-= Episode 4 =- I merely put in the king's heart, kindling wood called 'petitions'.
Even though he knew everything, he still burnt everything in a blaze of fire.
That's precisely the king, that you serve.
If you don't believe what I've said, ask the king yourself.
Possibly, His Majesty knows this is a machination,
and gave Jeong Cheol a sword.
Isn't there a stratagem called 'kill someone with a borrowed sword'?
I am more and more afraid, of the king.
What brings you here so late at night?
In any case, I was lonely, it's good you've come.
I have something good I was going to tell you about tomorrow.
How about having a cup?
What's that thing?
The shoes that Your Majesty had,
personally conferred on your vassal back then at the interrogation grounds.
Surely you didn't come late at night, just to return those shoes?
Your vassal, at risk of being seen as disloyal, would like to know Your Majesty's real intentions.
"Real intentions"?
Your Majesty, you had made use of the Jeong Yeo Rip rebellion incident to,
execute and exile to the border countless ministers and Confucian scholars.
Was it wholly... Your Majesty's strategy of 'killing someone with a borrowed sword',
for the sake of consolidating your position on the throne?
Right State Councillor...
That high treason case,
you were aware that Song Ik Pil's gang had made false accusations in their petitions.
Did Your Majesty deliberately play a leading part in that tragedy?
Look here, Right State Councillor.
Please tell me the truth... Your Majesty.
Your Majesty who is now right before your vassal's eyes,
is Your Majesty the king that your vassal knew?
Your vassal would like to know.
You are now asking me, if I was ruled by my lust for power,
and slaughtered my vassals?
Yes, Your Majesty.
A vassal who enters the palace for a private audience this late at night,
dares to ask his master such an appalling, disrespectful question,
do you know what it means!?
It means death.
Do you not even fear death?
About a thousand people died.
If the high treason case was Your Majesty's intention,
whether I die by Your Majesty's hands or end my own life,
what difference would there be?
Since you've put your life aside, I too have nothing to hide.
Listen, Right State Councillor.
I had ascended this throne out of necessity, but to this day,
I bear in mind your teachings and make an effort to be a wise ruler.
I don't want to hear talk that a mistake had been made under my rule through my fault,
because I'm not fit to be king as I'm from a collateral line.
If anything, I had to read the ministers,
and watch the Confucian scholars' views. I felt like I was on a bed of thorns.
And, for countless days... I had wanted to return to my life prior to entering the palace.
That end result is... I'm left with symptoms of a stuffy chest and insomnia.
I, who don't know when I'll be gone have one wish...
Even though I can't...
go down in history as being as wise a ruler as Great King Sejong,
I don't want to be remembered as a tyrant like Yeonsangun.
I who am like that,
the vassals and Confucian scholars who're like teachers protecting the country,
how could I cruelly kill them over a few pointless petitions?
No... No... I killed them.
This stupid... incompetent...
totally unqualified person is sitting on this throne.
That's why Jeong Yeo Rip planned a rebellion.
As compared, many people thought he was better than me.
I did kill them...
I'm sorry, Right State Councillor.
I had done that... I had killed many innocent scholars.
Do you now feel satisfied?
Your Majesty. Please kill your vassal who didn't trust you and was disloyal.
No, no. It's all due to my incompetence and lack of virtue.
It's for those reasons that you doubted me.
Your Majesty. Please kill your vassal.
Come closer.
Have some.
Thank you, Right State Councillor.
Who would dare risk his life to query me with those words?
Because I've a vassal like you, I can't but be more careful.
Your Majesty.
Today I have, been reprimanded by a teacher.
Do that too in future.
Your Majesty, your vassal, Ryu Seong Ryong, until my last breath,
will be by Your Majesty's side.
Have it.
Have you seen to your doubt over His Majesty?
Yes.
That high treason case was due to the meddling of the Left State Councillor and Song Ik Pil.
In the final analysis, the king wasn't involved.
Is that so? Why are you so sure?
Did you ask the king directly yourself?
Yes, I asked him directly last night.
-= Lee San Hae =- -= (Chief State Councillor, Easterner) =- .
-= Lee San Hae =- -= Chief State Councillor, Easterner =- Then I'll believe you.
