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The Jingbirok A Memoir Of Imjin War
Accept a drink
Can i tell the specific cost of
the wine i'm paying for?
Of course your majesty
in the furture
i dont want to hear about
easterners and westerners if i hear you're fighting for power
and conspiring against each other
Everyone here will have to pay for it
with death
is that for me to hear?
is that what you think?
Councilor
You are a wise person with insight
if you saw his majesty's change and
think it is the right path
follow it
What if it is the wrong path?
Then you can fight
How can a king and a servant fight?
it's no fight
His majesty holds the sword
The servants are just shields for the people
Even if we have to bleed and fall
we shouldnt let go of that
it's his majesty who gives that shield too
Sure of course
Just because the king gives us positions
we cant carry out our duties only for the king
Our positions were given to us to stop
the king from doing wrong and
take care of the people
Gee
Your not wrong
but youre going to be in trouble
if you're so i deal
Councilor
Do you know what i'm afraid of most
because of long party strife?
The cour has to worry about the people
but the people worry about the court
Thats how party strife is
Lets not fight among ourselves
Let's trust his majesty
Since the hunt of the easterners is over
the hunting dogs shouldn't bark
He wants to have contro of everything
i was suprised too he changed too much
He isnt the person who listened to
his servants in depth
Was unjang right about his majesty?
We met them with difficulty
but we couldnt even talk about
installing a crown prince
Gyeham
if thats how his majesty is going to be
it could upset him to
mention the installation of a crown prince
How about postponing it a bit?
What are you talking about?
the installation of a crown prince is
securing the future
How will it upset his majsety?
i will talk to lee sanhae and ryu seongryong
and ask his majesty
Unity cant just be with words
I made it clear so they will at least
pretend to unite
Between people with power and without
there isnt unity and balance
There is only coercio and submission
Wouldnt it be better for you to give
a shield to the other side if you give
a sword to one?
A shield
What shields should i give
Lee sanhae and ryu seongryong?
of the top three councilors
Lee sanhae and ryu seongryong are easterners
Jeong cheol is a westerner
but since he is the second state councilor
he has more weight in the offices
sure
if i change the ministers of the six ministers
his party factions will resign and make appeals
You only have to change one person's position
What?
The court doesnt move only with
the three councilors and ministers
The officials do the actual work
Give ryu seongryong power to control
that personnel
He is the third state councilor
You want me to appoint him as
the minister of personnel?
He can hold concurrent positions
He controls the ministry of war and
has control of the military personnel
if he becomes the minister of personnel
he will have control of
the personnel of both sides
You have to maintain balance anyway
Why are you so suprised?
i dont want you to step down from
the position of third state councilor
i want you to hold concurrent offices
its excessive
Please cancel that order
is there a problem with the current
minister of personnel Yu Hong?
no but he is close to seventy
He asked for some time off
so im lessening his burden
What do you think chief councilor?
if it is temporary until Yu Hong returns
i think the second state councilor
would be appropriate since he held
that office before
Councilor would that be alright?
it is a wise decision
i havent seen anyone who was fairer
with personnel that the third state councilor
im sure he will do a good job
You flatter me
its so nice to see you unite like this
This is good Congratulations
Thank you
Do you mean it?
Do you still doubt me?
i told you before
im sincere about uniting
you dont have to report me about
matters of the minister of personnel
just report to his majesty
That matter is your
no no i trust you
i'll hold a banquet to celebrate
You have to come
Unjang i'm going to be patient
Even if my arms and legs get cut off
im going yo create a new sky as
i promised with you
1591 a year before the imjin war
depite a rule by the westerners
Ryu seongryong who was an easterner
became the minister of personnel
Lee sanhae's son-in-law Lee deokhyeong
was appointed as the vice minister and
given a rank of jeong 3 pum
With that the easterners gained control of
all the personnel of the ministry of war
and the ministry of personnel
it was seonjo's strategy to keep
the easterners and westerners in check
and strengthen royal authority
Osaka Japan We should have received a reply letter
in their capital
What were afraid of to
leave the capital and come all the way here?
