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General.

General, news has come from the general at the frontier.

Tang's army of 130 000 are not heading to Goguryeo, but towards our Baekje.

Your Majesty, what are we going to do now?

The Tang's navy is 130 000 strong.

Do we have the ability to stop them?

We have less than 60 000 troops even if we add up our regular troops, the private soldiers and all those who have surrendered.

How can we defend when we don't even have half the number of troops that they have?

Jojeong jwapyeong, fighting a war is not just about the number of soldiers.

Furthermore, we have a counterplan ready.

Why are you intimidated even before we start?

Is there still no news on the movement of Silla's forces?

Your Majesty,

Gim Yu Sin has arrived in Namcheon district with 50 000 soldiers.

Namcheon district? Not Seorabeol?

Seems like they took advantage of the darkness to mobilize their soldiers.

Your Majesty, what was the counterplan left by former jwapyeongs, Seong Chung and Heung Su?

Seong Chung and Heung Su said if Tang and Silla were to join forces,

we must first attack the Tang troops at Gibeolpa,

then turn our attention to the Silla troops in Tanhyeon.

If we do that, then they can't immediately march to Sabi City.

-= Tanhyeon: Okcheon county area in the North =- -= Gibeolpa: Seojeon county area in the South =- And also, we must make all the necessary preparations in advance to protect Sabi City.

-= Tanhyeon: Okcheon county area in the North =- -= Gibeolpa: Seojeon county area in the South =- Further, we must prevent their troops from uniting, as this will buy us time.

Isolate the Tang troops who'll be arriving from the sea route so that their food rations will run out.

If the Silla army cannot unite with the Tang troops, they'll have to retreat in defeat.

Preventing their troops from uniting will decide the victor and the loser of this war.

How prepared are our armed forces?

We have 23 000 in our main forces, and if we add all the rebels who have joined us, we'll have 60 000.

What's the best way to prepare for this?

The Tang forces are strong, there'll be 30 000 of our troops going to Gibeolpa.

There'll be 20 000 troops to stop the Silla forces and 10 000 to guard and protect Sabi City.

Will our defences hold?

They should be sufficient to defend our position.

Good. All of you ministers listen carefully.

I too was dubious about the Tang army coming by the sea route,

but now that worry has turned out to be a fact.

The country is now facing its biggest crisis,

but our Baekje will be able to overcome this.

All the noblemen with a private army, please lend a helping hand.

Yes, Your Majesty.

General, you'll be responsible for Tang's navy.

Yes.

Our defensive system at Gibeolpa has been completed.

It won't be easy for the Tang navy to come ashore.

First, attack the troops who try to come ashore,

then focus on defending.

How long do we have to resist them?

10 days should make them anxious.

In that time I'll capture Silla, and secretly attack Tang from the rear.

At that time we'll go on the offensive together.

That's a very good strategy.

-= Silla army camp =-

We'll be moving across Jinnaeeul County today

-= Jinnaeeul County: present day Chungcheongnam-do, Geumsan-gun area =- to Tanhyeon.

-= Jinnaeeul County: present day Chungcheongnam-do, Geumsan-gun area =- Heum Sun and Sin Rok will lead the left wing.

-= Gim Yu Sin =- Cheon Jong and Jin Ju will be in charge of the right wing.

I'll be responsible for the main army.

Yes, Great General.

Please keep this in mind.

10 days later, we must reunite just before Sabi City with Seol Jeong Bang.

-=Seol Jeong Bang: Tang's military leader for the joint forces=- Yes.

You're here, Your Majesty, Your Highness Crown Prince.

You've worked hard, Great General.

Seol Jeong Bang has left for Gibeolpa.

We just have to make our move.

Everything is ready.

-= Gim Chun Chu, Silla's 29th king =- General, the person that you wanted to see so badly, Gye Baek, has come to us.

I'm really worried.

If Gye Baek is wise and makes the right decision,

he will know that it's more difficult for them to defend themselves against us compared to defending themselves against the Tang navy.

He'll definitely come out to fight.

Furthermore, Gye Baek also wants to fight with me.

We should avoid the strong. I really don't understand your views on warfare, General.

Great General, when will Tang be sending their large army?

This is a godsend opportunity for us.

We must definitely capture Sabi City to wreak vengeance and redress the wrongs done to us.

Don't worry, Your Majesty.

Thank you. I believe in you, Great General.

What did you say?

The noblemen have fled before handing over their private army?

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

Those people deserve to die!

When the country is peaceful, they live off the people's hard work,

and flee when the country is in crisis.

Then what about the rebels, those who joined the army?

The rebel soldiers were with the private soldiers.

A large number have also disappeared with the private soldiers.

