Free him from his pain.
Take a lock of his hair back to Korea.
Fear not, I will take this to your family.
AD 1375-The first year of the King WOO, Korean Dynasty.
Meanwhile in China
CHU Yuan-chang established Ming Dynasty
and drove the Yuan Dynasty north of the Great Wall.
Diplomatic relations between Korea and the Ming rapidly deteriorate
after the murder of a Ming diplomatic envoy.
"Korea sent out numerous diplomatic envoys,"
including CHOI, SOHN and KIM, only to remain out of contact.
When diplomatic relations improve, most of them returned home
but there were others who were unable to return..
MUSA
Halt!
Since the castle is still under construction,
they'll lead us to a temporary guest house.
This hall is larger than I had expected.
This place doesn't look like a lodge. I will ask.
I'm General CHOI Jung of Korea's Yongho troops.
Where are diplomatic receptionists greeting us?
You criminals, put down your weapons and abandon yourselves!
After murdering our diplomatic envoy,
Korea has continued to dispatch spies in secrecy.
Now they send their military in the name of so-called diplomatic relations!
Unforgivable! Arrest them!
Don't panic. Stay where you are.
Throw away your weapons. Anyone who disobeys will feel my sword!
General CHOI!
General, this is uncalled for.
My duty is to protect the delegation.
General CHOI Jung!
Everyone.. Listen to them.
General! We don't have much further to go.
I acted rashly.. I'm embarrassed.
We were already destined for imprisonment.
Exile is better than suffocating in an underground prison.
But it's too hot here.
Greetings. We.. are from Korea.
We're in exile, having been sentenced by Ming Emperor CHU Yuan-chang.
Aren't you a general from the Great Yuan Empire?
You must be the cavalry of the honorable Cookoo Temur.
General, don't step forward this time. Do not say anything to offend them.
We have nothing against the Korean.
But, we can't permit a single dog of the Ming to live!
None of them could go
The fate of those people are in their own hands.
Let's go!
I suggest having us camp here.
Since the Head envoy has died,
we can no longer exercise our duty as diplomatic envoys.
Such responsibility now lies in my hands.
If we stay here, the Ming army from Lanzhou will come.
We can then inform them of our situation..
You wish to continue towards exile?
We should stay here.
Before being prisoners, we're delegates of a country.
We've been stripped of our official letter and flag. How can we prove who we are?
Besides, any Ming army we meet will suspect us of murdering their people.
General, we have caught horses!
Both of them.
Now, the Yongho squad has no more duty to carry out.
Prepare to leave, immediately!
This is an endless desert. Where on earth can we go?
Back to Korea.
Interpreter Park.
We need to get out of here. We'll all die if we stay!
Interpreter Park! Come to your senses!
Let me go, let me go!!
We're leaving.
General! We should first look for the missing..
This trip is too overwhelming for an old man like myself.
I always wished to lay down in my hometown when I die..
Are you in much pain?
May we rest?
No. Sir.
Even if we make it to Shandong, we still need a boat.
Too soon to worry about that. Please get up!
What is it?
YeosoH
General! Forgive that foolish child.
He is just trying to help me..
He is a slave of the second envoy
This is the Great Wall leading to the East,
where the Ming and the Yuan forces are at battle.
We cannot risk meeting anyone.
General. If we head North, we'll inevitably meet the Yuan army.
Here.. we should pass through the center of the desert.
Impossible! It's burning hot during the day,
and it'll take over 2O days to cross.
We only have food and water for 6 days.
We'll make it in 1O days.
If necessary, we'll eat once a day and walk through the night.
Whoever stops marching will be executed.
You called for me?
My state is so wretched..
I'm so ashamed to be a second envoy..
Take care of the group.
I bid you a safe trip home..
Understood.
One last thing.. This child.
From now on, he is no longer a slave.
Since he's now free, treat him accordingly.
You must be tired. Please rest.
Take this.
It'll be of use when you need it. Take it.
You served in many battles with my father.
Are my father and I different?
Those times were not as difficult as the present
But I am sure you will do well, sir.
Will we make it safely to Shandong?
Even if we return to Korea, they'll be laughing at us.
For failing to protect the envoys, and failing to even set foot in Nanjing..
Right.. Better to die.
