Who are you men?
-like we said we`re from Ansi Fort. -You lie!
We know that you`re spies from Andong Protectorate!
Blasted bastards.
Have you been lied to all your lives? We`re here to see the Black Rat!
-Bury them alive. -yes, sir!
-What? -Wait!
Wait a minute.
Master Jang? Is that you?
It`s Joyoung. Dae Joyoung, master!
What`s happened to you? You`ve lost your sight!
Master Jang!
This is anti-Tang resistance organization headquarters.
I had to take on a new name and pretend to be blind to creat a cover.
But I was told this village is plagued by pestilence.
Not to worry.
Lesions you saw were painted on corpse for deception.
I never dreamed we would find you here, Master Jang.
I`ve been extracting classified information from Pyongyang Fort and sending it to Mt. Jungmo.
Who`s in Mt. Jungmo?
Didn`t you know?
General Gom Mojam is there
Master Gom is alive?
He`s alive and well.
He has assemble a large army in Mt. Jungmo.
What brings you men here anyway?
Can you help me to contact Yeon Namseng?
Yeon Namseng?
But he`s the head of Tang`s mass relocation project.
That`s exactly why I must see him.
You could get yourself killed.
They`re taking Goguryeo`s craftsmen and artisans to Tang. They must be stopped.
This is the only way. Please help us.
One of our agents is in the protectorate government. I can only probably get you in the building with his help.
Has Dae Joyoung been captured?
He slipped away.
Why are you looking at me that way?
This is your last chance to fullfill your dreams, sire.
Until Andong Protectorate is in your hands, you mustn`t let trivial feflings get in the way.
Trivial? How can you say this is trivial?
Xue Rengui is watching like a hawk ready to destroy you at the first sing of misconduct.
If god forbid you should establish ties with Liaodong, you could lose everything you`ve accomplished.
-I know, Enough about this. -You`re almost there.
Move the 200,000 Goguryeo to Tang and this protectorate can be yours.
But until then, you must act with utmost caution.
You`re sending the craftsmen of Goguryeo to Yingzhou?
That`s right!
I will exercise my authority and deliver them to the Khitan tribes.
General!
Yingzhou lies in ruins due to years of neglect.
Goguryeo`s skilled artisans and craftsmen will lay down their roots there and build a rich culture.
And that culture will in time become yours.
I don`t know how to thank you for this, general.
No, no.
I`m sure there have beentimes when you felt neglected.
This is the least I can do for the loyalty you`ve shown me.
We`re back father.
-Dae Joyoung? -We lost him.
If Dae Joyoung is here that means Liaodong is keeping an eye on the mass relocation as well.
Namseng may be running the project.
But it`s you, the Khitan tribe, that will be doing the actual work of escording the migration.
Khan, please make cerain that nothing is overlooked.
Of course, general.
This is how the paupers travel in and out of the city. This way.
-Follow that old man inside. -Wait here for me.
-Be careful. -Get out before daybrake.
-You may rest for the evening. -Yes, sire.Goodnight.
You!
Sire, is everuthing all right in there?
Everything is fine. Goodnight.
Why would you accept this mission of taking our people out of the country?
If I don`t like your answer,
you will be found lying cold on the floor tomorrow.
I`m here to take Andong protectorate from Xue Rengui.
I can`t let you take the people no matter what you`re trying to accomplish.
If I don`t do this, someone else will.
So why does it have to be you?
Leave this mission right now.
You will just have to kill me then.
My goal hasn`t changed.
I need power to get back the country nack. I must first get control of this city.
Kill me if you wish.
But that won`t stop the mass relocation policy.
If I am not here,
Tang will use even more vicious tactics to take our people.
General Yang Manchun said
we must protect our people even if the country is lost.
That for as long as the people stay united, the country will be revived.
I can`t let you take the artisans and craftsmen of Goguryeo
if only to prepare for the future. Let them slip away.
You can do it if anyone can.
Release the ten thousand Goguryeoans you have in captivity.
Sire,
Very well. I will go as you ask.
But this is the last time I can help you.
What do I have to do?
Do you have any soldiers at hand?
