King's Dream
Why are you disobeying a royal order and leading a battle against the Tang emperor?
Did you forget I raised an army and conquered Baekje
to save the people from battle?
I know that better than anyone else.
But the people of Baekje watched the Tang soldiers kill their families.
They consider Silla to be an enemy, too.
If we do not attack and drive out the Tang army,
the resistance will spread like a fire.
You must attack the Tang army and win over the people of Baekje.
That is the way to achieve the cause of conquering Baekje.
Please consider the commander's opinion.
Please consider it.
Why do you only see the indignation in front of you? Can't you see further?
If we fight the Tang army now and shed blood,
the Baekje resistance will use the opportunity to attack us.
I will conquer them after we fight the Tang army.
How frustrating.
After you suppress the resistance, what about Goguryeo?
Do you truly believe that the Silla army can conquer the powerful Goguryeo army
and take Pyeongyangseong?
If we fight the Tang army now,
we will have to fight Goguryeo, the Baekje resistance and even Wae.
We will alone and unaided.
As the ruler of Silla, I will protect Silla and the safety of the people.
I will not fight the Tang army when Silla's existence is on the line.
Will you allow the Tang emperor to send a governor to Ungjin
and make Baekje a colony of Tang?
I am in rage that the Tang emperor is trying to swallow up the Three Kingdoms.
But I will abide by the agreement of the alliance that unification of
the Three Kingdoms will be achieved by the Three Kingdoms.
If we fight the Tang army just because the Tang emperor sends a governor,
it will give him an excuse to break off the alliance.
We will be falling for their strategy to attack Silla.
I am ordering you as the king.
Silla will not break off the alliance first.
We will not fight the Tang army.
If the court refuses to obey this,
anyone who challenges it will be treated as a traitor and executed.
Don't forget that.
Father, why did you refuse uncle's request just like that?
He might lose his authority as the leader of the court.
The path of a ruler is different from the path of a servant.
An improper judgment of a servant can be fixed with his life,
but an improper judgment of a ruler could lead to the fall of the country.
There might be no turning back.
A ruler has to punish a servant even if advice is given out of loyalty and
sometimes, treacherous subjects must be rewarded for their flattery.
When you take the throne, a time will come for you to make decisions.
You must see higher and further than the loyal servants of the court.
Remember that.
If we overlook the Ungjin governor,
we will be accepting that Baekje is a colony of Tang.
Silla will just clean up after the Tang army.
The court must stop the Ungjin governor from being appointed
even if it means we all have to resign.
His Majesty is very firm on the matter. How can we resist a royal order?
Did you forget the cause that your own son died for?
He gave his life for the cause. Do you want to abandon it?
But we can't disobey a royal order.
We should concede and abide by His Majesty's wishes.
Yes, commander.
We need the Tang army to fight the resistance in Baekje.
Baekje won't be a colony of Tang just because a governor comes.
Why has the Silla court gotten so weak?
We are here to support the king, so he may be a wise ruler.
We are not here to tiptoe around him and maintain our positions!
As the leader of the court,
I will not let the Tang emperor turn Baekje into a colony.
I will make His Majesty realize what our cause is.
Many young soldiers died to conquer Baekje.
I will not let the deaths of those loyal soldiers go to waste.
Tang palace
I am appointing you as the Ungjin governor.
You will annihilate the rebel forces in Baekje and
make sure the people of Baekje give me their loyalty.
The reason I am making Baekje a colony of Tang is to conquer Goguryeo.
Use what you get from Baekje as military rations and
draft the people of Baekje to prepare to fight Goguryeo.
I will fulfill my duties as the governor.
After king Uija surrendered,
Emperor Gaozong divided Baekje into five areas and appointed governors.
As the Ungjin governor to rule over Sabi and Ungjin, he appointed Wang Wendu.
Since Liu Renyuan was stationed in Sabiseong,
it was an open declaration to put Baekje under the rule of Tang.
You came a long way.
The emperor is concerned with the situation here.
How are things?
The rebels are still resisting, but we will suppress them soon.
Kim Yusin is more of a headache because he is anti-Tang.
I heard. Don't worry.
