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How about Gulsabiwu`s division?
Looks like they`ll be discussing their strategy all night, too.
-We can`t let them beat us. Right, Huek Sudol? -Of course we can`t.
I love Gulsabiwu, but this is a contest.
I heard they`re taking only 15 days worth of food supply.
What? Biwu is taking only 15 days worth of food?
Yes, General.
That means they`re going to subjugate Liaodong Fort in 15 days.
-That`s pushing it, -It sure is.
There is no way they can capture the impenetrable fort in such a short time.
Then we`re taling only 10 days worth of food!
What?
Sudol, don`t you think you`re being unreasonable? ~Gaepilsamun~
It`ll take us three days to just get to Baek Fort.
By the time we set up camp and send out reconnaissance, how many days will we have left?
By my calculations, that would give us two or three days at the most. ~Tungso~
-It`s imposable to subjugate the fort in that time. -Quit the griping and do what you`re told!
If we can`t capture the fort in ten days, we don`t deserve to eat. ~Heuk Sudol~
-We`ll starve to death together. -I know how you feel,
but I`d rather die fighting on the battlefield than die of starvation.
If you don`t want to starve to death, conqure Baek Fort before we run our of food!
Good grief!
He may be my older brother, but I`m not going to let Gulsabiwu beat me.
you just watch. I will not be beaten!
What? Heuk Sudol is doing what? Fine, he`s on!
I heard the Sui army of one million could not conqure Liaodong Fort.
That was the Sui Chinese.
We`re Dae Joyoung`s army fighting under the raven flag.
We can`t win with confidence alone. ~Geumlan~
Are you afraid?
I`m just giving you a word of caution.
You`re not here to give me word of caution.
I am here to help you lead this mission to success.
Then be quiet and obey my orders! ~Gulsabiwu~
Your nagging doesn`t help anyone.
Pardon me?
I said stop yapping like a bitch!
General....!
Count me out of this mission.
-I wish you luck. -Geumlan.
I see that you`re impatient as well.
There`s no way you can deal with boorish enemy leaders with that attitude.
General, what`s this about?
What do you mean?
I know you have the highest regards for Geumlan.
-Why are you treating her this way? -An angry raven can kill an eagle.
I`m inciting rage within her....
......because she will be the key to this conquest.
Please take me out of this mission.
Where`s this coming from?
I can`t work with General Gulsabiwu.
I`d like to stay and assist you, master.
My master has declared his orders.
-But you are the only master that this humble girl.... -"Girl"?
Are you a woman?
You are my comrade in arms and a valuable subordinate. ~Mimosa~
Are you asking me to treat you with favoritism because you`re a woman?
No, master.
I am not a woman. I am a warrior.
If you were disrespectful to General Gulsabiwu, go and apologize.
And remember that he is you master the moment you leave for this mission.
Is that understood?
...Yes, sir.
The battlefield is the field of death if you let your guard down for a moment.
The enemy is within you.
It`s when you doubt yourself that the enemy wins. Never think of yourself as being inferior.
Gulsabiwu, Geumlan, Mapa and your faithful warriors have completed preparations for the conquest of Liaodong fort.
Heuk Sudol, Gaepilsamun, and Tungso are prepared to bring down Baekam Fort as well.
Give us your final command, General.
It`s time ,sir.
I had a dream last night.
Liaododng and Baekam Fort were already at war.
They were patriots who laid down thier lives for the country decades ago.
defending Liaodong against the massive Tang army.
Shouts of victory must be ours in Liaodong. Ride free across the fields of Liaodong!
Cover the skies with our proud flags and shale the earth with our horses!
Sleeping spirits of our ancestors will come alive and dance!
They will embrace each other and cry tears of joy!
March out!
Comfort their souls with the blood of the enemy!
We will cary out you command without fail, general!!!
Loyalty!!!
There`s a report from Liaodong.
It looks like Dae Joyoung is making his move again.
He had a longer rest than expected after subjugating Shin Fort.
But it looks like he`s going to divide his troops and attack several forts simultaneously. ~Sun Wanrong~
Divide his army of thirty thousand into even smaller groups?
Yes.
It`s rather reckless plan, don`t you agree?
Yes, but it`s a bold move. ~Shin Hong~
But if it works, the entire region of Liaodong will fall instantaneously.
But there is no way he can conquer the impenetrable forts if Liaodong with such a small army.
By the way,
We`re ready to put our plans into action as well.
Did you acquire military assistance?
The elder tribesman have assembled one thousand soldiers for us.
Let us not wait. Decide on a date.
I will leave that to you. Advise me what I should do.
First you must declare the annual training of the palace guards.
-Training? -Yes, General.
It`s an event held every year so no one will suspect anything.
And when the palace guards are away from the palace...
