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[Episode 46] If I could actually do it...
I wanted to see their faces and confirm.
- Moo Hyool... - Yes, Your Highness.
Bang Seok...
Jung Do Jeon...
I have to kill them.
The decisions he makes after that...
Just follow him.
But how?
Your private soldiers are gone
and you will always be kept under surveillance.
Young Kyu offered his life to protect the arms storage.
But it is difficult to gather soldiers...
And it is not easy for us to meet.
We have to.
If we gather together, it will be reported right away--
Young Kyu...
created a chance for us.
Young Kyu's... funeral.
Young Kyu's comrades and our people who are spread around...
Contact all of them.
Tell them to gather...
in a place that Young Kyu created for us.
Can you see... the blood stains?
Can you get me a hammer?
[Lee Shin Jeok]
You came.
It is Goksan swordsmanship.
My hesitation... My reluctance...
Where is His Highness?
Over there.
Among the visitors, I invited the ones you mentioned to the guest room, sire.
I see.
But... Lord Lee Shin Jeok also came.
What should I do?
Leave him out for now.
Brothers-in-law, you came as well.
[Min Moo Jil Min Moo Goo]
Yes, Brother.
Forgive me, my dear.
Lord Jo faces this misfortune because of what I asked of him.
If you think that way, the fault starts from when everyone was born.
Please don't say so.
- Let us go inside. - Yes.
[Lee Cheon Woo] For Young Kyu to die this way...
I cannot believe it.
Was this Lord Sambong's doing?
There is nothing certain so far.
We only know that he died as he tried to protect our arms storage.
It is obvious. Who else could have killed him?
All of us who offered our lives to fight for His Majesty
have been pushed out.
Sambong that bastard is getting everything!
Bang Won... are you not going to do anything?
Let's flip this whole thing around.
How could we, right now?
We have nothing to lose anyway.
Young Kyu already told us to set aside dozens of private soldiers.
We should try something!
All of you are very close to Young Kyu
so I invited you here separately.
Until day 49 of Young Kyu's passing
we will hold seven memorial services at Hongji Temple.
Let all of us attend them...
and discuss the situation in private.
We can not waste the opportunity that Young Kyu created for us.
What about Lord Ha Ryoon?
I contacted him earlier, so he must be on his way here.
Lord Sambong is here.
The one woman must be Lady Min.
There are ten men.
All of the officers who are dissatisfied with the abolishment of private soldiers
must have gathered here.
Will I end up fighting against Bang Ji?
Will I... lose?
How did it happen?
- I believe it was Cheok Sa Gwang. - What?
My goodness! I heard someone named Wang was hiding in Banchon.
He had changed his name to Ok.
He got caught as he was leaving Banchon
so he was taken away.
He must be dead now.
That's too bad. The child didn't even look old enough to be ten.
Sire...
He was like a real brother, more so than your own brothers.
He was.
He was also very kind to the likes of us.
How did it happen in Banchon...
Does she know that he died in Banchon?
I saw the blood stains.
And the arms storage inside.
Regardless of any situation...
you should not be swayed by Sambong or me.
Even if I have to die...
even then, "Boon Yi must be smiling somewhere"...
Let me think of you that way.
I am really sorry.
I did not want to pull you in.
By any chance... did something happen because of it?
It is mine.
The storage is mine.
It was created when Banchon was set up.
I can't take them out now. If there is a day of bloodshed...
that's when I will take them out.
Feel free to report me.
Even if you did, it will be difficult to avoid suspicion on Banchon.
Why would you say it that way?
If that day ever comes...
make sure to make the right decision.
Do your best so that you and your people can survive.
When is... that day?
I do not know...
whether that day will come or not.
But it will be difficult not to use them for the sake of your safety.
Zhu Yuanzhang...
We received a message from Ming.
With Lord Jo Young Kyu...
you shared a close brotherly bond since childhood.
You must feel more sad than anyone.
Yes, I am.
How... did this happen?
I am not sure either...
how this happened.
Sir!
Is she the one?
- Is she Lord Sambong's lady? - You may say so.
Your Highness.
- What? - Yes, Zhu Yuanzhang seems to be dead.
There has been no official announcement from Ming yet
but according to our intel from the royal court, it seems to be true.
Zhu Yuanzhang...
So soon for Zhu Yuanzhang...
Yes, that's right.
