General,
-the Tang soldiers are approaching. -Who is leading them?
General Li Kaigu.
General.
They are no match for us.
Let`s get this over with.
There is no point in waiting if we can`t avoid this fight.
We will wait until they make the first move.
General,
We will wait.
We will be worse off if they attack first.
I can`t attack my father first.
It`s not too late. Turn the troops around.
Please don`t make me kill you. Geom....
The soldier are becoming confused.
We can`t wait any longer, general.
Archers foward!
Be calm!
Prepare to fight back!
Be calm! Prepare to fight back!
Fire!
Attack!
Wipe out everything that stands in our way!
Do not fall back! Hold your ground!
Attack! Attack full force!
Khitan soldiers, forgive me!
Run! Run now!
Never! I will never run!
Do you want your blood on your father`s hands?
General!!
-Let us handle this. -Out of the way!
-Let us take care of General Geom! -Step aside or I`ll kill you first!
Get out of my way!
General! You must go now! General!
General, we have to keep going.
General, come on!
Where do you think you`re going?
It looks like someone let you slip out.
But you won`t get away from me.
I won`t run from my enemy!
I got to hand it to you. You`re brave for a young boy.
Prepare to die!
General!
We won. Now let`s chase Dae Joyoung down.
Your Highness!
General, he`s still alive!
Put him on my back!
Your Highness!!
Let`s go. Hurry.
What happened?
Speak. Where are the soldiers?
We`ve been defeated.
They`re all dead.
Geom? Where is Geom?
Answer the question!
Kill me, general....
I have failed to protect Prince Geom.
Is he dead?
He was captured, and I do not know if he is alive.
-Treat his wounds. -Yes, sir.
Help him.
I didn`t think Li Kaigu would attack so ruthlessly with the Khitan army at the front line.
They say that the rumor about him poking his own eyeball out to become the chief commander is true, too.
It sound like Li Kaigu has really gone mad. Let us go this time, sir. ~Gaepilsamun~ ~Tungso~
The Khitan army couldn`t stop him, so the Turkic army will go out there.
That`s not the problem right now. What are you going to do about Geom? ~Heuk Sudol~ ~Gulsabiwu~
-I don`t think Li Kaigu is going to keep him alive at this point. -Let us first get him out.
-How can you say this? -Best defense is offense.
That`s when we don`t have civilians to worry about.
We have to get as further away as possible right now.~Mimosa~
General Dae Jungsang will assume care of the people tomorrow morning.
And the warriors and I will stay here for now.
General, sending the people without military protection is too dangerous. ~Geumlan~
The enemy must get past here to get to the people.
As long as we are here, no harm will come to the people.
We don`t stand a chance against the massive Tang army in a frontal attack.
Running away will not solve the problem either.
Look for a way to stop them.
I heard you`re going to stay behind with the troops.
Yes, I must ask my father and the elders to take the people from here.
We just had na urgent meeting about that.
-I`m sorry to put this burden on you. -Nonsense.
You men are risking your lives to stop the enemy. ~Jang Sanhae~
Don`t worry about us.
Thank you.
-How many soldiers will be accompanying us? -Approximately five hundred.
Five hundred....
It will be tough guiding the entire procession with only five hundred men.
Bang Gae, make thorough preparetions tonight.
Yes, sir.
Go on in side. Your fahter is waiting for you.
Yes. stay here.
Yes, sir.
-What are you going to do about Geom? -We can`t save him just waiting around.
If you`re keeping the troops behind for the purpose of saving him rescind your order.
Father....?
We cannot risk our great duty for Geom.
Geom was taken hostage trying to carry out my command.
I would do this for any one of my warriors not just Geom.
Joyoung....
--How could you not understand how I feel?
I, too, once roamed frantically like a man who has lost his mind ~Dae Jungsang:Dae Joyoung`s Father~
trying to save a son who was at the threshold of death.
But it wans`t just for my son.
It was because I knew that you`re the one who would save our people someday.
It was for the people and for our great duty.
That`s why I risked everything to save you.
I do know your anguish.
But Joyoung, Geom is not the only child you have.
Countless people trusted you like a father and threw themselves in this treacherous journey.
I don`t want my grandson to die either.
But you cannot sacrifice tens of thousand of you children to save one.
I understand, father.
Why did this have to happen to you?
I didn`t wish this kind of pain on my worst enemy...
Father...
~Tang Camp~
He`s still unconsious.
I will stay with him tonight.
Yes, sir.
Father....
Geom, can you hear me?
Father....Father....
Yes, I`m right here. Don`t worry about a thing now.
Father....Father....
Yes, Geom....
You don`t know...
You don`t know how I`ve longed to call you Father, General Dae...
Father, please forgive me...
Father...Father....
Father....Father....
General?
Why are you taking such special care of a hostage?
Let me remind you.
If you want to keep Geom alive you need our approval. This is not for you to decide alone. ~Li Wen~
No one can touch Geom but me. ~Li Kaigu~
What?
If I decide to kill him. I will be the one to kill him. is that clear?
General Li Kaigu!
