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We have news of victory.
The prime minister and commander Ko Mu had a joint strategy.
Murong Chui has been driven away and we recovered Hyeondoseong.
The heavens helped Goguryeo.
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
We won the battle, but we lost many soldiers and citizens.
That is nothing to congratulate.
Many of our people are in sorrow.
Don't be excited about our victory.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Prince Damdeok said to give this to you.
It is the Houyan emperor's flag.
It was taken from the enemy camp.
Lay this out at the entrance of my palace.
I will step on it every day and remember what Houyan did to us.
You must not forget the pain we are suffering today.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will make Houyan compensate for damages from this battle.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Royal Palace of Houyan
Memorial tablet of Murong Zhou (Murong Bao's younger brother)
Your Majesty, this battle isn't over yet.
It will be over when Goguryeo is annihilated and I get revenge on Damdeok.
Your Majesty, a letter came from the king of Goguryeo.
The king of Goguryeo?
Read it.
- You should go to the royal palace. - I said read it.
I, the king of Goguryeo, order...
Order the emperor of Houyan.
I can't read anymore.
Please understand.
Read it.
All our ancestors will hear what the king of Goguryeo has to say.
Please kill me.
I can't read this.
I'll read it.
I, the king of Goguryeo, order the emperor of Houyan.
You will come to Goguryeo and kneel to beg for forgiveness.
Your Majesty, that's nonsense.
Give me that letter.
I will burn it.
Is burning this letter going to bring back your brother?
Is it going to erase our defeat?
But...
This is what battle is like.
If we don't want to be humiliated like this, we have to win.
Come to Goguryeo?
He dares tell me to kneel and beg for forgiveness?
Fine, I'll give you what you want.
Prepare to go to Goguryeo.
No, Your Majesty.
You can't send him to Goguryeo.
It's admitting that we will be submissive to Goguryeo.
Please reconsider.
Did I say I'm submitting to Goguryeo?
I will chase away the Beiwei soldiers at the border.
You will go to Goguryeo and buy us some time.
We could have conquered Goguryeo in time if it wasn't for Beiwei.
Prevent Goguryeo from holding hands with Beiwei.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Make way!
Soldiers are returning with a victory. Gungnaeseong Fortress
The prime minister is returning.
General Ko Mu is returning.
Hurray for the prince!
Damdeok.
Damju.
Dammang.
Are you alright?
Are you injured?
I'm alright.
You're a real man now.
I have to look up to you now.
Nonsense.
I'll lower myself.
Let's go in.
Okay.
Prime minister.
This is commander Ko Mu's list of meritorious achievements.
Most of them are generals of Gyerubu or the royal family.
It's natural since Yodongseong has been defeated by Gyerubu.
It's too excessive.
Except for you, me and Yeon Salta, there isn't anyone from other clans.
The other clans weren't just standing by and watching.
They fulfilled defense duties in the rear
and supplied military rations and equipment.
That doesn't compare to fighting with your life.
This could just increase power for Gyerubu.
Goguryeo was established by the five clans of Sono, Gyeru, Jeollo, Gwanno and Sunno.
One clan shouldn't have more power than the others.
I know that.
Still, a merit is a merit.
They shed blood for this country.
Don't speak of it anymore.
Gyerubu isn't the problem.
I saw great chaos in the future of Goguryeo.
Great confusion?
Didn't you hear the people cheering for Prince Damdeok?
They support him as much as they support the king.
That will be great chaos.
A prince who won't take the throne shouldn't have so much public support.
Go ahead and shoot.
Why aren't you shooting?
It's dark. I can't see the target very well.
Don't lie to me.
Is it because you might shoot better than me?
Dammang.
It's alright. Go ahead and shoot.
Then, I'll shoot first.
It's a bull's eye. You shoot well.
I practiced in the palace.
It can't compare to your shooting in battle.
It's your turn.
Shoot.
- Dammang. - It's an order.
Will you disobey me?
Don't go easy on me.
The bow broke...
I'm sorry for disappointing you.
I can't shoot better than you.
Stop being so humble.
Fine.
Let's shoot again when you have a new bow.
Okay.
Let's go.
Okay.
Announce the people with merit.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The highest merit goes to commander Ko Mu.
The victory wouldn't have been possible without his leadership.
Reward him with the appropriate land and money.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Next, for risking their lives to deceive the enemy, general Ko Chang.
General Mo Duyeong and General Mo Duru.
You will all be promoted one rank and rewarded land and money.
- Thank you, Your Majesty. - Thank you, Your Majesty.
Next, about ten generals including Do Gwang, Yeo Mun and Somu.
Your Majesty, the prime minister and minister of defense also have high merit.
They must have been too humble to include their names.
Please reward them.
They did achieve high merit.
I will reward them.
Something is a little strange.
Why isn't Prince Damdeok on the list?
Prince Damdeok?
It isn't a mistake.
He is on the list for disciplinary action.
What? Disciplinary action?
He disobeyed a military command twice.
He moved 200 soldiers without receiving approval.
