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What?
Ha Muji is dead? Ha Muji is dead?
That can't be.
Your Majesty.
Make a full inquiry and report back.
Your Majesty.
Ha Muji is dead? Ha Muji is dead?
Your Majesty, I saw him myself.
He could see what the heavens were planning.
There is no way he is dead.
Please calm down, Your Majesty.
No.
Ha Muji couldn't die in such a futile manner.
He wouldn't die like that.
I'm going to go and see for myself.
- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!
You can't do that.
The Houyan army is going to fall into our trap soon.
If you head for Liuju, the enemy will spot you.
We'll be letting the fish back out of the net.
That's right, Your Majesty.
Please think about Ha Muji.
He won't rest in peace if your plan was postponed because of his death.
Yes, Your Majesty. We must win this battle.
Tens of thousands of soldiers are looking to you.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
How is the Houyan army moving?
We are eliminating the scouts. We should receive word soon.
We will leave as soon as we receive word.
Yes, Your Majesty!
This is how we got the scouts.
General, we eliminated all of them.
Send our scouts in every direction and watch them.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
It's the full moon and there are many scouts.
They will be crawling out soon.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty. Emperor's office, Longcheng, Houyan
We have good news.
I killed the Goguryeo strategist, Ha Muji.
Are you sure?
Yes, sir.
I killed him myself with this sword.
The heavens are giving us an opportunity.
The Goguryeo army has lost over half of its power.
The chance we have been waiting for has come.
Good job.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Don't tell Murong Un yet.
I don't want him to get arrogant yet.
I'll tell him myself at the right time.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Let's go to battle.
Your Majesty.
You're here.
Let's go.
Why aren't you armed?
Please reconsider going to battle.
As I said before, it could be a ploy.
That's enough!
None of your plans succeeded.
You think you are always right.
That's how we ended up here.
The scouts checked everything.
Do you think Houyan soldiers are all blind?
It wouldn't be hard for Damdeok to trick a few scouts.
If the Goguryeo soldiers really are weak, Damdeok wouldn't let that slide.
If you're that scared, don't fight in this battle.
A scared general is worse than a common soldier.
Your Majesty.
Let's go to battle.
Yes, Your Majesty.
South gate, Longcheng, Houyan
Master.
It's like talking to a wall.
I know.
Did we receive any new reports?
There haven't been any reports.
I have a bad feeling.
There could be Goguryeo soldiers waiting to attack Longcheng.
Be sure that Longcheng can be defended.
What will you do?
I'm going to His Majesty. I'll take some reinforcements.
After you check the defenses, come to me.
Yes, master.
Goguryeo command, Longcheng
Your Majesty.
General Yeo Seokgae sent word that the scouts have been eliminated.
The Houyan army has left the fortress.
Move as planned.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Kill them!
Find Damdeok!
Damdeok must be killed!
Don't let anyone live!
Set fire!
Set fire to everything!
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Something is wrong.
The camp is empty.
Could it be a trap?
What? A trap?
Get Murong Xi!
Retreat!
Open up a retreat path!
It's impossible.
We are surrounded by Goguryeo soldiers.
I will take you.
- Where would we retreat to? - Your Majesty!
There is nowhere for us to retreat.
We have to fight for our lives here!
But, Your Majesty...
It's Murong Un.
We're safe.
An escape route is open.
Your Majesty!
You must retreat.
Murong Un.
There's no time. You have to retreat now.
Your Majesty, hurry.
- Retreat! - Retreat!
Ko Un, you again?
Your Majesty.
Master! Master!
Those little...
Let them go.
Your Majesty!
There aren't that many. We could capture them.
Just give the order.
I will go after them.
It will just cause more losses for us.
Retreat to Sujuncheng!
To Sujuncheng!
Retreat!
Emperor's office, Longcheng, Houyan
Listen carefully.
The battle against Goguryeo isn't about winning anymore.
It is about Houyan's existence.
Murong Un.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You achieved great merit.
You came right on time.
I'm sorry I didn't do a better job.
I'm sure you all heard that Murong Un's strategy to kill Ha Muji was successful.
This is our last chance from the heavens.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Murong Un achieved high merit.
Since Ha Muji is dead, the Goguryeo army will be weak.
It's an unexpected crisis for them, so they will fight hard.
Damdeok will fight with everything he has.
I'm going to think about it, too, so find a way to defeat Goguryeo.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The battle will end soon.
Damdeok, I wonder what your last hand will be.
Goguryeo command, Sujuncheng Your Majesty.
I'm sorry.
We attacked Longcheng, but there were ambushes.
I'm so mad we didn't get revenge for Ha Muji and general Yeon Salta.
This is just the beginning.
The beginning? What do you mean?
I will go around Longcheng to Liuju.
What are you saying?
You're leaving the battleground here and going to Liuju?
I will take complete control of Liuju and pressure Houyan from front and back.
Knowing that I'm headed there, Beiwei won't be able to send reinforcements.
They might even try to call back their army in Longcheng.
You want to drive a wedge between Beiwei and Houyan.
That's right.
It is time to get aggressive and end this battle.
I don't want any more sacrifices.
