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All of you... What are you doing here?
Teacher Poeun, what brought you here?
I received a strange letter telling me to come here.
Brother!
New Joseon?
What is this?
You received a letter?
[Episode 27]
[Poeun, there is an important fact that you must know about Sambong.]
[If you truly care about Goryeo, go to the cave in Mount Janam.]
It said that there is an important fact that I had to know...
and gave me this location.
It said I had to come here if I cared about Goryeo.
But this is our space for study.
Let us leave now.
- Leave us alone for a moment. - Teacher!
I need to have a talk with him.
Yes.
He also came after receiving a letter, right?
Yes.
Teacher Poeun helped Mister and General Yi a lot
so isn't he on our side?
It doesn't seem that way.
That's what I thought too, but the mood seemed a bit tense.
What is this place for?
It is the birth place of a system for a new country.
Sambong!
Hojung told me that you are in the process of founding a country.
I didn't believe him.
He also said that you were about to destroy Goryeo, but I didn't believe him!
- But-- - I am keeping my promise to you.
I am trying to keep my promise to you rather than trying to destroy Goryeo.
Kim Yong, that bastard, fabricated the royal command!
Who are you?
Because of your shallow greed for power
innocent people, children, are dead.
Calm down please... Look--
Because of your fake royal command!
It was not fake.
What?
Why do you think it's fake?
His Majesty wouldn't have made such an order!
I will tell you the truth.
The truth...
The Red Turbans invaded us. There was a huge number of them.
The King abandoned his people and sought a safe place. He ran away.
The honor of the King who couldn't punish Yuan for humiliating him
plummeted to the ground.
But those four generals saved this country.
Moreover, those four had control of the military.
How do you think His Majesty felt?
The sight of all the citizens
cheering for the four generals who reclaimed Gaegyeong!
How would His Majesty have looked upon them?
This is a matter of power! A matter of politics!
Your Majesty!
The sweat on the horse that reclaimed Gaegyeong hasn't dried up yet!
Even before the victory song is over...
Why... why would you let the hero of Goryeo Kim Deuk Bae shed blood?
Your Majesty!
You! What are you doing?
How can you burn The Analects and Mencius as a scholar of Confucianism?
There is nothing right in those books.
All of the words of Confucius and Mencius are wrong.
Otherwise, how could His Majesty who used to be so wise
accuse the heroes of Goryeo and kill them when they protected the country?
I thought it was only the fault of evil Kim Yong.
But it wasn't.
His Majesty started it to protect his power.
This is the real truth of politics.
"Politics and justice are one"... All the words of Confucius and Mencius are lies!
These books are useless!
How dare you!
The books are not at fault.
The fault lies with the people who didn't follow the books.
How is Neo-Confucianism different from Buddhism?
Redemption is not to be gained away from this world!
It is the belief that has to be obtained by the people living here, in this world!
People have to find it themselves, by making an effort and devoting themselves.
What effort have you made and how did you devote yourself for this?
Will I achieve it if I devote myself?
Will I truly achieve it?
You will. Of course you will.
If I truly make an effort...
will I be able to create a world as written in these books?
You will.
Let's do it. We can create it.
I believed in your words...
I thought over and over to make this country as written in those books.
I thought long and hard!
So please listen. Listen and tell me!
This is what we worried about and discussed in our younger days!
They will be talking all night.
Then it should be going well.
When I first heard Mister's story
I also got really excited.
I'm sure that's how Teacher Poeun is.
It's not just the land policy. It's the same with nepotism.
Just because the father is powerful
his 12-year-old child will become an official of the fifth rank!
So, all of the officials are selected only through the civil service exam?
Yes, it's the only way to prevent one family
from inheriting important government posts regardless of their ability!
Talented people with capability will increase.
And if those people become officials, the standard will also rise!
Yes, only then we will have officials
who won't bend to the fault of the King or any power!
Then what are your thoughts on the military power reform?
Yes, on that...
They are really staying up all night.
They are.
It will go well.
- What was with you yesterday? - What?
When Moomyung was brought up
you said you were tired. You became strange all of a sudden.
It happens to everyone.
If that Moomyung organization really sent Teacher Poeun here--
It means that Moomyung wants Poeun to know about our big plan.
- But Moomyung interferes with our work. - That's right.
Take a look.
