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What are you doing?
Crown prince!
- Crown prince! - You!
What do you think you're doing? How dare you?
Why did you pull a sword on him?
I should know how good a potential master is if I'm going to serve him.
So, how am I?
What I heard weren't just rumors.
There is a murderous energy in your swordsmanship.
I added some.
This once is enough.
Let's go.
Woods near Gaemoseong Fortress
This is tragic.
We're being delayed too long.
Father.
Mother.
Father.
Get up. Mother.
Mother.
We're about 8km away from Gaemoseong.
If scouts came this far, it means they are already at Gaemoseong.
We can't fight them with our number.
The main forces will come in half a day, but it's still only about one thousand.
The people said tens of thousands of Khitans hit Gaemoseong.
Let's go check out the fortress first.
What are you going to do about him?
What kind of question is that? He came to be a member of Cheongun.
He pulled a sword on you.
He said it was to see how good I was.
I don't trust him either.
I can't tell what he's thinking.
We'll find out in time.
Keep your eyes on him.
Yes, sir.
Inn near the border
Master.
I found out where Fengba is.
You did?
Where is he?
He entered the Khitan camp near the Goguryeo border.
The Khitan camp?
He's going to use them.
Khitan camp near Goguryeo border
This is general Fengba from Houyan.
I'm Fengba of Houyan.
This is a battleground.
There is no reason for a foreign general to be here.
I was ordered by our emperor to help the Khitan.
I never asked for your help.
Besides, you wouldn't help us for no reason.
That's right.
I wouldn't have come if Houyan wasn't going to benefit at all.
You can achieve your great plan with our help and we can take care of Goguryeo.
Goguryeo?
Did you come because you're afraid of Goguryeo?
You call yourself a powerful nation.
Do you give Goguryeo that much credit?
I experienced what they are capable of.
Then there's even more reason for you not to be here.
You want to follow us around after losing to Goguryeo?
- Watch what you say! - Batar!
Yes, chief.
Get him out of here.
But...
Do you want me to kill him?
You can't treat an envoy like this.
Are you prepared to handle the consequences of your actions?
How can you go forward if you're always worried about consequences?
You should hold hands with Houyan to go forward.
I will open up my own way.
Whether I conquer the world or die in the process,
I don't intend to lower my worth by receiving your cheap help.
Chief.
Chief!
Listen!
Chief!
Chief Tadar!
Listen to me.
Chief Tadar!
Wait, wait!
Try to convince your brother.
I told you.
He has great pride.
He doesn't listen to other people.
Most people listen when they have something to gain.
Chief Tadar unified all the Khitan tribes in six months.
He's not an ordinary person.
Quiet!
Right.
Goguryeo is powerful.
You cannot defeat Goguryeo by yourselves.
If you say so.
But we are prepared.
Is there another reason?
Damdeok.
It's because of the crown prince, Damdeok.
He keeps getting in our way.
It will be a pain for all of us if someone like him becomes the king.
He's the one who came up with the Yodongseong defense line.
A weed should be pulled out for a better harvest.
My brother will pull out a weed like that!
He is prepared to end everything himself.
My brother will never give in to anyone.
Wait! Wait!
You should leave for now.
I will stay and see what happens.
Go on.
Gaemoseong Fortress, Goguryeo
He won't talk.
He won't?
Good for you.
I can't believe they're making me guard a fortress.
The chief wants this fortress defended.
That's the only way for the chief to advance to Buyeoseong.
Ooh! Darn!
Should I bring a pretty woman from the prisoners?
Go ahead.
There are a lot of soldiers in the tower.
It means there are tens of thousands of soldiers in the fortress.
Hey, say something.
How frustrating.
You're driving me crazy.
Ooh!
Let's go.
We have to find another way.
Let's go.
Where did he go?
I'm supposed to be watching him.
Darn.
Let's go.
Cheongun camp near Gaemoseong
There are a lot of soldiers.
What should we do?
Commander Ko Mu is on his way here.
You want to sit around and wait until he gets here?
We can't move hastily.
If we are surrounded, we could all be in danger.
If there are tens of thousands...
There is no risk of being surrounded.
What are you talking about?
The soldiers didn't move, so I shot an arrow.
An arrow?
It didn't even budge when I shot an arrow.
You mean they're all scarecrows?
Only one out of six are real.
There were about 300 in the tower, so there are only about 50 soldiers.
There are probably 500 soldiers at most in the fortress?
500 soldiers?
The main forces aren't in the fortress?
If he's right, the soldiers at the fortress are to buy time.
You can't be hasty to trust him.
He pulled a sword on you.
He's right.
Look at that murderous look.
He probably came to kill you.
I will open the gate.
What?
You'll open the gate?
The Khitan are good at fighting on level ground.
They're not good at defending a fortress.
A small confusion inside will create chaos for them.
We have to recover Gaemoseong to go after the enemy,
wait for reinforcements or make other plans.
