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Episode 25
Doyeong!
How dare you come in here?
Hurry, why don't you leave here?
What are you doing? Get her out of here immediately!
Yes!
Stop it!
Prime minister,
she wouldn't barge in here for no reason.
Yes, what is it?
Your Majesty,
I apologize for my behavior, but I've something to ask you.
Go ahead, speak.
This crown prince installation currently,
why are you holding it?
Holding this in front of Goguryeo's ancestors and all the ministers,
Prince Damdeok is to accept the will of the heavens to become the crown prince.
But, for the sake of this installation,
the people of the country paid a lot of taxes.
They weren't allowed to work for several days either.
Would such people be able
to congratulate Prince Damdeok sincerely on his crown prince installation?
I believe the only way for Prince Damdeok to prove he was chosen by the heavens
is to make this land abundant in the future
and make the people happy.
It can't be proven by having a fancy ceremony like this.
Prince, was I wrong in saying that?
No, you haven't.
Then, the will of the heavens and hearts of the people...
are you going to let the Guksingeom decide on that?
Could there be something wrong with the Guksingeom?
Why did you throw the Guksingeom to the floor?
Your Majesty, this is what I want.
I'll walk the path of a crown prince in my own manner.
I believe the support of the people is more important than the Guksingeom.
Also, I've one request.
What is it?
Because of the preparation for today's installation,
the people had suffered a lot.
I ask for Your Majesty's generosity
to exempt the people's taxes since they couldn't work during this period
and release the prisoners who were arrested for committing lese majesty.
If that's your intention as the crown prince,
that's very good thinking.
All the ministers here will listen.
Yes!
I'm going to become the crown prince of Goguryeo with our ancestors as witness.
I'll support His Majesty
and open up a better future for Goguryeo.
I won't be above you,
I'll be side by side with you.
Will you accept me as your crown prince?
Crown Prince, hurray!
Hurray!
Crown Prince.
You almost faced trouble on the first day as the crown prince.
However, who would do such a thing?
Probably the people who don't want me to have power at the moment.
It's going to be a long fight in the future.
It'll last until we overpower them.
But,
how did lady Doyeong know that fact?
She did it knowing she can't barge in,
means she knows something for sure.
I guess I've to ask her myself.
Doyeong, where are you?
Where are you?
Where is Doyeong?
- That... - Prime minister.
How could you let Doyeong do such a thing?
I'm so sorry, prime minister.
I trusted you and you let this happen?
Father, please stop it!
It was my doing.
He had nothing to do with this.
Do you know what you did?
What were you thinking?
Why did you get in my way?
I only did what the people want.
What? What the people want?
What on earth do the people want?
The crown prince installation be something everyone can celebrate.
You're wrong!
The crown prince was supposed to lose public support.
Why do you want to be enemies with the crown prince?
I never tried to be enemies with him.
I just want to eliminate a bad seed that would cause misfortune for Goguryeo.
Is he an obstacle because he doesn't share your views for Goguryeo?
What the heck are you talking about when you don't know?
I can distinguish what's right and wrong.
And I'm just trying to find a way for both you and the crown prince to survive.
What the heck do you know?
That's enough, father.
Crown Prince.
Crown Prince, what brings you here to my home?
Hey, prime minister!
What exactly did Doyeong do so wrong for you to yell at her like that?
It's family business.
Crown Prince, it's not your concern.
No, it has to do with me.
Doyeong received His Majesty's approval to be there.
She also said many things which were helpful to me.
Questioning Doyeong like that is like questioning me.
Crown Prince.
I said it's family business.
I'm sure of what I heard,
are you going to keep saying that?
Father, you should talk inside.
Looks like you've given me a nice gift for the crown prince installation today.
I'm not sure what you mean by that.
Are you sure you don't know?
I don't know.
You really didn't know there was something wrong with the Guksingeom?
Is there was, how can you be sure it was something I did?
Am I the only person who isn't happy with you?
Crown Prince,
don't you have many enemies both in and outside of Goguryeo?
Prime minister, you said right.
I've many enemies in Goguryeo.
But,
whatever it is,
no enemy would stooped as low as you did.
I want it to be over the safety of Goguryeo's people and future
if we're to fight.
If for the sake of Goguryeo,
I would accept whatever attacks coming from you.
I'm pretty sure you were behind what happened today, prime minister.
And now that I know the truth,
I definitely won't let you get to me, prime minister.
Why didn't you tell me?
If I told you,
would you be able to find a solution?
Because I couldn't believe it...
No way I could believe it...
that was why I couldn't tell you.
Father made a bad judgment call,
but he'll return to being himself.
Isn't that much too late?
The crown prince knows all of it now.
Don't have to worry.
Brother.
If any wrong has to be straighten out, I'll do that.
If father has to be fought, I'll fight him.
