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Confirmation?
To see if I can do it,Episode 46
I went to see them and confirm it.
Moo Hyul.
Yes, Your Highness.
Bang Seok...
Jeong Do Jeon...
I'll have to kill them.
Whatever decision he comes up with,
you have to follow it no matter what.
But how?
Your private army got taken
and you will always be monitored.
Young Gyu Hyungnim has risked his life to protect the armory, but
even gathering the troops will be hard.
Even gathering right away will not be easy.
If we gather, it will be reported fast.
Young Gyu Hyung
has arranged a place for us.
Young Gyu Hyung's
funeral.
People who have been separated into each district,
Young Gyu Hyung's colleagues,
comrades, and our people,
send a message to everyone.
In the place arranged by Jo Young Gyu,
tell everyone to gather.
Blood stains.
You see it, right?
Can you go and get a hammer?
Lee Shin Jeok
You're here?
It was Guksan swordsmanship.
My hesitation...
My recklessness...
What should we do?
Where is His Highness the Prince?
Over there.
Of the people who came to offer their condolences, the people you specified
have been escorted by me.
Right.
But Lord Lee Shin Jeok also came.
What should I do?
Leave him out for now.
You also came, Brothers-in-law?
Yes, Hyung-nim.(Min Mu Jil and Min Moo Gu)
I'm sorry, Husband.
Minister Jo
ended up like this because of the thing I requested.
If you put it that way, everyone's already wrong from the moment they were born.
Don't say that.
- Let's go in.- Yes.
To think that Young Gyu Hyung died like this...(Lee Cheon Woo)
I can't believe it.
Was it from Lord Sam Bong's side?
Nothing's confirmed yet.(Lee Bang Won: Prince Jeong An, Lee Seong Gye's 5th son)
While protecting our armory,
he just ended up like this.
It's obvious. Who could have done it?
Casting away all of us who risked our lives in the battlefield for His Highness,
Sam Bong, that bastard, is benefiting from all of it.
Bang Won, are you just going to stay like this? Let's overthrow this now.(Lee Bang Gan: Prince Hwoe An, Lee Seong Gye's 4th son)
What can we do at this moment?
It's all a gamble now anyway.
Young Gyu already told us to secretly take out private soldiers no matter what.(Park Po)
Aren't we supposed to do something?
All of you
are people who have close relations with Young Gyu Hyung,
so I selectively gathered you here.
From here on,
until the 49th day of Young Gyu Hyungnim's death, we will hold a funeral rite seven times at Hongji temple.
All of you must attend.
Let's closely discuss the situation.
The opportunity that Young Gyu Hyungnim arranged
must not be in vain.
What about Lord Ha Ryun?
He's been contacted so he's probably on his way.
Lord Sam Bong came.
The one woman must be Wife Min
and there are ten men.
So all those who are against the private army dissolution have gathered.
Will I end up fighting Bang Ji?
Will I lose?
What happened?
I think it's Cheok Sa Gwang.
What?
My goodness. They say that the Wang Family is hiding in Banchon
as the Oak Family.
They got caught as they were going out of Banchon
and they were arrested.
They probably died.
That's too bad. The child didn't even look like he was ten-years old yet.
Your Highness.
He was more like a brother to you than your real brothers, right?
He was.
He also treated people like us well.(Boon Yi: Banchon's Leader)
How could it happen in Banchon...
You know that he died in Banchon?
I have seen blood stains
and the inside of the armory.
In any kind of situation,
you must not be swept away by me or Sam Bong.
Even if I die,
still,
you'll probably be smiling somewhere else.
So I will be able to think that way.
I'm really sorry.
I wanted to at least keep you out of it.
Do you have anything to say because of it?
It's mine. That storage is mine.
It was made when Banchon was established, and it can't be taken out now. If there is ever bloodshed,
it will be probably be taken out then.
Expose it if you want.
Even if you do, Banchon won't be able to avoid the criminal charge.
