King's Dream
What?
[Baekje palace] Over there. There's something there.
There's nothing there.
Over there.
Annihilation of Baekje. Annihilation of Baekje.
Annihilation of Baekje!
That way.
After him!
The Baekje court will be turned upside down in the morning.
Baekje Dongwollyun Silla Yeowolsin
They dug up a spot a ghost appeared at and found this.
Baekje is like a full moon and Silla is like a new moon.
Have the oracle interpret it.
Baekje Dongwollyun Silla Yeowolsin.
Baekje is like a full moon. Its destiny will fall soon.
Silla is like a new moon. Its destiny will rise.
The king is living in extravagance and ignoring loyal servants.
The court is full of treacherous subjects.
This is a sign from the heavens that Baekje will fall.
How dare you?
Please calm down.
A full moon means it is full of energy.
A new moon means it is lacking.
This must mean Baekje will defeat Silla.
Of course.
It is definitely a sign that Baekje will defeat Silla.
You are a truly loyal servant.
I will give you a huge reward.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, the heavens wouldn't send a sign through a ghost.
There have been strange incidents around the capital.
It must be the doing of evil groups who are trying to cause chaos.
You should investigate.
You can't believe this is a sign that Baekje will be prosperous?
Do you think this happened because
I lived in extravagance and didn't take care of national affairs?
- Your Majesty, that's not... - Quiet!
Are you going to show contempt like Seongchung?
I will strip you of your position and send you to a rural area.
- Take him away! - Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, that's not what I meant.
This is a misunderstanding. Your Majesty!
Anyone who challenges my peaceful reign will be considered a traitor
and will not be forgiven.
Heungsu, what happened?
Treacherous subjects who are being bribed by Silla are favored by His Majesty.
It seems like the fate of this nation is about to end.
Strange things are happening in the capital.
There are rumors of natural disasters.
I think it's the doing of Silla spies to turn public sentiments.
Like Seongchung said, there is going to be a battle soon.
I left the court, but stay by His Majesty's side and protect the nation's fate which is dying.
You are the only person who can protect the fate of this nation.
I will trust you.
Please forgive me for falling ill before we have to go to battle.
Recover soon and lead the army.
You had the virtue of embracing someone who was against your enthronement.
I believe you will unify the Three Kingdoms.
I will pray for that even after I die.
Sangdaedeung.
Silla palace
Alcheon, I'd like you to be the sangdaedeung and unite the court.
I am honored that you are asking.
But I think I fulfilled all my duties after I requested the Tang emperor for soldiers.
Why are you turning down my request?
I am not avoiding responsibilities.
I don't qualify to support your cause and lead the court.
The only person who can do that right now is Yusin.
I am asking out of loyalty.
Appoint Yusin as the court leader and unify the Three Kingdoms.
Alcheon.
Why did you turn down His Majesty's request?
All my life, when I woke up, I swore to be loyal to my country.
But these days, when I see the sun set, I feel it was all in vain.
How can an old man like me lead the court?
I served four kings and fulfilled my duties as a servant.
I'm going to leave Seorabeol and live amidst nature.
Support His Majesty and accomplish the great cause.
My body might be leaving, but my mind will be with you for
the prosperity of Silla and the unification of the Three Kingdoms.
Me and the Silla court will not forget your deep loyalty.
Thank you.
Thank you for understanding.
Heavens, you established Silla by sending a heavenly horse.
I am going to defeat king Uija of Baekje
and save the people who are suffering from tyranny.
I swear to wipe away all the tears of the people of the Three Kingdoms.
Please look over us and help us unify the Three Kingdoms.
I am putting Kim Yusin in command to defeat Uija the tyrant.
Please look over him and the loyal soldiers of Silla and give them a victory!
Loyal servants of Silla,
go to battle for the prosperity of Silla and the unification of the Three Kingdoms!
Loyalty! Loyalty!
In May, 660, king Muyeol appointed Kim Yusin as the commander.
With crown prince Beopmin and 50,000 soldiers, he went to battle.
This battle was a historic one that announced the beginning of
the unification of the Three Kingdoms.
Emperor Gaozong appointed Su Dingfang as the supreme commander and
Chunchu's son Inmun as the deputy commander
and dispatched an army of 130,000.
