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-What is this? -Open it up!
You`re going to like our little gift!
Open it.
It`s the head of the Lord of Hyundo!
Open the city gate, or you`re next!
Dae Joyoung, you bastard!
Open the city gates and surrender, or none of you will survive!
Shut you mouth!
I won`t forgive you for this!
How foolish you are to choose death!
Soldiers of Tang, listen carefully.
Everyday starting tomorrow, you will receive the head of the lords of the neighnoring cities that [protect you.
Look at their bodiless head and think carefully.
For who are you protecting this fort, and who does Liaodong really belong to?
Look deep into your hearts and answer these questions.
That bastard!
-Someone go out there and shut that man up! -Yes, sir!
-Let`s go! -Yes, general!
We`re messengers from Shin Fort! Open the gate!
~Myojak Fort, Liaodong~
My lord,
Andong Protectorate general Yang Xiaowei has issue an order.
You are to asemble a reinforcement army and come to Shin Fort immediately.
-General! General! -Tungso!
They`re coming!! Geom and Dan lured out the enemy!
-They did? -Yes!
Those two boys are really something! They go in, and the rats just follow them out.
I know. They`re like the Pied Pipers!
We will begin the ambush shortly.
Return to you positions! -Yes, general!
-The lord of Myojak Fort, general. -Good work.
-You`ve been going nonstop for days. -We haven`t done much.
These two lured the fish into the net and we just hault it in.
I thought we`d go straight to Baekma Fort tonight.
Don`t push yourself. Rest tonight.
We shouldn`t waste any time since rumor could be spreading. ~Li Geom:Chulin`s son~
How are you holding up?
The thought of recapturing Goguryeo territory keeps me going. ~Dan:Dae Joyoung`s son~
It will take at least two days for them to lure the enemy out even if they leave tonight.
Rest the horses and leave tomorrow.
Yes, sir.
They are bound to catch on if we aren`t extremely careful. Have you taken precautionary meassures?
We place our men on every possible route out of Shin Fort. Even if they dispatch real messengers, ~Mimosa~
there is no way they could get past us.
They said you knew Liaodong like the back of you hands, but this is amazing.
Of course. The inhabitants may ne different,
but the land hasn`t changed.
Yang Xiaowei should be feeling quite distressed by now. ~Geumlan~
Remember that we`re doing this to minimize casualties.
To capture the vast plains of Liaodong, Shin Fort must be captured without bloodshed.
Dae Joyoung that bastard!
-Have the messengers been this patched? -Yes, general.
We have nothing to fear.
Dae Joyoung can`t possibly kill the lords.
But I can`t believe Lord of Hyundo is dead.
We can`t be intimidated by something like this.
-Officers, -Yes, sir!
We will fight them to the end.
-So make sure the troops are not swayed in any way. -Yes, sir!
Good morning!
Where`s Yang Xiaowei today?
What do you want?
General Dae Joyoung promised you a gift. It`s here so come and get it.
I don`t know what this fellow has in his head, but it`s heavy. Come get it!
Go get it!
Dae Joyoung really sent another box?
-Yes, general. Thisis impossible!
How could he kill another lord ocernight and send his head? ~Yang Xiaowei:Protectorate General~
Open the box. This has to be a hoax.
Yes, sir.
General!
It`s the lord of Myojak Fort. Unbelievable!
How could he pull this off?
General!
We`re back.
-Did you deliver the head? -Of course.
Yang Xiaowei should be blown away by now.
Gulsabiwu is bringing the head of the lord of Baekme Fort.
Everything is going like clock work.
I think Mimosa`s idea is going to pay off big this time.
I just hope I can make up for the trouble anddisappointment I caused.
Nonsense.
After the rain, earth hardens.
Thank you for your forgiveness and understanding.
-Send the decapitated head to Shin Fort as soon as it arrives. -Yes, sir.
The most stouthearted of men will tremble if we keep this ip
It won`t be long before Shin Fort is ours.
Any news from Yingzhou?
-We`re in the process of gathering reports right now. -Send them a report about our progress as well.
-I`m sure my father is anxious to know. -Yes, sir.
~Yingzhou, Khitan~
Forgive me for not visiting more often.