No one will eneter that tent from this moment foward.Understood?
Yes, sir.
General, he looks like raving madman!
There is no time. Let me go into the Tang Camp.
Geom might die in General Li Kaigu`s hands if I do not go.
So please....
If you go, both you and Geom may not be able to come back.
I don`t want to lose the two of you like this.
General...
I promise you I will save Geom, so I want you to leave with the people.
~Chulin~
If you must insist, I will stay here with you.
No, you must lead the Khitans. ~Sukyoung:Dae Joyoung`s Wife~
My warriors will do that so you don`t have to worry.
I must stay here and make sure that my son gets back alive.
I cannot go anywhere right now.
-What are you doing? We`re going to be leaving soon. --This will only take a minute.
Stop. I have to pack and there`re million things to do.
-What`s this? -Beef jerky.
-Where did you get this rare stuff? -I got it from Gaepil`s stash.
You shouldn`t have!
It break`s my heart to see you bloaded from eating poorly. Eat it on the way when you feel low in energy.
When am I going to see you?
-We`ll hold back the enemy for a while and catch up when we can. -Can`t you come with us this time?
I have to stay and help Joyoung. ~Auhong~
-You have a wife and all you care about is your brother. -Oh, there you go whining again.
I promise you we will never be apart again once we get to Mt.Dongmo.
-Promise? -Promise.
Hey, you!
Tell me the thruth!
You`re the thief that ate all of my beef jerky aren`t you?
You ate the whole thing yourself. What`s wrong with you, general?
No, your kept dipping into my stash and now it`s all gone!
I`m telling you I didn`t!
Quiet down!
Heuk Sudol, what were you doing over there?
None of you business. You better go now, honey.
Wait, Heuk Sudol!
-Tungso! -Yes?
Do you smell it on him?
Yes, I do!
Why are you looking at me like that?
Huek Sudol, wait.
Yes, I do smell meat!
No, you don`t, search me. Go ahead and search me.
-I don`t have any beef jerky. -Beef jerky?
You! Stop!
-He`s awake, general. -Go inside, general.
Don`t get up.
Why did you save me life?
I had your wounds treated, but I haven`t decided wheter to keep you alive or kill you.
Are you going to fight for Dae Joyoung again?
I`m fighting the Tang Chinese to protect the Khitans. ~Li Geom:Chulin`s son~
Kill me.
I don`t want to commit any more impiety by causing you anguish.
If that`s your concer, don`t worry.
I`ve already erased you form my heart.
Then you have no reason not to kill me.
General!
-General Dae Joyoung is sneaking his people away. -How many troops are left behind?
From what we can tell, almost his entire army is staying behind.
If Dae Joyoung wants a direct confortation, there would be nothing better for us.
-Pleace the troops in attack formation. -Yes, general.
About Geom, have you decided what to do with him?
We might sapre his life if he vows to fight for Tang but if he refuses...
General Li Wen,
I already said that is my decision. Just focus on Dae Joyoung.
General.
General, the enemy is getting into attack formation.
It`s not too late, sir.
Leave only a small force behind and move the troops out.
What we need now is not an all out war but series of small battles.
We must hold them back for as long as we can with munimum resources until the people safaly reach Chunmunryeong.
-I know. -Then you must act now.
We will be doing them a favor if we engage in an all out battle.
-One or two battles will not defeat us. -That`s right. ~Huek Sudol~ ~Gulsabiwu~
The best of the best warriors are all here. Don`t be afraid.
If we`re going to do this why don`t we attack the tonight? ~Gaepilsamun~ ~Tungso~
Give us your order, sir.We will get in there and get general Geom out.
Whether we retreat or launch a preemtive attack we will observe the enemy for now.
They will not move in hast either so get your men ready.
Yes, general!
Go straith to your mother when you leave this camp. ~Li Kaigu~
Our relationship is over but you must keep your promise.
Do you recall? I asked you to take care of your mother for me.
Yes, I recall.
Go and take your mother and get away from here.
The next time I see you on a battlefield I will kill you.
So leave Dae Joyoung if only to protect your mother and run as far away from here as you can.
Kill me.
I will die right here by your hands.
You little punk!
I can`t watch your wrongdoing any longer.
So end my life right here.
How dare you!
Strike.
I will not resist death if it`s you who takes my life, father.
You little bastard!
Why? Why did you stop?
You just said our father and son relationship was over.
Am I still your son in your heart?
If I were just another enemy warrior you wouldn`t just slapped my face.
I am still your son.
Silence! Guards!
Father!
-Guards! -Yes, sir!
Get this bastard out of this camp now!
Yes, sir.
Father!
Where are you taking him?
Well..I...
General Li ordered us to release him.
We can`t sent him back alive if only for the moral of the soldiers. ~Zhao Renshi~
-Let him go. -Tactician Shin Hong!
Defying the general`s order will cause worse problems. ~Shin Hong~
What are you waiting for? Take him out of the camp.
Yes, sir.
Mother.
Thank heavens you`re alive!
~Chulin~
I heard you got hurt. Let me take a look.
No, I`m all right.