So who have we got to defend us against the enemy?

Your Majesty, although it's difficult, we must not lose our faith.

Even though the noblemen cowardly fled when they heard about the massive forces of the enemy,

if they see us resisting courageously, I believe they'll then release their soldiers.

Is there any way for us to succeed?

Since we lack military personnel,

won't this render Seong Chung and Heung Su's strategy useless?

We will have to rethink and adapt that strategy accordingly.

We'll take out 10 000 troops from the 25 000 troops in the central army to guard and protect Sabi City.

And General Ui Jik will have to use 12 000 troops to resist the Tang navy.

But, if we do that you'll only be left with 3 000 troops, General.

Are you going to use just that many to defend against 50 000 Silla troops?

We have about 2 000 volunteer soldiers in the entire country.

Although this is inadequate, we'll try our best to stop them.

With that number of soldiers, it'll be difficult to face them directly.

But that doesn't mean we have no solution.

We'll have to take a step back and station ourselves in the vicinity of Ungchi, and make use of the canyon to fortify our defence.

As long as we stand guard from there, no matter how many Silla soldiers were to come,

it won't be easy for them to defeat us.

Then let's do as you say.

Your Majesty, we've completed our preparations to go to war.

Gye Baek.

In retrospect, Heaven has given me a very valuable gift.

He gave me Seong Chung, Heung Su and also you.

But, because I discarded you previously,

I'm now paying the price for what I did.

Don't blame yourself, this has not ended yet.

Your servant, together with the people, will defend this country against the enemy.

Your Majesty, as the monarch you have to remain here.

I will.

The participation of the people in the political council and also the well-field system,

Seong Chung's, Heung Su's and your vision too,

we have to achieve that.

My younger brother, you must live and return alive.

Make sure you come back and together we'll make that vision a reality.

I will.

The Tang has brought its 130 000 strong army.

Silla has brought its 50 000 strong army.

Isn't it a foregone conclusion that we'll die?

You useless fellows, you should start waking up now!

General, even if it's General Gye Baek,

how can 5 000 soldiers take on 50 000 troops?

Yes, this is like asking us to go and die.

The noblemen have fled, why should we have to go and die?

You bunch of... Who's going to die? Who are you saying is going there to die?

We can win. We must win!

These pitiful fellows,

why must you be so stubborn?

You have come.

Is the General not out yet?

He's gone to see His Majesty, he'll be coming out shortly.

Everything has ended, look at their morale.

Is that the face of a soldier who is determined to go to war?

You're going to die, going there to die, just follow me and leave.

If you want to leave, just leave.

We'll stand or fall with the General.

I'm also sad. Very sad.

But you should stand or fall with me, because the both of you are still young.

Inform the General when he comes out, he must make a trip home first.

Please tell him that, it's imperative that you do so.

I will do so.

Your servant is going to the battlefield now.

Nobody will be able to forgive Your Majesty's sin.

But, if we should overcome this crisis,

I can beg the people to forgive you.

Please therefore, learn to love and respect yourself.

Please don't treat me as someone so shameless.

Now, my wish is just this,

that there won't be another woman like me.

General.

I'm in pain because of you, and yet my happiness comes from you too.

I hope you'll be safe.

Please take care of yourself, Your Majesty.

Why is the soldiers morale like this?

That... it's because our numbers are too low compared to the enemy.

Listen!

I don't want all of you to die on the battlefield.

You are all Baekje's warriors.

As Baekje warriors,

how can you be intimidated by a mere 50 000 soldiers?

Even though we don't have one tenth of the military strength of the enemy,

there are many deeds you can perform in this war.

Lift up your heads.

I, Gye Baek will be with all of you.

Wait here for me.

You are here.

What are you doing?

I'm also defending my country against the enemy, that's why I'm like this.

What do you mean by that?

Don't tell me you want to go to the battlefield?

The battlefield is here.

The battlefield is here... what do you mean?

General,

I've been killed on the battlefield.

So kill me first before you go.

My wife.

The morale of the 5 000 soldiers you're taking with you is like that of soldiers who have already been defeated.

If you were to go to war like that, you will only lose.

You must lead by example, General.

If you were to behead me, General, it would mean there's no return except to fight.

Only by doing that, will you raise their morale to fight a life-and-death battle.

My wife, I know your intentions,

but this is preposterous.

Come, get up quickly.

General, are you confident you'll win if you go out like this?

Do you really think you can save Baekje?

I have no further desires

and I won't be dead,

because I'll live on forever in your heart.

My wife, I beg you not to do this.

Why are you behaving so cowardly? How can you boost the soldiers' morale if you don't take my life.

The people of Baekje will be subjected to insults.