Then, he let Murong Bao go.
Anyone who disobeys a military command during battle should be executed.
What? Executed?
I heard he achieved great merit.
His scheme trapped the Houyan army and got us the victory.
What about that?
No matter how great his merit, he disobeyed a military command.
The army will lose order if soldiers keep disobeying commands.
That isn't fair.
You took soldiers at will and only showed up in the end, but achieved merit.
Why should Prince Damdeok receive disciplinary action?
Are you still saying there is no mistake?
His Majesty approved of that.
It was the best solution for that crisis.
That's right.
Don't talk to him like that. He put his life on the line for Goguryeo.
Commander Ko Mu, what do you think?
The prime minister is right.
It was a critical situation, but the prince did disobey a command.
He should receive disciplinary action.
If he isn't punished, we can't set the order of this country straight.
Please consider the request.
Your Majesty, there shouldn't be any dispute because of me.
I know what I did wrong.
Many soldiers and generals died and suffered because of me.
I will accept any punishment.
I will give up all my titles and fight as a common soldier.
A common soldier?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will go anywhere you order me to.
I will eat and sleep and fight just like the other soldiers.
My wrongdoing was at a battleground.
Let me pay for it at another battleground.
Wrongdoing?
What's wrong about achieving merit in battle?
What did you do wrong to be punished?
I disobeyed a military command.
How can grandfather do that? He sided with the prime minister.
Sit and calm down.
Mother, the prime minister went too far.
I'm sure he has his reasons.
No.
You didn't see him.
He is in contempt of the royal family.
Watch what you say.
I know how loyal he is.
Don't doubt his loyalty because of something petty.
Petty?
How is this petty?
He is trying to lower our morale.
He is slandering my brother.
Slander?
Didn't you see the commander agree with the prime minister?
The prime minister followed my order.
What about his true intentions?
He let the crown prince go to save our soldiers.
The prime minister isn't acknowledging his merits, only his wrongdoing.
Do we have to submit to that?
Whose country is this?
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean that.
The decision was made by the king of this country.
Damdeok admitted his wrongdoing and accepted punishment.
Commander.
Why did you say that?
This isn't just a matter of Prince Damdeok.
It is a matter of Gyerubu's power.
They just stated military law.
They are not wrong.
But the prince achieved higher merit than his wrongdoing.
How can you punish him only for his wrongdoing?
I think this was planned.
There's no other explanation.
They showed their intentions.
Father, you have to do something.
Yes, commander.
They will try to take command of national affairs, too.
Who would dare do that when the king is in power?
Don't be too sure.
It's unfortunate the matter was settled like that.
If I sided with Damdeok, they would have asked for a greater punishment.
I understand that, but I'm worried.
Their power has grown.
Gae Yeonsu has changed.
Like general Ko Chang said, you have to do something.
Father.
What is it?
Please reconsider.
What?
About taking disciplinary action against Damdeok.
Gungnaeseong is in a commotion.
Disciplinary action?
Who said that?
People are saying you're trying to chase him away to a distant area.
Never mind what people are saying.
The king really loves Prince Damdeok.
I don't want the king to be mad at you.
Why would he be mad at me? It is my duty to tell him the truth.
The prince committed a wrongdoing.
I can't let it go.
The punishment is too harsh.
He is to be a great pillar of this country.
You can't send him away like that.
Do you still think he is your friend?
Don't lose judgment because you studied and played together.
How will you lead this country when you're swayed by your emotions?
What are you going to do with him then?
He can't stay in Gungnaeseong for long for the stability of the palace.
A prince who isn't going to take the throne should be like commander Ko Mu.
He should defend the country at the border area.
It is for order in the country.
Don't say anything more about it.
Come in.
Bow to King Dongmyeongseong, the founder of Goguryeo.
Yes.
Are you disappointed with me?
No.
You must be since I asked that my grandson be punished.
Do you know why the prime minister wants to send you far away?
Yes.
You do?
It's because I have more power.
I went to shoot arrows with Dammang the other night.
He told me to shoot an arrow.
I couldn't shoot freely like I did in battle.
Why not?
I don't know.
I felt I shouldn't show off what I do well in front of him.
I didn't think I should try to beat him.
Your place isn't here in Gungnaeseong.
There isn't a place for us in this palace.
Our duty is to protect Goguryeo from the border.
That is our destiny.
I know.
Does that upset you?
No.
Good.
I will remember what you said.
Prince, Ko Un is here.
Look who's here. It's been so long.
Have a seat.
How are you?
Fine.
I wanted to see you.
We knew which way the Houyan emperor was coming because of Wonbong.
Thank you.
You disobeyed a command because of that.
Is that how it turns out?
I heard you're fighting as a common soldier.
I asked for it.
Don't worry.
How are things at the Central Plain?
Prince! Prince!
What's all the commotion?
An envoy came from Houyan.
Is that so?
Are they coming to beg for forgiveness?
That was unexpected.
The leader of the envoy is Murong Bao, the crown prince.
Murong Bao?