Why do you say it like that?
It's so that you will make a good decision when that day comes,
so that you will do your best for yourself and for your people.
When is that?
I don't know
whether that day will come or not.
But even if it's for your sake, I still don't think I will be able to keep myself from using it.
Zhu Yuan Zhang
Ju Won Jang (Zhu Yuanzhang)...
A message came from Ming.
You and Lord Jo Young Gyu
were close like brothers, even before.
Nobody would feel worse than you.
Yes. That's right.
How could this happen?
I also don't know
how this happened.
Elder!
Is it that woman? Lord Sam Bong's woman?
It's like that.
Your Highness!
What?
Yes. It seems that Ju Won Jang (Zhu Yuanzhang) has died.
There hasn't been an official declaration from the Mings, but according to our intelligence in the royal court,
it seems to be the truth.
Ju Won Jang...
Ju Won Jang... This fast?
Yes. That's right.
Your Highness, Lord Ha Ryun has arrived.
I don't think Monk Jeok Ryong was ever close enough to Lord Jo Young Gyu to give his condolences.
That thing has happened.
That thing?
Was it Ju Won Jang?
Bang Ji, immediately go to Jo Joon, Shim Hyo Saeng, and Nam Eun's houses and tell them to see me in the morning.
Yes. I understand.
Things are becoming critical now.
Sam Bong will now dispatch the troops.
Let's attack Sam Bong.
Let's first get rid of Sam Bong, Nam Eun, and Shim Hyo Saeng, then take over the investigation bureau,
surround the royal palace
ask for the title of crown prince.
But, Your Highness.
It's not possible to take over the investigation bureau and the palace with the soldiers we hid away.
Yes. Sook Bun and I could gather the provincial troops,
but how would we be able to enter the capital?
We can't move that many soldiers in broad daylight without people knowing.
If we move them in the darkness of the night, the gates will be closed.
Then we would have to go with a siege.
If we do, then the fire signal will go up right away.
Yes. That's right.
So think of a plan.
I will think about it.
What? Ju Won Jang (Zhu Yuanzhang) has died?
Yes, Your Highness. This our chance. Please give your command.
You must not, Your Highness. There are so many variables to the Liaodong expedition.
If we have to consider all the variables in everything, what can we do in this world?
Your Highness, there are always variables in the battlefield,
but we have continuously had the battle formation training.
We have dissolved the private armies
and three years worth of provisions have been prepared.
With this war, we will be able to break the chain of submission to the strong,
and the land of Three Kingdoms will be even more prosperous. And that prosperity
will go back to the people, Your Highness.
Tell all the princes to come to the palace.
Your Highness, Prince Jeong An is entering.
I came here because of your summons.
Bang Gwa.
Yes, Father.
You have made a lot of contributions while accompanying me in a lot of battlefield.
Thank you.
Bang Gan, while I was not present, you did well in guiding the North.
I am also grateful for that.
It's the obvious thing to do.
And Bang Won, you are educated and intelligent.
You have also resolved a difficult diplomacy problem in Ming.
Bang Beon, you have to learn from your older brothers' good traits. Do you understand?
Yes. I understand, Father.
So, once again,
it would be nice if you can help me one more time.
All of you, with me,
let's go to Liaodong.
Left Minister. His Majesty has already made his decision. Please help us.
I just cannot understand or approve of it.
He took all of our private armies and now he's telling us to go to war.
While we are at Liaodong,
His Highness is going to earn more time for the crown prince to have a foothold in Hanyang.
That's not all. If we die, Sam Bong will be dancing (from happiness).
Sam Bong, this bastard, has laid out a fine plan.
Crown Prince is here!
Seeing Father's trust in all of you, I feel very envious.
That's very generous of you to say, Your Highness.
I wish you all good fortune in the war.
How could things proceed so quickly? I have to think of a way to break through.
It's a letter from Lord Ha Ryun.
