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Princess, please.
Put the dagger away.
I will not see Houyan soldiers and Goguryeo soldiers sacrificed for me.
Princess, no.
General Fengba, I will not have innocent soldiers sacrificed.
Withdraw the soldiers and I will go with you.
I can't do that.
I have to bring you and the prince.
Do you think I don't know what His Majesty is up to?
Princess.
You only let Huwang live to use me.
His Majesty is going to...
If you want to take Huwang, kill me first!
Princess.
Please protect Huwang.
You can't do this, princess.
I am ordering you as the princess of Goguryeo.
You must take Huwang to the king of Goguryeo.
Get her right now!
Withdraw the soldiers! Now!
Princess.
Shoot arrows at the Houyan men!
General!
- Protect the general! - Protect the general!
- Princess! - General.
The king of Goguryeo is here to take the princess home.
Protect the princess!
Damdeok is here?
General!
Look over there.
Those are Goguryeo soldiers?
What are you doing? Capture the princess!
Hang in there, princess.
We'll reach the border soon.
Let's go.
Look!
The princess made it away. Let's retreat.
Not yet.
We have to buy as much time as possible until she's completely safe.
We don't have enough soldiers.
Be prepared to die and attack!
General, we have to retreat.
The king of Goguryeo is coming.
If they surround us, we will be annihilated!
Retreat. Retreat!
Retreat!
Why aren't they coming after us?
What?
Didn't they say Damdeok was coming with a large army?
Why aren't they chasing us?
Probably because they saved the princess.
General! General!
His Majesty is here.
His Majesty.
Did you capture the princess?
Where is she?
Your Majesty...
Reinforcements arrived from Goguryeo and...
Can't you tell the enemy from friendly forces?
Capture the princess!
Yes, Your Majesty.
If you can't capture her, I will have your head.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Hurry.
- We must capture the princess. - Yes, sir!
Let's go!
Capture the princess.
Search the area.
Your Majesty, over there.
It's Huwang. Capture him.
Capture him!
- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty.
How dare you?
Let's go. That way.
What are you doing? After them!
The princess and Huwang must be captured.
- After them! - After them!
Princess! Princess.
Princess. Princess.
Take Huwang and go.
Bring the princess.
Princess.
What are you doing?
Capture the princess and Huwang!
- After them! - After them!
Kill them all!
Princess.
- Princess. - Princess.
Take the princess.
What are you doing? Capture Huwang!
Your Majesty, we don't have enough men.
They are the elite soldiers of Goguryeo.
Where are the other soldiers?
Where are Fengba and Jubu?
It looks like they went in another direction.
Protect His Majesty.
Let go! I don't need protection.
Capture Huwang. Now!
It's too late.
More Goguryeo soldiers will be coming.
If we enter any further, we will have to fight Goguryeo's main army.
Princess...
Put her down.
Huwang...
Please take care of Huwang.
Princess.
Tell my brother I'm sorry I couldn't make it.
Princess!
Your Majesty!
Where is Damju?
Please kill me!
Please kill us!
I asked you a question. Where is Damju?
Your Majesty, please don't forgive me.
I was not able to protect her.
Please kill me!
Please kill us!
Your Majesty!
How can this be?
Damju, open your eyes.
Your brother is here.
Damju, get up.
I'm here!
Damju. Damju!
- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Mother, I was not able to protect Damju.
How can I be a king when I can't even protect my sister?
Your Majesty!
How am I to repay this debt to her?
Your Majesty!
Please do not forgive us!
Your Majesty!
I should have died instead.
Please kill me!
Take my head for not being able to protect the princess!
Please kill me.
Please kill us!
Longcheng, capital of Houyan
The princess died?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Our scouts saw them carry her corpse on a cart.
So why are you still here and alive?
Goguryeo will start a battle now that the princess is dead.
What will you do about that?
Please kill me.
Fine.
I'm sure you don't have any excuses left.
Bring me a sword.
Right now!
Your Majesty, how can this all be general Fengba's fault?
We are all to blame. Punish us all.
You also will have to pay.
I know, but I will receive punishment when all this is settled.
Settled?
The princess is dead.
I don't have to tell you that Damdeok will be in rage.
