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I had clearly said,

-= Episode 12 =- the building of the turtle ship is to be discontinued.

-= Episode 12 =- What is this all about?

What is this all about?

The country's Treasury is depleted,

we had even discussed abolishing the navy,

what funds did Lee Sun Sin use to do that?

And, if it's something that was carried out without reporting to me...

does it mean he pocketed the grains that were paid to the state as tax?

Minister, you really, don't know about this fact?

Your Majesty.

Tell me.

Aren't you the one who knows Lee Sun Sin better than anyone?

Left State Councillor, you really,

know nothing about Lee Sun Sin building the turtle ship!?

All of this... your vassal told him to do it.

Councillor, you told him to?

That's right.

Your vassal, Ryu Seong Ryong, deserves death for defying Your Majesty's order,

but to prepare for possible contingencies,

the development of bigyeokjincheonnoe and the turtle ship can't be discontinued.

Hence, I defied your order

and carried them out secretly.

What!?

Hurry up and announce me.

Your Majesty, Minister of War Hong Yeo Sun has come.

Send him in!

Your Majesty, you wanted to see me?

The Ministry of War didn't know about it?

I don't know what you mean.

I meant the turtle ship! Turtle ship!

Your Majesty, your vassal didn't know about it at all!

As the Minister of War, you don't even know what's happening in the military camps,

what exactly are you doing!?

Previously, the Left State Councillor had looked me up,

requesting approval to use the military cloth tax collected from people in lieu of military service,

to build warships at the Left Jeolla Naval District,

but your vassal had clearly refused him.

Hence your vassal, just took it that this matter never happened.

Your vassal have no idea what happened either.

So... you didn't obtain the approval of the Ministry of War...

and siphoned off the military cloth to build the turtle ship...

is that what you did?

Your Majesty, if you investigate Jeolla-do's military cloth tax you'll find out,

that it was never siphoned off to the Left Jeolla Naval District.

If that is so, how did you raise the funds for the turtle ship?

A wealthy, well-capitalized merchant helped.

What did you say? A "wealthy merchant"?

After the head of the merchants who're mainly active in Gyeonggi-do heard about the situation at the Left Jeolla Naval District,

he sponsored it.

The head of the Gyeong merchants?

That's right.

The head of the Gyeong merchants sent rice,

the turtle ship, it's being constructed with that rice.

Then, why didn't you report this truth to me?

How could I dare to openly defy your order?

However, to prepare for the possibility of trouble, it can't be stopped.

Your vassal, Ryu Seong Ryong, is willing to accept any punishment from Your Majesty.

Then... the bigyeokjincheonnoe too, is being developed with the aid of the Gyeong merchant?

That's right.

Minister of War... what do you think of this?

No matter how just the cause for it is,

defying Your Majesty's order is something unpardonable.

The Left State Councillor and Lee Sun Sin should be punished straight away.

Your Majesty, it doesn't matter even if your vassal dies,

but please, don't punish Lee Sun Sin

and interrupt the building of the turtle ship.

The turtle ship is... the iron warship that'll protect our seas, our people and our country.

If the justification is proper,

it's fine to deceive me?

Anyone can find for himself a justification to say he's right,

but if because of that, you ignore royal orders and deceive me,

what's the need for orders and national laws!?

If that's the case,

even a person who plots treason can also find... a suitable justification for himself, can't he?

Your Majesty.

Even if the order is wrong,

isn't a ruler-vassal relationship such that you first pretend to follow it?

Ryu Seong Ryong and Lee Sun Sin... await my order!

Leave.

Lee San Hae wants to lecture me openly...

Ryu Seong Ryong ignores my orders.

Isn't this a return to the old days again?

How best should I deal with the two of them?

Your Majesty.

Even if Lee San Hae did that,

even if Ryu Seong Ryong defied your order,

didn't they ultimately do something of great benefit?

If you punish them,

be it right or otherwise,

the court... will have ministers who only cater to Your Majesty's wishes.

You, didn't you say you see only me?

How can different words come out of the same mouth?

Although a eunuch like your vassal only exists for Your Majesty alone,

aren't the court ministers, people who do care about Your Majesty and all the people?