Of course not.
This is not Liaodong.
-Where could you get soldiers in Pyongyang? -I can.
You can? You have soldiers that can fight?
Just say the word and I can rally an army anytime.
What`s your plan? How can we free the people?
What? Soldiers?
Gulsabiwu and I are the only soldiers you have!
Liaodong is in no condition to send soldiers either.
How large is the force of arems in Mt. Jungmo?
It`s growing everyday as resistence groups in the area continue to converge.
They should be able to pull this off without a problem.
We must talk to General Gom. Would you tell me his location?
Of course.
Are we there yet? Let`s stop and take a break.
-It`s around here somewhere. -Why don`t we split up and search?
Let me take care of urgen business first.
What`s this?
Who are you?
General Oh Samin and Yi Kiwo!
Dae Joyoung, it`s you!
(Mt. Jungmo Resistance Camp)
This is a jaw-dropping accomplishment!
Sich a huge military camp so deep in the woods!
No one else could`ve done this but General Gom Mojanm.
We joined him only after he has done all the work.
The soldiers look like they`re in top shape.
I focused on strebth rather than size when I put the force together. (Gom Mojam)
i`m amazed to find a stronghold like this so close to Pyongyang Fort.
So, what brings you here from Liaodong?
I had a talk with General Yeon Namseng before coming here.
What did he have to say?
And you trust this man?
I think his intentions are sincere.
He`s receive high honors and exalted post from Tang government. We can`t trust him with our troops.
General On and Yi are right.
There`s too much risk involved
But we can`t lose ten thousand of our most valuable resorces.
If we are going to get Gogureyo back, we need our people.
We must protect them at all cost.
What`s your Plan? (Yi Kiwu) (On Samun)
When all 10,000 people are selected, they will be transported by sea.
General Gom`s army will strike them at the Pae River ferry dock before they set sail.
What do you think, general?
Master Gom,
We should discuss this further before making a decision.
By the way, did you hear?
Bu Kiwon and Sa Bugu were captured for this mass relocation.
I guess you haven`t heard. Those bastards are still alive.
Blasted!
Sir, High Commissioner! You can`t die like this!
No...I can`t die like this....
I....
I will not die like this.
Namseng is out to kill us!
They won`t ever give us a drop of water much less food.
That`s all the more reason why I can`t die. I will not sie in the hands of that bastard that ruin this country.
High Commissioner!
What a beautiful day! (Andong Protectorate)
Keep alert, men!
-Do you undertand? -Yes, general!
My friend! My friend!
I need to see General Xue Rengui. (Shin Sung)
Who do you think you are demanding to see the exalted protector-general?
I am the man that opened the gates of Pyongyang for the Tang army.
I have indeed heard about you.
You were Yeon Namgeon`s mentor.
-That`s right. -You`re brave man coming to me.
So have you come to chat with me about?
I might let you live if it`s something interesting.
Lord Bu Kiwon and General Sa Bugu are locked up in your jail.
Release them.
Oh dear! You want to be locked up with them.
You may be the protector-general of Andong Protectorate, but your are justa powerless man with a fancy title right now.
-What? -At the rate things are going.
you could lose the city to Yeon Namseng.
-What? How dare you! -Hold it, hold it.
Finish what you were trying to say.
This mass relocation policy is crucial mission, that the Tang government considers top priority.
And Namseng is in charge of this mission instead of you.
That alone is sign that, you`ve fallen behine Namseng.
So?
Are you saying that Bu Kiwon and Sa Bugu can help me?
No one knows Goguryeo better than they do.
Their help will be crucial if you want to keep Namseng in check and protect you position.
Commissioner Bu,
How are you doing in this cold, wretchef place?
If you`re here to mock me, kill me instead!
Guards, escort these two gentlemen into my quarters.
Yes, sir!
-What? Xue Rengui took Bu Kiwon? -Yes, sire.
It appears General Xue came and got them personally.
What could Xue Rengui possibly want with Bu Kiwon?
You`ll have an annoying problem if those two join Xue Rengui.
You mean Xue Rebgui is trying to put Bu Kiwon and Sa Bugu to his service?
