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The Jingbirok a memoir of imjin war
the wae army is targeting jinjuseong?
it's the path to jeolla-do
their supply route was cut off and they lack military rations
their only solution will be to occupy jeolla-do
if jeolla-do is taken yi sunsin's camp will be in danger too
that's right if jinjuseong is taken we will face the worst crisis
we have to defend jinjuseong no matter what
send word right away
i will let his majesty know
understood
the fate of our nation depends on jinjuseong
it must be defended
what?jinjuseong?
yes your majesty
they are trying to occupy our grain belt
your majesty if they occupy jeolla-do they wont have to worry about military
rations this winter and even next year
i knew it
they want revenge because we broke the truce and attacked pyeongyangseong
that's not true
the fact they're planning to attack jinjuseong with an army over 20000 means
they're betting everything on this battle
the order was probably from the main land
he is right
what will we do?
we dont have soldiers to send
what will we do?
it's an urgent situation
bunjo gave an order to each province to send righteous troops to jinjuseong
i came in person to tell you that
good job
how many government soldiers are at jinjuseong?
less than 4000
4000?
even if righteous troops help how can an army of 20000 be stopped
with less than 4000 soldiers?
i dont think it will be easy to stop them
it's too bad we dont have soldiers to send
as far as i know the magistrate of jinju kim simin is a man of courage and wisdom
jinjuseong is a gifted fortress
namgang is south of the fortress and there is a cliff to the west
there is a moat in the north
using that geography and with the help of the righteous troops
and with heaven's help
with heaven's help we can stop them
3 months ago in july the japanese army lost battles at ichi and geumsan
they were in despair about occupying jeolla-do
in october the japanese army sent the large army in hanyang to gyeongsang-do
to occupy jeolla-do
they had to occupy jinju to reach jeolla-do and secure military rations
and a distribution route for supplies
the righteous troops of joseon knew this and gathered at jinjuseong
jinjuseong
i'm gwak jaeu from uiryeong
the hero of jeongamjin is here Kim simin(magistrate of jinju)
welcome
i'm choi gyeonghoe from hwasun
i'm im gyeyeong
welcome
thank you for coming
our conditions are weak
but i will stop the enemy with my life
i will fight without any regrets too
the first battle at jinjuseong took place for 6 days from october 5 1592
it is one of the three main battles of the japanese invasion along with
yi sunsin's hansan battle and gwon yul's haengju battle
government soldiers people and righteous troops all became one
it was a huge victory
as a result the plan by the japanese army to advance from honam was ruined again
the magistrate of jinju kim simin was shot by a bullet on the 4th day
he died a few days later
the jinjuseong battle is recorded even in japan as the largest defeat during
the 7 years of war
kim simin appeared in modern japanese literature as a brave hero who represented joseon
gwangjae's leadership in encouraging the righteous toops stood out and public sentiments inclined to him more
since wae broke out it was the first time the joseon army succeeded in defending
a fortress and their morale was enhanced
the japanese army failed to advance to honam and the tables turned
in that sense the first jinjuseong battle was a turning point for both sides
Bunjo temporary quarters in seongcheon pyeongan-do
am i dreaming?
i cant believe it either
heaven is helping us
thank you
how will i be able to repay
all the righteous troops soldiers and people?
crown prince
i'm proud of you i'm so proud of you
i couldnt sleep because i thought jinjuseong could be taken before
reinforcements arrived from ming
i'm relieved now
the crown prince couldnt sleep for several nights either
he collapsed from relief when he heard about the victory
what?the crown prince?
oh dear he's so weak
the crown prince did well to encourage the righteous troops to this victory
you should reward his merit and tell the royal doctor to send him medicine
i will tell him to send a tonic
take this chance to attack pyeongyangseong
pyeongyangseong?
yes the morale of our soldiers and righteous troops is high
the enemy is dispirited
the wae soldiers at pyeongyangseong are still suffering from an endemic
this is the best opportunity to recover pyeongyangseong
but
are you worried about the truce again?
