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Your Majesty!
We're in trouble.
- Goguryeo is attacking us. - What?
What? Goguryeo?
Yes, they're going after Gwanmiseong.
They're attacking Gwanmiseong!
What?
Did you just say Gwanmiseong?
Yes, they're attacking Gwanmiseong.
Gwanmiseong!
They're attacking Gwanmiseong?
Damdeok is attacking Gwanmiseong?
Why is Goguryeo attacking first?
Are you sure you're not mistaken?
I'm sure. We're receiving reports from all our spies.
Goguryeo soldiers headed for Gwanmiseong.
They're attacking Gwanmiseong.
How many are there and who is the leader?
There are about 40,000 and the leader is...
Who is the leader?
The king of Goguryeo himself.
What?
Damdeok is leading the army?
I'll kill him myself.
Please calm down.
Keep a cool head.
Even if we want to go to battle,
our state coffers are exhausted and the people have a lot of resentment.
You can't rush into anything. You have to be prepared.
What's most important is to stop their attack.
How many soldiers are ready?
We're not fully prepared yet.
We've notified all the fortresses to be prepared.
It shouldn't take long.
Gwanmiseong is an impregnable fortress.
We can stop them. Don't worry.
I'm going to pay them back for this.
Prepare to stop the Goguryeo army.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Outskirts of Gungnaeseong, Goguryeo
- General Hwang. - Yes, Your Majesty.
How long will it take to get to the naval force camp in Nongyeonseong?
Over five days at this rate.
We have to get there sooner.
They can rest on the boats. Increase the speed.
Yes, Your Majesty.
March faster!
- March faster! - March faster!
Wiryeseong, capital of Baekje
My lord. My lord.
It's basic strategy not to reveal the target.
Isn't it strange that they leaked information they're attacking Gwanmiseong?
I think they have other intentions.
Goguryeo knows that Gwanmiseong is an impregnable fortress.
Do you think it's a diversion so they can attack another fortress?
Ha Muji was smart and Damdeok has fine strategies.
We can't know what they're intending to do.
If only we captured Ha Muji.
That's in the past now.
He probably left Baekje by now.
If they come by land, our soldiers won't be able to avoid a fight.
We will receive news soon.
All we can do is be ready.
We'll have to strengthen defenses at Gwanmiseong just in case.
His Majesty gave an order to do that.
That's good.
What is Damdeok after?
- Let's go. - Yes, my lord.
King Jinsa's office Something's strange.
Damdeok already played me using Ha Muji.
He's trying to trick me again.
They're saying they're attacking Gwanmiseong,
but they'll attack Wiryeseong.
We ordered all forces to be gathered at Horogoruseong.
Horogoruseong...
Good.
That would be a good location to defend Wiryeseong.
It's perfect.
What will you do if Goguryeo's target is really Gwanmiseong?
We'll have to leave Gwanmiseong to Asin.
But...
You had him assigned to Wiryeseong.
He would defend Gwanmiseong with his life.
We have to make use of his skills.
We just won't give him power.
The person in charge will receive all the merit.
That's a great idea.
I'm going to leave everything up to you.
We will be prepared to defend Wiryeseong.
If Damdeok attacks Gwanmiseong,
pretend to help Asin and watch what he does.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Damdeok, I'll make you pay for playing with me.
Goguryeo camp
Begin.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We leaked false information that we would attack Gwanmiseong by land.
There are many spies, so Wiryeseong probably heard by now.
The greatest concern is will a water route open up?
Baekje is not to be taken lightly.
I know, but they should be surprised right now.
Ha Muji created much confusion.
What do you mean?
He distanced King Jinsa and Asin.
That added to the disorder in the Baekje court.
King Jinsa exhausted the state coffers because of Ha Muji's scheme.
The people will suffer if they go to battle now.
Public sentiments will be low.
Every battle I fought put our national fate on the line.
It's not any different this time.
Our goal isn't to just conquer Baekje.
We have to establish a basis for the future direction of Goguryeo.
That's why my first target is Gwanmiseong.
Gwanmiseong is presumed to be today's Gyodongdo,
but there are different opinions as to the precise location.
