King's Dream
Hwangsanbeol
130,000 Tang soldiers under the command of Su Dingfang
will advance to Sabi through Gibeolpo and along Baetgang.
50,000 Silla soldiers led by the crown prince and commander
will go through Tanhyeon and Hwangsanbeol to join the Tang army and attack Baekje.
Baetgang is narrow and the current is rapid.
The Baekje fortresses nearby will be prepared for the Tang army.
Gyebaek will be fighting the Silla army. He has a high reputation.
We might be greater in number and the Baekje king lost public sentiments,
but we must not put our guard down.
Baekje camp, Hwangsanbeol
Gods of heaven and earth.
I and 5,000 soldiers resolve to protect the royal family and people of Baekje.
The death squad will annihilate the soldiers of Silla and Tang.
Please look over us and help us to achieve a victory!
Loyal soldiers of Baekje!
King Goujian of Yue defeated the Wu army of 700,000 with 5,000 soldiers.
I swear to the heavens and we will achieve a victory.
Your loyalty will become swords to kill the Silla and Tang soldiers and
your courage will become arrows that pierce their hearts.
Our victory at Hwangsanbeol will be recorded in history forever.
Your sacrifices will shine forever as the pride of the people of the Three Kingdoms!
Gyebaek has a camp set up at Hwangsanbeol.
Hwangsanbeol?
Then he won't have soldiers waiting in ambush here.
Uncle, we have been delayed too much.
We should advance to Hwangsanbeol and fight them.
Silla camp, Hwangsanbeol
If we pass Hwangsanbeol, we can get to Sabiseong right away.
We shouldn't delay any further. Let's attack and advance to Sabiseong.
Commander, we should attack before the Baekje army gets into battle formation.
I'll decide after I watch their movements a bit more.
Why are you hesitating?
Our army is ten times larger. We have no reason to fear them.
Gyebaek killed his own wife and children.
No matter how great our cause and number, they are very high in spirit right now.
They are like sharp swords and taut bows.
If we fight them right now, many of our soldiers will be sacrificed.
If we wait too long, we will not reach Sabiseong by the promised time.
If the Silla army is late,
Su Dingfang will try to take command of the alliance forces.
Give the order to attack.
Don't you know a general's haste results in defeat?
Until we know why Gyebaek camped out here instead of ambushing us at Tanhyeon,
we must not attack.
A general's indecisiveness can result in the loss of a victory.
If you hesitate, I will lead the generals and go to battle.
Do the other people agree with the crown prince?
He seems to be right.
If we lose, I will take full responsibility. Give the order to attack.
His Majesty has high expectations that you will achieve a victory for Baekje.
You must not disappoint him.
I will defeat the Silla army.
Do not worry.
It looks like the Silla army is about to attack.
I am the crown prince of Silla, Beopmin!
I am following the king of Silla's orders to advance to Sabi to save the people
of the Three Kingdoms from the tyranny of king Uija.
Baekje soldiers!
Lower your weapons and open up a path!
If you contribute to the unification of the Three Kingdoms,
the king of Silla will show benevolence.
The swords of Baekje soldiers will not forgive the king of Silla for
being a loyal dog of the Tang emperor and biting our king's heels.
Everyone! Attack!
Retreat!
The enemy is retreating!
Do not let them go! After them!
After them!
Slaughter them all!
Break down the gate and save them!
Crown prince, it's a trap. We must retreat.
I will not leave my soldiers and retreat.
If we don't retreat now, we could all be annihilated.
I didn't listen to you and I rushed to battle.
I lost 500 cavalrymen and 1,000 soldiers.
My improper judgment has resulted in lowering the morale of our soldiers.
I don't qualify to lead this army.
I was anxious to be on time and that blurred my judgment.
No matter what excuse I make, the soldiers will not come alive again.
My sins cannot be washed away.
I will accept punishment for ruining military order.
I will accept it even if you decide to execute me.
Crown prince!
A battle always has victories and defeats.
You are sincerely repenting your actions.
How can I punish you?
Get up.
I hope today will be a bitter lesson for you.
Remember this defeat and be more prudent when you take the throne.
You will be able to save many soldiers and people.
The soldiers who died today would want that.
I will not forget today's defeat.
Kim Yusin has never been defeated.
You are truly the best general in the Three Kingdoms.