Whether or not I believe that, what will that change?
It's said, "without trust, nothing can be achieved".
Isn't suspicion between ruler and vassal a huge taboo for a country?
The end result would be the people being harmed.
We'll do as you say.
We can't take this lightly.
I saw the king's sincerity and his tears.
So, if we don't doubt him,
will His Majesty give us, the slightest bit of power?
Sir.
Why are you so obsessed with power?
Right State Councillor, let me ask you. Are you pure-minded or ignorant?
Even a dog on the streets needs power if it wants to protect its offspring.
Even if, a politician has the well-being of the people at heart,
if he doesn't have the power to protect his convictions,
what would happen?
If that's the case,
he'll be just like Master Jo Gwang Jo,
dying off before he's able to achieve his will.
A wise vassal, not only does he has to have the power to prevent his ruler's tyranny,
all the more he requires the power to punish the corrupt officials who prey on the people.
Power doesn't just mean authority. A power greater than authority,
is true love for the country and people.
I know, but ideals alone can't make a country prosper.
My teacher, Master To Jeong once said this,
"People consider food to be a paramount necessity."
Can love alone feed and clothe the people?
Shouldn't we also have power that's as great as love to provide for the people?
The authority that I have in mind, is precisely this.
Then, the authority you want is for the people.
The authority that the Westerners want is power for themselves?
I, think that is so.
Sir, that's a very biased and selfish way of thinking.
Even so we can't do anything about it.
That's how they think of us too.
Right State Councillor, let's stop here.
Even when we join forces, our power is still inadequate.
Come, come, come. Have some tea.
-= July, 1590, Kyoto, Japan =- -= (2 years before the Imjin war) =- In July, 1590.
-= July, 1590, Kyoto, Japan =- -= (2 years before the Imjin war) =- .
-= July, 1590, Kyoto, Japan =- -= (2 years before the Imjin war) =- 3 months after the goodwill mission left Joseon, they arrived at Japan's capital, Kyoto.
According to what Vice Envoy, Gim Seong Il, had written in his journal,
on their way, nowhere was there any etiquette and formality
in the reception of the Joseon goodwill mission by Japan.
As to how they should respond to Japan's rude behaviour,
Envoy, Hwang Yun Gil and Vice Envoy, Gim Seong Il had differences of opinion,
which led to the storm over Gim Seong Il entering Kyoto, wearing formal attire alone.
Subsequently, the situation of the Japanese court's impudence,
towards the Joseon goodwill mission, continued without a break.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi is not the emperor.
What exactly do you mean by that?
Although he's not the emperor, he should be viewed as the ruler.
What nonsense is that?
-= Gim Seong Il (Vice Envoy) =- "Although he's not the emperor, he should be viewed as the ruler."?
Toyotomi Hideyoshi is the Kampaku. (Kampaku - regent)
In Japan, the emperor has no power, real power is held by the Kampaku.
-= Hwang Yun Gil (Envoy) =- .
-= Hwang Yun Gil (Envoy) =- Therefore, the Kampaku's order is the same as the emperor's order.
The emperor and Kampaku, are one and the same.
Whichever way you put it, isn't he a vassal under the emperor?
Looks like you've been deceiving us all this while.
Not at all. It's not deception.
Joseon and Japan, have not had any exchange for a 100 years, hence this misunderstanding.
His Highness the Kampaku, is not just any vassal. He's a vassal even the emperor can't order around.
Sa Hwa Dong and the pirates' collapse too, was dependent on His Highness' decision.
First of all, why don't you meet the Kampaku?
Our sovereign's message that's to be delivered to your emperor,
is to be handed to the Kampaku, who's not the sovereign?
Since he's said to be no different from the emperor,
how about meeting him first?
Envoy!
Otherwise, do we just return to our country?
If not that, we also can't meet an puppet emperor with no real power, and deliver the message.
We will carry on as planned, please make the preparations.
Yes, we'll do that.
What's to come later is even more worrying.
If they find out the Kampaku thinks they've come in submission, what are we going to do?
Whatever it is, we've to find a way out. Lord Konishi too, is looking for a way.
Don't be too worried, just behave as usual.
