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~ Episode 59 ~
"The Tang envoys will advocate for the impossibility of a female on the throne..."
"to the court, we will make our return home, and as the Tang requested,"
"thirty thousand troops will be sent in support of our Goguryeo campaign."
Tang Chief Envoy Su Jiyan.
Shilla Sangdaedeung...
Sangdaedeung...
Bidam.
Bidam?!
Then, was all that insolence displayed by the envoys...
part of this subterfuge of yours?
Yes.
We did not merely want you to join forces with us...
But take this opportunity and...
oust Her Majesty from power.
Yes.
Was not your intent that of becoming King?
We crossed a bridge of no return already,
Lord Bidam.
Bidam...
Bidam did...
It is treason!
Bidam is trying to use the Tang emperor's words to gain the throne.
Chunchu!
If that is not the case,
how else would you explain what is written here?
He might have pledged to relinquish all powers before you,
but he is trying to harm you behind your back.
We shall never forgive this.
Bidam must be punished for his misdeeds.
Do not get ahead of yourself.
Your Majesty!
Lord Chunchu!
Lord Chunchu.
So... You force me into a corner,
and commit treason?!
You were the first to betray our trust.
- Say what? - Lord Sueulbu and I...
were equally responsible for Her Majesty's enthronement.
We supported her every policy knowing you would help us,
but take a look!
What has become of us now?
Don't you see how we were stabbed in the back, deprived of our private troops,
and rendered innocuous by Her Majesty?
But, at this juncture, you pledged what was akin to abandoning us.
And without a single word to us!
This is nothing more than betrayal!
I...
have never mentioned to you that my goal was gaining the throne.
That is not something you can decide upon by yourself.
What?
Under Her Majesty's orders, the delegation has already been confined.
With that in mind, it is only a matter of time...
before your secret covenant with the Tang envoys is revealed.
What?
Should Her Majesty learn the content of such covenant,
what do you suppose would happen?
With clear evidence in her hands, would she spare a traitor?
I am here to meet the delegation.
Her Majesty ordered not to allow anyone in.
Do you realize whom you're dealing with?
I am this nation's highest-ranked courtier!
I can no longer allow this situation to go on,
so free the way.
You will pardon me, but I cannot do so.
Lord Chunchu!
Why did you react so rashly?
When she learns the reason behind this,
she will judge the situation with wisdom.
Chief.
What is the matter?
The Sangdaedeung is at Jowon Palace, seeking audience with the envoys.
- Lord Bidam?! - Yes.
Allow him to meet them.
Lord Chunchu.
How could you, without reporting to Her Majesty?
I am merely helping her "judge with wisdom."
Your Excellency, we escorted them.
Sangdaedeung.
How could you treat us with such insolence?
That Ouseon, give it to me.
Ouseon?!
*Yeburyeong: Commissioner of the Board of Rites (Misaeng)
The secret covenant you exchanged with the Commissioner*.
That fan.
What is this? Are you trying to cover your tracks?
Let me make this clear.
The covenant you and His Excellency made has nothing to do with me.
So, before it's too late,
hand me that fan.
What are you prattling about?
Did I not send you that fan already?
Are you telling me you have not seen it yet?
Have you all gathered?
Lord Bidam is meeting with the Tang envoy.
Considering the situation, even Lord Bidam will have no other choice.
The more serious this gets, the worse he will end up,
so I trust he shall deal with it himself.
It is truly a relief.
I was worried he could seek audience with Her Majesty.
It is natural one would first be concerned about his own safety,
once forced into a corner.
Bidam should realize that before it's too late...
The fact that he has no other choice, that is.
Speak at once.
Who did you bring that fan to?
I don't know.
The Tang envoy said he gave it to you.
Who did you convey it to?
Speak!
Should I slit your throat instead?
Her... Her Majesty!
What?
To Her Majesty...
I brought it to Her Majesty.
I... slaughtered them all.
What?
I poisoned the food, and killed them all.
You are responsible for their deaths?
All of them?
They're scoundrels who beat me and tried to steal what is mine.
So I just killed them all!
No matter what, we still need Lord Bidam.
Of course we do.
What we need is to push him to act.
Yes. After all, is he not Lady Mishil and King Jinji's son?
Not to mention that he's our Sangdaedeung, when there is no direct descendant of Her Majesty.
And he was entrusted the inspectorate for a long time.
Also, under Her Highness's orders,
he took responsibility for all her followers.
