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Come on! Hurry!
Seokgae, take 300 soldiers and wait in ambush in the valley.
If the enemies appear, attack.
Be sure to secure a retreat path.
Attack quickly and get out.
Yes, sir.
Ungsil, wait in ambush again after Seokgae leaves.
They will come after him.
Wait in ambush here and attack again.
Yes, sir.
The two teams have to alternate retreating and attacking.
Don't forget to send scouts ahead.
We won't make any mistakes.
I'll wait here and provide any necessary support.
Remember, we have to stall for time,
so our reinforcements have time to counterattack.
Yes, sir.
- Let's go! - Okay!
Come on!
Let's hurry!
- Move them. - Yes, sir!
This way.
Let's go.
Houyan army's path near Yodongseong
Now.
Shoot!
Get the leader.
That's the leader.
Shields!
There aren't that many!
Get them!
Right now!
Yes, Your Majesty!
Retreat!
Let's go!
After them!
Don't let a single one get away!
Get them!
After them!
Hurry!
Houyan camp near Yodongseong
Why didn't our scouts know about the ambushes?
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
The enemies are so quick.
They seem to be Cheongun, a special unit raised by Damdeok.
Cheongun?
What's that?
They are Damdeok's special unit.
They defeated the Khitan.
How many are there?
A little over a thousand.
What?
We were played by a thousand soldiers?
They only attacked the leaders.
They are very meticulous.
You should have known that.
We're sorry, Your Majesty.
What happened to our soldiers that went after the enemies?
We don't know yet.
Those Goguryeo low lives!
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
What happened?
They attacked us several times.
So?
We lost most of the 2,000 soldiers.
You fools!
Fools!
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
Reorganize the formation.
Pick new scouts and send them 8km ahead.
Keep in touch with each other and find out where communication is cut off.
That is where the enemies will be.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Get to it!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Damdeok, you're getting in my way again.
Let's go.
Yodongseong command headquarters
Crown prince! Crown prince!
- Crown prince. - Crown prince.
I heard about what a good job you did.
Nice job.
We only tried to imitate a strategy that you used before.
Let's go crush the Houyan army.
He didn't come to fight a battle.
He came to seek friendly relations.
Friendly relations?
What do you mean?
We trapped and killed them like mice.
You can't seek friendly relations now!
Seokgae.
Yes?
Why aren't you ordering an attack?
Yes, Your Majesty.
We could attack Yodongseong right now.
It isn't about our loss.
We gave Goguryeo time to plan measures and don't know what they are.
Reorganize the formation again.
We will be prepared when we attack.
Yes, Your Majesty!
Ko Mu's camp at Cheongnyongsanseong (northwest of Yodongseong)
They're not attacking.
The Baekje soldiers seem to be waiting for something.
The northern region could be in danger.
Shouldn't we do something?
Gather more information and Goguryeo soldiers dispersed nearby.
We have to keep the Baekje soldiers from attacking.
But we don't know what Houyan is up to.
I know, that's why we have to be calm.
If we act hastily, our defense line might collapse.
That would put Goguryeo in even more danger.
We can't receive an answer even if we send a messenger.
The side that moves first could suffer great loss.
So don't act rashly.
Yes, commander!
Asin's camp, south of Pyeongyangseong
Did we receive any news?
We sent several messengers by boat, but haven't received an answer yet.
Goguryeo soldiers must be waiting in ambush.
They cut off our communication.
Then we're in trouble.
We could be isolated here.
What is Houyan doing?
Send a messenger to Wiryeseong just in case.
Yes, sir.
But...
It's our only way right now.
We have to ask the king for help.
Wiryeseong, Baekje
What does it say?
Asin went against my order and moved the army.
He's asking for help.
Are you going to send reinforcements?
Why should I?
He acted on his own.
He didn't even ask for my approval.
But he controls over 70% of our naval forces.
It wouldn't be good to show hostility to him.
What are you worried about?
We just have to say the court and the people didn't want to go to war.
He acted on his own, so he will be punished for his actions anyway.
Goguryeo isn't a country that can be defeated like this.
Asin disobeyed my order.
I will not send reinforcements.
Cheongun camp, Yodongseong
I'm going to have to meet Murong Chui.
Crown prince.
You can't do that.
You can't go.
They are in rage because of our attacks.
Who knows what they will do to you?
He's right.
They must be really mad right now.
How about if I went ahead and asked for a meeting?
You?
Houyan will be surprised when they see me.
It's too dangerous.
They might try to kill you.
As long as they don't know our ulterior motive, they can't just kill me.
The Houyan emperor isn't so petty that he would kill an envoy.
Please give me your approval.
Houyan camp near Yodongseong
Your Majesty, there is an envoy from Goguryeo.
