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There is one problem.
What is it?
In order to eliminate Damdeok for good, we'll need help from the inside.
You mean Goguryeo?
Houyan and Goguryeo achieved friendly relations.
I heard the emperor thinks highly of Damdeok's spirit.
Even if Damdeok commits a crime in Houyan,
you won't be able to do what you want with him.
What are you going to do?
Shut Goguryeo's ears and mouth.
How?
I heard the prime minister is hostile against Damdeok.
Their relationship improved after his daughter married Damdeok.
We'll see whether that's true or not.
The king is thinking of passing on the throne.
The situation is urgent.
We can't guess what will happen.
You have to get the crown prince and his wife back to Goguryeo soon.
You weren't able to see His Majesty today either?
Older people get suspicious.
This is very frustrating.
Prime minister!
What is it?
You have a guest.
A guest?
Show him in.
Yes, sir.
What brings you here?
Prime minister.
I was sent by the crown prince of Houyan.
The Houyan crown prince?
What business does he have with me?
It's about crown prince Damdeok.
Crown prince Damdeok?
The Houyan crown prince doesn't wish him to return to Goguryeo.
He also doesn't want him to stay in Houyan for a long time.
He sent me to ask for your understanding ahead of time.
Are you telling me, the prime minister, you're going to kill the crown prince?
Well...
The Houyan crown prince said you would want that, too.
Why would he think that?
You have a hostile relationship with him.
Houyan can become closer with Goguryeo with the crown prince out of the picture.
You helped achieve friendly relations by sending a secret message.
You look like merchants.
Yes, sir.
How can you be successful if you can't calculate?
If Damdeok is eliminated in Houyan,
Houyan will be getting rid of a huge pain in the neck.
Why would I participate in something that would benefit an enemy nation?
But...
If I hold hands with you, I will become a great traitor.
If you need my help, you'll need to find a justification and ask for it.
I don't really understand.
Just tell them exactly what I said.
They'll understand.
You can go now.
Yes, sir.
Gungnaeseong palace
Father.
Hi.
You can't leave in this situation.
The northern region is reorganizing the army since Houyan attacked.
Yeo Soi wants the commander to head north as soon as possible.
It probably wasn't his individual decision.
There's no way I can disobey the order.
Besides, I've been at the palace too long.
You'll have to take care of matters here at court.
Yes, father.
Commander! Commander!
It's Gal Samu.
Hi.
Father.
Jin!
Jin.
You should be at the Royal Academy.
What are you doing here?
Is that all you can say when you haven't seen him for such a long time?
He's always like that.
It's alright.
The prime minister asked me to recommend some people.
The prime minister?
Did you have any to recommend?
Yes.
I sent several recommendations.
But the ones who were selected were of a certain clan.
Which is that?
Isn't it obvious?
It must be Sonobu.
Or the children of the ministers supporting the prime minister.
Am I right?
I told you.
The prime minister is chasing his ambitions again.
He is rushing to send you away so he can secure his power.
Are the people he chose lacking?
No.
I recommend able people.
It's just that so many Sonobu people were chosen.
Then we have no cause to object.
Focus on your studies and on nurturing scholars.
I told you never to get involved in politics.
I didn't forget that.
This was a good excuse for me to come and see you.
Okay then.
I know I should be loyal to my duties.
I'll do my role for His Majesty and for Goguryeo in my place.
Inlet near capital of Houyan
Now that all the misunderstandings have been cleared up,
I hope our two countries can get along.
I will make sure to relay your intentions to the king of Baekje and Lord Asin.
- But... - I know.
You were played by Damdeok.
Baekje will be trusted, so don't worry.
Baekje and Houyan have a common enemy called Goguryeo.
I hope you will always keep that in mind.
Of course.
We have friendly relations,
but they won't last that long.
You should get going.
Let's go.
Who are they?
They serve the Goguryeo crown prince.
Never mind them.
Okay.
Let's go.
I'm getting off.
You're not returning to Baekje?
The crown prince of Goguryeo is here.
We should find out more about them.
Lord Asin will be waiting.
I wrote a message.
Go and give this to him.
Yes, sir.
Gwanmiseong (Strategic base of Baekje, presumed to be today's Gyodongdo, Ganghwa)
My lord! My lord!
- My lord. - What is it?
There is a message from Bu Yeohong.
What does it say?
Damdeok is in Zhongsan because of the marital agreement.
Our alliance with Houyan did threaten Goguryeo.
They didn't become a tributary state.
He's giving away his only sister to an enemy nation.
He's sending his sister to prevent a war?
