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Episode 14
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Prince Damdeok!
I am so sorry, Your Majesty.
You were so proud of Cheongun, but this is how they behave here?
Yeongung (Gae Yeonsu's quarters), Gungnaeseong
You always have such great insight.
Really.
I was worried that they would be staying in Gungnaeseong.
But they buried their own graves.
We have to drive them all out and tie up Prince Damdeok's hands.
We can't allow soldiers to cause trouble in the court.
It won't be that easy.
If Prince Damdeok put them in action to keep guard against us,
he won't give up so easily.
I understand.
We should pull out the roots when we can.
If we neglect them because they are ignorant,
they could become powerful enough to be a threat to us.
What do you think you are doing?
They started it.
No, they started it.
You ruined our weapons.
You messed up the drill ground, too.
Do you think we're people who clean up after you?
Weapons?
What weapons?
We know you're just making excuses to kick us out.
What?
Do you think we are that petty?
Yes, you're petty.
Stop!
Go ahead and fight.
I told you to fight.
Prince.
I fought many battles, but I never saw soldiers fight among themselves.
Since you're fighting like this, you must be enemies.
Go ahead and fight.
Prince.
We're sorry, prince.
I said fight!
I'm giving you a chance to fight.
Do you want to fight me?
We are sorry.
What are you sorry about?
We were lacking and let our emotions get out of control.
We're not the only ones who were wrong.
They started it.
They started this.
We didn't do anything wrong.
That's right.
I'm sorry, prince.
We're sorry, prince.
We cause trouble because we were foolish.
We won't behave so rashly again.
What trouble?
I just told you to fight.
Raise your swords and fight.
Prove to me who is stronger.
That will be the only way to prevent any further disputes.
We won't fight them.
Why not?
They are not our enemies.
Then?
They are to be our comrades in battle.
Comrades?
Good.
I'm glad you know how you have to behave now.
Can I trust you?
Yes, prince.
Trust us, prince.
Hongmae, come over here.
Okay.
That wasn't bad for a hazing.
Are you saying...
Even stall vendors aren't very friendly to outsiders.
You did well to stand up to them with boldness.
We did well?
Are you saying that it's alright?
We should have really showed it to them.
Really.
That Yeo Mun fellow is really spiteful.
Stop it.
Didn't you learn anything from their attitude?
When we said we didn't do anything wrong,
they apologized for their actions.
We lost right there.
How can we lose? We didn't even fight.
If they want to fight again, I'll show them.
We embarrassed the prince in front of the king.
You're still saying that?
They said we are to be comrades and apologized for their behavior.
Do you still want to fight them?
The king himself came to the drill ground.
We disgraced the prince in front of the king.
Prince.
It's alright.
But this could be a good excuse for people who don't side with you.
Don't worry.
I'm prepared for that much.
What's important is that you learned something today.
Comrades have to have each other's backs in war.
When you do that, you can survive.
We experienced that at the slave market.
I'm sure there will be friction with the Central Army.
But remember, they are not your enemy.
They are comrades.
Yes, prince.
- Yes, prince. - Yes, prince.
Gungnaeseong palace
We can't let the dispute between the Central Army and Cheongun slide.
That's right.
There have been reports of disputes since Cheongun came here.
Yesterday, they fought the Central Army.
We need to do something.
Cheongun achieved great merit at the Chaekseong battle.
We can't just drive out men who shed blood for Goguryeo.
This is because Cheongun doesn't have military positions.
I'm going to give them military ranks.
If they had military ranks, they would have been more responsible.
And there wouldn't have been such a dispute as yesterday.
You can't do that, Your Majesty.
They are from a low class. You can't give them military ranks.
If you give them ranks and allow them to be active in Gungnaeseong,
there will be more disputes.
What does the prime minister think?
It's hard to say from one victory.
Soldiers are nurtured with strict rules and training.
If you give military ranks to former bandits,
people will take Goguryeo soldiers lightly.
May I say something?
If we are to fight the Khitan or Mohe who appear at the border,
we will need soldiers with great survival power.
They survived in a rough environment.
Using them well will be a great help to the Goguryeo army.
Commander, what do you think?
The opinions of the ministers are justified.
But so is Prince Damdeok's opinion.
We need special forces that can infiltrate enemy camps in small groups.
What should we do?
Have them compete to test them.
Compete?
Test them for their military arts skills.
If Cheongun lacks in comparison,
there won't be a need to give them military ranks.
The commander is right.
A soldier proves himself with military skills.
The Central Army and Cheongun will present their skills in front of us.
Make the preparations.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Is that true?
Someone like me could receive military rank?
