Subs By:robster38
Would you grant me my request?
Would you be the next Supreme Khan of Khitan?
Would you grant me this wish if I release your men?
Rule this state when I`m gone.
I worried about this country even at the threshold of death.
And I brought back one conclusion.
Status and origin is of no consequence.
To rule the people,
you must sincerely care for the people.
And I believe you are the man for the job, Dae Joyoung.
-Your Majesty! -What?
Would you grant my request?
Would you be the next Supreme Khan of Khitan?
-Are they still in a meeting? -Yes, Your Highness.
They must have a lot to discuss.
Give me your answer.
Would you do as I ask?
-I am not worhty of the throne of Khitan, Your Majesty. -I will be the judge of that.
With all due respect, you are mistaken.
-Mistake? -Yes.
If you truly care about Khitan, you must choose Princess Chulin instead.
Do you think light of the sovereign power of my state?
Who would dare think lightly of the soverign power of Khitan>
Then why would you flatly refuse my request?
The only way for me to return my debt of gratitude to you is by helping you make a wise decision with frank and honest counsel.
Like you said,
the sovereign power of Khitan belongs to the one that sincerely cares for Khitna people.
And to care for Khitans people, you need a Khitan leader.
Therefore, I am not right for the throne of Khitan.
I almost made the worst mistake of my life.
How foolish am I ?
If only for a moment,
I considered killing a friend who will be true to me.
I will never doubt you again.
And I will never forsake you.
Promise me that you will not forsake me as well.
A man`s word doesn`t require reaffirmation. I`ve already sworn my allegiance to you.
Thank you.
Your loyalty will never be doubted again. Thank you, General Dae Joyoung.
What are you saying?
His Majesty has chosen Dae Joyoung as his successor?
I heard it lound and clear.
His Majesty pleaded with Dae Joyoung to be the next Supreme Khan of Khitan.
No, you`re making a mistake. ~Sun Wanrong~
His Majesty would never surrender Khitan to a Goguryeoan!
It`s true. I swear to you on my life.
Did Dae Joyoung accept?
Prince Geom showed up and couldn`t hear the rest.
General, His Majesty has ordered the release of Dae Joyoung`s men.
Release them?
But they`re criminals of high treason that attempted an overthow!
You didn`t here him wrong. His Majesty has gone mad!
General! General!
-Joyoung...! -General!
-Open the cell. -Yes, Your Highness.
General Dae saved your lives.
I will accept any punishment you see to give.
We`ve defied your order.
We have no excuse to offer, so punish us by death.
Give us death, general!
Stop!
Where are you taking the prisoners?
They`re being released by the King`s command.
His Majesty may be ill,
but he will never order the release of these conspirers of high treason.
If you doubt my word, inquire the King yourself.
This way, general.
What is the meaning of this?
I will confirm with the King about this personally. Until then,
these prisoners will not set foot outside the palace. What are you waiting for?
Stop!
His Majesty declared he would personally punish anyone that treats General Dae and his men with hostility.
General, you are free to go.
You are the one that pushed my men into a corner and drove them to take up arms.
I will not forget this.
And if you ever try to hurt us again with these treacherous schemes, there will be no mercy.
Is this true?
General,
are you going to let Dae Joyoung walk out of here alive?
They tried to swallow this country whole. We can`t let them get away with this!
That`s the least of our problems right now.
His Majesty has chosen Dae Joyoung as his successor!
Is this true?
Princess Chulin, Your Majesty.
Enter.
-Did Dae Joyoung leave the palace? -Yes, Father.
But the retainers will fiercely oppose.
Nothing will break my resolve. ~Li Jinzhong~
Your resolve?
We must embrace Dae Joyoung to protect the future of Khitan.
But Dae Joyoung is a Goguryeoan warrior fighting for his own people. ~Chulin~
How can you trust him so completely?
I tested him tonight by offering him the throne of Khitan when I`m dead.
But he flat out refused and advise me to bequeth the throne to you.
How could I doubt such a man? Take a look around us.
Khitan is surrounded by enemies.
Who`s going to help us when we are up against Tang?
The Turks to the west of us are barbarians who care only about their own interest
Dae Joyoung is our only capable and dependable ally.
Now do you understand, Chulin?
Welcome back.
What are you doing here? You should be in Mt.Dongmo.
Sister-in-law!
Father....!
You must`ve been through so much!
Why are you here from Mt.Dongmo?
It`s a long story. We`ll talk later.
Auhong!
Dearest!
Tang spies in Mt. Dongmo?
Yes.
Mother had storage huts built and filled them with grains.
So the spies thought we had an army of a hunfref thousand in Mt. Dongmo and fled.