The king is the father of the people.

Then, do the people come first or do I come first?

Your Majesty...

Tell me.

To the ministers, who comes first?

It's Your Majesty!

You're the most villainous of villainous vassals.

Then, the court ministers during the time of Yeonsangun,

shouldn't they have disregarded the people who were suffering in distress

and only study the tyrant's mood, following his orders?

But, they didn't do that and ousted and replaced him.

Do you think I am... an idiot?

The court ministers obviously have to put the people first.

This applies to the king too.

I am merely... very displeased.

It looks as if the king thinks only of himself

and only the vassals think of bringing comfort to the people.

This makes me extremely displeased!

The building of the turtle ship too, shouldn't it be built by my order!?

I too know...

I can't severely punish Ryu Seong Ryong and Lee Sun Sin because of this.

If I do that, the people will talk about me with contempt.

Therefore... that's why I'm in agony.

-= Nagoya =-

Good.

We can go to war right away tomorrow.

Not at all. Not at all.

It's still early, Your Highness.

Even for a strong army if its military rations are inadequate,

it's of no use whatsoever.

Ishida, what does he mean?

Ryukyu has yet to deliver 20 000 sacks of military rations.

-= Ryukyu: Today's Okinawa =- Ryukyu has yet to deliver 20 000 sacks of military rations.

-= Ryukyu: Today's Okinawa =- These damn fellows.

These damn fellows.

Tell Ryukyu,

if they don't deliver 20 000 sacks of military rations right away,

before we cross over to Joseon, we'll sweep away Ryukyu!

Yes, Your Highness.

And, there's a place that has yet to send soldiers.

Where?

It's Tsushima.

What?

Get Yoshitoshi immediately!

Other feudal lords have all brought their soldiers, you alone didn't.

Why? For a long time you've had exchange with Joseon, so you don't want to raise your sword?

N-Not at all, Your Highness.

Your vassal has no hesitation in being the vanguard in attacking Joseon.

Really? Then why have you yet to bring soldiers?

Your Highness, your vassal too had done my best in gathering soldiers,

but all the people added up is no more than 10 000 for our Tsushima,

putting together 5 000 soldiers is... really a difficult thing for us.

Please show me leniency.

Konishi.

Yes, Your Highness.

Isn't Yoshitoshi your son-in-law?

Your son-in-law's in a difficult situation,

as the father-in-law, can't you lend him some soldiers?

Include interest, can't you get it back later?

Yoshitoshi.

First of all, an order must be followed.

If there're no strong young men, you can bring boys.

If it's still so, you could have had girls dress up as boys,

to show your loyalty.

Whether to send them back or not,

it's for me to decide afterwards.

You don't even have that kind of loyalty!

Make Tsushima the final training base...

and sweep it away in a single stroke!

That's not a bad idea too.

Ryukyu has also disregarded my order,

where should I start the clean out?

Your Highness, please give your vassal one more chance.

Even if I've to mobilize all the people,

I'll get the soldiers.

Good. Even if they're girls bring them.

Then, they can at least cook for the soldiers, can't they?

Understood, Your Highness!

There's no way out.

Be they men, women, old or young... you have to bring all of them.

Then, the people's livelihoods, who's going to be responsible?

They won't die immediately from matchlock guns and swords, will they?

Even if you bring soldiers,

I'll put them behind my troops,

so don't be too worried.

Understood.

We still have one last chance.

When we carry out the final inspection of the troops at Tsushima,

you.. will go to Joseon.

Be sure to persuade them.

For the sake of our Tsushima...

I'll be sure to do it.

Namo Gwanse-eum Bodhisattva. (Avalokitesvara/Guanyin/Kannon)

I know the country's subsistence is in great difficulty.

Your vassal too, was concerned an inevitable setback would occur for the project.

On seeing so much rice arrive at our camp, your vassal was very surprised.

Your Majesty,

the Treasury had already run dry,

on learning Your Majesty's concern for the country and people

and your determination not to surrender our seas to the Wae enemies,

your vassal... was in tears.

Fortunately the warship, the turtle ship... was built in secret without a snag.