There's only one way.
You know that Her Highness' royal tomb is in the capital, right?
The military governors near Gyeonggi are taking turns to construct boundaries for a grave.
Of course, Ansan Governor Lee Suk Beon is also included.
When Lee Suk Beon's turn comes,
that day, lawfully 500 soldiers
can go into the capital.
Moo Hyul, immediately go to Ansan Governor Lee Suk Beon.
Find out when he's going to Her Highness' royal tomb.
Yes.
Between the date of march to Liaodong and the date of Lee Sook Beon's turn,
Which one would be faster?
We have the date for the military expedition. It's the lucky day sent by the meteorological office.
Then, deliver this to His Highness.
Yes, my Lord.
Hyungnim, all the members of Milbon have been mobilized(Jeong Do Kwang: Jeong Do Jeon's younger brother)
and are trying to generate public opinion in agreement with this war.
- What?- Why are you like that?
What are you saying?
- Do you think I created Milbon to do that?- Why...
Milbon's most important duty is
to stop the Sadaebu's own corruption.
The Sadaebu can become corrupt with power at any time.
No matter how good a bureaucratic system we create,
if the Sadaebu become corrupt, everything will be for nothing.
So it's set up for them to be on guard for each others' desires and keep watch over each other.
- But...- Of course, if the king,
or some powerful group, forgets the ideals of Minbon (the people are the root)
and tries to ruin the system we made for Joseon,
we have to boldly rise up and prevent it.
If such a tragedy happens,
and all the systems are destroyed,
it has to take cover and hide for it to survive.
I made it a hidden association.
Even when a system is held in place like now,
how could you still try to use such crafty maneuvers.
Yes. I will keep that in mind.
Please tell Elder Sam Bong.
- We must not.- Why?
What will happen to Grandma Myo Sang, as the storage owner?
She will be arrested as Prince Jeong An's person and will receive harsh interrogation.
It will be the same for Moo Hyul.
It will the same for the two of us who came from Prince Jeong An's residence.
Also, this many weapons are in Banchon.
Would the investigation bureau think this could have been done without our cooperation?
Then, what do we do now?
If that day comes,
make a good decision. For yourself and for your people,
do your best for all of you to survive.
How can you say you are going to enter the battle yourself?
It can't ever happen.
Stop saying that I can't
- and just help me recover from the disease.- Hyungnim!
You must think of your health at a time like this.
Can you even properly ride a horse like this? Hyungnim,
- you're also aging.- Nonsense.
I will still ride a horse for 20 more years!
Left Minister Jo Joon is entering.
Let him in!
You called for me, Your Highness.
I
don't think that you're wrong
just for having different thoughts than Sam Bong.
I
am someone who became a king after disobeying a royal command to conquer Liaodong.
But, Your Highness, that kind of personal feeling...
Of course, it's not because of that.
Left Minister, take charge of the crown prince.
Please guide the crown prince to become
an amazing king.
Then what about the other princes?
The other princes
will go to Liaodong with me. Right about now,
Lord Nam Eun must be secretly
informing them about the expedition.
It's the royal command.
The date of the military expedition is highly confidential
so please memorize it and destroy it.
Yes. I know.
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South Hanyang troops, assemble in front of Sukjeon Gate, August 20 ohshi (11am-1pm)
So the expedition is on the 20th.
Yes. If Lee Suk Beon's turn to come to the capital is
a day before the 20th...
Moo Hyul went so there will be news soon.
I have to go to Young Gyu Hyung's funeral rite. Please prepare.
Your Highness!
When is it?
It's on August 26.
26th...
- It's on the 26th.- Husband.
The day of the expedition is the 20th. The day Lee Suk Beon comes back
is on the 26th. We screwed up.
Is there really no way?
Lee Suk Beon's
turn will be on the 26th.
Without Lord Lee Suk Beon,(Jo Mal Saeng)
- it will be hard to succeed.- Then, what should we do?