He sure did!
Need to mention it?
Were it not for Mother's orders,
we would have never needed to let him lead us!
Indeed.
He should be aware of that himself by now.
That it is not Her Majesty he should lean onto, but us.
- Indeed. - Wise words.
Lord Yeomjong!
What is the matter?
His Excellency...
Announce me.
Ingang Palace?!
Did Lord Bidam really go...
Yes, Lord Bidam just entered Ingang Palace.
It can't be...
It can't be to confess all this to Her Majesty?!
Does that make any sense?
He would risk his life himself.
Bidam is not in any condition to understand that now.
He might very well do so.
Then, what are we going to do about this?
She will order his arrest immediately.
Lord Bojong.
Immediately summon your troops...
Yes, I will.
Bidam met with the Tang envoys?
Yes.
Defying your order in the process.
This is like acknowledging his accusations as the truth.
The Sangdaedeung seeks audience.
Your Majesty. I will go face him.
No...
Don't.
Let Bidam enter.
Your Majesty!
Bring him in.
We all gathered. How shall we proceed?
Prepare the horses,
and stand by near Jipyeong Gate, Gwijeong Gate and Seonyu Gate.
- Is that clear? - Yes!
This is what the Chief Envoy wished for you to have.
Seems like he attempted to bribe you in any way possible...
Your Majesty.
All the troops are on standby.
Are there no developments?
Nothing yet.
Aigoo... Bidam! Because of that fool...
Bidam.
You cannot.
You can't.
It is a secret covenant.
A secret pledge sent in my name.
They found out that I would relinquish all my authority...
once you pass away.
Lords Misaeng, Hajong, Jujin and Sueulbu...
They all found out.
Looks like they wrote it because they felt in peril.
So... They were the ones who concocted this,
and it has nothing to do with you?!
Indeed.
That fan carried your name,
and that is what moved the delegation to so spuriously belittle Her Majesty.
But... It is only a subterfuge?!
You expect me to believe that?
I do.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
I do, and don't suspect him.
However, Your Majesty.
It is also true that this is what led to such treacherous...
I will deal with this.
As this all happened because of me,
I will suppress them, and put an end to all this.
Your humble servant shall do it,
so may you entrust this to me.
Did you meet with Her Majesty?
What brought you to Ingang Palace?
It can't be that, right?
You didn't do anything foolish, right?
How could that be the case?
Just in case...
Her Majesty misunderstood anything,
he must have clarified himself.
Isn't that right?
Right?!
Tell everyone to gather.
Her Majesty had the fan.
Then... Her Majesty knows it all?
No.
She does not. Yet.
For she could not decode the message,
she only thinks of it as a bribe the delegation sent me.
However...
Should anything like this happen again unbeknownst to me,
then... without even bothering Her Majesty...
I shall eliminate you all with my very hands!
Is that clear?
Still,
you were the one who secretly pledged to Her Majesty.
"Pledged"?!
Pledged, you say...
That I will relinquish all my powers after her demise?
Who, me?
Then...
So you think I would let a piece of paper devoured by flames...
dictate how I operate?
But you could be merely attempting to reassure us...
If you can't trust me,
then you can just stop supporting me.
Can't you just find someone else to bring your plans into fruition?
But if you can't...
Just trust me, and follow my lead.
From here on in, I shall not tolerate a single subterfuge behind my back,
or anyone questioning my decisions!
Was that clear?
Bidam will not be able to deal with it.
Bidam lost their confidence by making a secret covenant with Her Majesty.
We might believe what he promised us,
but his followers will no longer trust him.
That is why you must eliminate him and all his confidants.
Under my orders,
Bidam was entrusted the most exacting of tasks.
He acted as the villain for my sake,
and once again volunteered to do so.
And that disheartens me.
I certainly was not the one who wished to do so,
but as we're dealing with politics,
and as he loves me, his ruler,
his devotion for me is being used against him.
So how could you not show a shred of compassion for him?
Why can't you acknowledge that Bidam and I,
whether it was intended or not,
are becoming an impediment to the unification of the Three Kingdoms,
and to your own goals?!
I do.
However...
I feel no compassion whatsoever.
For Bidam... His mother...
was behind my grandfather's,
my father's...
and my mother's demise.
The confidants he is harboring...
are none other than the people who followed Mishil.
Chunchu...