Soon, before Your Majesty and the people,

it'll reveal its majesty.

Your Majesty, I promise you,

so long as your vassal, Lee Sun Sin's heart still beats,

the Wae enemies won't be able to take a single step on Joseon soil.

I wish you good health.

Submitted by the Commander of the Left Jeolla Naval District, Lee Sun Sin.

When did word come from the Jeolla Governor's Office on Lee Sun Sin building the turtle ship in secret?

Two days ago.

Then... the report was written at around the same time.

Have Ryu Seong Ryong come immediately!

Yes.

You wanted to see me, Your Majesty?

Councilor, have you seen the turtle ship's blueprint?

Yes, Your Majesty.

I don't want it to be leaked, so I always carry it with me.

Let me have a look.

There're two turtle ships like this being built...

Your Majesty, that blueprint, how did you...?

Lee Sun Sin sent it.

Why didn't you say anything?

You had sent rice to Lee Sun Sin, as if it were by my order.

That too was an abuse of royal order.

How can it not be a big crime?

Please kill me.

Your Majesty...

Left State Councillor...

I had misconstrued you.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty...

Please punish this criminal.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Left State Councillor, you're truly a loyal vassal.

Your Majesty.

I told you to return home.

Who's there!?

I'm sorry.

She insisted very much on coming with me.

Where are you from?

From Higo, Kyushu.

-= Higo, Kyushu: Today's Kumamoto Prefecture =- From Higo, Kyushu.

It's far.

-= Sayaka =- Quickly send your wife home.

Until the ship leaves, please let me remain nearby.

Hurry up and send her back!

Hurry up and go.

I don't want to!

I told you to go!

I'll just watch you leave then go.

Just till the ship leaves!

No.

We're about to go to war.

Military discipline has to be strict.

Anyone who violates it,

for the troops's unity not to go down,

he must be punished severely!

Yes!

Just once, please let me off just once.

Please let me off just once.

What's the matter?

A deserter.

No! I'm not deserting!

My wife was in labor pain,

I wanted to quickly see her deliver then return again.

Have all the soldiers assemble at the training ground immediately.

What happens to those who desert... I'll use him as an example!

No! You can't!

He didn't do anything wrong.

I told him to run away, I did.

I said I would kill myself and the baby if he didn't,

he had no alternative but to go with me.

Rather than him, you should kill me.

Please! Spare my husband!

I beg you!

Take him away!

Yes.

No!

Honey! Honey!

No!

Honey!

No!

No!

Honey!

Take a good look.

For soldiers who desert... there's only death.

Japan, which had undergone a long period of civil war,

its people's lives too... were extremely impoverished.

Under these circumstances,

although the grievances of those mobilized for a war expedition again went up,

the price of expressing this was but death.

So those who suffered separation from their families

and were dragged off as soldiers on military service for a war of conquest too, were many.

What!?

He said he's attacking Ming and you're to provide military rations?

He doesn't even know his place and challenges a strong enemy!

Yes, Your Majesty.

He said even if he had to split bamboos, he'll conquer Ming within a year.

He asserted it with bombast.

Within a year?

He'll conquer this country!?

Toyotomi Hideyoshi's arrogance, I can't stand to watch it anymore!

Shi Xing!

Immediately send an official letter to Joseon and Ryukyu,

we're going to subjugate Wae, they're to send troops!

Please calm down, Your Majesty.

Minister of Defense, did you not hear Toyotomi Hideyoshi's arrogant words too?

Take the prince out.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

As far as subjugating Wae, the Treasury's not in a good state, we can't fight them.

Moreover, Bo Bai's rebellion too, has yet to be suppressed.

Right now, it's not the Wae enemy, but the internal enemy that we have to pacify.

Is that so?

Fine.

Then, hurry up and quell Bo Bai first.

Then right after that, the army there, can't we send it to Wae?

Your Majesty!

This year I'm plowing in person, won't we have a bumper year?

Of course, it'll obviously be a bumper harvest.

It was overcast for several days in succession,

finally today, the sky and land have suddenly become one.

This has to be a sign of a good harvest, else what is?

This year I will... take more attentive care of the people.

