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I'm afraid that won't be enough
How about this?
Oh dear, I guess I'm too drunk.
I'll never be as good as you, Mother.
Commissioner, are you all right?
Yes.
But you're bleeding!
Episode 53
You made a mistake.
I took pity on you,
and planned only to depose you,
but you're asking for death.
[Five Years Later...]
The Soaring Eagles of Goryeo vow loyalty to the country and to you, Your Highness!
[Gang Jo (Minister of War)]
The Dragon Tigers of Goryeo vow loyalty to the country and to you, Your Highness?
[Dae Dosu (Minister of Punishment)]
The Left and Right Guards of Goryeo vow loyalty to the country and to you!
[Yang Kyu]
[Shiwangsa Temple - West of Gaegyeong]
My little wenches, where are you?
I'm going to get you!
Stay where you are. Stay where you are.
Gotcha!
You little devils!
You little wenches!
Stop moving around!
I'm going to get you!
Who did I get? It's Chuwol!
Excellent! Let's go!
Now, pour me some wine.
Good, good, good.
Now some food.
Colonel Yi, come here!
What can I do for you?
Here, have a drink.
No, thank you.
What's the matter with you?
If the Emperor offers you a drink, you say,
"Thank you" and drink.
[Mokjong (7th ruler of Goryeo)]
What are you pouting about?
I feel indignant.
Indignant?
Yes, indignant.
I've been serving you hand and foot for years,
[Yi Hyunoon]
but I'm still a colonel when all the other guys are generals.
I'm powerless. Didn't you know that?
If advancement is what you want, go serve my mother.
Never mind. I'll take that drink.
Don't be resentful. What good is being a general?
Wouldn't you rather drink and have fun with
beautiful women than be out there training in the hot sun?
I enjoy this much better, than being an emperor!
- Right, my dear? - Yes, Your Majesty.
You there, cheer him up!
Oh Colonel, stop.
What are you doing?
Cheer up.
Sound the music! Let us enjoy another wonderful day!
Dance!
Dance!
Yes!
There you go!
This is the most exciting day.
The Two Armies and Six Guards of the central military
are finally in position after much hard work and effort.
[Two Armies and Six Guards : Goryeo's main army]
You are the strength of Goryeo along with the provincial and regional armies.
And I will spare no effort to support you.
So let us work even harder to create a great empire.
[Empress Dowager Cheonchu]
Yes, Your Highness.
Are your glasses full?
Yes, sir.
Empress Dowager, may I propose a toast on behalf of the officials?
Certainly.
Here.
To the Empress Dowager's health and the future of Goryeo!
Salute!
Along with Regional Armies and Provincial Armies, the Two Armies and Six Guards
was an organization in the central military of Goryeo
Soaring Eagles and Dragon Tigers of the Two Armies,
Left and Right Guards, Divine Tiger Guards, Elite Striking Guards,
Patrol Guards, Thousand Bull Guards, and Capital Guards made up this organization
that was 48,000 men strong.
The Two Armies had characteristics of the Emperor's personal army,
whereas the Six Guards were combat units.
There is much speculation among historians regarding exactly when they were formed,
but there is a record in Goryeosa that camps were built,
and warriors were commissioned for the Six Guards
in May of the 5th year of Mokjong's reign.
It is written in another section of Goryeosa
that Soaring Eagles and Dragon Tigers were installed in the same year
and that they ranked above the Six Armies.
And mentioning of Chinjong General in the 12th year of Mokjong's reign leads us to believe
that Two Armies was formed during Mokjong's reign as well.
As evidenced by these records,
Empress Cheonchu focused all of her efforts building up a strong military.
We've built Jingwansa to the south of Gaegyeong, Sungsusa to the north,
Seungjusa to the east and now we've completed Shiwangsa to the west.
Yes, My Lord.
We're prepared to strike Gaegyeong any time the need arises.
[Sa Gamun]
But we can't prevail with the warrior monks alone as long as
the Two Armies and Six Guards are in Gaegyeong.
[Mun In Wui]
Are you making any progress recruiting their leaders to our side?
[Kim Chi Yang (Finance Commissioner)]
We deemed Gang Jo, Dae Dosu, Yu Bang, Kim Hoon and Choi Ghi unrecruitable
because they are so close to the Empress Dowager.
