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[Episode 31] And the final one is
all members and relatives of the royal family will be barred from politics.
Once the country is founded
all rights and power will be taken away from the royal relatives.
They will not be allowed to do anything.
So I will prevent any of them acting at their own discretion.
To make people smile.
To protect all of your dreams.
How?
Politics.
The one that protects dreams and makes people smile.
Yes, you should help other people feel the joy of life.
The feeling of being helpless.
You will never be able stand it.
Let's go.
- No authority can be inherited? - That's right.
Also, they are vetted and kept in check by the Sadaebu.
So the prime minister will have the concentrated authority
and the king only has the right to appoint the prime minister?
Yes, that's why I believe you are the only one
for the prime minister in the country we create.
Also, whether the country is successful or not
should not be determined by Yi Seong Gye, who will become king.
I believe it should be determined by you, who will become prime minister.
How could the current king of Goryeo accept this system?
Right. Even if the king himself accepts it...
the custom is scarier than the system.
The royal power that has been handed down for hundreds of years
will not fall apart that easily.
Unlike the kings of Goryeo, General Yi Seong Gye will accept it.
He knows shame, values honor, and cares for people.
He is more Confucian than any scholars of Confucianism.
Yes, he would be.
Brother, once a country is founded
there is a growth phase, a moderation phase, and difficult phase.
Goryeo's system has already reached a point of killing its own people.
It's been a long time since the system crumbled. It remains in name only!
It has entered the difficult phase a long time ago
and the people wish for a new country!
If this is not an order from Heaven, then what is?
Brother...
Please... become the prime minister of this new country.
Brother...
Please... please.
Please accept my sincere wish.
If I didn't think of you as the prime minister from the beginning
I may not have been able to actualize this plan.
Brother, please...
Please accept my wish.
Sambong...
Why are you doing this to me? Just why?
You should carry the load that you are meant for!
You already know.
I... I have already used too many schemes and tricks.
I have too many flaws as a scholar of Confucianism.
In the perfect country of the Sadaebu that you created...
you wish for me to become the last stone without flaws?
It is a sweet sentiment.
- Teacher, I caught her. - What do you mean?
Cho Young was Ji Cheon Tae of Moomyung.
Was she really?
Yes. She knew about the meeting with you and Teacher Poeun.
We arrested her at Jangyeonggak.
Yes, you've done well.
Did the conversation go well with Teacher Poeun?
I spoke to him from my heart. All we can do is wait for him to hear it.
Where is Cho Young?
General Nam Eun said it's dangerous to leave Cho Young in the State Tribunal
so he planned to confine her and interrogate her somewhere else.
We still don't know how big Moomyung is
but this means we've lost Hwasadan.
It will also be a big misfortune for them.
You've done very well.
Thank you.
You should take charge of that matter going forward
whether it be Cho Young or Moomyung.
With your competence, you will be handle it efficiently.
Yes, I will. I will definitely get it done.
Thank you.
You were defeated by Yi Bang Won?
Cho Young was exposed as one of our members and arrested.
That rookie Yi Bang Won!
- Did she go to the State Tribunal? - No.
It seems that she was confined separately in a secret place.
Since Baek Geun Soo died, it's difficult to check on His Majesty's moves.
And now Cho Young...
Find the location of Cho Young first.
This is not an ordinary matter. You should report it.
Wait a little while.
Ji Cheon Tae's exposure means that half of our intel power is gone!
Because of your mistake!
Cho Young has to be in Hwasadan
for her to influence the noble class and the Sadaebu
so that they can influence His Majesty.
Now we've lost our influence over His Majesty!
That's not all.
It takes several steps to figure out what Jung Mong Joo is planning inside!
How could I not know about such a serious problem?
How is the progress with finding our new swordsman?
No matter how much I think about it, I don't think it should be Jung Mong Joo.
I'm thinking about that too, so be patient.
Do you admit that you're a member of Moomyung?
Is it Yi Bang Won?
Maengdo Chiryak that Yi Bang Won mentioned...
It didn't mean anything.
Of course! There was a reason
that Lee In Gyeom and Hong In Bang paid attention to him.
He is great for his young age.
Did you give him plenty of compliments?
You should.
