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Episode 22
[1 year later, around 993 A.D.]
Sa Illa
Sa Gamun
Is that true?
Are you saying that the Khitan army is heading south?
Yes, My Lady.
How big was the army?
I couldn't see the end of it.
It was a huge army.
[Dong Gyung Yo Yang Bu: 1 out of 5 places where the Khitan are residing]
Maybe you were mistaken and they were heading to Song from their land?
Presently it is one of the five regions in Liaoning.
No.
If they were, then they would have headed North or West.
They were heading south.
Their destination is Goryeo.
Kim Chi Yang
They could be an army to get rid of the remaining Jurchen.
I don't think that's it.
Haven't the Jurchen been suppressed already?
Gang Jo
My Lady, there's no mistake.
Their destination is definitely Goryeo.
Where is Sa Gamun?
He's still there observing.
My Lady, we shouldn't be doing this right now.
We have to warn the government about it.
[Lady Sungdeok (The future Empress Cheonchu)]
Sa Illa, go back and be on the lookout with your brother.
Send word if there are any developments.
Yes, My Lady.
I must go to the capital to meet Minister Seo.
Drillmaster Gang, Foreman Kim
get ready.
Yes, My Lady.
Elder.
It's you.
Have you been well?
How are you here
Weren't you staying at *Sa Su Hyun?
[*Sa Su Hyun : providence in present day China]
Yes, I am coming from there.
Gang Gamchan
How is Prince Gyeongjuwon?
Seo Hui (Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs)
Is he okay?
Yes.
Actually, I'm here because of his request.
Do you think I could meet with the King?
His Majesty?
Queen, I'm telling you he really called me "Father".
[Seongjong (The 6th King of Goryeo)]
Did he really?
Yes!
He's over three months old, so it's possible.
Queen Munwha
Sun. Try again.
[Prince Gaeryeong (future 7th King, King Mokjong)]
Call him Father.
Good. Good.
Older brother,
do you think the baby can actually speak?
Why? A baby can talk.
I saw him do it, too.
He talked!
Sun really talked.
See, I was right.
Your Majesty,
Sir Gang is waiting to see you.
Sir Gang is?
What are you doing here?
Have you been well, Your Majesty?
You have nothing to do with the Palace anymore;
why are you here?
Your Majesty,
he's here to deliver a request for Prince Gyeongjuwon.
Prince Gyeongjuwon?
Does that mean you've been staying with him?
Yes, Your Majesty.
That's quite…
You two are quite surprising.
No matter how close you are... to follow him into exile.
What is your request?
Yes.
Here is a letter from him.
Your Majesty,
I hope you have been well.
I am ashamed to be writing to you as a criminal,
but I have something to beg of you.
I know well I am in exile because I shared feelings with your younger sister,
but I swear to God that I truly loved your sister and that was my sin and I had no political agenda.
Prince Gyeongjuwon
Now that the younger Queen is gone,
my days are filled with sorrow and pain.
However, the only reason I remain in this cruel world is because of the child the Queen left me.
Your Majesty, I beg of you to please send me my child, Sun.
I came into exile before I was even able to see my son's face.
I live day to day with memories of the Queen buried in my heart.
Please send her child to his father.
Your Majesty,
I beg and beg of you.
Please show mercy to this man who lost the woman he loved and is missing his child.
Your Majesty,
as you know, Gyeongjuwon had no political ambition.
He has promised he would never set foot away from there.
He is someone who has purposely,
avoided and ran away from the responsibilities of being born of noble blood.
Please, return the child to him, Your Majesty.
Do you think His Majesty will give permission?
We just gave him the letter, so let's wait and see.
By the way, are you going to return to Sa Su Hyun after you get the child?
Yes, that's the plan.
What about your family?
Well, I am thinking about moving the whole family there.
You're going to go that far?
Are you planning on turning your back to politics completely?
Yes.
Besides, I'm someone who can't do much here.
I am thinking of spending my days fishing with Gyeongjuwon.
Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs.
Is that you, Sir Gang?
What do you mean "Sir"?
It's been a long time, Drillmaster Gang.
I am glad to see you.
No, I am actually relieved.
The fact that you are here might be a good sign for this nation.
What is the matter?
I think there will be a war in this nation.
What do you mean a war?
The Khitan are heading South right now.
Is that true?
Where did you get that report?
One of my workers reported that she saw a huge army in the North.
My Lady, if that report is true, we are in serious trouble.
We're not ready for war. We don't enough men and weapons.
I am hoping that the report is incorrect.
No.
I don't think that's a false report.