We're making attempts to approach Yang Kyu and Kim Sukheung now.
It's not going to happen overnight, so take your time and do it right.
We also need to increase the number of monk warriors and strengthen our force.
Bring the Jurchen soldiers in one by one and shave their heads.
Master, wouldn't it sound an alarm if the warrior monk army becomes too large?
Don't worry.
I've already told Cheonchu that I'd form a warrior monk army in case of emergency.
And when the ten Kings of Shiwangsa are complete,
that will be the day of our rising.
What is this meeting about?
What do you make of the Two Armies and Six Guards, Undersecretary?
Well, it's an essential part of the central military that defends the capital city
and prepares for the northern expedition at the same time.
[Choi Hang (Royal Undersecretary)]
He's asking you what you think about the damage they are causing.
Damage?
48,000 soldiers have been brought into Gaegyeong.
[Hwangbo Yui (Vice Minister of Finance)]
We, the scholar officials, are feeding them right now.
I'm about to lose the land I inherited from my father.
You're talking about your privileged merit land awarded by the government?
[Merit Land: Fertile lands given to ministers with at least a 5th level rank]
We're strengthening our military to protect the country.
Isn't it worth the sacrifice?
There's more.
Buddhist temples are being built on all sides of the city at an enormous expense.
It's the Empress Dowager's wish to revive Buddhism,
and the expenses are allocated from the funds given by Former Minister of Finance, Kim Won Soong.
But excessive compulsory labor is being exacted for the project,
[Chae Choongsun (Minister of Investigation)]
which is causing a considerable amount of public protest.
That's right.
All men in this country will become monks or soldiers on the path we're on right now.
[Han Ingyeong (Minister of Finance)]
Another big problem is that the Empress Dowager is dominating the court,
[Choi Suk (Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel)]
and the Emperor is left out state affairs!
That's right!
The Empress Dowager is forcing the Emperor to do whatever she says,
[Choi Won Shin (Vice Minister of the Office of Ceremony)]
making him look like a puppet.
That's the reason for his drinking and misbehavior!
The Emperor is already 24 years old.
Isn't it about time he ruled the state himself?
Oh, Mother!
I'm sure you're busy with state affairs. What brings you here?
Where have you been?
I went to the waterside to ease my heavy heart.
Did I not tell you to attend the launching ceremony of the Two Armies and Six Guards?
Ah, that's right.
I never remember anything, being drunk all the time.
I'm sorry, Mother.
Emperor, how could you forget such an important event?
I must've told you dozens of times.
But I forgot. What can I say?
Besides, what would I do there anyway?
Did you want me to give you a demonstration or something, or...
Your Majesty...!
Destroy the Khitan! March north!
Follow me!
Is this what I was supposed to do?
Attendant Goh.
Yes, Your Highness.
Why aren't you doing your job?
If I see the Emperor drunk one more time, I will hold you accountable.
[Goh Hyun]
Forgive me, Your Highness.
Don't pick on an innocent man.
An eunuch can't stop an Emperor from doing what he wants to do.
I was out launching boats, drinking and having fun with gisaengs.
I was out sowing imperial oats to grant you your wish and give you an heir!
If that's a crime, punish me!
Forgive me, Your Highness.
Allow the Emperor to bed, as he is intoxicated.
[Empress Sunjeong]
Take him inside.
Please, Your Majesty.
No, Highness.
The Emperor threatened to kill me if I didn't go with him...
It wasn't my idea to leave the palace. It's the truth.
That's all right. I'm not drunk.
I don't get drunk anymore no matter how much I drink.
Then why.. in front of the Empress Dowager?
I want her to hate me.
I want her to hate me and throw me out of this palace.
Your Majesty, why would you say such a thing?
It's the truth, Empress.
That's how badly I want to be free of this place.
I want to fly away, free as a bird.
Directly ruling?
But you know how the Emperor is.
[Gang Gamchan (Grand Secretary of the Supreme Council)]
What makes you think he is capable of ruling himself?
There's more than one way to look at this.
His behavior may be caused by the Empress Dowager's dominance over him.
He is on the throne with no power to make decisions,
so perhaps this reckless behavior is his way of retaliating.
What I worry about most is the successor issue.
