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Episode 29
- Hyungnim! - Chief!
What a nice welcome.
- Are you okay? - Want us to go after them?
No.
We can't go after them when we're out of formation.
- Gurchin. - Yes?
He's the one who attacked Gaemoseong?
Yes, chief.
That punk must be crown prince Damdeok of Goguryeo
Crown prince Damdeok.
Attacking Goguryeo in the future...
won't be so boring.
[Khitan base: Jizhou, China]
Dol Bisu will attack from the north.
- Yeo Seokgae, you take the west. - Yes.
Ungsim, take the east.
I'll block off their retreat path in the south.
I'll signal with an arrow, so everyone has to attack at once.
Yes, okay.
Let's wipe them out at once.
We only have our sword right now.
But the safety of Goguryeo depends on all of us,
keep that in mind.
If we can't take this base,
we'll have to die here.
Yes.
Crown prince! [Damdeok's camp]
We brought a hunter who knows this area pretty well.
Thank you for coming.
Yes, what about the Khitan?
They seem to be moving a bit more quicker.
We seemed to have rushed them somewhat.
It's as expected.
They are boldly advancing even after their location was exposed.
They would rather die than retreat.
Crown prince, do you have a plan then?
Is there a nice place to camp on the way to Buyeoseong?
Here and over here at Mt. Cheongsongsan.
There is a wide space there.
Did you get the location?
Yes, I got the location, but...
it won't be easy to find.
Could you help us until the battle against the Khitan ends?
I'm a Goguryeo citizen.
I should help you.
I'll do my best.
Thank you.
We'll have to hurry with the preparation.
We'll start the first plan tonight.
But, crown prince,
would Hwang Hoe be able to succeed?
He has to succeed.
[Khitan base: Jizhou, China]
- Get them on their knees! - Right!
- Did you capture everyone? - Yes!
This says Cheongun has taken the Khitan base
and the leaders have been captured.
You must get this to the crown prince.
I'm pretty sure Tadar doesn't have any reinforcements.
Okay.
I'll do everything I can to get this to the crown prince.
- Yes, I'm counting on you. - Yes.
Hey! Don't die until you get there
What?
I'm not going to die.
Okay, punk!
[Gungnaeseong palace]
Did you say Buyeoseong?
Buyeoseong's the most remote fortress in Goguryeo and also...
isn't the fortress beyond the reach of Goguryeo's soldiers?
The Khitan must be planning to take Buyeoseong and make it their base.
Buyeoseong is an important fortress.
It has good defense structure.
You don't have to worry.
Hey, you!
Did you forget Gaemoseong was taken by the Khitan in one day?
The ministers had already gathered 20,000 soldiers that aren't from in the Central Army.
They can leave immediately tomorrow to join the crown prince and commander.
With 20,000 soldiers waiting around,
you should leave immediately, what are you waiting for?
We had to wait because we didn't know where to send the soldiers.
Now that we know where the location is,
we'll send the soldiers right away.
You could have sent the soldiers to assist the crown prince from the very beginning
Then, they would have been helpful right about now.
Are you blaming me now, Ko Chang?
Stop that!
Now that we know the Khitan's motive,
so we should come up with some measure.
That's right, Your Majesty.
And with Commander Ko Mu and the crown prince there,
I'm sure we'll be hearing good news soon.
[Commander Ko Mu's mains forces on the way to Buyeogseong]
What's our current location now?
It's been half a day since we passed Yongsusanseong,
it should take about four days to Buyeogseong.
Tell the soldiers to march a bit faster,
we'll have to hurry.
But, commander,
if they can't hold down Buyeoseong fortress,
our soldiers will be annihilated when we arrive.
Should we keep on advancing just like this?
Buyeoseong will be fine.
Didn't the crown prince went ahead to make sure of it?
We've no choice to trust the crown prince right now and keep on advancing.
If the Khitan targeted Buyeongseong,
we should expect a battle there.
- Let's hurry. - Yes, commander!
Move faster!
[Tadar's camp]
[Batar/Tadar]
Hyungnim,
I didn't think they would overtake us, let alone attack us like that.
Damdeok defeated a large Houyan army at Yodongseong.
He also defeated the Mohe.
That punk Damdeok shouldn't be taken lightly.
We've to come up with some sort of a plan.
You fool...
Come up with some plan?
