King's Dream
I am proud of all of you for conquering Baekje
to achieve prosperity for Silla and to save the people of the Three Kingdoms.
The sangdaedeung led the army and conquered Baekje to end battle
between Silla and Baekje.
I am giving him the title of daegakgan to reward his merit.
Your loyalty will be recorded in history as the first contribution to
unifying the Three Kingdoms.
Your Majesty, I will not forget your grace until the day I die.
I will review the merits of the generals and soldiers who fought.
I will appoint titles and reward them for their merits.
I will also posthumously appoint titles to the soldiers who died.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
The conquering of Baekje is only the first step to unifying the Three Kingdoms.
Unification of the Three Kingdoms isn't about conquering the land with force.
Is it about winning over the hearts of the people of the Three Kingdoms.
It will be a long and rough journey.
We will have to suppress the Baekje rebels and conquer Goguryeo.
We will also have to crush the Tang emperor's ambitions to make us colonies.
I will not give up on unification until the people of the Three Kingdoms are saved.
I hope that after today, the pro-Tang and anti-Tang factions aren't hostile.
You must work together for the unification of the Three Kingdoms.
I will believe in your loyalty.
Your Majesty, the court and I will give our full loyalty for unification.
Hurray for unification!
Hurray for His Majesty!
Hurray for unification!
Hurray for His Majesty!
Hurray! Hurray!
His Majesty gave you the title of daegakgan which is unprecedented.
It is a declaration of his faith in you.
I was so worried about the two of you.
I am finally relieved.
I am sorry for causing you concern.
Our family has a daegakgan.
Bangul might have died at Hwangsanbeol,
but I'm sure he will be proud that his death wasn't in vain.
You roared like thunder in battle and scared the enemy.
I can't believe you're showing tears.
What if our enemies call you a crybaby general?
I'm just so touched.
I don't deserve it, but I became the ichan.
I will do my best to support His Majesty.
It isn't just you.
All the generals are grateful to His Majesty for rewarding them.
I will hold a banquet at Poseoksa today to unite the royal family and court.
Let's wind down a bit.
That's nice.
Uncle, why the dark expression?
I am burdened because His Majesty was too generous to me.
You more than deserve it.
Don't be too modest.
I plan to step down from court for a while.
Uncle, this is an important time. Why do you want to leave the court now?
I still believe that the Tang army has to be attacked if
we truly want to unify the Three Kingdoms.
If I support His Majesty with such a disloyal heart,
I will only cause trouble in court.
You can't leave.
The Baekje rebels and Goguryeo army are aiming for Seorabeol.
I can't let you go.
I think His Majesty made me daegakgan
so I would step back from the front lines for a while.
I will respect his intentions.
I will return after I control my mind.
Support His Majesty well until then.
Goodbye.
The Wae court sent Bu Yeopung back to Baekje.
If he is crowned as the king, the rebels will attack more fiercely.
I asked the Tang emperor to send Bu Yeoyung as the Ungjin governor.
If the Baekje rebels crown Bu Yeopung as the king to raise an army,
Bu Yeoyung will have to be accepted as a Silla citizen to calm public sentiments.
Will the Tang emperor send him?
If we are to calm down the drifting people of Baekje,
we need to care for them, not use force on them.
The Tang emperor will realize that even if he doesn't right now.
Gangsu, give away rice to the drifters who are starving.
I will care for them as if they are Silla citizens.
Your Majesty, that rice could become military rations for the Baekje rebels.
Even so, we cannot win their hearts without filling their stomachs.
Do as I say.
He wants me to send Bu Yeoyung as the Ungjin governor?
Why is he questioning my authority?
There is much resistance in Ungjin.
If Bu Yeopung returns and joins forces with the rebels, they will be in high spirit.
Bu Yeoyung had a high reputation.
If you send him to look after public sentiments in Ungjin,
it should dampen the spirits of the rebels.
Should my soldiers in Sabiseong have to fear a bunch of rebels?
Do they, supreme commander?
Of course not.
No matter how much the rebels attack, your soldiers are fulfilling their duties.
The rebels should be suppressed.
Good.
Baekje is already a colony of Tang.
How can I make the son of a fallen king a governor?
I will punish everyone who refused a royal order and show them my power.
Return to Silla and tell your king.
Loyalty! Loyalty!
Father, forgive me for returning to Baekje so late.
Bu Yeopung went to Wae as a boy and returned after 30 years.
He is recorded as advising the Wae court and being respected.