We have to march on the day of the expedition no matter what.
Seven days until the expedition.
Before that, we have to make a choice.
Look for another opportunity in the future
or risk our lives on a small chance.
Young Gyu Hyung, tell me.
You were the one who created this opportunity.
- What happened?- Tonight,
we will attack Sam Bong.
- Then...- We must remove
the weapons in Banchon without getting caught.
Your Highness, this is Jeok Ryong.
I will attack Sam Bong today.
I have decided.
The heavens are on your side, Your Highness.
Your Highness.
Why didn't you say anything?
Don't concern yourself.
It's something that has always happened
and it will get better soon.
It has always been like that.
Then, Your Highness, the date of the expedition...
It's done. The date of the expedition
has been postponed for seven days.
It will be on August 27th.
Lee Suk Beon's Ansan troops
will enter the capital on the 26th.
I don't believe in heaven's will but
it's really mysterious.
There will be a revolt on that day.
If it fails, what should we do, Mugeuk?
We'd have to get rid of Prince Jeong An.
If the revolt fails, get ready with the next preparations.
Yes, Mugeuk. What should I prepare?
Set all of the grain storages
in Hanyang on fire.
The expedition is on the 27th.
The day Lee Suk Beon enters the capital
is the 26th.
We only have one day.
First, the result of the rebellion
depends on whether we can kill
Jeong Do Jeon, Nam Eun, and Shim Hyo Saeng in the early stage.
We have to kill them to easily get a hold of the Three National Armies.
And only by doing that we'll be able to make Father, Lord Jo Joon and Ji Ran give up.
As for Bi Guk Temple,
clearly figure out Jeong Do Jeon's location.
Hwasadan and the spy's movements need to be blocked.
Don't worry, Your Highness.
Second is Lee Bang Ji.
We have to lure Lee Bang Ji out to raise our chances of success.
Jo Mal Saeng.
Yes, Your Highness.
I will come up with a plan.
Third, we have to secretly take out the hidden weapons in Banchon.
Master and I will be in charge of it.
Yes, we will.
If you fail at taking removing the weapons, we will come to an end even before we begin.
I am aware of that, Your Highness. Don't worry.
From now until the day of the rebellion,
don't do anything and be calm and composed.
You have to wait
as if you're dead.
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6 days later, a day before the expedition, August 26, 1398, the morning of rebellion day
Leader. Tomorrow is the expedition.
Are you all done with the preparations.
Why did you bring this?
This is dried fermented bean paste.
Put it in Bang Ji's luggage.
If he eats this, he won't have stomachaches and he will be strong.
Here.
Grandmother! You're here?
Yes.
You brought something again, didn't you? You brought beef jerky yesterday,
Moo Hyul says that there's too much and he can't bring it all
so I'm just sharing it.
Did... Moo Hyul not say anything?
About what?
It's nothing.
I should go see Moo Hyul one more time.
If Moo Hyul didn't say anything to Grandma, then nothing's wrong, right?
Are you anxious?
I am.
Like you said, if Prince Jeong An
is going to do something, he can only do it today.
He will surely take out the weapons
and if something goes wrong, Banchon will...
We have to hope that nothing bad happens.
Tomorrow is finally the expedition day.
That's right.
Isn't that Woo Hak Joo?
Yes. After his exile, he was appointed as manager of the book storage in Seonggyungwan.
A book storage manager at that age?
Uncle, you have to stay safe.(Jeong Gi Joon: Jeong Do Kwang's son)
Yes. Until the day I return,
you must be healthy and do well in your studies.
Yes, Uncle.
Right, right. Eat.
Aigoo. My Lord.
So you were eating here, Bang Ji?
You should eat with your sister today.
I'm thinking of going there in a bit.
Okay.
Make sure to take care of our Moo Hyul.
Also, you have to come back alive, okay?
Don't worry too much. We're not going to war right away.