As I told you before,
the Khitan are displeased with the fact that Goryeo allied herself with the Song.
Actually, their previous Jurchen invasion was preparing them to invade Goryeo.
[Wang Sun- Prince Daeryang (future 8th King of Goryeo, Hyeonjong)]
Send him, Your Majesty.
Sending him to his father, Prince Gyeongjuwon, seems like the right thing to do.
I am not sure if it's best for this child's future to be with his father in exile.
Think about how the second Queen in heaven must feel.
I am sure she would want him to be raised by his father.
That's probably true.
Yes, Your Highness.
When this child called me "Father",
I thought about Prince Gyeongjuwon and Seol and it made me sad.
Aren't you going to miss him if we send him away?
After all, you raised him as if he were your own.
I will be sad,
but I have Prince Gaeryeong.
This situation was written in Goryeo history as follows:
When the child was two, he sat on the King's lap and called him "father".
When the child called him that a second time, the King's eyes welled up and said
“This child must miss his father” and thought of sending him to his father in Sa Su Hyun.
This child grew up to become King Hyeonjong.
Did you say the Khitan?
The Khitan are heading to Goryeo?
Yes, Your Majesty.
The Khitan army is moving towards *Apsu.
[*Apsu: Present day Amnok River]
Minister of Defense,
did we get a report about the Khitan?
Not as of yet, Your Majesty.
[Yi Gyeomui (Vice-Minister of Defense)]
But given the current situation, it would be best to send scouts to Liaodong.
Wait a minute.
I have a question for the Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs.
Ask what you want.
Where did you get your report?
[Choi Seom (Vice-Minister of the Chancellery)]
From Hwangju's Lady Sungdeok.
Lady Sungdeok?
Yes, Your Majesty.
While one of her trading parties was passing through Liaodong,
they saw the Khitan army's movements.
We can't trust everything then.
What do you mean we can't trust it?
[Yi Ji Baek (Vice-Minister of Government Building)]
Why would she falsely report something of great importance?
That's something we can't be sure about.
Kim Shimon
Lady Sungdeok is someone who will do anything for the North.
Your Majesty,
if you can't trust it, then send a scouting army.
If it is true, we could be caught off guard.
But if we send a scout army, could we possibly aggravate the Khitan army?
[Park Yang Yu (Minister of the Interior)]
What do you think, Minister of Culture?
Your Majesty,
the probability of the Khitan currently attacking Goryeo is low, since they are warring with the Song.
[Choi Ryang (Minister of the Culture)]
On top of that, if they are Jurchen merchants,
they could be on the Khitan's side.
They could be using Lady Sungdeok to their advantage.
My thoughts are the same.
But Your Majesty,
this is a matter of national security.
Please give permission to send a scouting party.
That's not necessary.
If it were true,
we would have gotten a report from our troops who are stationed there, don't you think?
Don't raise this issue again.
Goryeoan history has recorded this situation as follows:
A tribe of northwest Jurchen reported that the Khitan were scheming to raise an army for invasion.
It's recorded that those in the government thought the Jurchen were trying to deceive them,
and didn't prepare for war.
He didn't believe it at all?
What about a scouting party?
He has to send a scouting party at least!
He wouldn't allow it, saying that it might provoke the Khitan.
Even if he doesn't trust me, how can he be suspicious of this?
The nation is in danger.
Shouldn't we do something?
I need to convince the army commander to send a scout army behind King's back.
You have to.
You must!
If we lose this war, worst case scenario, our country will be gone...
Less than that, we may have to send the Prince as a hostage.
The Prince?
Yes, that is so.
It is tradition to send the prince of the loser to the winner.
It will not only affect my son, but also everyone in this county.
That is correct.
That is why we must defend against our enemy.
Speaking of that, I have a favor to ask of you.
What is it?
You know the Northern territory better than anyone else,
stay by my side and help to prepare a defense strategy against the Khitan.
But I can't, since I lost my job.
I doubt the King would be happy if I stepped in.
Instead of worrying about what the King might think,
it's more important to think about how to help this country.
This is a request.
Did you say the Khitan?
That can't be. Since they are at war with Song, why would they attack Goryeo?
Jo Do
I'm positive they're mistaken.
Jo Son
But they stole our goods in the Jurchen territory.
Jurchens are more knowledgeable about the Khitan than us.
Sir, we can't just ignore this.
I think so too.
[Kim Won Soong (Minister of Revenue)]
Those who stole our goods, in order to trade with the Khitan,
they would have been able to go to the Khitan territory.
This is not good.
We have to come up with something.
If there is war, business will fail.
That's not necessarily the case.
