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- Give me the royal seal. - Yes, sir.
Ancestors of Goguryeo, hear me.
King Iryeon is conceding the throne to crown prince Damdeok.
Crown prince Damdeok will be the new king of Goguryeo.
I am notifying the ancestors of Goguryeo at this time.
Bring the enthronement order.
Ancestors of Goguryeo.
The people of Goguryeo are notified.
Crown prince Damdeok has become the 19th king of Goguryeo.
Everyone will accept the new king.
Hurray for His Majesty!
Ancestors of Goguryeo,
I am notifying you that I, Damdeok, have become the king of Goguryeo.
I will make sure no country attacks us or treats our people recklessly.
I will establish a basis for Goguryeo's power to last for generations.
Help me open up a new sky for Goguryeo!
Hurray for His Majesty!
In 391, crown prince Damdeok becomes the 19th king of Goguryeo.
People of later generations called him King Gwanggaeto.
After becoming king, he begins conquering battles starting with Baekje.
He expanded territory and power and reset the distribution of power in East Asia.
He let the whole world know that Goguryeo was not under the influence of the Central Plains.
His ascension to the throne was a signal for the prosperity of Goguryeo.
Lady Yakyeon, what brings you here?
The wine here tastes the best.
Have a drink.
Everything is in the right place now.
All we have to do is support His Majesty the best we can.
Let's drink.
A person who drank wine with us here until recently became the king.
Hurray for His Majesty!
I'm so touched.
What about his wife?
If she doesn't return, who will be...
Seokgae.
Yes.
That mouth is going to get you into trouble one of these days.
Trouble? Why?
There won't be a king who will accept a traitor's daughter as the queen.
Hello, ma'am.
Were there any suspicious movements?
No.
How long will she be staying here?
I'm so nervous.
It's alright with us, but it government officials find out...
Nothing will happen.
I'll find a way soon.
Take good care of her.
Yes, ma'am.
My baby...
I should have protected you.
Ma'am.
This is porridge.
You have to eat something.
I can't eat.
Just leave it.
Don't come to see me anymore.
Ma'am.
I'm not the crown prince's wife anymore.
I'm just...
the daughter of a traitor, Gae Yeonsu.
Don't say that.
You overcame hardship to return here.
I will tell His Majesty.
Why are you trying to deny it?
You know better than anyone else.
My place is gone.
If I appear again, Goguryeo will be in chaos.
He just took his first step as the king.
I will just be a huge obstacle in his life.
We can't be rash about this.
Recover your health first.
It won't be too late to decide after that.
Father, I heard you're leaving to recuperate.
I burdened you so much and once again, I'm leaving you with a heavy burden.
I passed on a bundle of worries.
I'm sorry about that, but I thought it best for the future of Goguryeo.
Let me just ask one thing of you.
There must never be internal strife or treason in Goguryeo again.
You experienced it and know that it is like injuring yourself.
Yes, father.
Think about what has to be done first to prevent that.
Yes, father.
Listen.
Yes, Your Majesty, do you need something?
Aren't the sky, land and trees of Goguryeo truly beautiful?
Yes, they are.
It's all because of you.
If anything happens to me, don't tell the king right away.
Your Majesty.
He'll naturally find out when the country becomes stable.
He'll understand my death and my will.
The sunset is very beautiful.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
A king who made an effort to establish a powerful Goguryeo,
Iryeon, disappeared into the mists of history.
Upon hearing of his death, Damdeok wailed for three days.
He ordered a grand funeral for his father.
According to 'Samguksagi,' Iryeon passed away in May, 392.
He was buried in Gogukyang and is later called King Gogukyang.
His Majesty enters!
I thought all night.
About what I should discuss with you at the first court meeting.
The Goguryeo I want is a powerful one that no country can touch.
I'm sure you're all surprised to see me show up in armor.
I won't take this off until my will is achieved.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What is our first matter of discussion?