He might be feeling very uneasy right now.
What do you mean by that?
Who are you?
I have been waiting for a very long time.
For me?
In this room, in this place... there is no space for you.
- How did it go? - Did Cho Young start talking?
No. She just keeps saying strange things.
Strange things?
She says she will only speak to Bang Won.
Only to me?
Wow, when you captured Cho Young, the leader of Hwasadan
I became sure again! I really got on the right team!
You said at Dohwa Mansion...
that you want to participate in politics to protect our dreams.
I think you can do it. No, not think. You will do it!
I am sure of it!
This was the first time I saw so many people smiling together.
You made that happen, Young Master.
Young Master, what's wrong?
Do you know when my dream started?
Pardon?
On the day Gil Tae Mi died... that day.
It was since that moment when I was acknowledged by you.
Because of me?
To be honest, in my mind...
I was very proud then.
You told me...
that it was the first time you saw so many people smile together.
You knew that I made it happen.
I was so happy to hear it...
that I felt as if I would die.
Politics that make people smile and happy.
It was my dream since then.
Then what's wrong? You should do it.
Why don't you do it?
I'm just telling you.
- I heard you wanted to see me. - Yes.
If Jung Mong Joo doesn't move the way we want
we have to find a new sword again!
A useful sword like Hong Ryoon when we got rid of King Gongmin.
I have to take my chance here.
Please leave us alone.
And have the soldiers outside leave as well.
Leave you alone?
But why?
What trick can I pull off from here?
I only wish to relieve your curiosity.
Stay with the soldiers for a while.
Yes.
When I thought about it, it was strange.
Why did General Nam Eun not ask me?
He should check with me what and how much I heard at Jangyeonggak.
You probably didn't say anything.
What did you want to tell me?
I know the beginning part of what Sambong told Poeun.
You probably heard the latter part of the talk.
Why don't we exchange our versions?
Why?
I can just ask Teacher
so why should I exchange it with you, the enemy?
"Confine... General Yi Seong Gye in a prison called the kingship."
"Confine the whole family of Yi Seong Gye, too.
"It's not a country ruled by the king."
"It's a country ruled by a prime minister"
"who manages the law, the system, and the ordinance."
To confine General Yi Seong Gye in a prison called the kingship?
Sambong, you've come up with such an extraordinary idea.
Someone said that a turbulent time is hell for the weak.
Because the powerful one's desire spreads its wings in turbulent times.
Then what is the reign of peace?
It is hell for the powerful.
Confine all the powerful people...
and the weak people can live safely with at least a minimum level of wealth.
Wouldn't it be a reign of peace?
Just how will you confine the powerful?
Through the law, the system, ordinances, and by keeping each other in check.
The most important system in the new country
confines the most powerful king and the royal family
in the strongest prison.
In the strongest prison?
He said he'd confine the king and the royal family in the strongest prison.
The latter part isn't much different from what I heard, is it?
They saw even the great King Gongmin fall apart from self-righteousness.
Rather than leaving the destiny of a country to an individual king
leaving the destiny of a country to law, the system, and ordinances
is the natural, and proper, decision.
But you don't like it, do you?
No matter how great the country is
you can't like the country where you have no power.
Also, how can you be sure that the prime minister will do a good job?
The Sadaebu exist to create fools.
Our Moomyung doesn't oppose a new country.
We were going to support General Yi Seong Gye's taking the throne.
I assure you that it's true.
We were also planning to get rid of Hong In Bang and Gil Tae Mi
and stop Choi Young's reckless war.
In fact, we are on the same team.
Except for only one thing.
What is it?
Private land reform.
Were you... a bunch of petty people only trying to protect your land?
I thought Moomyung would have a bigger goal.
Don't you want to know more... about the bigger goal of Moomyung?
Please give it careful consideration.
Moomyung and you will go well together.
We don't like the private land reform
and you probably don't like the system of rule by the prime minister.
A country can be founded with those two excluded.
Don't mock me.
What did Cho Young say? Why did she ask to see you?
Did she say anything about Moomyung?
By any chance... did you ask her about my mom?
Did she say anything special?
Tell me...
I'm sorry. I need sleep.
Did something happen?
I'm a bit too tired.
