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We gained Sujuncheng with general Yeon Salta's death.
It is very sad.
We are going to use this as a base and advance to Longcheng.
We must do that.
That will be the only way to comfort general Yeon Salta's soul.
We have taken Sujuncheng.
Houyan is practically in our hands now.
We gained Sujuncheng with general Yeon's blood.
The soldiers are high in morale.
We will make Houyan fall.
We will do that!
Just give the order.
I will...
We have one last fortress left.
We must take Longcheng and take Murong Xi's head.
Yes, Your Majesty!
We have to go forward.
I will make Houyan fall.
Don't forget all the sacrifices that were made.
The souls of Yeon Salta and the other men are with us.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Yeon Salta...
Longcheng, capital of Houyan
How can we lose Sujuncheng to Goguryeo?
They are near Longcheng now, our capital.
Why are you all sitting around like this?
Do you want to lose Longcheng?
Come up with some plans!
We're sorry, Your Majesty.
I don't want to hear it!
An apology won't solve anything!
We have no retreat now.
We will stop them.
Even if we have to stop them with our lives, we will stop them.
Is that all you can say?
We need all the soldiers and all the people, too.
Everyone has to be prepared to die.
Yes, Your Majesty!
You are all stripped of your positions.
Anyone who achieves merit in battle will receive a position
whether he's from the common class or he's a servant.
I will give them your positions.
Goguryeo must not set foot in Longcheng.
If we lose Longcheng, all we have is death.
I also will protect Longcheng with my life. Everyone will do the same.
Understood?
Yes, Your Majesty!
Is there a chance we can win if we fight for our lives?
There is no other way right now.
It's not like we have no chance.
We have been driven all the way to the capital.
There is a chance?
What is this?
A letter from Beiwei.
A letter from Beiwei?
They still think we attacked them.
I sent a letter and cleared up the misunderstanding.
A Beiwei army is on the way to help us.
How did you do this?
If a person doesn't have any lips, his teeth will be cold.
Houyan is like the lips for Beiwei.
I warned them that if Houyan falls, Beiwei will be next.
Beiwei would form an alliance with Goguryeo.
Beiwei knows how powerful Goguryeo is.
Beiwei is probably more afraid of Goguryeo right now.
I let them know they'll have to help us for the sake of their future.
The Goguryeo army has constantly been in battle.
They are exhausted.
Beiwei has been watching us battle and has an idea of Goguryeo's power.
It would be better for Beiwei to fight with us
before Goguryeo becomes more powerful.
That's right.
This is good.
This is really good.
I feel a bit relieved.
If it's siege war...
Goguryeo camp, Sujuncheng
Your Majesty!
We received an urgent message from the scouts.
An urgent message?
Your Majesty.
The Beiwei army is on the move.
They must have no fear.
They must not have learned their lesson yet.
We're in trouble if they reconciled.
The Houyan army is escorting them.
They are better prepared this time.
We have to take Longcheng soon.
It would be best to take Longcheng and fight Beiwei.
- Commander. - Yes, Your Majesty.
How long will it take to take Longcheng?
At least 15 days.
15 days?
If we attack now...
The soldiers are exhausted and many of them are injured.
The generals are resolved, but the soldiers are weak.
The Houyan army will fight with their lives to defend Longcheng.
That's not all.
The yellow dust storm will be a problem again.
Ha Muji, is an alliance possible with Beiwei?
It won't be easy.
Beiwei knows that they will be the next target after Houyan.
They will try to help Houyan to prevent that.
Are you saying that we are a common enemy to them?
That's right.
Come up with some measures.
If we get tied down here, we could find ourselves in a bind.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Beiwei...
I thought we'd be going home.
Beiwei is ruining everything.
That's it!
Do you have a good idea?
There is Liuju.
What? Liuju?
Houyan will gather forces to Longcheng.
Sure.
What does that have to do with Liuju?
If Houyan and Beiwei formed an alliance again,
the forces in Liuju would have gone to Longcheng.
You want to take Liuju since it is behind Longcheng?
That's right.
I have to see His Majesty.
You want to take Liuju?
Yes, Your Majesty.
It is my homeland.
It is the border area of Houyan and Beiwei.
With the alliance, all the soldiers will be going to Longcheng.
There won't be many defending Liuju.
If we covertly go to Liuju, we could kill two birds with one stone.
- Two birds with one stone? - Yes, Your Majesty.
We can stop Beiwei from sending reinforcements.
We can also work with Sujuncheng to attack Longcheng from behind.
That's right.
Zhongshan is part of Liuju. It is the old capital.
If Murong Xi is defeated, he would have nowhere to go.
It would make Houyan very nervous.
Right.
Liuju is a strategic location that Beiwei wants to take, too.
It is land that both Houyan and Beiwei consider to be important.
We could slow down both countries.
Yes.
It is a fine strategy.
Securing Liuju would be securing a bridge to the continent.
Houyan and Beiwei will be focusing on Longcheng.