The involvement of Tang forecasted a great war of the 7th century that
would change the history of east Asia.
We should see the Three Kingdoms soon.
I have been in many battles and achieved many victories,
but I still can't handle seasickness.
The west coast of the Three Kingdoms is famous for rough waves.
Baekje soldiers are trained well for rough waves.
We must be fully prepared.
We have no reason to fear the misfits of Baekje.
When we arrive, I will attack Sabiseong just like that.
I will show the Silla generals the power of the Tang soldiers.
Kim Chunchu is leading 50,000 soldiers?
130,000 Tang soldiers led by Su Dingfang are headed here.
If the Silla army heads to Namcheon,
they could be going to join Tang to attack Goguryeo.
He could be right.
The Tang emperor wouldn't sent 130,000 soldiers to attack us.
Your Majesty, it can't hurt to be prepared.
We should increase soldiers in the border area.
Why do you always say things that will upset His Majesty?
Do you want to achieve merit and become the crown prince again?
What did you say?
The country is in danger. How can you say such a thing?
Kim Chunchu is
just a mediocre ruler who wants to serve up the Three Kingdoms to the Tang emperor.
We have no reason to fear him.
If he invades Baekje, I will go and cut off his head myself.
Yes, Your Majesty.
But it concerns me that the Tang emperor sent soldiers.
Yung, go to Pyeongyang with Gyebaek and ask for soldiers.
Boksin, go to Wae and ask for reinforcements.
If Silla joins forces with Tang to attack us,
I will defeat them by joining forces with Goguryeo and Wae.
This could be a chance to conquer Seorabeol.
Goguryeo palace
Kim Chunchu is really involving the Tang army.
How can this be?
Don't worry, Your Majesty.
As long as I'm alive, I will not let the Tang soldiers invade the Three Kingdoms.
The king of Baekje is asking for reinforcements.
They are probably coming to attack Goguryeo.
Baekje should send soldiers to Pyeongyang.
The Silla-Tang alliance will attack Baekje first, not Goguryeo.
How can you be so sure?
If they were planning to attack Goguryeo,
the soldiers would have been sent to Liaodong or to Pyeongyang.
Kim Chunchu only went to Namcheon to make it look like Goguryeo is the target.
It is a strategy to create confusion between Baekje and Goguryeo.
If Baekje falls because of your wrong judgment,
Goguryeo will be surrounded by enemies.
The safety of the nation will be threatened.
If Goguryeo sends soldiers, what will Baekje do for Goguryeo?
The king of Baekje wants to protect the Three Kingdoms.
Why do you seek practical benefits?
What?
If you don't send soldiers, Baekje will not beg.
The Baekje army will defeat Silla and Tang and protect our nation.
You have strong spirits just as I heard.
It's too bad you weren't born as a general of Goguryeo.
If I had a general like you,
I would have unified the Three Kingdoms and ruled over the Central Plain.
If I was a general of Goguryeo,
I would have suppressed your rebellion and established royal authority.
Are you showing contempt?
I only told you what I believe.
Fine.
I will join forces with Baekje and drive Silla and Tang off a cliff.
Silla camp near Baekje border
The soldiers have to know that the intention of conquering Baekje is to
end battles between the Three Kingdoms.
The only way to minimize damages and suffering is to
attack Sabiseong quickly and get king Uija's surrender.
I agree.
The Baekje court is confused because they don't know if
we are going to attack Goguryeo or Sabiseong.
We will advance to Sabiseong during that confusion.
When is the Tang army arriving?
They will arrive at Deongmuldo in three days.
Crown prince, go to Deongmuldo and greet the Tang army. [Deongmuldo: Today's Deokjeokdo]
Su Dingfang is an experienced general.
Go with the commander and discuss strategies to defeat Baekje.
Every time the country was in danger, your husbands and sons saved us.
I speak for His Majesty and the court and thank you for your loyalty.
Whenever there was a battle,
the prayers of the women of Seorabeol helped overcome the national crisis.
Your prayers will be shields for your husbands and sons.
But you must not only pray for the safety of your own families.
The wives of generals must pray for the soldiers and
and the wives of the soldiers must pray for the generals.
Only when the royal family, court and people are all one
will we be able to conquer Baekje.