The crown prince?
Yes, he is here with armed soldiers.
What?
He must be crazy.
An envoy with armed soldiers?
That is unacceptable.
What are the ministers doing?
Nobody can do anything.
They're saying they are the crown prince's escorts.
What?
We have to make them retreat.
I will go with you.
Let's go.
Those...
How dare you parade around here after killing so many Goguryeo people?
You deserve to die.
Leave! Go back to your country!
Go back to your country!
Leave!
Leave right now!
You burned my son to death.
You wretch!
You...
Shield unit!
What are you doing? Get rid of them!
Yes, sir!
Move! Move!
You wretch!
Move!
- You wretch! - Move!
You wretch!
Move!
You crazy old woman.
Stop!
Lower that sword right now!
How dare you raise a sword here?
It's been a while, Prince Damdeok.
What are our soldiers doing?
Take their swords.
What are you doing?
We are just escorting the crown prince.
Who will be responsible if this mob harms the crown prince?
Don't give them your swords.
What did you just say?
Mob?
Did you call our people a mob?
What else are they?
You're the mob.
You lost the battle and fled.
How dare you raise a sword here?
We are just an envoy that came to give a letter to the king.
Don't force it.
What country's envoy comes armed?
If that is Houyan etiquette, return and come back with proper manners.
Do you want to be humiliated with my sword again?
Lower your weapons.
Now!
Give me your sword.
What?
My sword, too?
You came to deliver a letter. What do you need a sword for?
I will keep it well and return it when you leave.
Do you know the meaning of this sword?
I received this from my father when I was designated crown prince.
It's a treasure.
I said I'd return it.
You!
Give it to me right now.
Crown prince.
You can't do that.
If there is one little scratch, I won't forgive you.
I will keep it well and return it.
The Houyan envoy will follow me.
Let's go.
Welcome.
Was everything alright on the way here?
Yes.
The prince of Goguryeo treated us very well.
You should meet the king.
Let's go inside.
What...
How dare you?
This is our emperor's flag.
It is to remind us of what you did.
Let's go in.
What?
You want me to step on this flag to enter?
You stepped all over our country.
I won't enter until you remove this flag right now.
Look here.
You won't meet the king?
That isn't proper etiquette for an envoy.
Give us a minute.
You have to be strong.
How can I step on father's flag?
I can't do that.
I won't!
Please wait a moment.
Crown prince! Crown prince!
What is the crown prince of Houyan doing?
He is in his room.
He didn't even eat dinner.
Of course not.
He was told to step on his father.
I'm sorry for asking, but how about removing the flag?
They are from an enemy country, but you can't block the path of an envoy.
I decided to leave it there.
I wouldn't have put it there if I was going to consider their feelings.
I am going to make them realize what they did wrong.
You are right.
We have to show them how strong our will is.
It might just cause more trouble.
What if they use it as an excuse and attack again?
They don't have the power to attack us.
According to my sources, the Houyan emperor went to the border to fight Beiwei.
Did you say Beiwei?
Yes.
They are afraid that we will join forces with Beiwei.
This is a great opportunity for us.
If we join forces with Beiwei and attack Houyan, we can have our revenge.
Attack Houyan...
It's too soon.
We suffered great damages from the previous battle.
We have to sow seeds now.
It's not right to recruit people who should be farming.
Then what should we do?
An envoy from Beiwei will arrive soon.
Use him.
Use the envoy from Beiwei?
It will cost a lot of money to restore all the damages.
If it looks like we joined forces with Beiwei and will attack,
we can receive a large sum of money for compensation.
We can restore damages and raise more power.
You are right.
We can't raise an army at this time.
We have to get as much as we can in compensation from Houyan.
Crown prince, please calm down.
Did you forget the emperor's command?
The envoy from Beiwei will arrive soon.
You have to estrange them.
You saw how they humiliated me.
You want me to let that go?
Think of general Han Xin who crawled under a drunk hoodlum.
Did you say Han Xin?
He might have been able to do that, but I won't.
Crown prince.
What is that?
Poison.
It's a powerful poison from a swellfish in the south.
What?
The emperor gave it to me.
If things don't go well, he said to kill the envoy from Beiwei.
That would estrange the two countries.
He did?
I'm wondering if we should use this poison on someone else.
What are you talking about?
I think we should kill Damdeok with this.
Damdeok?
We can frame the Beiwei envoy.
That would ruin their alliance.
It's killing two birds with one stone.
Kill Damdeok with this poison?
Damdeok...
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What is this supposed to mean?
It means when we crossed the border we didn't invade Goguryeo.
You vulgar...
Crown prince!
I'll kill you if you make another move like that.
What are you doing?
He punched the crown prince of Houyan.
What should we do with him?
You should send him to Chaekseong.
Chaekseong is...
Is Chaekseong a dangerous place?
The crown prince of Houyan would like to have dinner with you.
These pipes were made in Houyan.
I would like to give them to you as a gift.
Are you sure you applied poison on the pipes?
A single contact will kill him.