1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:09,660 --> 00:00:13,190 But we can't do that. 3 00:00:13,190 --> 00:00:16,790 Then His Majesty's hold on the throne will be at risk. 4 00:00:16,790 --> 00:00:20,140 Episode 25 But I can't let soldiers be slaughtered! 5 00:00:20,140 --> 00:00:24,180 This is the royal command, and I also believe he is right! 6 00:00:24,180 --> 00:00:27,780 Sir! But if Joseon retreats 7 00:00:27,780 --> 00:00:30,870 it means Joseon would betray Ming, and partner with barbarians! 8 00:00:30,870 --> 00:00:32,750 And by the command of His Majesty! 9 00:00:34,450 --> 00:00:36,140 Can't you understand? 10 00:00:36,140 --> 00:00:40,900 This fact cannot be hidden, so it will put His Majesty in danger. 11 00:00:42,090 --> 00:00:44,910 Ming would never let this go 12 00:00:44,910 --> 00:00:46,960 so to those who are opposed to His Majesty 13 00:00:46,960 --> 00:00:49,730 it can give them a reason to remove him for treason! 14 00:00:49,730 --> 00:00:52,380 - Look! - Councilor Hong! 15 00:00:52,380 --> 00:00:57,960 Sir, please, you can't order them to retreat in haste. 16 00:01:01,060 --> 00:01:04,000 Then what am I supposed to do, Councilor Hong? 17 00:01:05,250 --> 00:01:08,400 You should know, since you know His Majesty better than anyone else. 18 00:01:08,400 --> 00:01:14,700 He wants to stop Joseon soldiers from dying without meaning! 19 00:01:14,700 --> 00:01:17,530 Don't you think I knew what that command meant? 20 00:01:17,530 --> 00:01:20,920 Do you think I don't know what will result from this? 21 00:01:20,920 --> 00:01:22,740 Sir... 22 00:01:22,740 --> 00:01:27,680 But His Majesty is prepared for it, Councilor Hong. 23 00:01:28,660 --> 00:01:33,170 Regardless of the risks he has to face, he means to protect them! 24 00:01:33,170 --> 00:01:37,310 That is His Majesty's big goal! 25 00:01:50,860 --> 00:01:52,410 Sire... 26 00:02:11,930 --> 00:02:18,100 Did you say... you could do anything? 27 00:02:21,060 --> 00:02:23,570 As long as you can climb to the throne... 28 00:02:23,570 --> 00:02:25,770 anything at all? 29 00:02:26,850 --> 00:02:28,220 That's right. 30 00:02:29,690 --> 00:02:31,800 If I can... 31 00:02:35,440 --> 00:02:39,690 I would even lick your feet right here. 32 00:02:42,030 --> 00:02:43,440 Lord Kang... 33 00:02:43,440 --> 00:02:45,670 Is there anything I couldn't do? 34 00:02:45,670 --> 00:02:48,440 I will even become your dog! 35 00:02:59,070 --> 00:03:03,390 How far do you think this rain will reach? 36 00:03:05,190 --> 00:03:07,940 Princess and Councilor Hong... 37 00:03:07,940 --> 00:03:10,520 and my soldiers who are thrown out there... 38 00:03:10,520 --> 00:03:13,560 Do you think they can avoid this rain? 39 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:15,290 Sire! 40 00:03:17,170 --> 00:03:19,730 They have to live on. 41 00:03:19,730 --> 00:03:23,510 Even if I don't, they do. 42 00:03:25,920 --> 00:03:30,470 Because that's where the future of Joseon is. 43 00:03:30,470 --> 00:03:32,290 Do you understand? 44 00:03:32,290 --> 00:03:36,190 Ming will definitely collapse someday 45 00:03:36,190 --> 00:03:39,090 and Later Jin will rule the continent. 46 00:03:39,090 --> 00:03:43,420 I'm not the one who can protect Joseon in this situation. 47 00:03:43,420 --> 00:03:46,160 It's them. 48 00:04:12,740 --> 00:04:16,220 - You have to leave now! - Please let go of me. 49 00:04:17,360 --> 00:04:21,800 This is a command as a princeess. 50 00:04:24,480 --> 00:04:29,880 Young Master, what more do you know? 51 00:04:29,880 --> 00:04:33,000 - Ma'am... - Please tell me. 52 00:04:33,000 --> 00:04:38,100 What more do you know about Ming's plan? 53 00:04:40,330 --> 00:04:44,460 So there is no solution after all? 54 00:04:46,060 --> 00:04:47,310 Sir! 55 00:04:49,160 --> 00:04:53,750 I cannot lose the rifle unit and the technicians from the bureau! 56 00:04:54,890 --> 00:04:58,260 That's the royal command I received. 57 00:05:04,920 --> 00:05:07,600 Why do you assume that we'll lose? 58 00:05:07,600 --> 00:05:09,450 Ma'am... 59 00:05:11,440 --> 00:05:16,210 Can't we find a way to survive, a way to win? 60 00:05:24,750 --> 00:05:29,480 I know that this is not a place for me to jump in. 61 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:33,330 - Please forgive me, sir. - Your Highness. 62 00:05:33,330 --> 00:05:35,320 But we cannot retreat. 63 00:05:35,320 --> 00:05:37,730 Please retract that order. 64 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:44,810 Did you say that His Majesty's order was to protect the soldiers? 65 00:05:44,810 --> 00:05:49,360 Yes, we should all honor that command. 66 00:05:49,360 --> 00:05:51,530 But, sir... 67 00:05:52,750 --> 00:05:55,920 as retainers and people of His Majesty 68 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:58,350 shouldn't we also protect His Majesty? 69 00:05:58,350 --> 00:06:03,430 That's the reason we are here. 70 00:06:04,580 --> 00:06:05,630 Ma'am... 71 00:06:05,630 --> 00:06:11,760 But when we know what this retreat means, we can't just leave like this. 72 00:06:11,760 --> 00:06:16,330 If His Majesty meant to protect us, we should do the same. 73 00:06:16,330 --> 00:06:20,730 If His Majesty tried to fulfill his duty as the king 74 00:06:20,730 --> 00:06:24,900 shouldn't we also protect His Majesty? 