we cant negotiate wil wae
it just cant be
it was a negotiation without us
they only notified us of the truce
we fought at jinjuseong
there cant be a truce
dont miss this chance and attack
that seems too rash
rash?there cant be a better time to make a counterattack
the wae soldiers are suffering from an endemic but it's not a contagious illness
konishi yukinaga didnt send soldiers to jinju
he still has a large army
and the biggest problem is we'll be attacking and they'll be defending the fortress
even if we had ten times their power it wont be easy to take the fortress
we are lower in number
how can we take the fortress?
each of our soldiers has the morale of a hundred soldiers right now
with all the soldiers in pyeongan-do we have about 10000 soldiers
it's not a small army
no no
we raised morale with difficulty
it could all go to waste
we should wait until reinforcements arrive from ming and attack together
if you only rely on ming we'll just be bystanders
i'm trying to minimize the sacrifices to our soldiers and people
wait a large army will come from ming soon
the joseon army defeated an army ten times its size at jinjuseong
the soldiers people and righteous people are fighting a bloody war to protect this country
why dont you show a will to fight?
you are the father of our people
why dont you set an example?
that's right your majesty
a general shouldnt hide behind his soldiers like a coward when his soldiers take the lead
attack pyeongyangseong
who said anything about hiding like a coward?
the failure of a reckless attack will only enhance the morale of the enemy
face reality our reality
your majesty
i feel sorry for the flowers
my soldiers who died in joseon
died like these flowers
by yi sunsin...by righteous troops
and now jinjuseong
maeda
yes
konishi and ukita suggested a negotiation?
yes
they must be really scared
how can my soldiers be afraid of joseon?
that's absurd
they're not afraid
they want to reorganize
do you agree to a truce too?
if we're to attack ming it wouldnt be bad to get some rest
no
dont you know joseon will also reorganize while we rest?
konishi is afraid
he's being sly
tell him to attack right away and capture the king of joseon
if not i will send you to cut off his head
yes your majesty
dividing land to rule?
yes they want the land east of daedonggang
you did well to earn time until our reinforcements arrive
but that's too excessive of a demand
it's only the demand of the wae soldiers
if the war can be ended it wouldnt be bad to give them
a little of the joseon land
we can end the war
recovering that land or not will be up to joseon
it's not a bad idea but
joseon will be disappointed with us
you wanted to help joseon because you didnt want wae to come to yodong
this isnt for joseon it's for ming
if the wae in joseon lasts long our court will be in a worse situation
it's bad enough with bobai's insurrection
think of our country
hm
minister
li rusong suppressed the insurrection and returned to the capital
he did?
good job very good job
it's all because of your blessing Li rusong(commander-in-chief of ming)
i didnt do anything
get up get up
it's so nice to just report the result
right minister?
yes
yes your majesty
this is from his majesty
thank you your majesty
divide it well to your mistresses
or they'll fight
yes your majesty
it's too bad you cant rest
the minister of defense wants to help joseon
you'll have to go to battle again
its no big deal
one swing of my sword will kill all of them
i'll be back shortly
even if general li goes if the war lasts long
our forces will suffer much damages
how about having the wae army retreating south and then ending the war
with peace talks?
what are you talking about?
if we're going to help we should annihilate them
its no use to just get a drowning man out of the water
you have to get him on safe land
i agree but
if the war lasts long the soldiers who fought to supress the insurrection will have to fight again
public sentiments will waver
our financial situation isnt that good either
i'm worried it will worsen our situation
is that so?
i said i would save joseon
i will cut down my authority
we can end it quickly
wait and see i will end this war in a month after i arrive
good good i like that spirit
minister just have fun with your mistress the joseon inspector saved
your majesty
gwak jaeu i'm deeply moved that you defended jinjuseong
i praise your merit highly
this court will never forget your loyalty
relay this to the leaders of the righteous troops
yes crown prince
hello crown prince
congratulations on the victory at jinjuseong
no no its because of the sacrifices made by the soldiers people and righteous troops
what brings the two of you here?