Second envoy has disappeared.
Stop him and see to the seond envoy.
He has died, sir!
Bury the body!
The Yongho squad will take the horse.
You may bury his body, but we'll take the horse.
General!!
Good afternoon!
Please give us food and water
I can't tell where you are from by your accent.
What should we do?
Should we tell them we are diplomatic envoys from Korea?
That's unnecessary. They won't believe us anyway.
If you want to eat, you'll have to pay. Right?
What are they saying, those low-lives!
Think for a solution! Shut up!
We're starving here! I can't stand anymore..
One step forward, and we'll cut you in a single strike!
Are you from Korea?
Serve these people food. I'll pay for it.
Many thanks. I'm General CHOI Jung
My Buddhist name is Jisan.
I'm glad to have company on the way home.
You thief, How dare you touch my bow!
Mongol soldiers!
How come you have a Mongol sword? General!
A few days ago, we passed the battlefields.
There were only dead soldiers.
Are you a Buddhist monk? Yes.
Do you know how to hold a Buddhist service?
The monk who has learned the Buddhist Rituals may also do that.
Please give me the name of the dead.
All my men were brave warriors.
Just write "The sons of the blue wolf".
Treat the injured first.
The General is here.
My princess.
Are you planning to continue refusing food?
Did you hear them say princess?
"Save Me!"
what do you want?
Who put this filthy corpse here? It's bad luck! Shit!
You put this here, didn't you? Get rid of it, now!
Don't kill him.
It's been long since I've seen such skill with a spear.
Where are you from?
One wrong move, and things will get out of hand.
He has the eyes of a lion.
I wish to make him one of my own.
General, but he killed 5 of our men. I'll give you 1O horses.
If you insist on this difficult path, I will come with you.
You don't have to do that.
I am a bit familiar with these roads. I might be useful.
We are done with the burial. Shall we leave?
We'll wait here. The Yuan army will pass through here.
We will save the princess.
Didn't you say we were heading towards Korea, sir?
That was my intention until yesterday. But we are foremost a diplomatic envoy.
If we help the Ming dynasty, we'll receive a grand welcome from Nanjing.
We'll be able to return home afterwards.
It's too risky, after all it's the powerful Yuan cavalry.
Please reconsider, sir.
I made this decision after deliberating all night.
Let us try. Segeant, Jinlip!
We have to save Yeosol, too.
Attack them all at once.
The Yongho squad and I will attack from the front
Lieutenant will lead the others and ambush them from the rear. Now go!
Damn it! They're coming!
Sgt. Jinlip!
Now's our chance!
Attack the horses first!
Protect the princess
Save the princess!
Interpreter! Interpreter Park! Go away, go away!
Shit! You fool!
I'm General CHOI Jung sent with the Korean envoys to Nanjing.
Get up.
The emperor calls me Princess Furong.
You don't look like envoys, though.
And I always thought that princess lives in palace.
I need to get to Nanjing as soon as possible.
If you escort me there safely, the emperor will reward you.
I have saved you.
I'm also responsible for your safety.
Are you okay?
Look here! Are you an interpreter?
I am PARK. I still haven't entered an official post, but I expect to..
Deliver my words to that man in black!
Hey! The princess wants you to guard the carriage.
The princess wants that boy to escort the princess sir.
I will give you a mission.
Guard the princess' carriage.
I'll visit the master's burial grounds.
He speaks! He isn't a dumb.
I am ordering you again. Guard the carriage!
I am a free man now! I will do as I please!
Please, calm down, general
I don't need a slave who has forgotten his place!
But the second envoy has set him free, sir.
His mind was not clear as he was on the brink of death.
He who is born a slave shall die a slave.
That's the law of Korea.
Stop it!
Leave this bastard here.
Everyone mount their horses!
General! One girl has survived.
She is a slut for the Yuan army. Leave her behind.
General! Mercy is the virtue of the higher person.
This isn't your concern.
I make all decisions, as I am responsible for our journey.
Take everyone with you!
General!
The general has come!
Your highness!
We have only this humble food. Please..
I haven't had time to say this..
Thank you.
Please get some rest, your highness.
It was the full moon festival in January.
Solmae was sixteen, I was eighteen. Every evening we met on the hills.
Then one day, Solmae became pregnant We got married, and..