Your Majesty's grace is boundless.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, are you alright?

Your Majesty, are you alright?

Arrest those men!

Stop.

Today I... sowed seeds in the field and prayed for a good harvest.

Isn't it a good day?

Nobody's hurt?

No, Your Majesty.

Your grace is as bountiful as the rivers and seas, Your Majesty.

Hurray for His Majesty the king!

Hurray for His Majesty!

Hurray!

Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!

Your Majesty.

I heard there was an accident.

You're not hurt?

I'm fine.

How fortunate.

Even the queen has come.

I've caused you to worry.

Not at all.

Having seen that Your Majesty is well, my mind is now at ease.

Thank you, my queen.

Your Majesty...

You don't raise a fuss.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Your son heard news that Your Majesty had an accident,

I was horror-struck.

Is that so?

Your father has caused our Hu to worry.

Don't worry.

Until you reach manhood,

I won't be sick or injured in the long run.

Your Majesty.

The royal physician has come.

Didn't I say I'm fine?

Those people, I should just...

Prince Gwanghae.

Don't be too hurt.

I'm not.

I entirely know how you feel.

If the Royal Noble Consort Gim who had given birth to you were still alive,

you wouldn't be this lonely.

Let's go.

Everyone has done a good job.

Although there was a bit of trouble,

public sentiment seems to have settled down.

I feel pleased so far.

The start is this good,

I hope this year the 8 provinces will only sing songs of abundance.

It's said, "When peace reigns over the land every year is a bumper year".

Due to Your Majesty's favor, the whole country is so peaceful.

This year will surely be a bumper year, please don't worry.

If that is so, how nice it would be.

The sound of water flowing in the paddy field

and the sound of one's children eating, there's no nicer sound to listen to than these.

If we have a good harvest and the people get to fill their bellies,

if this isn't a peaceful reign, what else can it be?

That's right.

Your Majesty.

The borders are not secure, we can't expect the country to have a peaceful reign.

The weather has now become warmer,

please resume the fortification works that have been stopped.

Left State Councillor.

Public sentiment has just settled down

and the people have started to sow seeds.

For the crops to ripen, they have to apply fertilizer and dig furrows.

The people have a mountain of things to do.

If they're mobilized for labor so soon,

won't public sentiment waver again?

It's not just mobilization with no pay.

Under circumstances not disruptive of their livelihoods,

please pay them wages then mobilize them for labor.

If we do that, we can continue to mobilize labor

and also smoothly carry out fortification works.

Fortification works had been stopped for a long time.

Please consider it, Your Majesty.

-= Lee Won Ik (Minister of Personnel) =- Please consider it, Your Majesty.

Please consider that, Your Majesty.

Let's take it slowly. Slowly.

We have experienced it before.

The issue of fortification works, where public sentiment hasn't been comforted,

is something difficult.

If we carry it out after we get a good harvest and the people's food issues have been settled,

they won't be aggrieved.

Now is not the time.

The fortification works, if we have a good harvest this fall,

at that time, I'll think about it again.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Left State Councillor.

Excessive concern is not a good thing.

Up till now, nothing has happened.

Your Majesty.

Come! Let's all drink up.

Joseon, which had not had any war for close to 200 years,

had no sense of crisis over a war.

The fortresses with discontinued construction, could be considered to be in a bad state.

Military training and defensive preparedness were also neglected.

Joseon took pains to evade the signs of war,

they had given themselves up to the peacefulness of daily life.

Attention!

Our brave soldiers of Japan!

I am... proud of you who had unified the divided Japan into one.

However, even though the country has already been unified,

because of a long period of war it has become very devastated.

Our families and brothers,

are shedding tears in hunger.

Hence, I've finally made a decision.

We'll conquer all lands that are more vast and more fertile.

Let's wipe dry the tears of our families and brothers!

My proud brothers,

the new continent over there across the sea,

it'll soon become our land.

That land... will offer us... abundant crops.

At that place, all that has been conquered,

will directly be yours.

Let's go to Ming! Let's go to Joseon!

-= Tsushima =- -= (1st Division, Konishi Yukinaga's camp) =-

I'm leaving.