With his return, the revival movement was about to take a new turn.
Prince, the people of Baekje prayed for your return.
I couldn't sleep at the thought of seeing my people.
Let's go.
I, Bu Yeopung, will drive out the Silla-Tang army and
comfort my people who are suffering.
Loyal soldiers of Baekje!
Your loyalty will open up a new sky for Baekje.
Give your lives to drive out the Silla-Tang army and revive Baekje.
Glory to Baekje's revival!
Glory!
Hurray for His Majesty!
The revival army of Baekje crowned Bu Yeopung as king.
They started to recover the fortresses that were taken by the Silla-Tang army.
The Tang army was repeatedly defeated.
The Baekje drifters who were in rage over the killing and plundering
joined the rebels and the Tang army became isolated.
Emperor Gaozong sent Liu Rengui to save Liu Renyuan's Tang army and
suppress the revival army of Baekje.
I will kill the Silla-Tang army and save Baekje from crisis.
I order the generals to gather and move quickly.
We will obey your order and save Baekje.
Empress Saimai decided to send an army to save Baekje.
The conquering of Baekje was turning into an international battle with
Tang, Goguryeo, the Baekje rebels and Wae.
The Tang emperor sent Liu Rengui instead of Bu Yeoyung?
He is a man with a violent personality.
If he becomes the Ungjin governor, the people of Baekje will turn.
I am sorry I wasn't able to convey your intention to the Tang emperor.
I know you are working hard for our cause in the Tang court.
Don't blame yourself.
It's too bad that the Tang emperor can't realize
that people rebel more when force is used.
Many Silla soldiers gave their lives to take Sabiseong.
We can't let the Baekje rebels recover Sabiseong.
I will go to Sabi and fight the rebels.
Please allow it.
Bu Yeopung is recovering the fortresses of Baekje.
I received a report that the Goguryeo army will use Chiljungseong as a base
to attack the fortresses in the border area.
The Wae court is also sending reinforcements.
We need measures to defend ourselves.
Your Majesty, suppressing the Baekje rebels is more urgent than
defending against the Goguryeo army.
You should send the army to Sabiseong.
If we send our soldiers to Sabi and Goguryeo takes control of the northern border,
Seorabeol will be in danger.
Leave Sabiseong to the Tang army and prepare against Goguryeo.
Heumsun and Pumil, lead an army to Sabi.
Defend against the Baekje rebels until Liu Rengui arrives with reinforcements.
Your Majesty, what if the Goguryeo army attacks while we're gone?
I will have the daegakgan defend against Goguryeo.
Uncle?
He stepped down from court due to an illness.
Can he take on such a responsibility?
Your Majesty, that is a wise decision.
The daegakgan will jump out of bed for his country.
He will gladly right.
Go with the byeongburyeong and ask him to go to battle.
I can feel your loyalty and spirit for the cause of unification.
It is truly overwhelming.
You flatter me.
Uncle, it's been a long time.
Your wife must be taking good care of you.
You look well.
Are you in good health?
I have forgotten the worries of the world.
What brings you here to see an old man?
His Majesty presented an opportunity for you to go to battle.
Battle?
Isn't it what you wanted?
You should return to Seorabeol and prepare for battle.
I will make some tea.
They will be leaving soon.
You don't have to make any tea.
I thought you'd be happy.
What is the problem?
I am old and recuperating. How do you expect me to fight in battle?
If I go to battle, I will be defeated.
Why are you using an illness as an excuse to avoid saving the country from a crisis?
Pro-Tang officials like you wanted to drive me out of court.
Why are you trying to force me to go to battle?
You rely on the Tang army. Ask the Tang emperor for more soldiers.
That will solve all your problems.
That's a bit excessive.
I am just as loyal as you are!
Was your loyalty to offer Baekje to the Tang emperor?
Uncle, why are you refusing His Majesty's order because of a personal grudge?
I am truly disappointed.
My opinions regarding the pro-Tang faction aren't a personal grudge.
The fate of Silla depends on it.
Don't you know that?
The two factions are only hostile now, but after we conquer Goguryeo,
they will fight each other until one faction dies.
Do you really not know that?
If you think I'm resisting a royal order and that I stepped down from court
because of a personal grudge, I don't have anything more to say to you,
so leave.
Uncle!
Inmun, stop.
We should go for now.
I will relay your answer to father.
We should return to Seorabeol.
Uncle seems to be sick in heart.