Some of the officials were nervous because of Kim Yusin's reputation,
but you took care of that.
That he did.
The Silla army will be low in morale because of this defeat.
We haven't won the battle yet.
We only passed the first stage of a long way to a victory.
Do not let your guard down.
Make an effort so military order may be maintained.
Gyebaek is skilled in military strategy.
Why did he camp out at Hwangsanbeol instead of ambushing us at Tanhyeon?
He probably knew we would be prepared for an ambush there.
Is the reason...
What?
Hwangsanbeol is a wide open plain, but there are mountains around.
If we are to advance to Sabi, we have to penetrate their camp.
If the Baekje army wanted to attack us,
they could attack us from any direction with a small number of soldiers.
Are you saying Gyebaek lured us here with that intention?
Probably.
Tell all the soldiers to watch all directions well.
Commander!
The Baekje army attacked the camp of the left army.
What?
There aren't many enemies. Shoot arrows!
Return to camp!
General, watch out!
Commander!
Put out the fire first.
Yes, sir.
Come on.
What happened?
They were camped in front of us. How can they attack from behind?
That is why Gyebaek camped out at Hwangsanbeol.
We will attack again tomorrow night.
Have the soldiers rest well and feed the horses well, too.
Yes, sir.
Let's have a drink.
You're back. I was waiting for you.
You should attend a banquet celebrating our victory.
Congratulations. Drink up.
The fate of our nation depends on this battle.
Why did you bring gisaengs here?
It's just a humble banquet to celebrate your victory.
I am the prince of Baekje. Why are you ignoring my good will?
We didn't come here for a banquet.
We came to achieve a victory.
Why are you so happy with a small victory? Are you asking for a defeat?
What?
Baekje achieved many victories against Silla, but Sabiseong is still in danger.
Do you still not know why?
It's because people were happy with a small victory and they let down their guard.
I am banning drinking in the camp.
Regardless of position, anyone who resists or challenges my order
will be punished according to military law.
Gyebaek!
You dare to threaten me? I am the prince!
[Dalsol: 2nd highest position in Baekje] I might have a position of dalsol which is lower than you and the jwapyeongs,
but His Majesty put me in command of this army.
I will kill anyone who destroys order in this camp.
I don't care if you are the prince. Remember that.
Prince, are you alright?
Gyebaek, how dare you insult me like this?
I will not forgive you when we return to Sabi.
Goguryeo palace
I sent my army to suppress the
king of Baekje from destroying the peace of the Three Kingdoms.
If Goguryeo sends soldiers to help Baekje, I will take it as an action resisting my cause.
I will send an army to Liaodong to attack Goguryeo.
I hope Goguryeo understands my cause and shows restraint.
How dare he threaten the royal family and court of Goguryeo?
If we send reinforcements, he will attack Liaodong.
What will we do?
You must not let his threat have any power.
The Tang emperor will conquer Baekje and head for Goguryeo.
We must send reinforcements before the 20th as promised.
The Silla and Tang armies are advancing to Sabiseong.
I'm not sure if Baekje will be able to hold their position until then.
Baekje has Gyebaek and elite soldiers.
They will defend themselves until we send reinforcements.
After defeating the Silla and Tang armies,
I will advance to Seorabeol and make Kim Chunchu pay.
I will make Silla fall.
Kim Chunchu will pay for trying to serve up the Three Kingdoms to the emperor of Tang.
Our soldiers are being defeated at Hwangsanbeol?
What is the situation?
They are having difficulty,
but the crown prince and commander will penetrate the Baekje army and
advance to Sabiseong on time.
Your Majesty.
We brought your meal.
Take it back.
What is wrong?
I sent an army to Baekje to end battles
for the Three Kingdoms and save the people of the Three Kingdoms.
My soldiers are eating rough rice and sleeping in the cold.
How can I eat such delicious foods?
I will eat the same food they eat until our cause is achieved.
Take this food back.
Your Majesty, you must be in good health for the people.
Please consider.
He's right.
Please withdraw that order.
I know you're saying that out of loyalty.
But until the Three Kingdoms find peace
and the people fill their stomachs with crops grown with farming tools
made from our weapons, I will not eat such delicious foods.
Continue to take care of the soldiers.
[Geumdolseong: Fortress in today's Sangju] Did you find out the cause of this epidemic in Geumdolseong?