This... I'm filled with trepidation. Namo Bodhisattva.
-= Jeong Cheol =- -= (Left State Councillor, Westerner) =- In the end... you still can't escape death.
I'll see the king again and plead for you. You must hang on.
Nonsense!
The one who instigated Jo Heon and the Confucian scholars to file petitions, was I alone.
Gye Ham you, and Ho Won don't know a thing about it.
-= Ho Won: Seong Hon's courtesy name =- Gye Ham you, and Ho Won don't know a thing about it.
-= Ho Won: Seong Hon's courtesy name=- Un Jang.
The matter has become like this, it can't be restored.
I'm just someone hunted by the slave catchers.
This is as far as I can go.
As such, I'll assume responsibility for everything.
It's a political power gained, at the cost of the deaths of countless scholars.
We've to show them we're right.
However, if we're now driven out of power,
we'll be reduced to murderers most foul.
Steel yourself, Gye Ham!
Un Jang.
I had said, I had two plans that night, do you remember?
Although I had hoped there won't be a need for the second plan...
Gye Ham...
We'll have to raise tomorrow's king.
You mean to install a crown prince?
The current king, is ultimately not a person who can work with us.
The only way now, is to install a crown prince and change the sky.
Gye Ham.
Install a new king, and drive out the petty people in the court.
I hope we can carry out our moralist politics.
If that can be attained, I would die now without regrets.
Un Jang, I promise you that.
When Emperor Shun passed the throne to Emperor Yu,
he said, "The mind of humans is but dangerous",
"the mind of the way is but subtlety."
-= Yun Du Su =- .
-= Yun Du Su =- Your Majesty, are you listening?
What is your vassal giving a lecture on?
-= Seonjo =- That... that...
-= Lee San Hae =- He's now lecturing on how to govern the people.
As a king if you want to govern a country well, you mustn't neglect your studies.
I'm sorry... It's all, because I'm lacking in virtue.
King Sejong and King Sejo, were close to their vassals.
Like family members, they were like father and son.
The son-vassals, to repay that favour, gave of their loyalty.
But Your Majesty, you aren't replying sincerely to your vassals.
How can you become a wise ruler?
Stop. Stop it! When did I say I wanted to be king?
All of you might as well, directly be the king, and directly govern the country yourselves!
Exactly who is the king? Who is the vassal?
Do you, really see me as the king?
Your Majesty, please trust us.
If you do that, you can become a wise ruler.
No. I'm unable to trust all of you.
All of you, use talk of a wise ruler to lock me up.
It's to protect your own power, and to carry out your politics.
I'm returning to my private home.
Your Majesty! You can't! You can't! You can't! You can't, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty. Did you have a nightmare?
-= Royal Noble Consort Gim =- Your Majesty. Did you have a nightmare?
You seem to have overworked yourself lately.
You should go to the temporary palace at Onyang for the time being, and rest for a few days.
-= Onyang: Hot spring in the =- -= Chungnam Asan area =- You should go to the temporary palace at Onyang for the time being, and rest for a few days.
-= Onyang: Hot spring in the =- -= Chungnam Asan area =- You've to take care of your health.
How can I not be in the palace?
In the time I'm away, the master might change.
Your Majesty. Why, did you say that?
It was great when I was at my private home.
When I was called "Prince Haeseong", it was really great.
-= Prince Haeseong: Seonjo's name =- -= prior to ascending the throne =- When I was called "Prince Haeseong", it was really great.
Because of the high treason case he had those people killed.
How is he going to pay for that sin?
-= Left: Prince Gwanghae =- -= Right: Queen Ui In =- How is he going to pay for that sin?
Today this child had for that incident, prayed earnestly.
You did that?
And I prayed for another thing, from Buddha.
What is it?
For Your Highness the Queen, to get pregnant.
Pregnant? What absurdity is that?
It's not absurd. This child really, prayed sincerely for it.
The country is under pressure,
what could be a greater joyous occasion than,
Your Highness producing a Prince Royal?
Also, the country won't be in an uproar, over the matter of a crown prince.
Prince Gwanghae, you really, don't want to become the crown prince?
Please look at His Majesty.