Your Highness, Lord Ha Ryoon is here.
I didn't think Monk Jukryong was close enough to Lord Jo to pay him a visit.
- It's happened. - What is "it"?
Is it Zhu Yuanzhang?
Bang Ji, go to the houses
of Jo Joon, Shim Hyo Saeng and Nam Eun right away
and tell them to meet me tomorrow morning.
Yes, I understand.
Now things will really proceed with urgency.
Sambong will try to send troops now.
Let us strike at Sambong.
First, we get rid of the three leaders
Jung Do Jeon, Nam Eun, and Shim Hyo Saeng.
We seize the State Tribunal, surround the palace...
and ask for the Crown Prince...
But, Your Highness...
It is impossible to seize the State Tribunal and the palace
with just our hidden private soldiers.
Yes. Sook Beon and I may be able to bring the soldiers from other regions...
but how would we enter the capital?
To move that much military force in broad daylight
we will not be able to avoid people...
And if we try to move in the middle of the night
then the city gate will be closed.
Then we will have to fight them head-to-head.
Then the flame signal will be up right away.
Yes, I am sure.
So you should come up with a strategy.
I will think about it.
What did you say? Zhu Yuanzhang is dead?
Yes, sire. Our chance has finally arrived.
Please give us your decision!
It can't be, sire. The Liaodong conquest has too many variables!
If you have to calculate all the variables
how would you ever get anything done?
Sire, there are always variables on the battlefield.
However, we have had military training consistently for the past seven years.
Private soldiers have been abolished
and three years worth of military supplies have been stockpiled.
With this war, the chain of the master-retainer relationship will be cut
this country will become richer
and its abundance will be returned to the people, sire!
Have all of the princes come to the palace!
Your Majesty, Prince Jeongan has arrived.
I am here upon your calling, Father.
- Bang Gwa. - Yes, Father.
You have come to numerous battlefields with me
and achieved big accomplishments.
Thank you.
Bang Gan.
While I was not around, you did well leading the northeastern region.
I am also thankful for that.
It is my duty.
And Bang Won...
Bang Won, you have deep knowledge and brilliance
so you went to Ming and resolved a difficult diplomatic issue.
Bang Beon...
you have to learn from your older brothers and take after them.
- Do you understand? - Yes, I understand, Father.
That is why... one more time...
I would like you to help me just one more time.
All of you...
Let us all go to war with Liaodong together.
Minister of the Left!
His Majesty has already made up his mind.
Please help us!
I cannot possibly understand it or accept it.
After taking away all of our private soldiers
now he wants us to go to war?
While we are away in Liaodong
Father plans to buy time for the Crown Prince
to solidify his foundation in Hanyang.
That is not all.
If any of us die, Sambong will dance!
Sambong that bastard, he did a great job of starting the game!
His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!
I am very envious to see Father's trust in all of you.
I feel so grateful that Your Highness would say so.
I will pray for your safety.
For things to progress so quickly like this...
I have to think of a way to break through this. I have to!
This is Lord Ha Ryoon's letter.
There is only one way.
You are aware that late Queen Majesty's tomb is in the capital?
Mayors of Gyeonggi Province are taking turns to create its boundary.
Of course, Mayor of Ansan Lee Sook Beon is included.
When it is Lee Sook Beon's turn...
we can legally bring 500 soldiers into the capital on that day.
Moo Hyool, go to Mayor of Ansan Lee Sook Beon right now
and find out the date that he is coming to the Queen Majesty's tomb.
Yes, sire.
Between the date of our advance to Liaodong
and the date of Lee Sook Beon's turn...
which will come sooner?
We have decided on the day.
It is an auspicious day sent by the Meteorology Office.
Then you should take it to His Majesty.
Yes, sir.
Brother, I plan to bring all of the members of the Hidden Root
[Jung Do Gwang (Jung Do Jeon's brother)] and create support for this war.
- What? - Pardon? What is wrong?
What on earth are you saying?
Do you think I created the Hidden Root for things like that?
Why...
The most important duty of the Hidden Root
is to prevent the Sadaebu's own corruptions.
Because the Sadaebu has power, it can be corrupted any time.
No matter how great the government system is
if the Sadaebu is corrupted, everything is wasted!
I created it so that we can be vigilant
against our own greed and to keep an eye on each other.
However--
Of course, the king or some powerful group
may forget that people are the foundation
and try to destroy the system of Joseon that we created.