we heared the crown prince wanst feeling well
i'm alright his majesty sent medicine
that's fortunate
we received word that the wae army in hamgyeong-do is moving west
that means bunjo will be stuck between the wae army in pyeongyang and hamgyeong-do
you want to move bunjo again?
yes we've been in seongcheon a while
the enemy must know about this place
it's time to move
do you have a place in mind?
what about yonggang?
isnt that too close to pyeongyang?
it's dangerous
the beacon doesnt shine on its own base
we have to be close to pyeongyang and hanyang to recover our capital
it seems like a good idea
you are truly magnanimous
let us know when you move i will escort you to yonggang
i will escort you too
thank you
what?kim myeongwon and lee wonik?
yes your majesty after the jinjuseong battle public sentiments and the ministers
they're rapidly inclining toward the crown prince
first it was jeong cheol and yun dusu
now it's kim myeongwon and lee wonik
you cant just sit by and watch
read it
it's alright read it
this happened because you lost public sentiments
why dont you pass on the throne
if you passed in on to the crown prince the wae army would have already been defeated
pass on the throne soon and annihilate the enemy
confucian scholar nam isun
it isnt just nam isun
song huirok also wrote such an appeal
crush nam isun and song huirok
how dare they write such an appeal when you achieved victories at hansan and jinju?
right?
your majesty they are absurd appeals
but you cant punish them
just think of it as bravado by young and spirited confucian scholars
no it hurts more because they are frank comments
they want me to reflect on causing this war
what excuse can i give?
fortunately the crown prince is trusted
he is doing well
i'm relieved
i'm thinking of passing on the throne to him
pass on the throne?
how can you say that?
please reconsider
no i thought about it a lot
i wanted to take refuge in yodong and divided up the court
whatever my intentions were it's true that our country ended up like this
because i'm lacking
i will pass on the throne to the crown prince and have him take my place
i can understand what you're saying but we are at war
there is a lot to be done
please dont think about passing on the throne
please withdraw that comment
stop it
it's not right to ignore the appeals made by confucian scholars
it probably reflects public sentiments
i'm sincere about this
discuss it with the border defense council
he wants to pass on the throne
why should we hesitate?
let him pass on the throne
he admits it's public sentiment
it's not such a simple matter
dont you know he's testing our loyalty?
that is why he has to pass on the throne
as you all know his majesty doubts us a lot
do you think this will be the only time he tests his servants?
if we dont accept it and end it now the court will be dragged along
it's better to end it now
myeongbo
what are you talking about?
passing on the throne?
the ministers are discussing it with the border defense council
what are they saying?
jeong cheol wants to accept and yun dusu is opposed
what do you think?
you know what i think
if his majesty is serious about it i think that would be better
but if he isnt he will feel that the throne was usurped
then the crown prince and the ministers who follow him will become traitors
the court cant fall at a time like this
i'm doubtful too
but his majesty said it's public sentiment and he was sincere
who wrote the appeals?
nam isun and song huirok
nam isun is the younger brother of nam igong who passed the national examination in 1st place
that's right
he is a student of my father-in-law
he passed with my brother-in-law
find out why nam isun wrote the appeal
yes sir
even so we cant risk it
if we say we'll accept and his majesty postpones it
the crown prince will become an undutiful son and bunjo will lose power
i'm glad you said that
his majesty kept interfering
the crown prince couldnt give a proper order to the army
how can we turn the tables of this war?
if the throne is passed on there wont be any interference
the righteous troops who follow the crown prince will naturally unite with the government army
the joseon army will have a single command structure
what if he passes on the throne but doesnt give up military power?
