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Hurray!

Hurray! Episode 36

Hurray!

September, 1590.

All land deeds were burned in the middle of the capital.

There were so many deeds that Goryeo records stated the fire didn't go out

for several days.

In May of the next year, gwajeonbeop was proclaimed.

jeong Dojeon's land reform wasn't implemented, but

the harmful effects of the private land system were corrected

and livelihood improved for the people.

It was a historic event that ruined the economic basis of influential families.

Sambong.

You returned from a long trip.

Gwajeonbeop was your conviction.

Tell me.

Can you say you are not responsible for this situation?

I said we cannot give up on equal distribution of land.

Don't take it out on him.

He suggested gwajeonbeop,

but he was against deciding before you returned from Ming.

I convinced Lee Seonggye.

The people yelled hurray as they saw the burning deeds.

You say you care for the people,

but you don't seem happy at all.

Do you think I would be satisfied with this?

Probably not since you wanted a dynastic revolution

under the guise of land reform.

Watch what you say.

Are you trying to slander him?

I might have lost this time,

but don't think land reform is over.

Gwajeonbeop will be implemented next year.

Do you think there is another way?

I'm going to ask the vice-chancellor to reconsider.

Even if a matter is decided,

if the vice-chancellor agrees,

you know it can be discussed again.

You're going to ask him to reconsider?

Sambong.

Go ahead and try.

I'll listen.

Lee Seonggye became the chancellor.

He made jeong Mongju the vice-chancellor.

Why did you put jeong Mongju in charge of the council?

He is an able person.

What's wrong with that?

He is going to get Lee Saek and his factions back on court.

Your position could waver

if they join forces again.

I don't understand calling Lee Saek and those other wretches again.

Sambong made a great effort to have them locked up.

How can they be released just like that?

It's not like they're fish to be released.

Do you want to go back to the old neighborhood?

Gee, it's sad enough that

I have to live here with you.

Stop saying things like that.

Okay, I'm sorry.

This is a meaningful day.

Let's have a drink.

Will you fix us some drinks and food?

Did you give up on the cause?

The cause?

Did you give up your promise to uncle Sambong

to become the king of the new country?

Didn't that become water under the bridge

they replaced the false king with a new king at Heungguksa?

No.

Father's goal was the throne

way before then.

Honey.

Get me a pickax handle.

I'm going to have to heat him

for talking nonsense.

You don't have to do that.

I'll get it myself

after I hear what father has to say.

Lira". go get it.

Honey.

Sir, Sambong is here.

I was told you'd be returning tomorrow. I was going to greet you.

I'm glad you're back safely.

Did everything go well in Ming?

I told him forces that conspired against you

had Yun Yi and Lee Cho report lies.

I said they were all punished and

he accepted that.

The emperor has a good impression of you.

Is that so?

That's good.

But things here didn't go well.

It is a mess.

We didn't seek land reform merely to achieve gwajeonbeop.

It was to bring Goryeo to a downfall

and equal distribution of land was necessary to do that.

It had to be our land reform that the influential class couldn't accept.

When the people decided they couldn't live in this country and

wanted a new country and a new king,

our cause could have been achieved

by public sentiments and not by force.

Why did you trample all over that?

Someone said to me once.

The justification of a cause is reduced if there is

more bloodshed.

What can you expect from a country like that?

The cause would be achieved with the power of politics.

I told you that after you withdrew the army from Wihwado.

Do you think there was little bloodshed

until now?

Is what you showed me so far

what you call politics?

There was political strife and tricks.

There were errors, too.

But it was a fight against people

who had special privileges in a 500-year-old Goryeo.

Do you think we can fight them

just by being fair?

Don't make excuses.

It would be better to change everything with soldiers.

Do you know what Poeun begged on his knees one night?

He asked me to being the old Lee Seonggye.

The old Lee Seonggye.

So, you want to give up the cause?

Is that going to bring back the dead people and wash all the blood on my hands?

Sambong.

The old country man Lee Seonggye is gone.

My lord.

I didn't give up the cause.

I want to achieve the cause with that justification you spoke of.

Trust me.

I will turn the hearts of the people

toward you.

I don't expect it from all the people.

If Poeun recognizes it, that's justification

enough for me.