75 00:06:24,900 --> 00:06:27,900 I also believe she is correct, sir. 76 00:06:27,900 --> 00:06:30,360 We haven't even looked for a solution yet. 77 00:06:30,360 --> 00:06:33,960 A solution where we can honor His Majesty's order without retreating. 78 00:06:33,960 --> 00:06:35,870 - Look! - Sir... 79 00:06:35,870 --> 00:06:37,950 Please reconsider. 80 00:06:41,070 --> 00:06:46,610 But to stand in front means death. 81 00:06:47,920 --> 00:06:53,570 Would there be... any way to protect our soldiers? 82 00:06:54,770 --> 00:06:56,180 Is there? 83 00:07:02,230 --> 00:07:04,480 Hurry! Let's move sulfur first! 84 00:07:04,480 --> 00:07:07,780 Niter can't be wet either! Let's move quickly! 85 00:07:12,740 --> 00:07:16,960 My lord, what will you do about Prince Neungyang? 86 00:07:20,500 --> 00:07:24,980 Even as a scarecrow, he needs to play the role of the king. 87 00:07:24,980 --> 00:07:29,030 - But Prince Neungyang is... - You're right. 88 00:07:29,030 --> 00:07:33,780 He is shallow and crude, so he is not to be raised to the throne. 89 00:07:35,350 --> 00:07:37,090 But, my lady... 90 00:07:37,090 --> 00:07:41,740 not all the seats are occupied by adequate people. 91 00:07:41,740 --> 00:07:45,660 Not even the highest seat of this country. 92 00:07:45,660 --> 00:07:49,870 But would the powerful come together around Prince Neungyang? 93 00:07:49,870 --> 00:07:53,220 Restoration takes betting your life. 94 00:07:53,220 --> 00:07:59,680 Only if we can get a grab on Gwanghae's weakness. 95 00:08:02,710 --> 00:08:10,450 If we can get one critical reason to insert Prince Neungyang... 96 00:08:32,040 --> 00:08:38,820 Yes, it's no big deal... Why would I not kneel even ten thousand times? 97 00:08:40,270 --> 00:08:46,340 It will be worth it when I have everyone kneel before me someday. 98 00:09:34,660 --> 00:09:37,940 The battleground is right around here. 99 00:09:37,940 --> 00:09:40,690 What about the frontline troops of Later Jin we have to fight against? 100 00:09:40,690 --> 00:09:44,660 Based on intel, it's the Blue Banner of the Eight Banners. 101 00:09:44,660 --> 00:09:48,180 The Blue Banner... Isn't that the main force of Later Jin? 102 00:09:48,180 --> 00:09:49,780 That's right. 103 00:09:54,050 --> 00:09:58,320 Do you think our rifle unit can get through the Jungnam Unit? 104 00:09:58,320 --> 00:10:01,710 The rifle is of course powerful... 105 00:10:01,710 --> 00:10:04,790 but it takes time after shooting before it's reloaded. 106 00:10:04,790 --> 00:10:07,390 If we can't hold out during that time... 107 00:10:07,390 --> 00:10:09,840 we could be wiped out. 108 00:10:11,650 --> 00:10:13,770 Of course it won't be easy. 109 00:10:13,770 --> 00:10:16,940 But our gunpowder performs well. 110 00:10:16,940 --> 00:10:19,450 And the range has increased from 100 steps to 200 steps 111 00:10:19,450 --> 00:10:23,230 so if we get support from Ming, we have a chance. 112 00:10:23,230 --> 00:10:25,380 Sir, he's right. 113 00:10:25,380 --> 00:10:28,710 If they support the rifle unit... 114 00:10:31,470 --> 00:10:36,070 No, Ming's troops won't support us. 115 00:10:38,450 --> 00:10:42,110 Ma'am, what do you mean by that? 116 00:10:44,730 --> 00:10:46,040 Ma'am! 117 00:10:49,080 --> 00:10:51,610 What did you say, Young Master? 118 00:10:53,540 --> 00:10:56,600 Joseon soldiers are only here to be used bait? 119 00:11:00,630 --> 00:11:02,730 That's right, sire. 120 00:11:02,730 --> 00:11:07,340 We'll wait in ambush in the back, and watch the situation. 121 00:11:07,340 --> 00:11:10,830 - And? - It wouldn't happen... 122 00:11:10,830 --> 00:11:14,860 but if Joseon's rifle unit get through the frontline troops of the Eight Banners 123 00:11:14,860 --> 00:11:16,860 then we'll participate in the battle. 124 00:11:16,860 --> 00:11:18,940 But if they fail... 125 00:11:18,940 --> 00:11:21,430 We'll give them up as bait 126 00:11:21,430 --> 00:11:24,020 and hit the back of the Eight Banners? 127 00:11:24,020 --> 00:11:29,550 Unavoidable sacrifices come with war, don't they? 128 00:11:35,850 --> 00:11:39,440 Ma'am, is what you just said true? 129 00:11:39,440 --> 00:11:42,250 Ming's troop will use us? 130 00:11:42,250 --> 00:11:44,270 If Joseon's rifle unit stands at the forefront 131 00:11:44,270 --> 00:11:46,170 when Later Jin is most vigilant against them 132 00:11:46,170 --> 00:11:49,370 they will have all the opposing military power focused on the rifle unit. 133 00:11:49,370 --> 00:11:55,070 That's when Ming will attack the back of Later Jin's troop. 134 00:11:57,980 --> 00:12:04,610 That was the purpose of asking for the rifle unit of Joseon from the beginning. 135 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:11,470 How can this be? How can they think up such atrocities? 136 00:12:11,470 --> 00:12:15,270 But, ma'am, how did you... 137 00:12:17,190 --> 00:12:19,980 It must be In Woo, ma'am. 138 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:32,700 Sir, what should we do? What about Her Highness? 