Bang Ji, come see me for a bit. Come here.
This is made from a jujube tree that got hit by lightning.
It's really expensive.
If you wear this, all the arrows will move away from you.
While thinking of getting it for our Moo Hyul, I thought of getting you one as well.
Thank you.
It would be great if no one got hurt and everyone returned safely.
We have to. I will do my best.
It seems that Banchon is also finding it's place.
You have worked hard. You did well.
It's nothing. Ajussi Pal Bong, Ajussi Sang Man,
and the people, who used to stay in the Gaegyeong's Banchon, have always been good.
No. You went around Banchon every day meeting the people, without missing anyone,
listening to people's problems and resolving any conflicts. You are doing a very good job.
It's nice to hear compliments.
It's all thanks to your permission.
In the end, I couldn't solve that problem.
Pardon?
I have planned the country and have pondered on it but
I couldn't solve the communication with the people.
That...
Do you really think that the people are the foundation and roots?
I'm sorry. I went to Jeokryunam by coincidence.
Inside the hearts of Sadaebu who practice politics, the people have to be the only foundation.
But the day that the people become the foundation and center of the world
is still far away.
Why do you think so?
The people are in charge of production.
The people have no time to spare.
They're too busy to be enlightened.
Of course, a few people learn to read and write for at least a little bit.
But it's impossible for a lot of people.
If you will keep on thinking about it,
you will also be able to solve that problem.
You've piled it all up, right?
It will be done in a bit.
Okay. Let's go.
What about that gunpowder?
They didn't mention gunpowder. Let's just put in the weapons.
Moo Hyul!
Moo Hyul! Moo Hyul!
Where did he go when tomorrow is the expedition? Moo Hyul!
Is he here?
Moo Hyul, are you here?
What is that?
- Ah! My waist!- Be careful.
My waist.
What is all this?
Noonim!
These... These are swords!
- Grandmother.- Noonim.
What are all these?
This... If it's in Banchon...
It will be a problem.
Just what is this? What are you doing?
Grandma.
Hurry and answer me!
Tonight, Prince Jeong An will attack Lord Sam Bong.
Noonim. Noonim!
T-Then are you... going to fight Bang Ji?
No. We have planned to lure Bang Ji away.
Moo Hyul.
Quit. Stop this. Don't go, Moo Hyul.
Moo Hyul. I don't need anything.
I don't need anything. Nothing!
I can't quit.
Noonim. Moo Hyul can't quit.
Why?
You told me to be successful, Grandma.
Being successful means being responsible.
Young Gyu Hyungnim also died while taking responsibility.
Prince Jeong An has taken responsibility for our family until now.
This is something that I have to do. It's my duty.
My goodness.
Moo Hyul, then when all of this is over, quit.
Answer me. When everything is over, you're going to quit, right?
Right, Moo Hyul. I also want you to quit when this is over.
Yes. If this goes well for His Highness,
If it goes well, I will quit lightheartedly.
If by any chance, it doesn't work,
I will still quit.
Aigoo. That's right.
Promise me. Promise.
Okay. I understand.
Grandma, promise me one thing too.
If this goes wrong,
you mustn't worry about me and you have to run without looking back.
Promise me. Do you understand?
Okay.
You have to take this out, right?
It's dangerous if you two take it out. I'll have to move it. It's safer with me.
Okay. Now.
It's okay. I'm not going as a battle soldier but as Elder Sam Bong's bodyguard.
Also, you know that your brother was the Viper.
Fine. I was worried about you when we were young but now you're capable.
Right.
Just for tonight.
If nothing happens tonight...
Brother, can't you sleep here tonight?
Elder Sam Bong is busy today.
I see.
What time do you think it will end?
About ten in the evening.
Even if it's late, it would be nice if you could sleep here.
It's just because I want to make you breakfast. Do you understand?
Yes. Thank you.
Wow! What is all this?
This is going to the military supplies office.