Tang camp, Deongmuldo
I am the crown prince of Silla, Kim Beopmin.
You came a long way.
I speak for His Majesty when I thank you.
Why did you come empty handed?
What do you mean?
I crossed the ocean for the Three Kingdoms.
Why didn't you bring any gifts?
If the king of Silla neglects me like this,
I will take my soldiers and return to Tang right away.
Commander!
How dare a general be so arrogant to the crown prince of Silla?
Apologize to him right now!
What?
You're asking a general under the Tang emperor for an apology?
This is an act of contempt against the Tang emperor.
You really don't know what you did wrong?
First is a guest trying to act like the owner.
Second is coveting the owner's shed.
Third is threatening to withdraw when the emperor's orders were to help Silla.
Even if I killed you here and now, the emperor would have nothing to say.
What?
You dare threaten to kill me?
Do I have to shed blood to make you realize?
Uncle, calm down.
Tell your generals to lower their weapons.
I want an apology from Kim Yusin first.
You're the one who has to apologize!
Both of you, stop it!
If we fight amongst ourselves,
we will be defeated even before we reach Baekje.
Abide by the emperor's order.
The emperor's order comes first. I'm going to let this go.
But remember this.
Showing contempt for me is showing contempt for the emperor.
If this happens one more time,
I will have the king of Silla take responsibility for your actions.
- What? - Uncle! Please.
Control yourself.
I was going to kill him for showing contempt for Silla and His Majesty.
You endured that well.
If you didn't reprimand him, I would have pulled out my sword.
It seems like it's my fault. I'm sorry.
It's not your fault.
They were being arrogant. Uncle dampened their spirits.
They won't be able to look down on Silla soldiers.
Judging from his attitude, the Tang emperor didn't send soldiers to conquer Baekje.
He sent soldiers to possess the Three Kingdoms.
After Baekje is defeated, he will try to take the Three Kingdoms.
Don't be so upset. I will teach Kim Yusin a lesson.
You are no match for Kim Yusin.
His reputation wasn't false.
Did you upset them on purpose to test them?
Don't forget.
You are not going to help Silla conquer Baekje.
You are going for the future purpose of conquering Goguryeo.
If you help Silla conquer Baekje,
advance to Seorabeol right away and conquer Silla.
Bring Kim Chunchu, Uija and the royal families of Silla and Baekje to Changan.
We have to make Silla and Baekje our colonies.
After I take Sabiseong, I will make the king of Baekje surrender and
slaughter the Silla army.
Sabiseong will become a graveyard for Kim Yusin and the Silla soldiers.
Yeongae Somun promised to send soldiers in the middle of July.
Good job.
The Wae court should send reinforcements by then, too.
We should be able to defeat the allied forces of Silla and Tang.
The Tang army is camped out at Deongmuldo.
They could attack before reinforcements arrive from Goguryeo and Wae.
You should plan for that.
I think you're right.
Your Majesty.
Heungsu sent an appeal.
Heungsu?
Your Majesty, the Tang soldiers are elite soldiers.
The Silla army is supporting the Tang army.
You cannot guarantee a victory if you fight them in the field.
Wait in ambush at Gibeolpo and Tanhyeon. [Gibeolpo: Today's Seocheon ; Tanhyeon: Today's Okcheon]
If you wait to attack until they run out of military rations,
you should be able to gain a victory.
Block off the roads at Gibeolpo and Tanhyeon and attack?
Your Majesty.
Heungsu must be disappointed with the royal family and court.
He is probably trying to ruin us. You must not believe him.
I agree.
If we attack after they pass Gibeolpo and Tanhyeon,
it will be like catching fish caught in a net.
We should be able to defeat them easily.
I will go with your plan.
The Tang army will come to Gibeolpo.
The Silla army will go through Hwangsanbeol and
join the Tang army at Gibeolpo.
We have to fight the Tang army before they reach Gibeolpo.
We should have a chance if we cut off the Silla army at Tanhyeon.
His Majesty isn't afraid of the heavens or public sentiments.
The court is full of treacherous subjects.
We won't be able to prevent the fall of Baekje.
Why are you saying that?
I presented this strategy to His Majesty,
but the treacherous subjects in court convince His Majesty otherwise.