We will deploy the troops that are standing by and get the job done.
But there`s something you must remember.
in order to leave no room for error, you must kill the King yourself.
Your subordinates can capture the palace, but you must see the king take his last breath for confirmation.
Do you understand?
Very well.
I will take the King`s life myself.
Training?
-The place guards have been called for training? -Yes, Your Grace.
It`s General Sun Wanrong`s order.
But it`s an event that`s normally held every year.
But we are in a state of war with our troops on an extensive conquest. ~Chulin:King`s Daughter~
Uncle Sun I know would never order this training in a middle of a war.
Perhaps General Li Kaigu should be alerted about this,
No, he`s in a more tense situation than we are. I must handle this alone.
But there is no one here to help you except a couple dozen men.
-Don`t get up, father. -No.
My soldiers are marching east and west on a quest to secure khitan`s future.
I cannot be resting in bed all day.
Did you wish to see me about anything in particular?
How do you feel about staying outside the palace for a while, father?
There is a peaceful place not too far away. It may help with your recovery to get away for a while.
What`s wrong?
your face is filled with worry. don`t hide anything from your father. ~Li Jinzhong:King of Khitan~
-The Royal Guards have been called up for military training. -Training?
But we are at war. Whose idea was this?
Uncle Sun.
-Sun Wanrong? -Yes, Father.
Security in the palace may not be adequate, so taking a trip might be....
-Your Majesty, General Sun Wanrong seeks your audience. -Send him in.
Your Majesty, I bid you greetings.
This is not the time to put the Royal Guards through training!
call it off immediately!
The city is in fear as it is with our entire army out on military expeditions.
What possessed you to call up the Royal Guards for training at a time like this?
That`s percisely why the Royal Guards must be kept in shape, Your Majesty.
But uncle Sun.
This is the Royal Palace where His Majesty resides.
I stayed behind to protect you, Your Majesty.
Trust me and allow me to do my job.
I must take a trip outside the palace tonight. You guys can wait here.
General Sun has won over the neighboring tribes.
You`ll get hurt going to them for help.
I`m not going to the neighboringing tribes.
You have a visitor.
A visitor? Who at this hour?
Chulin...
I mean Princess Chulin.
See her in.
Yes....
Welcome.
-What brings you here at this late hour? -i know this is inappropriate,
-but it`s an urgen matter that couldn`t wait. -That`s quite all right.
-Would you bring us some tea? -Yes, Your Grace.
I heard you were forming an army. How many soldiers do you have?
I was told we have about five hundred men.
Let me take them briefly.
It`s an urgent matter.
I will return the favor, so please let me have use of them.
Military matters require permission from my father in law General Dae jungsang.
Would you tell me why you need the soldiers?
I cannot help you whitout knowing what this is about.
you must tell me what`s going on.
A conspiracy?
What kind of conspiracy?
I don`t knw the details, but it concerns General Sun Wanrong.
Sun Wanrong?
A conspiracy in the Royal Palace could only be about the throne.
But the whole country knows about ~bang Gae~ ~Jang Sanhae~
Sun Wanrong`s utter devotion to the King.
Greed for power often blind us. ~Dae jungsang: Dae Joyoung`s Father~
It appears Sun Wanrong is not an exception.
If this plot is real, we cannot be idle spectators. ~Sukyoung:Dae joyoung`s Wife~
That`s right.
If Sun Wanrong rises to the throne, he will suppresss the Goguryeoans.
How are the soldiers doing in their training?
They`re ready for the field.
But there could be disastrous consequences if we put our soldiers to wrong use.
We formed this army to protect the Goguryeoan refugees. They will be doing just that by stopping high treason in Khitan.
I couldn`t agree more, Father.
We cannot allow the sovereign ruler of Khitan to be replaced.
send a messenger to Chulin.
Let her know that I will personally take our troops to the palace any time upon her request.
Personally?
Li jinzhong is not well.
Chulin will not be able to protect the palace by herself. Dolbal, Mu Yeon, start the preparations.
Yes, General.
A power struggle in Khitan....
Yingzhou is no longer safe for our people...
We must quickly capture Liaodong and establish a home to move the refugees
~Chang`an, Tang~
Why the deep sigh, General?
Just take a look at this pathetic picture. How can I not sigh?
Let`s just say for the sake of argument that Zhao Renshi has LI Kaigu covered. ~Xue Rengui~
What about Dae Joyoung?
We`re in no position to send another army to Liaodong!
General!
General, Her Majesty has ordered an assembly of the entire staff.
An assembly? What for?
Right.....
-I`m told that the istigator of the treason plot has been revealed. -Instigator of high treason?
Who is it?
I`m afraid I don`t know.
Someone must`ve finally showed up in her dreams last night.