'Samguk Sagi' states it as a fortress in northern Baekje.
It is a fortress with steep cliffs that is surrounded by the ocean.
Goguryeo had to take Gwanmiseong to conquer Baekje.
With 40,000 soldiers, King Gwanggaeto took over ten fortresses before attacking Gwanmiseong.
He did so to prepare for an attack on Gwanmiseong.
Jangsansoseong, Baekje (small fortress north of Wiryeseong)
You don't trust my skills?
That's not it.
We have to let them go.
What do you mean?
Didn't you hear what the chief ordered?
Our goal is to spread rumors that Goguryeo infiltrated Baekje.
When did he say that?
We have to move quickly.
We have to cause a commotion at other fortresses and join His Majesty.
Yes, sir!
Asin's quarters, Wiryeseong
Isn't it strange?
The rumors are about attacking Gwanmiseong,
but we haven't received any news about that.
Shouldn't there have been a signal fire by now?
Are you sure soldiers left Gungnaeseong for battle?
Yes, that's a fact.
So, where did 40,000 soldiers disappear to?
Scouts and spies are moving quickly to find out.
If they're planning to come by water...
My lord!
My lord! My lord!
There are signal fires in the north.
Signal fires...
They are at Jangsansoseong and Gogoksoseong.
They're coming by land, but the small fortresses?
Why the small fortresses?
Are Jangsansoseong and Gogoksoseong important fortresses?
They're pretty small fortresses. King Jinsa's office
The defense is lax because there is a river here.
It looks like they crossed the border here.
It's only two days from Wiryeseong.
How many soldiers?
They don't know yet.
Send soldiers from Horogoruseong.
Gwanmiseong was just a ploy.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, you're being tricked.
What do you mean?
They're trying to cause confusion.
Confusion?
What they're really after is Gwanmiseong.
They're attacking the small fortresses to make it look like they're headed to Wiryeseong.
Baengmasanseong, Horogoruseong, Ondusanseong.
There are large fortresses in the north.
They're using a small number of soldiers to attack the small fortresses
to distract us away from their real target.
Damdeok is going to come by water to attack Gwanmiseong.
You can't be certain of that.
They could be spread out to attack Wiryeseong.
If there was an army large enough to attack Wiryeseong,
we would have spotted them.
They're not fools. They know that much.
You want soldiers sent to Gwanmiseong and leave Wiryeseong unprotected?
Think of the big picture.
Is that it?
You want to become the lord of Gwanmiseong again?
I'm not saying this for my own sake.
Never mind.
Like you said, Gwanmiseong is an impregnable fortress.
It can be protected without additional soldiers.
Order the naval forces of Gwanmiseong to Wiryeseong, too.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You will regret not listening to me.
Nongyeonseong: Goguryeo naval force camp, today's Jansangot
Your Majesty!
General Yeon, are we ready?
Yes, all the boats are ready.
What is the movement of the Baekje naval forces?
We received a report that many of them are headed to Wiryeseong.
It's going as you planned.
It seems like they believe Wiryeseong will be under attack.
They think Goguryeo soldiers infiltrated by land.
Ha Muji is pretty useful.
Why is that?
He knows when to shake up the enemy and when to retreat.
I can just see the confusion in Baekje.
I still don't trust him.
Keep an eye on him.
I will do that.
Get ready to depart.
It will be to our advantage to arrive as soon as possible.
Yes, Your Majesty!
Get ready to depart!
Get ready!
- Follow me. - Yes, sir!
Hurry!
Gwanmiseong, Baekje (presumed to be today's Gyodongdo)
Stop pretending to be so weak.
What do you eat to be so full of energy all the time?
What you eat isn't important.
What you see is.
What?
Even when you carry goods, you should use your eyes.
You should pick up a bundle that looks light.
Let me see.
What's this?
There's going to be an eclipse.
It's a sign that Baekje will fall.
Baekje won't fall that easily.
You never know.
Oh, my back.
That was heavy.
Don't waste your time working so hard.
It looks like you haven't heard yet.
About what?
I know a great fortuneteller.
He said Baekje's fate will start with Gwanmiseong.