If the main forces aren't here,
they're probably aiming for the next fortress.
We don't have much time.
Even if there aren't many soldiers,
how will you open the gate by yourself?
I'm going to jump over the wall.
What?
That's absurd.
I have to do that much for you to stop being suspicious of me.
Are you confident?
Are you sure you can jump the wall?
It's almost impossible for him to succeed.
You should stop him.
He must be up to something.
He's trying to prove himself.
It's not just to clear up a misunderstanding.
But if he dies...
Let's trust him and see.
Let the commander know.
Yes, sir!
Move! Move!
How many soldiers are there?
There's only one.
What?
He came alone?
You called me because of one soldier?
We were ordered not to miss even one scout.
You fool.
I'll kill him right now.
You can't do that.
The chief said not to leave the fortress no matter what.
Ooh, darn!
What is he doing?
He must be crazy.
How reckless of him.
Our soldiers...
Give me an arrow.
You!
Father, I must have the blood of a Goguryeo general in me.
You're proven yourself well.
Let's take the fortress.
Attack!
I'm commander Ko Mu of Goguryeo!
Lower your weapons and surrender right now!
It's over.
You came sooner than I expected.
We were on our way to Buyeoseong when we heard, so we headed here.
Are you alright?
Yes, commander.
We won easily because you came.
Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo
Your Majesty, Gaemoseong was recovered with 100 Cheongun.
The crown prince's battle skills are increasing all the time.
We shouldn't just be happy.
Why not?
If they did that with 100 soldiers,
it means there weren't that many Khitan soldiers at Gaemoseong.
Nobody knows where the main forces are headed.
We haven't received any fire signals yet.
The Khitan are moving covertly.
We don't know what to expect and when.
Since you know everything so well, do you have a plan to support them?
We are gathering soldiers for reinforcement.
We should get 20,000 soldiers in three days.
The crown prince sent good news.
You should find a way to support him and drive the Khitan out of Goguryeo.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Ko Ya's quarters
You should be happy.
What is it?
I saw messengers go to the main hall with victory flags.
- Victory flags? - Yes.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
Damdeok did it.
He never lost in a battle.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I hope he can return safely without any injuries.
He will defeat the Khitan and return triumphantly.
He always does.
Gaemoseong command center Gaemoseong was just bait.
If the main forces are advancing, they'll be aiming for another fortress.
Shouldn't we go after them?
Commander, I will take an advance unit and search for their traces.
Wait.
They're very elusive.
They cover their tracks well. It's hard to tell which way to go.
They have excellent strategies.
Let's wait and see.
Hwang Hoe is interrogating the prisoners.
The chief is someone called Tadar.
They're going after...
Tell us.
Buyeoseong.
What?
The reinforcements from Buyeoseong just arrived here.
How many soldiers did they send?
5,000 soldiers.
What?
This was all planned.
They attacked Gaemoseong to lure soldiers here.
There are less than 10,000 soldiers left a Buyeoseong.
They don't know we recovered this fortress.
It's farming season, so the people will be busy in the fields.
If they attack the rural villages first, the people will suffer greatly.
She's right.
If we lose Buyeoseong, it will be hard to recover it.
They want the granary area near the fortress, too.
Send a messenger.
Yes, commander.
Commander! Commander!
Commander!
What is it?
Ko Un sent him.
What is it?
Crown prince.
Let Buyeoseong and the court know.
The fate of Goguryeo is up to you.
Yes, general!
- Hurry. - Yes, general!
Have a seat.
The Khitan chief attacked Goguryeo for two reasons.
First, he unified the tribes, so he wants to show off his power.
Second, he wants to expand Khitan territory to inland Goguryeo.
He wants our land?
What an ambitious man.
We'll have to have greater ambitions.
Do you have a good idea?
I will take the Khitan mainland.
What?
The Khitan mainland?
Yes.
They will have to return to recover their land.
You want to make a surprise attack and get them off guard.
They'll think we're busy trying to defend ourselves.
We'll have to go in deep to make them pay for what they did.
They must never attack Goguryeo again.
They could arrive at Buyeoseong before that.
I'll be the bait.
I'll buy us some time.
Hwang Hoe and Cheongun will attack the Khitan headquarters.
Commander, you should gather soldiers and go to Buyeoseong.
I can't allow that.
You could die.
It has to be me.
The crown prince of Goguryeo would interest him.
No!
You can't be bait for Tadar.
Do you still think you're just another general?
Somebody has to do it.
If necessary, I will.
We have general Mo Duyeong and Mo Duru, too.
You are not just another general.
You are the crown prince of Goguryeo. You have to take the throne some day.
That's why it has to be me.
You said so before.
A leader has to lead without fear for the subordinates to fight with their lives.
I know a king is no different.
I know how King Gogukwon fought Baekje and died.
Did you forget what he said?
Choosing not to fear death as a king
became the basis of the spirit that saved Goguryeo.