So leave it to me now.
I'm asking and ordering you as your brother.
Father.
Is this how I raised you?
Why did you do such a foolish thing?
If you go against my wishes and act recklessly one more time,
I'll go to the extent of disowning you.
From this moment,
don't ever let Doyeong leave her room.
If you don't watch Doyeong properly. you'll pay for it with your life!
Father.
Will this be solved by punishing Doyeong?
Did Doyeong do anything wrong?
Going against one's father, wasn't that something wrong?
That goes for you too.
Get out of my sight this very instance!
What are you thinking of doing first?
Yes, I'll start with the things brother was interested in pursuing,
I'm planning on doing that.
I heard Prince Dammang was very knowledgeable in many areas.
He gave His Majesty advice too.
Yes.
I'm worried I won't be as good as my brother was.
What's more important than in-depth knowledge
is the will and heart of a person.
Your heart doesn't lack in caring for the country and people,
you'll do a fine job.
Yes, thank you for saying that.
Don't push yourself too much.
You've to take good care of your body and mind now.
Yes, Mother.
Please don't worry too much.
Crown Prince.
You've grown very thin.
Were you watching this room?
Yes.
I came in a rush when I heard you were here.
I wanted to give you this.
What have you here?
There are notes written by Prince Dammang.
Notes?
You're saying, my brother wrote all these?
A new king has to follow the following principles to maintain his position.
He must make people support him.
He must make the people respect, yet fear him.
Especially with regards to servants who have the power challenge sovereign power...
I realized for the first time what I had to do
after this installation.
My brother said the same thing as well.
These notes left by Prince Dammang
will probably be very helpful for you.
Did you say reorganization of personnel?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Ga Raji's position is still open and hasn't been filled.
I also would like to suggest that Gye Pil be promoted
to supervise the finances of the court.
I was thinking the same thing.
And for the position of Jungnidaehyeong,
I recommend general Ko Chang.
If the Jungnidaehyeong,
wouldn't he in charge of the court's personnel, state secrets and soldiers?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Other than General Ko Chang being fair and impartial,
he won't let his personal feelings get in the way.
And he has experience managing Hyeongdoseong and Yodongseong.
More than that, he has able administrative skills.
Crown Prince,
you seem to be slightly mistaken.
I can understand Gye Pil's position,
but Jungnibu's under my purview.
Why are you trying to reorganize my staff?
Prime minister,
what Ga Ryeom and Ga Raji had done,
you haven't forgotten that, right?
What kind of problems you had caused,
I'm sure you know that very well, prime minister.
However,
you shouldn't put all the blame for that on the prime minister.
That's right.
There were a few unfortunate incidents.
There haven't been any other problems all this time.
Did you say unfortunate incidents?
What you're calling an unfortunate incident
caused Prince Dammang to lose his life?
Prime minister, at this moment...
are you trying to avoid all the blame for that?
I can't be watching each and every step the ministers make.
That's why I've more to say to this.
Prime minister,
I know you achieved a lot for our country.
But, you got so much of work that mistakes were made.
Before a greater mistake is made, prime minister,
I just want to lessen some of your work.
[Yeongung: Gae Yeonsu's quarters, Gungnaeseong]
Prime minister, please say something.
Moreover, it looks like every move we make in the future
will be under the scrutiny of general Ko Chang.
Ko Chang can't be a member of Jungnibu.
The bigger problem now
is the crown prince must know what you had done to the sword at this installation.
He didn't say anything about that.
That's not like the crown prince.
Doesn't the crown prince always quick to jump to conclusions?
Does it looks like the crown prince isn't doing anything right now?
What's that you're talking about?
The crown prince has already declared war.
He dared to give me a humiliating warning.
We've to stop the crown prince's self-righteous behavior now.
We've to show him clearly he can't carry on national matters without us.
The crown prince's just starting politics.
I'm going to show the crown prince that this world can't be ruled
with vigor and passion alone.
Crown Prince,
I've been investigating some people who work for the court.
There is a problem with the blacksmiths.
What is it?
He said he had an illness a few years ago.
He was getting paid, but he wasn't actually doing any work.
And he only comes when steel is supplied.
He doctored the books and stole the steel to make a profit for himself.
If there is definite proof,
he has to be punished for it.
No one else must be able to do the same thing again.
Also, see if there are any of those happening in other departments as well, please.
Yes, Crown Prince.
Did you look for us, Crown Prince?
I'd like you guys go to Yeongung.
Yeongung?
To see the prime minister?
Yeo Seokgae.
Since the prime minister is really mad at the moment,
he must be feeling afraid.
Is that so, Yeo Seokgae?
N... No.
I'm not afraid.
I just don't like people...
in such high positions.
Don't be afraid.
The prime minister's just a person.