If he dares to stand up to the emperor, I will cut off his head to set an example.
He won't be that easy to handle.
We can talk later. You should meet the king of Silla first.
I will support you any way I can to maintain the cause of our alliance.
I hope you will comfort the people of Baekje and stabilize public sentiments.
I heard there is a lot of resistance in the Silla court because of
a misunderstanding regarding the emperor's intentions.
I am grateful for your warm welcome.
If the Tang soldiers continue to plunder and kill, I will hold you responsible.
You seem to be mistaken.
I didn't receive any reports that our soldiers were plundering.
Why are you trying to deny it?
This is why the Silla court doesn't trust the Tang army.
Crown prince, do not be rash.
Governor Wang, you came a long way. You should get some rest first.
The Tang emperor is declaring Baekje a colony of Tang by sending a governor.
We must not allow this.
They are probably worried that we will attack.
I believe they will hold the ceremony to appoint the governor at Samnyeonsanseong.
We must prevent that no matter what and dampen the spirits of the allied forces.
Who's there?
Kill the hunting dog from Tang!
Protect the governor!
Silla soldiers are coming.
They must be reinforcements.
Governor!
Soldiers of Baekje!
Silla and Baekje have been enemies for a long time,
but the people lived as the Three Kingdoms for a thousand years.
As a general of the Three Kingdoms,
I will not let Tang turn Baekje into its colony.
King Uija might have surrendered,
but I respect your loyalty in standing up to the Tang emperor.
We might have to fight as enemies next time,
but as a citizen of the Three Kingdoms, I share your cause right now.
Let's go.
Governor Wang was killed along with all his escorts?
How can such a thing happen?
They were ambushed by Baekje rebels.
There is a rumor that Kim Yusin was involved in the attack.
What? Yusin?
Yes.
Please allow us to investigate.
That's out of the question.
I will not allow the Tang army to interrogate the leader of the Silla court
because of a rumor.
If we tell the emperor about the suspicions regarding your court leader,
he might not trust the alliance.
The Tang emperor ignored the Silla court's opinion and sent a governor.
The court opposed, but I didn't allow any opposition for the cause of the alliance.
But if you insist on investigating Kim Yusin, I will not sit by idly.
You couldn't stop the rebels because you were busy plundering.
I will seek the truth after I hold you responsible for
letting this happen to governor Wang.
Your Majesty, why...
I don't want this incident to cause the Tang court to lose authority or
public sentiments to waver.
You should quietly let this go to prevent that from happening.
I questioned the survivors.
The commander was there when governor Wang was attacked.
Why... Why would he disobey me?
Your Majesty, you should let this go.
General Liu is going to report that
governor Wang fell ill from the long boat ride and suddenly died.
Get the commander now.
Why did you do that?
His Majesty and the court could lose trust because of this.
I only fulfilled my duties for the cause of conquering Baekje.
My only regret is that I couldn't cut off his head and send it to the Tang emperor.
Even if His Majesty punishes me, I don't regret it.
Uncle.
Father.
His Majesty is asking for you.
I wanted to have a drink with you.
Let me pour you a drink.
Why aren't you asking me about Wang Wendu?
His death is the will of the people of the Three Kingdoms who refuse to
let the Three Kingdoms become colonies of Tang.
You protected the pride of the people.
How could I punish you for that?
I am going to let this go.
Your Majesty.
There must be no more friction with the Tang army.
The Tang emperor will send another governor.
If you kill them every time they come,
it will only give the Tang emperor an excuse to attack Silla.
This must be the last time.
If you disobey a royal order again, I will have to punish you.
Leave Baekje and return to Seorabeol.
Are you abandoning me?
Of course not.
I couldn't have had the ambition to unify the Three Kingdoms without you.
I would have never had the confidence to conquer Goguryeo in the future.
How could I abandon you?
You are needed not only by me, but also the people of the Three Kingdoms.
Then why...
Get some rest and train soldiers in preparation of Goguryeo's attack.
I am asking you to return for bigger purposes, so don't misunderstand.
Let's have a drink.
Let this drink clear up any misunderstandings.