Goguryeo will raise an army to take revenge.
You should send us to battle rather than kill us.
You must calm down and be reasonable.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Beiwei will not lose this opportunity.
If the two countries join forces, Houyan could be in danger.
Is there a way to settle this?
You will have to write a letter of apology first.
What?
A letter of apology?
Murong Un!
Do you expect to live after humiliating me like this?
The safety of the country depends on this.
Houyan can't fight Goguryeo and Beiwei at once.
You have to use any means possible to postpone a war.
If we go to battle against Goguryeo, we will be defeated.
Will Goguryeo accept an envoy from Houyan?
Even with a letter of apology, it would be hard to leave Goguryeo alive.
I will go.
While I'm in Goguryeo, send an envoy to Beiwei.
Send an envoy to Beiwei?
It would be fortunate if we can prevent a battle,
but Damdeok will not be forgiving.
The next best thing is to achieve friendly relations with Beiwei.
I will only be buying you time.
Beiwei is at an advantage.
There is no reason for them to join forces with us.
It would be better for them to join forces with Goguryeo.
You must be prepared to lose something great.
No matter how humiliating it is, it is the last means of saving Houyan.
I will go to Beiwei.
Friendly relations must be achieved.
If you fail, don't think of coming back alive.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo I've made a decision.
I will conquer Houyan and show the world Goguryeo's power.
I will make them pay for taking Goguryeo lightly.
Yes, Your Majesty, of course.
Goguryeo will rule over the entire continent.
But this isn't the time.
What do you mean?
I think you should watch what happens between Houyan and Beiwei.
That's right.
The Houyan court will be busy trying to find a solution.
They know how powerful you are,
so they will try to achieve friendly relations with Beiwei.
That makes sense.
If we only fight Houyan, we can easily achieve victory.
But that can't be certain if Beiwei helps Houyan.
Why does everyone think that?
Beiwei might try to achieve friendly relations with us.
Beiwei sought a marital alliance out of fear for Goguryeo.
If Houyan asks for an alliance, there is no reason to refuse.
He is right.
Beiwei will accept and attack Goguryeo, then conquer Houyan, too.
Are you telling me to tiptoe around and see what they do?
That's not it.
You should just wait a little longer before you decide.
Since when did Goguryeo have so much fear?
Since when was Goguryeo afraid of getting hurt?
Goguryeo's power overwhelms Houyan.
Am I wrong?
Organize the army and report back with the numbers.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The ministers will check finances and report back with military supplies.
Carry it out right away!
Yes, Your Majesty!
I'm worried His Majesty is being a bit excessive.
His judgment seems to have been affected because of the princess.
If you're that worried, we could send an envoy to Beiwei.
It's not that simple.
If we suggest a joint attack, Beiwei will take a step back.
They will wait and see what happens between Goguryeo and Houyan.
That will create more difficulties for Goguryeo.
We don't know what Beiwei will demand and how that will tie us down.
That is why His Majesty wants to attack Houyan without any help.
Damju...
Your Majesty.
An envoy is here from Houyan.
An envoy...
Who came?
Murong Un.
He says he came to get Prince Huwang.
Let's go.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You came to get Prince Huwang?
Prince Huwang is of the Houyan royal family.
He should be taken back to Houyan.
What is your real goal?
Why did you come to Goguryeo using Huwang as an excuse?
Did you come to see how the Goguryeo court is doing?
If so, you shouldn't have come.
Return to Houyan and tell Murong Xi.
I will kill him and Houyan will fall.
Houyan will receive an answer for the death of Damju and
all the shameless acts that were committed against Goguryeo.
Even if you join forces with Beiwei, I will not be afraid.
You will die by my hands. Tell him that.
Your Majesty.
I am very sorry about what happened to Princess Damju.
Capital of Beiwei
Sir.
Sir, there is someone here from Houyan.
Houyan?
Yes, but he would like to meet you in secret.
What should I do?
- Show him in. - Yes, sir.
Youzheng, it's been a while.
- Have a seat. - Thank you.
Why would a general of an enemy nation want a secret meeting?
Let's just get right to the point.
Go ahead.
We are all of the Xenbei people.