This is a country that we used to agonize over...
that we wanted to create in our younger days.
Isn't that right?
You...
You really prepared something incredible. This is impressive.
Brother, thank you.
Let's do it within the frame of Goryeo!
The country that we want to create!
Let's make this happen within the frame of Goryeo!
Why? Is it possible?
Goryeo is a country of the noble class, and of Buddhism.
Our goal is only possible with the base of Neo-Confucianism
after destroying the noble class.
We can't carry out the reform without destroying them!
So why does it have to be Goryeo?
Then in an effort to create an idealistic Confucian country
you want to start with treason, on the opposite end of Confucian idealism?
It's not treason. We will create something new.
It is treason!
How is it not treason when it is about changing a country?
Then how can we start?
Creating a Confucian country while you act against Confucianism
is a contradiction!
There is always contradiction at the starting point!
Then I can't be with you.
I want you in this country I plan to create!
- No, I need you, Brother! - Then listen to me.
I will convince you. I will try to convince you until the day I die!
Just wait and see.
I will do the same.
I will also convince you.
How did it go?
I told him everything.
Then will he be with us?
I will convince him to the end.
No! Follow Teacher Poeun!
What are you doing?
After he heard all about our secret, he didn't agree with us.
- We can't let him be. - And?
Whether he is going to the State Tribunal
or to the palace, or meeting with someone...
we have to keep an eye on him!
You don't need to keep an eye on him.
- He should've gone to see General Yi. - My father? Why would he?
- He will try to convince him. - If not?
What if he plans to report to the State Tribunal and has my father arrested?
What if that is the reason Moomyung sent him here?
Whatever the intention of Moomyung was, Poeun wouldn't act that way.
How can you trust a human being?
A person can change from a drop of rain falling on their heads.
No matter what fate you shared with Teacher Poeun in the past
how could we let him go when he knows such a crucial secret?
You said that even doubt had to be systemized
because you couldn't trust the Sadaebu.
But you let Poeun go because you trust him? It doesn't make sense!
Will you make a wager?
If I win, don't do anything to Poeun.
Yes. But if I win, I will take care of this matter.
Let's go, Moo Hyool.
You want to create an idealistic Confucian country
but you plan to start with treason, on the opposite end of Confucian idealism?
So please help me.
You are the only one who can keep me in check as a scholar of Confucianism.
Since Moomyung found out, should we get rid of all of these materials?
Yes, we should.
Yes, I will get rid of everything.
Mister.
Please gather your strength.
I will. Don't worry.
- General. - Go ahead if you have something to say.
Since you heard everything from Sambong
you must have something to say.
For the past several decades
you have been a hero who saved Goryeo several times
without thinking about your own safety.
But if it ends with flipping Goryeo...
you will be the one who steals the throne after all.
I don't want it either!
But what has happened so far?
While I went and fought so many wars
the noble class sitting on the land exploited the citizens!
And the Sadaebu had no one to take responsibility while they wasted words.
Isn't that right?
You are right.
There was no thought of increasing power or raising our power.
Sambong was the only one who came to me.
He offered me a future for the citizens as he asked for power.
Sambong was desperate...
for the country and for the people!
Yes... I acknowledge it.
As I saw today the many systems that Sambong created...
I felt through my whole body how Sambong agonized over this so fiercely.
I was embarrassed, and I wanted to support him!
So, General...
please don't turn Sambong into a traitor.
Please don't steal the throne!
If you would re-establish Goryeo with this reform
you will shine in history for a long time to come as a hero who saved Goryeo!
Sambong said that you're the most needed person in the new country he will create.
- Please join us. - General!
Poeun!
Is the General inside?
Yes.
What is it?
Officer Kim Song Hak, who was scheduled to leave for measuring the farms
was murdered.
It is a stab wound.
According to his wife, he was drunk when he came home last night.
They fell asleep together, but he was dead when she woke up.
Even his wife didn't know, when she was laying next to him?
Does he know anything?
Surprisingly, he is talented in this from what I saw last time.
That is surprising.
Can you figure anything out?
His airway, esophagus, and vocal cords were cut in one stab
so he must've died without making a sound or feeling any pain.
It was a very fast sword...
What's wrong?
What is this?
This...
How did it happen? Is Kim Song Hak really dead?
Yes, today of all days...