Start exchanging our expensive wares into staples.
If there is a war, the first that will go up is the price of food.
And,
just in case, start buying gold.
How would you use the gold?
If the progression of the war becomes unfavorable to us,
we must leave the kingdom.
Leave this country?
To where?
Is there anywhere else to go but Song?!
You wish to participate?
By ourselves?
It looks like we have to.
My Lady, that's not sensible.
We're a simple militia. We don't have the training to fight a huge Khitan army.
I'm not saying fight them directly,
but let's buy the government some time to come up with a plan.
But...
If this battle is lost, Goryeo is lost.
No, even if the nation may not fall,
my son will be taken hostage.
I cannot allow that!
Our militia is really lacking.
My Lady,
we lost a lot of men when the Jurchen attacked.
Drillmaster Gang, can't you recruit from the Balhae people?
Foreman Kim, can't you turn to your Jurchen village?
Then,
what are the numbers you have in mind?
Since we're not facing the enemy head on,
we don't need too many for the sake of maneuverability.
100 men should be sufficient.
Yes, My Lady.
I will get them ready.
Even if we're to die, we must buy time for the main army to assemble and prepare.
This is the only way to save the nation and my son.
What are you saying?
How can I be excluded from the militia unit?
It's Her Highness's wish.
But if I, the instructor of the martial arts, am to be left out...
Her Highness is commanding you stay and protect the palace
and when Princess Sun leaves the palace, you are to accompany her.
Older brother.
The militia unit has come together.
Alright, I'll be right there.
Well, then.
Drillmaster Gang.
Yi Sulwha
Is Sa Gamun still in Khitan territory?
I'm not too sure.
Why do you ask?
N-never mind. Just...
Let's go.
What?!
Are you positive?
Are you sure that the Khitan are going to fight with this nation?
Sa Gamun
I checked twice and then a third time.
How is this possible?
I didn't even think this was possible.
I'm worried about what to do with our men at this moment.
To fight them or to just watch.
We have to wait for the Chief to decide that.
Looks like we're going to have a big problem.
If this country is to fight with the Khitan,
then we have to give up on our plan and start from the start.
My King,
Seol,
I'm going out to guard our name and my son.
Since I'm not a King, I'm honestly scared.
Please help my sword kill many,
and help my arrows kill many people also.
Please help me.
I'm asking you.
Are all the men here?
Yes, My Lady.
As you all know,
there are Khitan coming to invade our nation from the North.
But, the capital doesn't believe this.
That's why we're going out to stop this.
There's a possibility that we won't come back.
No, we have to throw our lives in front of their swords.
Parents, siblings,
and children, we have to be apart from.
But we fight with our lives on the line,
and the Heavens may help us return.
Those who are left behind, please pray for us.
Those who are leaving, put your lives on the line to protect this country.
The Heavens will be on our side.
What did you say?
It's true that there is a Khitan army?!
That's correct, Your Majesty.
The scouts who were sent out came back with that report.
It wasn't the Jurchen, but our land, Goryeo?
That's correct.
Just in case Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs and Vice Minister of Government Buildings
sent out a scout army, and they found this out.
They are definitely Khitan.
They will definitely attack us.
How is this possible?
How could this...
Your Majesty,
you have to order an army and go North.
Do we have a big enough army?
We don't,
but last time when we were chasing out the Jurchen, we had private soldiers left, so we can use them.
Your Majesty,
Han Ungong
what about asking Song for help?
That will take too much time.
They are right in front of us.
When are they going to send us an army to help?
On top of that, they won't help us.
We denied them help, so do you think they'll assist us?
Your Majesty,
since the situation is dire,
what about escaping to Gyeongju?
What nonsense are you saying?
Are you saying to run away without fighting?!
No, while creating some time,
I'm saying, let's see what Song says.
No, we can't do that.
If the King escapes without Song's help,
think about how uneasy the citizens will be.
Your Majesty,
we have to fight.
They might be strong, but if we come together as one, we can defeat them.
Please grant us your permission.
As soon as the news about the Khitan was confirmed in the morning,
King Seongjong commanded Minister Park Yang Yu as Chief General,
Minister Seo Hui as Chief of Staff,
and Minister Choi Ryang as Chief Advisor.
My Lady,
there they come.
You came a long way, Your Highness.
You're doing a lot of hard work.
Have you looked into the enemy's movements?
Yes.
What is the situation like?
They haven't crossed the river yet.
Because they're a huge army, it takes a lot of preparation to move forward.
Is there no way of knowing how many people there are?
Yes.
Because we can't get close, it's hard to say.
Even now, people are entering their army by crossing the river.
