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Episode 18
- Hongmae, give us some rice with soup. - Okay.
- Give us some wine too. - Okay.
Here you go.
Is something happening today?
Why are there so many people?
They have the flatform up, so they must be executing someone.
The Cheongun leader.
Well... Hwang something.
You mean Officer Hwang Hoe?
Why?
He tried to escape last night.
Really?
- Escape? - Yes.
Gosh, he sure has guts.
No one tries to escape from the palace prison.
He must be a really evil person.
Here.
Hey...
Because of me, you got involved.
I'm sorry.
Damn it!
What do those bastards think they are doing to us?
Do Gwang should capture the men who got away.
How can he do this to us?
It was a trap.
A trap?
Those guys are not just after us.
Then?
They want to cover up what they did
and put Prince Damdeok in a bind.
What? Why?
The prince?
Former officer Hwang Hoe
3 years ago
in Ichunseong
committed treason and fled.
He should pay for his crimes, but he tried to escape from prison.
He'll be executed today.
Execute him!
Yes!
Stop!
Sir!
Do you recognize me, officer Hwang Hoe?
These are all the people you saved 3 years ago.
Sir!
Get back.
You shouldn't be here.
Hurry, leave now.
We won't do that.
If we let you die like this,
how are we going to face lady Dari, sir?
Sir!
What's this? Carry out the execution right away!
Get them out of here immediately! Immediately!
Yes! Kick them out immediately!
Kick them out immediately!
Stop!
Your Majesty!
It must be over already.
You evil crooks!
Let's go!
Yes!
Dol Bisu, come on.
Why did you all interfere with the execution?
All our homes were taken by the Ichunseong lord, Ga Ryeom.
We barely made a living to this day with officer Hwang Hoe's help.
So?
Officer Hwang Hoe didn't do anything wrong.
He only became a sinner to save us all.
Too many people died because of that.
We were afraid and wanted to ignore everything and flee.
But it just wasn't right.
We all rushed here to the capital.
Please reconsider, Your Majesty.
Please reconsider, your Majesty.
Your Majesty, you can't believe them.
Can they prove anything what they had said?
But, Your Majesty.
You can't ignore them because they don't have any proof.
That's right, Your Majesty.
It takes a lot of courage for common people to stop an execution.
If they do, aren't they putting their own lives on the line?
Are you saying they are telling the truth?
Your Majesty,
when someone puts their life on the line,
that has to protect something more valuable than their life.
Stop!
What is it you wanted to protect?
Was it officer Hwang Hoe's life?
We just wanted to live like people.
Live like people?
Having a chivalrous spirit to risk your life on what's right.
And not forgetting kindness you were shown.
We promised we would never forget those two things.
Also, we learned all those things from officer Hwang Hoe.
And this...
What's this?
It's from Prince Damdeok's clothes.
What? His clothes?
When Prince Damdeok tied my wound with that,
I gathered courage.
In the palace too,
we realized there is someone who believes in common people like us.
Your Majesty, don't be convinced by his sly remarks.
Hwang Hoe's using public sympathy right now.
No, Your Majesty.
We confirmed all the facts with Prince Damdeok.
That's not all.
All their family members were killed by Ga Ryeom's soldiers.
You! How dare you say such a thing here?
Do you want to die right here this instance?
Your Majesty, it's true.
It's true, Your Majesty.
You still...
Officer Hwang Hoe's innocent!
Prin... Prince...
What's going on?
Yes, Your Majesty.
It's as he said.
Hwang Hoe isn't the criminal here.
It's the Ichunseong lord, Ga Ryeom.
The prime minister himself is returning with Ga Ryeom
and all the evidence to Gungnaeseong right now.
I'll tell you once again the details after he gets here.
Do that.
Yes, your Majesty.
Prince.
Ga Ryeom!
How can this be?
What happened?
Raji...
Raji... please help me.
I didn't do anything wrong.
Raji, please help me.
Raji!
Brother, just a while...
Just a while...hang in there for a while.
Raji, I can't die like this. Raji...
Save me.
Brother!
Wake up! Brother!
Ga Ryeom!
Ga Ryeom...
I've to live.
That wasn't Ga Ryeom's only crime.
Ga Ryeom beat the workers and when they died,
he covered it up as an accident.
He took their property by force too.
Also, in order to cover up his crimes,
he went after the people of Darichon and took their lives.
The evidence is right here.
Your Majesty,
this is the list of goods written by officer Hwang Hoe's wife.
The list of the goods that was sent to Ichunseong for compensation 3 years ago,
I just checked the list myself and confirmed it's exactly the same list.