139 00:12:34,420 --> 00:12:36,380 Do you understand, ma'am? 140 00:12:36,380 --> 00:12:38,660 You have to go! 141 00:12:43,820 --> 00:12:45,730 Please, ma'am! 142 00:12:45,730 --> 00:12:49,080 I'm telling you the situation to save you! 143 00:12:49,080 --> 00:12:51,480 This is the situation, so you have to avoid it! 144 00:12:55,350 --> 00:12:58,960 Yes, I will go, Young Master. 145 00:12:58,960 --> 00:13:03,870 But I will go with everyone that I came with. 146 00:13:03,870 --> 00:13:05,770 Ma'am! 147 00:13:05,770 --> 00:13:10,450 Since we came together, we'll go back alive together. 148 00:13:10,450 --> 00:13:15,440 I will never, at any moment, leave by myself! 149 00:13:16,890 --> 00:13:20,320 - Ma'am... - So please help me. 150 00:13:20,320 --> 00:13:27,180 Please help me so that everyone I came with can be safe. 151 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:31,780 Yes, that's what she said. 152 00:13:31,780 --> 00:13:37,080 If I want to save her, I should help her save everyone. 153 00:13:38,610 --> 00:13:41,910 But that's the way to stop me from moving at all. 154 00:13:41,910 --> 00:13:44,620 I can't do anything... 155 00:13:44,620 --> 00:13:46,560 Right? 156 00:13:48,110 --> 00:13:52,790 So... let me hear you. 157 00:13:53,960 --> 00:13:55,650 What can I do for you? 158 00:13:58,410 --> 00:14:02,630 A way for all of us to survive... Is there any? 159 00:14:04,250 --> 00:14:08,150 Yes, definitely, Kang In Woo. 160 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:11,870 There is a way to protect all of us here. 161 00:14:13,270 --> 00:14:15,130 What are you saying? 162 00:14:15,130 --> 00:14:17,550 Didn't you hear Ming's plan? 163 00:14:17,550 --> 00:14:19,570 They'll use the rifle unit... 164 00:14:19,570 --> 00:14:23,150 Yes, they're planning to sacrifice us. 165 00:14:24,610 --> 00:14:26,400 Joseon's military, the future of Joseon 166 00:14:26,400 --> 00:14:29,870 the one that His Majesty bet everything for! 167 00:14:31,030 --> 00:14:34,990 We'll protect them with our own power. 168 00:14:34,990 --> 00:14:36,610 What? 169 00:14:37,480 --> 00:14:39,330 All the Joseon soldiers. 170 00:14:40,650 --> 00:14:43,530 In this battle, not just the rifle unit 171 00:14:43,530 --> 00:14:46,200 but also the soldiers with swords and with bows who came together 172 00:14:46,200 --> 00:14:48,320 will stand on the frontlines. 173 00:14:52,990 --> 00:14:55,350 What on earth are you saying? 174 00:14:56,610 --> 00:14:58,300 Are you... 175 00:15:11,390 --> 00:15:14,340 Yes, if Ming doesn't step up 176 00:15:14,340 --> 00:15:16,960 all of the soldiers who came together will support the rifle unit. 177 00:15:16,960 --> 00:15:23,920 When the rifle unit takes time to reload, all of the soldiers will protect them. 178 00:15:26,170 --> 00:15:28,280 All of our soldiers will be at the forefront? 179 00:15:28,280 --> 00:15:30,760 Hong Joo Won, how can you say such nonsense... 180 00:15:30,760 --> 00:15:34,740 At least it'll be better than what they're saying. 181 00:15:36,280 --> 00:15:39,160 We're not sacrificed in a meaningless strategy. 182 00:15:39,160 --> 00:15:41,350 We mean to make it out alive together. 183 00:15:41,350 --> 00:15:43,660 That's how we're going to win. 184 00:15:48,090 --> 00:15:49,620 Really? 185 00:15:51,190 --> 00:15:53,780 You think you can win this way? 186 00:15:56,170 --> 00:16:01,070 Fine, I'm dumbfounded that you're having such a dream... 187 00:16:02,660 --> 00:16:05,840 so you want me to convince Ming's side? 188 00:16:07,210 --> 00:16:12,050 Since Joseon soldiers are assigned to Ming right now? 189 00:16:12,050 --> 00:16:15,480 You want me to get them out? 190 00:16:17,520 --> 00:16:22,130 Only you will be able to convince the emperor of Ming. 191 00:16:23,430 --> 00:16:26,490 That's the power you inherited from your father. 192 00:16:26,490 --> 00:16:28,550 Am I wrong? 193 00:16:30,570 --> 00:16:31,920 You're right. 194 00:16:33,110 --> 00:16:36,170 Like you said, that's the power I inherited from my father 195 00:16:36,170 --> 00:16:40,300 and since that's what I learned growing up, I could try. 196 00:16:41,540 --> 00:16:44,170 But what do I get in return? 197 00:16:51,840 --> 00:16:54,240 There is only one thing I want. 198 00:16:55,690 --> 00:16:57,740 That Her Highness is safe. 199 00:16:58,830 --> 00:17:01,050 For her to return home alive. 200 00:17:02,550 --> 00:17:04,290 What about what I want? 201 00:17:04,290 --> 00:17:06,130 Do you think I want something different? 202 00:17:06,130 --> 00:17:08,290 What? 203 00:17:09,530 --> 00:17:11,460 Listen carefully, Kang In Woo. 204 00:17:12,670 --> 00:17:19,010 What you want in return is also a favor I'll ask from you now. 205 00:17:23,090 --> 00:17:26,800 Is it true, sir? There will be a way? 206 00:17:26,800 --> 00:17:30,770 Yes, ma'am. That's right. 207 00:17:42,150 --> 00:17:46,500 Let's go. I have to see the prince of Ming. 208 00:17:46,500 --> 00:17:47,740 Sir. 209 00:17:52,600 --> 00:17:53,630 Understood? 