This child wouldn't want, this position even if offered all the gold and silver in the world.
While you don't want it,
why do you want me to, for that position
produce a Prince Royal?
How did it turn out like that?
Prince Gwanghae, thank you so much.
Although I'm sorry to say this about Her Highness the Queen,
If she didn't have a child for almost 20 years,
it's difficult to have one now.
Then, we've to install a crown prince from among the current princes,
isn't this too early?
This is not early. The king entered the palace at sixteen,
and started his studies on becoming a wise man within, and a virtuous king without.
There were many difficulties back then.
If you think about the ages of the princes now, it's really too late.
Having listened to you, that sounds so.
Left State Councillor,
who do you think is suitable to be the crown prince from among the princes?
Well, Prince Imhae isn't the son of the queen, but he's the eldest son.
If we go by order, Prince Imhae is first in line.
Judging from character, Prince Gwanghae seems more suitable to me.
Prince Sinseong is smart. If taught well, he'll be a wise ruler in time.
No. Not everyone can be taught to be a wise ruler.
Judging from his disposition and qualities, Prince Gwanghae should be king.
Prince Gwanghae, you say?
That's right.
The year before, Hwanghae-do and Pyeongan-do had a smallpox epidemic, do you remember?
I remember.
That time, Prince Imhae and Prince Gwanghae, came to visit as proxies for His Majesty.
I can't forget the Prince Gwanghae of that time.
-= Pyeongan-do, a certain village =- .
Mother. Mother.
Mother.
Remove the corpse and isolate the child.
Yes.
The smallpox is still raging. Your Highnesses, please return to the government office.
-= Yun Du Su =- -= Governor of Pyeongan-do =- The smallpox is still raging. Your Highnesses, please return to the government office.
-= Yun Du Su =- -= Governor of Pyeongan-do =- I'm afraid you'll contract smallpox.
-= Prince Imhae =- Let's go back.
Hyeong-nim, please go back first. I would like to take a look around then go back.
Suit yourself. Let's go.
Still no news from the doctors about the medicine?
No.
Send a messenger again to press them. Press them!
Yes.
Quickly take it. You've to take this medicine to survive.
Open your mouth!
Prince Gwanghae! Prince Gwanghae.
It's alright.
There'll be big trouble. Please return to the government office now.
I am, al...
Prince Gwanghae! Prince Gwanghae! Prince Gwanghae!
Was it smallpox?
Yes.
The heavens helped him. If not, I would have been in big trouble.
You must have been very scared.
Although I was scared, he really moved me.
Does the king also, know about that matter?
He doesn't know it.
When he woke up, he was afraid the king would be worried,
and repeatedly implored me, not ever to tell him.
He anticipates far ahead.
As the saying goes, "strike while the iron is hot".
Shall we take this opportunity, and go see the king together?
It concerns the installation of a crown prince.
We've to see how the king feels about it first.
We also have to discuss it with Chief State Councillor Lee San Hae and Right State Councillor Ryu Seong Ryong,
though they're unlike us, always in agreement.
Come, drink up.
If they have eyes, they should know Prince Gwanghae is outstanding.
-= Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan =-
Are you trying to deceive us?
We're not deceiving you.
If you're not, then he's deliberately avoiding us?
No, he isn't.
His Highness the Kampaku is currently away suppressing rebels.
Once he returns, we'll have you meet him. Please wait a while.
He invited guests and he's nowhere to be seen.
How can there be such a reason?
Vice Envoy.
Calm down.
It doesn't seem a matter that can be resolved like this.
Envoy!
Let's first wait a while and see.
-= Odawara Castle, Japan =- -= Toyotomi Hideyoshi's encampment =-
Your Highness.
We've captured Yamanaka Castle!
The enemy commmander's head!
Good job, Kato.
Now,
there's only the enemy stronghold left,
Odawara Castle.
Konishi.
How much rations do you think Odawara Castle has left?
They should only have grains harvested from last year.
If they're frugal with them,
they should be able to last for 3 months.
We've to wait for 3 months?
Your Highness, 3 months is too long.
We should attack the castle now!
Kato!
Odawara castle's soldiers are also,
ultimately, His Highness' soldiers. Didn't you hear him?