Five days later, I was enlisted on this mission.
Was it a boy or a girl? She was 8 months pregnant when I left
I guess she's given birth by now.
But.. I miss her more.
Is he feeling any better?
You should get some sleep. I'll take care of him..
After a good sleep, he'll be better
Where are you headed?
To Korea, your highness.
You don't seem to be good with each other.
People, when traveling together a long way, may come across as so.
Take good care of him. Thank you,
Don't worry.
Your master was buried in a place that receives good sunlight.
Do you have any family back home?
I'm all alone.
You're not alone from now on. We'll go together.
To Korea.
CHU Yuan-chang will be anxious to find the princess.
We must head north.
Leave me alone with Rambulhwa
Please do me a favor.
Tell me, your highness.
CHU Yuan-chang has kidnapped my sister.
Do everything in your power.
Bring her back to me
Why did you help me?
You must resent the Ming for sending you to exile.
I don't take it personally.
If you help us to see the emperor,
We'll be able to resolve this misunderstanding.
What's the name of that person?
He is a slave.
I asked his name.
They're coming!
The enemy is coming after us!
How far have they come? They're moving fast, sir.
How many are there? Over a hundred, sir.
They'll be here any minute. We need to leave now.
General, what should we do?
We'll lure them to the carriage.
That's a good idea!
Who's going to drive the carriage?
I'll do it, sir.
Whoever hasn't fought will drive the carriage.
The boy is still too young. It's been decided.
Why is it always the Joojin soldiers? Why don't you say something?
He didn't even see his child yet. Someone has to drive the carriage!
Take him to the carriage! Sgt. Jinlip
We have to prentend that you're inside.
Wear it.
Please help me.
You can help me, can't you? I'm sorry.
I will go with you.
The Yellow River is on the other side of the mountain.
We'll wait for you there.
You're doing this for me.
Never forget it is your duty to protect the princess. Return alive!
Halt!
We'll walk from here.
Tie the horses together and hide them
The princess must not be in the carriage.
There should be more than one soldier guarding the carriage!
They must have crossed the mountains by now, heading for the Yellow River.
Then, it'll be impossible to catch them.
They'll have to cross the River anyway.
We'll burn all the village and the ferry!
Not a single man can cross the river!
What about him? Go and kill him.
Hurry, let's go! Move!
It's the Mongol soldiers!
Danseng! Danseng!!
Yeosol!!
I didn't mean to wake you.. I apologize, your highness.
I had a dream.
I was already in Royal Palace
Once we cross the Yellow River, I'll escort you to Nanjing,.
Jinlip told me that you are heading towards Shandong.
I promise to protect you, no matter what.
Will the carriage return?
It will.
Sleep well, your highness.
The princess isn't here.
Divide the soldiers and search each area.
How should we treat them?
They've seen us.
We can't spare them!
Not a soul at the ferry. We need to check for sure.
Why aren't we going down?
We'll first go down the valley over there.
HAIL, you take a look, first!
What's going on down there? They're hiding near the ferry
Slaughtering everyone who tries to cross the river!
We'll have to give up Shandong as well as Nanjing.
What are they?
Well, I didn't bring them here.
They followed me from the ferry.. Now the Yuan troops will find us for sure!
Then I should scare them off!
Everyone, stop!
Stop, everyone! Didn't you hear me?
I never dreamed to meet you here, your highness.
I have something to tell you.
Better to find a ferry at Balhae Bay
You mean that we cross the sea by ferry?
If you plan to pass through the Yuan cavalry, go by yourself.
What if the general still insists to escort the princess to Nanjing?
Are you crazy? Why do you think we came this far?
The main problem is that the princess is with us, isn't it?
Besides, it seems that we have to take those people, too.
We have a good news.
5 days traveling from here to the Eastern forests,
we can meet the Ming's clay fortress by the sea.
The princess says if we escort her and her people there,
She'll arrange for the boat. Let's accept her offer.
We'll still wait for the carriage, won't we?
Do you think they'll come back alive? Without a boat
Also we can be safe with Ming soldiers
And the King will know that we've saved his daughter.
The Yuan warriors won't give up the princess.
But it's true that we need a boat. I'll follow you, general!
Good thinking. Get up.
But we still have to wait for the carriage.