210 00:17:53,630 --> 00:17:54,820 All of the Joseon soldiers 211 00:17:54,820 --> 00:17:58,130 soldiers with swords, bows, and even foot soldiers 212 00:17:58,130 --> 00:17:59,990 will stand at the frontline. 213 00:17:59,990 --> 00:18:04,810 Our goal is to protect the rifle unit and the technicians of the bureau! 214 00:18:04,810 --> 00:18:10,000 So we need to win in order to do that. 215 00:18:15,170 --> 00:18:17,790 Hurry up! Watch the rifle. 216 00:18:17,790 --> 00:18:19,030 Take one each. 217 00:18:21,410 --> 00:18:22,750 One each. 218 00:18:24,370 --> 00:18:25,730 Here, let's hurry! 219 00:18:28,770 --> 00:18:30,160 How many more do we have? 220 00:18:32,900 --> 00:18:36,780 - What about the gunpowder for the battle? - We're distributing it right now. 221 00:18:36,780 --> 00:18:39,470 Our technicians are preparing for more. 222 00:18:50,950 --> 00:18:53,050 Here, here... we have to hurry. 223 00:18:53,050 --> 00:18:56,580 If we make another geun of gunpowder, one more of our soldiers will live. 224 00:18:56,580 --> 00:19:00,840 - Here, I brought niter. - What about sulfur? 225 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:02,890 When is the sulfur coming? 226 00:19:10,300 --> 00:19:13,430 - It's good. You can take this sulfur. - Yes. 227 00:19:17,410 --> 00:19:21,230 Damn it! It has too many impurities, it won't work! 228 00:19:21,230 --> 00:19:24,740 How will the gunpowder explode like this? 229 00:19:25,790 --> 00:19:28,240 I have a ton to do right now! 230 00:19:29,820 --> 00:19:31,600 You're driving me nuts! 231 00:19:31,600 --> 00:19:33,750 Please let me. 232 00:19:33,750 --> 00:19:35,980 I'll watch it. 233 00:19:37,910 --> 00:19:39,230 Ma'am! 234 00:19:42,070 --> 00:19:43,730 Follow me! 235 00:19:43,730 --> 00:19:46,720 I'll take care of the gunpowder. 236 00:19:46,720 --> 00:19:50,300 - You should go. - What? Where? 237 00:19:51,590 --> 00:19:55,520 He looks like he has something to tell you. Councilor Hong. 238 00:20:07,560 --> 00:20:11,050 Sir, what did you just say? 239 00:20:11,050 --> 00:20:13,130 What do I have to do? 240 00:20:13,130 --> 00:20:17,080 If the battle turns perilous 241 00:20:17,080 --> 00:20:20,520 you have to leave here without hesitation. 242 00:20:21,920 --> 00:20:24,580 - But that's... - It's not just you. 243 00:20:25,680 --> 00:20:30,230 All of the technicians from the bureau have to return to Joseon alive. 244 00:20:30,230 --> 00:20:33,770 That's part of the royal command. 245 00:20:33,770 --> 00:20:39,290 Of course... we will win, ma'am. That's what's going to happen. 246 00:20:40,220 --> 00:20:41,690 Sir... 247 00:20:41,690 --> 00:20:46,930 But... if it doesn't happen that way... 248 00:20:46,930 --> 00:20:52,050 then you will have to do your job. 249 00:20:52,050 --> 00:20:56,190 As His Majesty did his part, you will too. 250 00:20:58,720 --> 00:21:02,430 What do you mean, 'my job'? 251 00:21:04,330 --> 00:21:09,510 We don't know what we'll face anymore, ma'am. 252 00:21:09,510 --> 00:21:15,430 We'll do everything to win, to protect... 253 00:21:17,060 --> 00:21:21,330 but His Majesty or I may not be able to. 254 00:21:24,660 --> 00:21:28,530 Even if something horrible happens, you shouldn't be shaken. 255 00:21:28,530 --> 00:21:34,510 You shouldn't forget that you have your duty to the country as the princess. 256 00:21:36,370 --> 00:21:38,070 Sir... 257 00:21:38,070 --> 00:21:43,980 Ma'am, please promise me that you will survive! 258 00:21:46,450 --> 00:21:52,050 That you will remember the big goal His Majesty wanted to protect 259 00:21:52,050 --> 00:21:59,060 and my wish to protect you. 260 00:22:16,050 --> 00:22:19,830 Do you know how long it's been? 261 00:22:19,830 --> 00:22:22,550 - Please go inside now... - Shut your mouth! 262 00:22:24,850 --> 00:22:27,460 It's not time for that. 263 00:22:27,460 --> 00:22:30,340 How would someone like you know how I feel? 264 00:22:44,460 --> 00:22:46,730 Does it mean I can't be the one? 265 00:22:46,730 --> 00:22:49,010 Like those people a long time ago 266 00:22:49,010 --> 00:22:53,800 he can't choose me to be the king after all? 267 00:23:05,550 --> 00:23:07,170 Sir. 268 00:23:09,230 --> 00:23:13,200 Make me the king, Lord Kang. 269 00:23:13,200 --> 00:23:15,370 I'll do anything. 270 00:23:15,370 --> 00:23:17,340 Do you understand? 271 00:23:18,580 --> 00:23:22,430 If I could do that, I'll do anything! 272 00:23:30,750 --> 00:23:34,790 Fine, let's go. 273 00:23:36,290 --> 00:23:39,070 Since we had a king like Gwanghae... 274 00:23:40,500 --> 00:23:45,200 it's possible to have a king like Neungyang once. 275 00:23:57,650 --> 00:24:01,630 Sir, where will you go at this hour? 276 00:24:02,670 --> 00:24:05,420 I'll go until it works. 277 00:24:05,420 --> 00:24:11,040 Until my knees wear out. 278 00:24:11,040 --> 00:24:12,680 Sir? 279 00:24:25,740 --> 00:24:27,140 You are... 280 00:24:29,120 --> 00:24:32,250 We received an order to bring you. 281 00:24:34,750 --> 00:24:36,710 Is it true? 282 00:24:36,710 --> 00:24:39,410 Did he really? 283 00:24:54,280 --> 00:24:58,230 'Cross the river on the same ship.' 284 00:25:01,730 --> 00:25:04,970 Now we're on the same ship? 285 00:25:12,860 --> 00:25:17,910 Yes... it's done now! 286 00:25:21,140 --> 00:25:26,720 Now I... Prince Neungyang... 