If we take Liuju, both camps will be affected.
- Ha Muji. - Yes, Your Majesty.
I guess it's time for me to keep my promise with you.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I know Liuju very well.
I will appoint you as the governor of Liuju.
Lead an army and raise our three-legged crow flag in Liuju.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
What's most important is that Houyan doesn't know how we're moving.
Don't worry, Your Majesty.
I know all the roads to Liuju.
Good luck.
We will get it done.
I am prepared to die if that's what's necessary to take Liuju.
Thank you for keeping your promise.
There shouldn't be much difficulty if you follow the strategist's plan.
Support him well.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will get going now.
Be careful and return safely.
Don't worry.
Let's go!
Longcheng, capital of Houyan
Master!
We're in trouble.
What is it?
According to spies at Sujuncheng, the Goguryeo army is headed to Liuju.
The Beiwei army has to come through Liuju.
How many soldiers are there?
Over 20,000.
All our forces will be headed to Longcheng.
There won't be many soldiers in Liuju.
We have to send a message to the Beiwei army and to Liuju.
We must defend Liuju.
They got our weak spot. How did they come up with that plan?
It means Goguryeo knows that Beiwei is on the move.
If we lose Liuju, Beiwei won't be able to send reinforcements.
It will take over a month if they come another way.
Who is the Goguryeo general leading the army?
Ha Muji and general Hae Mowol.
Ha Muji...
Isn't he from Liuju?
Yes.
Goguryeo is about to pay a high price.
Your Majesty.
Why didn't you take any defensive measures for Liuju?
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
But that will be of great help to us.
What?
How is losing Liuju helpful to us?
We will kill Ha Muji, the military advisor.
What?
Ha Muji?
He is Damdeok's right arm.
Without him, the Goguryeo army will be in great confusion.
Ha Muji is very clever.
If we move our forces to kill him, we could fail.
There's no need. I only need a small army.
How is the situation?
It's as you said. There aren't many soldiers left.
Our soldiers disguised as citizens went in and secured the gate.
The leading unit is fighting the remaining soldiers.
Our soldiers are already winning.
I am amazed at your insight.
Liuju is going to be a land of hope for Goguryeo.
Let's go in.
Okay.
Let's enter the fortress!
Goguryeo command, Liujucheng
You're all dead meat today.
Sir.
How dare you aim swords at these precious people?
Lower your swords right now.
What?
Sir...
Untie them!
Yes, sir.
Untie them.
- Untie them. - Yes, sir.
I am sorry for what they did.
Please forgive them with your generous hearts.
There's no need to be nervous.
Nobody here will be harmed, so just relax.
Do you mean that?
Trust me.
Lord of Eoyangseong, have a seat.
Liuju is not Goguryeo territory.
Your master might have changed, but your duties have not.
Goguryeo's possession could just be temporary.
Houyan could take over again.
We could be killed as traitors when the battle is over.
We were Houyan servants.
We can't abandon our loyalty just like that.
What?
How dare you?
Listen!
You can't change our loyalty with a sword.
What?
- You still... - Ungsim.
Lord of Eoyangseong.
Your loyalty to your country should be highly praised.
But you know Houyan's situation better than anyone else.
Ever since Murong Bao and Murong Xi took over, there has been confusion.
There have been endless battles.
The people lost their homes and are starving.
Liuju is wanted by many countries, so the damage was greater.
But you can relax now.
Now that Liuju is Goguryeo territory, the king of Goguryeo will take care of you.
The king of Goguryeo prohibits harm to the people.
Your positions will be maintained, so don't worry.
You just have to be loyal to the king of Goguryeo.
His Majesty has put Ha Muji in charge of Liuju.
Any order from him is like an order from the king of Goguryeo.
I was born in Liuju.
I have great affection for Liuju.
I am going to make Liuju a peaceful land of Goguryeo.
I need your help to do that.
Please help me.
You wanted to see me?
As I told you, I'm from Liuju.
20 years ago, my mother was living in Eoyangseong by herself.
I heard she passed away about 7 years ago.
I'm a little late, but I'd like to visit her grave.
Can you find out for me?
Of course.
Do you have relatives here?
I heard my distant relatives were living in Huocheng.
Please find them.
I will do my best.
Give them a lot.
Thank you.
Did we bring grains for the people?
They are military rations the Houyan army was going to send to Longcheng.
This is the best way to win public sentiments.
The people of Liuju are already praising His Majesty.
The people don't care who their master is as long as they have food.
How is Beiwei's movement?
According to scouts, they're busy getting ready for battle.
We'll have to be prepared for battle.
Divide it equally.
My lord, you have a guest.
A guest?
Who?
- Who are you? - Shh!
I'm from the Houyan court. I have a secret order.
I thought someone would come.
This is a secret letter.
This is...
I will kill Ha Muji. Just create an opportunity.
How many soldiers will there be?
20 elite soldiers.
All merit will be yours if this is a success.
If we fail, your family will all die.
Do you understand?