Goguryeo?
- Show him in. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Come in.
I saw him in Baekje.
Ko Un, what brings you here?
I'm from Goguryeo.
I didn't tell you since you didn't seem interested in my status.
What?
You!
Do you have a death wish?
Be quiet!
What is it you want to say?
The crown prince of Goguryeo would like to see you.
I know he's just trying to stall for time and prevent war.
There is no reason for me to see him.
As you just saw, I know the crown prince and general Fengba.
I heard many things when I was in Baekje.
Aren't you concerned that what I know could put you at a disadvantage?
You have guts.
But I trust the crown prince and general Fengba more than you.
So, you're refusing a meeting?
There is no need for a meeting with Goguryeo.
Yodongseong is right here.
It would be a waste of time to just leave.
I understand.
I will relay that to the crown prince.
Wait.
Do you have something more to say?
What does Goguryeo want?
That is something you will have to discuss with the crown prince.
Houyan formed an alliance with Baekje.
Goguryeo is in a dilemma, so tell me.
Why did Goguryeo ask for a meeting?
To reduce unnecessary sacrifices.
Why should I do that?
Are you sure about the alliance with Baekje?
Who agreed to the alliance?
Are you threatening us because it was with Asin and not King Jinsa?
It's not a threat.
Let me just tell you a fact.
A fact?
Goguryeo has friendly relations with King Jinsa, not Asin.
Asin's power is as great as King Jinsa.
We formed an alliance with Asin for practical benefits.
That's understandable.
But the king of Baekje is Jinsa.
Asin can't be the king of Baekje no matter how powerful he is.
So, whatever King Jinsa wants is what Baekje will have.
One word from King Jinsa and Asin will have to retreat from Goguryeo.
They might even become reinforcements for Goguryeo and attack Houyan.
Do you still intend on attacking Goguryeo based on your trust for Baekje?
How can you prove that you have friendly relations with King Jinsa?
Didn't you receive any reports of the battle situation from Baekje?
I'm sure you received a report that Asin is acting passively.
Has your communication been cut off?
The 100,000 soldiers you brought only appear to look like an army.
What?
Didn't you receive a report that over 2,000 of your soldiers
were annihilated by less than 100 of our scouts?
Houyan is facing battle with other countries, so elite soldiers didn't come.
The battle against Beiwei just ended recently.
Houyan can't attack Goguryeo on its own, so you formed an alliance with Baekje.
We aren't the only ones who fought a battle.
Goguryeo fought a battle against the Khitan recently.
I'm sure you suffered much loss, too.
Houyan is slow at receiving news.
I fought Tadar himself to minimize damage to the Goguryeo army.
I defeated him and the Goguryeo army was kept intact.
It was for a situation like today.
I guess we can see who is telling the truth by going to war.
Fine, I won't refuse.
Your Majesty, we should take a short break.
Let's take a break.
Murong Chui's tent
The prime minister of Goguryeo sent me.
The prime minister of Goguryeo?
Read this first.
Is this true?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Damdeok could be planning a scheme.
Gae Yeonsu is the prime minister of Goguryeo.
He must be loyal to the Goguryeo court.
The prime minister said you would recognize that dagger.
He said it would prove his loyalty.
He wants me to trust him.
The king of Goguryeo collapsed from an illness.
Goguryeo is in great difficulty.
Too many things are happening for you to handle on your own.
You have internal and external troubles.
Goguryeo is in trouble.
If necessary, I could concede a little.
Did you say concede?
Yes.
I came for Yodong.
If friendly relations can be achieved,
I could take a step back.
I could choose peace over war.
Friendly relations...
Unity and interchange.
An alliance for non-aggression.
I want that promise.
Your Majesty.
What do you think?
What is your condition?
Yeon Salta.
Yes, crown prince.
Send a messenger to Pyeongyangseong.
Tell them the battle against Houyan is over.
Tell them to make sure that news spreads to the Baekje camp quickly.
Yes, crown prince.
Hwang Hoe.
Yes, crown prince.
His Majesty's illness was a matter of national security.
We have a spy.
Be sure to find him.
Yes, crown prince.
Crown prince.
It's not defeat.
It's a temporary measure to rise again.
Houyan camp near Yodongseong
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, it's all a scheme.
We have to kill Damdeok and advance to Goguryeo.
Why didn't you tell me?
Tell you what?
That you didn't form an alliance with King Jinsa, but Asin.
I'm sorry, we did form an alliance with Asin.
But there wasn't any problem getting the army to move.
Quiet!
It's not just a matter of moving an army.
Didn't you hear what the crown prince of Goguryeo said?
Everything can change with one word from King Jinsa.
We do not have elite soldiers here.