Now, the only remaining path for you
is to hold my hand and have the power that you desperately desire--
- I've found my path! - You will lose it again...
As you have every time.
Here, in this room... there is no place for you.
Is there really no seat for me in that country
and did I lose the path again?
Teacher...
Please become the first prime minister of this new country!
Thank you, Sambong.
Now I know that it's impossible to convince you.
After picturing such a perfect country
how can you possibly give that up?
You won't be able to give it up.
But I won't be the first prime minister of that new country.
I will be the last retainer of Goryeo.
If Heaven hasn't abandoned Goryeo
I should be able to protect this country from you.
Even if the country has reached the end of its fate
as a scholar of Confucianism, I will share the end with this country.
Goryeo will not end until I die.
[King Gongyang (Last King of Goryeo)] What brought you here so late at night?
I'd like to discuss the matter of the land reform in private.
At this rate, we won't be able to reform the land system!
The measuring of the field is in progress, so what do you mean?
I hear that reports of difficulty are submitted everyday.
Even if officials from the central government are sent
cooperation with the local administrators and local influencers is a must!
But most of them used to be protected by the noble class
so they interrupt the process often rather than cooperating.
"Interrupt"? Unless they look down on us, how can they do this?
What do you think?
Lord Lee Saek is holding out in Dodang, so they have support they can rely on!
You have to impeach Lord Lee Saek!
But Poeun helped with our alliance with Lord Lee Saek.
I cannot do so without Poeun's agreement.
The land policy reform has to be done? How can you say so, Poeun?
If the law of Goryeo that has been inherited for hundreds of years
how can it be called Goryeo?
However, sire...
if the land policy reform is not done, Your Majesty cannot protect this country.
How will taxes be collected when there are no people with land?
The national treasury is already empty.
At this rate, we cannot protect this Goryeo from them.
By "them," are you referring to the group of Yi Seong Gye and Sambong?
It's not General Yi Seong Gye. It's Sambong.
If you consider General Yi Seong Gye your enemy
there is no way to protect this country now.
What can we do about his absolute military power?
Then...
do you mean to separate them?
Please wait. I will separate them...
and get rid of Sambong.
Your Majesty has to allow the land policy reform and earn the trust of people.
They will definitely try to impeach Lord Lee Saek.
Yes, they probably will.
Yes, it will happen. You must let it happen.
Poeun!
If I go against them now
I won't be able to see my future either.
So I am going to survive this time, and wait for the next opportunity.
Sire... please consider this.
I understand.
- Come closer, Yoon Lang. - Yes.
If anything happens to Poeun...
there will be no path for me anymore.
So consider Poeun as an extension of me, and protect him from now on.
However, sire...
There is no reason for them to kill me.
They wouldn't have put me on the throne.
Sire...
your grace is immeasurable!
Since they are watching...
all correspondences should go through her from now on.
Will you really do that for us, Poeun?
Yes. The land policy reform must be done.
Although it's not much, I will add my support.
But I hear that it's difficult to proceed without impeaching Lord Lee Saek.
I am aware of it.
Please go ahead.
Do you mean it? Will you work with us?
Thank you, Poeun!
Brother, thank you so much!
Why are you doing this? I have yet to decide to follow your wish completely.
Yes, please take enough time to consider it.
The more I think about it, your ideas are extraordinary.
As another scholar of Confucianism, I even feel a sense of defeat.
Please stop.
But... wait a little while for my answer.
Yes, of course. Of course!
Here.
I'm sorry, Sambong.
For this country that's falling apart
I have to deceive the world and you.
Since you won't able to give up after all.
What is this energy?
- Please be careful on your way. - I will. See you tomorrow.
Let's go.
My dear, are you all right?
What do you mean?
You were very ill.
I am fine now.
Then why would you start your top knot all of a sudden?
It's more odd that I haven't done it yet.
His Majesty gladly accepted the request for impeachment of Lord Lee Saek!
Is that so? Was the order to arrest him given to the State Tribunal?
Yes, I am going to hand them His Majesty's letter.
- Teacher, this is Bang Won. - Come in.
- You may leave now. - Yes.
- You started your top knot? - Yes.
So, how did it go with Cho Young?