With age come all kinds of malady.
You still have much work to do. Take care of youself. ~Dae jungsang:Dae joyoung`s Father~
Thank you.
By the way, I heard you were training an army. ~Li Jinzhong:King of Khitan~
They are the young men that volunteered for the conquest. They`re not prepared to be sent off to war,
so we placed them in training.
Is it true Khitans are among them?
Well, we could not turn them away basen on their origin, so...
I`m glad to hear it.
I strongly believe Khitans and Goguryeoans must unite and become one if only to protect our future.
It`s good news to me when I hear that we are getting along like family.
Thank you for understanding.
We owe it all to General Dae Joyoung.
He saved my people from the invading force, a placed his men in all kinds of public service.
How could my people not revere him?
Thank you for speaking so kindly of my son.
I`ve been thinking a lot about my postmortem affairs lately.
Have you chosen your successor?
It is my belief that Kings exist for the people.
If I had a man like Dae Joyoung, I`d bequeath the throne to him in an instant.
Thank you, but please don`t utter such words.
My son`s intentions could be dangerously misunderstood.
Don`t worry.
I would never say this to anyone else.
What?
Are you certain you heard it correctly?
Yes, general.
He said if only he had a man like Dae Joyoung, he would bequeath the throne to him in an instant.
He said this to General Dae Jungsang?
Yes, sir..
Very well. You may go.
Yes.
We had better speed things up.
Are you still hesitan?
No, I`ve made up my mind.
I`ve already told you exactly what needs to be done. The rest is up to you now. ~Shin Hong~
There`s one thing that concerns me. General Li Kaigu. ~Sun Wanrong~
What if he comes back to kill me for usurping the throne?
Aren`t you aware of his relationship with Dae Joyoung?
Why would he kill you when you saved the country from falling into dae Joyoung`s hands?
I suppose you`re right...
I will talk to General Li Kaigu. you don`t have to worry about that.
But he`s leading an army strong enough to swallow this country whole.
If he bears a grude against me and tries to take the country from me.
I would be completely helpless.
You will accomplish nothing with such negative thoughts. And I would have no reason to help you.
This will be too late once Dae Joyoung comes back triumphant.
Believe in yourself, general. You`re going to be the King of Khitan.
Yes....
I believe in myself. Of course I do.
Why do you look so surprised? It`s not like this is the first time.
Just leave it and get out of here!
Sorry, but our tactician is personally taking it in today. So open the gate!
-You want to come into the city? -Don`t make me repeat it twice!
Open the gate!
-Dae Joyoung`s tactician want to see me? -Yes, general.
They`ve got some guts. Where do they think they are?
What should we do?
-Let them in. -Yes, sir.
I`m Mimosa, General Dae Joyoung`s tactician.
With this as our last gift, you have no one left around you to help you.
You are truly brave. Do you think I would let you get out of here alive? ~Yang Xiaowei:Protectorate General~
-I`ve come here as a messenger at the command of my master. -Silence!
You`ve killed the lords of the surrounding cities. There is no way you can be forgiven!
General Dae Joyoung sent me to spare the lives of Tang soldiers in this cityl
If you kill us, you will lose you opportunity to seek mercy.
What? Mercy?
As we`ve said before, Liaodong is Goguryeo territory. We know Shin Fort like the back of our hands.
Shin Fort has four lage gates eight small gates, and three large underground sewer system.
And the south is the most vulnerable are with walls low enough that any normal size adult can climb over it with ease.
How about the east?
There were two huge dog holes on the wall when I left. I wounder if you patch it up.
Oh, and I buried a bottle of snake wine along the west wall.
You can dig it up and drink it if you want.
Tang has occupied Lioadong for sevreal dacades, but Goguryeo was here for thousand years before you.
The true masters have come back to reclaim the land, so return it to us. Don`t die in vain
and become wondering spirits thousands of miles away from home.
Are you telling us to surrender?
We will never surrender. Neither death nor surrender is an opion.
Most of the citizens of Shin Fort are Goguryeoans. All you have to do is to quietly leave.
I would call it a withdrawal rather than a surrender.