Ga Ryeom didn't distribute the goods to the people of Ichunseong.
He had actually embezzled them and stored them in his shed.
Officer Hwang Hoe found out about that.
He took them from the shed and gave them to the people.
Did you ministers hear all this?
What should we do about the Ichunseong lord, Ga Ryeom?
Your Majesty,
Ga Ryeom committed a crime, but he achieved great merit.
Please forgive him just this once with your generosity.
He promised to give back everything he has.
He should reflect on his actions.
That's unacceptable.
The fate of Goguryeo lies on the cart road project.
No corruption's acceptable.
If a corrupted official isn't punished
and nothing is to be done about it,
how can we expect his subordinates to behave properly?
Ga Ryeom must receive heavy punishment.
Heavy punishment?
He embezzled public property, accepted bribes,
killed innocent people and took their properties.
He must be executed right away!
His head should be hung up in Gungnaeseong as an example, Your Majesty.
Exam... example?
The prime minister proposal sounds like a just punishment.
I'll agree to it.
Ga Ryeom will be executed and his head will be hung up as an example.
Yes, Your Majesty!
Prime Minister.
How can you do this?
How can you suggest he be executed?
Prime Minister, please reconsider for my sake.
My brother... please save my brother, Ga Ryeom.
Don't you have the power to save him?
For your sake?
Don't you know what you did now?
You let this happen.
You should have set your brother straight and prevented this from happening.
But, what did you do?
You hid the truth right up to now to cover up your brother's crimes.
You also acted independently, plotting a scheme.
Prime Minister.
On top of that, if the problem gets bigger,
not only will Goguryeo and Sonobu,
no, the country's entire nobility would have to suffer.
You should be grateful it ended like this.
Do you get it?
Prime... Prime Minister.
If there's a boil on your back, the pus should be squeezed out.
If it spreads to the entire body,
it could take your life.
Answer to your crimes in front of the prime minister.
You, Ga Ryeom,
Do you admit to embezzling funds and taking the lives of innocent people?
No, Prime Minister.
I didn't do anything wrong, Prime Minister.
Please... please spare my life.
I'll give you my full loyalty.
Please... spare my life.
Your crimes have already been revealed.
You still won't ask for forgiveness?
Prince Damdeok framed me for all of this.
I didn't do anything wrong, Prime Minister.
Ga Ryeom, listen carefully.
As an official in charge of an important national project,
you sought personal benefits and made the people suffer.
That's unforgivable.
Execute the criminal quickly.
Yes, Prime Minister.
Execute him!
Yes!
Please, Prime Minister!
Don't abandon me, Prime Minister!
Cheongun will listen.
Cheongun leader Hwang Hoe
and his subordinates will receive military ranks.
Cheongun will stay in Gungnaeseong and be equal to the Central Army.
They will defend Gungnaeseong and when necessary, be a detached force.
We'll serve and protect His Majesty and Goguryeo.
We'll serve!
Yes, congratulations.
The Darichon people will be able to settle down peacefully now.
This is all thanks to Hwang Hoe.
Dol Bisu, he's not Hwang Hoe from now on.
What?
Officer Hwang Hoe's the face of Cheongun from now on.
You're all officer Hwang Hoe's subordinates.
From now on, don't speak to officer Hwang Hoe informally.
Prince.
I was going to do that anyway.
It's really awkward calling you officer.
I'll just call you big brother.
The prince's ordering you.
No.
I'm more comfortable with that too.
Guess so.
You can't change all at once.
But you mustn�t break the chain of command.
We'll remember that very clearly, prince.
He's pretty good to have for a big brother, right?
- Agreed, Yeo Seokgae? - Of course.
Hwang Hoe hyungnim! Hyungnim!
Prince,
are they going to continue on with the cart road project?
Darichon wasn't the only problem, can they solve it?
When Houyan pays the compensation,
most of the problems will be solved.
What?
They won't be paying the compensation?
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
It didn't matter what I said,
they would just refused to pay for it.
They are so despicable.
Your Majesty, they are definitely looking down on us.
That's right, Your Majesty.
They are now showing contempt to the Goguryeo court.
They must be shown they are wrong, Your Majesty.
That's right, Your Majesty.
I'll go to Houyan myself
and receive the compensation from those people.
This is unacceptable, Your Majesty.
But, Your Majesty.
We can't just sit around and blame Houyan.
If Houyan wouldn't compensate,
we should think about what might happen.
We should first stabilize our situation
and then renegotiate with Houyan.