The people who achieved merit in suppressing the treason.
It has been divided into three groups.
Why isn't Yeon Salta on the list?
Your Majesty, he is the oldest son of Yeon Dobu.
He put his life on the line to suppress the treason.
He arrested his own father.
The court was generous enough to spare his life.
The treason leaders were all killed.
The only people who remain alive are loyal servants who caught the traitors.
I already said this several times.
Do I have to repeat myself?
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
I'll revise the list.
Don't appoint high positions to everyone who achieved high merit.
Be prudent about the positions.
Make a list.
Positions will be assigned based on that.
Prepare with prudence.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Ko Mu's quarters
- Let's sit. - Yes, sir.
Commander, His Majesty looked so imposing on the throne.
I think he will establish a powerful Goguryeo.
Don't you think so?
I heard he started carrying out national affairs now.
What is he planning to do first?
According to custom, he will reward merit and assign positions first.
You won't have to go to the north.
You should be assigned a court position.
That's right.
You would provide great support for His Majesty.
That's right.
Everyone is saying you should be the next prime minister.
That's right.
You achieved the greatest merit in suppressing the traitors.
Sure, you even sacrificed your son.
Chang.
Everyone here will receive new positions and honor.
Don't forget being loyal to your duties is more important than your positions.
Only those who qualify to serve His Majesty will get the chance.
Yes, commander.
Seol Doan's barracks, Mohe territory
What about the Usurigang area?
The people in that area will have a food shortage problem.
We'll have to stock up on food before winter.
Secure more food through trade.
Chief, there isn't anywhere we can get food.
Our connections got cut off after things strayed with Houyan.
It's the same with Beiwei.
How about negotiating with Goguryeo?
What?
Goguryeo?
You know that crown prince, I mean, king Damdeok cares for his people.
Not Goguryeo.
We have to conquer Goguryeo, not join hands with them.
Goguryeo won't just use us like Houyan.
We'll have a better future if we join hands with Goguryeo rather than Houyan.
Please think about it.
Think why Seol Ji went to Damdeok.
I told you not to mention that traitor!
In my opinion, she didn't betray us.
She went to find out what the Mohe really needs.
No.
She won't find that solution in Goguryeo.
Gungnaeseong palace
Be seated.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You must be done reassigning positions.
Yes, but there's one position I haven't decided yet.
That's why I called you.
It's the prime minister position.
Your Majesty, it's a position with a heavy responsibility.
The ministers seem to think commander Ko Mu is most qualified.
Yes, Your Majesty,
he is more than qualified.
He achieved the highest merit in suppressing the traitors.
He is respected by the people. He has the most seniority in court.
The commander is able and he is respected by the people.
He also received more support than His Majesty.
As you saw before, a prime minister with too much power can be a threat to the royal family.
That's true.
If the commander becomes the prime minister,
he will have administrative and military power all at once.
Central Army training ground (near Gungnaeseong)
Keep your act together!
Commander! Commander!
What's all the commotion?
Things are going in a strange direction in court.
What do you mean?
They're saying you can't be the prime minister because you have control of the army.
They compared you to Gae Yeonsu.
What are you talking about? Who dared to say such a thing?
Well...
Stop!
All we have to do is fulfill our duties.
His Majesty hinted he would be coming here.
The prime minister position must be difficult to decide.
There is a lot of work in court, but he is coming here.
That's how concerned he is.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
Is that all you found out in Goguryeo?
We already know Damdeok suppressed the treason and will be king.
That's right.
You didn't go all the way to Goguryeo just to find that out.
Of course not.
I didn't come back with nothing.
What do you mean?
I brought someone who will be of great help to Houyan.
Great help to Houyan?
Where is he?
Be a little more patient.
He know the Goguryeo court and Damdeok better than anyone else.
He will be very helpful when we set our policies regarding Goguryeo.
Can I trust that?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Goguryeo migrants' village, Houyan
Master, why did you come here?