You're afraid of a few hundred soldiers?
That's not it.
With that punk moving,
we don't know how the Goguryeo soldiers are moving,
that what I mean.
Why wouldn't I know that?
The only one who really doesn't know,
it's you punk, Batar!
Only one reason for gathering the soldiers.
It's to make Buyeoseong ours.
Whether it's Damdeok or Goguryeo soldiers,
I'm going to crush anything and anyone in my way.
Right.
Don't waste any time and advance against Goguryeo!
Yes, chief!
Crown prince! [Damdeok's camp]
Crown prince!
The Khitans are headed for Buyeoseong.
What?
We passed them, they are moving so quickly.
They don't seem to be afraid of Goguryeo's ambushes.
Even with the soldiers' ambushes,
they are still confident to advance.
All we have to do is stall them.
Crown prince, with the number of soldiers we have now?
It should be sufficient.
There is a dark moon tonight,
it should be easy to trick them.
Chief!
What is it?
Many soldiers seem to be on the move.
Which way are they headed?
Towards Buyeoseong.
That punk Damdeok's moving the soldiers.
But there weren't that many soldiers.
Here is Goguryeo territory!
They didn't know about our presence before.
Now that they know of our presence,
reinforcements will probably be coming from nearby fortresses.
If we can't defeat them,
they will be an obstacle for us in attacking Buyeoseong.
I'll go this time and attack them myself.
Everyone, get ready!
Yes, chief!
General!
The Khitans are heading towards us.
Really?
Everyone, retreat.
Go the rendezvous point set by the crown prince.
Everyone, disperse.
They are nowhere to be found, chief.
We've searched everywhere, chief.
Where could they have gone in such a short time?
It's really strange, Hyungnim.
There must be soldiers marching nearby for sure.
They must be found.
- If in case they reach Buyeoseong... - But...
it's dark.
If the soldiers were to raid us...
Are you afraid of being attacked?
We're prepared for everything right now.
If in case they try to raid us,
that spot will become their grave.
But, Hyungnim...
The soldiers didn't get any rest for several days.
They are very exhausted.
So?
What do expect me to do with that?
Warriors of Khitan,
we're going to take Buyeoseong in a few days.
You'll find comfortable beds and food waiting for us there.
Are you all tired right now?
We must find the Goguryeo soldiers and annihilate them!
Split up the soldiers and search the area thoroughly.
If in case they show up,
set the mountain on fire.
- Yes, chief. - Go!
It's going as planned.
Are you thinking of raiding them?
We just want them to register that many of our Goguryeo soldiers are nearby for now.
But they will find out about the plan soon.
Yes, they should.
However, they think a large army is moving.
They won't be able to advance to Buyeoseong until they find out more.
[Tadar's camp]
Araban, did you find the Goguryeo soldiers?
I'm sure that...
We saw them for sure,
but when we went after them, they just disappeared.
What about you?
We too searched everywhere,
but no traces of them.
It was like chasing after ghosts.
Yes, it was like chasing after ghosts.
That punk Damdeok passed us...
they would have information on us.
If they sent scouts,
they must know about our movements.
So what are you thinking of doing now?
We'll advance to Buyeoseong.
They know what we want.
If we stall here,
we'll just be giving them more time.
We've wasted a night here.
Chief, the soldiers didn't get any rest at all.
They can rest at Buyeoseong.
If you say that one more time, I'll kill you first.
Yes, chief.
Hey, Araban!
First, send some scouts.
Have them search the area we'll pass tonight.
Yes, vice chief.
Let's go! - Yes!
Hyungnim.
I'm sure...
that punk Damdeok...
will show up again.
Like he did the last time.
Damdeok, you punk...
[Woods nearby Buyeoseong]
We'll meet the Khitans here.
Take cover in the woods and rest until I give further orders.
Yes, crown prince.
Crown prince!
The Khitans are about 8 km away.
How do they look?
Very exhausted.
Some of the soldiers have collapsed.
That's good.
They will probably rest here for sure.
But, crown prince,
because of our last plan, they will send scouts for sure.
- Scouts... - Yes.
Because they move independently, so they are hard to capture.
They will try to find out where we're located.
Having of the scouts around will get in the way of our strategy.
They are like moths. [Seorok]
Moths?
Yes.
Is there a way to catch them?
You seem to know of some way?
