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I'm back from Goguryeo.
Good job.
Since we got out people back from Goguryeo, you achieved a high merit.
Thank you.
Lord Asin achieved a fine accomplishment.
We were going to return the prisoners for nothing in return to avoid battle.
A learned a lot while I was in Goguryeo.
Goguryeo has more power than we think.
So?
We need to strengthen our forces, especially our naval forces.
Are you saying you want to be in charge of the naval forces again?
You were stripped of that position for moving our soldiers freely.
It can't be forgiven until you have reflected on it enough.
But...
It was a long trip back.
You should get some rest.
He is being arrogant because he achieved merit.
You have to admit that it was a great accomplishment.
Most of the countries only returned their prisoners.
We're the only country who got our prisoners back in return.
So, am I to put him on a pedestal?
Your Majesty.
My greatest enemy isn't Goguryeo or Houyan.
It is Asin.
He will be a threat to me someday.
My lord, calm down.
How can two kings be so different?
You can't put all the blame on him.
If His Majesty doesn't do a good job, you will have to make up for it.
But I don't have the power.
Don't be so anxious.
You can prepare one step at a time.
Gungnaeseong palace
- Loyalty! - Loyalty!
General Hwang Hoe.
Yes, Your Majesty!
The fate of our people lies on your shoulders.
Show Khitan what they are doing wrong.
Rescue all the Goguryeo people in Khitan.
Yes, Your Majesty!
We will obey your command.
We will obey your command!
Good luck.
- Go to battle! - Yes, Your Majesty!
Batar's tent, Khitan
What a nice list of goods.
Will this be enough to get through the winter?
It won't be plenty, but nobody will die of hunger.
Good.
I should have joined forces with Houyan sooner.
We'll be ready for winter when Mu Gap brings these goods.
When will the trade guild arrive from Houyan?
They said they would arrive in a few days.
They said they would send word.
Chief, do you think Goguryeo will let this go?
I'm sure there will be a counterattack.
I already doubled the number of scouts.
We should know right away if there are any suspicious movements.
General Fengba said he would have troops near the border.
They can come as reinforcement when necessary.
If Goguryeo attacks, Houyan will help.
We won't be defeated like last time.
Goguryeo doesn't have the power to attack us right now.
A new king was inaugurated and there was a royal marriage.
They can't concentrate all their forces on attacking us.
That's right, chief.
Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo
Your Majesty.
Do you think our plan will work?
It depends on whether or not Batar makes the moves we want him to.
The problem is Beiwei and Houyan.
You mean the forces supporting Khitan?
Yes.
If they are supporting Khitan, Cheongun could be in danger.
How about sending envoys to both countries?
Envoys?
Yes, Your Majesty, it would be a covert warning.
That's a good idea.
The two of you will have to go.
Yes, Your Majesty.
One more thing.
Trading route between Houyan and Khitan
How much further to Khitan?
About a day.
A day...
We'll arrive in time.
What about the other units?
According to scouts, the Central Army that will lure the Khitan just left.
When the Khitan soldiers leave for the site of the attack,
we must reach the Khitan headquarters.
We have to take over as soon as their defense decreases in number.
Then we'll have to close in on Batar from both sides.
- Let's hurry. - Yes, sir.
Let's go.
Hurry up!
Did you see him?
Yes.
Isn't that Yeo Seokgae?
Goguryeo is up to something.
We have to let the crown prince know.
Let's go.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
- Come on, hurry up. - Okay.
Crown prince! Crown prince!
What is it?
Crown prince.
What?
Goguryeo is attacking Khitan?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Mu Gap just arrived with the news.
We have friendly relations with Goguryeo, but they will be our enemy someday.
It would be an advantage for us to exhaust Goguryeo's national power.
That's right, Your Majesty.
We should support Khitan to make the battle last long and cause more damage.
We have to help Khitan to have more power over Khitan in the future.
But, Your Majesty, we could get caught by Goguryeo.
We have to be careful.
That's right.
You should send word to Khitan.
What word?
Let them know ahead of time how Goguryeo soldiers will move.
Batar can set a trap.
Set a trap?
If Mu Gap saw a small army, the main army will be somewhere else.
They will try to use the same strategy they did last time.
They can set a trap at headquarters and capture Cheongun.
Then they can attack the main army.
Houyan reinforcements can arrive when they attack the main army.
That's a good idea.
I told you he was an outstanding man.
Support Khitan, but the fact that we are helping must not be known.