287 00:25:30,530 --> 00:25:34,060 will become the owner of that palace! 288 00:25:56,760 --> 00:25:59,000 Yes, Haneum. 289 00:25:59,000 --> 00:26:07,160 I may be predicting what will come ahead of me. 290 00:26:07,160 --> 00:26:12,660 It's not... too late yet. 291 00:26:12,660 --> 00:26:21,080 Please! Don't enter a path of no return! 292 00:26:21,080 --> 00:26:24,460 Sire! 293 00:26:25,690 --> 00:26:30,440 No, I am going to win, Haneum. 294 00:26:30,440 --> 00:26:34,120 No matter what price I have to pay 295 00:26:34,120 --> 00:26:38,120 even if I have to become a bigger injustice. 296 00:26:42,050 --> 00:26:44,170 Then, sire... 297 00:26:45,240 --> 00:26:54,460 I don't think I can be at your side, sire. 298 00:26:57,150 --> 00:27:05,810 Regardless of... what price I have to pay. 299 00:27:08,620 --> 00:27:21,870 Yes, and maybe I've been prepared for it since the moment I lost you. 300 00:28:17,000 --> 00:28:18,710 Sir. 301 00:28:20,040 --> 00:28:21,910 Welcome. 302 00:28:23,200 --> 00:28:26,530 I have something to tell you in private. 303 00:28:34,810 --> 00:28:35,920 Lord Kang! 304 00:28:37,100 --> 00:28:42,590 Do you mean a treason plot, by any chance? 305 00:28:42,590 --> 00:28:44,870 Treason plot? 306 00:28:47,080 --> 00:28:48,870 It's revolution. 307 00:28:52,360 --> 00:28:57,700 A treason plot is started by those who want to steal power for their own greed. 308 00:28:57,700 --> 00:29:02,170 And it refers to failed uprising. 309 00:29:03,880 --> 00:29:09,260 But we are rising for Joseon. 310 00:29:09,260 --> 00:29:14,060 And we will definitely win. 311 00:29:15,610 --> 00:29:19,690 But sir, how could such a massive event... 312 00:29:19,690 --> 00:29:24,210 The king has already lost all the support. 313 00:29:24,210 --> 00:29:27,870 From Ming, and from this country. 314 00:29:29,830 --> 00:29:34,480 How can such a man be called the king? 315 00:29:42,280 --> 00:29:48,900 Then... who are you thinking to choose as the king? 316 00:29:50,650 --> 00:29:51,900 Sir! 317 00:30:00,790 --> 00:30:04,570 What... did you just say, Prince Neungyang? 318 00:30:06,810 --> 00:30:08,800 Restoration? 319 00:30:08,800 --> 00:30:11,280 That's right, ma'am. 320 00:30:13,050 --> 00:30:18,140 I'll get rid of the king and relieve your resentment! 321 00:30:19,540 --> 00:30:25,950 Your Majesty, don't you want to avenge the late Prince Yeongchang? 322 00:30:27,460 --> 00:30:32,330 You lost everything... Even the princess was chased away... 323 00:30:32,330 --> 00:30:35,230 You couldn't have forgotten the past, could you? 324 00:30:37,130 --> 00:30:41,630 The one who did all those things is still our king! 325 00:30:44,260 --> 00:30:45,770 Ma'am! 326 00:30:45,770 --> 00:30:50,880 No, I haven't forgotten. 327 00:30:53,300 --> 00:30:58,730 I've endured to this day so that I would have a chance to relieve my resentment. 328 00:31:01,010 --> 00:31:04,710 Ma'am, please trust me! 329 00:31:04,710 --> 00:31:07,450 I will become your child, your son... 330 00:31:07,450 --> 00:31:12,920 and pay back everything with the same blood. 331 00:31:29,420 --> 00:31:32,060 But, Haneum... 332 00:31:33,250 --> 00:31:38,920 I won't be broken too easily. 333 00:31:40,870 --> 00:31:43,960 Even if I had to become a bigger injustice to the end 334 00:31:43,960 --> 00:31:49,450 even if I had to hold hands with the wrongful ones to the end... 335 00:31:51,090 --> 00:31:53,310 As long as I am the king... 336 00:31:54,730 --> 00:31:57,250 Joseon will be different. 337 00:32:00,190 --> 00:32:04,790 Even if I don't get to accomplish my goal 338 00:32:04,790 --> 00:32:10,600 I believe... it will be realized someday. 339 00:32:13,090 --> 00:32:14,230 Haneum... 340 00:32:21,590 --> 00:32:23,030 And? 341 00:32:23,030 --> 00:32:26,540 You saw the secret letters that Kang Hong Rip wrote to His Majesty? 342 00:32:27,590 --> 00:32:34,800 Yes. Just like you told me, important documents were placed there. 343 00:32:35,890 --> 00:32:38,180 What was it about? 344 00:32:47,640 --> 00:32:51,420 Call in the crown prince. Lee Yi Cheom, too. 345 00:32:51,420 --> 00:32:52,680 Yes, sire. 346 00:32:52,680 --> 00:32:55,580 'Act in caution based on the situation.' 347 00:32:55,580 --> 00:32:59,620 It definitely meant that he'd decide based on the situation 348 00:32:59,620 --> 00:33:01,510 following the royal command. 349 00:33:01,510 --> 00:33:03,720 'Act in caution based on the situation'? 350 00:33:05,110 --> 00:33:11,420 And most of it was about spying on the military moves of Ming, not Later Jin? 351 00:33:12,750 --> 00:33:17,700 If I'm not mistaken... Definitely, ma'am. 352 00:33:19,130 --> 00:33:22,820 And His Majesty looks for the crown prince often 353 00:33:22,820 --> 00:33:24,780 since he sent the troops. 354 00:33:27,090 --> 00:33:30,970 Sire, what are you doing? 355 00:33:30,970 --> 00:33:33,930 'Decide based on the situation'? 356 00:33:33,930 --> 00:33:37,420 And why the crown prince? 