king taejong passed on the throne to king sejong but he held on to military power
his majesty wont give up his power that easily
we'll have to make him give up military power too
he is only relying on ming
he has no intention of resisting
if ming comes in this situation we will be watching in the rear
you saw what happend with shen weijing
we wanted to make the crown prince the king
he's only receiving his authority a little sooner
once power is transferred it cant be easily be recovered again
it has to be done like that
i have a question for you
go ahead
you have no political intentions regarding this matter?
look here
what do you think of me?
i'm glad if you dont
if this matter expands into a political conflict between daejo and bunjo
it could lead to the collapse of the crown prince and our army
he wants to pass on the throne
do you think he means that?
do you hope he means it?
no how can i be disloyal and accept the throne?
he's worried about the public sentiments that are inclining toward you
he is testing loyalty to select the fine gems
you know how his majesty is
probably
then do it
you want me to beg again?
that's what his majesty wants
your majesty please dont pass on the throne
please dont pass on the throne
i should pass on the throne
what are you talking about?
how can you say that?
king taejong declared he would pass on the throne
he purged min mugu and min mujil for trying to play with the court
using the young crown prince
if i say i will pass on the throne i can see which side the ministers take
i can settle it all at once
the crown prince will lose some power
then you need an excuse to do that
have the confucian scholars write appeals
stimulate scholars who arent happy with you
can you do a good job?
what else am i good at?
i decided
i'm prepared to die
remain and enjoy fame and wealth
i will go with you
let's go
let's die together
i thought the crown prince would do a better job at commanding this war
but i cant abandon his majesty
he is weak i feel sorry for him
if i turn my back on him who will supplement his weakness
and wipe his tears?
i dont care if you say i'm being affected by personal emotions instead of
thinking about national benefits
if his majesty passes on the throne i will step down too
do as you decided
councilor
understood let's go
nam isun learned from agye Lee Sanhae's pen name
a friend told him to write the appeal
that friend was bribed by kim gongryang
we didnt catch kim gongryang but you're behind him
i dont know anything about it
you will be punished
many of our soldiers and people are dying to save this country
it wont be enough to join forces
how can you start a bloody battle in court?
lord
what country are you a citizen of?
if the country falls there will be no king no noble consort and no prince sinseong
if you're going to serve his majesty do a proper job
you're being rude
i'm going to tell his majesty
open the door
where do you think you're going?
your highness
did i ever interfere with matters that didnt have to with ladies of the court?
how can you scheme at a time like this?
if you act recklessly one more time i will have you kicked out
what will we do?
what is it?
prince sinseong prince sinseong
did you discuss it?
you cant pass on the throne
please reconsider
do the rest of you have a different opinion?
your majesty are a result of our discussion
we think you should
your majesty
your majesty we're in trouble
what is it?
prince sinseong...prince sinseong died
what are you talking about?
he fell off his horse
the noble consort was behind it?
then his majesty
he knows
he has no intention of passing on the throne
if we still want to accept
his majesty didnt mean it
if you accept it it will be an usurpation
it was to see who is loyal
forget about it
it's not right to accept it during mourning
my son
seong's test of his servants just ended as an incident
he lost prince sinseong and suffered pain
but even after that he said he would pass on the throne eighteen times and
made sure that the ministers didnt incline toward the crown prince
it was to prevent the crown prince from having power but it was a tragedy since it didnt
concentrate the power of the court in overcoming the national crisis
crown prince
general li rusong is here
who is li rusong?
what is all the commotion about?
commander-in-chief li rusong of ming crossed amnokgang with an army of 40000
is this true?
yes your majesty
vice commander zu
yes sir
this is the hometown of my grandfather of five generations ago
we have to slaughter the wae soldiers who are infringing upon this land
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yun dusu and jeong cheol tell seonjo that the joseon army has to be of equal status to the ming army
seonjo tells them not to upset general li rusong
ryu seongryong li rusong and other generals prepare to go to battle at pyeongyangseong