After king Uija surrendered,
the movement to revive Baekje led by Boksin and Dochim was
greatly supported by the people and it spread quickly.
The revival army was powerful enough to surround and attack Sabiseong.
which Liu Renyuan was defending.
The revival army requested that Bu Yeopung, king Uija's son,
who was staying in Wae return to revive the fallen dynasty
At the time, empress Kogyoku was on the throne again
after emperor Kotoku died.
Wae had close relations with Baekje.
The royal family and court were in shock when Baekje fell.
The revival army of Baekje requested that prince Bu Yeopung return
along with reinforcements.
The royal family of Baekje fell. What should we do?
The Silla-Tang army will suppress the revival army and
cross the ocean to attack us.
The fall of Baekje will affect us.
Our fate could depend on helping Baekje rise again.
It will take days to build ships to carry soldiers and rations.
You should send prince Bu Yeopung back to restore the royal family
and then help the revival army.
We have to know if he has any intention of doing that.
Get Bu Yeopung.
The revival army of Baekje requested your return.
If you will lead the revival of Baekje, I will send you to Baekje.
You will not be criticized even if you want to remain here.
Decide whether you will go to Baekje or remain here.
~ Revival of Baekje ~ My country fell
and the royal family is gone.
How can I care for my safety?
I will rush to Baekje right away.
I will conquer the Silla-Tang army and revive Baekje.
I am impressed with your loyalty.
I will give you soldiers and weapons.
Return to Baekje and fight the Silla-Tang army.
Once we have 2,000 ships to transport soldiers and rations,
I will send reinforcements to help the revival army.
Thank you.
Soldiers of Baekje, when prince Yeopung returns, he will restore the royal family.
He will save the people from the Silla-Tang army.
We will advance to Sabiseong before he returns.
We will recover the palace, so prince Yeopung can have a coronation.
Hurray for the king of Baekje! Hurray! Hurray!
Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
The Baekje rebels surrounded Sabiseong. They are attacking the Tang army.
If we don't send reinforcements now, they will take over Sabiseong.
Father, ask uncle to return and save Sabiseong.
Yusin has to defend Silla against Goguryeo.
What will we do?
I will lead an army and save the Tang army in Sabi.
Prepare to go with me.
Your Majesty, the revival army of Baekje surrounded Sabiseong and
is attacking the Tang army.
Silla will concentrate its forces in Sabi. This is a perfect chance to attack Silla.
What if the Tang army attacks Liaodong while we attack Silla?
The Tang emperor conquered Baekje to attack Pyeongyang from the south.
I'm worried about the Silla-Tang army attacking Pyeongyang.
If the Tang army attacks Liaodong, we should have no problem.
I will take your advice and give the order to attack Silla.
Silla Chiljungseong : Today's Paju
It is the Goguryeo army.
Tell everyone to get into battle formation.
Send a message to the court.
It feels like a dream to be here with you like this.
Are you uncomfortable being with me?
I know I'm blessed to have a wife like you at my old age.
I just can't stop seeing the faces of the soldiers who died.
I can hear their screams all the time.
You spent your life at battlegrounds to protect Silla.
That is your fate as a general.
You carried that heavy burden by yourself.
I am ashamed there is nothing I can do for you.
I know how much you care.
After I conquer Goguryeo and drive out the Tang army,
I'm going to spend a quiet life with you.
Just be patient until then.
Father.
What is it?
The Goguryeo army is attacking Chiljungseong.
What?
I will head to Chiljungseong right away.
Did you report this to His Majesty?
He is headed to Sabiseong to help the Tang army
which is surrounded by the Baekje rebels.
Samgwang, go and ask His Majesty for reinforcements.
There isn't much time. Hurry.
Yes, father.
Take an advanced party and see what the situation is at Chiljungseong.
It must be defended until reinforcements arrive.
Yes, sir.
The Baekje rebels are attacking the south wall of Sabiseong.
If we go around, we could attack them from behind and achieve a victory.
I think you're right.
I will go in the lead to encourage the soldiers.
Do your best.
The soldiers will be very encouraged since you are here.
Your Majesty.
You should be in Seorabeol. What are you doing here?