And, the monitors sent by His Highness the Taiko

and Kato's side have been keeping watch on us.

Should anyone ask,

just say you're going to Joseon for reconnaissance.

Understood.

Yoshitoshi.

It's our last chance.

Be sure to get it done.

Yes.

Namo Gwanse-eum Bodhisattva.

-= Left Gyeongsang Naval District =-

Commander of the Left.

Have a seat.

It's really been a long time.

Immediately give the court a report.

A report?

Right now, the 300 000 strong army of Tsushima and our mainland,

are waiting for an opportunity to invade Joseon.

What do you mean by that!?

War is about to break out.

-= Pak Hong (Naval Commander) =- -= (Left Gyeongsang Naval District) =- You now... want me to believe your words?

You now... want me to believe your words?

Then, would I cross the sea to lie?

A 300 000 strong army, you say?

Who would believe talk that so many soldiers will cross the ocean?

Furthermore, there's a royal order that there won't be a war.

What's the use of a royal order?

The warships now anchored at Tsushima,

are in a position to invade right away tomorrow.

Look here, Lord So.

What do you really want from us?

A path for Japan to pay tribute to Ming,

a letter from the Joseon king that you'll open a path for us.

Please send an envoy.

Well then... you should respectfully make a request again.

A '300 000 strong army will be crossing the ocean', how could you threaten us with that?

Commander, Sir!

As for that matter,

the court had already said 'no'! The conclusion's been drawn.

Therefore, haven't I come again to convince you?

If Joseon doesn't lend a path to Japan,

war can't be avoided.

You say things I can't believe.

Sir...

you have to believe my words.

It's not a problem of whether I believe or not.

What's the use of a provincial official believing it?

What's the use of not believing it either?

It's not something I can decide as I fancy.

First of all, wait for me to send a report to the court.

Let's wait and see.

There's no time.

Please hurry!

They're now saying 'war'?

They can't do anything anymore, they're now threatening me that they'll bring an army?

I told you they're altogether rude and arrogant.

There's no value in corresponding with them anymore.

Why has this sort of report been submitted again?

Your Majesty.

The Lord of Tsushima is indeed rude,

but shouldn't there be a reason why he asserted that there'll be a war?

Please swiftly summon the Lord of Tsushima and ask him all about it.

It's the same whether you listen or not, Your Majesty.

All the while, the Lord of Tsushima wanted our reply to their letter.

He misled us by playing a double game. How much chaos was the entire country in?

Once again he's making up something new.

The court can't fall into disorder again.

Tsushima, back then through the Wae Mission, received a lot of food from Joseon, if we take that into account,

the Lord of Tsushima,

might be saying it for Joseon's sake.

His words shouldn't be taken lightly.

Inspector General!

The Lord of Tsushima,

as Toyotomi Hideyoshi's subordinate,

is no different from a spy.

Every time back then, he would threaten us that an army will be raised.

He should be arrested immediately,

so that this doesn't happen again.

Please teach him a lesson.

I too, am of similar thought.

We can't let a person who makes a fool of Joseon live.

Arrest him right away and send him to Hanyang!

Your Majesty!

The Joseon idiots!

I see that they're bent on dying.

Sir.

The Lord of Tsushima has escaped.

Cheon Ri, prepare to leave.

Yes, Sir.

To the Naval Commander of the Left,

you should have now heard talk about the Lord of Tsushima.

I'm worried.

Joseon had been for a long time, a world with lasting peace without war.

Because of that, defense has become loose

and the soldiers feeble.

If in case what the Lord of Tsushima had said about war breaking out is true,

it'll be quite difficult for this country to hold up.

The training of our army,

if we could have a few years' time to strengthen defense,

no, even if it's a few weeks of time,

if I had to die, with my life in exchange for that, I wouldn't feel it's a waste.

For the seas, you're there so I'm not worried,

but the land, I'm really worried.

I hope,

by all means there won't be trouble,

but just in case,

be prepared first.

What do we do now?

What else can we do?

If they don't believe us... we'll just show them directly.

When the wind direction changes, we'll go to war.

Get ready.

No, you can't, Your Majesty!

Get out of my way.