Watch what you say.
He spent his life to achieve the cause of unifying the Three Kingdoms with father.
Why did he change so much?
I know what uncle is concerned about.
Crown prince.
Jiso, why did you come out?
Give this to His Majesty.
He will know the daegakgan's sincere feelings.
Okay. Take good care of uncle.
Why were you so cold to Inmun and the byeongburyeong?
His Majesty might misunderstand.
He is a wise person. He will not misunderstand.
Even if I am about to die,
he knows I am prepared to take the lead in conquering Goguryeo.
I'm sure he knows that.
Uncle refused a royal order.
His loyalty must have changed.
Inmun!
Don't talk about uncle's loyalty like that.
He stepped down from court for unification of the court.
He refused to go to battle because he is anti-Tang.
Anyone who puts his personal beliefs before the country
doesn't qualify to be a servant.
What?
The writing style of a person shows his heart.
Yusin's writing still shows the resolve we had when we swore to our cause
at king Jinheung's monument.
He is too great a servant to be in my shade.
What do you mean by that?
A servant who can't be in a ruler's shade will become a traitor or
commit treason to take the throne.
Uncle was loyal to the royal family and court all his life.
I am going to believe that you know what uncle's sincere feelings are.
I will take care of this.
Go to Sabi and give a message to the Ungjin governor.
Yes, father.
This was the fanciest capital of the Three Kingdoms.
It has been turned into ruins because of plundering by the Tang army.
Please stop.
What did they do?
A Silla person dares to stop the Tang army?
He is the crown prince of Silla and I am an official of the Tang court.
Where are you taking them?
They are being executed for colluding with the Baekje rebels.
- Go on. - Yes, sir.
Let's go.
They only want to save their country. What did they do wrong?
Why are Tang soldiers acting like they own the Three Kingdoms?
You can't waver over personal feelings.
Let's go.
The king of Silla wants you to govern according to the laws of Baekje.
If you could pardon them, you could stabilize public sentiments.
We are in battle.
The people here are all prisoners of the emperor.
I will punish them by military law and discipline.
Anyone who colludes with the rebels will be killed as an example.
You should win over their hearts, not take over by force.
This is not Tang. This is territory of the Three Kingdoms.
If the Tang soldiers kill and plunder,
as the crown prince of Silla, I will not sit by idly.
What?
I am here with the emperor's order. You dare to threaten me?
I am warning you.
Calm down.
Sabi and Ungjin are under the jurisdiction of the Tang army.
We will consider your advice, but we will do as we see fit.
Do not interfere.
Your Majesty, the Baekje rebels crowned Bu Yeopung as king.
They are attacking the Tang army.
What about the Silla army?
Kim Yusin is using an illness as an excuse and refusing to fight.
Kim Chunchu and Kim Yusin are divided and so is the court.
You don't have to worry about Silla.
Kim Chunchu and Kim Yusin are loyal to each other as lifetime friends.
Do you think they would fight amongst themselves that easily?
My spies in Silla will take care of it.
Kim Chunchu will have to abandon Kim Yusin.
Kim Yusin will have to commit treason and take the throne
or become a traitor forever.
What does it say?
I can't believe it!
The king of Silla involved the Tang army to cause battle.
He betrayed the Three Kingdoms by offering Baekje to the Tang emperor.
The only hero to protect the Three Kingdoms is Kim Yusin.
Citizens of Silla, crown Kim Yusin as the king.
Dethrone Kim Chunchu and maintain peace of the Three Kingdoms.
This is the doing of Goguryeo spies. They want public sentiments to waver.
Find all the Goguryeo spies in the capital.
Your Majesty, just finding the Goguryeo spies won't solve the problem.
What are you talking about?
I'm sorry, but there is a rumor that the daegakgan will commit treason.
The people are nervous.
This happened because he refused a royal order.
You will have to punish him to stabilize public sentiments.
Interrogate the daegakgan and settle public sentiments.
You must interrogate the daegakgan.
I will think about what to do.
Make sure rumors like this don't spread again.
Who's there?
I speak as a general who serves the Three Kingdoms
and protects the people of the Three Kingdoms.
The Tang soldiers that Kim Chunchu brought committed murder and acts of brutality.
The people of Goguryeo and even Silla are terrified.
Even if Kim Chunchu unifies the Three Kingdoms,
the people will consider him an enemy who sold the Three Kingdoms.
He will not win the hearts of the people of the Three Kingdoms.