In order to get to the root of Moomyung
I believe we need to use another way.
"Another way"?
I will be their bait.
You'll be bait?
- Cho Young tried to win me over. - Win you over?
She said that distributing land based on the number of people is a useless dream.
It won't work anyway, and there will only be innocent sacrifices along the way.
And?
If I help them with preventing the land policy reform
she said they will help me in turn.
They will support me.
That is the way of Moomyung.
As they sent Poeun to the cave, they are planning to come between us.
Since Hwasadan knows about your mobster-like behavior.
Yes, so she seems to think that I will fall for it.
Why don't I act as if I am falling for it and deceive them?
How will you do that?
I will pretend to fall for Cho Young's offer
and act as if I have something else in mind.
Then they will approach me.
"Have something else in mind"?
First, I'll consider having my own private soldiers.
Wouldn't they believe me then?
Sure, go ahead and try it.
Even if you capture a member of Moomyung
it is difficult to identify the truth of the group.
I hope your strategy is successful.
Thank you, Teacher.
- You look good with the top knot. - Thank you.
I'm not a child anymore.
That sounds like a good idea.
Of course, my master is smart!
Teacher! Teacher! Jo Joon submitted an impeachment request...
Lord Lee Saek and Ha Ryoon, receive His Majesty's command!
What on earth is my crime?
Along with Jo Min Soo, you established Shin Chang as the king
gathered Lee In Gyeom's people, and caused disturbance in the country.
You knew about what would happen to Teacher Lee Saek?
Teacher Lee Saek has to pay for his mistake from the past.
Also, this is unavoidable for the land policy reform.
It is, but...
Didn't you also say it?
Because of the interference of the noble class supporting Teacher Lee Saek
measuring the field is a challenge!
- It is true, but-- - Tell every member who follows me.
"Be cautious until the land policy reform is complete."
"But we have to control all the officials who advise His Majesty in the meantime."
"Act cautiously so that you won't be suspected by Yi Seong Gye."
That is the message.
Yes.
About 10 people including Lee Saek, Woo Hak Joo, Ha Ryoon were arrested.
What about Poeun?
He didn't do anything.
Then it is clear now.
We failed on Jung Mong Joo.
Now they will accelerate the land policy reform.
- Let us report the situation. - They will be coming soon.
They are coming here?
Then will I finally get to see them?
This is Nam Cheon.
Sir, we found the location of Cho Young.
It's near Bongyeong Temple, in the western outskirts.
How many soldiers were there?
They seem to be trying to keep it discrete
so there weren't even a dozen soldiers.
We will go there and rescue Cho Young.
I will go there myself.
Who could they be?
What on earth...
Have a seat. It's a cold night.
What is this behavior?
What else could it be? This is an answer.
My answer to your question.
Then...
Do you know about a tree of killing?
It is planting a tree in the name of someone you want to kill or defeat.
Since I was young, I have planted them.
The first one I planted was Lee In Gyeom's tree.
Why would you?
He took power and an opportunity away from my father.
The second one was Hong In Bang.
I know you had a long history with Hong In Bang.
From that long history, only one thing is important.
He made me incapable of doing anything.
He told me to hold his hand.
I am telling you for the first time now...
I almost held his hand.
I was lost for too long.
If I had held that hand
I would have lived a much different life.
But...
that's when Sambong appeared.
You found a path.
I did.
Just the thought of participating in his big plan made my heart explode.
Flip this rotten Goryeo
and create a new country where people can enjoy life!
But...
there is no place for me.
I learned that there is nothing I can do in that country.
There was no place for me in his big plan from the beginning...
I've finally realized it now.
It is more than enough reason to accept my offer.
I understand.
Your group encouraged Hong Ryoon and killed King Gongmin...
and put Lee In Gyeon in the seat of authority.
Make sure to keep one thing in mind.
I... am not Hong Ryoon.
If you plan to use me like Hong Ryoon...
it really will be...
the biggest mistake you've made since Moomyung was founded.
I will keep that in mind.
You may go.
I will deliver your message.
By the way, the Five Rules--
Do you know a woman by the name of Yeon Hyang?
A very long time ago...
I heard she was taken by Moomyung.
As a token of our alliance...
why don't you send Yeon Hyang back?