He used low means to play us.
Then he achieved friendly relations in such a humiliating manner?
I guess he's not that able.
It could be a strategic choice rather than a defeat.
From everything I heard about his former battles,
he is not such an incapable person.
I'm sure you already know, but he never lost a battle.
The people think of him very highly.
Do you judge him highly, too?
In my opinion, he will be Baekje's greatest enemy.
Baekje's greatest enemy...
If that's what you think, I'm sure you're right.
I don't want to admit that.
I should go to Houyan.
Houyan?
He is in Houyan.
It will be a good chance to see an enemy up close.
But going there yourself...
If you know the enemy, the battle is half won.
You won't change your mind once you're set on something.
I'll make the preparations.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
Damdeok's quarters in Houyan
Banquet for Murong Bao and Damju's wedding
The wedding is over.
Everyone will enjoy the wedding.
I can't express how happy I am.
Eat and drink for three days.
Enjoy yourselves!
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Let's have a drink.
Why can't you eat?
It must be the change in environment.
You did come on a long journey.
Would you like to go and rest?
No.
It would be rude to leave.
The crown prince of Goguryeo doesn't seem too happy.
Goguryeo has Houyan as a friendly nation.
Why wouldn't he be happy?
Right, crown prince?
How about looking around Houyan with me tomorrow and finding out more about Houyan?
I would like to return to Goguryeo as soon as possible.
This doesn't happen often.
What you see, hear and feel will help you in leading Goguryeo in the future.
I'm planning to take you myself because I like you.
I hope you won't refuse.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It's just a strategy to keep you here.
I know.
What did you find out?
The emperor is highly regarded.
They say he is a good and wise king.
A good and wise king?
The economy seems to be alright, too.
There is an abundance of goods like paper and velvet.
There are also many areas where harvest is possible twice a year.
We'll discuss this with the prime minister when I return to Goguryeo.
The economy has to be strong to be able to nurture the army.
The Houyan emperor knows that everything is based on the economy.
Yes, crown prince.
What about the army?
Sagal Hyeon is looking into the military aspects.
Murong Bao's quarters, Houyan royal palace
Crown prince.
Crown prince!
Did you receive word from Mu Gap?
Yes.
Did he meet the prime minister?
Yes.
Give us the details.
Nobody will make a move without any benefits.
He said if we want his help,
we'll have to make it possible for him to do so and then ask for his help.
Benefits?
Make is possible for him to make a move?
This is half a success.
Just the fact that Mu Gap is still alive and sent word to use means that
Gae Yeonsu isn't completely against what we're planning.
That's right.
The greatest benefit for him is for Damdeok to be in a bind.
If there is a situation where the Goguryeo court can't do anything,
the prime minister will make a move.
Did you find a way to do that?
Use a person close to him.
A person close to him?
They're probably already making a move.
Who is the person?
Sagal Hyeon.
Sagal Hyeon...
Chief!
Goguryeo migrant village in Houyan Chief! Chief!
What's going on?
Who are you?
Put your guard down.
We are soldiers of Goguryeo.
Crown prince Damdeok sent us to protect you.
We are Cheongun. We serve the crown prince.
Cheongun?
I'm Sagal Hyeon.
How can we trust you?
Is this proof enough for you?
It's the crown prince's seal.
I can't tell you without trusting you either.
The minute you learn what it says, you will have to take responsibility.
Are you prepared?
I'm the chief of the village, Song Pil.
What does the crown prince say?
The crown prince found out that Goguryeo people were suffering here
because our country was weak.
He was in great pain when he found out.
He isn't very happy with the alliance between Houyan and Goguryeo.
He is looking for a way to take revenge on Houyan and restore the honor of Goguryeo.
Revenge?
This is the important part.
If all goes as planned, Houyan can be shaken up.
He plans to take all the Goguryeo people back to Goguryeo.
It won't be easy.
One wrong move...
It could result in the loss of the crown prince's life and all our lives.
Do you plan to live like slaves here forever?
You have to make a choice.
Even if you don't help, the crown prince and Cheongun will proceed as planned.
It's for the honor of Goguryeo.
Are you sure this was an order from the crown prince?
If so...
Think of it as Goguryeo.
What do you mean?
As you walk around an enemy nation with the emperor,
you'll be thinking about the crops and children back in Goguryeo.
Think of everyone you meet,
everything you hear and even the wind you feel
as all belonging to Goguryeo.
Then you should be able to endure the emperor who wants you on his side.
No matter where I am, as long as you're by my side,
that place is my country, Goguryeo.