He was scheduled to leave to measure the farm land for the land policy reform...
Lord Sambong!
Officer Lee Dae Hyung is also dead.
Then...
- He is still sleeping. - Hello? Are you inside?
All three officers who were supposed to leave
to measure the farmland are dead.
How did this happen?
Is it because of the land measurement?
Did this happen... because of it?
Would this be the noble class's doing?
Or would it be Moomyung?
Brother, I'm all better now, so you don't need to come visit me.
By the way, what is the story about the officer who was killed?
It's not one story.
All three officers who were supposed to measure the farmland were killed.
What?
What kind of bastards...
I believe it was done by those who tried to kill you, General.
The one who jumped out in Dohwa Mansion?
Who was he? Do you know who hired him?
Moomyung... I believe it's Moomyung.
Does that organization really exist?
It seems that way based on what's going on.
I must find them!
I checked that Teacher Poeun went into his house.
I see.
Who did such a horrible thing?
Teacher Sambong thinks it's who tried to kill the General at Dohwa Mansion!
What do you mean?
Are you saying that Officer Kim Song Hak was killed by Moomyung?
I hear it's not just one.
It's all three of them!
All three officers who were to measure farmland were killed last night.
- Really? - Yes.
Now everyone's worried that no one will want to go measure the farmland.
Five officers resigned just today, feigning illness!
It must be because of the murders.
Yes. Three officers who were ordered to measure the farmland are dead!
Who would want to do the work now?
Administrators of a country got scared and resigned over such an incident?
The sons of the noble class didn't want to do it anyway
so they are exaggerating this!
They think this is someone's warning.
Who could Moomyung be?
Whoever it is, I will not give in and cease the land measurement.
I will come up with a solution.
Mother...
Why are you pacing around everywhere? You should be resting.
Boon Yi.
The design used by those who kidnapped our mother...
it appeared again.
It is an organization called Moomyung.
Will you look for Mother again?
You said that our mom seemed to have passed away.
So why do you want to look for her again now?
To be honest, there was something I couldn't tell you.
I met Gil Seon Mi when I was young...
and he told me that Mother and you would die if I kept looking for Mother.
That's why I buried her in my heart.
But the situation is different now.
The one who tried to kill the General at Dohwa Mansion was also from Moomyung.
If I keep chasing Moomyung, I'm sure I will find Mother.
I just... I'm afraid that I'll get my hopes up...
and then I'll be disappointed.
She should be alive. I'm sure she's alive.
Bang Ji, what if...
one in a million chance...
if Mom was alive...
for such a long time... how could she not look for us?
I was in Yiseo County for a long time after that.
She must have a reason, Boon Yi.
We can't see the enemy
and the officers in charge of measuring the farmland are afraid.
What should we do?
But if we stop here, it turns out the way they intended!
We have to continue with the farmland measurement!
But we cannot forcefully carry it out!
What do you think we should do, Sambong?
It is reckless to continue this way.
Are you suggesting we stop?
No, we won't stop either.
I'd like you to make a move first.
Prime Minister Yi Seong Gye requests to see you, sire.
Your Majesty, please clear the room.
What do you mean? Why do you want us to leave?
The three officers who were assigned for the farmland measurement are dead.
I have something I must report to His Majesty regarding the case.
It is important as a matter of state affairs, so please understand.
[King Chang (The 33rd King of Goryeo)]
Please leave us alone.
What do you need me to tell you?
Please review the document and sign your approval.
General Yi Seong Gye and Sambong are acting suspiciously.
I received info that Yi Seong Gye had a private meeting with His Majesty.
What do you find suspicious?
Sambong told his closest people to be in disguise and on standby at the army base.
It's tomorrow.
Does he plan to measure the farmland in secret?
I'm not sure.
You have a visitor. Lord Jo Sang Won is waiting to see you.
I see. Find out what you can.
Yes, ma'am.
Yes, you just need to sell what you heard from me to the noble class.
Palgwan Ceremony?
Yes. Queen Jung asked His Majesty once Yi Seong Gye left
and the signed document was about a budget for Palgwan Ceremony.
This doesn't make sense.
Why would he bring this up in a private meeting?
What is Yi Seong Gye plotting?
Since there was a problem with measuring the farmland
he seems to be plotting something else.