-General Dae Joyoung? -Yes, I`m Dae Joyoung.
You don`t know how long we`ve waited for this day.
-You`re long suffering is over now. -We can`t believe this is real.
We never thought we`d see a Goguryeoan army or the three legged raven flag again!
I am a Goguryeoan warrior Dae Joyoung!
We`ve come to reclaim Liaodong.
From this day foward, Goguryeoan warriors will protect the Goguryeoan people.
Not only Shin Fort, but the entire vast plains will be adoened with the flag if the three legged raven!
Hail to General Dae Joyoung!!! Long live Goguryeo!!!
Good afternoon, general.
You`re working hard. How is the training going?
These young men are highly motivated and making amazing progress.
Yingzhou is foreign land to us. We must be able to protect ourselves.
Don`t worry.
They will be elite soldiers once we get done with them.
General!!
-I`ve been looking all over for you. -What`s the urgency?
Khitan messengers justy arrived. Our troops have captured Shin Fort!
-Is this true? -But they just got there. How could the be so quick?
The rumor is all over the street. What`s more,
they made a bloodless entry without firing a single arrow.
A bloodless entry? You mean none of the soldiers were sacrificed?
Yes, general.
I heard the soldiers talking among themselves.
It`s an incredible accomplishment.
They subjugated Andong Protectorate in an instant.
Now we have a firm base for Liaodong Conquest.
Our plans might have to be pushed up.
Not just the Goguryeoans but the Khitans are cheering as well!
My heart is filled with joy.
Our horses will kick up clouds of dust on the vast fields of Liaodong and our flags will flutter in the wind on the parapet!
Did you hear? Dae joyoung has capture Shin Fort!
Yes, I heard. He made a bloodless entry.
It`s unbelievable.
He`s moving at a more forceful and unhindered pace than I imagioned.
He might conquer all of Liaodong before we get started.
That`s not possible.
Have you decided who you want to bring into this great cause?
There`re elder Khans who support me for the throne. They will help me without hesitation if I seek aid.
Meet with them tonight.
Yes, I`ve already arranged a meeting.
Remember. you must stay behind the scenes.
Of course.
I will incite them to take up arms.
Once I clear the palace guards, they will take care of the rest.
Don`t forget about Princess Chulin at the royal villa.
Don`t worry.
I will have them secure the royal villa first.
It`s Dae Joyoung indeed!
He captured Shin Fort and Andong Protectorate in an instant!
That alone has reduced a significant threat of Tang attacks from the east.
That`s right.
Have you heard anything about Geom?
I heard he played a key role in the subjugation of Shin Fort.
That`s my grandson! I wouldn`t expect any less.
He must bring glory and honor to the Royal house of Khitan.
Now we wait for good news from the Khitan army in the west.
I have much faith in Li Kaigu as I do in Dae Joyoung. I know he will not let us down.
-Chulin! -Yes, father.
Once this great conquest is over, I must choose my successor.
This country need you, father.
-It`s too soon to discuss your successor. -No.
I may be alive today, but there is no telling what will happen tomorrow.
-But father.... -What`s more,
Sun Wanrong has been blantanly showing his avarice for the throne with the elder tribesmen on his back.
I must announce my successor immediately upon Li Kaigu`s return if only to put him in his place/
Are you prepared?
Are you prepared to follow my footsteps and lead this country?
I would not defy you if it is you desire.
But I want you to be alive to rule this country for a long time.
When the world changes, the people must change too.
You don`t know how reassuring it is that I have you to bequeath my throne.
By the time the sovereign right is inherited to Geom, Khitan will be a great empire that surpasses Tang.
I am giving my throne to you for the distant future of this state.
-Where are they? -They`re in the guest quarters.
-Take me to them. -Yes, your Grace.
-Are you the men? -Yes, Your Grace.
We`ve been ordered to protect you by General Li Kaigu.
What exactly is your concern?
Tactician Shin has been having secret meetings with General Sun Wanrong.
Is this true?
Yes, Your Grace.
Keep a close eye on the two men.
If you sense anything suspicious, you must report to me immediately.
Yes, Your Grace.
Thank you all for coming.