Yes.
Why do you want to be a soldier who has to fight all the time?
I don't want it even if it's free.
They don't give military ranks to anyone.
You have to be from nobility or have years of military arts training.
Don't you know anything?
Stop it.
If you achieve merit in battle, they reward you with a house and land.
Hey, you could even get a wife.
A house, land and a wife?
Prince, most of Cheongun are from the low class or deserters.
Will the court ministers accept us?
Yes, as long as you show them you are worthy at the competition.
We will win even if it breaks all the bones in our bodies.
With such a strong will, there will be a way.
It's not just a competition between us.
I feel a great burden.
I hope it doesn't do you any damage.
Don't worry about that.
Focus on winning.
Yes, prince.
When it comes to fighting, Yeo Seokgae is the best.
We will win.
I am confident.
I believe in you.
You survived out there. No soldier will beat you.
Of course.
We survived slave merchants and Houyan soldiers.
Right, Seokgae?
Right.
Okay.
Cheers.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
Hi.
I know you're pretending to be a beggar, but you should bathe once in a while.
Stop nagging. Any news?
The prime minister wants to know what's happening in Houyan.
Especially since the crown prince left Goguryeo.
Anything else?
No, that's all.
There must be a pressing situation.
I wonder what's going on.
Is it because Prince Damdeok returned alive?
Prince Damdeok?
Yes, he came back alive.
He sent a letter, too.
Why didn't you say so?
Gee...
I forgot.
He was alive.
It was Houyan's doing.
It's been days now.
Are you just going to sit and wait?
She's right.
We have a lot to do.
We have restorations to make for the damages from battle.
If you're going to keep saying that, go back!
I knew I would be humiliated when I came.
I'm prepared to wait this much.
The only thing that upsets me is while I'm waiting like this,
Damdeok will be raising power.
Houyan will have received news about Goguryeo.
They'll decide soon.
Did you find out?
The Mohe chief is right.
Damdeok really led the battle at Chaekseong?
I'm sorry, crown prince.
How many lives does he have?
He keeps coming back from the dead and saving Goguryeo.
I should have killed him.
Hey.
Where is the crown prince?
Is he doing alright?
I asked you a question.
You!
How can you treat me like this?
You are my servants.
How dare you?
Stop!
Do you still have the strength to talk?
Hello, prince.
I told you to clean the barn.
Why is it such a mess?
I'm working hard, but I'm still learning.
Quiet!
Are you going to make excuses again?
Prince.
You still...
Prince.
Prince!
- You still haven't learned your lesson? - Prince.
You still haven't learned.
Lick it up.
Prince.
If you killed Damdeok, I wouldn't have been so humiliated by him
and Chaekseong would be ours by now.
This is all your fault!
Prince, please give me one more chance.
Quiet!
I said lick it up! Now!
Prince.
He said lick it up!
Good.
Now you're quiet.
Who are you?
Who sent you?
Kill him.
The only reason I concealed it was to prevent another war with Houyan.
Damdeok.
Mother.
Drink this.
Yes, Mother.
I'm alright now.
You don't have to do this.
I heard you're boiling the medicine yourself.
You will get sick.
Don't say that.
The doctor said there were injuries that didn't heal yet.
You must have suffered a lot.
Do you have time to sit around like this?
What do you mean?
I heard Cheongun and the Central Army are competing.
You should help them train.
I heard about that, too.
The Central Army is the best in Goguryeo.
It won't be easy to beat them.
Your father has high expectations.
I believe in them.
I'm sure they'll think of a way to beat the Central Army.
I'll be cheering for them.
Thank you.
Me, too. I'm on your side, too.
Thanks.
I can't do this!
This is so hard!
I can't do this!
I won't either.
We want a break, too.
Bisu.
Seokgae.
If we don't get this right, we'll lose as soon as we start.
A wooden sword is heavy and useless.
Just relying on a weapon to fight is the most ignorant thing to do.
You don't catch a tiger with just strength.
You look for a chance.
That's right.
Do you know what the secret to winning a dog fight is?
It isn't how well you fight.
Move.
It's to knock down the opponent's spirit and confidence.
Even someone as quick as Bisu will be slower than me.
Who could be slower than you?
What?
Did you just catch tiger cubs at Mt. Baekdusan?
What?
- Tiger cubs? - Yeah.
Hey!
Do you want to see how structured I am at hunting?
Fine, show me.
I can smell tiger dung in the air about now.
I change direction to face the wind and move slowly.
I have to let the wind carry my scent away.
I erase my scent and slowly approach the tiger.
Then I just...
I'm not a tiger cub.
I'm a bear!