The Goguryeo army attacked Chiljungseong.
The commander is asking for reinforcements.
We have to turn our army around and go to Chiljungseong.
If we don't go to Sabiseong,
the rebels will take Sabiseong and the Tang army will be annihilated.
I will lead an army to Chiljungseong. Please allow it.
I can't do that.
If we divide our forces, we won't be able to save Sabiseong or Chiljungseong.
I have to decide which one to save.
Chiljungseong is a strategic location.
If the Goguryeo army takes Chiljungseong,
the fortresses south of Jungnyeong will all be taken.
Defending Chiljungseong is more important right now.
Sabiseong
Bring arrows!
We must hold down the fort until the Silla army arrives.
We will open the gate soon.
Attack!
General, the Silla army is here.
What?
They should be going to Chiljungseong. What are they doing here?
Suppress the Baekje rebels!
We have to retreat.
Retreat!
There's no time. We have to hurry.
Father!
Father.
Why did you come alone?
His Majesty went to Sabiseong to help the Tang army.
What?
He didn't send a single soldier to save Chiljungseong?
He can't do this.
Fine.
If he won't send soldiers, I will go with the soldiers I have.
You can't do that.
We can't fight the Goguryeo soldiers by ourselves.
Am I to watch the people of Chiljungseong die?
Move!
Commander!
Chiljungseong has been taken.
Is that true?
When we went to check out the situation, it was about to be taken.
The fortress lord fought to the end, but he and the soldiers all died.
I killed them. I did.
It's not your fault. Don't blame yourself.
If you didn't bring an army,
Sabiseong would have been taken and we would have been annihilated.
I am truly grateful to you.
Chiljungseong was under attack and in danger, but His Majesty chose
to save the Tang army first.
What happened to Chiljungseong?
You should head there right away.
Chiljungseong has been taken.
What?
I lost Chiljungseong to maintain the cause of the alliance.
You must not forget that the fortress lord and people of Chiljungseong
paid for today's victory.
I will remember that.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, what are you doing here?
The people of Chiljungseong died tragically.
What are you doing at the Tang camp?
I'd like to speak with the commander. Please leave us.
Calm down.
I have to hear your answer.
Why did you abandon the people of Chiljungseong to save the Tang army?
Why did you let innocent people die?
If I went to Chiljungseong, Sabiseong would have been taken.
More soldiers would have been sacrificed to recover Sabiseong.
You still should have saved the people of Chiljungseong.
They were people who swore loyalty to you and paid taxes to you.
I can't believe you would abandon your people.
Is this what you dreamed of for the prosperity of Silla and the Three Kingdoms?
I don't understand.
I promise you.
After the Baekje rebels are suppressed, I will recover Chiljungseong.
You might recover the fortress,
but the people who died believing you would save them will not come back to life.
It wasn't the Goguryeo army that killed them.
It was you.
I will never forget this.
Yusin...
~ Silla palace ~ Congratulations on conquering Baekje.
Thank you.
It feels good to be back in Seorabeol.
I heard you united public sentiments and
cared for the families of the dead soldiers while I was gone.
I only fulfilled my duties as a woman of Silla.
I might be lacking,
but I will do what I can until you unify the Three Kingdoms.
Jiso, how is Yusin doing?
He has been broken-hearted since Chiljungseong was taken.
He seems so down. It is upsetting to see.
Stop crying right now.
Why are you showing tears in front of His Majesty.
I am sorry.
I received the king of Baekje's surrender, but I lost a lot.
It pains me that I ended up hurting Yusin.
Don't worry too much.
Yusin has a strong will.
The ground hardens after rain.
He will return to himself soon.
I believe so, too.
I lost in a fair fight. I have no regret as a general.
But I'm worried the Tang emperor will try to take the Three Kingdoms.
Be sure to prevent that and protect the Three Kingdoms and the people.
If you promise that, I can die without any regrets.
I give you my word.
I will not let the Tang army step all over the Three Kingdoms.
Thank you.
I will believe that.
Gyebaek, forgive me.
I am ashamed that I'm not able to keep your promise.
What are the leaders of the Baekje rebels doing here?
Don't misunderstand.