Even if we've to take some time,
we should still embrace them.
If we do that,
the entire country's feudal lords will also,
towards Your Highness,
have a higher regard for you.
Foolish words!
When you trample them, you've to trample them into the ground.
That way, the other feudal lords won't dare to be rash and will submit!
Your Highness.
Please attack the castle right away. I will be the vanguard!
Kato.
Yes.
You are,
really very similar to Oda Nobunaga, whom I had served.
What?
Lord Nobunaga,
if a bird that's supposed to cry doesn't,
his character was to kill it at once.
Although he was braver than anyone,
he was too hurried.
Konishi.
What do you think,
I'll do if the bird that's supposed to cry doesn't?
It's alright.
Just tell me.
Your Highness will,
if the bird doesn't cry,
until it cries, threaten and beat it,
and also comfort it.
It's a 'by fair means or foul' character.
Konishi!
I'm sorry.
No, no, no. It's fine.
You're spot on.
Kato.
I am,
going to take Odawara Castle, with the character that Konishi mentioned.
Three months.
It's just a little way off. I'll take it as an excursion and wait leisurely.
If they run out of rations, we'll give them our provisions.
What crime have the soldiers committed?
But,
within 3 months, have Hojo and his followers disembowel themselves in front of me!
If they don't do that,
there won't be,
anyone breathing in the castle.
The Joseon envoys have submitted themselves at court at Kyoto.
They're waiting to see you.
Joseon too, has finally submitted like this.
They sure took a long time.
What should I do?
Tell them to wait.
Yes.
Tell So Yoshitoshi.
He mustn't let the Joseon envoys discover that,
they've come because they've submitted.
Have him stall for as much time as possible.
Yes.
-= Kyoto =- .
Your Highness.
Congratulations on your victory.
Reward Konishi and Kato with two cases of gold.
And also give the soldiers, a reward and alcohol.
I will rest for a few days.
All matters will decided by the main retainers.
Only report the important ones to me.
Yes.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi has returned?
Yes.
When did he return?
-= Heo Seong=- -= (Goodwill Mission, Recorder) =- When did he return?
-= Heo Seong=- -= (Goodwill Mission, Recorder) =- It seems to be some time ago.
But why did they inform us only now?
Tell Lord So to arrange a meeting at once.
Yes.
We've to go straight to the Kampaku.
It doesn't seem a matter that'll be solved by waiting for a reply.
Then, do you have a good idea?
Not long ago, I was introduced to someone.
He works right by the Kampaku's side, receiving envoys.
I heard if we get on good terms with them, it can be easily arranged.
You're doing anything.
You now want to bribe them?
Not bribe, but making flexible use of people around him.
Haven't we been here too long?
It's really appalling!
We've to offer bribes to carry out our royal order!
I might as well,
return to Joseon!
They said they're returning to Joseon.
Understood.
I'll ask His Highness, to meet the envoys.
The Joseon mission, meeting the Kampaku,
is also a worrying matter.
If they find out this isn't purely an establishment of friendly relations,
but a submission to us as a higher nation, what should I do?
Don't let them find out.
How do we do that?
We've to buy off,
the interpreters.
Understood.
But, don't you feel the Kampaku is suspicious of you?
Till now, I've been showing my enthusiasm in the war expeditions.
He won't suspect me that much.
But,
starting from now,
we can't make one mistake.
It concerns your Tsushima.
To me,
if war breaks out,
I'll become the Kampaku's target (for Joseon's arrows).
It concerns our family, and the Christians.
I will bear that in mind.
King of Joseon, Lee Yeon,
sends a message to the Emperor of Japan.
You whose reputation has spread far and wide,
united Japan's sixty over prefectures,
I'm sending goodwill envoys,
to establish friendly relations.
We seek warm relations.
King of Joseon, Lee Yeon, (in Japanese)
holds in high regard His Highness the Kampaku's great feat of uniting Japan, (in Japanese)
sends goodwill envoys to deliver my letter. (in Japanese)
Please regard Joseon as a brother country. (in Japanese)
Lead us with Your Highness' wisdom and courage. (in Japanese)
After much difficulty,
the Joseon envoys finally met Toyotomi Hideyoshi,
but their positions were opposite to each other's.
