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Episode 13
Prince, there must be some misunderstanding.
You!
I just heard you.
What exactly is the prime minister hiding from me?
Prince.
Did Fengba of Houyan really try to kill me?
I asked you, was it Fengba?
At the place where you were attacked...
they found his nameplate.
Nameplate?
Where's the nameplate then?
I... that...
I gave it to the prime minister.
You gave it to the prime minister?
So that's what the prime minister's hiding?
That... well...
I could have died and the prime minister...
is fully aware of all this?
You kept it from the king and the ministers?
Did I say it right?
Prince,
the prime minister just wanted to prevent a war.
If His Majesty found out the truth that the Houyan envoy tried to kill you,
a huge war would have broken out.
The prime minister thought it was too late
and decided to conceal it for the benefit of Goguryeo.
Goguryeo's benefit?
Did you just say it was for the benefit of Goguryeo?
The life of a prince of Goguryeo was threatened by an enemy assassin.
The prime minister knew this and hid it.
Is that for the benefit of Goguryeo?
The prime minister chose the future of the people of Goguryeo
over what he thought to be your death.
So was the prime minister right in doing that?
Prince, if he know you were alive,
the prime minister wouldn't have done that.
Prince, it's already in the past.
If you don't want any trouble in the court...
What? Trouble?
You guys dare talk of trouble in front of a prince?
Your Highness,
please forgive us
and try to understand why the prime minister did that.
- You still... - Prince!
Please forgive us.
[Gungnaeseong royal palace]
Prince Damdeok's alive?
Is that really true?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Not only that,
he also led the battle at Chaekseong and defeated the Mohe.
That's a miracle.
Did Prince Damdeok really lead the battle at Chaekseong himself?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
Thank you.
Your Majesty, I knew brother would be alive.
I'm going to greet the triumphant troops myself.
Prepare a welcoming ceremony.
Yes, Your Majesty.
How on earth did this happen?
How can someone presumed dead not only came back alive,
he found out about everything?
I don't know what to say, Prime Minister.
He won't let this go so easily. [Ga Raji]
What are we going to do?
All of us will be accused of treason and be executed.
Hiding the evidence was the right thing to do.
If a war against Houyan started out of rage,
Goguryeo would have been in danger.
Hey.
How should we take responsibility?
Responsibility?
What have we done wrong?
What's wrong with saving the country from a crisis?
All of it was for Goguryeo.
Do you want to start another war against Houyan?
Nothing will come out of telling the king.
However,
aren't you worried that Prince Damdeok won't let it go?
We could be accused of treason.
Concealing such a matter like this from the king,
it's a great unforgivable sin.
Prime Minister, please say something.
Right now, the king...
this countries loyal ministers or Prince Damdeok
tell me who do you think he would believe more?
Move aside! Move!
Brother, you're alright.
Uncle? How's uncle?
He's critical.
What?
Uncle!
Uncle.
You're alright.
I can close my eyes now that I've seen you.
Uncle, why did you say that?
You must get up quickly and take revenge against Goguryeo.
Revenge!
I know I'll die.
Uncle.
Uncle!
You've to achieve the dream your father and I couldn't...
you must take my place.
Drive the Goguryeo people out and establish a country for the Mohe.
You must... must...
Uncle...
Uncle!
Chief!
- Chief! - Chief!
Chief!
Damdeok...
until I've my revenge with your blood for my uncle and people...
I won't cry.
I'll definitely take revenge with your blood.
Hurray for the prince! Hurray!
Bisu, they know we won.
Yeo Seokgae, stop looking around and acting like a country bumpkin.
Punk, we're heroes who saved the country.
They should welcome us like this.
Heroes? Us?
Of course, who else?
We've a very bright future ahead of us now.
Your Majesty.
It's me, Damdeok.
Yes, you're back.
You're alive.
You came back alive.
I'm sorry for causing you so much concern.
Why are you saying that?
I'm just glad you came back alive like this.
Mother.
Why did you make me worry so much?
I'm sorry.
Come on, let's go inside.
Come on.
Come on, let's go inside.
Come on...
Being alive and achieving victory...
I'm not sure which I should congratulate more, prince?
Thank you, Prime Minister.
It was all thanks to you that I could come back alive like this.
Your Majesty.
Prince Damdeok led the battle to victory in Chaekseong.
I'm so happy.
I'm honored, Your Majesty.
That was because
I was worried as we couldn't find you.
But you came back alive with victory.
Your Majesty.
The prince achieved high merit for Goguryeo as a common soldier.
How about restoring his rank and having him return to the palace?