What?
Support them from the rear.
You have to retreat when necessary.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Chief!
Move!
Chief!
Batar's tent, Khitan
Goguryeo soldiers are attacking us.
Did you say Goguryeo soldiers?
Yes, chief.
How many?
Over 30,000 at a glance.
Tell everyone to get ready.
Chief, it's a large army.
We should ask Houyan to send reinforcements.
We need a good strategy to fight Goguryeo.
That's right, chief.
Did you forget our last battle?
They took over our headquarters and defeated us.
Quiet!
A coward like you can stay here and defend out headquarters.
What?
Chief, give me a chance to take revenge.
I can't trust anyone who came back alive from a lost battle.
Tell the brace warriors of Khitan to get ready for battle.
I will the army myself.
Got it?
Yes, chief!
Chief!
We received word from Houyan.
Houyan?
Yes, it's from general Fengba.
What does it day?
Are they sending reinforcements?
Be prepared to welcome guests.
Goguryeo soldiers are walking right into the tiger's mouth.
Bukman.
Yes.
We will take an army and pretend to head out to the border area.
We will wait in ambush and counterattack when they attack our headquarters.
Understood?
Yes, chief!
Let's go!
- Let's go. - Yes, sir.
The elite soldiers led by Batar headed out as expected.
The headquarters is empty.
Let's take over.
Yes, general.
Let's go!
Hurry up.
We're almost there.
What are you doing?
We're a trade guild from Houyan.
- Houyan? - Yes.
I wasn't told a trade guild was coming from Houyan.
Go and check with your chief.
Wait here.
Shouldn't we attack now?
No.
It will be easier inside the wooden fence.
Okay.
Go on in.
Let's go.
- Let's go. - Come on.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
It's been a long time, Your Majesty.
Aren't you from Mohe?
I am serving the king of Goguryeo.
I am here as an envoy of Goguryeo.
An envoy from Goguryeo?
On what business?
The king of Goguryeo would like to thank you for your wedding gifts.
He sent some gifts in return.
That was nice of him.
How is he?
Fine, Your Majesty.
He would like the friendly relations to continue.
He also had a favor to ask of you.
A favor?
What is it?
Goguryeo is attacking Khitan for an act of rebellion.
Is that so?
Khitan is far from Goguryeo.
We are having trouble transporting goods.
He asked for your support on that matter.
It's a matter of confirming our friendly relations.
He said you didn't have to feel any pressure.
Goguryeo wants support for its battle?
Why should I provide such support?
Our king believes that one of the countries bordering Khitan is helping them.
He would like your help to keep that country in check, too.
I understand.
I will discuss it with my ministers.
You can leave now.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
That was a clever strategy.
He's making sure we don't support Khitan.
What will you do?
Tell prince Xi to stop helping them.
But, Your Majesty, we are being humiliated by Goguryeo.
It is not a humiliation.
Houyan never supported Khitan.
Goguryeo just has to know that.
Going after a small gain could result in a big loss.
Goguryeo will pay for this with a greater price.
If we pretend to support them, they won't be able to refuse our help.
It won't be a bad deal.
Khitan headquarters
Hello, you came a long way.
Is the chief here?
Some barbarians from the east invaded our territory.
He went to teach them a lesson.
There aren't many soldiers here?
Why?
Are you afraid Goguryeo will attack us?
Of course not.
Welcome to your death.
The Khitan wolves will have a feast.
Kill them all!
We will have revenge for my brother and regain Khitan honor.
Kill them all!
Kill them!
Don't be afraid!
We were prepared for this.
Chief, the reinforcements must be here from Houyan.
We don't need reinforcements to kill a few Goguryeo soldiers.
Prince!
Disarm yourselves and stand by.
Goguryeo seems to be suspicious of our involvement.
Do not do anything to cause a misunderstanding.
Why!
Why is he afraid of Goguryeo?
It was a decision made after careful deliberation.
You must obey his order.
What should we do?
Look.
Why are you attacking us?
It's Seol Doan.
It looks like he's helping us.
They're here to help us!
Capture all the Khitan!
Yes, sir!
What is going on?
It's a trap, chief.
They're not here to help us. They're here to help Goguryeo.
You have to get out of here.
Chief!
Let go!
What a long life you have.
Gurchin!
Gurchin.
Chief!
Shouldn't we go after them?
It's too late.
He's good on a horse and he knows this territory.
We don't know where they might wait in ambush.
Gurchin...