It is also the spirit that taught the people to serve our country.
Blood isn't different when it comes to sacrificing it for the country.
You said all the soldiers were able to fight for Goguryeo with their lives
because of his noble sacrifice.
But...
I'm sorry to go against your order, but I won't change my mind.
South gate, Gaemoseong
Crown prince.
Are you ready?
Yes, crown prince!
Once you take over the headquarters,
send a messenger to Tadar in their commander's name.
To let them know they're in danger?
Yes.
Ko Un should be waiting near the border.
He will give you more information on the Khitan.
Yes, crown prince.
Why are you dressed like that?
Where is your armor and food?
We have to go as quickly as we can.
We got rid of all our weight.
We won't give up our lives, so don't worry.
If anyone does, I won't forgive them.
Yes, crown prince.
We will obey your command.
Cheongun!
As the leader of Cheongun, I am ordering you.
Show them they have to pay if they attack Goguryeo and harm our people.
Go and raise the Cheongun flag in Khitan territory!
Yes, crown prince!
- Let's go! - Let's go!
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
How is the battle between Goguryeo and Khitan going?
According to Mu Gap, the Khitan misled Goguryeo and is secretly headed to Buyeoseong.
Is that so?
Goguryeo will be defeated this time.
Gaemoseong was taken quickly.
Their defenses must be weak.
You never know until a battle is over.
Goguryeo might seem to be losing now, but we know how strong they can be.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The Khitan chief Tadar is really brave and cruel.
He refused our help.
He refused our help?
That's what I heard.
What about Fengba?
What is he doing there?
Situations constantly change in battle.
He is waiting for a chance.
Why are so many people so arrogant and confident?
Your Majesty, it's good for us if that battle lasts a long time.
We should see what we can do in the meantime.
Seol Doan's tent, Mohe barracks Chief!
Is there any word from Seol Ji?
I'm sorry, not yet.
What about a carrier pigeon?
That, too.
It can't be easy to send one during battle.
Chief.
It was a bit too much to expect.
Seol Ji excels in military acts.
But it won't be easy to sneak into Khitan territory without any previous interchange.
If they think she's a spy, they'll kill her.
He's right.
Tadar has a reputation for being cruel.
I'm very worried.
Tadar, Tadar!
If you're so worried, go and attack the Khitan or Goguryeo right now.
Don't just hide here!
We should trust Seol Ji.
She was raised as a warrior.
A Mohe warrior has to be prepared for that much danger.
Near the Khitan border
Ko Un's trade guild tent
Master.
You came a long way.
- How are you? - Good.
- Wonbong, bring them some food. - Yes, master.
There's no time.
We'll eat after we attack.
This is where the leaders are.
They must have moved closer to Goguryeo to support Tadar.
That's right.
They couldn't have imagined that we would attack their headquarters.
It must have been hard to gain this information.
It's what I do.
Do you have any other questions?
You're not going with us?
The crown prince gave me a secret order.
Fengba?
Yes.
I have to find out why he went to Khitan.
I have to make sure he doesn't try to attack Goguryeo.
If possible, I have to capture him.
Good luck.
You, too.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Khitan camp on the way to Buyeoseong
Chief! Chief!
Move!
Chief!
Chief! Out of the way!
Chief!
You should be at Gaemoseong.
Did you lose the fortress?
I'm so sorry, chief.
I'm surprised.
I thought you'd die. I didn't expect you to survive.
They must have let you go on purpose.
How is he?
Crown prince Damdeok is a scary person.
He attacked the fortress with only 100 soldiers.
100 soldiers?
Yes.
He is bold and meticulous.
Chief!
Chief... Chief...
100?
You lost the fortress to 100 soldiers with 500 soldiers?
He's not bold.
He's reckless.
Batar.
Yes, chief.
We'll be having guests soon.
Be prepared.
If he's that reckless, he will be coming after us.
Yes, chief.
I'd like to see this man who is as reckless as I am.
Way to Buyeoseong
Crown prince, we finally found them.
That's the only path in the valley.
They won't be worried about being attacked from the side.
That's probably an advance unit.
Crown prince.
If we go along the opposite ridge, we should be able to catch up to them.
We'll be too late.
We have to arrive before them and be waiting for them to stall them.
There's no path there.
It's the valley, but the water should be dried up right now.
We'll take this path and head to Buyeoseong.
We should be able to arrive before they do.
But we'll have to cut across them.
Right in front of them.
Are you afraid?
The fate of Goguryeo depends on this.
If there isn't a path, we should create one.
I have to see Tadar's face.
Let's go!
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Do you have a plan?
We just have to stall them.
We're too small in number to stop them.
It seems like there are many soldiers ahead of us.
He's moving his soldiers.
He's going to find out soon.
They'll think we're a large army.
They won't be able to advance until they know more.
Split up and search the area.
Is there a way to capture them?
They're like moths.
They know what we're doing.
There is a spy.
You!
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