357 00:33:37,420 --> 00:33:39,080 Sire... 358 00:33:50,320 --> 00:33:53,720 Sire, forgive me for saying this 359 00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:59,270 but what would be the reason to call in His Highness and I at this hour? 360 00:33:59,270 --> 00:34:01,560 What could it be? 361 00:34:01,560 --> 00:34:05,370 It is to make you realize an important point. 362 00:34:08,360 --> 00:34:11,480 Since you're the grandfather of the crown princess 363 00:34:11,480 --> 00:34:16,910 you should pay attention to her safety. 364 00:34:18,980 --> 00:34:21,240 Yes, sire. 365 00:34:21,240 --> 00:34:24,270 But why all of a sudden... 366 00:34:24,270 --> 00:34:28,940 Father... just what do you want to say? 367 00:34:32,210 --> 00:34:36,020 I want you to prepare for danger. 368 00:34:37,870 --> 00:34:39,370 Do you understand? 369 00:34:40,360 --> 00:34:46,810 The war that will blow in the royal court and this country. 370 00:34:57,970 --> 00:35:00,090 We pray... 371 00:35:00,090 --> 00:35:05,230 that no one gets hurt, and no one goes missing... 372 00:35:05,230 --> 00:35:07,590 Please let them come home safely. 373 00:35:09,610 --> 00:35:12,990 Yes, there is nothing more we wish for. 374 00:35:12,990 --> 00:35:18,370 Please take care of them so that none of our family members die. 375 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:04,830 I'm going nuts! I'm shivering! 376 00:36:06,100 --> 00:36:10,640 So when the frontline falls apart, they'll push forward here! 377 00:36:13,260 --> 00:36:16,270 Ma'am, we'll be able to win, right? 378 00:36:16,270 --> 00:36:18,270 That will definitely happen, right? 379 00:36:24,840 --> 00:36:28,220 - Manager Jang... - Yes... 380 00:36:38,350 --> 00:36:40,600 In Woo, how can you... 381 00:36:40,600 --> 00:36:44,130 I also came as an officer of the city guard's bureau. 382 00:36:44,130 --> 00:36:48,320 Since our soldiers are in this battle, I should do my duty. 383 00:36:58,700 --> 00:37:01,580 Sire, the Eight Banners are coming. 384 00:38:06,380 --> 00:38:08,010 Sir! 385 00:38:09,470 --> 00:38:11,350 Listen, soldiers! 386 00:38:11,350 --> 00:38:19,210 Yes, in front of our eyes are soldiers of the elite troops from Later Jin! 387 00:38:20,330 --> 00:38:25,150 Our duty is to go through them, and protect this battleline! 388 00:38:25,150 --> 00:38:32,000 But we will not fight with the determination of death today. 389 00:38:32,940 --> 00:38:38,140 We're fighting to make it out alive! 390 00:38:38,140 --> 00:38:40,330 Listen! 391 00:38:40,330 --> 00:38:43,400 All Joseon soldiers! 392 00:38:45,820 --> 00:38:47,750 Survive! 393 00:38:47,750 --> 00:38:54,730 In order to live, we'll cut down one more enemy and proceed forward. 394 00:38:54,730 --> 00:39:03,110 We'll throw ourselves forward and save one more of our men! 395 00:39:24,030 --> 00:39:28,250 Don't leave anyone out! Slay everyone! 396 00:39:28,250 --> 00:39:30,910 Go! 397 00:39:42,610 --> 00:39:47,930 Wait! All rifle shooters, stand at your post! 398 00:39:52,430 --> 00:39:55,390 Get ready! Arm yourselves! 399 00:40:01,050 --> 00:40:03,670 Not yet. It's not time yet. 400 00:40:07,080 --> 00:40:09,760 Now... Right now! 401 00:40:09,760 --> 00:40:12,190 Shoot! 402 00:40:18,440 --> 00:40:20,250 Fire! 403 00:40:30,570 --> 00:40:34,240 Reload! All rifle shooters, reload! 404 00:40:34,240 --> 00:40:38,150 Protect the rifle shooters! 405 00:41:08,370 --> 00:41:12,650 Can the Joseon troops go through them? 406 00:41:13,890 --> 00:41:16,270 We don't know yet, sire. 407 00:41:16,270 --> 00:41:18,800 Ming soldiers can't step in yet. 408 00:41:26,790 --> 00:41:29,180 Here! Look! 409 00:41:29,180 --> 00:41:33,160 We don't have enough cannonballs. Move the cannonballs to the battleline! 410 00:41:33,160 --> 00:41:35,270 - Soo Deok, hurry. - Yes, sir. 411 00:41:36,960 --> 00:41:38,660 - Be careful! - Yes. 412 00:41:41,110 --> 00:41:45,070 Look, how is it going? What about our soldiers? 413 00:41:59,850 --> 00:42:01,280 Hurry up! 414 00:42:02,650 --> 00:42:04,880 Hurry! Hurry! 415 00:42:13,460 --> 00:42:16,490 Sir, the enemy line is unstable. 416 00:42:16,490 --> 00:42:20,290 It's time. We need to debilitate them with the rest of the gunfire! 417 00:42:20,290 --> 00:42:23,520 Line up all the artillery! 418 00:42:23,520 --> 00:42:28,240 Bring in all the remaining firepower! 419 00:42:42,130 --> 00:42:43,990 Send the soldiers of Ming! 420 00:42:43,990 --> 00:42:48,040 Sire, but we have to stay back... 421 00:42:48,040 --> 00:42:49,110 What are you doing? 422 00:42:49,110 --> 00:42:52,000 Will you let the Joseon troops take the accomplishment of this victory? 423 00:42:54,520 --> 00:42:57,550 Ming soldiers, join in the battleground! 424 00:42:57,550 --> 00:42:59,770 Listen, everyone! 425 00:42:59,770 --> 00:43:05,170 Ming soldiers, join in the battle! 426 00:43:14,900 --> 00:43:16,730 Those are Ming soldiers! 427 00:43:16,730 --> 00:43:20,040 They're finally going to help our Joseon soldiers! 428 00:43:20,040 --> 00:43:21,960 Did we do this? 429 00:43:21,960 --> 00:43:24,480 Did we push out the Jurchen troops? 430 00:43:24,480 --> 00:43:26,990 Ma'am, we made it! 431 00:43:26,990 --> 00:43:29,930 All of us! We're all alive! 432 00:43:29,930 --> 00:43:31,760 Manager Lee... 433 00:43:52,040 --> 00:43:55,240 Retreat! Retreat everyone! 