The Imperial couple has no children, when they've been married nearly five years.
And although he has many women around him, there is no news of conception.
His Majesty's father, King Gyeongjong, had the same problem,
but fathered His Majesty later in his life.
I think we could wait a little on that issue.
Late King Seongjong had Prince Gaeryeong invested as Crown Prince early in his life
to prevent confusion resulting from the successor issue being left open.
If the Emperor should father an Imperial Prince in the future,
that child will inherit the throne, of course, but we need to be prepared just in case he doesn't.
Did you have anyone particular in mind?
Yes. Prince Daeryangwon.
Have the cook reduce my portion in half, and make no more than three dishes per meal.
[Prince Daeryangwon (Future King Hyeonjong)]
Does the food not suit your taste, My Prince?
It's not that.
This is more food than I need, and the meals are getting fancier each day.
I heard that the common people barely have enough to eat,
and it mortifies me to receive such a feast.
The more I get to know him, the more I feel that he is born for the throne.
Do you speak in earnest?
Yes.
Since you spoke so frankly, I shall be honest as well.
Lord Seo Hui's last words to me were to bring Prince Daeryang
to the throne if our current Emperor continued to show no improvement.
What man of great foresight was he!
If I could be a part of bringing Prince Daeryang to the throne,
I would gladly give my life.
Thank you, Lord Choi.
But we must keep this thought deeply tucked away right now.
If our intent is interpreted in the wrong way, it could bring danger to Prince Daeryang.
Don't worry.
The Emperor himself speaks of abdicating the throne to him from time to time.
What's more, the Empress Dowager cares deeply about Prince Daeryang.
But this is about the throne, the apex of power.
We can't jump to any kind of conclusion.
What's more, someone's been after his life since he lived in Sasu with his father.
[Sasu: Modern day Sacheon City]
After his life? Who?
I'm hesitant to name names without solid proof, but I've been watching him.
You'll be the first one to know once I have evidence.
So be patient.
You're home.
What are you doing here? You should be protecting Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager sent me here.
[Cheon Hyang Bi]
It's your breakfast for tomorrow.
The rice is made too, so all you have to do is get it from the pot.
You shouldn't have.
I know you've been skipping meals,
tending to the Soaring Eagles on top of everything.
You have to take better care of yourself.
You have fresh sheets and pillow cases,
and I washed your training suits and put them in the closet.
My training suits are always getting dirty.
You didn't have to do that.
But you should always look clean and neat when you face your subordinates
so that they treat you with respect.
And don't skip your meals.
If you become unhealthy, you can't do things you want to do.
And I bought you some good tea,
so have tea when you have guests, instead of drinking wine all the time.
[Jo Du]
What are you looking at?
Flighty.
[Jiemei]
Your pants are all wet.
Is your Lord inside?
The Empress Dowager expresses gratitude for your detailed reports about Goryeo's situation.
Talk is cheap.
[Kim Won Soong]
For 5 years, I've been feeding you the most vital information.
But you're still only concerned with Song and making no moves to attack Goryeo.
We have no choice right now.
But if we win this impending battle against Song,
it won't be long before Goryeo gets its comeuppance.
If you continue to delay,
[Jo Sun]
Goryeo may become too strong for Liao to contend with.
How dare you compare the Great Liao Empire to this tiny state?!
I speak out of frustration.
Like our last report said, Goryeo's military is growing more powerful every day.
Including the newly formed armies,
you're looking at a combined force of nearly 300,000 soldiers.
It may already be too late.
Don't worry.
Empress Dowager Chengtian is factoring that into her calculations.
Did you bring us a job?
First we have to put Goryeo under the direct rule of the rascal Emperor.
You wish.
That's impossible as long as Empress Dowager Cheonchu is still alive.
Then we will kill her.
Kill her?
Don't you think we would have done that already if we could?
Her guards are the best warriors in Goryeo.
It's impossible to get through them.
If we can't kill her with a sword, we can poison her.
Poison her?
It's just indigestion,
But you hardly touched your dinner; shall I call the physician?
No, I'm just a little upset because of the Emperor.
Don't worry.
Hyang Bi must be running late.
I'm sure she has a lot of work to do at General Gang's house.
[Sa Illa]
What do you think about those two?
Do you think there is hope?