Danseng is here!
You came back alive.. You're alright?
I'm glad you made it back.
Shouldn't we arrange a horse for the princess?
She is not the princess of Korea.
SgLJinlip!
Carry it! Why the hell do we have to carry this?
Someone has to carry it. Hurry!
The soles of my feet are parched like a turtle's shell.
We don't have much time.
I'll carry it.
In the mountains ablazed with maples, white birds are singing
Where the white bird sings, it's my hometown
Stupid wench!
Don't you know that the Yuan troops are on our heels!
I'm sorry.
You're even louder than she is! She's just trying to comfort the children
We've come only 12 miles all day long.
With speed like this, it will take us over 2O days.
Maybe I'm too slow to understand, but..
Why do we allow those wretched ones to tag along?
Would you like to try this? No.
Old lady, old lady.. come back!
She's a demented old woman. Her son was killed on the ferry.
No one takes care of her.
How can we care for an old one like her at such a time?
Bring her here. She too, is one of my people.
Who are you? Let go.. I'm leaving. I'll carry her on my back.
Perhaps 1O of them. All on horseback, sir.
Do you think they've found us? I'm sure of it.
Then let's just take the princess and leave.
If we take the others, we'll be caught and executed.
He's right. Only the princess and Yauran..
We must keep our word to the princess.
We'll take them with us.
The Yuan Cavalry are faster than the wind.
Even a hunter takes care of wild animals seeking shelter from the rain.
If you plan on leaving those people behind, I'm staying here.
You low-life son of a bitch. Don't you want to see your ma?
Even my ma would support me on this.
We should all go together, as far as we can..
What are you doing? The Yuan soldiers are coming, let's go!
The princess goes first. Joojin soldiers!
Order them to carry the carriage. Now!
This carriage delays us more than the Hans we're dragging.
General, the Yuan soldiers? The Yuan soldiers?
We'll leave if you get out of the carriage, your highness.
Who dares to speak so?
Get out.
Order them to carry the carriage at once!
Stop!
The princess will be targeted by the enemy because of this carriage.
The Yongho soldiers and I'll guard the rear.
All wait here!
No need to go meet the men who are chasing you.
I make the decisions here.
You just have to follow my orders!
Let's go!
Cavalrymen are disadvantaged in the forest.
When you go down, keep 2O steps between you and the other
If you're too far apart, you risk being overpowered by the enemy.
Are you afraid?
Then stay here and rush out if you hear anything.
I'll go in your place, generall.
Watch the hill.
If they pass through here, the princess is in great danger.
At my signal, everyone rush!
Do as I say! Understand? Danseng!
Do you afraid?
Lieut. Ganam?
We'll take care of things here. Go protect the princess.
Look, Lieut.is coming.
Be sure to deliver it.
Please trust my husband, your highness.
They're coming!
The Yuan troops are coming!
Go!
Be careful, dear!
Don't move!
Don't come near! Stand back!
Get your filthy hands off me, you slave!
You could've killed me! I'm a princess!
Stop yelling at me!
Don't think you can do anything just because you're a princess.
Let go of me.
Lieutenant! Ganam! Are you okay?
Where are the Yongho soldiers?
Help me up!
What happened to the enemy?
SgtJinlip led the Joojin squad to annihilate them, sir.
What about the princess? She's on the way sir.
That's enough for the rest. We should leave now.
It's quite late, and you must rest a bit more, sir.
It would be better leaving early in the morning, sir.
I told you to get up!
If you wish to leave, go yourself, sir.
We'll get some sleep and then leave.
I know that you control them.
I let you get away with it before,
but I won't tolerate it any longer.
Leave him alone!
Dochoong, be seated..
General! You should put your sword away as well.
How dare you!
Lieut! Arrest them at once!
Now!!
Look here!
What about Sgt. Jinlip leading us from now,
So that we can reach the fortress easily?
Dochoong!
General..
You should let Sgt. Lead us to the clay fortress
We must leave.
Your highness, did you have a nightmare?
The clay fortress is not far off. We should prepare to leave.
But your highness, everyone is asleep.
Even if you become a leader, that doesn't make any better.
Is this what you have been waiting for?
The one thing I desire most is for us to go home.
I know you've been always watching over me.
You look cold..