Where are you going?

You can't go!

You can't abandon the people and leave!

You're not moving aside!?

At the very least, if you're going,

kill your vassal then go!

What did you say?

Your vassal can't let you go at all!

Get out of the way.

If you don't move aside, I'll chop off your head then go.

Yes, Your Majesty. You might as well kill your vassal!

You scoundrel!

Your Highness. It's ready.

Matashiro... Ishida.

What do you think?

Joseon is under my foot. Joseon is under my foot!

-= A special daeha drama project for the =- -= 70th year of restoration of independence =-- -= Jingbirok =-

They're not Wae pirates, they're troops, the Wae army.

Get the people into the fortress fast, get ready to go to war.

Child, you must survive.

Attack!

Everyone give your all, don't retreat!

Fight till the end!

Have the ministers come in quick!

The king's position has become really embarrassing.

I had said many times we have to make preparations.

I had asserted that a Wae attack won't happen,

does it mean you ministers are not at all at fault?

-= Busan Metropolitan City =- .

-= Busan Metropolitan City =- Dong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City.

Dong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City.

Located in Jaeseongdae Park, Busanjin Branch-Wall Fortress,

-= Busanjin Branch-Wall Fortress =- -= Beomil-dong, Dong-gu =- -= Busan Metropolitan City =- Located in Jaeseongdae Park, Busanjin Branch-Wall Fortress,

-= Busanjin Branch-Wall Fortress =- -= Beomil-dong, Dong-gu =- -= Busan Metropolitan City =- during the Imjin War,

Busan Garrison Commander, General Jeong Bal,

fought the first battle with the Japanese vanguard here.

With the battle of Busanjin Branch-Wall Fortress,

-= Painting of Busanjin Martyrdom =- -= Treasure No. 391 =- With the battle of Busanjin Branch-Wall Fortress,

-= Painting of Busanjin Martyrdom =- -= Treasure No. 391 =- seven long years of war started.

seven long wars of war started.

Presently, what's left of the fortress,

was part of what the Japanese army had built.

-= Jinnam Terrace =- was part of what the Japanese army had built.

-= Jinnam Terrace =- .

-= Jinnam Terrace =- Jinnam Terrace,

-= Jinnam Terrace =- was built after the Imjin War

was built after the Imjin War

as a general's command post.

In relation to the Imjin War

another historic site of Busan is,

Jeong Gong Altar.

-= Jeong Gong Altar =- -= Jwacheon-dong, Dong-gu =- -= Busan Metropolitan City =- Jeong Gong Altar.

-= Jeong Gong Altar =- -= Jwacheon-dong, Dong-gu =- -= Busan Metropolitan City =- .

-= Jeong Gong Altar =- -= Jwacheon-dong, Dong-gu =- -= Busan Metropolitan City =- Located in this place at the South Gate of Busanjin Branch-Wall Fortress,

Located in this place at the South Gate of Busanjin Branch-Wall Fortress,

the memorial was built to commemorate the loyalty of General Jeong Bal and the many soldiers.

-= Chung Jang Gong Jeong Bal War Memorial =- the memorial was built to commemorate the loyalty of General Jeong Bal and the many soldiers.

-= Chung Jang Gong Jeong Bal War Memorial =- .

With Chung Jang Gong Jeong Bal's stone memorial as the center,

-= Jeong Gong Altar =- -= Busan monument No. 10 =- With Chung Jang Gong Jeong Bal's stone memorial as the center,

-= Jeong Gong Altar =- -= Busan monument No. 10 =- there're many monuments to loyalty, chastity and many other things.

there're many monuments to loyalty, chastity and many other things.

Every year in May,

-= General Jeong Bal, Hyang Shrine =- Every year in May,

-= General Jeong Bal, Hyang Shrine =- at the Jeong Gong Altar, memorial services are held according to the date.

A place where Chung Gong Jeong Bal died in the line of duty protecting the country's doors

and where one can think of the loyalty of the soldiers and people,

it'll become an unforgettable place for you.

-= Busanjin Branch-Wall Fortress =- it'll become an unforgettable place for you.

-= Jeong Gong Altar =- .