I'll give you some soldiers, eliminate all the scouts.
Yes.
More will come.
- Make preparations. - Okay.
[Tadar's camp. near Buyeoseong]
Why aren't any of the scouts returning?
We don't know that.
They couldn't have become deserters, could they?
You punk, how can you say such a thing?
Not all Khitan warriors are like you!
We'll advance after breakfast.
We've been slowed down too much because of the Goguryeo soldiers.
We can't do that, Hyungnim!
Why not?
Don't you know the reason why the soldiers are marching slower?
All of them are exhausted. They can't even walk.
They have been constantly marching because of Goguryeo's attack.
The scouts aren't even returning now.
Do we know when and where the Goguryeo soldiers will attack?
If we're ambushed, all of us will annihilated.
What the vice chief said is right.
Even if we're to take Buyeoseong right away now,
the soldiers will still have to rest.
Let all the soldiers rest.
And tell them to guard the perimeter well.
Yes, chief!
Crown prince.
[Damdeok's camp, near Buyeoseong]
What happened to the scouts?
Most of them have been eliminated.
How did you lure the enemy scouts?
I told you they are like moths.
Moths?
It's their duty to check for suspicious movements.
If you start a fire,
they will approach to check it out.
That's when you got them.
Okay, what's important now is what we've to do.
If the scouts don't return,
they will be anxious.
It's late and they think there are many soldiers,
they won't move rashly.
That's right.
And the Khitan soldiers haven't been able to rest for days.
They are very exhausted.
They probably would have wooden barricades set up so they can rest.
They advanced for a few days,
but they went around and the soldiers are exhausted,
so they didn't advance that far.
Crown prince,
if we can stop them advancing tonight,
there is a chance
commander Ko Mu will be able to make it to Buyeoseong with his soldiers tomorrow.
Tonight is going to be very important.
[Seol Doan's tent, Mohe territory]
Is there still no news from Seol Ji yet?
No, chief, there isn't.
I should go to Goguryeo immediately.
You can't do that.
If you go to Goguryeo now,
you could be swept up in battle.
Something must have gone wrong.
Something must have happened to Seol Ji.
I've to go and see for myself.
Chief.
Seol Ji's very skilled in military arts and also very smart.
You sent her knowing that,
so you should trust her and wait.
Didn't you say so yourself?
I sent my only sister to die because of that punk Damdeok.
- She could die. - Chief.
Something must have held her up, so she couldn't send a message,
just give it a bit more time.
[Tadar's camp, near Buyeoseong]
You punk!
I knew there was a Goguryeo spy.
Find out all the weak security spots and attack.
Don't fight them, attack and get out.
Create confusion.
Our only goal is to stop them from advancing.
Let's go!
- Chief! - Hyungnim!
Hyungnim, Goguryeo soldiers are attacking us.
That punk's a spy.
He gave Goguryeo information about us.
- Hurry, go and stop them! - Yes, chief!
You're...
You punks...
Is this the type of scheme you plotted?
What? Scheme?
Sending spies to infiltrate an enemy camp,
is that how Goguryeo fight battles?
He's not our spy.
Our only goal is to stop you from advancing.
What?
When you invaded Goguryeo,
our Cheongun of Goguryeo have crossed the Khitan border.
Do you think I'll fall for that again?
Cheongun will be heading for Khitan's Jizhou,
your base and headquarters.
You punks!
Crown prince!
Crown prince, we've to retreat.
The enemies are coming.
It's a raid!
Get them!
- Chief! - Chief!
Crown prince.
Let's go.
You didn't even know there was a spy among us?
What are you doing?
Can't you get anything right?
I'm sorry, chief.
We were tricked all this time.
They didn't have that many soldiers.
If they many soldiers, they would have attacked us.
But they didn't.
Why didn't they?
I asked you, why not?
Why didn't they?
Why not?
It was because they certainly don't have that many soldiers as we do.
Chief!
We're in trouble.
What is it?
Elite soldiers led by a Goguryeo commander have arrived near Buyeoseong.
They should be close enough to attack us tomorrow.
Make sure their messengers and scouts can't reach Buyeoseong.
Cut off any communication between the commander and Damdeok.
Yes, chief.
Well... and...
- Still some more? - Yes, chief!
We received a message from headquarters.
Cheongun will be heading for Khitan's Jizhou,
your base and headquarters.