Joseon's intention was reconnaissance, in the name of friendly ties.
Japan, thought that Joseon had come to surrender.
Konishi Yukinaga's bribery of the interpreters had a decisive effect on this confusion.
You're surrendering like this now. (in Japanese)
I will forgive you. (in Japanese)
But if, (in Japanese)
you had not come this time, (in Japanese)
you would have paid a corresponding price for it! (in Japanese)
You've come a long way. You've had a tough time.
Our Japan too,
regarding friendly relations with Joseon,
had always wanted it.
You have submitted to me, (in Japanese)
to Joseon, it's an honour. (in Japanese)
You can go. (in Japanese)
Enjoy yourselves. (in Japanese)
Have a good rest in Japan.
Please take care on your way back to Joseon.
Mother. (in Japanese)
Although he doesn't look like much this way,
his eyes are sharp in no average way.
I don't think so.
In my opinion, he's not at all dignified.
Tsurumatsu.
I say, Lord So.
Tell the Kampaku,
not to let the pirates plunder Joseon's border areas again.
And also convey to him,
the warships that'll be used,
to suppress the pirates,
we would like to see them for ourselves.
What are you doing?
The pirates,
he said not to worry about them.
That's such a relief.
But the warships,
they're at a very distant harbour.
It's difficult to go to there.
What?
We went through 3 months at sea to come here.
Just tell us the place.
We can go anywhere.
That...
actually His Highness the Kampaku,
is suspicious whether or not you're here for reconnaissance.
Your Highness. (in Japanese)
Shall your vassal have the Joseon envoys, (in Japanese)
see our Japanese samurai's sword dance? (in Japanese)
May I? (in Japanese)
A sword dance is good. Go ahead. (in Japanese)
But don't scare them too much. (in Japanese)
Yes! (in Japanese)
Look here!
Envoy.
What exactly are you doing?
Are you now mocking Joseon's envoys?
I'm sorry. (in Japanese)
I made a mistake. (in Japanese)
What's this? Michiki!
These people without fundamentals!
Have them hurry up and pack our bags.
Yes.
They're really people without any etiquette.
Vice Envoy, now is not the time to discuss etiquette.
Did you see Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his generals' eyes?
They've really now made a proclamation.
These fellows, clearly intend to invade Joseon.
Don't be deceived.
It's an excuse as they don't have many warships.
They're using strength to cow us, they're bluffing.
If they really,
are thinking of invading us,
doesn't it make sense,
to hide that intention?
They merely,
who know how to do a sword dance.
They're devoid of fundamentals,
ignorant people.
You asked for me, Your Highness?
Ming's tea is also,
delicious.
Yoshitoshi.
Write a letter of reply to the King of Joseon.
I'm going to attack Ming.
Tell Joseon, they'll be the guide for our army.
Wh-What?
You don't understand?
I understand, Your Highness!
Then, what evidence do you have that I was working with Song Ik Pil!?
The heavens know, the earth knows, doesn't Left State Councillor, you, know?
Don't decide solely based on suspicion!
The high treason case of 1589 all started from suspicion.
As that high treason case's judge, Left State Councillor,
did you not slaughter the innocent scholars?
What!?
It's to make up that we're having this gathering with difficulty. Why are you like this?
What's the real reason for wanting to see us?
The court is already controlled by Left State Councillor and your followers.
I and the Right State Councillor are people only sitting in court just for counterbalance.
Calling such people as us here,
what is the real reason?
This is really irritating.
Please! Understand my sincerity!
It's to clear up the bad blood from back then that I called everyone here.
For that high treason case,
I was the judge,
do you think I was happy?
Lee Bal, Choe Yeong Gyeong were people whom I had discussed matters of state with.
Although we had fought, there were good times.
I'm also human.
When I watched them die, how can I be unaffected?
But,
for a vassal carrying out a royal order,
can personal feelings be involved?
What you now mean is that you were like that because of the royal order?
Because of conspiracy, countless people died,
I too felt pained, that's what I meant.
Calm down.
It's been a year since the case ended.
How long is this going to continue?
Whatever it is, don't the three of you have to lead the court?