No weakness must be exposed.
It's certain that Goguryeo doesn't have the power to go to war with us.
Goguryeo might have a large army, but they can't fight two battles at once.
I know, but if Damdeok went to war with us, we would suffer great damage, too.
We don't have the power to risk such s situation.
We're so close.
We have to raise power for the future.
Look at the big picture and think further ahead.
With this alliance, we don't have to worry about Goguryeo for a while.
Damdeok accepted the conditions.
It will be very humiliating for them.
We completely crushed their spirit.
Be satisfied with that.
I didn't think it could be possible, but it was.
What did I do?
You're the spy who gave information to Houyan.
You're the spy?
Because of you...
No, I'm not a spy.
Oh...
She's...
Crown prince.
She's the mercenary who escaped Tadar's tent.
I saved your life.
This is how you repay me?
I never gave Houyan any information.
Then what are you doing here?
I heard Goguryeo Cheongun accepted anyone who had the skills.
I was just looking for an opportunity to join Cheongun.
We're supposed to believe that?
The real spy is out there.
Do you want to catch the spy?
Or do you just want to accuse anyone of being a spy because you're mad?
How dare you?
It is my fault for acting suspicious.
But it will be a greater fault to accuse an innocent person and lose the real spy.
Can you prove your innocence?
I am Seol Ji,
sister of Mohe chief, Seol Doan.
What?
Seol Doan's sister?
Seol Doan?
He's an enemy of Goguryeo.
If she's his sister, she should be killed.
Crown prince!
You!
Crown prince.
It's true.
I saw her during the Chaekseong battle.
I fought with her when I was waiting in ambush.
I am proving my innocence by exposing who I am.
Crown prince, what should we do?
Let her go.
Crown prince.
She exposed her identity knowing that she could die.
She considers loyalty and honor to be important.
I praise her for that.
She is Seol Doan's sister.
If I kill her, I will hurt Seol Doan once again.
Let her go.
Take her away.
Yes, sir.
Asin's camp, south of Pyeongyangseong
My lord!
- What happened? - I'm sorry.
We were prepared, but the unit transporting food was attacked by the Goguryeo army.
How did they know our route?
Commander Ko Mu is a great general indeed.
We have more problems.
Our defense line has collapsed and we've lost all our rations.
We are about to be isolated.
There isn't any news from Wiryeseong?
It's not certain, but the king is in rage.
I heard he would hold you responsible for this.
My lord! My lord!
My lord!
What is it?
The Houyan army retreated.
What?
They retreated? Are you sure?
Yes, Houyan formed friendly relations with Goguryeo.
We are deadly enemies.
How can we form friendly relations?
Ko Mu's camp at Cheongnyongsanseong (northwest of Yodongseong)
That's right.
Something's wrong.
I don't know the details, but it's certain.
We are to spread this news to the Baekje camp.
Baekje will retreat when they hear.
That must be the intention.
Are you going to end the battle?
Commander, we should fight,
but it is a bit excessive for our current situation.
I'm sure the crown prince tried hard to prevent that.
We'll withdraw when we can confirm that the Baekje army retreats.
Watch them carefully.
- Yes, commander! - Yes, commander!
Goguryeo could be trying to trick us.
Probably, but there is no way for us to be sure.
We haven't received any word from Houyan.
The paths were blocked.
They could have found a way to contact us if they wanted to.
Houyan's movement has been doubtful.
They would have broken off the alliance as long as they achieved their goals.
It's my fault for overlooking that.
Are you upset?
It's burning me up inside.
We should be satisfied that we stepped on land we should recover.
The land isn't going anywhere.
We can raise more power and come back.
My lord.
Yes, uncle.
It's fortunate.
What's fortunate?
We won't ever be tricked by Houyan again.
I was blinded by ambition.
Who knew Goguryeo was so far away?
It's a long way from our reach.
Prepare to return to Gwanmiseong.
Yes, my lord.
- Hurry! - Hurry!
Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo
Good job.
You did well.
This is a true victory.
Congratulations on preventing a war and forming friendly relations.
Congratulations.
There isn't anything you can't do.
I'm very proud of you.
Damju...
You should see His Majesty first.
How is he?
He is much better. Let's go.
Yes, mother.
The crown prince doesn't look very happy.
What's important is that we have friendly relations with Houyan.
Good job.
Father.
I have done great wrong.
What is the problem?
I achieved friendly relations in a humiliating manner.
I should have killed the emperor and destroyed Houyan even if it killed me.
I humiliated Goguryeo as the crown prince.
I don't qualify to become the king of this country.
Crown prince.
You shouldn't say things like that.
What did you agree to?
The condition was...
Damju.
I agreed to give them Damju.
What?
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