-=Episode 60=-
She's alive.
The woman I saw at the inlet was Doyeong.
But she is in our enemy nation, Baekje.
Yes and she is the daughter of a traitor.
It doesn't matter.
We have to bring her back to Goguryeo.
It's not all in the past.
If Gae Yeonsu's daughter returns, there will be dispute in court.
Am I to ignore the fact that she is still alive?
Your Majesty.
I can't do that.
Your Highness.
I'm alright.
I'm concerned about the baby.
Yeon Salta.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You have to go to Baekje.
I always felt like a sinner to Doyeong.
-=Yeon Salta=-
I'm a sinner first.
But bringing her back is not such a simple matter.
That's right.
Many people at the market still remember all the bloodshed.
I know.
Doyeong is Gae Yeonsu's daughter.
But before that, she was my wife.
Bring her back first.
I'll think about what to do.
Nobody will stop me.
I will go.
Can you do it?
Yes, Your Majesty.
-=Seol Ji=- I will bring her back for you.
Okay, bring her back.
Yes, Your Majesty.
-=Wiryeseong, capital of Baekje=-
You were so confident.
You returned after losing Gwanmiseong?
Why are you only holding lord Asin responsible for the defeat?
What?
Lord Asin is responsible for failing to defend the fortress.
However, general Dae Yoseung was in full command of the battle.
That's right.
He interfered with military strategy and
-=Jin Mu=- did not followed Lord Asin's plan.
So?
It's not fair to put all the responsibility on lord Asin.
I heard they were all spies from Goguryeo.
There were not spies!
They are kind people who were just afraid of battle.
This only sounds like an excuse to avoid punishment.
-=King Jinsa=- This only sounds like an excuse to avoid punishment.
What about your mistake of sending general Dae Yoseung?
I am the king of this country.
How dare you try to accuse me of any wrongdoing?
Are you trying to blame your incompetence on me?
I will spare your life only because you are the son of the previous king.
Consider yourself lucky.
-=Asin=-
I know I deserve punishment.
I failed to defend Gwanmiseong and failed your expectations.
I will step down from the jwapyeong and Gwanmiseong lord positions.
He can't do this. It's not your fault.
Don't make a commotion.
The ministers know who was wrong.
They know the king has lost public sentiment.
Let's go.
-=Wiryeseong market=-
You're...
What brings you here?
His Majesty gave me a secret order to bring you back to Goguryeo.
His Majesty did?
Yes.
We made all the preparations.
We should leave right now.
-=Doyeong=- I can not go back to Goguryeo.
I wouldn't have left if I was going to return.
His Majesty would like you to return.
I am no longer his wife.
He will be in a bind if I return to Goguryeo.
He told me to bring you back knowing all that.
No.
I am the daughter of a traitor.
I can't face him knowing that.
My lady.
The heavens split us up.
Tell him to forget about me.
But...
Time we can't turn back remains as pain.
The pain is for the survivors to bear.
His Majesty and me.
I'm sure you know that I don't want to get in the way of his ambitions.
My lady.
I'm sorry you came so far for nothing.
I'm going to leave and go somewhere nobody can find me.
I'm going to cut off all my ties from the past.
My lady!
Tell His Majesty I truly hope that he achieves the Goguryeo he seeks.
Take care of yourself.
-=Asin's office, Wiryeseong=-
Have you decided to support me?
Yes, my lord.
His Majesty lost the faith of the people long ago.
We lost Gwanmiseong because of his erroneous decision.
The ministers all know that Baekje could be in danger at this rate.
-=Naesinjwapyeong=- -=Byeong-gwanjwapyeong=- The ministers all know that Baekje could be in danger at this rate.
You're the only person who can open up a new future for Baekje.
All the ministers here have sworn loyalty to you.
It is for the future of Baekje.
The ministers and the people want a new Baekje.
The wish of the ministers and the people...
It's for the sake of Baekje.
Make a decision for Baekje.
Fine, I will stand for Baekje.
Get up.
We need a plan to put this decision into action.
His Majesty is going hunting in two days.
Hunting?
He's hunting at a time like this?
He diggings his own grave.
It isn't just his grave. He's digging a grave for Baekje.
We can't wait.
Then?
It's time for change in Baekje.
We have to take action.
How about making a bet?
A bet?
This is all for pleasure.
The person who catches more will provide quality wine.
That would be great.
I will go this way.
You go that way.
Yes, Your Majesty.
-=Dae Yoseung=- Yes, Your Majesty.