You must go now.
Anyone who doesn`t attend or attend late will be accused of treason.
Li Kaigu is marching towards us and Dae Joyoung is sweeping up Liaodong.
What is to become of this country?
At last the mastermind of the treasons plot has been revealed!
Your Majesty,
how were you able to identify this culprit?
I....I am just curious to know.
I have finally been able to see the m with my own eyes. ~Emperor Shegshen~
In your dream?
Yes.
-Is there something wrong with that? -Of course not.
Your dreams are divine premonitions.
-Yang Xiaowei, announce the criminal of high treason. -Yes, Your Majesty.
The instigator that masterminded the plot to overthrow the Emperor is General Zhao Renshi.
Come again?
Li Duozuo and Ma Renjie are also involved in the plot.
What are you talking about?
-They`re at the front fighting to defend the country from Li Kaigu! -Silence!
Anyone who attempts to defend them will be treated as an accomplice.
What!
Your Majesty, General Zhao is a faithful warrior.
That`s right, Your Majesty. You musn`t doubt them.
Your Majesty, design to see the truth.
Design to see, Your Majesty!!
If it`s not Zhoa Renshi, who is it?
If my dream was incorrect. I must dream another dream tonight.
And I will have to find another culprit among you. Is that what you want?
Your Majesty, we must dispatch a marshal and arrest Zhao Renshi Li Duozuo and Ma Renjie at once.
Yes, do it.
Don`t doubt my dreams.
I will regard it as insubordination and impose strictest punishment regardless of rank or status.
I`ll make this short.
Clear General Zhao Renshi of his accused crimes.
You`re going to have to take that up with Her Majesty directly. ~yang Xiawei~
Lord Yang! ~Li Wen~
You think I don`t know that you made this whole thing up?
You should watch your words, General Li Wen.
Zhao Renshi, Li Duozuo and Ma Renji are blocking Li Kaigu right now.
If they lose this fight, territory northwest of the Great Wall. will fall into the hands of the Khitans.
So you`ll have to stop them from being called back.
I serve the Emperor and the Emperor only.
And she wants the instigators of the treasonous plot captured.
My man!
You should stop looking so far ahead and watch were you put your feet.
Or you could end up being in Her Majesty`s next dream.
Is that a threat?
I can have you arrogant head chopped off without liffting a finger! You hear me?
-Why don`t you give it a try? -What?
Let`s see if my head comes off first or your heart stops first.
I ought to kill you right now!
-General, please calm down. -Let go of me!
I will not be direspected by this bastard!
Get out of here, Lord Yang. Go!
-You can`t let your emotions get the best of you. -That`s right, general.
Did you see his eyes? That man is a dangerous snake.
What do we do about Zhao Renshi?
We can`t let him be brought back from the front.
I`ve already sent one of my men to let him in on the situation. General Zhao will take care of himself, so don`t worry.
We must find a way to bring Her Majesty back to her usual lucid self again.
Otherwise this country will self destruct before Li Kaigu or Dae Joyoung gets to us!
~Tang Camp:Huangzhang Gorge~
General, we`ve been here for days. Why are you hesitant to fight?
The warriors are growing more and more impatint.
We need to know why so we can explain to them. ~Ma Renjie~
-Take a look at this. -What is it?
We`ve been accused of high treason. ~Zhao Renshi~
What do you mean? How could we commit high treason?
There`s no mistake. It says right here on this correspondence.
Enemy is in front of us and accusation of high treason is behind us. We`re trapped!
But how is this possible?
We die if we lose the battle, but even if we win, we have nowhere to to.
We must delay this battle until we can figure a way out of this,
General!
-We`re back, general. -The Tang army?
Still no sign of movement, general.
Why don`t we strike first?
We`ve been moving foward without rest. ~Li Kaigu~
There`s no reason for us to break the still and make the first move.
It`s curious.
General Zhao Renshi is notorious for being reckless. Why is he being so cautious?
They could be up to some kind of a trick.
A trick?
Take a look.
Huangzhang Gorge is over ten miles long and wide enough for hundreds of horses to ride through is at once.
What kind of trick could they possibly pull?
Frontal offensive is the possible option here. It will be a collision of brute force.
And to be prepared, the soldiers and horses need rest.
Yes, general!
-Are there any unsual reports from Yingzhou? -We`re keeping our eyes on the situation,
so you don`t need to fear.
How about Liaodong? Any news about Geom?
I was told he is doing well upholding the honor of Khitan.
I should have brought him with me.
I should never have sent him to serve under Dae Joyoung.
~Shin Fort,Dae Joyoung`s Base~
Like this....
-Father! -We`re back, general.
Welcome back. you`ve done fine work.
What did you learn about Ansi Fort?
This is the report of all our findings.