Yi Seong Gye is acting suspicious!
What do you mean?
Cho Young alerted me.
Yi Seong Gye ordered his closest people to be in disguise and wait on standby!
Yi Seong Gye took a secretive document and has people on standby?
Find out what Yi Seong Gye and Jung Do Jeon are plotting.
I hear they are leaving Gaegyeong today!
Yes, I will.
Yi Seong Gye had a private meeting with His Majesty
and Jung Do Jeon is moving his people in secret.
Should I send my men?
I will go myself.
- Preparation is complete. - Deliver these letters to each person.
Yes.
About my mother...
Court maid Yeon Yang...
what was she like?
She was bright, ambitious...
and she was very knowledgeable in many areas.
That's why Princess Nogook always kept her by her side.
You don't look like Yeon Yang's son at all.
But Boon Yi looks just like her.
Then... is my mother's disappearance related to Princess Nogook's death?
I don't know.
It's only that right after Princess Nogook's death
a rumor of Yeon Yang's suicide spread.
Why would they kidnap my mother?
Bang Ji...
this is about looking for Moomyung, not your mother.
Let me come with you!
Baek Geun Soo, that's who we need to find.
Who is Baek Geun Soo?
In the beggar's gang when we were little. Don't you remember?
This picture in the letter!
The one with this picture took my mom!
Are you the traitor?
According to your brother, that man also tried to kill him.
I thought when I was little that he was a spy sent by Lee In Gyeom.
But he belonged to Moomyung.
Have you looked into Baek Geun Soo's whereabouts after that?
I did, but I couldn't find where he went after that.
Boon Yi.
Get his portrait drawn and look for him through your contacts.
Will we be able to find someone with his portrait
when he disappeared a long time ago?
If he still belongs to Moomyung...
either he should be in Gaegyeong or he will appear in Gaegyeong someday.
Then he will get caught by your contacts at some point.
Yes.
- And... - Yes.
You should keep an eye on Teacher Poeun.
Teacher Poeun?
You will steal the throne after all, General.
We can't carry out the reform unless we destroy them!
So why does it have to be Goryeo?
Minister Jung Mong Joo requests to see you, sire.
Your Majesty, how is it that you are shedding tears?
He misses his father.
Why wouldn't he?
Prime Minister Yi Seong Gye comes by all the time
and asks him to sign documents he doesn't understand.
How could His Majesty not be afraid at such a young age?
However, sire...
the documents that Prime Minister asks for your signature on
are necessary for the citizens.
Please, you have to read through the content.
How can you not understand what His Majesty is going through?
What should I do?
With His Majesty at such a young age...
just what can I do, and how?
What will happen to this country Goryeo?
Did you... report to His Majesty, by any chance?
May I speak to you for a moment?
Why can't I?
You agree on all the reforms, so why can't you change the country?
It is disloyalty and treason.
Disloyalty against what? And treason against what?
Is it against the people or the country?
Mencius clearly said it was the people who we owe responsibility to.
Is that not true for you?
I will say, as your teacher from Sungkyunkwan...
Don't ever sell the people in such a way!
Just because the reform happens within the government
it doesn't mean we can't protect the people.
Also, think about if you speak of the people
because the people are in your mind now.
Or if you are blurting the words only for the power and success of your family...
Look carefully into your heart.
I believe... you should also look carefully into your own heart.
"It is not possible because it is disloyalty and treason..."
Is it only for the loyalty towards the country?
Or is it for how your name will go down in history?
At least the one who values his name and honor
does not cause harm in history.
In my humble opinion
history is only a matter of what people of the later generations talk about.
What?
You asked if I really do have the people in mind.
Yes, I will look carefully.
But historians of our future generations will never enter in my heart.
Only the people who are breathing on this land
who are working hard to make a living right now!
I will engrave them deep in my heart.
Thank you for your lesson, Teacher.
It's time to have your own people now.
You should visit Father often.
Ha Ryoon, you're not the type who'd get deeply involved
with one side in this time of fast changes.
It is very humiliating as a scholar of Confucius
but for some reason that sounds like a compliment to me.
My lord, Young Master Bang Won is here.
Father, have you been well?
What brought you here?
"Father, please participate in Dodang."
"Come and help me in many aspects."
That's what he seemed to have come for.
Don't be so serious.