434 00:44:24,420 --> 00:44:25,930 Sir! 435 00:44:25,930 --> 00:44:33,100 Did we do it? Did we really make this happen? 436 00:45:03,570 --> 00:45:05,070 What about the damage? 437 00:45:05,070 --> 00:45:09,180 Later Jin's troops lost thousands of soldiers and hundreds of horses. 438 00:45:09,180 --> 00:45:13,970 But we lost about 125 soldiers total 439 00:45:13,970 --> 00:45:17,220 and lost only four cannons. That's everything, sir! 440 00:45:18,030 --> 00:45:19,760 It's a great victory! 441 00:45:19,760 --> 00:45:24,390 Our Joseon troops won the first battle against the Jurchen troops! 442 00:45:24,390 --> 00:45:27,070 Although I'm the commissioner at the weaponry bureau 443 00:45:27,070 --> 00:45:29,540 I didn't know the firepower of our military was this strong! 444 00:45:29,540 --> 00:45:32,350 Please send this victory news to His Majesty now! 445 00:45:32,350 --> 00:45:35,540 Of course I will. I have to! 446 00:45:42,900 --> 00:45:44,500 What about Her Highness? 447 00:45:45,400 --> 00:45:47,710 Don't worry. She's safe. 448 00:46:24,070 --> 00:46:26,550 Everyone, you saw it, right? You heard about it? 449 00:46:28,290 --> 00:46:33,150 The gunpowder we made destroyed those from Later Jin! 450 00:46:34,480 --> 00:46:35,790 You're really... 451 00:46:35,790 --> 00:46:39,060 You seemed to be hiding the whole time. Did you really see it? 452 00:46:39,060 --> 00:46:42,200 Hiding? Not me! 453 00:46:42,200 --> 00:46:47,400 Not me, but I'm sure that 'Minister Japchae' did. 454 00:46:47,400 --> 00:46:49,830 'Japchae'? 455 00:46:49,830 --> 00:46:54,390 Is it... about me, by any chance? 456 00:46:56,310 --> 00:46:58,420 No, sir. No, sir. That's not possible! 457 00:46:58,420 --> 00:47:02,040 Please take a rest. Please continue to rest. 458 00:47:05,660 --> 00:47:07,540 Ma'am... 459 00:47:18,370 --> 00:47:21,610 Send it to Hanyang (current Seoul). Don't delay it! 460 00:47:21,610 --> 00:47:23,150 Yes, sir. 461 00:47:29,340 --> 00:47:33,440 - Wait! - What's going on? 462 00:47:38,500 --> 00:47:42,070 You really didn't get hurt anywhere, did you? 463 00:47:43,120 --> 00:47:45,380 We were in the back. 464 00:47:45,380 --> 00:47:50,640 Other than getting bruises here and there while carrying the explosives and bombs 465 00:47:50,640 --> 00:47:53,970 - I'm doing fine. - What? Bruises? 466 00:47:54,950 --> 00:47:56,410 Where? 467 00:48:01,730 --> 00:48:04,000 Ma'am! Why did you wait until this... 468 00:48:04,000 --> 00:48:06,130 I'm fine! 469 00:48:06,130 --> 00:48:08,420 You're making a fuss! 470 00:48:08,420 --> 00:48:10,690 This is nothing in a war! 471 00:48:10,690 --> 00:48:12,430 But still... 472 00:48:19,060 --> 00:48:20,680 Ma'am, let me... 473 00:48:24,990 --> 00:48:26,420 Councilor! 474 00:48:29,950 --> 00:48:33,060 - Ja Gyung! - What's going on? 475 00:48:44,920 --> 00:48:48,710 - Get ready. Right now! - Yes, sir! 476 00:48:57,280 --> 00:48:58,720 Sir! 477 00:48:58,720 --> 00:49:01,950 We're pushing forward to Hetu Ala now? 478 00:49:01,950 --> 00:49:03,690 What does it mean? 479 00:49:07,650 --> 00:49:10,210 We just finished our first battle. 480 00:49:10,210 --> 00:49:11,360 So how... 481 00:49:11,360 --> 00:49:16,150 It seems that Ming soldiers are fired up from today's victory. 482 00:49:16,150 --> 00:49:19,130 Generals from each troop who want to claim credit for victory 483 00:49:19,130 --> 00:49:22,110 requested a full attack, one after another. 484 00:49:22,110 --> 00:49:25,680 But isn't this too reckless? 485 00:49:25,680 --> 00:49:29,230 To push forward to the capital of Later Jin without any preparation? 486 00:49:29,230 --> 00:49:32,380 Sir... 487 00:49:32,380 --> 00:49:35,220 Still, nothing will happen, right? 488 00:49:35,220 --> 00:49:37,750 We have our own soldiers, and even soldiers from Ming. 489 00:49:37,750 --> 00:49:40,630 So the capital of Later Jin can't be a big deal. 490 00:49:49,810 --> 00:49:51,460 So, what about our soldiers? 491 00:49:51,460 --> 00:49:55,090 The rifle unit under Supreme Commander left with Ming soldiers. 492 00:49:55,090 --> 00:49:57,670 Only a few soldiers are remaining 493 00:49:57,670 --> 00:50:00,830 and planning to escort injured soldiers and people from the weaponry bureau. 494 00:50:00,830 --> 00:50:04,110 Wait. Did you just say, 'the weaponry bureau'? 495 00:50:04,110 --> 00:50:05,680 Yes, sir. 496 00:50:18,910 --> 00:50:21,100 No, it's a useless thought. 497 00:50:21,100 --> 00:50:25,270 Nothing will happen. 498 00:50:58,560 --> 00:51:01,620 - What is it? - They're lying in ambush! 499 00:51:01,620 --> 00:51:03,540 It's a trap, sir! 500 00:51:05,420 --> 00:51:07,020 Sir! 501 00:51:15,070 --> 00:51:19,150 Sir, the united troops pushing forward are surrounded by Later Jin's soldiers. 502 00:51:19,150 --> 00:51:20,990 The soldiers fell into a trap! 503 00:51:20,990 --> 00:51:22,290 What? 504 00:51:22,290 --> 00:51:24,990 Ming soldiers taking the northern route are already wiped out. 505 00:51:24,990 --> 00:51:27,590 And soldiers on the western and the southern paths are running away! 506 00:51:27,590 --> 00:51:30,240 Then what about Joseon soldiers? What about our soldiers? 