I will create an opportunity. I will send word through my servants.
Okay. You will have to do it soon.
Isn't there a way for us to help His Majesty from here?
There is.
- Chongmyeong. - Yes.
We are here, Liuju.
Beiwei reinforcements have to pass Jigu and Tongfang.
They are good places for ambushes.
That is the reason Beiwei can't easily attack Liuju.
Beiwei will send reinforcements to Longcheng soon.
You should sent scouts and be prepared to fight at any time.
Okay.
We have to do a good job of supporting His Majesty.
I wonder how His Majesty is doing.
Goguryeo command, Longcheng
Your Majesty, we've been attacking for ten days, but it's no use.
They are well prepared.
They won't budge.
Our fatalities are only increasing.
It won't be easy since Houyan's existence depends on it.
At least we don't have to worry about Beiwei reinforcements thanks to Ha Muji.
Shouldn't we seek another measure?
There will be too many sacrifices and our soldiers are getting exhausted.
Yes, Your Majesty.
If the enemy just continues to defend the fortress,
we won't be able to take Longcheng even in a month.
How about trying to lure them out?
- Lure them out? - Yes, Your Majesty.
We could slow down our attacks and make it look like we're exhausted.
Murong Xi will be in rage that he was driven to Longcheng.
If they think they have a chance, they will attack.
That's a good idea.
Commander.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Continue to attack, but reduce the number of soldiers.
Alternate them often, so they can get plenty of rest.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Reduce the number of guards to make it look like our defenses are weak.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We will lure the bear out of the den.
Be well prepared.
Yes, Your Majesty!
Sir.
I found out where your mother is buried.
You did?
Thank you. Thank you very much.
I always felt bad that I wasn't with her when she died.
She will be happy that you are the governor here.
When will you visit her?
Right away.
Thank you very much.
I will make the preparations.
Goguryeo command, Liujucheong
We might have taken Liuju, but Houyan's influence is still great.
You are leaving with such a small number of escorts.
I can't order soldiers around for personal reasons.
Your life isn't just yours now.
I guess you have to go, but bring escorts next time.
General Hae is right.
I understand.
- Escort him well. - Yes, sir.
- Be careful. - Be careful.
I will.
Let's go.
The land is the same, but the old friends aren't here.
You're right.
Who's there?
This is a dangerous area.
Follow me.
We have to lose them.
There are too many to fight.
Hurry.
Come on.
Retreat.
What are you doing here?
General Hae was worried. He sent us after you.
Where is the governor?
Master! Master!
Find the governor!
Yes, sir.
I made a great mistake.
I gave a sword to an enemy who wanted my life.
Were you after my life from the beginning?
It's too bad you found out too late.
I could see things in the future.
Why didn't I see this?
It if is out of loyalty for Houyan, you will regret it.
Houyan will fall and surrender to Goguryeo.
No matter how I die, I will be proud that I didn't serve two kings.
Your Majesty!
Please achieve your great plan.
- Sir! - Sir!
Oh...
This is...
Master.
Master!
- Master. - Sir!
- Master! - Sir!
Master!
Chongmyeong.
I made a promise to His Majesty.
He said he would let my grave be in my homeland of Liuju
if I helped him achieve his great plan.
Don't talk about your grave.
Tell him that I changed my mind.
My home is where His Majesty is.
Tell him I'd like to be buried in Goguryeo, so I can serve him after I die.
Master. Master.
Tell him it was an honor for me to meet and serve him.
- Sir! - Master!
Sir!
Master!
Sir!
Sir! Sir!
Master!
Sir!
- Sir, you can't die. Sir! - Master!
No. Sir!
Sir! Sir!
Longcheng, capital of Houyan
According to scouts, the Goguryeo army has been weakening.
- Weakening? - Yes, Your Majesty.
The scouts have been watching the Goguryeo camp.
It seems they are exhausted. The defense has gotten weaker.
It's only natural.
They have been at battle for over a month.
Why do they continue to attack when they are so exhausted?
The reason isn't important.
They are exhausted because of our strong defenses.
We will raid them tonight.
You can't do that. It could be a ploy.
That's right. You can't do that.
The scouts have been watching them for over 15 days.
They are finally getting weak.
It's a full moon tonight. It's a perfect opportunity.
Your Majesty.
Aren't you mad that we were driven all the way to Longcheng?
Houyan soldiers must fight boldly.
There must be no stepping back.
I will lead the army myself.
Get ready for battle.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Goguryeo command, Longcheng
Your Majesty, for our soldiers to move covertly,
the Houyan scouts have to be eliminated here.
If Houyan scouts discover us, our plan will fail.
I will take Cheongun and eliminate the scouts.
There is a strategy I learned from general Sagal Hyeon.
Okay
and within the camp...
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Oh...
Ari, what are you...
Your Majesty. Your Majesty.
What is it?
You should be in Liuju. What are you doing here?
Well...
Just tell me.
Ha Muji...
Ha Muji passed away.
What?
Ha Muji is dead?
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