-So, how did it feel seeing Ansi Fort first hand? -Indeed the rumors were true.
Grandeur of the impenetrable fort was magnificent.
I felt a rush of excitement and pride the entire time I was there.
Recapturing Ansi Fort will be our biggest challenge yet.
We will use this report to devise a strategy to recapture the fort.
Yes.
Gulsabiwu and Heuk Sudol shoul each be busy preparing their battles against Liaodong and Baekma Fort by now.
Our strategy against Ansi Fort will change depending on their success and failure.
We must hurry if we`re going to reach the south gate of Liaodong Fort before dark.
Let`s go!
Hey, hey, wake up.
We`re in a meeting, a meeting! Are you here to sleep?
We have a strategy to work out, a strategy!
I`ve never used my brain so much in my life.
Don`t be so pushy. We`re trying out best.
We`re running out of food. Let`s figure out what we`re going to do.
Whose idea was it to pack only ten days worth of food?
Come on, come on, pay attention.
This is the east gate of Baekam Fort, and we are here.
That`s the east gate?
I thought you said this was the east gate.
Yeah.
-Did you turn the map around while we were sleeping. -Was this the east gate?
-General, it`s Mimosa. -Come in.
I was just reading Geom and Dan`s intelligence report about Ansi Fort.
You look pleased.
It`s Geom.
This is his work judging by the writing, and he is dead on not only about
the city`s size and military capcity, but the strength and weaknesses of the fort as well.
General, we received a urgent message from General Dae Jungsang.
An urgent message? Is there something wrong in Yingzhou?
-It seems there is treasonous plot brewing in the palace. -A treasonous plot? By whom?
-Thank you for coming. -I heard the details.
-Is His Majesty aware of what is happening? -I have informed him,
-but he is not convinced that it is true. You don`t have any tangible proof either.
The Royal Guards will withdraw from the palace tomorrow at first light.
And all will be revealed then.
Where are the soldiers?
They`re hiding in the hills outside the east gate.
Take a look.
This is His Majesty`s chambers.
Place your men here immediately after the Royal Guards leave the palace.
You must refrain from drinking for your health, Your Majesty.
The physician said nothing about pouring drinks for other people.
We raised our voices over the successor issue the other day. Li Jinzhong:King of Khitan~
Are you still bitter with me?
Of course not, Your Majesty. ~Sun Wanrong:King`s brother in law~
No, that convesatoin still has you upset,
You`re my beloved departed wife`s younger brother.
I know you all too well. You grew up under my care.
But my brother, listen to me carefully.
The throne is not there to satisfy one man`s desire for fame and power.
It is a job that require tireless work to bring peace and prosperity to the people and strengthen thecountry.
I had asked you to choose me for the throne not to fulfill my selfish desires.
Then you must support me even strongly.
What is your desire?
Please tell me.
Who do you have in mind as your successor?
Ask the people.
You will do great things to assist the King, but you`re not fit to be King.
I will listen to my people and choose the person that they want to be the ruler of this state.
Tomorrow is the day. Are you prepared?
You will accomplish nothing if you let feelings get in the way.
You must do what you must do without slightest reservation. Only you can save this country. ~Shin Hong~
Your Majesty...
Please forgive me...
Sun Wanrong....
Will Sun Wanrong really betray me? No, he would never.
The world may turn against me.... but Sun Wanrong would never.
General!
General, the Royal Guards have been completely removed from the place.
It`s time, general!
This palace is now neutralized.
I will confront the King personally!
You will take the royal villa, and the rest will come with me.
Aye!
Drop your swords now!
If you resist, all of you will die!
Your Highness!!
-His Majesty is still in his chambers! -What do you mean?
-Was he not moved to safety? -I thought he was,
but he is still in his chambers!
Please take care of things here for me.
General!!
-You must get out of here! -What`s wrong?
Dae Jungsang`s army is here.
-Chulin has already suppressed the attack on the royal villa! -Chulin? How?
The soldiers are coming here now! You must go!
-Where could I possibly run to? -But you can`t stay here to be killed!
-General, the King can`t still be in his chambers. -I`m already a dead man.
I will die when I die, but I must see the King.
General!!
Why are you still here?
Why did you come in
when you had the chance to run a way?
I needed to see you before I died.
I, too, need to see your betrayal with my own two eyes.
Was you desire for the throne so great?
Did you covet the throne so desperately that you would betray the years of my trust,
and take my life to get it?
You cannot possibly know why I was compelled to do this.
Silence!
You`ve changed!
Your ambition has blinded you and turned you into an ugly monster!
You`ve been deceived all along, Your Majesty.
-Deceived? By whom about what? -Do you know who Geoms real father is?
What are you talking about? Geom`s real father?
Subs By:robster38