Gurchin.
Stop faking.
I only hit you with the back of my sword.
Oh... Oh...
Gurchin.
It would be a waste to kill him.
Tie them all up.
Yes, sir!
What's going on?
The king of Goguryeo asked us to help you.
Are you returning to Mohe?
Yes.
Can you postpone that a little?
I have a favor to ask you.
As you know, Goguryeo soldiers left to conquer Khitan.
Your quick mobility and strong fighting skills would be of great help.
Why should I do that for you?
Our generals don't trust you completely yet.
This will be a great opportunity to show them your loyalty.
I will make it worthwhile for your return home.
I will give you all the food you need for this winter.
You can show how much you care for your people with our friendly relations.
I see no reason for you to refuse.
I will do it.
He told us to stand by at the Houyan border.
His Majesty predicted all this.
He knows the battlefield even from his throne.
He is really amazing, isn't he?
I will be sure to tell him how much you helped us.
I hope we won't be hostile anymore.
Look!
Our Central Army is here.
We achieved a great victory.
We rescued all the Goguryeo people in Khitan.
We captured over 500 prisoners and many horses, sheep and cows.
We will have to capture Batar, too.
That's not that simple.
The main army led by him retreated deep into the desert.
That's right.
We have a map of this area, but that territory is unfamiliar.
You want to stop here?
We could completely suppress Khitan if we just capture the chief.
That's right.
We would be leaving a spark if we left now.
General!
General,
a letter arrived from His Majesty.
His Majesty gave an order.
If we pursue Batar, we could lose many of our soldiers.
If we achieved a goal to teach them a lesson, we are to return to Goguryeo.
That's too bad, but His Majesty lessened our burden.
Let's get ready to return.
We have to bring back the salt we need, too.
Okay.
General, there is a problem.
A problem?
The salt water has to dry to get salt.
But it's the rainy season, so we can't get any salt.
That is a problem.
Goguryeo is expecting us to bring back a lot of salt.
We took over the land, so we'll have to return when we can get salt.
We should return for now.
Yes, we have to bring our people back home.
Gwanmiseong, Baekje
Do you miss your home already?
No.
I have no regrets.
Did you hear any news of my brother?
Unfortunately, the trade guild he was leading has been broken up.
The workers all left.
I'm sorry I can't give you good news.
It's alright.
Thank you for looking into it.
Why don't you stay here until you find a place to go?
Don't feel any pressure.
I helped you once.
I think I should help you to the end.
Let's go in now.
Hurray!
September, 391.
According to 'Samguksagi,'
Goguryeo attacked Khitan.
500 Khitans were captured and 10,000 Goguryeo people returned home.
Damdeok secures his position as a guardian of Goguryeo people.
It was a battle that let the world know that Goguryeo was powerful.
Hurray!
He's pretty good.
He led a battle to victory without even going there.
What's the use of being smart?
He doesn't know there is an outstanding man like you in Goguryeo.
That's true, huh?
Yes.
Let's go.
Your Majesty, we are back with a victory.
Your Majesty!
Good job.
I was able to keep my promise with the people.
It is all thanks to you.
But it's not the end.
The people who returned lost their homes and livelihood.
We have to take care of them.
Prime minister.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Give the people who returned home a means of livelihood.
Find a way to help them settle again in Goguryeo.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, what about the Khitan prisoners?
Taedaehyeong.
Normally, prisoners are made slaves.
The leader is executed to prevent any rebellions.
You won't have to kill him.
A wise man beats a strong man.
When you embrace an enemy with a warm heart, you will be a strong ruler.
I agree with you.
I fought in many battles and shared friendship with them, too.
I will forgive and embrace them.
I will have them live as Goguryeo people.
Your Majesty.
This is how I treat my people.
This is how Goguryeo will treat prisoners from now on.
Don't forget that.
Yes, Your Majesty!
You have a long life seeing you came here alive.
I don't intend to live long.
Just kill me right here.
I don't kill a prisoner just because he is from an enemy nation.
I'm a general who lost in battle.
I don't want to live.
Then you should have already died.
Your actions don't prove what you say.
I'm just going to ask one question.
Will you give an honest answer?
His Majesty is asking you a question!
Who made the deal with you from Houyan?
Who was it?
Well...
I heard he was a merchant who was from Goguryeo.
His name was Ko something.
Ko what?
Answer him right now!
His name is Ko Un.
What?
Ko Un?
Did you say Ko Un?
Ko Un?
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