What other reason could he possibly have?
I won`t allow this!
I will send those two aweay immediately!
Let us put the past behined us and have a drink.
Thanks to you deceptive ploy, I`ve became the cause of Goguryeo`s fall.
Come on, Lord Bu.
My colleages have all been killed because of me! (Bu Kiwon)
If what you want is my service for saving my life, I will rather die.
High Commissioner,
I appreciate you trying to save my life, but unless there`s a justifiable reason for betraying my trust.
I will not be a part of this!
And niether will I.
I will not serve a two-face liar! (Sa Bugu)
Oh, dear!
Say something.
Why did you break your word? Why did you betray me?
Look, Lord Bu.
I`ve never once considered you a friend!
Bu Kiwon lost to Xue Rengui just like Goguryeo lost to Tang! That is the end of it!
And this gibberish about trust and betrayal is just a loser`s excuse!
General,
I would`ve killed these two on the spot if they had begged for their lives.
But I`m pleased to see that you have moral fiber like leaders of Goguryeo you once were.
You`ve got until tomorrow morning to make up your mind.
If you choose to work for me, I will make up for all of your past disappointments.
But if you refuse my offer and remain my enemy, you will be treated accordingly.
what will you do with those men?
If the shoe doesn`t fit, you can`t wear it no matter how nice it is.
-Then? -You idiot....!
I`m told you took my prisoners.
I want you to turn them over right now.
They`re my important guests.
Important guests? That`s absurd!
They`re prisoners to be taken away at once!
If I say they`re important guests, they are important guests!
Remove their names from your list for relocation!
I don`t take from you, General Xue. I will decide what to do with those men!
I am the leader of Andong Protectorate. That means I am the ruler of Goguryeo!
And the people`s lives belong to me. I decide whether they live or die!
I am here by imperial cammand to relocate the displace citizens.
Ignore my authority and you are ignoring the Emperor`s authority!
Imperial command?
Are you challenging my authority?
Serve under Xue Rengui.
I don`t think he`s lying this time.
Make a decision, sir.
We`ve worked too hard to die like this!
General!
General, I, Bu Kiwon, will serve you with all of my strength!
General,
accept my servitude as well.
My man,
Get up from there now.
I will not tolerate hostile action of any kind against my direct subordinates from anyone!
(Mt. Jungmo Resistance Camp)
You want to return to Geolin Village?
Yes, I should be close by to keep an eye on the situation.
Let me know as soon as the plan is confirmed.
Thanks you for trusting me on this, Master Gom.
I still don`t trust Namseng.
But my trust in you outweighs my distrust in Namseng.
I promise you I will protect our people.
Won`t you come and work with me after this mission?
I would feel as though I`ve gained an army if you joined me.
We`re each building our strength to reclaime the country.
When the time comes, Liaodong and Mt. Jungmo should come together snd join forces.
I would much appreciate help from Liaodong, but I will not be going ther.
Pyongyang Fort must be recaptured and Andong Protectorate must be destroyed if we`re going to reclaim the country.
But Liaodong is located too far away.
That`s the reason why I chose Mt. jungmo to establish base.
And you were wise to do so.
But we must combine our strenght regardless of the location of command.
Yes, you`re right.
Our first and foremost priority is this mission.
Please send this report to Ansi Fort.
You got it.
It`s good news.
Gom Mojam has built an army in Mt. Jungmo.
Ten thousand artisans and craftsmen!
They are out to utterly wipe out Goguryeo`s culture!
This must be stopped at any cost.
Is there anything we, the liaodong army can do to help?
Let us take the troops and help Captain Dae Joyoung.
We don`t want to take hasty action and expose their plan. Let us put our faith in Dae joyoung and Gom Mojam.
I`m thoroughly impressed with Gom Mojam. (Go Sagae)
I`m told former generals of Pyongyang army are coming together one by one in Mt. Jungmo.
Master Jang Sanhae has set up an espionage operation in Geolin Village.
There`s nothing we can do from Liaodong to directly surress Andong Protectorate in the present conditions.