Return to the palace?
Yes, Your Majesty.
He should be brought back from Chaekseong to Gungnaeseong and recover from all this.
Your Majesty, what the prime minister said is right.
The prince fought in consecutive battles, so he should rest a while.
Please accept the prime minister's request.
I know what you're saying.
Prince Damdeok's rank will be restored.
Be an example as a Goguryeo general.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I'll obey your command.
Tell us what happened to you.
Who tried to murder you?
Do you have any idea?
The people who attacked me...
I don't know.
But I can only guess that they are people who know me well.
Who's that exactly?
Then, you couldn't find any proof of that?
No, Your Majesty.
But, how can the heavens not know the truth?
The truth of that incident will definitely be revealed some day.
[Ko Mu's quarters]
Come on.
I'm so glad the prince can stay in Gungnaeseong.
But today,
did you see the prime minister and his faction's faces?
They seemed to be on guard with what Prince Damdeok was going to say.
That's right, commander.
The prime minister may have requested that Prince Damdeok remains in Gungnaeseong,
but can't you tell that he was thinking of something else?
I too am worried.
Is he up to something?
Politics are for the court ministers.
You shouldn't cause any trouble in the country with this..
If you're going to aggravate factions, don't come to my house.
However,
you must be a fence now for Prince Damdeok and protect.
That's right, commander.
Have we been able to do anything for the prince up to now?
What more do you want?
The best way to help Damdeok is fighting well in battle.
If you really care for Prince Damdeok,
take good care of yourselves.
[Yeongung, Gae Yeonsu's quarters, Gungnaeseong]
Prime Minister,
why did you suggest that the prince remain here?
It won't do us any good to have him near us.
If he tells the king...
Prince Damdeok's aware of the truth, but he didn't say anything.
We don't know what he'll do,
but we've to concede that much.
And he just came back from a life and death situation.
I couldn't suggest that the prince be sent back to the border area.
There's no need to stimulate the prince right now.
I'm sorry for not thinking that far.
It's not bad that everything was settled like this.
We can't say it has been settled.
It's just a temporary measure to comfort the royal family for now.
Prince Damdeok's words today...
were aimed at us.
Prime Minister.
What is it?
I said to leave us alone.
Prince Damdeok's here and would like to see you.
Who did he come with?
Did he come with soldiers?
No.
He only has a few escorts with him.
Well, what could he want?
Prime Minister, you should avoid meeting him for now.
We've to know what Prince Damdeok's thinking first.
No.
Why should I avoid the prince?
I'll see him myself.
Tell them to prepare tea.
Yes, Prime Minister.
But, Prime Minister...
It wouldn't be good for the prince to see you here.
You guys should leave quickly.
This place's as grand as the palace.
What's this place?
It's the prime minister's house.
I wanted to have a talk with the prime minister for a while.
You're the prince,
you should have him come to the palace, why did you come here?
The prime minister must have a lot of power.
He's making you wait?
Having you come to my place,
I'm honored, prince.
I was passing through and decided to stopped by.
Please come inside first.
- You guys wait here for a while. - Yes.
Are you disappointed with me?
I'm the one who sent you to the border area.
I'm sure you've heard of what I know.
Give it to me.
Don't tell me you're going to deny it, are you?
I want Fengba's nameplate.
I came to get the nameplate from you.
I've returned it to the prince of Houyan.
What's this are you talking about now?
Why did you do that?
Because of that nameplate,
the prince of Houyan signed the compensation agreement.
It must be upsetting for you, but please do understand.
I only concealed the fact to prevent another war with Houyan.
Don't misunderstand.
This isn't about you negotiating with the Houyan prince with my life.
It's about you concealing an important matter from the king and acting on your own.
That's an act of contempt against the king.
If I were you,
I would have told the king and the ministers and asked for their opinions.
What the king would do when he discovers the truth,
have you ever thought of that?
If I had told everyone the truth,
the king, of course,
would have wanted to attack Houyan without hesitation.
We barely stopped the Mohe.
Are we able to stop Houyan?
How can you be so sure that they would go to war?
He has lost you,
do you figure the king would negotiate with them?
He would have them killed immediately.
Before he's the king of this country, he's a father.
Are you saying the king's judgment wouldn't be as good as yours?
My life isn't important.
But the dignity and honor of Goguryeo is!
You lowered the dignity and honor of Goguryeo
by concealing it from the king.
Houyan will take our Goguryeo even more lightly after this.
The after effect will be hitting our Goguryeo again!
Did you come to confront me about my sins?
Are you saying you've committed a sin?