I think she's making progress.
At least he's not telling her to stay away.
Yes.
I hope I hear good news about them soon.
I'm going to lie down. Go get some rest.
Yes. Rest comfortably.
Good morning, sir.
Good morning.
We missed you yesterday.
Yes, I was at Shiwangsa.
Has the construction been completed already?
Yes.
This is the quote to be engraved on the temple bell.
Please let me what you think.
No, no, I 'm hardly qualified to judge.
Well, I should be going.
I thought there was no morning meeting today.
No, the Emperor is to work in the Sacred Fields today,
and I thought I might join him.
[Sacred Fields: Exclusive farm which produces food for the King's meals]
I see.
I'm going to see the Empress Dowager.
Well then.
Certainly.
Your Majesty, what are you doing?
I'm getting some sun.
The world is spinning.
It must be the wine from last night.
You said you'd go to the Sacred Fields today.
You have to get ready.
The sun feels so nice and warm.
I don't want to work anymore.
You can go for me instead.
Your Majesty, the Scared Fields are fields the Emperor cultivates himself
in order to understand the pain of people.
No one can do the work on your behalf.
You! Who are you to lecture me?!
My orders are to be obeyed without question!
But Your Majesty...
Your Majesty... Your Majesty!
Please get up, Your Majesty.
You're lying on the dirt!
Stop fussing and leave me alone. You're blocking my sun.
This feels nice.
Prince Daeryang.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Go to the field for me. Please.
You're good at this.
I farmed before when I was little, at the porcelain makers' village.
I see.
I've moved dodder in the summer, and cut firewood in the winter too.
It was hard work but rewarding.
Do you know why we have the Scared Fields?
Yes.
It's for the emperor to cultivate crops with his own hands,
and use the harvest in the sacrificial rite to honor the deities Hwanung and Hou Chi.
It allows the emperor to experience his people's hardship,
and let the people know that agriculture is in essence a great human enterprise.
That's exactly right.
My Prince.
If you were to become a ruler, what would your priorities be in governing the land?
That is a sinful thought.
Why would you ask such a thing?
It's just a hypothetical question.
A subject may contemplate such questions,
and give earnest recommendations to his ruler.
If that's the case...
It's all right. Tell me.
Well, national defense would be my first priority.
But it must not cause pain to the people in the process.
If the people turn against the state,
they will become a greater threat to the land than foreign enemies.
Indeed!
We should get busy now, or we won't even get one furrow done.
Yes, yes. Let us work.
I beg your pardon? Poison the Empress Dowager?
Nothing would please me more, but is it possible?
[Lady Yunheung]
We would certainly be executed this time if our involvement was revealed.
Don't worry. They will not involve us.
How do they intend to do this?
Well, I don't know.
I don't like this.
I don't know if we're doing the right thing providing information to the Khitan.
They're the only ones that can keep the Empress Dowager in check for now.
And I'm giving my falsehearted loyalty to the finance commissioner, Kim Chi Yang,
just in case something goes wrong.
So don't worry.
The ball is already rolling.
The only thing we can do now is hope that the Khitan woman succeeds.
Stop the chatting and hustle!
Careful, careful. That's it.
Duyan, what are you doing here?
Are you checking up on me to make sure I don't swipe anything?
I'm just getting some fresh air,
[Duyan]
so don't mind me.
You should go on a boat ride with Sa Gamun,
[Yi Jujeong]
if you want some fresh air.
There's nothing fun here.
Come on, fellows! Hustle!
Let's work! There you go!
Careful, careful!
Long time no see. How are you?
How am I?
How can you be so audacious after betraying your country?!
Why are you here?
I've come to kill you.
Don't. I don't want to fight you.
Just leave. I don't want to kill you.
But I want to kill you, what can you do?
Goodbye, traitor.
Stop!
I knew you'd try this. Do not defy the Prime Minister's order!
What do you mean? The Prime Minister's order?
He has a job for you.
Do it, and you will be forgiven for your betrayal.
Here is his order.
Your Majesty, have you fared well?
It has been a while.
You've done good work far away from home.
No, it's an honor to serve the country, Your Majesty.
Okay, so what is the current situation in the south?
The Emperor of Song wants to avoid hostile action,
but the Prime Minister is raising an army trying to change his mind.