Of course we have to stop them.
Even if such terrible disaster occurs and the whole system is destroyed
we can survive only if we are hidden...
That is why I created it as a secret organization.
Even when we have the system now...
you were planning a plot from the shadows!
But...
Yes, I will keep that in mind.
- Let's tell Lord Sambong. - We can't.
Why not?
What would happen to Grandma Myo Sang as the owner of the storage?
She will be accused of working for Prince Jeongan and interrogated!
It will be the same for Warrior Moo Hyool.
It will be the same for you and me
since we used to stay in Prince Jeongan's house.
Also, there are so many weapons here.
Would the people at the State Tribunal
think this could happen without our cooperation?
Then what do we do now?
If that day ever comes...
make sure to make the right decision.
Do your best so that you and your people can survive.
Your Majesty will go to war?
Absolutely not!
Stop saying that it cannot be done.
You can treat my illness so that I can recover from it!
Brother, please consider your health!
Could you even ride a horse properly in your condition?
Brother, consider your age too!
Nonsense!
I will ride horses for at least another 20 years!
Minister of the Left Jo Joon is here.
Let him in.
Were you looking for me, sire?
Just because you have different thoughts from Sambong
I do not believe you are wrong.
I became king after breaking the royal command to conquer Liaodong.
However, sire, with such personal feelings--
Of course, that is not the only reason.
Please take care of the Crown Prince.
Please lead the Crown Prince...
so that he can be a great king.
Then what about other princes?
The other princes will leave with me to Liaodong.
By now, Lord Nam should be notifying the date of our departure in secret.
This is the royal command.
The date of departure is a secret.
Once you remember it, please burn it.
- Yes, I understand. - Then...
[Military force south of Hanyang. Assemble in front of Sukjeongmun Gate.
[At noon on August 20.]
The date of departure is August 20.
Yes. If the date that Lee Sook Beon comes to the capital is before then...
Since Moo Hyool went there, we will hear from him soon.
I have to go to Young Kyu's memorial service.
Please make the preparations.
Yes.
Your Highness!
When is it?
It is August 26.
August 26.
My dear!
The date of departure is August 20, and Lee Sook Beon is coming August 26.
How unfortunate!
Is there no other way?
Lee Sook Beon's turn is August 26.
[Jo Mal Saeng] Without Lee Sook Beon's soldiers
it will be difficult to succeed.
Then what should we do?
We have no choice but to go to war on August 20.
Yes. We have seven days until we leave.
We will have to make a decision before that.
Should we wait for a chance in the future
or should we bet our lives on a low probability?
Young Kyu, tell me.
This is an opportunity that you created for us.
How did it go?
Tonight...
I will strike down Sambong.
Then...
We have to retrieve the weapons from Banchon without getting caught.
Your Highness, this is Jukryong.
We will strike at Sambong tonight.
I have decided.
Your Highness, Heaven is on your side.
Your Majesty...
Why did you not tell us?
Don't be concerned.
It happens all the time
and I will recover soon.
That's how it has always been.
Sire, then the date of departure...
It is done now.
The date of departure has been postponed seven days.
It is seven days later, on August 27.
Lee Sook Beon's military force enters the capital on August 26.
I don't believe in Heaven, but it is truly mysterious.
It will be a big day.
If it fails, what will you do?
We will have to abandon Prince Jeongan.
If the big plan fails, prepare for the next step right away.
Yes, Moogook.
What should I prepare?
Burn all of the food storage rooms in Hanyang.
The date of departure is August 27.
Lee Sook Beon enters the capital on August 26.
We only have one day.
First, success of our plan...
depends on if we can get rid of Jung Do Jeon
Nam Eun, and Shim Hyo Saeng quickly.
We have to kill those three men to gain the military department.
Only then... can we make Father, Lord Jo Joon, and Uncle Ji Ran give up.
From Biguk Temple, make sure to identify the location of Jung Do Jeon that day.
You have to stop any moves Hwasadan and its spies might make.
Please don't worry, Your Highness.
Second...
it is about Lee Bang Ji.
We have to get Lee Bang Ji out
in order to have a higher chance of success.
- Jo Mal Saeng. - Yes, Your Highness.
I will come up with a strategy.
Third, we have to retrieve the weapons from Banchon in secret!
- Teacher and I will take care of it. - Yes, we will.