I never thought of myself as a sinner.
Only the people can hold me responsible for any of my sins.
A day will come when you've to pay for your arbitrary decision.
The people will want it.
Jupo!
Yes, Prime Minister.
I need to know what's going on in Houyan,
send a message to Ko Un.
Yes, Prime Minister.
Damdeok,
how dare you...
confront me.
[Zhongsan, Capital of Houyan]
Chief!
Even if Houyan were to give us weapons,
but you don't have to see the Houyan emperor yourself.
We Mohe aren't servants of anyone.
What are you saying? Did you forget the dead chief's will?
To combat Goguryeo and establish a country for Mohe right now,
we need Houyan's power.
Attacking Goguryeo with the help of a powerful country isn't the best thing to do.
If you want to request help, send an envoy.
Rather than just sending an envoy,
my going to Houyan in person will show more of our sincerity.
Brother, this isn't a matter to decide hastily.
- You should reconsider... - In order to annihilate Goguryeo,
I'll do anything.
If you're going to stop me, don't come.
Hello.
You've come a long way.
Are you the chief of the Mohe?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I'm the Mohe chief, Seol Doan.
I'm Seol Ji.
I'm Bang Cho.
I heard about the battle.
You were defeated by Goguryeo even without being able to use our weapons.
I'm sorry.
We almost won,
but Damdeok plotted a scheme.
What?
Damdeok?
Who did you say it was?
Did you say Damdeok?
That's right.
It's Prince Damdeok of Goguryeo.
That can't be.
I was chasing him,
how can he lead the battle at Chaekseong?
You're mistaken.
Don't you recognize me, prince?
I escaped the slave merchant with Damdeok,
how could I forget who Damdeok is?
Then, the slave who escaped with Damdeok...
That's right.
We escaped together, but as I returned to the Mohe,
Damdeok united the slaves and went to Chaekseong.
Damdeok again?
But, the chief of Mohe...
what business do you want with me?
Your Majesty,
I would like a chance to take revenge against Goguryeo.
Revenge?
My father and uncle were killed by the Goguryeo soldiers.
I'm so mad.
If you provide me with soldiers and weapons,
I'll take revenge for the Mohe and Houyan.
You! How dare you speak of Houyan like that?
We don't need your help.
I'm not offering you help, I'm asking you for help.
Your Majesty.
If you would just give me one chance,
I'll get you Damdeok's head for you, Your Majesty.
- Open the door. - Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness.
Prince.
Are you releasing me?
Release?
You?
Your Highness.
Your Highness!
Because of Damdeok,
the Mohe were defeated by Goguryeo.
Because you didn't kill Damdeok,
we wasted weapons.
Our plans to attack Goguryeo using the Mohe are all ruined.
You still expect to live?
Drag him away.
Make him do the dirtiest work in the palace right away.
Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness.
Prince... Prince.
I would die for you.
Please give me one more chance.
I'll be sure to get Damdeok.
Let go of me!
Your Highness.
You should be grateful I'm not cutting off your head straight away.
- Take him away! - Yes!
Your Highness.
Your Highness, please!
Your Highness! Your Highness...
Your Highness!
Your Highness...
Your Highness!
I'll kill the Goguryeo soldiers.
Does that make sense?
Hey, Bisu! Behave in front of the prince.
I'm so frustrated.
How can the prime minister use the prince's head as leverage?
Even ignorant hunters know that the leader has to be protected.
Watch your words!
That's enough.
I'm ignorant, but I think Bisu's right.
How can a servant negotiate with the master's life?
It was possible because he's the prime minister.
The problem is that it won't end there.
You've to eliminate him.
The prime minister isn't higher than the king.
Shouldn't you be telling the king everything?
But if you tell the king about the problem now,
of course the king will take action against the ministers of Goguryeo.
I know.
I can't say anything at the moment.
But, the prime minister's power is a burden to Goguryeo.
Water that doesn't flow stinks.
The harmful effects will show up.
Just give an order.
I'll kill them all.
That's right, me too!
You shut up!
It's not your place to do that!
You guys are my greatest support now.
No, you'll be great support for Goguryeo in the future.
Do you have some kind of plan?
Just give us the order.
That's right.
It's now time for you to take action.
[Central Army training ground]
Move!
Not moving?
Prince Damdeok has given us the name Cheongun himself,
we're soldiers.
We're supposed to meet the prince here.
Why would the prince associate himself with beggars like you?
That's nonsense.
Beggars?
Beggars? Why are we beggars?
We're also Goguryeo soldiers.
Didn't you see the people welcome us?