Baekje's fate is at Gwanmiseong?
There's going to be a battle
and Gwanmiseong is going to be covered in fire and blood.
You didn't hear the rumors?
I heard about the eclipse.
You only heard about the eclipse and not about Gwanmiseong?
- Gwanmiseong is the most important. - Yes.
I'm wondering where I should go to survive.
Gwanmiseong is a strong fortress.
Yeah.
You're going to be in trouble.
Even a strong fortress can't avoid the fate of the heavens.
The heavens?
The fate of the heavens?
Yes.
Aren't those post horses?
Those are post horses.
They're going to the palace.
Is there a battle?
What? Battle?
It could be a battle.
There's a battle.
Gyodongdo coast, Baekje
It's an ambush!
Goguryeo soldiers land in Gyodongdo
Gwanmiseong
Goguryeo camp, Gyodongdo (northwest of Gwanmiseong)
It isn't a victory yet.
Don't get excited.
We only established a camp outside Gwanmiseong.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
It's nice to see you.
Did everything go well?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I'm so glad to see you.
Good job.
You did very well.
We secured Gyodongdo thanks to you.
We only did as Ha Muji told us to.
It's his merit.
Did he win you over, too?
We did as he said and everything went well.
There is something he ordered me to do separately.
He said to give you this when I saw you.
When you attack Gwanmiseong, you must be concerned about the north.
There is a way to stop Houyan.
Have the Mohe take Goguryeo's side.
Seol Ji is with Goguryeo.
Use her well.
Have the Mohe help us to defend against Houyan?
It makes sense.
Houyan has friendly relations with us.
They will try to use the surrounding countries to avoid direct involvement.
That would be Khitan or Mohe.
It will be fortunate for us even if the Mohe don't side with Houyan.
Will it be possible?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I believe it is my mission.
I will make sure the Mohe don't side with Houyan.
Go ahead.
This will be a good way to confirm their loyalty.
I'm hoping so, too.
Sagal Hyeon, where is Ha Muji?
I don't know.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
What?
Goguryeo soldiers led by Damdeok attacked Baekje?
Yes, Your Majesty.
They headed off to attack Gwanmiseong.
It will be a large army.
This is a perfect opportunity to attack Yodongseong.
This is an opportunity from the heavens.
Yes, we shouldn't miss this opportunity.
We should see how the battle goes for now.
There was that incident with the Khitan.
We should be careful not to destroy our friendly relations with Goguryeo.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We shouldn't rush into anything.
We should observe the situation for a while.
Using the surrounding countries could be a good way.
The Mohe chief is near Houyan to seek trading.
How about meeting him?
Yes, Your Majesty.
He has a grudge against Damdeok.
If we give them what they want, they will cooperate.
Do you think the Mohe will be used by us again?
Give them a more secure promise.
Secure promise?
A royal letter written by His Majesty might be good.
That makes sense.
Your Majesty.
I'm ready to go to Baekje.
Wait.
You might not have to go to Baekje.
What?
Mohe lodging near Houyan Houyan is really brazen.
You're always using us and you want to hold hands again?
I understand you're upset.
But things happen when great plans are sought.
That's why promises should be kept.
This is a royal letter from the emperor himself.
If you help attack Yodongseong,
he will give you anything the Mohe want.
That's how important this deal is.
It's also why I came myself.
So don't be upset anymore and help Houyan.
Houyan will give you everything you want.
I can't give you an answer right now.
Let me discuss it with my people.
Sure.
He changed a lot.
The sense of betrayal is probably great.
That's right.
We have to do something.
We came all the way here. We can't return empty-handed.
Yes, prince.
I'll see what I can do.
Is there something you want to say?
If Ko Un came with me, the deal would be made.
It's too bad.
Chief, are you going to accept the offer?
It's a royal letter.
They have to keep their promise.
It doesn't matter.
They're always making excuses.
You have to be careful.
They never sent a royal letter before.
This means they're really desperate.
I think we can trust them this time.
Doan.
No, Doan.
What are you doing here?
After all that betrayal, do you still believe Houyan?
Are you going to fall for a royal letter?