The most distinguished person in Goryeo.

Unless he brings me the royal seal

as a top official,

I will not accept it.

My lord.

I made him a top official.

You make him bring me the royal seal.

That will be our cause now.

Things are taking a strange turn.

Will Poeun participate in the cause?

Jeong Mongju accused the king of being a false king

to prevent the last name of the king from changing.

He is practically saying we should give up on the cause.

Goryeo is up to you now.

I wasn't able to maintain the private land system which existed forever.

But I can't let someone who isn't from the Wang clan become the king.

I'm going to trust you.

I will do everything in my power to protect Goryeo

from traitors.

I heard jeong Dojeon returned.

Who knows what he will do?

Be prepared for him.

He is a traitor who is threatening Goryeo.

I will get rid of him.

He is the chancellor's close aid.

You can't do anything rash.

The chancellor is exhausted from repetitive political strife.

This is the perfect time to purge jeong Dojeon.

Leave it to me.

Do you think you can eliminate him?

I don't have a political party,

but I am a top official of Goryeo.

I can do it.

I'm not asking about the authority to do it. I'm asking about your heart.

You chose different paths,

but you've been friends for life.

Can you really eliminate him

without any hesitation?

Be a man and fight them head on.

I'm sure you can do it with the confidence you had

when you challenged me.

I have a favor to ask.

What is it?

Can I call you an older brother?

I don't think so.

People who share the same heart

can be friends regardless of age.

I'd like to be friends with you.

Will you accept my request?

I was worried you and master became a bit distanced.

I was as happy as if he complimented me.

It was a hit awkward.

Master's compliment and everyone's praise.

I never thought I would hear such things.

They saw your true side.

Like I did long ago.

You're an amazing person.

Where did that come from?

You were praised all your life,

but you didn't waver at all.

This much is making me dizzy.

Are you afraid it will make you arrogant?

You won't be.

I guarantee that.

My feet led me here.

I see you were here.

Congratulations.

About becoming the vice-chancellor.

I wasn't able to congratulate you earlier.

I will cooperate as much as I can.

I'll give up on equal distribution of land.

What is your intention?

I don't want to treat you like an enemy.

You need to give up your traitorous mind before you give up land reform.

I don't want your cooperation.

I want you to leave the court.

Forever, along with all your yahoos.

Poeun.

Can you do that?

Thank you for congratulating me.

I will give you something in return soon.

I'm going to work now.

Honey.

You can't fight with Poeun anymore.

Okay?

I'm going to go.

Sir! Sir!

What's going on?

They just barged in.

They're looking for you.

Forgive this discourtesy.

What is it?

An appeal was made for your impeachment.

Impeachment?

A royal order has been given for you to remain in your house

until a decision has been made.

Seal off the house.

Yes, sir!

Someone named Yu Baeksun made an appeal

saying that uncle Sambong was abusing his power

under the guise of your authority.

If his actions were neglected,

there would be a revolt like there was during king Uijong's reign.

The revolt during king Uijong's reign?

The generals' revolt led by Jeong Jungbu.

What?

Are they saying Seonggye is Jeong Jungbu?

He also denigrated the meaning of the withdrawal from Wihwado and

defended the servants who were punished for installing Shin Chang.

This isn't just a challenge against uncle Sambong, but also against you.

This isn't good.

I'll go and cut off his head right now.

Jiran, don't.

There must be someone behind him.

Who?

Who do you think?

Jeong Mongju.

How can he criticize the withdrawal?

He betrayed you.

You must not allow this.

We can't jump to a conclusion.

Let's see what happens.

Father.

There's no rush. Let's wait.

The withdrawal from Wihwado saved Goryeo

from falling.

If Lee Seonggye and the other generals

didn't put their lives on the line to make that decision,

Goryeo wouldn't exist right now and

you wouldn't be sitting on the throne.

The Seonggyunsaye can't make

such an appeal like this.

There must be someone behind him.

You must investigate this matter.

You want to hold a national interrogation?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Oh, dear.

Your Majesty, the vice-chancellor is here.

Show him in.

How should we deal with this appeal?

Yu Baeksun must be punished.

Do you think so, too?

He might be a low official who doesn't have much experience,

but denying the cause of the withdrawal

and the installation of a false king cannot be accepted.