I'm afraid a war is inevitable.
[Yelu Wuji]
And what's the preparation status on our side?
[Han Derang (Khitan Commissioner)]
Our elite force is currently in training.
Soon over 300,000 men will be ready.
Mother...
Please allow me to command this war by myself.
[Shengzhong of Liao (6th ruler of Khitan)]
That can't be. I need you to stay here.
Mother.
We must be wary of the Goryeoans in the rear.
[Empress Dowager Xiao (Emperor Shengzhong's mother)]
Once we leave for this war,
I want you to take the troops to the Eastern Capital,
and fight off Goryeoan attack.
You don't really think they will attack us, do you?
They will, Your Majesty.
It's more than likely they will keep their pledge of alliance to Song.
But they pledged alliance with us as well.
They even took blood oath of sibling bond.
[Yelu Dilie]
That is an oath more fragile than a sheet of ice.
According to reports, Goryeoans have built an army of 300,000.
If we head South, they will not miss that opportunity.
This will be an important war that could decide the fate of the Empire.
Nothing could be better if Dowager Cheonchu is eliminated ahead of time.
Your Highness, I heard you weren't feeling well.
I'm all right.
Just a little stressed about the Emperor.
Please sit down.
Thank you.
What can I do for you?
There is much criticism about your policies among the officials.
Yes, I know.
We need to feed and provide for the new soldiers,
and I'm sure they're not happy about the sacrifices they're forced to make.
But they must accept it.
They are servants of the state, and it's part of their duty to accept such sacrifice.
You know what a war is like, Minister Gang.
Yes, and I know where you're coming from.
But you mustn't ignore the complaints.
What's more, they're unhappy about the empire still being under your regency.
Are you telling me to hand over the governing power to the Emperor, knowing full well how he is?
I would like to do that myself, but the empire will crumble if I do.
No one can be certain of that, Your Highness.
Your dominance may be what's driving his reckless behavior.
So what are you suggesting?
I turn over all affairs to the Emperor?
No, but perhaps you can allow the Emperor to handle the domestic affairs.
And if he proves himself worthy, you can gradually confer all authority.
In other words, give the Emperor a chance.
No, we can't let that happen!
If the Emperor becomes the acting head of state, it's over for us.
But the Empress Dowager won't let anything happen.
You don't know that.
This is what the Emperor did to my face.
If he rises to power, he will aim his arrow at my heart.
This must be stopped.
How did the Empress Dowager respond?
She gave no definite answer.
How is Yu Hangan?
Fine, sir.
Has he completed his training?
Yes. Are we going to use him?
Yes, it's time to put him to use.
Your dinner is served, Your Highness.
I'm not very hungry.
But I heard you didn't have lunch either.
Please try a little.
No, I don't feel well. Send it back.
Then I will call the physicians.
No, that's all right.
How is it going with General Gang?
Has he proposed yet?
No, not yet.
How could he be so cruel?
You've already waited five years for him.
Such selfish fellow...
I'm all right.
I'm sure he will open his heart someday.
The Finance Commissioner?
What about him, sir?
Have you been to any of the temples he built?
Yes, we escorted the Empress Dowager to Jingwangsa not too long ago.
I've been to see Sungsusa and Seungjusa as well.
Didn't anything strike you as odd?
Odd?
There are more monks practiced in martial arts than in Buddhism.
He did explain that to us once.
He said he would naturalize Jurchen into Goryeoan citizens, but bring them into the priesthood,
and form a warrior monk army to be called upon in a crisis situation.
Warrior monks? The idea is not bad.
But it bothers me that majority of them are Jurchen.
What brought this on?
Back when I couldn't trust him,
you told me that I shouldn't worry and that his background checked out.
It was Lord Seo Hui who checked out his background, so it's reliable.
What worries me is the monk army, that will act on his command,
and surrounds the capital city on all four sides.
Do you suspect... an overthrow?
But he is almost married to the Empress Dowager.
But what happens when Her Highness surrenders her governing power?
When the Emperor becomes acting head of state,
Kim Chi Yang might be the first man he goes after.
Things will be different then.
And I don't want to dig up the past,
but there's something else I suspect he might have been involved in.
What would that be?
Prince Gyeongjuwon's death.