If we fail to take out the weapons...
it will be over for us before we even begin.
I am aware of it, Your Highness.
Please don't worry.
Now... until the day before the big day
don't do anything and relax...
Just wait... as if you are dead.
[After six days, one day before departure.]
[Morning of the big plan on August 26, 1398.]
Boon Yi, tomorrow is the departure day.
Have you finished your preparations?
What did you bring again?
This? It's dried soy bean paste.
Pack it with Bang Ji's load.
It will help with any stomach problems and get him full.
Here.
- Grandma, you came! - Here you are.
You brought something again?
You brought a lot of jerky yesterday.
My Moo Hyool was complaining that he couldn't take them all.
So I am giving them away to each family.
Warrior Moo Hyool hasn't said much, has he?
What would he say?
It's nothing.
I should go see Moo Hyool one more time.
If Moo Hyool didn't say much to his grandmother
it must mean that there won't be much happening, right?
- Are you nervous? - I am nervous.
As you said, if Prince Jeongan decides to execute his plan
then he has only today.
Then he will definitely try to get the weapons out of there.
If anything goes wrong, Banchon...
We should hope that nothing bad happens.
Finally, we go to war tomorrow.
You're right.
- Isn't he Woo Hak Joo? - Yes.
He was sent to exile, and returned to manage the books at Sungkyunkwan.
To manage books at that age...
[Jung Gi Joon (Jung Do Gwang's son)] Uncle, please return safely.
I will. Until the day I come back, you have to stay healthy and study hard.
Yes, Uncle.
Sure, sure...
Eat up.
Sir!
Were you eating here?
You should eat with your sister today.
I will go there soon.
Sure.
Please take good care of my Moo Hyool.
And you have to come back alive.
Don't worry too much. We are not going to the battlefield right away.
Bang Ji, let's talk for a moment. This way.
This is made from a jujube tree that was hit by lightening.
This is very expensive!
If you keep this with you, all the arrows will miss you!
When I was getting one for my Moo Hyool, I also got one for you, Bang Ji.
Thank you.
I hope everyone returns safely without being harmed.
We should. I will do my best.
It seems that things are settling in Banchon.
You have worked very hard for it
and you have done very well.
Please don't mention it.
Pal Bong, Sang Man, and the ones who lived in Gaegyeong
do a great job.
Don't say that. You go around Banchon every day and meet with everyone.
You listen to their problems, and resolve their disputes.
You are doing a great job.
I am happy to hear compliments.
I am thankful that you allowed us.
In the end, I was not able to resolve that issue.
Pardon?
I planned a country and agonized over it...
But I was not able to solve the issue of communicating with the people.
Pardon me...
Is it true that the people are the foundation?
Forgive me. I went to Jungryunam by chance.
It means that in the mind of the Sadaebu who try to rule the country
only the people should be the foundation.
When the people become the foundation and the center
it will be far in the future.
Why is that so?
It is because the people are responsible for production.
They do not have time or freedom.
They are too busy for the awakening.
Of course, a few people will learn to read.
However, it is truly impossible for everyone.
If you continue to agonize over it, you will find a way to solve it.
Did you finish packing them up?
- There is a little more left. - All right. Let's go.
By the way, what about the explosives over there?
There was no mention of explosives. Just add the weapons.
Moo Hyool!
Moo Hyool! Moo Hyool!
Where did he go? He is leaving tomorrow. Moo Hyool!
Is he here?
Moo Hyool, are you here?
What is that?
My back!
- Be careful. - My back...
What are all these?
Sister...
This...
All of these are swords!
Sis!
- Grandma. - Sis.
What on earth are these?
If these are in Banchon... we will get into big trouble.
What on earth are these?
What on earth are you doing?
Grandma...
Hurry up and answer me!
Tonight, His Highness will strike at Lord Sambong.
Sis... Sis!
Then will you fight with Bang Ji?
No, they've planned to get Bang Ji out separately.
Moo Hyool... stop. Please stop.
Don't go, Moo Hyool.
Moo Hyool, we don't need anything.
All of it is useless!
I cannot quit.
Sister, Moo Hyool cannot quit.
Why not?
You told me to be successful, Grandma.
Being successful meant taking responsibility.
Young Kyu also died while fulfilling his responsibility.
His Highness has provided for our family until now.
This is my job... and my responsibility.
My goodness... my goodness...
