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Tell our ancestors I became the king

Tell our ancestors I became the king Episode 42

Tell our ancestors I became the king

and change the graves into royal graves.

Is that understood?

Why don't you answer me?

Let me just ask one thing.

What is it?

Is Banggwa going to be the crown prince?

Tell me.

The crown prince will be ...

Uiangun Bangseok.

Father!

You can't make Uiangun the crown prince.

You can't do that.

Why not?

He's my son, too.

He's just a little boy.

Do you think

he can handle the position of crown prince?

Who says he can't?

He already reads the Four Books and the Three Classics.

Father.

It was a decision I made

after much deliberation.

Don't complain and go.

Why can't It be me?

I gave everything I had for your cause.

When Bangseok behaved like a baby in mother's embrace,

I went to Ming in your place.

I brought you back from Byeongnando.

I killed jeong Mongju because he tried to kill

uncle Sambong and his factions.

Why can't it be me?

Bangwon.

I know you achieved much merit.

As a father, I'm proud and grateful.

But I also know that you aren't fit to be a king.

Why not?

In battle, do you know what's more important

than heating the enemy?

It is to make the enemy surrender

before you fight.

That isn't done with a sword.

It's done with your heart.

I might not have studied to be a king,

but I know one thing for sure.

A king isn't about using a sword.

He is about using the heart.

You don't have that heart.

That's why you're not fit to be a king.

Father.

You should go now.

Honey.

How did it go?

He told me to go to Dongbukmyeon and

take care of our ancestors' graves.

He didn't call you to be the crown prince?

He is going to make Bangseok the crown prince.

Uiangun?

It was the queen.

This was the reason she didn't answer

when you asked for her help.

Don't say that.

It was definitely the queen.

There is no other way Uiangun could be chosen.

I'm telling you that can't be it!

Don't ever say that again.

I will not let you talk about mother like that

even if you're my wife.

I understand. Let's go.

Honey.

Jeongangun left the palace.

What did they talk about?

The eunuch didn't know that much.

His Majesty asked for Jeong Dojeon.

I can't sit here. I'm going over there.

There's no need for that.

Jeongangun.

I will tell you.

Father is going to make

Bangseok the crown prince.

I came to see you

because I thought you might know why.

Leave us.

Have a seat.

You should be surprised with this news.

Why are you so calm?

Why are you saying I should be surprised?

The crown prince is chosen among the sons.

I'm asking because you make it sound like

it's a problem if Uiangun becomes the crown prince.

Was it really your doing?

Your father didn't seem happy

with you or Yeongangun.

I only reminded him he has other sons.

Was that wrong?

To be more precise,

you probably said there are princes you gave birth to.

Jeongangun.

I asked you for help.

I believed you would.

I really believed that.

How could you betray my trust like that?

I can't listen to this anymore.

Leave.

Mother.

This is a betrayal.

What? A betrayal?

Yes, it's a betrayal.

Try to tell me it's not!

Stop being so pathetic.

Please forgive him for being so rude.

Let's go home.

I won't forget this.

Just a minute.

I'm sure his disappointment is great

because his expectations were high.

Tell him to come to the palace again in the morning.

I will comfort him as best as I can.

I'm sorry, but I don't think he can.

He cared for you more than his own mother.

It isn't disappointment

for not becoming the crown prince.

It is grief over the loss of a mother.

He won't be able to come to the palace for a while.

The loss of a mother?

How outrageous.

I don't want to see you. Leave.

A king isn't about using a sword.

He is about using the heart.

That's why you're not fit to be a king.

Did you say Uiangun?

Yes.

I thought about it.

He's the wisest among the sons and

he has a nice personality, too.

Why aren't you saying anything?

You said I should choose the wisest son.

Will the other brothers and the officials

of the Supreme Council approve?

Don't worry.

I'm the king. I can designate the crown prince.

Uiangun has a fine personality,

but it seems a hit early for him

to become a crown prince.

We could postpone the installation.

No.

No,

the others will just get greedy if we take too much time.

We should decide from the start.

Just ignore it and keep quiet.

That is out of the question.

He has many princes with experiences.

Why is he choosing the youngest?

Do you think the officials and people

will accept this?

He is right.

Yeongangun or Jeongangun should be the crown prince.

But His Majesty already made his decision.

You want to oppose?

We have to oppose if that's necessary.

Uiangun can't be the crown prince.

Oh, dear.

Where is the under chancellor?

He is looking over the list of people

who achieved merit in founding the country to submit to His Majesty.

Why is he looking over that?

That isn't urgent right now.

There's no time for this.

You have to ask His Majesty to reconsider.

Oh...

Chancellor of the left!

Fine.

I will go and see His Majesty with the chancellor of the right.

There's going to be chaos in court

and the royal family.

Did you say it can't be Uiangun?

I'm sorry, but he's too young.

He doesn't have any merit in founding the country.

He is not a wise choice.

I already made my decision,

so don't argue about it.

Your Majesty.

You have grown sons.

It isn't proper to choose the youngest

as the crown prince.

Listen.

Half the people in the north

where I was horn are jurchens.

They pass on their houses and horses

to their youngest.