Towards Hojung, the one who becomes serious loses.
What did you really come here for?
Was Hojung right?
Of course I am.
Look at you! You were always good at reading people's faces.
Can you see into people's minds now too?
No, I just made a guess.
Have a seat.
His jokes go too far, so don't mind him.
Why are you looking at me that way?
Make another guess.
What should I guess?
Will Lord Min Je participate in Dodang or not?
- Or-- - This country.
How long will it last?
This country...
There is no path as it is now.
It was wrong for General Jo Min Soo to establish such a young king!
After what happened to General Jo, the royal power has weakened further!
We should've helped Prince Jungchang Wang Yo to the throne.
Prince Jungchang...
That's where we will find a path.
[Prince Jungchang Wang Yo's House]
It is Lord Poeun!
Is His Highness Prince Jungchang inside?
Yes.
It's cold outside, please come in.
It is my only joy to see your dance.
[Yoon Lang] I am happy that I can show you my dance.
Introduce yourself. This is Lord Poeun, Jung Mong Joo.
My name is Yoon Lang.
This artist appeared out of nowhere and keeps me happy.
Wasn't it an incredible dance?
Sire... It was a great dance, sire.
Don't call me "sire". I am not.
When the generals who withdrew the army asked me to become king last time...
I thought of running away with her first.
I am living such a happy life...
To become a king?
I will be a puppet with no power anyway
and I will have to keep marrying the women that they want.
I can't live like that.
It makes me happy that you would say so.
Yes.
Since I have a visitor, you can go rest.
Yes.
Poeun, what brings you here?
Oh, I stopped by on my way to have a chat.
I was curious about how you were doing.
Let's begin.
Did anyone follow you?
On the ground are a map and a compass.
What on earth are they doing?
Jung Do Jeon's people have split.
They seem to be returning to Gaegyeong.
What on earth are they trying to do?
Jung Do Jeon pointed at the mountain to the southeast.
They seemed to have a discussion with the map open.
And they also seemed to gaze in that direction.
What is the meaning of this location?
This is not a farmland, so it can't be for measuring.
By any chance...
What is it?
Is it to change the capital?
Change the capital?
If they move the capital
the power of the noble class based in Gaegyeong will weaken.
But the location is rugged
so it's difficult to transport people and goods here.
It doesn't fit the principles of feng shui at all either.
Then what on earth is this location for?
- Goodness. - What is it?
How can this be?
Can't you figure out what this location is for?
All of you, draw your swords!
What?
This location... is great for cornering an enemy and waiting in ambush.
Drop your swords and surrender!
I heard about Jung Do Jeon's reputation, but he really is great.
- If you get caught, follow your promise. - Yes!
Attack!
These aren't enough men to capture Gil Seon Mi.
I agree.
We can't catch him, but I also told them not to catch him.
- Then... - It's your turn now.
When Gil Seon Mi escapes, follow him.
We have to find a clue to get to the one behind him.
- Yes. - I understand.
All right, you should go.
Chase him!
Who are you?
Are you a warrior or an assassin?
I will do anything that is necessary.
Are you disappointed because of my sudden attack?
I'm not disappointed.
This is not an official match...
The situation has changed a little.
You were the one being chased by my brother.
Sir, you finally came.
Please come in. She is waiting. *
Four are dead, and one is captured.
He tried to take his life, but we stopped him and tied him up.
You won't get anything out of him.
Consider him as bait and come up with a plan.
Yes, I got it.
Here it is. This is the third white clay mark.
It feels like we're close.
More white clay.
How did it go?
I was caught chasing Gil Seon Mi, so we had a fight...
but Gil Seon Mi ran away.
I followed him...
It must be inside of this temple.
- Surround the temple. - Yes, sir.
Let's go!
Gil Seon Mi went into the temple.
Yeon Yang!
Mother!
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[Six Flying Dragons]
Mother is alive. I will never give up again.
- Where is she? - You will never see her again.
All of these pleas ask to postpone the measurement of farmland!
How can you not even say a word?
I will never do such a thing as changing the country.
Please send this as a gift to Yi Seong Gye.
I am Cheok, from Goksan.
- Is it really the wish? - "Break it before it blooms."
Teacher Poeun definitely has other thoughts.
I can't trust him completely!
Moomyung! It's Moomyung!