The well had a foul odor. I ordered it be investigated.
All the wells in the fortress were full of rotten dead mice.
What? Who would do such a thing?
I think it was the doing of Goguryeo spies to turn public sentiments and
ruin our plans to conquer Baekje.
The safety of the soldiers is important.
Make sure everyone boils water and the epidemic doesn't spread anymore.
Mother. Mother.
Mother...
Mother.
You will get back on your feet and return to your mother.
- Your Majesty! - Are you alright?
I'm alright.
- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!
What's wrong?
- Wake up. - Your Majesty.
Take care of His Majesty.
Gyebaek achieved a victory. The Silla army is low in morale.
Kim Chunchu is sick in bed.
The Silla soldiers will have lost their fighting spirit. We can defeat them.
The problem is the Tang soldiers coming along Baetgang.
[Garimseong: Fortress in today's Buyeo] I will go to Garimseong and drive away the Tang army.
Isn't your brother there?
I heard the crown prince of Silla is also in battle.
I will also go to battle.
I will cut off the head of the leader of the Tang army
and fulfill my duties as the crown prince.
Please allow it.
I'm proud of your resolution.
If the royal family and court fight with a strong resolution like Gyebaek,
we have no reason to fear the Silla and Tang armies.
Go to Garimseong and annihilate the Tang army.
Gibeolpo
The Silla army is ten times greater in number, but was still defeated.
Was Kim Yusin's reputation false?
He will turn things around and join us as promised.
Do you think so? We'll see.
When we arrive at Baetgang, we will go on land and advance to Sabiseong.
Wait for the tide and follow the Tang army by water.
The area around Baetgang is rough with a foreshore and reed field.
You should advance to Sabi by water.
Are you worried I will arrive at Sabiseong before Kim Yusin?
That's not it.
The Tang army will advance by land.
Order the soldiers to prepare to land.
The Tang army passed Gibeolpo.
Have the people near Baetgang take refuge.
We should burn all the houses and crops to isolate the Tang army.
I think you are right.
Crown prince, give the order.
You were dethroned for supporting pro-Tang policies.
Do you want to be the crown prince again by defeating the Tang army?
I will not let you do that.
How can you say such a thing?
General Boksin, is there a plan to defeat the Tang army that landed?
Their mounted troops will be useless because of the foreshore.
If we attack right when they land, we could achieve a victory.
I will take the lead and achieve a victory.
You have to go now to arrive in time for their landing.
The foreshore will stop them.
There's no need for us to rush.
I will relieve fatigue with a drink and then go to battle.
Supreme commander, it's a foreshore everywhere.
Like the deputy commander said, it would be safer to advance by water.
I think he's right.
If we advance along the foreshore, we will be ambushed.
A man doesn't change his word.
I will advance by the foreshore.
How is the movement of the Silla army?
Kim Yusin's soldiers are only defending their camp.
It doesn't look like they will attack.
It's a wide open plain in front and they're afraid of attacks from behind.
They won't be able to move rashly.
Now I know why you chose Hwangsanbeol.
Su Dingfang landed at Baetgang and is advancing by land.
They are asking for a defeat by landing on the foreshore.
It looks like the heavens are with us.
General Boksin has great military strategies and is courageous.
He should defeat the Tang army.
If we can keep the Silla army here until Yeongae Somun sends reinforcements,
we should be able to defeat the Silla and Tang armies.
What?
Su Dingfang landed at Baetgang? He's advancing by land.
He doesn't seem to know military tactics.
He should have waited for the tide and advanced by water,
but he insisted on advancing by land.
He must want to be killed by the Baekje soldiers.
He is anxious to arrive before we do.
That's why he did that.
I don't have much to say since I was anxious, too.
Su Dingfang isn't to be taken so lightly.
He must have a plan to attack Baekje's weakness.
There is a lot of fog. I don't see the Tang soldiers.
It's too quiet.
We should return to the fortress.
I think he's right.
You want me to give up the chance of a victory?
They are probably lost in the fog.
They don't have wings.
They couldn't have gotten out of the foreshore yet.
We are surrounded by the Tang army.
What?
How did they get out of the foreshore so soon?
Attack the Baekje soldiers!
Attack!
Retreat! Retreat!
Crown prince, you must retreat.
Let's go.