Quickly, hurry up and kill me.

Please, I beg you, don't say anymore.

Do you want me to do it myself?

My wife...

General if you don't take my life, I'll still do it to myself when you leave.

I'll wait for you there, General.

I'm very happy.

My love.

Please kill me.

What's the matter?

Where is the General?

The General he... General...

What is the matter?

General, he...

killed his wife and children.

What?

He killed his wife and children?

That's right.

That...

He did that because

he's decided he won't be returning.

General!

General!

General!

Get up.

Get up everybody.

Let's set off.

Yes. General!

I've managed to obtain the information.

Report.

Silla's army has an estimated 50 000 soldiers.

Gim Yu Sin must be leading them.

That's right.

And also...

Jin Ju, Cheon Jon, Pum Il, and Heum Sun are following closely behind.

There is also Crown Prince Beop Min with 200 young Hwarangs. (Hwarang - "Flower Boys", elite group of male youths in Silla)

Where are they now?

Currently passing by Tanhyeon.

We will encounter them very soon.

We won't enter the city.

We will mount our defence on the open thoroughfare.

What does that mean?

If we don't enter the city that means we'll have to confront them head-on.

How can these officers and soldiers fight against the enemy when they're outnumbered tenfold?

No,

General is correct.

We should enter the city if we're on the defensive.

But now they're on the offensive,

in this situation, if we were to enter the city, it'll mean we're making way for them.

That's right.

You have read the situation correctly.

-= Hwangdeungyasan-gun: present Nonsangildae region. =- We'll just defend from here, Hwangdeungyasan-gun.

General, you take some men and go to another intersection.

All right.

You do the same thing, take some soldiers to another intersection.

The rest of the troops will come with me to the last intersection.

Yes, General.

These intersections

are not easy targets for them to mount an attack.

The enemy can only launch a direct confrontation.

They can only come with the whole brigade.

But Gim Yu Sin is aware of this as well.

This is a good place for us to secure our defence.

-= Square matrix formation: arranging the troops in four corners as a defensive measure. =- As long as we use the square matrix formation, the enemy will be unable to do anything.

-= Square matrix formation: arranging the troops in four corners as a defensive measure. =-

General.

This can hold them off once or twice, but...

I know what you want to say.

But this time, we're not trying to win the war,

we're just trying to prevent Silla and Tang's forces from uniting.

If we can ride out the storm on this occasion, we'll have a chance to turn things around.

Before the arrival of the Tang's forces,

as long as we can still move, we can't put down our weapons.

Yes, General.

Reporting.

Gye Baek is leading 5 000 men and has set up a battle formation up front.

It's a mere 5 000 men.

My cavalry needs only attack once, and they will scatter like sand.

You have battled with Gye Baek more than once. How is it that you still do not understand this person?

Even with their small numbers,

they can rely on both sides of the canyon and strategically block the path. It won't be easy to break through.

Why are you not resting?

General.

It's not necessary.

Sit down.

Where are you from?

-= Jeokcheon county: present day North Jeolla province. =- From Jeokcheon county.

It's a village that sits on a rocky area.

It's very beautiful.

That's right.

Your age is so advanced, why do you still come to the battlefield?

My son died 5 years ago in a battle with Silla.

My wife died when she heard the news.

After that day, I held my weapon,

and if I were to die in battle, I'd be able to see my wife and son.

Don't die, your wife and son wouldn't want that.

General.

It's very difficult to take revenge using an old sword.

Sleep for a while.

This is really cool and refreshing.

Dae Su.

Yes.

I've always had a yearning everytime I come into battle.

If I were to go back riding a horse,

and I could see the smoke billowing from the chimney,

that would be my best trophy.

How can this just be your yearning alone, hyeongnim?

Yes, you're right.

If we can give this to the people here, that would be great.

General.

Army!

Advance!

General.

Wait.

Just a little more...

Release the arrows!

Release the arrows!

Kill all of them!

Do not pursue!

General.

Gim Yu Sin!

I had always thought you were a true and honourable Silla man.

I never thought that you would go begging the Tang to send an army to rescue you.

Don't you feel ashamed?

Just try and see.

Give it your best effort!

Don't mention the Tang. Even if reinforcements from all over the world come to support you

you will still be defeated by my sword and those of the Baekje generals.

We have 1 000 dead and 1 500 injured.

Gye Baek.

You villain!

General.

Seol Jeong Bang, who led the attack against the Baekje army, has annihilated the Baekje forces.

He's attacking the capital city now.

General, this is really good news.

That's right.

Now a piece of Baekje's wall has fallen.

General, what's wrong?

I'm so helpless.

If we're unable to reach the capital city by tomorrow,

Seol Jeong Bang will have more demands to ask from us.