We can fool them once, but they won`t be fooled again.
With you wisdom, you`ve achieved what an army of thousands couldn`t.
I`m embarrassed, it`s nothing compared to the warriors that risk their live here everday. ~Sukyoung:dae Joyoung`s wife~
No, I`m very proud of you.
But father,
now that the Tang Chinese know where we are in Mt.Dongmo they will eventually attack. ~Dan:Dae Joyoung`s son~
I`m sure those spies were sent there from Andong Protectorate in Shin Fort.
Until the Tang army in Liadong is driven out completely, our settlement in Mt.Dongmo won`t be safe.
You`re right.
Taking the refugees in Yingzhou is important, but eliminating the element of danger in Liadong
may be a priority.
Your Majesty,
Dae Joyoung is a criminal of high treaon who aimed his sword on the heart of Khitan!
Dae Joyoung must not be spared!!!
Your Majesty, Deign to see!
Your Majesty, please listen to your subjects.
I`ve ordered them to leave.
They are elder tribal leaders that control the sentiment of your people.
You can`t trade public favor for Dae Joyoung.
They are not the ones who will protect this country!
Then do you think Dae Joyoung will? ~Li Kaigu~
Do you truly believe Dae Joyoung will protect this country for us?
The fate of this country rest not on Dae Joyoung but on my judgment!
And I believe Dae Joyoung is Khitan`s most dependable ally.
But Your Majesty, Dae Joyoung tried to rise up against you. ~Shin Hong~
Do you think I don`t know that you`re the ones who drove his men to rebel with your contemptible scheme?
Those who plot against Dae Joyoung are inferior men with who fear they might lose their own privileges!
I will not forgive anyone who bring this up again, so be warned!
What`s the current situation in the palace of Khitan?
Tribal leaders are still submitting one petition after anothe against us.
The King may be on our side, but this is Yingzhou.
We can`t last here for long like this. ~Mimosa~
Our army of 30,000 camped outside the city is not doing well either.
We have to wait for the fall harvest but we may not last more than a few days at this state.
-Dan! -Yes, father.
Is this a map of Liadong?
Yes.
These are the mountains and rivers of Liadong where the glory of Goguryeo is buried untouched.
Why Liaodong all of a sudden?
We will embark on a conquest of Liaodong to reclaim the lost glory of Goguryeo.
We can take the refugees back, but Mt.Dongmo will not be safe until Liaodong is in our hands.
I agree, Joyoung!
But you`re going to take the troops right now on a military campaing?
The Tang army is scattered throughout Liaodong, is not like it used to be.
But it`s impossible to reclaim the vast land of Liaodong all at once.
Yes, you`re right.
That`s why we`re going to start now and reclaim the region fort by fort.
I`m with you all the way on this.
Khitan will thank us for eliminating the Tang forces in Liaodong,
and now is the right time to establish a settlement in Liaodong.
If Mimosa is for it, so am I.
A warrior place is on the battlefield.
-Right, Tungso? -Of course it is!
I`m itching to get out there again!
Mimosa, start working on a detailed strategy.
Yes, general.
Officers, reorganise the main army outside the city and focus on elevating their morale and discipline.
But the Khitans will become suspicious if we begin to reorganizing our army.
I will speak to the King in advance. So don`t worry about that and concentrate on you task.
Yes, general!
His Majesty is adamant.
Is he bent on handing over this country whole to Dae Joyoung?
I don`t know his logic, but he thinks we can`t protect this country without Dae Joyoung.
Who can say with certainty that he isn`t going to give the throne to Dae Joyoung?
Are you watching Dae Joyoung`s army closly?
Yes, general. They`ve become a disorderly mob being idle for months.
What did you say? It`s an army of thirty thousand!
And they`re elite soldiers that defeated the Tang Chinese. They must be watched at all times!
Yes, general.
Lead the elder tribesmen and keep the petitions coming.
Your work will be crucial here.
Yes.
I will keep the royal retainers working.
General!
General, Dae Joyoung just entered the palace.
Perhaps i shouldn`t have come when you`re still recovering.
No, seeing you always brings me pleasure.
What brings you today?
There is a matter I`d like to discuss.
With me?
Your Majesty, General Sun Wanrong and Li Kaigu.
Li Kaigu, Your Majesty.
May we have company?
It`s all the better since I won`t have to speak to them separately.
-See them in. -Yes, Your Majesty.
Join us.
General Dae has come to discuss an important matter.
Tell us.
What did you wish to discuss?
There`re is a large Chinese military presence in Liaodong.
They have been doemant, but they are nontheless a constant threat to Yingzhou.