Here.
It has all the information you need about the Two Armies and Six Guards.
Empress Dowager Xiao will reward you generously for this.
I'm curious. How do you plan to kill Empress Dowager Cheonchu?
You can tell us. We're on the same side.
Duyan in Kim Chi Yang's merchant group will take care of that.
She's an expert in poison.
But Duyan is Sa Gamun's woman.
I heard they are living together.
Are you sure she can be trusted?
I don't trust her, but the Prime Minister does.
So we shall see.
Let's get to bed now.
What's wrong?
I don't want to do this. We're not even married.
Since when did that bother you?
You're the one who didn't want to marry me.
Fine, then. We'll get married.
Don't.
I'm not in the mood.
This is unusual.
All right. I'll leave you alone.
Your Majesty, you're not drinking today?
I guess even drinking gets old if you do it day after day.
Then I'd like to make a request.
You must grant me this request.
What is it?
Your Majesty, I want you to receive a second consort.
I already told you no.
I may not be blessed with your love, but you must father children.
You must preserve the Imperial line.
So please...
Empress.
I will not have any children.
Your Majesty.
And I have no carnal desire for any other woman.
I may drink and revel with courtesans,
but I have never slept with any of them.
I can't even if I wanted to.
But we did once...
Yes, there was that one time.
But I was possessed by something that night.
You know as well as I do that it's impossible for me to even try.
Then have the physicians look at you.
No, I really don't want a child.
Prince Daeryang must be my successor.
He will restore order in the empire.
And when I have abdicated the throne and left the palace,
we can start our life over.
So forgive me for making you feel so lonely right now.
General.
The Minister of Rites and Minister of Military await you.
Is this true?
The Finance Commissioner?
Yes, sir. He sent over a chest full of coins a few days ago and I sent it back.
He said it was in appreciation for the hard work I'm doing for the state,
but I couldn't accept that kind of personal gift.
Actually, a similar thing happened to us as well.
To you as well?
Yes, I recently found out he had sent sacks of rice to my parents and siblings.
The rice had already been consumed when I found out so I couldn't return it,
but it bothered me.
Direct rule?
Yes, Your Highness.
The Emperor has reached 24 years of age, and he has been on the throne for five years.
It is fitting that the regency be lifted and the empire be put under his direct rule.
No, that would be imprudent for the consistency,
and success of the policies that the Empress Dowager is pursuing right now.
The polices can be preserved without change.
[Kim Shimon (Minister of Punishment)]
It is inappropriate for an adult emperor to be kept under the shadow of a regent.
How so?
The Emperor of Liao is nine years older than His Majesty,
but Liao is still under regency of Empress Dowager Xiao.
We are not barbarians!
Please don't compare us to the Khitan!
That's right.
The Emperor cannot grow under the shadow of his mother.
Is this about you losing farm land because of the military expansion?
What did you say?
How dare you insult us?!
Does it look like this is about our personal interest?
Yes. Actually, it does.
What?
Commissioner Kim, stop.
How do the rest of you feel about this?
Perhaps Your Highness can continue to oversee foreign affairs,
and national defense and leave the domestic affairs to the Emperor.
That is my recommendation as well, Your Highness.
And you, Ministry of Military?
I will abide by your wish, whatever that may be.
Empress Dowager, perhaps we could ask His Majesty's thoughts on this.
Yes.
Emperor, how do you feel about this?
I'm not interested.
Not interested?
Not interested in the throne.
What is this about direct rule when I don't even want the throne?
I just want to go take a nap, so don't just stop at arguing.
Punch each other's lights out and have fun.
Emperor!
Your Highness, are you all right?
What is it?
Is it serious?
No.
Then explain.
Why has she lost her appetite and why is she having dizzy spells?
It's embarrassing to say...
It's all right. Speak.
You are with child.
What?
You are pregnant, Your Highness.
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She's pregnant?
Let me congratulate you, sir.
Please be with me to the end and give me a son.
I can't father a child, so my mother is having one herself!
Let's go.
Come on, let's dance right here!
Who is that man?
Escort the Emperor back inside and get him out!
Trample on me instead!
I'm sure you all know Prince Daeryang.
I've decided to abdicate the throne to Prince Daeryang, for the future of Goryeo.
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