-=Dae Yoseung=- Everyone divided into two groups.
Let's meet right here in two hours.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Let's go.
Oh, I missed.
Where are all the chasers and soldiers?
They disappeared.
Where to?
I am not sure, general.
Which way did His Majesty go?
He went toward Samaegi.
Watch out! General.
His Majesty is in danger. Get to him!
Yes, sir!
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
There are assassins everywhere.
I think they're after you.
What?
Where are the soldiers?
I don't know.
What?
You...
- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
It's you. How can you?
You asked for this.
What?
Some of these people are ordinary citizens.
What?
Asin!
This is the result of the rage of Baekje citizens.
Asin!
Stand down right now!
Did you say the citizens planned this?
That's right, uncle.
Uncle?
Yes.
I'm representing the people to punish you for your wrongdoings.
What?
You want to punish me?
That's right.
What did I do?
You failed to defend Baekje and lost territory to Goguryeo.
You were tricked by a Goguryeo spy and exhausted the state coffers.
Yet, you're out here hunting for your own pleasure.
You!
There's more.
You lost Gwanmiseong to put up your guard against me.
I am the king of this country.
How dare you?
That's why I'm going to change the king.
What?
I'm going to open up a new future for Baekje.
If you concede without any trouble, your life will be spared.
Asin!
It's all over.
Put your sword away.
You'll have to take my head first.
That's an unnecessary sacrifice.
If you want His Majesty, you have to kill me first.
You are seriously injured.
Move.
I will not.
You!
Your Majesty...
This is your last chance.
Concede and your life will be spared.
Asin!
If you want a new future for Baekje, do not hesitate.
You have to kill me for a new future.
Put your sword away.
Uncle.
I knew my wrongdoings.
But I couldn't fix anything.
Uncle.
Don't give in to Goguryeo like I did.
Defeat Goguryeo and Damdeok and raise Baekje.
I will ask my brother for forgiveness when I see him.
Uncle!
Uncle! Uncle!
Your Majesty!
In November, 392, King Jinsa died and Asin became the 17th king of Baekje.
In 'Samsuk Sagi', it is recorded that King Jinsa died while hunting.
In other history books, it is recorded that he was eliminated by Asin.
Asin's rise to the throne was the signal of a full force confrontation
between Goguryeo and Baekje.
-=Wiryeseong court, Baekje=-
I buried the former king, my uncle, in my heart.
I'm sure you know why I had to take the throne.
Baekje has no foundation for past prosperity.
That means there is new hope for Baekje.
I am going to recover Gwanmiseong and make Goguryeo fall.
I will let the world know that Baekje is the only descendant of the heavens.
That is the reason I took the throne.
You have our full loyalty.
Prince. Prince.
You came a long way.
It wasn't that bad.
How are things in Baekje?
-=Un Seong=- -=Mu Gap=- There is a new king.
A new king?
We confirmed it.
King Jinsa fell off a horse and died.
Asin is the new king now.
Did you let Houyan know?
Yes.
The carrier pigeon should have arrived by now.
-=Murong Xi=- Do you think King Jinsa really fell off a horse?
-=Ko Un=- Probably not.
It must have been a ploy by Asin.
King Jinsa has children.
Therefore I am sure Asin must have killed the King and took the throne.
We have to see Asin.
The first thing he will do is recover the land they lost.
Gwanmiseong will be first priority.
If Houyan heard the news, there should be movement.
Goguryeo will panic, too.
I agree.
Make sure we can reach Houyan at any time.
We'll be ready.
-=Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo=-
Your Majesty, Seol Doan is here.
Seol Doan?
- Show him in. - Yes, Your Majesty.
It's been a while.
Hello, congratulations on your victory.
-=Seol Doan=- Hello, congratulations on your victory.
Thank you.
What brings you here?
Help the Mohe.
The rumor of Houyan joining forces with Khitan and Mohe to attack Goguryeo
was a fabricated lie.
It was a ploy by Houyan to confuse the Goguryeo court.
Without knowing that, I relayed the information to Goguryeo and
now, Houyan is pressuring us.
They're saying you betrayed them.
Yes, Your Majesty.
This is a letter from someone in Houyan.
It explains the situation regarding that.
This letter will tell me who is lying.
It isn't true that Houyan is joining forces with Mohe and Khitan to attack Goguryeo.
False information was given to threaten Goguryeo.
-=Damju=- False information was given to threaten Goguryeo.
Let's talk in detail.
How can Goguryeo help the Mohe?