If you would allow, I will take my army and subjugate Liaodong.
Would you grant me permission?
The east has always concerned me.
I`d be grateful, if you drove out the Tang army from Liaodong.
You`re almost ready to take the refugees from here. What made you suddenly decide
to launch a military campaign for us?
Yes, I`m puzzled as well.
You care more about your soldiers than any other leader. Why would you volunteer to go to war?
Could you tell us why?
Tang spies have infiltrated our settlement in Mt.Dongmo.
We can take our refugees, but our settlement won`t be safe as long as Tang forces are in Liaodong.
And we happen to have our army assembled right here, so what better time than now to drive them out?
Yes, of course.
I completely understand your position.
We would be rid of potential threat to the east, and Goguryeoans would acquire safety.
It`s mutually beneficial endeavor.
Yes.
We have absolutely no reason to stop them. What would you like us to do?
Provide us with provisions and supplies.
We will indeed!
That`s the least we can do for what you`re doing for us!
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Now that we`ve secure our supplies we`ve completed the process to launch a military campaign.
When do we move out?
Preparation determines the outcome of war, but we don`t even have clear stratehy or information
-to carry out the expedition. -General,
we have our spies that we planted in Liaodong long ago.
Geumlan and I will leave for Liaodong tonight to gather information.
That could be dangerous. What if something happens to you?
I will be ther to protect him, there is no need to worried. ~Geumlan~
Needlesly worried?
If anything should happen to the tacticioan, we are lost goats! ~Gaepilsamun~
Right, tungso?
Why do you have to compare us to goats? You`re the Wolf of Madu, for heaven sakes!
-What? Did you talk back to me? -Huh? Oh, yeah, yeah.....
He has a valid concern. Gaepilsamun and Tungso may eascort him.
Yes, sir.
How long will your trip take?
I won`t be gone longer than two weeks.
Get the weapons and horses back in shape while we`re gone.
Don`t worry about here and have a safe trip.
I defied your order in a moment of misjudgement, but you save me from being killed.
I will render meritorious service in this military campaign and make up for my errors.
It upset me still when I think about how we disapointed you.
Remember.
We`re laying the first cornerstone of the new world with this campaign.
Appeoach with sense of honor and duty!
Yes, sir!
~Chang`an, Tang~
What are you talking about?
I said I am sending a punitive expedition to the Turkic territory!
But Your Majesty, General Xue Rengui is there. He may be killed
if you send a punitive expedition.
General Xue Rengui has disobeyed my direct order. If he returns alive, he will be punished! ~Emperor Shenshen~
General Xue is putting a stop to the Turkic attacks on the Silk Road with his diplomatic skills. ~Li Wen~
He is to be praised not punished, Your Majesty.
I don`t want to stop their attacks. I want the Turks extinguished!
Your Majesty....
General Zhao Renshi, you will assemble a massive punitive expedition immediately.
I want it big enough that the mere mention of this expidition makes not only the Turks but all of the barbarians tremble!
Is that understood?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will spare no effored to destroy not only the Turks and the Khitans but Dae Joyoung as well.
So all of you will assist General Zhao Renshi accordingly. Is that clear?
Yes, Your Majesty.
~Northwest Front, Turkic Camp~
Did we receive adequete tribute payments from Sogdia this time?
Yes, father.
They met our request exactly.
Distribute the grains and livestock they sent fairly among the soldiers. ~Muchuo~
Yes, Khan.
This dinner was prepared in your honor, so enjoy.
I`m grateful for your hospitality. ~Xue Rengui~
-Make yourselves at home. -Thank you, Khan.
Hongpei,
one must braoden one`s horizons in order to survive in this day and age.
Just look at the Turks.
They`ve enriched their lives by subjugating the Sogdians.
Khan, don`t you think it`s time to give me your answer?
About joining forces with Tang and attacking the Khitnas.
It`s too soon.
Too soon?
You must send your troops to Yingzhou without delay, or the Emperor of Tang will deploy a punitive expedition.
Get this straight!
I, Muchuo,
will not be intimidated by Tang into attacking Yingzhou.
I have yet to determine, whether attacking Yingzhou will help us or hurt us.
So you will have to be patient.
Khan, excessive caution could lead to lost opportunity.
General!!
Muchuo has become even more arrogant after subjugating the Sogdians!
That`s right, sir.
I don`t think he`s going to attack Yingzhou for us.
Oh dear....
General! I think we should call it quits and return to Tang.
That`s out of the question!
I risked my life coming here and I will not give up like this.
I will get the Turks to attack Yingzhou if it`s the last thing I do.
What happened to Dae Joyoung and the Khitans anyway? They should be at each other throats by now.