- A bear? - Yeah!
You're a pig.
- A pig? - He said he's a pig.
Bisu.
What about when you catch animals in a group?
You have to separate them first.
You have to scare them so they'll separate, then attack them one by one.
That's a good way to catch horses.
Don't they get wild?
Horses quiet down when you cover their eyes.
When we catch a fallen horse, we cover its eyes first.
Bisu is our strategist.
Strategist?
He's too ignorant to be a strategist.
What? Ignorant?
We have to come up with a special strategy of our own.
The king enters!
Your Majesty, they are ready.
Begin.
The side that lasts to the end wins even if it's just one man.
Okay, begin!
In formation!
Don't be afraid and do your best!
It looks like they want to kill us.
Do you see?
That's all they can do.
That won't work in an actual battle.
They're already losing.
It isn't over yet.
Let's watch and see.
Yes, prince.
Come on, you cowards!
We were bandits.
We never feared for our lives.
We weren't afraid when we fought the Mohe.
Throw your wooden swords at them!
These wooden swords won't protect us.
They'll tie us down.
Go for their legs!
Seokgae, now!
Bisu, get the horses that are out of formation!
They don't know military strategy.
They're just using force.
That's something roughnecks do on the streets.
Get out of the way!
They're just a bunch of misfits.
Form groups of three.
Don't show them any weakness!
I can smell tiger dung in the air about now.
I change direction to face the wind and move slowly.
Wind...
Take off your shirts.
Hurry!
Horses quiet down when your cover their eyes.
When we catch a fallen horse, we cover its eyes first.
We have to cover their eyes.
Use your clothes and bodies to create dust.
Now!
Attack!
Oh...
It's over.
The Central Army loses.
It's not over yet.
We can still fight.
Look around before you say that.
You're ignorant fools who don't know military strategies.
We won't accept this!
Don't you know the difference between courage and drunken courage?
A general should know when to admit defeat in battle.
You are generals who will lead this country.
If you can't analyze a situation like this and fight out of spite,
your soldiers will be annihilated.
You have lost.
Watch what you say!
Is your pride more important than your soldiers' lives?
My pride is not more important than the lives of soldiers who die for the country.
I knew you were a great general of Goguryeo.
We lost.
The Central Army lost.
Both sides fought well.
Both sides were great whether they won or lost.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Cheongun might come from low class, but they lived diligently to survive.
Your skills for survival helped us defeat the Mohe.
We are honored, Your Majesty.
Prime minister, that force will save Goguryeo someday.
Would it be right to be inhospitable because they are from a low class?
We will abide by your decision.
I saw how courageous Goguryeo soldiers are today.
I will reward you with food and wine.
Seokgae.
Eat a lot and get plenty of rest.
Tomorrow, I will give Cheongun military ranks.
Hurray for the king!
Hurray! Hurray!
Did you see those arrogant soldiers?
- Seokgae. - Yes.
Are you happy thinking about getting a horse and land?
Yes, I am.
You're so simple.
The real fight begins now.
What are you talking about?
Isn't it over?
I don't have any more strategies.
People will think you came up with our strategy to win.
Nobody's listening.
So what if I pretend a bit?
We should just be happy right now.
Let's drink.
Eat up.
Prince.
A general shouldn't abandon his sword.
Here.
Are you mad?
Yes, I am.
I learned military arts and worked very hard.
I achieved several victories.
I feel so incompetent losing to them.
I am mad that the Central Army is so incompetent.
If your rage is scolding yourself for not being stronger, be mad.
But if it's rage out of pride, stop.
There can't be any discrimination when it comes to saving the country.
The most important thing about comrades is not putting up any walls.
Sweat with them.
Your sweat will save Goguryeo someday.
Prime minister.
What brings you here at this late hour?
Take a look at this.
I confirmed it with Ga Raji.
He was involved in the Ichunseong incident.
Are you sure?
I'm sure.
- His Majesty assigns military ranks... - Your Majesty!
I'm sorry I'm late, but I had to take care of something important.
I'm sorry, but you must not give them military ranks.
Why not?
What is the reason?
Hwang Hoe, the leader of Cheongun, is a criminal.
What?
He is a criminal?
What are you talking about?
He is a traitor.
What?
A traitor?
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They're going to kill us all.
Don't concern yourself over someone like me.
Don't ever say that again. That's an order.
I'm going to find out the truth from Ichunseong.
If it's found to be true, he will have to pay for his crime.
If he is found innocent, you will pay.
The prince fought in battle all the time. What could he find out?
They probably hid any evidence or destroyed it.
We have to make him take responsibility for what he said.