Moo Hyool, once this is over...
you have to quit.
Answer me.
Once the work is over, you will quit, right?
Yes, Moo Hyool.
I also want you to quit once this is over.
Yes. If His Highness becomes successful from this work
I will feel free to quit.
One in a million chance, if it doesn't go well...
I will still quit.
My goodness, yes!
You have to make a promise with me. Promise me!
Yes, I will.
You should also promise me, Grandma.
If this goes wrong at all...
don't worry about me, don't look back...
You have to run away.
Promise me! Do you understand?
I do.
You have to take these out with you?
If two of you take them out, it will be dangerous.
I have to move them. It will be safer with me!
Here.
It's fine. I am not going as a soldier. I am going as a guard for Lord Sambong.
And you know that your brother used to be the Venomous Magpie.
Yes. I used to be very worried when I was little.
Now I will put my faith in you.
Sure.
Just for tonight...
If nothing happens just for tonight...
Bang Ji, can you stay over here tonight?
Lord Sambong is busy today...
He must be...
When will you be done?
After the curfew at 10, around midnight?
Even if it's late, I would really like you to sleep here tonight.
I really want to make you breakfast. All right?
Yes, thank you.
What's all this?
It's for the military supply office.
You know the rice that was saved up from Sungkyunkwan?
We're bringing it to them.
You mean this is the food for the soldiers going to war?
Be safe.
Sister, this is it. We're almost there.
- Where are you going? - My goodness!
You scared me!
Why are you showing up out of nowhere?
What did I do to get you upset?
By the way... what are all these?
It's rice!
We're taking it to the military supply office.
I see.
Why is rice so soft?
Well, rice is...
Wait a moment.
What's... in here?
- This is just... - It's rice.
Wait, look...
What are you doing?
Swords in Banchon?
- Please lower your voice. - You'll be in big trouble!
Why are you doing this?
Look, Sang Man... Please spare us just this time.
Please spare us!
If anything goes wrong, Banchon will be destroyed!
That's why! Just this time!
I'm sorry, Mister. Just for today.
Let's hurry.
Seriously...
I will tell you the information from Hwasadan on the mainland.
Currently, Zhu Di returned from Shenyang to Beijing.
It is presumed that 20,000 soldiers stationed in Liaodong followed him.
Does it mean that Zhu Di made up his mind?
It is too early to tell.
If you consider Zhu Yunwen who will be the new emperor and Zhu Di
it is true that Zhu Di is at a disadvantage.
But the people around Zhu Yunwen will not leave Zhu Di alone.
And Zhu Di will not be struck without doing anything.
That is where our victory flag of conquest lies.
Is it over?
No, they are still in discussion.
I just made a report...
I see.
You will be leaving tomorrow.
The day really does come.
Are you not afraid?
I am scared...
and I am worried.
Here.
You're the only one without this.
When you go to war...
this will keep you safe, even if just a little bit.
Since then...
after the summer festival in Yiseo County...
Hurry up!
It was very difficult... to make any clothes.
Go!
I can't stand to see you.
Leave!
So, take it. Don't say anything.
Well...
I have this.
I would like you to wear it.
Grandma Myo Sang gave you this to wish for your safe return.
I am more worried about you.
I won't be around, but Moomyung members will continue to be in Hanyang.
I'm letting you borrow it.
When I come back, you have to give it back to me.
When I return...
then...
will we be able to dream together?
That is the curfew bell.
We will begin now, my dear.
My dear...
No matter what happens... I will not regret it.
[Yi Bang Won's House] Hey! Stop there!
[Yi Bang Gan's House]
What about Sambong?
He is at Nam Eun's vacation house.
Let's go!
Yes, sir!
Let my prayer be heard...
Please allow my Moo Hyool's safe return
and allow Bang Ji to return safely--
Grandma.
My my...
You are here.
You must have been praying.
Yes. He is leaving tomorrow, and I feel very nervous.
Have you seen Sang Man by any chance?
I haven't seen him.
His relative came from his hometown for an urgent matter earlier.
So he went out.
His relative?
He said he'd be back by tomorrow morning.
Yes, I got it.
Therefore, within 20 days after crossing Amnok River
we will occupy all the way through the provincial government of Liaoyang.
Shenyang Castle, the heart of Liaodong...
will fall into our hands within 40 days.
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[Six Flying Dragons]
I am tired, Bang Won.