Why is there no report of war?
Answer my question!
How am I supposed to know what`s going on two thousand miles away? ~Hongpei~
Why you.... Hongpei!
There`re Sogdian merchants here.
And merchants are the fastest source of news around the world.
Talk to them,
and you`ll be able to find out what`s going on in Yingzhou.
You`re brilliant, general!
I would`ve never thought of that.
Liaodong is just over that mountain.
-We`re almost there. -Yes, sir!
Let`s go!
To us!
Mere thought of going back to Liaodong fills me with delight. ~Dae Jungsang~
Father, You haven`t stopped smiling.
Can you blame me? It`s a long awaited return home!
Too many years have passed.
Yes, but we`re going back. Isn`t this fortunate?
Who are these men?
They volunteered their service for our military campaign.
Take us in, general.
-We want to fight with you. -Accept us, sir!!
Let us fight with you!
I`m glad you are here. We welcome you all.
We welcome you all!
Wait aren`t you Khitans?
These men are not the only ones.
More Khitan young men and descendents of Goguryeoans will continue to enlist.
We are a Goguryeoan army.
You are our hero that saved Khitan.
-And this campaign is for Khitan as well. -Accept us, general.
Accept us! Accept us, general!
-Let`s take them in. -Yes, Joyoung!
Thank you. Thank you all!
Doesn`t matter where we come from?
Let us work together to creat a state that we can all thrive in!
Hail to General Dae Joyoung! Long live Khitan!
General!
-We`re back. -How did they look?
From formation drills to sparring, it was like a real war.
They`re training like they have everything riding on this campaign.
That`s not the only problem.
What other problem is there?
Young men of Yingzhou are voluntarily enlisting in Dae joyoung`s army.
Voluntary enlistment?
You mean second generation Goguryeoan refugees are rallying under the three raven flag? ~Sun Wanrong~
Well, even Khitan young men are going under Dae Joyoung.
Whatever do you mean? Why would khitans do this?
The people believe this campaign is for Khitan.
They are eagerly rallying under Dae Joyoung because they see him as a national hero.
We can`t let this continue. With the King`s support and public favor, ~Shin Hong~
it`s a matter of time before Dae Joyoung swallows this country whole.
What do we do?
-We must first stop this expedition. -But how?
I don`t know how, but if we let Dae Joyoung go on this expedition,
I assure you there will be devastating consequences.
I said stop.
I told you to forget about the past that concerns Geom.
You`re doing me great deservice with these tears.
Yes, Your Highness.
I got a little emotinal for a moment. Forgive me.
It`s my humble opinion that young Geom bears quite a resemblance to Dae Joyoung.
And with his unusual attachment to Dae Joyoung, it`s hard to dismiss as coincidence.
What are you trying to say?
General, you and I can`t keep secrets from each other.
And?
Forgive me for bringing this up, but you and Joyoung were once rival lovers.
Silence!
There`s got to be a hidden secret that concerns Geom`s birth....
Perhaps there lies the key to this national dilemma....
Wait,
-did His Majesty take his potion? -Yes, sire.
-Come, I must have a word with you. -A word with me, sire?
Why?
-Do you have a problem talking to me? -No, but...
-Would you like a cup of tea? -No thank you.
I know how hard it is for you.
About Prince Geom.
What do you mean?
General Li Kaigu and I are very close.
I`m the one he shares his innermost troubles with.
But of course Princess Chulin is the one who suffers most here.
I will comfort the general, so don`t be remiss in taking care of the princess.
I get tears in my eyes every time I think about them.
Of course you do.
A son that doesn`t know that the man standing before him is his real father and a mother who must hide the truth.
I feel sorry for them both.
That`s why I was thinking about exposing this...
let the truth out about Geom`s real father.
No, we musn`t.
If it gets out that General Dae Joyoung is Geom`s real father, there will be utter chaos in the palace.
Don`t tell anyone, sire.
All hell will break lose if you do.
Yes, of course....
You and I must take this to the grave.
So don`t tell anyone about this conversation either.
I won`t, sire.
You may go now.
Yes.
How could this be true?
Dae Joyoung is Geom`s real father!
Dae Joyoung`s blood flows in Geom`s veins...!
Your Highness, you must go to the rear garden at once!
What`s wrong?
-General Li Kaigu is about to have a sword match with Geom. -A sword match?
Father and son aiming their sword at each other?
Are you ready?
How could I strike my own father albeit with a wooden sword?
I want to test my son`s skills.
Don`t think of me as your father for this match.
I will think of you as an enemy.
What are you waiting for? Attack!
All right.
Then I won`t think of you as my father either.
Subs By:robster38