My men are all dead. Punish me for my failure. ~Li Geom:Chulin`s son~
Get up.
-Tungso. -Yes.
Your sole return is as unplifting as news of great vitory to this camp.
Forgive me....
I heard you were injured.
My injury is unimportant right now. The enemy is preparing to attack.
We will deal with that, so have your injury treated.
Take care of Geom.
Yes.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming back alive....
What happened to the dummy soldiers?
All ten thousand scarecrow soldiers are ready as you ordered, sir.
Tonight we will place the scarecrows around the camp and move out.
That won`t be enough to keep the enemy from coming after us.
But keeping a small force behind is much too dangerous.
That`s only way to get the people safely to Chunmunryeong.
-I think Mimosa is right. -But who will stay behind to die?
I do not know, but someone has to.
I will stay.
No, you should go with Joyoung to help him.I will stay behind.
Nonsense.
I, the Wolf of Mt.Madu, should contend with those bastards. Right, Tungso?
That`s what I`ve been saying all along.
What`s your opinion, Mimosa?
We need Gulsabiwu to direct the right of command with Genera Dae, Gaepilsamun and Tungso are cavaliers, so this job is inapproprate for them.
That leaves Heuk Sudol.
This is going to be our first real battle.
There is no one more fearless than Heuk Sudol in our army with the ferocity to overwhelm the enemy.
That`s right. There`s a man who know what he`s talking about!
Joyoung, let me handle this.
I can hold them back at least five, no ten days here.
-I don`t feel right about leaving Sudol here alone. -Are you going to treat me like a little ked again?
Don`t worry just leave us enough food to eat.
We`re talking about a massive army.
You have to be prepared for death holding them back with a couple of thousand men.
Aren`t we always prepared for death?
I`ll handle this one, so reserve your strength for the next fight.
-It`s time to make a decision, sir. -Show me some trust, Joyoung!
~Chang`an, Tang~
I beg your pardon?
I request military provisions, Your Majesty.
Provisions?
You`re going to take the provisions and assist Li Kaigu yourself? ~Emperor We Zetian~
Yes, Your Majesty.
I have yet to received a single vitory report.
And surely they have not depleted their provisions already.
Your Majesty, this military expedition will not be quick to come to an end. ~Xue Rengui~
What do you mean by that?
Our men are fighting thousands of miles away from home at the very edge of the northeast region.
If this becomes a drawn out battle, they will not last through the harsh winter.
So prepare support in advance?
It will be too late if we wait for their request. We cannot be too cautions.
When can we go after them again if we fail this time?
We must anticipate future problems if we`re going to get rid of Dae Joyoung once and for all.
I agree.
But must you travel so far to deliver the military provisions personally?
There is nothing more important than this to reserve my strength for.
Escort Yeom?
Yes, Your Majesty.
-Call the retainers together for a meeting immeduately. -Yes, Your Majesty
I failed to look that far...
They will surely die of they run out of provisions.
Yes, you are right.
Here let`s drink.
I`m going to save if for later.
We`ve placed scarecrow soldiers all over the camp so they won`t be quick to find out about our departure.
But once they do find out, do not fight them head on whatever you do. Do you understand?
How many times are you going to say that? I`m not a child.
Yes...
You are youngest of all of us.
We will still worry about you when you`re a hundred years old.
Now that you mention it, decades have passed since we three swore brotherhood.
Here we are after many trials and tribulations with Chunmunryeong within our reach.
And once we ascend, we will be able to live our great dream at last.
So Sudol, you have to do your job safely and c ome back to us alive.
I will Biwu.
General.
It`s time to go, general.
I won`t be far behind you, Joyoung.
-Heuk Sudol, come clean. -About what?
My beef jerky. You stole my beef jerky, didn`t you?
Yeah, I did. What are you going to do about it?
First you steal my beef jerky and you want to take all the credit for this battle,too?
What?
You`re staying behind because you want to be a hero.
Oh, you blasted bastard!
What are you doing? Everyone is waiting outside.
I`ll be waiting for you, so you better come back. You`re dead meat if you don`t.
Come back to us safely. General Heuk.
General, we`re back.
Did you scout the enemy camp?
Yes, sir, I personally checked every part of their camp thouroughly.
any changes?
No, they do not appear to have withdrawn any part of their army.
I guess Dae Joyoung is ready for an all out battle.
Why wait? Let`s attack at first light tomorrow morning.
There`s got to be something we don`t know, if they`re willing to fight head on against superior forces.
We should wait and move with caution.
They`re less than half our size.
Yes, but we`re dealing with Dae Joyoung.
Pay attention.
This is wine given to me by my brother General Dae Joyoung.
Did you see that?
I just fed this precious wine to the soil that we`re standing on.
Now listen up.
If we win this fight we will quench our thirst with the enemy`s blood.
And if we die fighting we will be buried on this soil, so we don`t have to worry about thirst.
So relax and fight!
I`m going to keep the enemy from getting through here until our people safely reach Chunmunryeong.
We`re going to kill them all. You got that? All of them!
Blastad bastards....Come get us. We`ll wipe you out! All of you!
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