There aren't any problems.

I don't think age matters.

Anyone who qualifies can be the crown prince.

It isn't just about his personality.

The installation of the crown prince is

an important matter that will decide power in the next generation.

If the other princes don't agree,

there won't be harmony in the royal family

and the country will waver.

I told you I made my decision.

The future of the new country

depends on this.

Please reconsider.

Eunuch.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Get the royal order for

the installation of the crown prince from the miljik.

What is this?

If the other brothers don't like the crown prince

and cause trouble,

the officials who install him can protect him.

Chancellor of the right,

write Bangseok's name on the order yourself.

Your Majesty.

This is a royal order.

Write it.

Didn't you hear it's a royal order?

Chancellor of the right.

Your Majesty, please calm down.

It isn't right to threaten a minister

who is providing advice.

Your Majesty.

I want to be alone. Don't follow me.

I told you not to follow me.

Your Majesty.

It's alright.

What brings you here?

I'll get right to the point.

I didn't care about being the crown prince

and I never will be .

But?

I can't agree to Uiangun becoming

the crown prince.

What?

If I am lacking, you should choose Bangwon.

Stop talking nonsense and leave.

I decide who the crown prince is.

Leave.

If Uiangun becomes the crown prince,

it will break us apart.

Think of mother and please reconsider.

They stopped writing the royal order

regarding the installation.

His Majesty is surprised that the princes and the council are

Opposed.

Another chance could come.

He's the problem.

Who?

There is someone

who hasn't expressed his position yet.

It is Sambong.

Can you focus on that right now?

Sambong!

I'm not deaf.

Why are you yelling?

The court is in chaos.

Why are you looking over the list of

people who achieved merit?

This is important, too.

It is a task of choosing the main people

who will form this country.

What is your opinion

regarding the crown prince installation?

Do you agree on Uiangun's installation?

How frustrating!

Jeongangun.

How have you been?

Fine.

I'd like to talk to uncle Sambong.

Can you leave us?

Of course. Go ahead and talk.

I'm sorry for coming so suddenly.

It's alright.

Have a seat.

It looks like a list of names.

Are they people who achieved merit in founding the country?

It still has to be checked.

What did you want to talk about?

There is a lot of talk regarding Uiangun.

You're not saying anything.

I'm curious what your opinion is.

I'm still thinking about it.

Let me be direct.

Uiangun can't be the crown prince.

Why not?

He will just be a puppet.

Why do you think so?

There are five older brothers

even without Bangu.

They all have powers and many soldiers.

Uiangun can't control the other brothers

and their factions.

The result will be ruin.

If it can't be Uiangun,

who are you thinking of as an alternative?

Me.

Do you think I would agree to that?

Yes.

Why?

Because this is politics.

Even a friend can become an enemy if they don't share the same cause and

an enemy can become a comrade.

Isn't that what politics is about?

Do you think our cause is the same?

We made a resolution to achieve a cause

based on people-oriented theory.

Our causes weren't different.

We headed in different directions.

We have the same goal.

Our paths will cross again.

I am hoping that will be now.

The royal family was changed,

but the true cause begins now.

You need powerful royal authority

to succeed in achieving the cause.

I'm the answer.

Powerful royal authority?

Uncle.

Right now, I'm not asking as a prince.

I'm asking as a student

who truly respected and followed you.

Please help me.

Did it go well?

It's up to the heavens now.

Hello.

How have you been?

Fine.

Are you going to see mother?

Yes.

Let me just say one thing.

Sure.

There is a position that suits everyone.

Do you know that?

Yes.

Then you must know what to do.

I do.

Good. I will see about that.

Are you alright?

Let's go.

Why couldn't you answer him?

Are you that unconfident of yourself?

Why are you saying I didn't answer him?

I said everything I had to.

I am being considered to be the crown prince.

I have to be careful of my actions.

I have to be humble and watch what I say.

I'm only listening to advice I was given.

A person who is to be the king

should listen more than talk, right?

That's all I did.

There is confusion,

but that won't change anything.

Don't show your emotion over small matters

and maintain your dignity.

Don't worry, mother.

I am prepared.

Good.

Your Highness.

What is it?

Sambong is seeing His Majesty

regarding the installation.

You look angry.

A king doesn't have any power.

I can't even designate a crown prince.

Gee...

If you feel it's such a burden,

do you think Uiangun will be able to handle sitting on the throne?

Are you against it, too?

Chancellor of the right.

Hello.

I heard uncle Sambong is seeing His Majesty.

Did he tell you his opinion?

He said this matter would be settled

and asked us to abide by the result.

I'm just asking about your will.

My will?

Uiangun would make a fine king,

but it is true that

he has no power and lacks experience.

There will be many difficulties for him

to sit on the throne.

Will you still choose him?

Yes.

I will choose him even if you oppose.

I think he would be a great ruler and more.

Then, take a look at this.

What is it?

The final list of the people who achieved merit in founding the country.

The first draft had all the names of the sons

from your wife in Hwaryeong.

Jeongangun had top merit.

I deleted all of them.

If Uiangun becomes the crown prince,

the other princes won't be his brothers.

They will be his political enemies.