It's not such a simple matter.
I'm working so hard to settle the bitter feelings with Goguryeo.
His Majesty sent me.
He said to give you this.
Chief.
Houyan wants us to attack Yodongseong and Goguryeo...
Goguryeo will not abandon us if we don't betray them.
If you are truly concerned about the Mohe, you must not help Houyan.
Wiryeseong, capital of Baekje
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
We're in trouble.
There is a signal fire.
A signal fire?
It's from Gwanmiseong.
Gwanmiseong!
It's not too late.
Give me soldiers.
I will save Gwanmiseong.
Are you going to let Goguryeo take Gwanmiseong?
I will allow it.
They are already surrounding Gwanmiseong.
How do you expect to get to Gwanmiseong?
I'll deal with that.
Just give me soldiers.
Near Ganghwado, Baekje
Shouldn't the scouts be back?
They're checking out Hyeolgu.
They should be back soon.
My lord!
What is the movement of the Goguryeo soldiers?
They're camped out northwest of Gyodong and attacking Gwanmiseong.
There's no movement at Hyeolgu?
There aren't any soldiers there.
It was a sly strategy to attack Gwanmiseong.
He went after the most important fortress in Baekje.
We should give him a warm welcome.
It won't be easy to enter Gwanmiseong from Hyeolgu.
Yes, there will be Goguryeo naval forces waiting.
When is the high tide?
It won't be for a while.
We'll take 20 boats when the tide begins to recede.
How will we enter Gyodong with only 20 boats?
They don't know the water route around Gwanmiseong.
We should be able to avoid them by using the tides and
even cause damage to their army.
Damdeok, you chose the wrong person to fight.
I will let you meet your father, King Gogukwon.
Turn on all the lamps.
What?
There's no path to Gwanmiseong.
We have to open one up.
What are you planning?
Nobody knows this area better than we do.
You're going to fight?
Yes, we have to open up a path.
Oh, boy.
Outskirts of Gwanmiseong
Chongmyeong.
Hurry up.
Is this the only way?
It's a steep cliff.
At least I found a way.
You saw all the Baekje soldiers.
If you moved sooner, all of this would be unnecessary.
That mouth of yours.
I do talk well.
Oh, look.
We're in trouble.
Oh, no!
We have to get to the Goguryeo camp.
Hurry!
- Okay. - We're in trouble.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Goguryeo camp, Gyodongdo
Your Majesty.
Baekje boats appeared.
Where are they headed?
Here to Gwanmiseong.
This place is surrounded.
They're headed here?
How many boats?
About 20 boats with bright lights.
Isn't that strange?
Why do they have bright lights?
We have to stop them.
They're observing to see if we can take Gwanmiseong.
Should we prepare the naval forces?
Get them ready.
I will go myself.
Your Majesty.
You should stay here.
The battle is just beginning.
This isn't like you.
I have a bad feeling.
I will go.
Okay.
Yes, Your Majesty.
- Let's go! - Yes, sir!
Goguryeo boats are after us.
Increase the speed as if we're fleeing.
Yes, my lord.
Increase the speed!
They're too busy coming after us.
They don't know they're going to die.
Wait and see.
General, they're fleeing.
What should we do?
Are there any other boats?
No.
I had boats check for other boats coming from behind.
We didn't receive any signals.
What should we do?
There are only 20 boats.
It means they have a plan.
We should stop them.
After them!
Yes, sir!
After them!
Increase the speed!
After them!
Your Majesty, they're fleeing.
Why did they come?
They should have just let us sleep.
Isn't it strange?
It's as if they're luring off our boats.
Yes, our naval forces don't know the water way in this area.
Tell them to retreat! Tell them to retreat!
What are you talking about?
They're luring the Goguryeo boats.
- What? - What do you mean?
The tidal difference is great here.
The depth here is uneven.
Moving around at night could get them stranded.
They have to retreat.
Your Majesty!
The boat isn't moving!
General.
Attack!
Don't panic. Get ready to fight!
Darn.
Stop them!
What are you doing?
Stop them!
That ought to show you.
How's that?
I don't believe this.
Tell them to retreat right now!
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