Deputy commander, look at them run for their lives.
This is what makes Tang's military strategies marvelous.
Are you awake?
What are you doing here?
I heard there was an epidemic here and soldiers were dying.
I heard you fell ill, so I came.
The crown princess and Jiso are here, too.
Father, please recover soon.
Who could the soldiers and people rely on if you're lying in bed?
Help me up.
Now that I've seen you, I already feel better.
I'm alright. Take care of the ill soldiers.
Give them a mother's care so they may get better.
I will do that.
How is the battle going?
The Tang army achieved a victory at Baetgang.
How did the Tang army manage to make it through the foreshore?
Have the soldiers cut reeds and willows.
What? What do you want reeds for?
- Just do as I say. - Yes, sir.
Capture all the Baekje people nearby.
The people of Three Kingdoms are good with their hands.
Have them make mats with the reeds and willows.
Hurry up!
Hurry up! Come on!
He had the people of Baekje make mats.
They were able to advance as if they were walking on firm ground.
As you said, Su Dingfang is not to be taken lightly.
The crown prince of Baekje was foolish.
I would have burned the reed field.
Whatever the case, the fact that Baekje people cooperated means that
public sentiments are wavering.
The fall of Baekje will not be avoided.
If the Tang army is advancing to Sabi,
we have to break through Hwangsanbeol and get to Sabi.
They are watching every move we make.
We are in a difficult situation to advance.
We can't sit here forever.
The Tang army could take Sabiseong without us.
No matter how much of a hurry you're in, there are proper procedures.
I will find a weakness and penetrate Hwangsanbeol.
Trust me and wait.
I trusted general Boksin.
Why didn't he have the people take refuge and burn the reed field?
General Boksin's soldiers are still at Garimseong.
They should be able to stop the Tang army from advancing to Sabi.
General!
Yusin would like to meet with you.
The crown prince took the lead and was defeated.
Father might not trust him anymore.
I could become the crown prince.
We will do what we can so that you may become the crown prince.
Thank you.
I will achieve merit here and gain father's trust.
Gyebaek is going to meet Kim Yusin.
Gyebaek is meeting Kim Yusin?
I wonder if Gyebaek has other intentions.
He would never betray Baekje.
It looks like the heavens are giving me a chance to achieve great merit.
It's been a long time.
I wanted to have a drink with you and play baduk.
That would be nice.
When I heard you camped here instead of Tanhyeon,
I thought you gave up on a victory.
Now that I'm here, we are like fish in a net.
We can't make a move.
If you know, don't make sacrifices. Give up on advancing to Sabiseong.
You will not be able to make it past Hwangsanbeol no matter what you do.
As a general who was ordered by the king, I will achieve victory and take Sabi.
I didn't kill my wife and children out of fear of a defeat.
It was for a victory.
I know that.
Since you showed such a strong resolve,
nobody under your command could dare to go against your orders.
The generals you traded with the Daeyaseong lord are under my command.
They will not fear death and they will fight the Silla army.
The Tang army is advancing to Sabi.
Even if you stop the Silla army here, you won't be able to stop Baekje from falling.
Are you planning to receive help from Yeongae Somun?
After I annihilate the Silla army here, I will go and defeat the Tang army.
Don't worry.
This move ruins your game.
You've improved a lot.
I lost.
I am not waiting for Goguryeo soldiers.
I'm waiting for the soldiers of the Baekje border area.
If you can't kill me,
I will gather all the soldiers of Baekje and advance to Seorabeol.
I will kill Kim Chunchu for involving the Tang emperor in attacking Baekje.
I will make Silla fall.
That is the only way for me to repay my wife and children
and get comfort for their souls.
Commander, look out!
- General! - Father!
Father!
Let's go!
Stop right there!
Father!
Father.
Father!
What? Yusin was shot by an arrow?
He has a fatal injury.
That can't be. It can't be!
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Yusin is in critical condition?
It was worth getting shot.
This is my final warning.
Anyone who doesn't obey my orders will be executed according to military law.
The Tang army will follow the emperor's orders and make Baekje fall.
- Hurray! - Hurray!
Why did you provide labor to the Tang soldiers?
Kill all the Tang spies!
If you don't join us at Sabiseong as the promised time,
I will take Sabiseong without the Silla army.
I will break through Hwangsanbeol.