That's why toyotomi hideyoshi's reply
letter is so late
There are many examples of people
who want to raise an army holding envoys
as hostages
Toyotomi hideyoshi is
atrocious and audacious
he could hold us hostage
if so we wouldn't be safe here either
its already been ten days
Youre only happy about escaping
the tiger's mouth
we didnt get the reply letter we should
We should maintain our ginity as envoys
So yoshitoshi said he sould bring
the reply letter here
Let's wait a bit more
Gee...
A person doesnt live for a hundred years
We cantstay here in japan for so long
Even if the country is far
and the road is rugged
We would like to go ming and
relay our customs to the 400 provinces
We're hoping we can carry out politics
in the emperor's court for a long time
Fortunately your country attended at
our royal court first
it is a very wise and thoughtful decision
So we have no concerns now
Good very good
What do you think ukita?
it is a full of your spirit
Kato what about you?
its nice but there is one regret
What is it?
if you add your grand conception dream
Joseon will revere you even more
My conception dream?
When O-mandokoro was pregnant with you (Toyotomi hideyoshi's mother)
she dreamt the sun falling into her embrace (Toyotomi hideyoshi's mother)
The fortune teller said you would
become famous in the world with
a great personality
Thats true
Kato
Thats not proper etiquette for a reply letter
Joseon already surrendered to us
The gwanbaek's authority should be
emphasized since we are the higher nation
Konishi i dont think kato's idea is bad
Ukita
Stop it
i dont like self praise
Konishi is right
Dont write about my conception dream
im sorry i was foolish
i will add the conception dream
i said there's no need konishi
i am very sorry
To the joseon king hapha (titile of a servant with a rank of jeong 1 pum)
How can he bo so arrogant?
Hapha refers to a rank of jeong 1 pum
How dare he call his majesty hapha?
You want to go to ming?
is he saying he wil attack ming?
Look here
Are yoy trying to kill us?
How dare he say we entered your court?
That means Joseon will serve japan as
a higher nation
Calm down
i will recommend that hapha be changed
to your majesty
But you seem to be mistaken about
entering our court
it doesnt mean joseon entering our court
it means joseon entered
the ming court before us
We will enter following you
What are you talking about?
it is clearly stated here
Catch the flow of the letter
Thats not what it means
Dont misunderstand
its not a misunderstanding
Thats the only way to read it
Change everything change it all
Remove excessive demands and
delete the conception dream
if you dont we will not take the letter
even if it means we'll die here
What will we do?
They wont return unless
the reply letter is revised
The gwanbaek might not use the title hapha
but he wont change the content
He will check the letter again
We cant revise it secretly
is there a way?
We'll have to insist to the envoys
We can about everything else
nut what about the joseon soldiers
greeting us when we go to ming?
We'll have to insist that we are going to
pay tribute to ming with their escort
Will they belive that?
Whether they do or not
we have to say that is our intention
Understood
Could a battle be prevented this way?
We have to do our best
We cant all die a meaningless death in joseon
is that good enough?
Why didnt you change this?
The sentence about joseon entering
The japanese court
i told you thats not what it means
it doesnt mean joseon entered
the japanese court
it means japan will enter the ming court
Stop playing with words
and revise it right away
How long are you going to argue over
one sentence?
We received a approval for there changes
with much diffculty
if we ask for more revisions
he will be very upset
Thats right
You saw ho violent he can be
i'm concerned for your safety
Are you threatening us?
Do what you want
it's a different interoretation
There's no need for a revison
Let's prepare to return
Yes
They wont listen to our demands
What are you talking about?