I haven't seen Ko Un or Doyeong even once.
I'm sure the prime minister was really mad at them.
Just go and see how Ko Un and Doyeong are doing.
Keep it quiet.
- I got it. - I got it.
Who are all those people?
I wonder?
They aren't dressed in familiar clothes.
But, that's the way to Yeongung.
- Let's follow them. - Okay.
That's kind of strange.
That hurts.
They aren't at Yeongung?
No. The servant said he hasn't seen Ko Un and Doyeong for a while..
But, I don't understand,
why did Silla people go to Yeongung?
- What's that you're talking about? - Ah, yes.
People in strange clothes entered Yeongung.
We asked a servant and he said they were envoys from Silla.
Yeon Salta, what's going on?
Yes.
We received notice from Silla that they were sending envoys to congratulate you, but...
I heard something similar before.
When envoys come,
it's customary to pay a visit to Yeongung and meet the prime minister first.
All Goguryeo court matters got to be decided by the prime minister.
Your Majesty,
Silla is here with congratulations from the king of Silla
on the installation of Goguryeo's crown prince.
[Silseong]
Welcome.
You came a long way.
Your Majesty,
I've something that I would like to ask the Silla envoy.
I would like to ask the Silla envoy.
Your purpose for coming to Goguryeo, who are you actually here to see?
Is it because of His Majesty or...
because of the prime minister?
Then, let me ask the prime minister.
Prime minister,
when an envoy comes to Goguryeo,
he should meet the king of Goguryeo first.
But, why did the Silla envoy go to Yeongung first?
I'm sorry.
Your Majesty,
the Silla envoy arrived earlier than expected.
They didn't have a place to stay, so I had them stay at my place.
For not notifying you ahead of time,
I'm sorry.
No.
It was wrong of me.
I just wanted to thank him for his kindness in the past.
Did you just say kindness from the prime minister?
Yes, Silla had received help previously.
A few years ago, our people were dying because of plundering by the Wae then,
the prime minister helped save Silla.
The king of Silla considers the prime minister as a savior.
You flatter me.
That wasn't my personal doing.
It was possible to help Shilla
all because of His Majesty's grace.
Of course.
And I came all the way here to repay Goguryeo for such grace despite difficulties.
Please be understanding.
Despite difficulties?
What does that mean?
The official reason for coming
is to congratulate the crown prince on his installation.
In reality, he came to Goguryeo to tell us about the conditions in Silla.
The conditions in Silla?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Actually, Baekje sent Shilla 1,000 swords.
Then,
you mean to say Baekje wants to form an alliance with Silla?
Yes, Your Majesty.
The prime minister in particular and many of the nobility
are already inclining toward it.
Then, shouldn't we do something to prevent that from happening, prime minister?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Our swords are much stronger than Baekje's.
I plan to send 2,000 of Goguryeo swords.
Just swinging our sword once will be a powerful warning to Silla and Baekje.
A sword's an important weapon that shows the military power of a country.
But, Your Majesty,
the blacksmith in charge is being investigated for corruption.
Such an important task can't be assigned to someone like him.
Don't worry about that.
I can have the swords made.
All Your Majesty has to do is to give your approval.
Since you say so, you've my approval.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Stand back.
No one is allowed in here.
You punk!
Doyeong.
Brother.
Have a seat.
You must be very curious about what's going on.
There seems to be a commotion in the house.
Is something wrong?
Father received an order to have swords made for sending to Silla.
I'm so worried.
Something might happen again with father and the crown prince.
We've to hope it won't.
No, I'll make sure it won't happen.
How can you do that?
There is only one way to solve this problem.
The crown prince has to become so powerful that father wouldn't dare.
I'm going to help him gain that power.
The crown prince wants to know what the prime minister is up to.
He didn't go to the royal smithy.
Let's go check the market smithy.
Okay.
Hey, where are you all going?
Looks like we're going to make a bunch of money.
A bunch of money?
The prime minister's gathering all the blacksmiths to make swords.
If we do well this time,
there's going to be reward money too.
And the person who makes the best sword
will be given a chance to work in the court.
All the blacksmiths are ready to work.
The prime minister's quick at spreading news in Goguryeo.
Everyone in Goguryeo has already heard.
But, is it possible only with blacksmiths?
I wonder?
You said before that quality steel's necessary.
You also said the steel's just as important as skills.
But,
it's going to be a while until the court receives steel.
Then, should I find out where they are getting the steel from?
Stop!
How dare you steal from here?
How dare you? Flog him!
How is it?
Crown Prince, what brings you here?
I heard one of my men caused a problem.
I came to see you about that myself.
Looks like you've punished him enough,
can I take him?
Is that thief one of your men?
We're sorry, prime minister.
Seeing is wanting.
He must have been temporarily blinded by money when he saw all that steel.