I come before you today in self sacrifice to save this Kingdom of ours. ~Sun Wanrong~
What is your great concern?
Please listen carefully to what I am about to say and make a courageous decision for what is best for Khitan.
Preparations are complete.
By the time General Li Kaigu returns, Khitan will be without a king.
And my general must ascend to that empty seat of sovereign power.
Only then will he be able to stop Dae Joyoung`s rise and become the master of the region!
~Chang`an, Tang~
Your Majesty,
your serven Zhao Renshi and the warriors of Tang will bring back the head of Li Kaigu without fail.
I have no doubt you will succeed.
Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty!!
In Liaodong, Dae joyoung has taken Shin Fort. and driven out Andong Protectorate. ~Emperor Shengshen~
Barbarian invasions have put this country in a state of crisis.
But there are evil forces trying to create chaos, and disorder in this state of confusion.
Chaos and disorder, Your Majesty? Please tell us more.
There are those in this palace who concieve of commiting high treason!
This is a revelation, Your Majesty. Please tell us who they are.
You will find out in due time.
When the entire plot is revealed, I will capture the instifators and render their evil bloodlines extinct
by killing their families and their extended families!
General Zhao Renshi,
-Yes, Your Majesty. -Defeat them.
Send only news of victory so that I may be free to capture the traitors in the imperial court.
Yes, Your Majesty.
High treason?
-Do you know anything about this, General? -It`s a long story.
Who does Her Majesty suspect?
How should I know when I haven`t been into her dreams?
Paedon, sir? Her dream?
The late Emperor told her about this treasonous plot in her dream. ~Xue Rengui~
I`m speechless! ~Li Wen~
It could be you, it could be me.
We all have to be careful.
Being careful is not going to save us. We have no control over her dreams. ~Hongpei~
This is a huge problem.
Dae Joyoung and Li KAigu are running rampant like they`re going to swallow the world,
and the Emperor is not thinking straight.
General, over there.
It`s Andong Protectorate General Yang Xiaowei.
General Xue Rengui, have you been well?
I heard the news.
-How could you let them take Shin Fort? -I must see the Emperor first.
-Well then.... -That little...!
How could a defeated general act so arrogant?
He`s the Emperor`s pet.
The timing couldn`t be worse for that smooth talking pest to co0me back!
-Hongpei, -Yes, general.
go on without me.
I must hear tha man`s sorry excuse for defeat
General! General!
I received your report.
-You wrote that you were not defeated but you withdrew you troops. -Yes, Your Majesty,
I moved the troops out of Liaodong.
My man,
what`s the difference between a defeat and withdrawal? Either way you lost Shin Fort.
I repositioned my troops in Shin Fort to various areas in Liaodong.
How would that be possible if I had been defeated and lost my troops?
Be that as it may, I`m glad your back.
I`ve been feeling lonely without men I can trust around me.
Forgive me for my failures. I will be right by your side doung all that I can to faithfully serve you.
That`s reassuring to hear.
I`ve been haunted by recurring dreams. The previous Emperor appears in my dreams,
declaring that I will be driven out and the Li clan will reclaim the imperial house.
Is this true?
How does that strike you?
Your Majesty is divine descent. And your dreams aren`t just dreams.
This is a premonition. A forewarning sign.
A forewarning sign? Yes, of course.
Indeed it is a forewarning sign.
Yes, it is.
-You must capture the treasonous officials that appeared in your dreams. -What are you talking about?
-You must differentiate between dreams and reality! -General Xue!
General Xue, What are you talking about?
Are you saying that my dreams are just wild meaningless dreams?
-No, but... -Your MAjesty,
please listen to me.
A divine premonition is not sent without a reason.
You`re absouletly right.
I will keep you close for counsel from now on.
Don`t spare you loyalty/
Your Grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty!
~Turkic Camp~
Welcome, kul Tigi. We`ve been waiting for you.
The trip took longer than expected going from Yingzhou to Liaodong. ~Kul Tigin~
Is it true that Dae Joyoung has captured Shin Fort? ~Muchuo:Turkic Khan~
It is true, Khan.
Not only that, Li Kaigu is advancing in the southwest directing a massive army.
Whatever do you mean?