Also, Bidam's fealty for Your Majesty is evident,
but the fact that he is my rival is the unquestionable truth.
So you finally deployed the troops?
Just in case.
You managed to entangle me,
so I will have to do the same to you.
What are you trying to say?
Have them pledge their unyielding fealty to me.
If it is a path we must walk on together,
all must join in.
I understand.
Santak.
Yes, Your Excellency.
At the hour of the dog (7~9pm),
discreetly gather ten officers from the inspectorate.
Discreetly, you mean?
Yes... Nobody must learn.
Yes, consider it done.
Your Majesty.
The Royal Physician seeks audience.
Your Majesty.
It is time for your visit.
Why are you so often coming to Ingang Palace as of late?
Ahh... Yes...
As Her Majesty finds it difficult to sleep, I come every day.
Is it merely that?
Yes... It is.
You will find each recipient on the letters I gave you.
You must relay them in utmost secrecy,
so act with prudence.
Yes, Your Excellency.
I gathered the troops as well.
Take those ten men, and follow each one of them.
You must verify where they relay those letters.
- Is that clear? - Yes. Consider it done.
Next.
What is your name?
Ildo.
How tall are you?
Six cheok (about 180cm).
~ Ildo - Six cheok tall ~
Are you sending us to the mines in Mount Geumjeong?
Indeed.
Next.
What is your name?
Ilson.
What?
A personally signed covenant?
Just because Lord Bidam himself would like to make things clear.
But can we really trust what Lord Bidam said?
Yes... He did seem to be on the same page as we are, but...
Should Lord Bidam have ulterior motives...
It would be dangerous.
If we can't help Lord Bidam to the throne,
wouldn't Lord Chunchu be the inevitable successor?
Should that happen, we would be as good as dead.
Yes...
Even when Her Majesty spared us after Chilsuk's uprising,
Lord Chunchu was the only one who strongly opposed it.
Right...
Clamoring vengeance for Princess Cheonmyeong,
he wanted our demise.
Yes... He did.
He sure did.
If Lord Chunchu gains the throne, we will be the first to die.
We will never survive through it!
Our situation is not that different, either.
If Lord Chunchu is enthroned, Lord Yushin, Lord Yongchun and Lord Seohyeon...
Wouldn't they seize control of the court?
Yes.
They would become the most resolute of subjects.
And Lord Chunchu will inherit the long- standing task of unifying the Three Kingdoms.
With wars never ceasing, royal authority will grow.
But, on the other hand...
The influence of nobles like us will only diminish.
Then, we would...
The issue is how we can push Bidam to act in our interests...
Now there is no other choice.
Yes... Indeed.
We will have to stake our lives for it.
Then, we will contact Board troops so that...
they can transfer back under our control in due time.
Yes. We have plans of our own.
How is the recruitment of mercenaries going?
You needn't worry about that.
We're proceeding in utmost secrecy.
Lord Yeomjong!
What is the matter?
Lord Bidam gathered ten inspectorate officers,
and discreetly sent this to ten provincial magistrates.
Is that so?
What is that?
Just... He's inviting them to the capital for a visit.
To the capital?
Yes.
All right, fine.
Convey them,
and find out when they are expected here.
Yes.
Bidam is not scheming something, is he?
Anyhow, should we not proceed as planned?
Go ahead with what you prepared as well, Lord Misaeng.
Yes, I will.
Your Excellency.
Of the ten officers you asked us to trail,
three immediately left to relay those messages,
while seven first entered Lord Yeomjong's abode.
So no less than seven worked for Yeomjong?!
Who were the three who didn't?
Hansu, Jeongtak, Gangso. These three.
Fine.
Only use these three from now on.
Yes, Your Excellency.
By the way.
What is it?
Seems like they were recruiting miners at his abode?!
Miners?!
They were asking them about their fighting skills, and such things.
Really?
It didn't feel like they were recruiting them to work.
Find out where they are transferring those men!
Uh?!
Yes. Consider it done.
All stop!
We will transfer men from Lords Jujin, Hojae and Sueulbu's private troops.
Mix the ranks, deploy them to the fronts I indicated,
and train them.
Yes, Your Excellency.
Your Excellency.
Was there any suspicious movement?
Lord Yeomjong's trading group is recruiting miners.
Yes. But their number is impressive.
They already recruited over a thousand men.
A thousand?!
Were they really recruited for mining work?
Yes. The mines in Mount Geumjeong, they said.
All right. Continue trailing them.