He should be flogged and exiled.

What about jeong Dojeon?

It was a groundless appeal.

He must not be punished.

Vice-chancellor.

I will take responsibility and handle this matter.

Please leave it to me.

Fine. Do what you want.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

They're going to kill him.

Was it really his own doing?

There isn't smoke from a chimney unless there is a fire.

I'm sure he ordered it.

Yu Baeksun was exiled to Gwiju.

Such a tragic appeal should never

cause trouble in court again.

I agree.

You did well in handling the matter.

The chancellor was worried.

He seems relieved.

Why aren't you releasing jeong Dojeon

from his house arrest?

We have to discuss the sanctions.

Sanctions?

You were against punishing him.

Why did you change your mind?

I didn't say about ethical responsibilities.

Ethical responsibilities?

What are his ethical responsibilities?

He should be an example to the officials.

It isn't a small fault to be involved in such an unfortunate appeal.

He is the closest aid of the chancellor.

His behavior must have been inappropriate

for Yu Baeksun to mention the generals' revolt led by Jeong Jungbu.

It's all over with. Is there a need?

If Yu Baeksun is punished and

jeong Dojeon isn't when he is the source,

the young officials won't be happy.

The justification for the withdrawal from Wihwado and

the installation of the true king could all be nullified.

What do you have in mind?

I think he should leave the capital for a while.

The position for the magistrate of Pyeongyang is open.

He should go there for a while.

How can you say that?

Sit down.

The magistrate of Pyeongyang?

You want to demote him using the appeal as an excuse!

This is the Supreme Council.

Lower your voice and sit down.

I will not.

Is there anyone outside?

Yes, sir.

I'm telling you one last time.

Do you want to be locked up for tarnishing the authority of the council

or will you sit down?

We will leave.

Let's see if things go your way.

The magistrate of Pyeongyang is

a hit excessive.

I'm sure the chancellor wouldn't want that.

It's the best solution

for the chancellor's sake.

I'm sure jeong Mongju was

behind Yu Baeksun's appeal.

We must investigate this matter.

He was flogged and exiled.

How can we investigate again?

Jeong Mongju settled the matter quickly

to cover up the truth.

We must interrogate Yu Baeksun and

find out the truth.

Why do you like interrogations so much?

I don't want to bring up this matter again.

Just leave.

Your Majesty!

Dongjeong, calm down.

Your Majesty, at least

release jeong Dojeon from house arrest.

Discuss that with the vice-chancellor.

I might be the king,

but I can't involve myself with all the little matters.

The Supreme Council has its own authority.

Do you want political strife?

What?

Dongjeong-

If you don't stop the vice-chancellor

from trying to purge Jeong Mongju.

It will be unavoidable.

Are you threatening me?

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

We just...

Look here!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Beat him up and put him in prison!

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

What are you doing?

Get the guards right now!

Let go of me!

You can't do this!

Darn.

There's something going on between His Majesty and the vice-chancellor.

How did this happen?

We were asking His Majesty for Sambong's release.

He was arrested for being disrespectful.

This is no time for this.

We have to see the chancellor.

Let's go.

I don't want to be involved in this.

Sir.

Sambong is going to be sent to be the magistrate of Pyeongyang.

What will happen to Poeun's face

if I save Sambong?

I made him the vice-chancellor.

Jeong Mongju ignored your expectations

and plotted a conspiracy.

Bangwon.

Watch what you say.

He's your uncle just like Sambong.

Father.

Listen carefully.

I can't take anyone's side.

So don't come to see me over this kind of matter again.

Open the gate right now!

I'm not allowed to.

He isn't a criminal.

Why isn't he allowed to see anyone?

Do you have a death wish?

Escort him home!

- Yes, sir! - Let go of me!

Let go! Let go of me!

Let go of me right now!

At least give him a message.

If jeong Dojeon leaves the capital,

we will be gin to write the annals.

Do you mean about the history of Goryeo?

Yes, it is the best way to enhance

Goryeo's dignity and pride.

It will be good justification

to reinstate master and all of you.

Vice-chancellor.

Yes.

Were you behind Yu Baeksun's appeal?

I'm sorry. I can't answer that.

Mongju.

I won't ask.

But just remember this.