If Gom Mojam ur Jang Sanhae should launch a restoration movement our job will be to help them.
First we must protect the people.
Losing them would deliver a serious blow to the restoration movement.
Welcome back.
I trust all is well in Mt. Jungmo?
-Yes, Master Jang. -Sit down.
We were amazed by the force of arms.
-A situation has developed while you were away. -A situation?
Bu Kiwon and Sa Bugu vowed loyalty to Xue Rengui and became his henchmen.
They`ve become deeply involved in the mass relocation projest. We could run into problems executing our plan.
This will get as twice as complicated if those bastards get involved!
A delay will only make matters worse. We should move our schedule forward.
Namseng will take care of this if I`m right about him. He should be working on it now.
What did you find out?
Bu Kiwon is insisting on attending to the people that are being transferred in this trip himself.
What are you talking about? These people are my responsibility!
It`s move to wrest away your control of this relocation policy.
You cannot submit to this, sire.
I`m going to free the people.
I need these people to rebuild Goguryeo once I`ve captured Andong Protectorate.
I can`t let Tang have them.
We`re not talking one or two men. How will you free all those people?
I saw Dae Joyoung the other day.
He said he had an army not far from Pyongyang. If we coordinate and work with this army.
It`s not impossible.
Sire,
Andong Protectorate will take all the credit anyway. If there`s nothing for me to gain anyway.......
But in failure, you will take all the blame.
You alone will be help responsible for failing to deliver the people.
-Then be it. -Sire!
It`s only ten thousand out of two hundred thousand people.
I`ll have plenty of chances to make up for it.
You can make this easier for me. Help me free the people.
He`s joined hands with Liaodong despite my repeated warnings.
And with Dae Jungsan`s son Dae Joyoung at that!
The time has come for me to leave Namseng. But it`s too soon to serve my true master.
What do I do?
These are castle builders.
They are skilled engineers with exceptional talent.
-Goguryeo`s fortresses are known for it`s strength. -Yes, I Know.
Ansi Fort,Pyongyang Fort, Goguryeo`s Fortresse give me nightmares!
Their building skills would be the greatest gift to us nomadic Khitan tribes.
Take them and use them to the fullest. Next!
These are wepon makers.
I believe Goguryeo`s arrows have long been coveted by the imperial house of Tang
Yes,
We`ve made many attempts to learn the secret of Goguryeo`s arrow making.
These are sons of Goguryeo`s nobles.
They possess knowledge in foreing language, poetry, clligraphy, and.....
Never mind!
These men are useless.
Remove them from the list! Next!
What`s this about?
I`m very busy today if this itn`t urgent....
Dae Joyoung is trying to snatch the people.
He will raid the military escorts at the Pae River ferry docks.
It will be up to you to protect the people.
I`ll do more than tha.
He must`ve rallied the anti-Tang forces around Pyongyang. I will wipe them out and remove the sourcw of evil by the rooy!
You never disappoint me, Commander Li. If you destroy the anti-Tang forces,
you will get recognition from the imperial house of Tang.
I came to you in confidence.
You must never tell anyone that you got this information from me.
Why not?
This isn`t the first time you`ve given me vital information. Why?
Answer my question.
Why are you helping me?
Heroes will soon emerge to vie for the land that was once Goguryeo.
And I, Shin Hong,
may come to you pleading you to be my master.
What....do you mean?
Just focus on destroying Dae Joyoung and the anti-Tang forces for now.
Your curiosity about me will be satisfied in due time.
-Is it true that Namseng is coming here tonight? -Don`t you see us waiting for him?
What am I supposed to do?
It still makes my blood boil to think about that bastard.
-I might kill him the momment he`s in my sight. -He`s an ally now.
-Don`t do anything stupid. -Blasted!
It`s good to see you.
He`s waiting. Please come inside.
-Are you alone? -Don`t worry.
I made sure I wasn`t being followed.
Is the schedule set?
The procession will leave from Pae River ferry dock tomorrow.
There they will stay the night waiting for the transport ship to arrive.
Your best bet will be a night raid.
Thank you, Sire.