< I'm princess of the Ming Empire.
Pursued by Yuan troops, we are headed towards the fortress of Weihai.
Upon receiving this letter, send your troops.>
Weihai!
I vowed never to return without the princess.
We've already determined to risk our lives.
Mongol warriors have never been afraid of the de
We're not afraid! Fight to the end!
Be careful, you are pregnant.
Thank you. You're welcome.
Where are all the boats? What about the Ming army?
Where's the princess?
We came all the way here trusting that bitch's words. Now what?
It's not the princess' fault. Then whose fault is it?
You were the first one to tell us to come here, weren't you?
Stop it! How could anyone has known about this?
The Yuan soldiers will come soon. We have to decide what to do first.
Let's leave here.
Close the gates!
Go find something to use as bolts.
Hurry!
Call a soldier who speaks Korean.
For years, Korea has been a subject of the Great Yuan Empire.
If you hand over CHU Yuan-Chang's daughter we will let you all live.
Sgt., we can't defeat them with our numbers.
The princess is none of our business any longer, is she?
They want me.
You've already kept your promise.
You needn't sacrifice yourselves for me any more.
<lf you refuse to hand her over, we'll annihilate you all!>
Jinlip, you must make a decision.
Please, help us.
The gates are opening!
The spear wielding man is still alive..
That bastard has ruined everything!
Those who wish to leave may do so.. Those who wish to stay, stay!
Dear! Dear!
Set up a Pao on the hills. We are going to war!
Sgt. Jinlip! We found bamboo in the back
The coast areas are relatively safe. So we'll defend the front.
The priest will watch the princess and the elderly.
Lt. Ganam and Dochoong will watch the East side.
Yeosol and HA ll take the West side.
Dochoong and I will cover the east
Sgt. Jinlip, what about me?
Dansaeng! You also have something to do!
Yeosol, how many of us will survive?
Just stay by my side.
Thank you, Yeosol!
Sit still, okay, Don't move.. Never come out, never! You hear?
If you dare come out, I'll punish you all..
Pull!
You've made a lot. I think they're coming..
Dochoong, don't shoot until I signal!
Wait until they come closer!
Shoot').!
The Yuan soldiers are coming! The Yuan soldiers are coming!
Calm down, everyone! Be quiet!
Cut the ropes!
Do not retreat!
Maintain your post!
Let the shields gather!
Hurry Up! Sergeant!
General! The messenger has arrived!
Withdraw our men!
Got an order to retreat! Damn! Shit! We almost won..
You shall die!
Shiao Lee!
General! Why did you order to withdraw?
Dig a deep well in the middle of the hill.
We were on the verge of defeating them.
Cookoo has died.
Right after we left headquarters..
We'll hold a memorial and resume our attack afterwards.
Stop crying. We've won anyway.
The emperor will treat you as loyal Ming subjects, and award you greatly.
Award? Who made us come all the way here?
Both my husband and daughter have died because of you!
How dare you!
If you leave, we can be all safe.
We'll all die in vain here.
Lieutenant!
What are they trying to do..?
The water channel is blocked!
Everything will be over by tomorrow.
Cookoo Temur started a lost war.
The dreams of the great Genghis Khan may fade away forever..
We will loose morale if you continue to say that.
Let's return to the prairies.
Just leave like this?
We're taking the princess with us.
We need hot water.. What will we do?
We don't even have much to drink.
What are all you men doing here!
Get out! Get out!
Where's he going?
That nitwit, what has gotten into him? Danseng!
Call the people. I'll get him.
Hey, hey.. be careful!
A Yuan soldier?
Enemy is here!
They've stolen our water. Catch them!
They've stolen our water
General! Two enemies have run off with water.
Where is Danseng?
He was right behind me..
What? Uh, over there! Danseng!
Give that to me
Dochoong! Throw that away
Dansaeng, hurry! Run quickly!
Grab the rope!! Hurry up!
Come up first, Dansaeng!
Wait.
Dansaeng! Come back!
Take this.
Smarter than I thought. Do you want to try?
It's alright. Give me your hand.
No!
You idiot.. Stop crying like a bitch!
Let him cry.
Who the hell told you to come here?
So you could wail for us all when we croak?
Before we do, get my eye back. My eyeball!