I hope you can think the same.
It will all belong to Goguryeo soon anyway.
I'm always grateful and sorry.
You're a great support.
You're always just saying that.
Is there anything you want to eat?
I'll get it for you on the way back.
You haven't been able to eat these past few days.
Peaches.
I don't know if they're in season, but I'd like some peaches.
Okay, I'll get you a whole peach tree.
Be sure to keep that promise.
I'll be back as soon as I can.
You won't have to suffer like this when we return to Goguryeo.
I promise.
Be sure to keep that promise, too.
I'll get going now.
Didn't the Baekje envoys leave?
Yes, general.
The prince himself saw them off.
So, why are Baekje people still here?
General.
Where is he?
He's looking around Houyan with the emperor.
They seem to be traveling incognito.
Incognito?
Asin wants to see him, so don't lose him.
Yes, sir.
Doesn't the food satisfy your appetite?
I'm just surprised that you can be so down-home.
You went to battle since a young age.
Yes.
So did I.
I'm living a comfortable life at the palace now.
But my body and heart are still at the battleground.
I'm reminded of food like this once in a while.
We have a long way to go.
Let's go!
We nurture military horses in each battlefront area.
They are fine military horses.
They are all trained well.
They are the pride of Houyan.
Battles aren't about the number of people anymore.
Future battles will depend on who has greater military horses.
Houyan's cavalry unit is the best in the Central Plain.
Let's go.
Outskirts of Zhongsan (capital of Houyan)
Is this the sixth unit?
Yes.
They have six troops of 10,000 near Zhongsan alone.
They are prepared to move their army at any time.
It's possible for them to reach any fortress or location quickly.
If we know their locations,
we should be able to plan advantageous strategies in future battles against Houyan.
There is a village for Goguryeo drifters nearby.
- There is? - Yes.
They were forced to migrate.
Is that the place?
Yes, sir.
Let's go.
Goguryeo migrant village
Welcome.
Do you know us?
You came here before.
What?
Cheongun was here before?
Sagal Hyeon came a few days ago.
You didn't know?
He looked a lot like you.
Did you say he looked a lot like me?
Yes.
Sagal Hyeon gave an order.
Our chief and some others are already on the move.
What order?
I don't know, but he said it was a secret order from the crown prince.
I am Sagal Hyeon.
What are you talking about?
What?
We have to get to the crown prince.
Hurry!
Yes, sir!
Goguryeo migrants are going to attack the emperor.
They were told that if they caused a commotion,
the crown prince would kill the emperor.
That could put His Majesty in danger, too.
Not necessarily.
They were told to cause a distraction.
Then to retreat when Damdeok moves.
Damdeok doesn't know anything, so he won't move.
When he doesn't, the migrants won't know what to do.
We'll arrest them and Damdeok will be accused of treason.
What if the plan fails?
There is nobody from our side moving.
If it fails, it will all be blamed on the Mohe.
Seol Doan already promised that.
We have to deny any knowledge.
Right.
If it succeeds, all the merit will be ours.
What will happen to the princess?
Does it matter?
She's married to you.
She's the wife of the Houyan crown prince.
Half of her belongs to Houyan.
What are you doing?
Watching you is one of my important tasks.
Go ahead then.
Crown prince! Crown prince!
Crown prince.
That merchant is selling them.
Didn't you want some?
- Yes. Let's go. - Yes, crown prince.
This is good.
Seokgae.
Yes, crown prince.
Here.
Here you go.
You must really like peaches.
I do, but...
Who are you?
Protect the emperor!
Your Majesty!
The Goguryeo soldiers aren't doing anything.
I think something's wrong.
No.
The crown prince will make a move if we attack first.
Don't let a single one get away! After them!
Who are you?
Who told you to attack the emperor?
You're going to die anyway.
We'll lessen your pain if you tell us.
Search them right now!
Yes, sir!
Search them!
You!
General!
You're migrants from Goguryeo?
Is this true?
Tell the truth.
He asked you a question.
I don't know.
You don't know?
Then we'll interrogate the crown prince.
Wait!
What's going on?
Let me just ask one question.
Why does he have a letter with your seal on it?
Tell me right now!
I don't know.
I've never seen him before and I never gave such an order.
What?
Is this the person who gave you the letter?
No.
Then who was it?
Crown prince Damdeok.
I haven't seen one of your generals called Sagal Hyeon for a few days.
Where is he?
He is tall and always wears black clothes.
He has a beard and sharp eyes.
Was that him?
Where is Sagal Hyeon?
Where is he?
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