Whose army will be deployed for this tomorrow night?
I`m afraid I can`t reveal that information just yet.
You still don`t trust me?
It`s not that I don`t trust you. It`s not the right time.
I suppose it doesn`t hurt to be cautious.
I have another request.
Go on.
Put me, Gulsabiwu and Heuk Sudol among the Tang military escorts.
We need someone on the inside for this operation to succeed.
No one`s better suited than the three of us.
That shouldn`t be too difficult.
I`ll get you into the Tang camp at the Pae River.
Thank you, sire!
-What? A raid? -That`s right, general.
But who are they if they`re not the Liaodong army?
Their identity will be revealed tomorrow night.
General,we can wipe out the anti-Tang forces! (Hongpei)
Nothing would please me more!
-Commander Li, -Yes general.
I`m putting you in charge. You and Chulin can handle
this entire transport process to Yingzhou.
We won`t let you down, general.
These people are General Xue`s giht to the Khitan tribe.
Who is this audacious man behind this attempt?
It`s Dae Joyoung, sir.
Dae Joyoung?
First he steals our provisions in Liaodong and now our people?
You miust not let him take the people if only for the future of Khitan!
-Do you understend? -Yes, Khan.
Whatever do you mean? (Chang`an,Tang)
Send the Goguryeo`s craftsmen to Yingzhou?
Relocation destinations are being decided by Andong Protectorate.
It seems General Xue decided to fill the barrent pairies of Yingzhou first.
These craftsmen are valuable resources!
Goguryeo has superior knowledge in variety of fields.
Your Majesty, you must not allow them to be sent to Yingzhou.
No,Your Majesty.
They must be rought to the mainland.
Your Majesty, you need not be concerned about htis matter.
What makes you day this?
General Li Wen is in command of the convoy of transport ship in this mission.
General Li Wen?
I`ve already instructed General Li to bring the Goguryeons back to the mainland instead of Yingzhou.
Is this true?
Li Wen is general Li jing`s truste subordinate.
He will bring the convoy back to chang`an witout fail.
Excellent!
Goguryeo`s talents must be utilized for the advancement of Tang.
Yingzhou is out of the question!
I`m afraid we will have to abort mission.
Abort the mission?
Jang Sanhae sent a message.
It appears our plan has been exposed.
A large group of armes soldiers were seen leaving the fort before dawn.
My guess is they`re setting up an ambush at the Pae River.
I don`t want to lose the people, but we can`t sacrifice our soldiers.
But Dae Joyoung is already there at the Pae River!
He`ll know that the plan`s been aborted when we our troops don`t show up.
The procession just arrived.
It looks like they`re going to have them camp outside for the night.
-Where`s Gulsabiwu? -Guys!
Somthing`s gone wrong.
General Gom`s troops are not where they are supposed to be. -But they have to be.
-Are you sure you went to the right place? -I think something`s gone wrong.
Hey!
What are you slackers doing over there when we`ve got work to do?
I `m the commondore of this convoy Li Wen.
Li Kaigu.
Is that wench coming along on this trip?
This is the daughter of the Khitan Kahn.
Once you board my ship, you will obey my orders only.
Khitan soldiers will be thoroughly segregated while we are at sea.
So make the arrangements accordingly.
We have reason to believe we might be attack tonight.
So you`ve placed your troops in ambush.
If I know about this, what makes you think your enemy doesn`t?
Do what you have to do.
But we will set sail in the morning no matter what.
It`s been a while since I`ve come across such a repulsive jerk.
-I`m back. -What did you find out?
There are no sign of soldiers yet.
I will accept nothing
but unconditional obedience from this point forward.
Defiance will get you throen overboard instantly with no mercy.
-Now all aboard! -All aboard!
Move it!
They must`ve caught on like Li Wen said.
They`re getting on board.
It`s over. Let`s get out of here.
Let`s go.
We have to go now or we will be force on board as well.
Let`s go!
No, we`re getting on that ship.
-Joyoung! -What are you saying?
You can stay if you don`t want to come along. I`ll go alone and save those people if it`s the last thing I do.
If it`s the last thing I do...
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