An envoy shouldn't talk like that
if you want to return go ahead
im not going to budge until
they revise the letter
Seongil
Kim seongil requested several revisions
after that but the letter wasnt revised
After much difficulty the envoys
refused to accept any gifts and
returned to joseon 10 months after
they first left
The personnel looks alright
The westerners wont object
Myeongbo (Lee deokhyeong's cortesy name)
i thoght you appointed the positions
based on talent
Were you still thinking about
Easterners and westerners?
People sill say you became an official
because your are the chief state
councilor's son-in-law
im sorry i was worng
He should be scolded more
We've been friends for a long time
but he might think im a westerner too
Stop it
What brings you here?
You should enter the palace
the envoys arrived and submitted a report
They did?
The day i go to ming
if you come with an army
our relationship as neighbors will
become even stronger
Please take care of yourself
That is the letter by Toyotomi hideyoshi?
What do you think?
i never saw such a
rude and unparadonable letter
He wants to go to ming?
ishe saying he will attack ming?
if so sking us to bring an army means
we should attack ming together
its illogical
a small island nation cant attack
a great nation
its beyond the imagination
They want to go to ming to carry out trading
which was cut off
Theyre asking us for help
Like us ming also had a headache
because of pirates
They banned boats from going to sea
and hasnt traded for a long time
Wae became isolated economically
They just want to starttrading again
Then toyotomi hideyoshi should
get on his knees and beg
How can he send such an arrogant letter?
i agrre with the inspector-general
Third state councilor whyare you silent?
The interpretation will vary from
this letter alone
You should decide after hearing from
Hwang Yungil and kim seongil
Wait a whie until they arrive
Send a messenger and tell them to hurry
Yes your majesty
Please be careful what you say
The people are nervous because of you
What did i do?
You made everyone nervous by
saying strange things to the officials
im worried
Just worry about yourself
This isnt the time
You should hurry
Why are they fighting?
i dont know
Why are people following us?
i dont know
Why are you following us?
Cant you see?we'retaking refuge
What?
Refuge?is there a battle somewhere?
We would be alive if there was
We're taking refuge before the war
What are you talking about?
How frustrating
Didnt you hear?
Wae is going to attack soon
Who said that?
The envoys told the provincial magistrates
when they stayed over
We're too late
The people who left early probably
reached Gangwon-do by now
What?
Would you like a drink?
No its alright
i'd just like some of that mistletoe tea again
We have to sell wine to make money
That tea made me feel comfortable
Dont worry i'll pay for wine
You cant pay for wine when yu drink tea
i have some mistletoe left i'll make some
Thank you
Did you came by yourself?
Cant i come by myself?
i'ts not that
Hey!
Are you crazy?
Stop running around like wild horse
i'm sorry
What sbout shin?
He went to the court to announce
the envoys will arrive soon
How far along are they?
They should past gyeongsang-do
Good
i saw something strange
There is a rumor of an attack on hasamdo (Chungheong Gyeongsang and jeolla)
by wae so many people are heading north (Chungheong Gyeongsang and jeolla)
An attack by wae?
Why did such a rumor spread?
Hwang yungil mentiond it to be the magistrates
out of concern
it grew and spread quickly
i have a bad feeling
it's a sign there will be a war
it's not a good sign
but its a good chance for us
if there is frequent trouble
the court and people will be nervous
so they'' accept the installation
of a crown prince?
That's right
it might upset his majesty
but if the justification is clear and
the three councilors and public think so
His majesty will have to accept
if lee sanhae and ryu seongryong
recognize there will be trouble
they will know this matter cant be postponed
Will wae really attack?
Who knows?
if they send soldiers from the main land
it will be worse than
The wae's raid in eulhae year
We have to be prepared
Understood
Councilors
i prepared a banquet as i said
can you come tonight?
Sure
His majesty wont come again
the court is in confusion over
the report from the envoys
we cant hold a banquet
Yes let's wait
it'snot only about congratulating you
i have something to tell you
i was worried you would be biased with
the appointments
i was worried for notthing
i was impressed with how fair you were
i only did what i should
thank you for believing me
it's so nice to unite like this
What did you want to tell us?
oh i was going to tell you before
but i was interrupted by his majesty
Do you remember that?