If you are to stop the Tang emperor from making the Three Kingdoms colonies,
the only way is for you to drive out the pro-Tang factions and take the throne.
If you raise an army, Goguryeo will help you fight the Tang emperor.
Me and the people of the Three Kingdoms will wait for your answer.
What are you doing out here?
Father came to see you.
What? His Majesty?
What brings you to such a humble place?
I heard you couldn't fight because you were sick, so I came to see you.
I'm glad you're well enough to go hunting.
My illness isn't physical.
I avoided going to battle because I couldn't control my heart.
Please forgive my disloyalty.
You will not be able to recover until the Tang army is driven out and
the pro-Tang factions are removed from court.
I know how you feel.
I know you stepped down from court out of loyalty for me.
I know you are trying to control your rage.
Are you really not going to fight against Goguryeo?
Just punish me and execute me.
Then I can die without abandoning my cause of unification.
Okay.
I didn't come to order you to battle.
Nobody will force you to go to battle.
I hope you can get over all the disappointment soon.
I will wait until you recover and return to Seorabeol on your own.
I will wait until you ask to go to battle.
Thank you for your understanding.
Goguryeo spies are trying to distance the two of us.
There are many false rumors.
I could wish for nothing more than for you to
make sure the people don't fall for such evil strategies.
Why didn't you interrogate the daegakgan?
His hostility toward the Tang army could threaten the Silla-Tang alliance.
Yusin isn't anti-Tang because of a personal grudge or for fame.
It is because of his beliefs to unify the Three Kingdoms.
I am not going to question his loyalty. Do not mention it again.
But if he refuses to fight, public sentiments will waver.
Even Yusin agreed to the cause of the alliance that the peace of the
Three Kingdoms has to be achieved by the people.
If the court elucidates the cause of the alliance to the people,
we should be able to settle public sentiments.
Protect His Majesty!
Kill Kim Chunchu for selling the Three Kingdoms to the Tang emperor!
Who sent you to kill me?
Yeongae Somun or Bu Yeopung?
Assassins might appear again. You should rush back to Seorabeol.
Assassins were sent to kill His Majesty?
Who sent them?
There wasn't anything on them that could identify them.
I'm glad His Majesty is alright.
It happened after he came to visit you.
There are going to be more rumors.
Rumors?
There are rumors that you are planning to commit treason.
What? Treason?
I think His Majesty came to see if those rumors were true.
If the rumors continue to spread, public sentiments will turn.
The Baekje rebels and Goguryeo army will attack more fiercely.
Then His Majesty will be even more suspicious.
How about going to court and proving your innocence?
His Majesty will not be suspicious because of false rumors.
I will not beg a court full of pro-Tang factions to clear my name.
Silla palace
Your Majesty, there is a rumor that two dragons are fighting over the throne.
There is a rumor that uncle in training iron soldiers to drive out the pro-Tang factions.
The people of the Three Kingdoms are in rage over the killings and persecution.
They are inclined toward Yusin.
Is that your intention?
Is this how our fate is to be?
How can you be so coldhearted?
Proud iron infantrymen!
With the blood you shed, Silla conquered Sabiseong.
We received king Uija's surrender.
But the pro-Tang factions want to give your credit to the Tang emperor.
I will kill all of the Tang emperor's dogs and unify the Three Kingdoms.
Are you prepared to give your lives to unify the Three Kingdoms?
Loyalty! Loyalty! Loyalty!
Loyalty will be divided today.
Advance to Seorabeol!
Kill all the hunting dogs of Tang!
Kim Yusin, why did you raise an army and attack the palace?
Baekje which was conquered by your loyal soldiers and Goguryeo
will be stepped all over by Tang.
Trust me.
I will use Tang's power to conquer Baekje and Goguryeo,
then I will drive Tang out and Silla will enjoy an age of peace.
Now is the time.
Break off the alliance with Tang and give the order to kill Tang soldiers.
Kill the men who are puppets for the Tang emperor!
Kim Yusin.
Are you going to commit treason?
Are you refusing the king's order?
Your Majesty!
Why are you trying to quash your dream to achieve peace through unification?
I gave my life to crown you and served you with my full loyalty.
If you intend to make the people of Silla servants of Tang,
I will drag you off the royal seat myself.
Kim Yusin, you are not my servant.
You are just the leader of a band of traitors.
I will kill you myself.
Instead of being a hero, will you really disgrace your name as a traitor?
will kill you to achieve your grand dream.