We didn't come here to harm you. We came to discuss the future of Baekje.
I am the commander of the Silla army which conquered Baekje.
How can I discuss the future of Baekje with you?
Since you killed the Ungjin governor, many of the Baekje soldiers are praising you.
Don't misunderstand.
I killed Wang Wendu because the Tang emperor betrayed the cause of our alliance.
It wasn't to help the Baekje rebels.
Baekje has fallen.
Don't waste time trying to raise Baekje again.
Surrender and unite to unify the Three Kingdoms.
The victory between Baekje and Silla is to be seen in time.
But we have to prevent Baekje from becoming a colony of Tang.
Withdraw the Silla army from Baekje.
We will fight the Tang army and defeat them.
We can fight for the victory between Baekje and Silla after that.
What?
You want the sangdaedeung to step down from court?
Ever since Uija surrendered,
the sangdaedeung repeatedly disobeyed royal orders and
destroyed order in court to cause hostility and division.
We are being threatened by the Goguryeo army and Baekje rebels.
We cannot let him continue to act so rashly.
Please strip him of his position and set him as an example to others.
Byeongburyeong!
How dare you impeach the sangdaedeung?
Did you receive the Tang emperor's order to take control of our court?
Everyone knows that he killed governor Wang and
split the court into pro-Tang and anti-Tang factions to cause hostility.
Watch what you say!
How dare you slander the person who put His Majesty on the throne?
You and the pro-Tang faction are destroying order in the court!
Public sentiments are wavering because of rumors that
the sangdaedeung is resisting loyal orders.
Since Chiljungseong was taken, he isn't even appearing in court.
He is neglecting his duties as the leader of the court.
You should have him step down for the sake of unity in court.
Why are you misunderstanding the sangdaedeung's loyalty?
I am only stating my opinion.
The byeongburyeong and Gangsu should be driven out of court.
The pro-Tang faction is instigating division.
They should be fired.
What? Be quiet!
What?
Stop it!
The court should be united when Goguryeo and the Baekje rebels are attacking.
Why are you fighting at a time like this?
I will decide on the matter after deliberating on it.
How long are you going to live in seclusion like this?
Are you never going to see His Majesty again?
The court is divided.
The pro-Tang faction and anti-Tang faction are becoming more hostile.
If you can't solve this matter as the leader of the court,
the conquering of Baekje achieved by young Hwarangs and soldiers
will all go to waste.
I am always prepared to give my life in battle.
If His Majesty tells me to take my life, I will do so.
But I will not reconcile with the pro-Tang faction of the court which is trying to
offer Baekje to the Tang emperor.
If that is how you feel, I will not ask anymore.
But whether you reconcile with father or turn your back,
you must make a decision.
That is the duty of a servant who is to support his reign.
There is a huge country called Tang in the Central Plain.
They will conquer the Central Plain and aim for the Three Kingdoms.
If the Three Kingdoms fight each other,
the people of the Three Kingdoms will become servants of the Tang emperor.
I will not let Tang have an inch of our land.
Chunchu.
Carry out your grand ambitions.
We swore to unify the Three Kingdoms. Let's do that.
Your Majesty.
The sangdaedeung would like to see you.
Show him in.
I'm glad you came.
I have a lot to discuss with you.
I came to wash away all your concerns.
Until now, I served you and was prepared to die to achieve our cause
to unify the Three Kingdoms.
Now that I look back, I realize that your cause and my cause are different.
If you can abandon our people to maintain the cause of the Silla-Tang alliance,
what's the use of that cause?
How could unification of the Three Kingdoms in that manner be worthwhile?
Yusin...
I will step down from the court.
As long as I am the leader of the court, I will upset you.
I will end up continuing to cause hostility in court.
I will step down from the court and live as a common man.
Please allow it.
Why can't you understand how I feel?
My heart is torn to pieces from losing the people of Chiljungseong.
But the only way to comfort their souls is to unify the Three Kingdoms.
Don't you know that?
I don't know.
I don't know what you're thinking.
I really don't know!
I don't know.
I spent my life with you, but I don't understand you.
How can I be the leader of the court?
Your Majesty!