There's no 'Easterner' or 'Westerner'.
I truly hope,
the three of you can move together.
Too much blood was shed.
I know.
Then, what should I do?
From Master Choe Yeong Gyeong onwards, start by rehabilitating the late scholars.
Fine.
I will advocate this, to His Majesty.
Furthermore,
don't be carried away by faction.
The talented should be appointed.
I will work on it.
Well then,
be frank with us.
What do you want us to do?
In another year from now,
His Majesty's age,
will be high.
And, Her Highness the Queen,
For the past 20 years, she has yet to produce a Prince Royal.
Those words...
install a crown prince?
Your Majesty!
I came out for a while.
I heard you were having a gathering and came.
High officials,
can't come to this kind of place.
You can be easily misunderstood for taking bribes.
We're sorry, Your Majesty.
However,
I will treat you today so drink at ease.
Your Majesty.
It's not just a treat.
I too want something in return.
The three state councillors and,
the Governor of Pyeongan-do cum Inspector General,
lead this country well in future. I ask this of you.
Your Majesty's grace is boundless.
Come, accept a drink.
Yes.
Can I tell you the exact cost of, the wine I bought?
Please give your order, Your Majesty.
In future,
if I hear,
of Easterners, Westerners, fighting over power,
or for the sake of that power, you're conspiring against each other,
all of you seated here,
will have to pay with death.
-= A special daeha drama project on the =- -= 70th year of the restoration of independence =-- -= Jingbirok =-
Do you still believe in the king?
He has changed so much.
Sometimes I wish His Majesty can be ruthless.
Lee San Hae and Ryu Seong Ryong, what should I do with them?
Your Highness was gracious with Joseon, they'll look up to Your Highness.
Exactly what sovereign's message (to a foreign state) is written like this!?
There's a rumor saying there'll be a war. Many people are seeking refuge in the north.
It seems a good opportunity for us.
It won't do if we don't install a Crown Prince now.
Who does His Majesty, have in mind?
Your Majesty.
The East Nine Tombs situated in Guli, Gyeonggi Province.
-= The East Nine Tombs =- -= Guli, Gyeonggi Province =- The East Nine Tombs situated in Guli, Gyeonggi Province.
-= The East Nine Tombs =- -= Guli, Gyeonggi Province =- .
After Taejo, Lee Seong Gye's tomb,
if you walk towards the East, it's Seonjo's tomb,
-= Mongneung =- Mongneung.
-= Mongneung =- .
Joseon's 14th king who ascended the throne at 16 years old, Seonjo,
-= Seonjo (1552-1608) =- -= Joseon's 14th king =- -= (reign: 1567-1608) =- Joseon's 14th king who ascended the throne at 16 years old, Seonjo,
-= Seonjo (1552-1608) =- -= Joseon's 14th king =- -= (reign: 1567-1608) =- .
Born as the 3rd son of Great Prince of the Court Deokheung,
the son born to Jungjong (11th king) and Royal Noble Consort Chang of the An Clan,
he was Joseon's earliest king of the collateral line.
Because of his background, Seonjo, who was insecure his entire life over dethronement and rebellion,
in the midst of the continuing factional strife and national crisis,
held on to his throne.
Furthermore, naturally kind and hardworking,
-= King Seonjo, Mongneung, epitaph =- Furthermore, naturally kind and hardworking,
-= King Seonjo, Mongneung, epitaph =- he enjoyed studying,
-= King Seonjo, Mongneung, epitaph =- and was widely said to be good at painting and writing poems.
-= 5-character quatrain =- -= King Seonjo's handwriting =- and was widely said to be good at painting and writing poems.
-= 5-character quatrain =- -= King Seonjo's handwriting =- .
Went through countless crisis and yet persisted on the throne for 40 years,
Seonjo.
How about going up to Mongneung, and experiencing how Seonjo felt?
-= Mongneung =- -= City centre of Guli --> regular bus 1, 1-1 =- -= --> get off at the East Nine Tombs =- How about going up to Mongneung, and experiencing how Seonjo felt?
-= Mongneung =- -= City centre of Guli --> regular bus 1, 1-1 =- -= --> get off at the East Nine Tombs =- .