He has already subjugated hundreds of miles west of Yingzhou and marching south with a frightening force.
Could he press foward and invade out territory?
It is possible.
Inel, I want agents dispatched immediately to keep an eye on Li Kaigu.
Yes, Father.
Khitan expedition that marched southwest pressed foward capturing one Tang occupide city after another.
Shocked and surprised, Tang court quickly dispatched troops to stop them,
but Khitan`s forceful advance could not be stopped.
Khitan forces had at last reached Tanzhou prefecture, and lower north region of Tang was in danger,
Li Kaigu of the west and Dae Joyoung of the east....
Their brilliant military achievements were an overture to their fateful rivalry that was to come.
General, a messenger is here.
General!
A report, sir.
A massive Tang army has been spoted beyond the ravine.
Who is their leader?
-Zhao Renshi, sir. -Zhao Renshi?
You mean they`re from Chang`an?
Yes.
How many are there?
-About a hundred thousand, sir. -one hundred thousand?
-Did you say one hundred thousand? -Yesm General.
General, we finally met our match.
We will set camp here. General Mogae.
take the scouts and investigate the enemy.
Yes, general! Let`s go!
Erect a camp!
Zhao Renshi?
An army of one hundred thousand?
~Tang Camp, huangzhang Gorge~
What? Li Kaigu?
-Are you sure it`s Li Kaigu? -Yes, sir.
it`s a massive army that covers the entire north gorge.
I knew they were moving fast, but I never dreamed they`d already be here, ~Zhao Renshi~
It`s just as well, sir.
we will fill the vast Huangzhang gorge with their bodies. ~Ma Renji~
At last we`ve come face-to-face with our enemy.
This Huangzhang gorge will be the single log bridge on which we collude with our enemy head on.
Dispatch the advance guards and investigate the enemy. And round up the warriors for a strategy meeting at once!
Yes, general!
Li Kaigu.... I haven`t forgotten about my last defeat.
I am taking you head back with me this time.
-warriors listen up! -yes, genreal!
Once we cross Huangzhang, lower north region of Tang can be ours!
But this time we are up against an elite army dispatched personally by the Emperor of Tang.
This army will no doubt be the toughest opponent yet,
Remember.
We will not stopped here!
It is here at Huangzhang Gorge that this cinquest will be decided, so we must fight to the death!
-Is that understood? -Yes, general!
General,
Come on in.
-Did you hear the news, sir? -About the western front?
I never thought Li Kaigu would move with such force and speed.
He served the Tang army for a long time.
Just like we know Liaodong, he knows the stengths and weaknesses of Tang military.
The westen front is mostly flatland where as Liaodong is covered with rugged mountains and natural fortresses.
If Li kagu finish the conquest and return to Yingzhou before we do, we will suffer a huge setback in our plan.
That`s my concern too.
Liaodong Fort, Baekam fort, Ansi Fort...
I`ve been racking my brain trying to figure out the quickest way to recapture them.
I`m told that they began fortifying their cities when they learned about the fall of Shin Fort.
It will not be an easy conquest.
How are the troops?
They are getting much needed rest under Gulsabiwu`s supervision.
Rest is good, but don`t let them lose discipline.
i understand, general.
-Perhaps a walk around the camp will help clear you head. -Yes, general.
I will accompany you.
-Everyone is engaged in one kind of competition or another. -Competition...Competition...
Round up the officers. We need to hold an urgent meeting now!
We are engaged in important competition right now.
Not only are we competing against our enemy Tang, but also against khitan army fiercely.
pressing foward at the western front.
Now we will begin capturing various cities across Liaodong.
But this time you have a whole new set of rules.
Gulsabiwu and Geumlan,
you will be given a detachment force of ten thousand to capture Liaodong.
Heuk Sudol, Gaepilsamun and Tungso, You will take another ten thousand troops
and go after Baekam Fort.
General...
I`m taking the reamaining ten thousand troops and going to Ansi with Geom and Dan.
Remember.
The winner in this competition will have the honor of being deemed the greates warrior of Goguryeo.
And Goguryeoans living under oppression of Tang will have new hope.
What greater reward could there be?
Our great competition starts now!
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