Do you want to die? [Do Gwang]
Who are you to talk back like that?
We're not your servants.
You guys don't talk like you own us.
Punk, stop being rude.
Looks like you guys you want a beating. [Gal Samu]
Beating?
Fine, go ahead and try to beat me.
You punks still...
You people who don't have ranks, who says you're soldiers?
You're not going to leave?
We won't leave! Not going!
We came because the prince told us to come here to train.
We promised we would.
We'll wait quietly until he comes, so stop causing a commotion.
Commotion?
You people really...
Who caused the commotion?
Guys, what are you doing? Quickly kick them out!
What's going on?
What's all the commotion?
These suspicious men came to the drill ground.
We're not suspicious men.
We're Cheongun, Cheongun!
Cheongun?
Yes. [Yeo Mun]
They fought the battle at Chaekseong with Prince Damdeok.
Prince Damdeok gave us soldiers the name of Cheongun.
Also, the prince wants us to learn military arts.
We came when the central army wasn't scheduled to use the grounds.
There isn't a need.
Leave.
What's this?
The battle has ended.
Even if a war breaks out, we don't need your help.
The Central Army of Goguryeo is strong.
Don't waste your time and leave, everyone.
What did you say?
Prince.
They are fellow soldiers who defended Chaekseong with me.
What's wrong with Goguryeo soldiers using the drill ground?
But this drill ground's only for the Central Army.
How can such low class...
I told you they are follow soldiers who fought at Chaekseong with me.
They are people who put their lives on the line for Goguryeo.
Are you saying their intentions are lower than the Central Army?
You're right.
So can they train here now?
Of course, they can.
Thank you.
I feel much better that you approved this yourself.
Cheongun, listen.
Yes, prince.
The Minister of Defense has approved your use of the drill ground.
Train here now and become brave soldiers of Goguryeo.
Everyone, do you understand?
Yes, prince!
Cheongun.
Cheongun!
So you let them train there?
How dare they go there?
Prince Damdeok went himself, I had no choice.
They are Prince Damdeok's soldiers.
How can we let their moral rise?
Prince Damdeok's in control of them.
It's a fact Prince Damdeok has a stronger position since the Chaekseong battle.
Prime Minister, shouldn't we come up with some measures?
Let's see what Prince Damdeok's up to.
But the prince's personally defending them.
There could be trouble.
Let there be trouble.
They won't be able to stay in the palace long if they do that.
What do you mean?
You'll see.
They will tie down Prince Damdeok.
Watch carefully.
Go on, Group 1.
Bisu's good.
We can do that much.
- Let's try it. - Come on.
- I'll throw three this time. - Three?
Hold them like this.
They ruined the weapons.
Those low lives did this.
I won't take this anymore.
The king gave us these weapons himself.
Those Cheongun fellows are being too arrogant.
I'll kill them.
That's enough.
Prince Damdeok brought them. [Yeon Salta]
Look at these. [So Mo]
You're want us to be patient?
This is our drill ground.
But they are acting like they own it.
Are you going to cause trouble?
Trouble?
The trouble started when they came here.
I was patient because the prince was here,
but I won't let this go.
There has to be order.
They will be dealt with military discipline.
Don't you agree?
Of course, we should.
We'll teach them how strict our military rules are.
Yes, is Cheongun that good?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Only a few received professional training.
But their skills of survival are as good as the Central Army.
But the Central Army won't be happy with them.
I know.
The gap between them will get shorter.
Won't they have to protect each other in battle?
It's not such a simple matter.
The soldiers in the Central Army are sons of Taehak graduates.
They are very proud.
They won't associate with Cheongun that easily.
What Prince Dammang said is right.
There could be disturbance because of their confrontation.
I'll pay close attention so that no problems will arise.
Yes, you should.
I'd like to see them train some day.
I'm curious since you speak so highly of them.
Why not, Your Majesty?
You can see them right away today.
Really?
Then, let's do that right away now.
Would you like to do that?
Let's go, Your Majesty.
What's happening? They are still training?
They leave as soon as they are done.
Come on, let's wait for a while.
Who told you to sit there?
How dare you sit here?
Well, what's the problem suddenly?
We just came to train on time.
Did you forget Prince Damdeok's order?
You can't train here anymore from today.
Why?
You should tell us the reason.
Who are you to look at me like that?
You...
Hey! What are you doing?
Attacking someone for no reason?
Listen to you!
Stop it.
Aren't you going to let go?
I asked you for the reason why on earth are you doing this?
You punk...
You're dead!
Aren't you going to stop this right away?
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