Things were so hectic that day
His majesty will be forty soon
the queen hasnt been able to produce
a son for 20 years
do you want to install a crown...
i remember
you mentioned his majesty's age
and said the queen didnt produce a son
you have a great memory indeed
Leave us
Yes sir
i think we should install a crown prince
it seems to be a bit late
We have to educate and train him
you're not all wrong
Chief councilor what do you think?
You want tie a bell on the cat's neck?
We're discusing an important matter
Dont make us out to be schemers
This matter could upset the king
Bujehak was demoted for suggesting it
it the past
Things are different now
He was trying to accomplish
Jonggye byeonmu
He was very sensitive and
Wae want a threat at the time
The situation is different now
Wae is provoking us and
the barbaric lushens are gaining more power
We have to install a crown prince
Yes
Bujehak acted on his own
without the court's support
that's why his majesty wasn't happy
but if the three of us suggest it together
i'm sure he will agree it's time to
decide on a crown prince
Which prince do you have in mind?
it wouldn't matter who i have in mind
it's for his majesty to decide
it is a matter of deciding
the king of the future
tell us who you are considering
We think prince gwanghae is best
What do you think?
He's best regarding
knowledge and personality
isnt that so?
Yes but who will his majesty choose?
That's a matter to think about later
The three of us should see his majesty
tomorrow and suggest it
it does seem like it's time
Understood
i'm glad the three of you are united
Let's drink
Cheers
it's nice that we are uniting like this
Yul gok will be smiling
i have a bad feeling
Why?
Because it might upset his majesty?
if the three of us make the request
it's pratically the opinion
of the court and people
We wouldn't get mad or take it lightly
Don't worry
Do you really think so?
Should i tell you what you said?
You will age
it's been a long time Unjang
What brings you here?
You are the chief state councilor
Are you curious about what will
happen to a lowly servant like me?
i never thought of you as a servant
i still remember you
as a genius writer of paju
You are also a great strategist
You had a lot to drink
How can a genius strategist be locked up?
You'll hear about my death
STop talking nosense and leave
Songgand visited you a few times (Jeong cheol's pen name)
He just came a few days ago (Jeong cheol's pen name)
He gave an old friend some food
He wouldn't just give you food
You probably talked about
installing a crown prince
How can a servant locked up in prison
talk about national affairs?
i have to sleep so leave now
Songgang always agreed with you
except for one thing
You didnt consider the current king
to qualify as a king
But songgang considers him to be a wise ruler
and missed him when he was in exile
Why does songgang suddenly want to
install a crown prince?
He was a loyal servant who would serve
His majesty forever
Songgang came to see me and seoae today (ryu seongryong's pen name)
He said we should ask his majesty to (ryu seongryong's pen name)
install a crown prince
i promised we would
it was probably your doing
But i have a bad feeling
Me nad seoae arent going to
We know the cost of upsetting the king
Why would we do such a thing?
i'm sorry to songgang
but i cant die with him
i'm keeping you from sleeping too long
Get some rest
Yeosu (Lee sanhae's courtesy name)
This country ended up like this because of
narrow-minded people like you
who dont keep thier promises
Even if your party is different
you should ask his majesty
if it is time to install a crown prince
There is more than the present
it's a mater of the king
and joseon of the future
Coward You're real cowards
The king and joseon of the future?
Do you mean your king and joseon?
To be honest i didnt tell songgang
that me and seoae wouldnt go
Thanks for being honest
They want to use the future king to
control this country
i cant believe it
it was all a ploy by jeong cheol
and song lkpil
Are you speculating too much?
it's not a speculation
i just met song lkpil and confirmed it
it's futile
it's so futile
i thought we were reallt uniting
Then asking his majesty to reinvestigate
the scholars who were sacrificed
Do you believe those snakes?
it's all bait to lure us
Assistant proctor
Kim gongryang
Who is it?