With Houyan's support, the Khitan chief, Batar, unified the Khitan.
He established Biryeoguk.
What?
He established Biryeoguk?
Yes, Your Majesty.
They have power that can't be taken lightly.
If Biryeo joins forces with Houyan, it won't just be a threat to us.
It will also be a threat to Goguryeo.
Your Majesty, Khitan, I mean Biryeo, has to be kept in check.
I know.
Gwanmiseong was a base to rule the southern area.
Biryeo can be a base to take the continent.
That is right.
If you help us, we will help you conquer Biryeo.
Okay.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Are you just returning?
Yes, Your Majesty, but there is trouble in Baekje.
What trouble?
King Jinsa died and Asin took the throne.
He will try to retake Gwanmiseong.
Asin, you want a fight?
This isn't good news for us.
Your Majesty.
What about your assignment?
You couldn't find her?
I found her, but...
But?
She will not return to Goguryeo.
What?
What is the reason?
She said she would be too great a burden for you if she returned.
She said she would pray that you achieve your ambitions.
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
How is she?
Is she healthy?
Yes, Your Majesty.
She said she was leaving Baekje and not to look for her.
I understand.
Doyeong.
-=Zhongsan, capital of Houyan=-
Any other news from Baekje?
Not yet.
They lost Gwanmiseong. Baekje won't just sit idly.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
A carrier pigeon arrived from Baekje.
What is the message?
Asin has become the new king of Baekje.
Asin?
-=Murong Chui=- Didn't he come here as an envoy a few years ago?
There will be another battle between Goguryeo and Baekje.
Your Majesty, we have to be prepared this time.
We can not let this oppotunity get away like last time.
Did Seol Doan understand?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I made it clear that if he refuses to obey our orders,
Houyan will attack Mohe before attacking Goguryeo.
What about Khitan?
They already have an alliance with us. They should be ready to attack any time.
-=Murong Bao=- They already have an alliance with us. They should be ready to attack any time.
Batar is waiting for the day to take revenge.
Good.
The heavens are giving us an opportunity.
The threat in the north is getting greater and
in Baekje, Asin rose to the throne.
There could be battle in the south at any time.
Houyan.
Biryeo.
Mohe.
Baekje.
Goguryeo.
-=Gungnaeseong palace=-
The ministers will listen.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I am going to announce the direction we are to take.
There are three policies.
First, gwanggaetogyeong.
Second, cheonhagyeonggyeong.
Third, hwapyeonghammil.
First, gwanggaetogyeong.
I'm going to make all the land in the world Goguryeo land.
There will be many battles to make that happen.
Second, cheonhagyeonggyeong.
I will not only expand territory, but rule over the people and soldiers there.
Goguryeo will be the center of the world.
Third, hwapyeonghammil.
All people of Goguryeo will live in comfort and peace.
All countries will live in peace centering around Goguryeo.
Your Majesty, I have a question.
Go ahead.
Why is it cheonhagyeongyeong instead of cheonhatongchi?
Tongchi means a ruler who is above and reigns over the people.
But I plan to listen to the people and think of all our dreams as one.
I will be a leader who gives them a better future.
This isn't about absolute power and authority.
It's about peace and prosperity.
That is the Goguryeo I dream of.
-=Ko Mu=- That is the same dream I had.
I dreamed of that for decades.
Goguryeo has to be a new country.
I revealed the direction Goguryeo has to take.
You will remember this and fulfill your duties to achieve this.
Yes, Your Majesty.
-=Wiryeseong, capital of Baekje=-
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
Houyan receives news quickly.
What brings you here to Baekje?
I promised you once that I would help when you needed it.
Yes, you did.
I believe this is the time for Houyan to help Baekje.
Prince, what help are you offering?
You should recover Gwanmiseong first.
It is an impregnable fortress.
Houyan will shake up Goguryeo in the north.
Houyan wouldn't offer help without anything in return.
Of course.
Houyan has to gain something, too.
But we can discuss that later.
You weren't able to carry out your strategy last time.
You should do that now.
Your Majesty!
-=Damdeok's office, Gungnaeseong=- Your Majesty!
-=Damdeok's office, Gungnaeseong=-
What is it?
Your Majesty, We are in trouble.
What trouble?
Seokcheonseong and other fortresses nearby were taken.
What?
Aren't they fortresses connected to Byeongchamseong of Gwanmiseong?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Asin, you want Gwanmiseong back?
You really want a fight?
Asin. How dare you!