Their power has to be taken and

they have to be watched.

If you approve of this list,

I will agree to the installation of Uiangun as the crown prince.

I will protect him from any threat.

Sambong.

Has a decision been made?

What happened?

His Majesty will give a royal order soon.

Prepare to install Uiangun as the crown prince.

Did you just say Uiangun?

Sambong.

Prepare well.

Uncle Sambong.

I didn't care about saving face.

How can you do this?

I only chose who suited my cause.

This is politics.

August, 1592.

Uiangun Lee Bangseok was installed as the crown prince.

In September, the people who achieved merit in founding the country were named.

There were fifty-two including Bae Geukryeom, Jo jun, jeong Dojeon,

Nam Eun and Lee jiran.

Lee Bangwon was decisive in founding the country,

but he and the other princes were not included in the list

as a means of keeping them in check.

jeong Dojeon 's work in the founding of the country began full force.

He began compiling the history of Goryeo with Yun Sojeong.

He wrote and , books on strategy,

and offered them to Lee Seonggye.

In October, Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang sent a document

recognizing Lee Seonggye's accession to the throne.

Lee Seonggye sent jeong Dojeon

as an envoy for friendly relations.

Not long after that, Bae Geukryeom died.

Commander,

I'm begging with my life.

Please withdraw.

That is the only way to save the country.

General Bae.

Bae Geukryeom.

He entered the government during king Gongmin 's reign.

He drove out japanese pirates

from Jinju, Yokjido and Ulju.

After the army withdrew from Wihwado,

he contributed to

putting Lee Seonggye on the throne with jeong Dojeon and Jo jun.

As an official of top merit in founding the country,

he was the chancellor of the left

until he died at the age of sixty-eight.

His permanent abode is Gyeongsan

and his posthumous name is Jeongjeol.

Sir.

Is something wrong?

Why does His Majesty want to see me

at this late ham'?

I don't know.

Tell him I'm here.

Your Majesty, the sixth state councilor is here.

Show him in.

Why did you want to see me?

The queen told me you're getting married.

She said she had a niece of age.

Wretch, you're lucky.

You have me stuck in here and

you're going to have fun?

It's not like that.

I said I wouldn't.

Stop it. I know.

The crown prince is young.

She did that, so you'd look after him.

You should have a baby before you get any older.

It's not bad.

Don't be embarrassed.

Support Bangseok and the queen.

I am honored, Your Majesty.

Stop it.

Jiran.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Call me by my name just once.

People are acting like dogs that

have to poop in front of me.

It's driving me crazy.

Call me by my name really loud.

Your Majesty, that's...

Stop it. I said call me by my name.

Your Majesty.

Hey!

It's a royal order.

If you don't, I will cut off your head

and hang it up at the market!

Jiran, come on. just once.

Seonggye. The way you always do.

Seong... I can't.

Wretch.

You still won't?

Seonggye!

That's it.

Jiran.

Yes.

Let's go out.

What?

I can finally breathe.

You used to run about like a wild pony.

You're the king,

but you're like a bird in a cage.

That's right.

Jiran.

Yes.

I'd like to see Buddhist priest Muhak.

The Buddhist priest?

Yes.

I want him to be the royal Buddhist priest.

The ministers won't like that.

They don't like Buddhist priests.

That's why I'm going to do it when Sambong isn't here.

Bring him.

Yes.

I'm hungry. Let's eat.

What?

I'm tired of all the bland court food.

Hello.

What would you like?

Whatever is the most abundant.

I'll get you Seonggyetang.

What? Did you say Seonggyetang?

You must be from the north.

Pork stew is called that these days.

Wretch! Be quiet!

It's interesting.

I'd like to hear the reason it's called that.

Never mind.

Tell me.

Come on.

Jiran.

It's alright.

Should I say this or not?

Here.

Go ahead.

You can't tell anyone.

Okay.

Since Goryeo fell,

the people of Gaegyeong are

secretly holding ancestral rites for general Choi Yeong.

The pork offered at the rite is Seonggye.

Go on.

After the rite is over,

Seonggye is slaughtered and cooked into stew.

They let out their anger of a fallen country that way.

That's why it's called Seonggyetang.

It can't be everyone,

just a few families of nobility.

No. Nine out of ten people do that.

There isn't anyone in Gaegyeong who doesn't have family

that was killed by the country.

You wretch!

Be quiet!

Jiran.

Give us Seonggyetang.

Sure.

Let's just go back to the palace.

Seonggye.

Honey.

It's been a long time.

You look thinner.

Did everything go well in Dongbukmyeon?

Yes. I'm tired from the long trip.

Let's go in.

Go to the detached house first.

Father brought a guest

when he heard you were coming.

A Quest?

Hello, jeongangun.

I think it's the first time I'm officially saying hello.

It is an honor to meet you.

lam Ha Ryun.

Have a seat.

I will let the two of you talk.

Sit down.

Why did you come to see me?

I thought I could help you.

Father disapproves of me.

I only look after our ancestors' graves.

I think you came to the wrong place.

You are persevering for the future.

You are gnashing your teeth as you wait for an opportunity.

The future?

The throne.

Being the king.