Who dares to call the proctor by name?
is it nice to see gisaengs with money (Palace Treasury:Office that manages the fiances of the royal family)
you siphoned from the palace Treasury? (Palace Treasury:Office that manages the fiances of the royal family)
is it true?
if jeong cheol installs prince gwanghae
as the crown prince
the royal noble consort and prince sinseong
will be kicked out of the palace or killed
You sure are full of leisure
Open the door
What is it?
im in a hurry tell her im here
She just went to bed
Tell her im here right now
jeong cheol
He really
He's going to ask tomorrow
You have to find a way
lady park
Yes
Where is his majesty?
He is reading in the hall
What brings you here at this hour?
What are you doing?
What's wrong?
Your majesty
will me and prince sinseong really die?
What are you talking about?
Hello councilor
What about the chief state councilor?
He got a terrible cold last night
Gee...at a time like this
He gave me proxy don't worry
Okay lets go
Lee sanhae was going to come with us
but he has a terrible cold
he gave proxy to the chief councilor
i didnt hear anything about that
calm down
The second state councilor is going to
request that prince gwanghae
be installed as the crown prince
i know your heart is inclined toward him
Just kick me and prince sinseong
out of the palace right now
i'm telling you that wont happen
i'm in perfect health
jeong cheol wouldnt suggest such a thing
Trust me
And my heart isnt with prince gwanghae
i will wait until prince sinseong grows more
so dont worry
Your majesty
What do you want to say?
Your majesty
it seems like it's time to
install a crown prince
Jonggye byeonmu was achieved and...
i'm alive and well
What is your intention?
am i ill in bed?
Your majesty
i'm only saying this out of loyalty
Councilor do you agree?
i asked you a question!
Subtitles By KBS World Extracted By Saman (startak.iv@gmail.com)
The joseon court becomes suspicious of wae's behavior and tries to guard the border area by
selecting alented generals.Ryu seongryong recommends Yi Sunsin who has a low rank and the ministers suspect he was bribed
Meanwhile toyotomi hideyoshi makes plnas to attack Joseon
Shall we all make that promise?
I'll do that, Your Majesty.
We'll do that, Your Majesty.
Good.
You're this united, isn't it nice?
Come. Let's drink up.
I haven't been out of the palace for a long time, it's really nice.
Isn't it?
Are you crying?
Your Majesty's in such a cheerful spirit, that's why I'm filled with tears.
Your Majesty who hasn't been sleeping well,
has regained the dignity of a king, your servant is so happy that I'm crying.
Judging from your talent for flattery, the Ten Attendants are not a match for you. (Ten Attendants: Eunuchs who controlled the court of the late Han Dynasty in China)
Your Majesty. (Ten Attendants: Eunuchs who controlled the court of the late Han Dynasty in China)
Your Majesty, please take care of your health for the sake of the officials and people.
Your servant only bears your words in mind, and always act cautiously.
It would be nice if the lot of them cared half as much as you do.
If you take his words at face value, he doesn't want factional strife and power struggles.
Ultimately, doesn't it mean that the king is in command of everything?
In fact, we vassals had provided the start to it, didn't we?
We did do that, but with the vassals' mouths gagged,
I'm worried he'll become a self-righteous king.
If we're vassals who read the king's face then that's inevitable.
But if we plead the case out of concern for the country and the people,
how can the king obstruct that?
That's why the king's words to us were, not to form factions or seek personal gain.
Do you still believe the king?
He has changed so much.
It's about time he changed.
Sometimes, I wish he would become self-righteous.
Meaning, he won't be led by the nose by vassals who care only about their personal gains and power.
Then he would become just and fair in matters just like a newborn calf,
frank and facilitative, that's the kind of sovereign I hope for.