How do you know Yeon Hyang...
You do know her.
Yeon Hyang's children are looking for their mother.
Please consider it.
Yeon Hyang's children are alive?
Sir.
- Are you all right? - Yes.
I was unexpectedly put in a difficult situation
but I also gained unexpectedly.
Yi Bang Won... He is Yi Seong Gye's fifth son.
Why don't we hold him as our new sword?
Earlier, when Young Master spoke with his bloodshot eyes
I almost got fooled!
- Who would think it's a plot? - I agree!
I've seen Young Master's lies for over a dozen years, but this was the best!
Cho Young seemed to fall for it earlier, right?
Young Master, how could you say those things as if you meant them?
I thought he really meant it earlier.
The more I say it, I realize it is the truth.
Ji Cheon Tae does live up to her reputation.
You created a good opportunity out of a dangerous situation.
Yes. As soon as we return, I will explain to them--
But...
I don't want you to mention Yeon Hyang.
Did you... hear everything?
I heard and saw everything.
Then... I will ask you a question.
How can those children be alive?
What were those corpses you brought a long time ago?
Dead bodies of children are everywhere in this country.
I brought a body of a boy and a body of a girl
whose faces were burnt and unrecognizable.
How... could you...
There was no particular reason. I just couldn't find them.
Anyway, if this gets known now, we won't know what will come ahead.
There could be internal strife like there was in 1378.
Let's keep quiet, Ji Cheon Tae.
How long can this be kept a secret?
Her children are alive, and they are looking for her.
How did it happen? Cho Young disappeared.
Yes, all of the soldiers who were guarding Cho Young were down
and there was no one in the storage.
It took a lot for us to capture a Moomyung...
It is a trap that we set up.
It is Bang Won's strategy.
We have to proceed in secret, so make sure not to tell anyone.
Also, Bang Won will start a trick tomorrow in order to deceive them.
Boon Yi, follow Bang Won's order.
Yes, I understand.
That is all.
There is no trace of deceit?
No, of course not.
How much funds, time, and people, did it take to have Hwasadan in place...
You should know better than anyone.
But that group wasn't just destroyed.
It's been handed over to Jung Do Jeon!
How will you take responsibility for this?
I will accept your decision.
You won't be able to pay it back even with your death, so what will you do?
Will you take your own life?
I am Ji Cheon Tae.
If you order my death, I will follow.
But there is only one who can order my death.
She is right.
Also, you brought in Yi Bang Won
so you should wait for the decision.
Yes.
Ruling by the prime minister?
Jung Mong Joo must have fallen for it.
Jung Do Jeon, this man...
He is planning to make a completely Confucian country.
This could be more dangerous than the land policy reform.
What will you do?
Yi Bang Won...
Whether he is appropriate to be our new sword...
let's watch him a little longer.
Keep track of every move made by Yi Bang Won from now on.
Yes, we will.
You will move out?
Yes.
I believe it's time.
You look like a grownup now.
Does Father know?
I heard you made a big contribution this time.
Yeon Hee helped me a lot.
Sambong told me...
your wisdom and strategy are exceptional
and that you are to be trusted with important tasks.
And you will capture Moomyung this time?
What the new country is about, what its king's throne is about...
and what will happen to the royal family...
Does he know about them?
However...
don't work with the expectation of a reward.
It will be the same when the big plan is complete.
Why do you have no answer?
Of course not.
What could I possibly wish for?
I left the Gyeongdeok House empty.
Yes, Father. Thank you.
But... why would you move out all of a sudden?
My husband seems to have changed somehow.
Wouldn't this be a good thing?
He will be here soon, so you can ask him yourself.
He is here.
Father-in-law, have you been well?
I heard from Da Kyung.
You can move into Gyeongdeok House right away.
Yes. Before I say my thank you...
I have to make a rude request first.
What is it?
I need to have my own soldiers.
Not my father's army...
my own soldiers.
Will you help me?
[Gyeongdeok House]
It's a nice house!
This is much better than the army base!
Those roof tiles...
How dare you slack off? Go help with the move!
I will.
By the way, why did he move out all of a sudden?
It's about time that he goes on his own.