So do you still think this is good news?

Silla's future is in our hands.

We must get past their defence.

We must cross their defence line,

no matter what method we employ.

No matter what.

Yes.

General Ui Jik...

Has died in the line of duty.

Now Baekje's future lies in our hands.

Is there still no news concerning the reinforcements?

Yes, now that General Ui Jik has been defeated,

things will become doubly difficult.

The hopes of the people now rest on our shoulders.

We must not die in vain.

Even if we lose this place, we must still treat this as Baekje's foundation.

Do you understand?

Yes. General!

Yes. General!

Eat a bit more, keep your spirits up.

Yes, we must drive Silla out from this place.

We will be victorious.

Spirits up.

Yes, of course.

We must remember how General Gye Baek killed his family so that we can be victorious.

Yes.

General.

I am sorry.

This is sufficient for me.

Don't think of saving the food,

let the soldiers have their fill.

Yes, General.

Please have some.

It's very sweet.

The troop's morale is very high.

When they first saw the enemy's troops who outnumbered us tenfold,

their hearts were filled with fear.

After winning a few battles,

the soldiers' morale is sky-high these days.

It's all thanks to your great efforts in fighting well.

Do you know what the soldiers call you?

They call you the blessed general.

Since you're known as the blessed general,

you will definitely live.

Correct, we must make sure you return home,

and if possible send everyone home to their families.

General, what's the matter?

Our casualties have risen to 11 000 in just two days.

-= Gim Beop Min: Gim Chun Chu's son. Silla's 30th king. =- They're still at the mountain pass and haven't advanced a single step,

does this even make sense?

Night offensive, direct confrontation and all-round offensive,

we've tried everything.

The Baekje villains are risking all they have in their defence.

Is that even an excuse?

We're an army of 50 000 troops.

They have only 5 000.

So Your Highness,

would you like to take over your servant's command?

Uncle, Seo Jeong Bang is threatening His Majesty

if we don't arrive on the date as agreed.

They have gone to the extent of demanding Silla's territory.

Let them do it!

Anyway, to go to war with them won't be harder than fighting Gye Baek.

We've gathered all the soldiers to mount the attack on the mountain ridges.

Look for a breakthrough.

General, they've broken through.

Gim Yu Sin is currently crossing the estuary.

General.

Go and stop them at Hwangsanbeol. Quick!

Yes.

We're fighting a decisive battle. Why are you doing this?

Your Highness is already here to meet Gye Baek,

why do you still want to avoid him?

Seol Jeong Bang is waiting for us.

Gye Baek is Baekje's last bastion.

Even if we have to meet up with Seol Jeong Bang,

if I were to make a detour and avoid Gye Baek,

people will laugh at me, Gim Yu Sin.

We will proceed with a head-on confrontation.

General.

The General is right.

I'll seal off the enemy's escape route.

That's not necessary. Step back.

Just like being bitten by a rat,

you can only experience it once.

Didn't I tell you to step back?

-= Hwarang Gwan Chang =-

Nobody is to go.

I won't fulfill your wish to die.

To make use of others to die on your behalf,

Gim Yu Sin,

there's no difference between that and avoidance.

General.

His words are not wrong,

but, you can afford to lose in a contest,

on the battlefield, isn't winning everything?

General, the reinforcements and the private army are starting to come out to assist.

Is that a fact?

Give me a report on their movements.

The troops from the North and the Northwest are currently heading towards Sabi City.

Those from the South and the East are heading towards here.

Not just this, but the number of common people who want to protect the country is rising rapidly.

All of you have heard! The reinforcements are currently rushing here!

Look at that, that villain again...

No matter what, you mustn't kill him.

He must be captured alive.

Yes.

Move back!

Kill me!

Seize him.

Those who killed our people, we will not spare even one.

General!

General, why are you doing this?

Please get up. Please get up quickly!

Warriors of Baekje,

I take great pride in you.

You are all here at Hwangsanbeol. You have faced enemies that outnumbered you tenfold,

and have won four great victories.

Great warriors of Baekje!

I have deep respect for your bravery and your loyalty.

I bow in admiration.

And I, Gye Baek,

today, once again

order everyone...

Do not die.

You must stay alive.

Today, at least, don't fight for your country,

or fight for your names to go down in history.

You also don't have to

fight for the king or for me.

You only need to fight to return to your parents, your wife, your children, and your brothers at home.

Only if you survive...

will the road back home, through today's

victorious win, be opened.

Long live General Gye Beak! Long live! Long live!

Baek Ji warriors. Charge!

Charge!

Yong Su!

Yong Su! Yong Su!

Yong Su.

General...

Yong Su...