Prime minister, please be generous and forgive.
Did you perhaps send him to Yeongung to spy on us?
Hey, you!
How can you say such a thing?
Do you have something to hide here in Yeongung?
Yes, for you to beat up a petty thief like that,
what on earth are you trying to hide?
Your Highness, please calm down.
He didn't mean that.
You can take him away.
Yes, prime minister.
Your reason for coming wasn't very pleasant,
but I'm glad you came.
I've something to show you.
Why did you do that?
Keep it well.
We'll need to find out where the prime minister got that steel from.
Okay.
- Get up. - Snap out of it, come on.
- Begin. - Yes!
The sword from Baekje broke in half again this time.
It can't take many blows.
Good job.
Your Highness, how is it?
This probably will be the power of Goguryeo.
I wonder?
Will Silla only think of this sword as the power of Goguryeo?
I think there is too much of your power in this sword.
Anyhow, our national pride will be greatly enhanced thanks to you.
Thank you, Crown Prince.
Let's go.
Yes, Crown Prince.
[Zhongsan: Capital of Houyan]
What's happening in Goguryeo?
Your Majesty,
according to our spies, Silla envoys are in Goguryeo.
Silla?
The small southern country that has an alliance with Goguryeo?
Baekje's raising power.
They must be fighting over Silla.
Yes.
And Goguryeo is focusing on the south right now.
That's good then.
If in case Silla sides with Baekje,
Silla will be a strategic partner for us when Goguryeo attacks Baekje.
However, these are important times.
Why is there no word from Fengba?
That's because he couldn't kill Damdeok,
probably he's unable to come back.
What?
That useless fool.
Get that Fengba back here right away now! Right away!
Yes, Your Majesty.
What's all that?
You're going to leave?
I received word to return to Houyan as soon as possible.
I'll most probably be punished and executed.
Then, what about the promise that was made to us?
How should I know what the emperor's thinking?
My life's on the line right now!
I don't have the leisure to worry about your problems.
You punk!
I'll kill you then before you can return to Houyan.
Calm down.
Will killing general Fengba now solve the problem?
I fought with my life because of what Fengba said.
What did I fight for?
Wait for a while. Just give it some time and wait.
I've to live to get you weapons and help Mohe.
Please calm down.
You'll get a good chance soon.
Isn't battle like business, one step forward, one step back?
What are you going to do now?
Damdeok became the crown prince of Goguryeo.
The fight with Goguryeo starts now.
We've to be better prepared for the future.
In that case, Houyan will have to keep its promise to the Mohe.
If you continue to look down on us,
I...
on top of Damdeok,
will have you killed first, got it?
So scary.
We're already on the same boat.
Don't cause problems among us.
Just raise some power meanwhile, okay?
Let's go.
Those swords will symbolize that Goguryeo and Silla
are brother nations forever.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Are the rest of the swords ready?
Yes, Your Majesty.
The prime minister has 2,000 swords for Baekje ready to go in a cart.
Prime minister, good job.
Thank you.
We receive great kindness from Your Majesty and prime minister of Goguryeo once again.
I promise you that Goguryeo and Silla will live and die together in the future.
Thank you, prime minister.
The prime minister moves faster than the country.
Yes.
He had all those swords made in such a short time.
I was taken by surprise too.
Crown Prince,
all this is made possible because the prime minister has the money to do so.
Yes, if you want to check the prime minister's power,
you should check out his financial worth.
Most of the prime minister's wealth came from Ko Un's trade guild and crops from his land.
Yeon Salta,
find out how much land the families of the prime minister and court ministers own.
Find out how much in the total area and crop yield.
Yes, Crown Prince.
And you all,
when Yeon Salta has that,
go there directly and find out everything about the prime minister's finances.
Yes, Crown Prince.
Also, Jungnidaehyeong,
please continue to investigate any corruption in Sonobu.
Since they would be focusing on that,
so we can move more freely.
I understand what you mean.
But, meanwhile,
the prime minister will find out what we're doing it.
If the prime minister knows, he won't sit and watch.
I guess so.
However,
one minister shouldn't have more power than the country.
I must...
return the powers of the prime minister to Goguryeo.
I definitely won't allow the prime minister to be above royal authority.
I'll never allow that.
Prime minister.
The crown prince is investigating your assets and finances.
You should be prepared.
Damdeok, you punk,
you want to raise a sword at me?
How dare you, you punk?
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Goguryeo's border defense should be united as one.
That's an amazing suggestion.
Did you say your family had territorial land at Dunsanseong?
You should return it to the original owner.
They want us to give back land to form a defense line for Yodongseong,
does that make sense?
This is...
How dare he try to trick me with a defense line?
Yeon Dobu is moving quickly.
That means the prime minister knows.
Ask general Mo Duyeong.
What?
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