That punk...
Damdeok.
Damdeok...
Crown prince,
can commander Ko Mu reach Buyeoseong tomorrow?
He should be able to.
I'm worried as we still haven't receive any messages.
Something couldn't have happened to them, right?
The commander has infantrymen and cavalry troops.
It could take them longer than we expected.
Moreover,
the Khitans are situated between us and the commander,
he might not be able to send a message.
Let's trust he'll be here and wait.
If anything happened,
we should have heard something.
But, what about that Khitan soldier?
Yes.
It was a woman.
- A woman? - Yes, crown prince.
The Khitans wouldn't have any women in their army.
Then...
She could probably be a hired soldier.
If in case she surrenders,
let her fight as a Goguryeo soldier.
Even if she doesn't surrender, let her live.
Don't kill her.
Yes, crown prince.
Crown prince.
- Dol Bisu. - Dol Bisu.
Crown prince.
Dol Bisu!
Hurry, get the doctor! Hurry up!
Yes!
Dol Bisu.
Young master!
Yes, is there any news of battle yet? [Inn near Goguryeo border]
No.
The crown prince's strategies must be working.
But, are you going to join them to fight in battle?
We wouldn't be of much help.
We'll just achieve our goal.
But if Fengba's at the Khitan base,
is there nothing we can do?
Fengba would have probably left the Khitan base already.
Find out the fastest way from Buyeoseong to Houyan.
We should wait for Fengba at that path.
Yes, young master.
Then, I'll go to the Houyan palace and let them know what's going on.
- Hurry, do that. - Yes, general.
How should we report the status?
Is Goguryeo going to win or the Khitans?
Can't you tell?
What a stupid fool?
They are close to Buyeoseong and could be stuck.
It might be a border area, but it's still Goguryeo territory.
If the Khitans don't fight for their lives,
they will find it hard to defeat Goguryeo.
The crown prince is also stopping them.
Those foolish Khitan people.
They should have accepted our country's help.
Goguryeo's crown prince Damdeok is a scary person.
That punk attacked Gaemoseong with only 100 soldiers.
100 soldiers?
Yes.
That punk Damdeok...
is scary and meticulous.
- Hyungnim! - Chief!
When I first saw him then...
I had a certain feeling.
If my advancement stops...
it'll be because of that punk Damdeok.
Hyungnim.
Hyungnim!
Chief, what should we do now?
We Khitans won't have much power against Goguryeo without our base and headquarters.
If we continue to attack,
Goguryeo will trample all over our Khitan land.
We were guaranteed of a victory,
but they played us out.
Who do you think I am?
You're Khitan's greatest hero and chief.
Yes, I'm the greatest hero.
I'm going to fight them head on.
I won't have any regrets even if we lose.
If I was worried about that...
I wouldn't have come this far.
Chief,
a general from the Goguryeo camp is here.
A general?
What's your message?
The crown prince of Goguryeo wishes to have a meeting with the chief of Khitan.
A meeting?
You punk!
- What are you up to now? - Stop it!
Tell him I'll see him.
Chief, we don't know what that punk Damdeok's planning.
That punk Damdeok wouldn't try any cheap tricks.
If the enemy is bold,
we should face them boldly.
Tell him I'll be there.
I heard that you were very challenging.
I was surprised you would agree to see me like this.
I felt I should meet you.
The only person who has ever stopped me from advancing forward...
it's you.
It's probably because the other countries that Khitan fought were weak.
However,
you should know by now that Goguryeo can't be taken lightly.
Don't you regret this?
I've no regrets.
I just kept on advancing
and the fight isn't over yet.
However,
you should know that Khitan will be at a disadvantage fighting us.
Just because you took over our Khitan base,
do you feel at leisure?
If our 50,000 Khitan soldiers were to fight,
at least 50,000 Goguryeo soldiers will be sacrificed too.
We could easily destroy Buyeoseong.
It's hard to unify the Khitans.
We've to put up a fight before we'll all split up again.
No, I'm sure you could.
I've heard of your reputation already.
And that's why I came to make a suggestion.
How about deciding the result between the two of us with a fight?
Just the two of us.
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Give that sword to my son, Hyeon.
Why did general Sagal Ung appear in my dream?
That general...
Is anyone outside?
Tell me how you found him?
Why ask about him suddenly?
The crown prince could be in danger.