The cart road project was continued despite difficulties
because the prime minister expected a large compensation from Houyan.
But, we can't continue with the project when we lack the resources, Your Majesty.
The incident at Ichunseong showed there are a lot of problems.
But, Your Majesty.
With Ichunseong has a problem,
it doesn't mean that there are problems everywhere.
I'll go to Houyan.
Prime Minister.
I'll go to Houyan myself and receive the compensation.
No, that would be too dangerous.
You're the pillar of Goguryeo.
If they try to kill you...
It has to be me.
If I couldn't fulfill all my duties, there's no reason for me to be here.
If I avoided an important national matter in fear of my life,
who would recognize me as the prime minister?
I'll go to Houyan.
Please give me your approval, Your Majesty.
Prime Minister.
I'm sorry.
Because I couldn't fulfill my responsibility,
you're entering a lion's den.
It's alright.
I saw your son when I was in Houyan.
Ko Un?
If you want the Houyan emperor to keep his promise,
you've to be prepared to make a sacrifice.
Who knows, it may even cost you your life.
If you come to Houyan again without such a resolution,
you'll be embarrassed.
I understand.
Thank you for telling me.
Prime Minister, you're going to Houyan in person?
It was deliberate provocation by Prince Damdeok.
Even though Prince Damdeok didn't say it out loud just now,
but he was deliberately and indirectly attacking us.
If he attacks, we'll have to fight back.
I learned a lot from this Ichunseong incident.
And I'm going to receive compensation from Houyan.
And then I'm going to complete the cart road project.
There can't be any more mistakes.
We've to set things right in order to gain the trust of His Majesty and the people.
After that, we'll have to tie some reins on Prince Damdeok.
Did you want to see me?
Right at this moment,
the prime minister has just crossed the border.
Did I go too far this time?
I'm not saying that your action was wrong.
The problem is the means.
The prime minister's very respected by everyone.
You troubled him a lot in front of all the ministers.
So who do you think will have to pay for that?
And that, I'm sure you know what I'm saying.
Find a way to reconcile with the prime minister.
Antagonism is the most dangerous enemy.
But everyone walks around him on eggshells.
Isn't it right of me to stand up to him being the only person?
Why are you so aggressive to the prime minister?
Perhaps, you've a reason that I don't know?
If the prime minister settles the compensation matter this time,
I'm going to go to Liaodong.
So any problems you're concerned about
will be solved naturally.
[Zhongsan, capital of Houyan]
Prime Minister,
what business do you have with me?
Goguryeo envoys were just here not too long ago.
Can I ask you a question first?
Go ahead.
Is Houyan...
a country which can only opens up the future with war?
Of course not.
We're a country which emphasize on interchange and unity before going to war.
But, how come
you don't seem to know what's the most important thing about interchange and unity?
What are you're saying that I don't know?
Please have everyone leave temporarily.
What's the reason?
We can hear anything you've to say to the emperor.
Speak with us present.
Leave us!
But, Your Majesty.
The prime minister of Goguryeo's taunting you right now.
I said to leave, everyone!
Please speak.
What is it that I don't know?
[Xin: truth]
That's it.
You dare use a weapon
and write the word truth with blood?
Do you have many lives?
Everyone knows they only have one life.
But,
isn't there something more important than life?
Prime Minister, your trust's just talk.
Trust is in the heart and should be shown with action.
Prime Minister, do you qualify to say that?
I heard...
you're hiding something from your king, Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, you've abandoned trust and loyalty.
I didn't abandon trust or loyalty.
I merely chose practical benefits.
Thanks to that,
the people of Houyan and Goguryeo didn't have to go to war.
Wasn't there peace for both countries?
I don't think so.
Houyan defeated Beiwei.
The soldiers are high in spirits.
I believe I'm being loyal to Goguryeo
by not attacking Goguryeo with our force.
Is that what you think?
You failed to defeat Goguryeo with force.
I can still remember you fleeing.
No country in the central plain can stand up to Houyan.
Our power allows us to get anything we want including loyalty and cooperation.
That includes your life, Prime Minister.
If I give an order right now, you'll lose your life.
Houyan and Goguryeo will go to war again.
With the prime minister of Goguryeo eliminated,
our country...
will definitely win if we go to war with Goguryeo.
Go ahead and kill me.
Goguryeo will never waver over my death.
Your foolishness led us to lose the war.
As if that wasn't enough, we've to pay 3 million nyangs of gold.
Kill me, Your Majesty.
Those Goguryeo guys,
we can't just let them be.