Why didn't you go to the trade guild?
Father left me all that.
I won't live in my father's shadow anymore.
Are you saying you want to settle here in the migrants' village?
Master.
Ko Un.
I'm going to live here.
I'm going to sow seeds and live as an ordinary person.
His Majesty is here! Central Army training ground
Seojin formation.
Seojin formation!
Good job.
Are they generals from Yodongseong?
No, Your Majesty.
They are the Gungnaeseong Central Army.
That's right.
They lacked training, so the commander checked their condition.
I watched them.
They did a good job.
That is generous praise.
They were a bit lax, so I was rough with them.
You are a true commander indeed.
You trained them well in just a few days.
Let's drink.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Good job, but you're still lacking a lot.
Show him you can be more perfect when His Majesty comes again.
Yes, commander!
How can you act like this?
- Officer. - Let go.
We might be drinking, but a low ranking officer shouldn't raise his voice.
I'm sorry,
but I'm not sure who the leader is right now.
What do you mean?
It's com...
It's His Majesty, of course.
I'm the leader of the country,
but commander Ko Mu is the leader at a military camp.
Right?
Yes, Your Majesty!
Thank you, Your Majesty.
This is an informal gathering.
Relax and drink.
If you're going to train tomorrow, you will need the rest.
Yes, commander!
Isn't the commander going to see His Majesty off?
Is he ignoring His Majesty?
He's busy training the soldiers.
Your Majesty, the commander is coming.
I plan to train the soldiers at nearby fortresses, too.
Nearby fortresses?
Yes, they have to defend Gungnaeseong when necessary.
They will come right away if I give the order.
Do so.
Let's go.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The ministers will listen.
The court was in confusion due to Gae Yeonsu's treason.
To renew the court, ministers will be rewarded for merit and
new positions will be assigned to carry out national affairs.
Cheongun officer Hwang Hoe achieved high merif of first class.
He is appointed the General of the Right and rewarded land. Hoe.
I am honored.
Congratulations.
General Hae Mowol achieved high merit of first class.
He is appointed Daemodal and rewarded land.
I am honored.
Congratulations.
Central Army officer Yeon Salta is appointed Cheongun leader.
Cheongun officer Yeo Seokgae is appointed chief officer of Cheongun.
They are both rewarded land.
I am honored.
Sagal Hyeon is appointed as chief of His Majesty's escort guards and rewarded land.
I am honored.
Congratulations.
Now for second-class merits.
Widudaehyeong Ko Chang will maintain his current position.
He is rewarded land.
General Moduyeong is appointed the General of the Left and
General Mo Duru is appointed chief of the Central Army.
They are rewarded land.
Yakyeon, Gal Samu, Ung Sin and Seol Ji are rewarded land.
I am honored.
That completes the new positions and rewarding of merits.
The ministers will listen.
There are two positions that haven't been announced.
First, let me appoint the prime minister who will oversee all court matters.
For the prime minister position...
I appoint Gye Pil.
As the prime minister, you will fulfill the duties as the head of the ministers
in carrying out national affairs.
I will do my best, Your Majesty.
Finally, commander Ko Mu.
Yes, Your Majesty.
No merit or rank is good enough to express your achievements.
I will designate a top merit for you and reward land.
I am appointing you as chair of Jongchinbu
and Wangsa, the greatest honorary position to be the king's teacher.
Your teachings will be behind everything I do.
The commander position will be open for now.
I will command all military divisions in the meantime.
I am honored, Your Majesty.
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It is a position of great honor, but no power.
He is putting up his guard against you.
Burn it right now!
Commander!
I don't have the confidence to be fully loyal to His Majesty.
Chang.
Marriages have been prohibited until His Majesty gets married.
Doyeong is alive? What are you talking about?
We're in trouble.
Did something happen to...
She disappeared.
How do you know how Doyeong feels?
Because we have the same opinion.
The same opinion?
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