Yes.
So they're giving us ten nyang each, right?
Ten nyang for three months of mining?
It's a godsend!
What are you going to use that money for?
Who knows, maybe some farming?
Everyone be quiet!
All gather here.
Follow me, we will move to another location.
- Follow me this way. - Yes.
Who are you?
Inspectorate?!
They're inspectorate troops!
Let us go alert Godo Daedaegam.
Assassins?!
They didn't touch the miners, and only attacked Daepung and Yanggil.
So, held up by them, they lost the miners?
Yes.
They couldn't even see their faces?
They verified they came from the inspectorate, but...
Whether Lord Yeomjong or Lord Bidam sent them...
I did.
I thought Her Majesty entrusted all this to me?!
Still, we cannot idle away here.
Still...
I admit I have felt better.
As you well know, whenever I find myself overwhelmed by angst,
I seem not to be able to control myself.
So, leave this to me.
When the time is right, I shall request the Board's support.
Let us do so.
However, that "right time" better come fast.
I seem not to be blessed with patience.
Yes, Lord Chunchu.
Arm!
Shoot!
They indeed can reach 300 paces.
We still need to improve on the details,
so not all arrows successfully landed.
Still, this is a remarkable achievement.
Yes, Your Majesty.
If we manage to accurately shoot from such distances,
it would bring us great advantage in any armed conflict.
This is much more efficient than any crossbow as well.
Isn't Gaya's ordnance office remarkable?
Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty.
I shall support your experiments all the way.
So continue developing all weaponry.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I shall give my all.
Also, as we already pledged allegiance to the crown,
as far as the Gaya royal cellars go, even Lord Chunchu...
It is not the time to tell him, yet.
Chunchu is so impatient that he rushes for the finish right away,
but this unification will be a war of endurance.
You know what I mean, right?
Yes, I understand.
We shall devote all our energies to prepare for it.
I am glad you came to this decision.
I'm whelmed with gratitude, Your Majesty.
Our gratitude, Your Majesty.
For the time being, we will focus on weapon production.
You will have to make the most of the utensils you already have.
Yes, Your Majesty. I am well aware.
Are we not on war footing, after all?
Did you plant the beans?
Yes, Your Majesty.
They are significantly helping our reclamation.
That's a relief.
Then, we will severely increase the amount of fertile land.
Your Majesty, your grace is immeasurable.
Your grace is immeasurable.
Your Majesty, may you enjoy a long and prosperous life.
May you enjoy a long and prosperous life.
Your Majesty's repute is growing by the day.
I see.
We can feel the stability those people have been blessed with ourselves.
It is all thanks to your benevolence.
Lord Alcheon.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You are the only one aware of all my plans.
I trusted that those plans will not easily be leaked, because of you,
so should anything happen to me,
make a judgment, and convey those plans to my rightful successor.
Your Majesty...
How could you say that?
Should anything happen to you?!
It's nothing... just...
You never know what future might lie ahead.
Your Majesty...
Why are you so nervous?
Summon Lord Yushin and Lord Chunchu for me.
You must rest tonight.
I am fine.
May you summon them.
Your Excellency?
Did they contact you?
Yes, you can go.
What is this?
I organized a list of things we must do...
on our way to achieve the Three Kingdoms' unification.
We might be focused on Baekje at the moment,
but you cannot only consider what you're facing in the short term.
That is why I made sure the Board will focus its efforts...
on weapon development, intelligence, and nurturing espionage units.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I thought myself that we should approach every country...
with different training and intelligence gathering methods.
I shall send you a detailed report.
And you, Chunchu.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The political climate in the area is rapidly evolving.
You grew in the Middle Kingdom and acquired significant knowledge there,
so focus your efforts on diplomacy.
Yes, Your Majesty.
This unification is a war of endurance which might last ten, a hundred years.
It is not a matter of strategy or military power.
And that endurance only comes from one's people.
Is that clear?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Is that clear, Lord Yushin?
Yes, Your Majesty.
This is the place.
Is it not a real mine?
Yes... It does... seem so?!
Let us just enter.
Yes.
I can see lights!
And they were recruiting miners?!
Why are they doing military training here?
Did I create all this?
Chief Marshal, are you inside?
What brings you here?
Seems like it's the time.
Then...
I will have to use some of your troops tomorrow night.
- Accord me a thousand men. - A thousand?!
Did you receive Her Majesty's consent?