I don't care how great a general you are.
You won't be able to stop them when the attack from Gibeolpo and Tanhyeon at once.
It is upsetting that I have to watch
this country fall when there is a way to achieve victory.
As long as I'm here, Baekje will not fall to Silla and Tang.
I swear I will protect Baekje.
We promised to join the Tang army at Gibeolpo by the tenth of the next month
and advance to Sabiseong.
We have to bring military rations for the Tang army, too.
Will we be able to reach Gibeolpo by then?
We must.
If we don't make it by then,
they will use it as an excuse to order Silla soldiers around.
What is the movement of the Baekje army?
10,000 elite soldiers are gathered at Sabiseong.
Gyebaek's death squad of 5,000 is blocking the road to Sabi.
Gyebaek's soldiers are elite soldiers who can fight a hundred soldiers each.
The Tang army should reach Gibeolpo by the promised time.
We have to pass the rough and narrow road of Tanhyeon.
It won't be easy if they are waiting in ambush.
Who is going to dare to get in the way of your cause?
I will penetrate Gyebaek's defense and advance to Sabiseong.
Loyal soldiers of Silla!
We will advance to Sabiseong and receive king Uija's surrender.
Your efforts today will be recorded in history.
Do not be afraid and advance!
Loyalty! Loyalty!
It's an ambush. Battle formations!
Kim Yusin!
I will cut off the head of the Tang emperor's hunting dog and show how great
a general of the Three Kingdoms is!
Gyebaek, I will kill you for being a loyal dog of the tyrant of Baekje and
show you what a loyal servant is.
Commander!
Gyebaek.
Why don't you play fair?
Why are you using such a cowardly strategy?
I considered you as a fair opponent.
Aren't you afraid of the heavens?
- Uncle! - Commander!
Yusin!
General. General.
Are you alright?
What are you thinking about?
Nothing.
The geography here is rough and the path is narrow.
If we wait in ambush, we could annihilate the Silla army.
General, His Majesty would like to see you.
The Silla-Tang allied forces are near Sabiseong.
Reinforcements from Goguryeo won't arrive until mid-July.
Wae is busy building a new palace. The draft process is going to take long.
Baekje is going to have to be defended by the Baekje army.
The crown prince and I will defend Sabiseong.
The princess and officials will have to fight in battle.
We will obey your command and defeat Silla and Tang.
Gyebaek, do you have a plan to defeat Silla and Tang?
The Silla army is greater in number and Kim Yusin will be prepared for an ambush.
Even if we ambush them at Tanhyeon, the chances will be fifty fifty.
If they break through at Tanhyeon,
the Silla army will advance to Sabiseong without hesitation.
Fifty fifty...
Where will you stop them?
We will camp out at Hwangsanbeol.
I will achieve a victory.
Baekje camp, Hwangsanbeol
Why did you choose Hwangsanbeol instead of Tanhyeon?
If they get past us, they will head straight to Sabiseong.
Kim Yusin isn't someone who will be defeated by an ambush.
I want to fight him head on.
The Silla army has 50,000 soldiers. That is over ten times our army.
Will we be able to defeat them?
I will achieve a victory against Kim Yusin.
Nobody will be able to advance to Sabi alive.
Father!
Hi.
How are you?
- Fine. - Fine.
You've gotten heavier.
I heard the Silla-Tang allied forces are advancing to Sabi.
Ever since I held a sword and went to battlegrounds,
what I feared most was a royal order and being disloyal.
Since I met you and had children,
I realized nothing is scarier than the love of family.
If I go to battle with fear, I will not be able to fight.
I prepared myself when I saw you.
Whatever your decision is, we will abide by it.
Honey...
Uncle, if they are waiting in ambush here,
we will not be able to make it to Gibeolpo in time.
Crown prince, no matter what,
I will not give Tang a chance to take the Three Kingdoms.
If Gyebaek is waiting in ambush, I will kill him and break through.
Father, they don't seem to be waiting in ambush.
Gyebaek has great strategies. I wonder why he's not waiting in ambush.
What brings you here?
I have a message from general Gyebaek.
What is this?
These are the clothes of his wife and children.
What?
Honey, forgive me.
I will not let the death of you and the children go to waste.