Is there a way to enter the enemy's camp?
What about the Khitan army?
Tonight,
it looks like they're going to be staying in camp.
Report to her.
The *temporary camp on Narato Island has floating bridges built on it.
[*Goodang (temporary camp)]
If we burn it and get rid of it,
we can buy some time.
How do you plan on burning the floating bridges without getting caught?
It'll probably be hard to light them because of the water.
We have some great products from Song.
They are a bit pricey,
but they're prefect for this.
What is it?
It's called *mang hwayu.
[*Mang Hwayu: Petroleum]
If given the need,
even wet it can light fireworks.
Have you prepared it?
As you've ordered,
I've hidden it in the weeds.
Alright.
Let's go to the emergency camp.
Your Highness,
we'll go alone.
There's no need for you to come along.
I didn't come all the way here to sit and give orders.
We're in a situation where we don't know how much time Goryeo has,
so we have to stop them no matter what.
Are you ready?
Yes, Your Highness.
Watch Guards!
Where are they?
Those bastards...
Yelu Wuji
It's the enemy!
The enemy has appeared!
It's the enemy!
It's coming from the main hall, General.
It's rats who have sneaked in!
Kill every one of them!
There's no choice. Retreat!
Retreat!
The whole camp is on fire.
We must put out the fire first!
General!
Let's go!
Soh Son Nyung
Alright,
everyone drink.
They say that the temporary camp is more than ready carry out this mission.
Yayul Jukleul
When do you plan to cross the river?
As soon as it returns to normal.
Why?
It seems like you want to cross quickly.
That's correct.
If I could have it my way, I would cross tonight and invade.
The faster we take over Goryeo,
we can focus without worry about taking over Song.
That's right.
The Queen is very interested in this.
We have to succeed.
Of course we will
General!
We have a big problem, General.
What is it?
Yayul Cho
The emergency camp and the floating bridges are burning.
What?
What the hell happened?
How did this happen?
What happened to the undamaged emergency camp?
One Goryeoan came to the camp and set it on fire.
They used this petroleum.
Who the hell did this?
My God. My God.
How can this happen to us?
What did you do with the plan that this happened?
I'm sorry, General.
I don't care what it takes, make new weapons immediately!
Immediately.
- Yes. - Yes, General.
If those bastards are caught,
I'm going to...!
It went very well.
The fire is very nice to look at.
Petroleum is very interesting.
It was used perfectly.
This probably caused a huge problem, right?
It's hard to know how much was affected.
We have to notify the palace as soon as we can.
Let's hurry.
Yes, Your Highness.
[Seongjong (The 6th King of Goryeo)]
The soldiers,
are they ready to move out?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Although we weren't able to get everyone,
we were able to gather a lot on short notice.
Then,
tell me about what you're going to do.
Yes, Your Majesty.
[Park Yang Yu (Minister of the Interior)]
Well the first group, in order to charge in from the North,
we're going to take the Goryeo army to *Ahnbukbu.
[*The neighboring clear spring in the Pyongyan in the region Anju]
And
The middle army will dispatch a scouting army
to also rise against them in the North. We will travel in the direction of Taejo.
[Seo Hui (Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs)]
And finally, the last army will take you to Seogyeong.
[Choi Ryang (Minister of Culture)]
Seogyeong will become Goryeo's best defense.
Sounds good.
There are no other problems,
are there?
Your Majesty,
I, Seo Hui, have something to request from you.
Go ahead.
I know it's not my place,
but please reinstate Gang Gamchan.
Him?
What is the reason?
The area I'm going into is an area where Gang Gamchan often frequented.
In order to move efficiently,
there needs to be someone who knows the area well.
Please temporarily forget about the past
and for the sake of the nation, I'm asking you to please reinstate him.
Your Majesty,
are you leaving now?
Yes.
I'm going with the army to the country.
I don't know what is the commotion is suddenly.
Nothing is going to happen.
The Goryeo army is going to chase them out,
so don't worry.
Please be safe, Your Majesty.
I told you not to worry.
Song.
Yes, Your Majesty.
While I'm gone, you have to be the heart of the palace.
Take care of the Queen
and so that the citizens are happy, please be look after the nation.
Do you think you can do that?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Good. What a good boy.
I'll be leaving now.
Your Majesty!
I want to follow you,
but because I'm a woman, I can't for fear of being a bother.
You must be safe.
Definitely,
you have to come back safely, Your Majesty.
Your Highness,
we don't have time to waste on being tired.
They're going to catch us soon,
so we have to go to the palace and tell the Goryeo soldiers about the truth.