Ko Un's office, Longcheng, Houyan
Murong Un! Murong Un!
What is it?
We're in trouble.
What do you mean?
Damdeok is headed to Liuju with a large army.
What? He went to Liuju?
He's leaving the battleground here and going to Liuju?
Yes.
A large Goguryeo army led by him was spotted going to Liuju.
He is going to turn Liuju into Goguryeo territory.
What will we do? We can't divide our army.
We have to ask Beiwei for help.
Where is Youzheng?
Well...
Tell me right now!
Why did you want to see me?
Your Majesty, please give me some power, so Beiwei can help Houyan.
Give you some power?
If we help you defeat Goguryeo, concede Liuju to Beiwei.
What are you talking about?
You want Liuju?
You already got Tongwancheong and the surrounding area!
You want Liuju?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Goguryeo has taken control.
Houyan won't be able to recover it very soon.
If you would approve...
How dare you?
Do you think we're fools because we are in a difficult situation?
You're asking for a lot when you only brought 50,000 soldiers.
You want Liuju?
That is very audacious of you.
We sent many soldiers to help Houyan.
A large army suffered losses on its way here.
Yet, we did not hold you responsible.
You can't mistreat us like this.
Youzheng!
Did you do everything just to help Houyan?
You chose to use Houyan as a battleground for Beiwei's safety.
- But, Your Majesty. - Quiet!
If I heard you mention Liuju one more time, I'll cut off your head myself.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, please calm down.
Leave right now!
Do you want to die here?
How dare an envoy threaten me?
Your Majesty!
You still!
Please calm down, Your Majesty.
Youzheng, please leave us.
General Fengba, what is Liuju to Houyan?
It is the most important territory.
Military forces, transportation and commercial rights are concentrated there.
Could we have a future without Liuju?
We can't rely on Beiwei anymore.
At this rate, Beiwei is going to be more of a pain than Goguryeo.
Ha Muji is dead.
We should be able to fight Goguryeo on our own.
Your Majesty, sometimes you have to give up flesh to gain bones.
That's right, Your Majesty.
If you upset Beiwei...
Enough! Enough!
Murong Un.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Beiwei is just a screen for protection.
While we try to chase away a tiger, a wolf could enter.
A wolf is worse than a tiger.
Don't forget that.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Let me make this clear.
We must win this battle on our own.
His Majesty wants to recover Sujuncheng while Damdeok is away.
We have to find a way to do that.
Do you have anything in mind?
Damdeok wouldn't have left without taking any measures.
What will we do?
We have to find a way to convince His Majesty about Beiwei.
That isn't going to be easy..
I can understand his rage.
Asking for Liuju was an excessive demand.
It could be good for Houyan.
If Beiwei drives Goguryeo out of Liuju and Sujuncheng...
But...
This is the worst situation.
We have to think about our greatest gain even in this situation.
Beiwei envoys' quarters, Longcheng, Houyan
Youzheng. Youzheng.
You are drinking too much.
Youzheng.
Houyan and Beiwei are on the same boat.
Let go of your anger and help us drive Goguryeo away.
Yes.
We will convince His Majesty.
I received word that the king of Goguryeo arrived in Liuju.
Beiwei is in danger.
We will have to pull back our soldiers and be prepared for an attack.
You can't do that.
If we don't drive Goguryeo away, Beiwei won't have a comfortable future.
Damdeok is in Liuju.
Without a definite promise, the Beiwei court won't change its mind.
We understand.
We will convince His Majesty.
Please make an effort for an alliance and more reinforcements.
I will wait and see.
But as you know, there isn't much time.
Ha Muji's shrine, Liuju
His Majesty is here.
You should greet him.
Your dream was about to come true.
How could this happen?
We were one step away. How could you die in such vain?
Master!
Sir!
Sir.
Sir!
I will take your place and protect this land.
I will make Houyan kneel.
Rest in peace, Ha Muji.
Goguryeo command, Liujucheng We defeated the first wave of Beiwei soldiers according to Ha Muji's plan.
We studied all the paths and have frequent communications with the scouts.
Ha Muji's strategy to take Liuju was a fine one.
I will use this to shake up Houyan and Beiwei.
How will you do that?
Liuju is an important crossroad to enter Beiwei.
That is right.
Beiwei will have to go around a long distance
to reach Longcheng without going through Liuju.
We can stop Beiwei with ambushes on the main path.
We can annihilate them and advance to Longcheng.
No.
There is no need to waste our forces in Liuju.
We have to concentrate our forces on Longcheng.
That's true, but...
Houyan is really sensitive right now.
They are nervous that Beiwei will betray them.
If we use that, we should be able to shake them up.
Are you planning an alliance with Beiwei?
No, there's no need for that.
All we have to do is provide doubt to the Houyan court.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, large Beiwei army is headed here.
They're moving as soon as they heard about Ha Muji.
Good. Be prepared.
How is our army?
They are on standby.
- Let's go! - Yes, Your Majesty!
We have ambushes in three places.
That is the main unit of the Beiwei army.
Is that the commander in the front?
He has a good reputation. He is Youji, Youzheng's brother.