What good would fighting each other do?
We would only be giving more power to Goguryeo.
So?
Houyan and Beiwei should join forces.
We would like to achieve friendly relations with Beiwei.
We have been enemies for long.
You want to join forces?
Do you think that is possible?
It's not impossible.
We have a common enemy called Goguryeo.
It's not possible.
We are at an advantage right now.
If we had to attack one of the two,
we should join forces with Goguryeo and attack Houyan.
Houyan can't avoid a battle against Goguryeo since
the princess of Goguryeo was killed by Houyan.
Would I have come to see you without thinking all that through?
We will offer Tongwancheong and 50 other fortresses in the area.
I believe that is a very good offer.
If we join forces with Goguryeo, we could have more than that.
We could have all of...
Goguryeo will not join forces with you.
How can you be so sure?
I have known him since he was the crown prince.
He would never lower himself and ask for an alliance with Beiwei.
The king of Goguryeo will have his guard up against Beiwei.
Think about it.
Will it be better to join us and attack Goguryeo
or to wait until Houyan is in a bind, then fight Goguryeo?
Beiwei might be powerful,
but you won't be able to stop Goguryeo, Biryeo, Mohe, Baekje and Silla.
I will be at the inn.
I can't stay long, so make a decision soon and let me know.
Is it alright for Goguryeo to find out about an alliance with Houyan?
Why isn't Goguryeo sending an envoy?
If Goguryeo suggested joining forces and attacking Houyan,
His Majesty would have agreed.
It means Goguryeo is really confident.
If Beiwei helps Houyan, it will be difficult for Goguryeo to win.
Do you suppose the king of Goguryeo is waiting for us to ask first?
Do we have to ask first?
I should go to Goguryeo and see what the king is thinking.
I will leave as soon as His Majesty approves, so make preparations.
Yes, sir.
Gungnaeseong palace, Goguryeo
Your Majesty.
This is what you wanted to know.
Commander.
It seems that you don't trust my decision.
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
How could I dare not to trust you?
I'm just worried that you are being too emotional.
I did lose a bit of composure because of Damju's death.
But not anymore.
Before being my sister, Damju was a citizen of Goguryeo.
She was the princess of Goguryeo and the pride of Goguryeo.
Houyan broke its trust.
Houyan drove Goguryeo citizens to death and stepped all over our pride.
I will not let Goguryeo citizens be sacrificed by foreign powers.
That is why I made this decision.
What more justification is necessary?
It is a little sooner than planned,
but the people of Goguryeo are behind us.
They are tired of all the shameless acts committed by Houyan.
With the support of the people, the Goguryeo army will not be defeated.
So, your decision is final?
I have never been more certain.
Send messengers to our allies and order them to fight in battle.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We will obey your command with our full loyalty.
Houyan, I will wipe you out.
Goguryeo should join forces with Beiwei?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Are you going to let them get away with their heinous acts?
Just give the order and Beiwei will help Goguryeo.
Help Goguryeo?
We have a marital alliance.
Are you saying Beiwei will help Goguryeo at no cost?
What?
Why are you so surprised? Isn't that what you just said?
If it was up to me, of course.
But you know that when it comes to national matters,
there must be practical benefits.
So I'm going to ask.
What is the practical benefit Beiwei seeks to gain?
70% of Houyan territory and tribute paid twice a year.
What?
70% of Houyan territory and tribute?
Don't think about anything else.
This is for stronger friendly relations.
Listen carefully.
Goguryeo does not need any help from Beiwei to conquer Houyan.
Goguryeo can conquer Houyan with no problem.
We don't need your help.
It isn't a matter to be so confident about.
What?
Houyan offered Tongwancheong and 50 fortresses for an alliance.
You know how much of a threat an alliance between Houyan and Beiwei could be.
Of course, Goguryeo is powerful, but you can't fight both countries.
Did you ask if we could fight both countries?
It's no problem.
Goguryeo doesn't calculate gains like you do.
Besides, there are four countries just waiting for my order.
Goguryeo doesn't care whether you form an alliance with Houyan.
But you will see what the price is for making Goguryeo an enemy.
It will be too late to regret then.
We will see.
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