Seonggyungwan is saving up on rice. This is from that. I'm going to deliver it there.
You're talking about the military provisions for the expedition, right?
Take care on your way.
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Noonim, it's here. We're almost there.
Where are you going?
Ah! You surprised me! Why are you appearing all of a sudden?
What did I do wrong for you to react that way?
But what are all these?
It's rice. We're going to deliver military provisions to the military supplies office.
I see.
Why is the rice so soft and squishy?
Well, rice is...
Wait a second.
This is... What's inside?
- This is just...- It's rice.
Aigoo. That!
Wait. Look here.
What are you doing?
-Swords in Banchon?-Lower your voice.
We'll have a hard time with this. Why are you doing this?
Look here, Sang Man.
Please spare us this one time. Just this once.
If something happens, the whole of Banchon will be shattered.
That's why just this once...
I'm sorry, Ajussi. Just for today.
Hurry.
I will tell you about the Hwasadan report from the Mainland.(Songhyeonbang: Nam Eun's vacation house)
Right now Ju Che (Zhu Di) has gone to Bookpyeong (Beiping) from Shimyang (Shenyang).
Of the main forces of Liaodong, 20,000 seem to have followed.
Then did Ju Che make his decision?
We can't make a conclusion for sure yet.
Looking at the strategical standpoints between Ju Yoon Moon (Zhu Yunwen) and Ju Che,
it is true that Ju Che (Zhu Di) is at a disadvantage.
But Ju Yoon Moon's close people
will not just let Ju Che (Zhu Di) be.
Also, Ju Che will never take it while doing nothing.(Jang Ji Hwa) (Lee Geun)
That's where our expedition's success lies.
Is it over?
No. They're still talking.
I only made my report.
Right.
Tomorrow will be the expedition.
A day like this finally comes.
Are you not scared?
I'm scared and worried.
This.
You're the only one who doesn't have something like this.
When you go into war, this will keep you a bit safer.
At that time,
after the Chilseok Festival in the Western district...
Hurry and do it.
Making clothes was really difficult for me.
Go. I don't even want to see your face.
Go.
So take this and don't say anything.
Hey.
This.
I would like it if you wear it.
Grandma Myo Sang gave this to you saying that you should safely come back after the war.
I'm more worried about you.
I'm not even here and the Nameless will still be in Hanyang.
I'm lending it to you.
When I come back, make sure to return it to me.
♫ I can't say that name ♫
♫ so i buried it in my heart ♫
When I return,
at that time,
♫ Because I cannot put up with you ♫
will we be able to dream together?
♫ Only tears that resemble you ♫
♫ flow. ♫
♫ My breath gets cut off ♫
♫ It's carved in my body ♫
♫ The more I forget, the more it hurts ♫
♫ In my frozen heart that has seemed to stopped ♫
♫ Time that is you flows ♫
It's the curfew bell.
We're starting now.
Husband.
Whatever happens, I will not regret it.
Hey, ladies!(Lee Bang Won's house)
Lee Bang Gan's house
What about Sam Bong?
He's in Nam Eun's vacation house, Songhyeonbang.
- Let's go!- Yes!
I pray, I pray.
Please let our Moo Hyul come back safely.
Please let Bang Ji come back safely as well.
Grandma.
You're here, Leader?
I see that you're praying.
Yes. I'm very anxious because the expedition is tomorrow.
By any chance, have you seen Ajussi Sang Man?
I haven't seen him.
Ah...
A while ago, he said he had urgent thing at his hometown because his relatives came.
He said that and left.
Relatives?
He said he'll be back tomorrow morning.
Yes. I understand.
So 20 days after crossing the Yalu River,
from Pasabu (Dandong) to Liaoyang headquarters, we'll capture them all.
Liaodong's center, Shimyang Fortress,
in less than 40 days,
will fall to our army.
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Six Flying Dragons
I am very tired, Bang Won.