Dochoong!
You said you would give us a boat, didn't you?
Can't the great princess of the Ming give us a measly boat?
We slaved like pigs to get all the way over here.. Where's the boat?
What did you do that for? Why? Hit me again!
Don't blame the princess. Everything was my decision.
Your responsibility, huh?
How will you take responsibility for a situation like this?
We just can send the princess out alone. Why can't we do that?
Why, what's holding us back? What!
Stop it!
Let go, you son of a bitch!
Someone has to tell the princess about this.
Shut up!
Sgt. Jinlip! Don't stop them. Let them speak.
General, what are they talking about?
You are all cowards!
Then we should just cut off her head!
You stand back.
If we hang her head outside, they might turn back.
If you wish, I will do it!
What is Yeosol saying? Tell me!
What is Yeosol saying?
That you should be sent to the enemy..
Shut your mouth!
Then do you want me to tell her that he would cut her head off?
Do you have any idea how much you hurt her?
I came all the way here for one person only!
Never wish for something you cannot get!
Don't forget you are a slave.
I've heard of the slave named Manjuk.
He said, "People are all the same."
Is there a seed that has its class written on it?"
His head was cut off right after he said that.
I'll cut the hand off whoever aims my neck.
My sword carries no mercy.
Want to try?
We have died as many as we have killed.
Now you want to kill each other?
From now on, whatever happens.. Do not help me.
Come here. It's a boy!
Bless the child for his life, your highness.
Bless him live a long life
What are you doing? Are you trying to freeze the child to death?
She doesn't deserve to bless anyone.
Hurry and take the child inside. He'll catch a cold
Your highness, forgive us.
Bring me a horse.
I am leaving the fortress!
Wait, your highness. What have we been fighting for?
Everyone wishes me to go away.
As princess of the Great Ming, I will end this war with my own hands!
Your highness, please don't go. Please don't go.
You want me to take my own life right here?
No one moves. I go on my own!
Koreans won't give up on you. Please trust me!
How dare anyone can block my path?
Do not act rashly.
They are coming to us.
Don't go!
Will you watch guard outside the fortress?
Kill him!
Wait!
Let him get his sword!
Jinlip, Jinlip. Come up here!
The Palace was suffocating me. I thought that if I left, I could be free.
I made all this. I'm so scared.
I don't think I can bear it any longer.
I too am a coward.
I was always afraid that people would notice.
I don't deserve being called general.
Everyone come here!
He looks to be dead.
Look! He's moving!
Poor thing. He has one hell of a grip on life.
General, what's all this about?
If they come out to rescue him, we'll enter the fortress with ease.
If they don't.. that warrior is mine
Someone has to go get him.
I'll go.
General, if we open the gate doors now, we'll all die.
Right into the enemy's trap.
Then we need to just stand back and watch?
That's a good idea! Let's just kill him with our own hands.
Should I throw the torch?
Moonlight is bright.
Sgt. Jinlip..
Don't shoot!
You like him, too, don't you?
Sgt, do you still consider me general?
We've been through a lot.
It's a miracle that we've made it this far.
If the soldier attempts to live, he'll die.
But if he attempts to die, he'll survive!
Put our hands together for the triumph.
Even if we're to meet death in the end..
I'm sure they will break the gate doors and enter.
If they do, we will use these!
Tomorrow, we'll protect you, your highness.
Don't you wanna be a general of the Great Yuan Empire?
I am a free man.
Kill me.
They've never valued what you are.
To rebuild the Great Yuan Empire, we need courageous warriors like you.
In the mountains ablazed with maples,
white birds are singing.
Where the white bird sings, it's my hometown
You resemble my dead father.
Koreans and the Hans look very much alike.
We're like brothers.
This has dragged on too long.. Everyone must die! Kill them all!
Before sunset, we head back to prairie.
Wait!
Fire, they're setting fire!
General..
We've failed!
Sergeant ..
I always wished for an honorable death.
It was my dream.
Go out and we must all fight together!
Dochung!
Dochung..
Take the princess outside the fortress, now!!
So many soldiers have died because of you!
Yeosol..
My son..
Jinlip!
It's too dangerous. You can't cross the sea with that boat.
I still have to go.
"Only those on journeys will see the dim roads that lead the way home"
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