Good.
Did you make the preparations I asked you to?
Yes, the order was given.
Bow and arrow.
General! General!
General!
Are you commander Youji?
Who are you?
He is the king of Goguryeo!
You could have killed me. Why did you miss?
I heard you aren't such a blunt person.
Goguryeo soldiers are everywhere and waiting in ambush.
It would be better to avoid unnecessary sacrifices.
What do you want from us?
Beiwei has a marital alliance with Goguryeo.
I don't want to be enemies with Beiwei.
Take your army and return.
What if I refuse?
You and everyone here won't be able to return alive.
Liuju is Goguryeo territory now.
Entering Liuju is entering Goguryeo.
If you enter to help Houyan, you will pay a high price.
I know you are a loyal general.
Retreat.
This is my last warning.
Retreat!
We are returning to Beiwei.
Goguryeo command, Liujucheng It went according to your plan, but what will we do now?
The Houyan court will hear that the Beiwei army returned to Beiwei.
What do you think will happen?
They will suspect that Goguryeo and Beiwei have an alliance.
Yes and since Youzheng is in Longcheng,
the Houyan court will ask him what is going on.
Murong Xi has a quick temper.
He distinguishes an enemy quickly.
He will accuse Beiwei without trying to find out the truth.
Since Houyan needs Beiwei, Ko Un will try to convince him.
What would be better than causing hostility among the leaders?
Their opposition itself will cause great chaos in the Houyan court.
Just wait and see.
Longcheng, capital of Houyan
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, we looked into it as you ordered.
The Goguryeo army let the Beiwei army go.
They wouldn't do that unless they had some sort of an alliance.
So that's what Beiwei decided?
Yes, Your Majesty.
How dare they betray us?
Capture Youzheng right now.
Call Murong Un and Fengba, too.
Right now!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Let go of me!
How dare you?
Come quietly.
There is a rumor that Beiwei has an alliance with Goguryeo.
What?
How dare you try to set me up with such a lie?
Who's behind this? Does the emperor know?
It won't do you any good to cause a commotion.
If you didn't do anything wrong, you will be released soon.
Take him away!
Yes, sir!
Let go!
Let go of me!
Your Majesty!
I refused to hand Liuju over.
So Beiwei formed an alliance with Goguryeo.
They are cowards.
These are the people you wanted to trust.
What have you to say now?
Your Majesty!
If we had an alliance with Goguryeo, I would have left Longcheng.
You probably stayed to trick me.
Do you think I would fall for such a cheap trick?
There is no proof that Beiwei formed an alliance with Goguryeo.
Beiwei is the only country we can trust right now.
I'm sure there is a reason.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We need the Beiwei army to cut off Goguryeo's line of supply.
Please reconsider, Your Majesty.
Stop! Enough!
They wanted Liuju.
We never should have trusted them.
You will regret making a decision based on just what you see right now.
Regret?
Did you say regret?
What I regret is trusting a bunch of incapable fools like you!
Even if Beiwei formed an alliance with Goguryeo,
you can't treat an envoy like this.
You!
Quiet!
Please calm down, Your Majesty.
How dare you tell me what I can or cannot do?
Do you have a death wish?
You're a lot like Beiwei.
You're good at betrayal.
Wait.
I'll put you in the lead to take all the arrows.
Our relationship with Beiwei is over.
There is nothing more to expect from Beiwei.
Prepare for battle!
I will recover Sujuncheng and show Goguryeo Houyan's power!
Carry out my order.
Did you hear me?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Taiqi, lock up Youzheng.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
Go and prepare for battle!
Murong Un, this was unexpected.
If we follow His Majesty's order, Houyan will fall.
You shouldn't talk about the fall of a nation so easily!
I'm sorry.
Beiwei's movement is suspicious.
Things keep getting messed up. We need to take measures.
Master!
Master.
What did he say?
He has no idea what's going on.
He said the Beiwei court could have avoided a battle against Damdeok
because the Goguryeo army is powerful.
Avoid a battle against Goguryeo?
That means they just fled because they were afraid of Goguryeo.
His Majesty misunderstood. We have to clear this up.
Yes, we do.
General! General!
We're in trouble.
What is it?
His Majesty is disarming all the Beiwei soldiers.
He is killing anyone who is resisting.
What?
We can't turn back now.
There is no way to convince him without clear proof.
This is the end for Houyan.
Murong Un.
Don't be so weak.
What is your dream?
It is to create a powerful nation and take revenge against Goguryeo.
You want to give up now?
You want to end your life being shot at by Goguryeo soldiers?
That's enough!
I will not do that.
I was born of the Han people, but I was loyal to the Xianbei.
I suffered much humiliation.
You have a greater fire burning in your heart.
How can you say that? What am I to do?
If His Majesty is wrong, we have to set things straight.
We have to protect Houyan even if it means he has to step down.
General Fengba.
Murong Un.
You are Murong Bao's stepson. He was the former emperor.
Become the new emperor of Houyan.
Become the new emperor and lead Houyan.
Become the new emperor and protect Houyan and all of us.
I will follow you.
We will, too.
Please lead us.
Lead us!
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