Moo Hyool and Instructor Hong, follow me.
Instructor...
Instructor? Instructor! Instructor Hong!
Yes, Instructor Hong! That's me!
Boon Yi, will you come see me?
Halt!
These are the first round of soldiers.
They are... not yet good at all.
You.
You should train them.
Not me?
Me?
More soldiers will be coming from now on.
Make them like Moo Hyool.
Like a few hundred soldiers of Moo Hyool.
Do you understand?
Yes. It will be tough to get to Moo Hyool's level...
but anyway... Young Master!
To acknowledge me like this...
I knew this day would come!
Don't get on your knees in front of your future trainees.
Yes.
Easy, easy...
Pardon?
The Min Family will give the funds for managing the market contacts now.
We will give a lot more than what you received from General Yi's army base.
It is your responsibility to manage it.
I am thankful...
but why, all of a sudden?
You understand that my husband is using a trick to draw out Moomyung.
Yes, I heard about it.
So don't receive direct orders from Teacher Sambong from now on.
Take orders from my husband.
- Yes. - Also...
Take these.
What are they?
I heard you read a lot of Teacher Sambong's writings.
But I don't understand everything I read.
I'm sure.
Read these books as well.
All of us have to gather our support for my husband from now on.
Yes.
He moved out and is gathering his own soldiers?
It is not an odd thing since he reached the age.
As for private soldiers, Yi Bang Won
was the only one without them among his brothers.
So he is actually late.
Cho Young seems to be right.
Yi Bang Won must have something else in mind.
I believe that will be the decision.
You're startling me!
I haven't done anything yet!
So why are you screaming?
I already told you everything, so why are you heating up the iron?
I didn't leave anything out!
I told you everything about what happened with establishing King Chang!
And I also begged for forgiveness!
Please put down that iron!
So noisy!
Please spare me, please...
What brings you here?
I'd like to speak to him...
I'd appreciate it if you'd leave us alone.
Go ahead. Let's go.
Did you find out? About Moomyung?
Did you find them? Did you catch them?
Who on earth was Ji Cheon Tae? Cho Young? Or Jukryong?
You will be sent to exile now.
Along with Lee Saek and so many Sadaebu who helped a fake king to the throne.
I'm sure...
I don't know what kind of rubbish fate this is.
I was swept up in Janpyung Gate and sent to exile.
I opposed the Liaodong expedition, and was sent to exile.
This time, I added my support with ambition to help a king to the throne...
Who knew that king would go away... Damn it.
Make sure to come back alive again this time.
I will wait for you.
If I come back?
I will be in command of you.
You told me to look for people that I will take charge of.
Then what will you do?
I will have two enemies.
Two enemies?
One is Moomyung.
I will destroy them.
It does no good for society.
What's the other one?
I haven't decided yet, so let's talk again later.
But I don't serve anyone who is in the position of serving others.
Aren't you in service of someone?
Not anymore?
In that case...
act with caution until I come back.
Don't do anything until you grow your power.
You know how you should hide yourself as much as you can to the enemy, right?
Be courteous and humble now no matter what...
Act as if you're dead.
Reading your face is very encouraging, but you are impatient.
When impatience meets power, it is a driving force.
But if it meets with ambition...
it means death.
Boon Yi!
Yes?
Young Master Bang Won asked you to come to the cave.
He said you would know what it means.
Young Master Bang Won did?
Where are you? Don't play around!
Come out! Stop playing around!
Don't do that!
Stop! That's enough!
You!
I said stop!
You...
Come here!
Over there!
Why did you do that out of nowhere?
You haven't done much snowball fighting, have you?
I had a few snowball fights in Yiseo County.
And you...
Hey.
What's wrong?
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Boon Yi...
Tell me.
Now...
Play is over now.
I don't think...
I can play with you like this anymore.
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[Six Flying Dragons]
- Bang Won! Yi Bang Won! - Don't call my name anymore.
Are you Young Master Yi Bang Won?
What are the Five Rules?
I already told you! Isn't it enough reason that I can't go with Sambong?
We have to resume measuring the field! We don't have enough land to give out!
Do you want to retract on the land reform?
Then what about my promise to our people?
I will participate in politics from now on.
The land of this country will be reborn!