I'll give you one more chance.
No matter what,
put Goguryeo in danger.
I'll lead the soldiers myself.
I must conquer Goguryeo.
I'll wipe away today's humiliation.
I'll give everything I have to make that possible, Your Majesty.
There are spies hiding in here.
Search the place well.
- Yes! - Young master!
Young Master!
What is it?
Coming here to look for me?
You're a good natured person and very bold.
You're no ordinary person.
You didn't blink an eye even when you're surrounded by armed soldiers.
- Lower your swords. - Yes!
General, what brings you to this shabby place?
We cleaned horse dung together, that makes us pretty close.
General.
Don't be surprised.
I wanted to see you.
It was just a joke.
He's a very close friend of mine.
- Show him some respect. - Yes, general.
Let's go.
Why are you standing like that?
Sit down.
No. Please sit.
Congratulations.
You were accepted back in court.
Thanks.
My followers even looked down on me.
I'll never forget your sincerity.
You flatter me.
But, what brings here?
I've a favor to ask.
A favor?
You lead the trade guild.
Yes, that's right.
Use the trade guild...
to get me through to Goguryeo.
Are you saying Goguryeo?
Yes.
They know my face.
I've to go covertly.
Okay.
That's not much of a problem.
But, why do you want to go to Goguryeo?
How long do we have to be stuck here?
General Fengba's coming to Gungnaeseong.
But, who's this Ga Raji of Goguryeo?
Ga Raji's a minister who is closest to the prime minister of Goguryeo.
His brother was recently executed for treason.
Prince Damdeok accused him.
So that's it.
He wants to take revenge.
Revenge?
He must resent Damdeok since his brother was executed.
He intends to cause internal dispute.
That was a real good job, Prime Minister. Really!
I was worried about sending you to Houyan.
You brought good news.
You did a real good job, Prime Minister.
3 million nyangs of gold.
Prime minister, this is a great achievement.
That's right, Your Majesty.
You've the power to make anything possible for sure.
No, Your Majesty.
It's all because of your grace.
Also,
it's due to Prince Damdeok's consideration.
He said everyone would be supporting me.
I got good result because I was thinking about that.
Thank you so much.
It really was a great achievement, Prime Minister.
I heard that you were sick.
Are you feeling better now?
Yes.
There aren't any visible symptoms, I must be better.
I heard the news.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
It's been a long time since everyone's here.
Let's talk about the other problems.
Isn't it now time to tie some reins?
You mean Prince Damdeok?
We've been stuck in a habitual routine up to now.
Prince Damdeok pointed out our complacent attitude.
We need to get a grip on ourselves and then take care of the Prince Damdeok issue.
Without room for mistakes thoroughly.
Prince Damdeok will be driven away from the center of power that way.
Our internal unity's important to do that.
Of course.
You've our full support.
The prince must be prevented from gaining more power.
Don't we've to take revenge for Ga Ryeom too?
How can you solve anything with revenge?
Agreed, Ga Raji?
That's of course.
I'm just sympathizing with Ga Raji's situation.
He was wrong, but the punishment was a bit excessive.
He did a lot for the country during that time.
Merit can't cover a crime.
A crime deserves punishment.
That goes for everyone.
If anyone deceives me, I won't look on idly.
Prime Minister!
My brother's head is hanging at the market.
I can't even get his corpse.
Could you say that if he was your brother?
My brother would never have done something like that.
If it's my brother, I wouldn't have forgiven him either.
Let me say again.
Anything that will harm us mustn't happen without my knowledge.
Please, Prime Minister. Don't abandon me.
Prime Minister!
Ga Ryeom...
I just realized today.
There is nobody in the world I can trust.
Just wait for a while.
Whatever it takes...
I'll take revenge for you.
You... for what he did to you...
Prince Damdeok...
the same way...
I'll make sure he'll pay the same way.
He'll suffer...
I'll definitely make him suffer.
Prince!
We're in trouble, prince.
Trouble?
There are posters at the market.
Posters?
They say you should be crown prince and inherit the throne.
What?
Crown prince?
Did you just say crown prince?
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Are you trying to make me a traitor?
Let's talk after you see the gift I brought you.
What do you want from me?
I want Damdeok's head.
Why does a woman drink so much?
If you're going to watch like that, please pay.
Pay?
A bottle of wine.
Father, how are you?
Prince Damdeok should inherit the throne.
It could make you hostile to each other.
Prince Damdeok's followers wrote that.
Power can make brothers have evil thoughts.
Spar with me.
I'd like to see how good you are with a sword.