There's no need to rush.
More than that, we need a place to lie in ambush.
My Lady,
what are you saying?
An ambush?
Our soldiers are most likely not fully prepared.
In order for them to be effective,
we have to make more time for them.
No, My Lady.
It was possible to seize and burn the camp and the bridges,
but an ambush is foolish.
We are an army of less than 100,
but the enemy has more than we can count.
We still have to do it.
If the Goryeo army fights the Khitan unprepared,
in an instant, the Khitan will win,
and my son's nation,
our nation, this Goryeo, will disappear.
But My Lady...
Foreman Kim!
Stop complaining and do as Her Highness orders.
It's a rash decision.
We may all die.
I'm not scared of that.
My Lady!
Follow my orders!
Which way do we have to go?
We have to take the road going North.
Everyone listen!
From this moment on,
no one can guarantee your safety.
No, if you're worried about your life, it's okay if you leave.
Are you all prepared?
Yes, My lady.
Alright.
We're leaving now.
This is a good place for an ambush.
My Lady, be careful!
It's over there.
Be careful!
Everyone get off your horses.
How are the casualties?
Seven have died and six are seriously wounded.
How did the men get all the way here?
They couldn't have over taken over us, right?
That's not the case.
Looking at their clothes, they are scouts?
Scouts?
They're patrollers.
It seems like they were patrolling for Song and found us.
Then,
that means we're heading in the right direction.
If the patrollers are here,
it means that they're headed here.
Looking now,
it looks like this is a good place for an ambush.
What do you think Foreman Kim?
I agree, but,
My Lady,
if you're going to attack, you can't use the same method as the enemy.
Just like these dead men,
the same thing is going to happen to us.
Can you move?
I'm sorry, My Lady.
I don't think I can go long distances anymore.
No, it's okay.
I'm the one who's sorry.
We came this long way to die and get hurt.
If your families knew, how heartbroken would they be?
We were prepared for this, My Lady.
Don't let it bother you.
There's no time,
so we can't even bury them.
The rest, even if it's hard, please bury them.
And go back to Hwangju.
Go
and tell the deceased's' families
about my sorrow.
If I return alive,
I will meet them with my head bowed.
The supplies are gathered and the preparations to cross the river are complete.
Alright.
We're going to go get rid of Goryeo soon.
Understood.
Then,
which direction will you choose?
What happened with the scouts?
Yes, Chief General... Scouts from the east bound road have returned and spotted no movement.
What about the ones who went south?
Well…
they haven't come back yet.
- Still? - Yes.
Seeing as how they're not back yet,
it seems like they may have been attacked.
If that's the case, then we have to go north.
But Leader, for the King to move is unsafe for both of us.
The road is very narrow heading towards the west, so we must head for the east bound road.
You stupid.
Regardless, the supplies are going to be two steps behind.
And they probably know we're coming anyway, so it'll be best to destroy them.
Follow the highway quickly
and get rid of the supplies and people
and we're racing to Ahnbukbu.
If we do that,
then Seogyeong is right in front of us.
Get ready.
Yes, Leader.
The east and west route of the North:
The Northwest region of Goryeo in modern
day North Pyeongan Province is referred to here as the North,
The Western route was the wide pathway from Boju to Anju by way of Heunghwajin, Tongju
and Gwakju that was used as the main attack route in the Sui invasion of Goguryeo as well.
As in the Mongol invasion of Goryeo, and the second Manchu invasion of Joseon,
the Eastern route connected Boju and Anju through Heunghwajin, Guiju, Taejo and Bakju.
And was a mountainous path that provided diminished mobility for a large army.
Gang Gamchan would later achieve the "Great Victory of Guijui" on this path.
My Lady,
someone is coming.
My Lady,
he's on our side.
Are you saying that the Khitan are going towards the North Sea?
Yes, that's correct.
What happened?
Didn't you say they were going to come this way?
Because they brought the King here,
I thought they would come this way.
Damn.
We came down too far.
Where are we now?
We're close to Dongju.
Is there a road that takes us straight to the North Sea?
No, there isn't.
If you want to do that, then you have to go back to where we were.
Get the private soldiers ready.
We have to hurry and change directions.
Yes, My Lady.
- Everyone, follow me. - Yes, Sir.
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The Khitan are coming towards the North.
There's no escape route, General!
There is no escape route!
If we're already suffered a loss of 5000,
then there is no hope in this fight.
This is remarkable.
- You led us to the wrong place. - Then are you saying I did it on purpose?
It doesn't seem like the regular army. It looks like a secondary one.
It seems like they're trying to die.
Only sixty people!
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