Stay clean even if you stay in a dirty place.

Even if your place becomes dirty,

a wise man must remain clean.

You can fight, but don't lose yourself.

Is that understood?

But, master.

They are too strong and

I am too weak for that.

Mongju.

I'm going to become a monster

to fight a monster.

Poeun is trying to send you

as the magistrate of Pyeongyang.

You reap what you sow.

You can't blame Poeun for everything.

We should go.

Let's go back to our hometown.

I miss the times when you were a common man

without any power.

It was better when you were exiled and

I didn't know if you were alive or dead.

At least then, you had a master and

colleagues who loved you.

Poeun brought me uniforms to sew even when there was nothing wrong

with them.

Stop.

Honey.

Can't you quit now?

As soon as jeong Dojeon's matter is settled,

I'm going to reinstate everyone who is suffering

because of Yun Yi and Lee Cho.

Is that so?

Be prepared.

Give us ibap.

Have a seat.

I guess there's something called ibap now.

It's just white rice.

What?

Some people are calling rice ibap.

It means rice from Lee Seonggye who reformed the land system.

What is this country coming to?

Oh, I thought this might be helpful.

What is it?

I was exiled to Danyang, my hometown.

I heard that from my clan.

Take a look.

Isn't it strange?

Vice-chancellor.

Give me some of your time.

How is your father's health?

He is fine as long as he doesn't attend

the Supreme Council.

He is much better.

It seems like he is having fun

watching the two of you fight.

Did you come to pick a fight?

Stop attacking uncle Sambong.

Stop talking nonsense and leave.

If you don't listen to me,

you will regret it.

I'm not like my father.

I know.

You are smart,

but you didn't inherit your father's virtues.

No wonder you're hanging out with traitors.

I'm not like uncle Sambong either.

What makes you different?

There is a tangled skein of thread.

It has to be untangled

into one long strand of thread.

Uncle Sambong is trying to untangle each knot one by one.

That's a stubborn way.

Are you saying you'd untangle it differently?

I would just cut it off.

If you connect the broken pieces,

you'll end up with one long strand.

It might not look that nice,

but the result is the same.

This is the only time I'm going to listen to your threats.

If you ever do this again,

I will not forgive you.

Leave now.

You didn't give me an answer.

Leave.

You still didn't answer me.

You...

Vice-chancellor.

If it's about jeong Dojeon,

I have nothing more to say.

Take this immature kid and leave.

I have a message from Sambong.

He will accept the position as magistrate of Pyeongyang.

Sir, I'm so sorry.

Father is waiting at home.

You should go.

Ujae, where is Dongjeong?

I'll have to leave your side for a while.

I'm sorry, my lord.

You won't be there for long.

You gave in this time.

I'm sure Poeun will concede, too.

The two of you will get along again.

I will make an effort.

Thank you.

Honey.

What is it?

A message came from Hwaryeong.

Your wife there is in critical condition.

Don't worry about the capital.

Have a nice trip.

Okay. I'll be back.

Don't worry too much.

Let me know her condition when you arrive.

I will.

Chancellor.

Poeun.

The royal carriage is here.

Chancellor!

Your wife is in critical condition?

How can such a thing happen?

I ordered a doctor to go.

I hope she recovers soon.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I'm going to be so nervous

with you out of the capital.

You have the vice-chancellor.

You don't have to worry too much.

I'm still nervous.

I will treat him like the chancellor.

Do that, Your Majesty.

Vice-chancellor.

Yes.

Release Yun Sojong now.

I will do that. Don't worry.

I'm going to go now.

Let's go.

What do you think Poeun will do?

He will increase the level of attack

while Lee Seonggye is gone.

We can't just sit and take this.

Let's attack first.

Lee Seonggye's request to convince him to participate in the cause

is impossible.

You can't touch Poeun.

What will you do if Lee Saek's factions are

all on the court?

Ujae.

Tell our factions to prepare an appeal.

Request the execution of Lee Saek and Wu Hyeonbo

for being behind Yu Baeksun's appeal.

This is the perfect chance to set Goryeo straight

since the chancellor is gone.

Write appeals to impeach a traitor.

Traitor? Who do you mean?

A traitor who assumed an official position when he was horn of a servant.

Jeong Dojeon.

A servant?