507 00:51:30,240 --> 00:51:33,390 That's all I've heard, they're probably in the same situation. 508 00:51:33,390 --> 00:51:36,880 Sir, you have to close the camp and retreat quickly! 509 00:51:41,680 --> 00:51:43,120 Sir! 510 00:51:54,040 --> 00:51:55,660 Hurry up, everyone! 511 00:51:55,660 --> 00:51:59,800 512 00:52:04,290 --> 00:52:07,260 Throw out the heavy ones! Hurry! 513 00:52:14,810 --> 00:52:17,100 You have to go now, ma'am. Hurry up! 514 00:52:17,950 --> 00:52:21,010 No, I won't leave alone. 515 00:52:23,140 --> 00:52:26,010 Then... what about you? 516 00:52:26,010 --> 00:52:29,530 Ma'am, did you forget your promise to me? 517 00:52:30,490 --> 00:52:33,010 You said you wouldn't be shaken up at any time. 518 00:52:33,010 --> 00:52:36,880 You said you'd definitley live on, and do what you need to do. 519 00:52:38,160 --> 00:52:40,950 So you have to go! Right away! 520 00:52:49,970 --> 00:52:52,340 What about Her Highness? 521 00:52:58,320 --> 00:53:00,010 Listen carefully, Kang In Woo. 522 00:53:00,010 --> 00:53:03,040 What you want in return is... 523 00:53:03,040 --> 00:53:07,010 is also a favor I'll ask from you now. 524 00:53:09,310 --> 00:53:11,390 If the battle situation turns against us... 525 00:53:13,100 --> 00:53:17,610 If we can't guarantee her safety anymore... 526 00:53:19,520 --> 00:53:21,710 then please take care of her. 527 00:53:23,910 --> 00:53:28,420 Take her and everyone from the weaponry bureau safely back to Joseon. 528 00:53:28,420 --> 00:53:30,180 What do you mean? 529 00:53:31,850 --> 00:53:36,190 Me? Then what about you? 530 00:53:46,920 --> 00:53:51,700 I will follow you and the bureau people soon. 531 00:53:51,700 --> 00:53:55,580 Until everyone gets to a safe place... 532 00:53:56,790 --> 00:53:59,510 I will stay here and buy some time. 533 00:53:59,510 --> 00:54:03,170 - Sir! - Ma'am... 534 00:54:03,170 --> 00:54:05,160 As the councilor of the bureau 535 00:54:05,160 --> 00:54:09,510 it is my duty to protect the lives of you and those in the bureau. 536 00:54:10,940 --> 00:54:15,110 That is the royal command I received. 537 00:54:15,110 --> 00:54:17,450 No, I don't want to! 538 00:54:17,450 --> 00:54:19,720 I won't do that! 539 00:54:19,720 --> 00:54:22,540 - Ma'am! - Please... 540 00:54:23,870 --> 00:54:25,670 Come with us, sir. 541 00:54:28,260 --> 00:54:32,370 I won't go alone. 542 00:54:32,370 --> 00:54:37,940 Sir, if we are not together, not alone... 543 00:55:19,420 --> 00:55:24,960 I will definitely return, ma'am. 544 00:55:26,980 --> 00:55:29,700 The promise that I will be with you... 545 00:55:31,150 --> 00:55:37,940 The pledge that I will walk the same path with you... 546 00:55:39,620 --> 00:55:44,230 I will definitely keep them. 547 00:55:47,000 --> 00:55:48,290 Sir... 548 00:56:13,210 --> 00:56:14,810 Please take care of them. 549 00:56:14,810 --> 00:56:17,200 The remaining soldiers will buy some time 550 00:56:17,200 --> 00:56:19,890 so you have to cross the border as soon as possible. 551 00:56:25,090 --> 00:56:26,850 Come back alive, Hong Joo Won. 552 00:56:28,270 --> 00:56:31,070 I don't want this to be the last time we see each other. 553 00:56:37,700 --> 00:56:39,140 Do you understand? 554 00:56:41,200 --> 00:56:45,630 I don't like to defeat you like this. 555 00:56:57,390 --> 00:57:00,900 Sir! Sir! 556 00:57:02,140 --> 00:57:04,690 - We have to leave now, ma'am. - Sir... 557 00:57:04,690 --> 00:57:07,470 - Ma'am! - Let go of me! 558 00:57:07,470 --> 00:57:09,500 - We have to go now, ma'am! - Sir! 559 00:57:09,500 --> 00:57:13,430 - Ma'am! - Please... Sir! 560 00:57:13,430 --> 00:57:17,830 Please... be safe, ma'am. 561 00:57:20,820 --> 00:57:22,550 Everyone, get ready! 562 00:57:24,200 --> 00:57:28,520 Until everyone from the weaponry bureau leaves safely... 563 00:57:28,520 --> 00:57:33,650 all of us... will die here. 564 00:57:34,670 --> 00:57:38,470 Please make it out alive. 565 00:57:43,340 --> 00:57:44,760 Sir! 566 00:57:47,790 --> 00:57:49,730 Sir! 567 00:57:55,520 --> 00:57:57,010 And please... 568 00:57:58,020 --> 00:58:01,010 don't be in pain because of me. 569 00:58:01,010 --> 00:58:03,710 Sir! 570 00:58:14,190 --> 00:58:24,190 Subtitles by DramaFever 571 00:58:31,260 --> 00:58:32,880 [Hwajung] 572 00:58:32,880 --> 00:58:36,260 Sir! Councilor Hong! 573 00:58:36,260 --> 00:58:39,940 We can't even find whether Joo Won's dead or alive. 574 00:58:39,940 --> 00:58:43,720 If Joo Won is not around, wouldn't you look at me then? 575 00:58:43,720 --> 00:58:46,390 Wouldn't I be able to grab this chance? 576 00:58:46,390 --> 00:58:48,600 The thought occurs to me. 577 00:58:48,600 --> 00:58:50,170 Emperor? 578 00:58:50,170 --> 00:58:53,360 It's a request of a master-retainer relationship, not friendship. 579 00:58:53,360 --> 00:58:57,380 Do you think I'd accept this rude request? 580 00:58:57,380 --> 00:58:59,540 If it's not going to be mine 581 00:58:59,540 --> 00:59:01,940 it can't be Gwanghae's either! 582 00:59:01,940 --> 00:59:05,650 I can't let the girl block my path, can I? 583 00:59:05,650 --> 00:59:08,960 It's about time that we end this fight.