I want to solve this first and then report it to her.
But you're using Board forces.
I will deal with this first.
You yourself saw her tell me to deal with this.
All right.
Tomorrow night, we will divide into two and attack...
both the mine and Yeomjong's abode.
Deploy everyone before the hour of the swine (9~11pm).
- Yes. - Yes.
Consider it done.
Your Majesty.
It is tomorrow.
I shall follow your wishes and deal with this.
Have faith in me.
Have faith.
There is no need to worry.
We're still dealing with Lord Misaeng.
Ohh... Uncle, here you are!
How did it go?
Is that not my specialty?
Indeed!
There is nobody in Seorabeol who can compete with Uncle Misaeng!
It will arrive in the morrow.
What is that?
It is a propitious occasion.
Her Majesty graces you all!
What report could it possibly be, to cause this commotion?
*Taehwa River in Ulsan
It was sent by a magistrate in charge of the Sapo* in Gurahwa Prefecture.
A boat filled with only a box entered Gurahwa Prefecture?!
Yes.
Both the box and the letter coming with it are on their way here.
Your Majesty.
This is just like what happened when King Jinheung...
inaugurated Hwangnyong Temple.
Yes, Your Majesty. That is true.
It is a most propitious occurrence.
Yes, it will bring us fortune.
May you rejoice, Your Majesty.
Hyungnim.
Are you here to take a look as well?
- Same goes for you? - Yes.
Let us go.
By the way, what is all that about?
What? Ahhh...
*To honor the dragon kings, Buddhist lords of the four seas
King Jinheung wanted to build a palace south of the dragon shrine*,
*Considered the fifth lord of the seas, and bearer of imperial authority
and the yellow dragon* appeared there.
- Yellow dragon?! - Yes.
So he interpreted that as a sign telling him to build a temple and not a palace,
and he probably built Hwangnyong Temple there?
Ahh... So that is why it's called that.
A moment.
But, back then, Buddhism had only been recognized officially for 30 years.
They were lacking experience, technology and manpower,
and it wasn't the only thing they lacked.
But they say that, right then, a boat entered Gurahwa Prefecture.
There were no people on board, and just this huge box.
*Ancient Indian Dynasty
And once they looked inside, they found a letter Ashoka the Great of the Maurya*...
had sent eight centuries earlier.
Eight centuries!
Here... Here!
*1 geun = 222g
All the more shocking was that they found 57,000 geun* of copper,
*1 pun = 0.3g
and 30,000 pun* of gold!
Not to mention that silk paintings of Buddha's statue were added.
Here... Listen.
Ashoka the Great tried his best to create a statue of Buddha with all that,
but in the end failed.
So he threw it all in the water.
So he just send it all away on that boat?
He wished for any country where that boat landed...
to build a Sakyamuni statue one jang and six cheok (4.8m) tall.
And just like then, a boat with only a box on board arrived here?
That's what they say, but it sounds a little...
Why are you saying that?
This is a propitious omen.
Yes, if that is what happened during King Jinheung's reign, it must be.
That is what the people are saying, praising Her Majesty.
Commissioner. Seems like it has arrived.
Your Majesty.
Would this not mean that your feats will compare with King Jinheung's?
Yes, Your Majesty.
We shall be blessed with glory.
Your Majesty, it has arrived.
What could it possibly say?
Read it.
I said read it!
*Lord of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss (Buddha Amitabha)
Seoguk Hosejon*,
Shinguk...
*Ruler of Shilla
Hojejon*.
Doesn't it mean "those whose name refers to the Lord of the Pure Land...
will rule Shilla"?
If it's the Lord of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss...
"Dam" of dark clouds...
Bidam...
will gain the throne?!
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According to that letter from the boat,
Bidam should become our next ruler.
Swaying public order this way is an affront against our nation!
It will only mean Lord Chunchu and Bidam will fight over the throne.
Forgive me, Bidam. You and your followers...
No matter what, get rid of him!
...are all an impediment to me. You must vanish.
So you're really going for it? That's it?!
Shoot! Escort Lord Chunchu!
Find the culprit behind this!
Why do you say that...
as if you were going to suddenly leave?
It is time for you to go.
- I must meet Her Majesty. - She said not to let anyone in.
"Abandon Bidam." Is that what it says?
Apprehend all criminals.
There is no time.
Just come get some.
- I don't think I would be a match. - Tell me.
Who is it?
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