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The king of joseon will send

The king of joseon will send Episode 46

The king of joseon will send

jeong Dojeon to Ming.

How can he demand that we send Sambong?

How can this he?

That Zhu Yuanzhang wretch is

treating me like a fool.

It wasn't enough to pick a fight over the greeting.

He wants us to send an innocent person?

It's not even worth a response.

You must not send jeong Dojeon to Ming.

That is right.

Send Gwon Geun since he made the revisions

and have him explain.

I think you should do that.

Gwon Geun.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You should go to Ming.

I will obey your command.

Is that going to solve the problem?

What do you mean?

Are you saying we should send

Sambong to Ming?

I'm sorry, but...

Minister Min.

Never mind. It was a slip of the tongue.

Let me make this clear.

As long as I'm sitting on this throne,

Sambong will not go to Ming.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Thank you.

This is a warning from the emperor.

There is no way

he wouldn't know who wrote the greeting.

He is showing his dissatisfaction for your military reform

and assimilation with the jurchens.

How about putting that on hold?

We did that when we sent jeongangun to Ming 2 years ago.

Neither can be postponed

for the sake of national defense.

We will not put it on hold.

Sambong.

He is right.

We can decide what to do

after Gwon Geun returns from Ming.

It's a stroke of luck

in the midst of misfortune.

I was nervous that Min je would insist

on sending you to Ming.

That would just kill him.

Unless a person has two lives,

nobody could insist on that in this country.

Sambong has eyes and ears everywhere.

Why did you ask me to come here?

That's how urgent this is.

Please come in.

The emperor sent that letter to help you?

Yes.

When I was in Ming,

he said he would send me a gift.

This was it.

Sambong has absolute power.

If the emperor shakes him up,

he's leaving the rest up to us.

It's frustrating because we don't have any support

in the court.

We can't miss this opportunity

even if it means I have to take action myself.

A haste move would result in a counterattack.

You will get on father's bad side again.

I still have to do it.

The emperor will be watching

to see what I do.

You are right.

He is testing you right now.

What should he do?

Leave it to me.

Wait.

What are you doing?

Oh, dear. I knew it.

It's not use hitting a rock with an egg.

Do you think

jeong Dojeon can be impeached like this?

This will only ruin your future.

Am I to just watch the country fall into a crisis

because of one servant?

You're a lot like someone I used to know.

Who?

Someone who tried to crack a rock with an egg.

Interestingly, the rock was really cracked.

Give it to me.

No.

Hojeong!

You're trusted and respected

by the scholars at Sungkyunkwan

for your broad mind and loyalty.

Did you look into my background?

Leave this to me.

Go and collect eggs who are

as smart as you are.

What are you talking about?

Let's crack a rock.

Like Sambong jeong Dojeon did.

You don't look too well.

I didn't get much sleep because of the emperor's letter.

Don't worry too much.

You should have the doctor see you.

Sambong.

Yes, Your Highness.

You must not waver

no matter what the emperor says.

You have to stand strong like a mountain

for the crown prince's sake.

I will.

I can't sleep when I think about him.

His Majesty is getting weaker.

There are five brothers who want to be the crown prince.

Yeongangun fought in battle a lot and

jeongangun assassinated jeong Mongju.

Your Highness.

Please abolish their private armies soon.

If you don't do that,

the crown prince's future cannot be guaranteed.

His Majesty isn't saying much,

but private armies have to be abolished

for the stability of this country.

I will make sure it happens.

Good.

The crown prince and I will trust you.

Your Highness.

What is it?

There is an official sitting in the court yard.

What? What for?

He is demanding that

Sambong be sent to Ming.

What?

Leave right now.

Move. I came to give advice to His Majesty.

You wretch! Do you have no fem'?

Go when I ask nicely.

I might have a low position,

but I am a government official.

Treat me with the proper etiquette!

What is your name and position?

I am jwaseupyu Lee Sukheon.

Lee Sukbeon?

Sukheon... That sounds familiar.

What are the guards doing?

Get him out of here right now!

Yes, sir!

Let go! Let go of me!

Yum!

Let go of me!

Your Majesty,

please send jeong Dojeon to Ming.

He is denying subservience and

ruining our relations with Ming!

Your Majesty, please consider that.

Please consider that.

Darn.

Please send jeong Dojeon to Ming.

Your Majesty, please consider it.

Please consider it.

Think about it.

This can't be solved by sending Gwon Geun.

A person shouldn't be such a coward.

Who do you think made the emperor mad?

He's letting Gwon Geun go to his death?

It was decided by His Majesty.

Why are you causing problems?

The young officials and scholars

are demonstrating right now.

Don't just side with your factions.

Say what you should.

Watch what you say. Factions?

Then we should hold a council meeting

and discuss this matter again.

Be quiet!

Discuss it again?

Do you have a death wish?

What? That's a hit excessive.

Quiet!

Minister Nam.

Let me make this clear.

I won't let anyone who harms Sambong live.

Get lost!

We're not market merchants.

Hold a council meeting.

Let's go.

There are scholars, too?

Yes.

Don't worry about it.

There are immature people everywhere.

Sambong.

The princes and provincial commanders

refused to take part in the tactical training

for the Three Armies Headquarters.

What?

Sambong must feel like he was hit hard.

He wouldn't blink over this.

Wait and see.

He will suffer quite a hit of damage.

They're using this chance

to revel their dissatisfaction about reform.

This might give jeongangun a chance to attack,

so we should slow down our reform activities a hit.

We can't do that.

Tell Sungeumbu

to start a national interrogation.

A national interrogation?

Interrogate everyone who was involved

in the demonstration.

Someone is behind Lee Sukheon.

Get a confession.

We can just confine him for a few days.

A national interrogation is excessive.

I know,

but jeongangun or his factions are behind this.

This is the chance to neutralize him.

Sambong.

If we don't kill them in the beginning,

the evil roots might shoot up again.

Do as Sambong says.

After you get a confession,

exile Lee Sukheon,

strip all the officials of the positions and

expel the scholars from the institute

and ban them from taking the national examination for 10 years.

I will not do that.

Councilor.

There is one thing I'd like to say.

When I was participating in the cause,

I might have been your faction,

but not now since joseon has been founded.

Ujae.

Let me tell you as the head of the council.

I will not agree to sending you to Ming,

but I will not accept suppressing them

by force.

“He!

“He!

Darn.

The guards will leave.

Sir.

Let's go.

We're back.

Did you find out what's going on

with Sambong's people?

Jo jun is acting a hit strange.

Strange?

He had all the guards withdraw.

There must be internal dispute.

We have unexpected reinforcement.

We shouldn't sit around here.

We should meet father.

No.

We can't let father think that the princes are involved in this.

Do you think talking about it here will change father's mind?

Someone has to pressure father.

There is someone to do that.

I cannot accept this.

Gwon Geun will go to Ming.

The emperor is upset with the wording of the greeting.

What do you think will happen

if we don't send the person he wants?

Don't you know

why the emperor is doing this?

There weren't any problems

with the greeting.

Zhu Yuanzhang just wants to

harass Sambong.

All the more reason to send him.

What?

Even if you don't send him this time,

the emperor will keep demanding it.

He will be come angrier

every time we refuse his demand.

The only way to prevent this from getting worse is for Jeong Dojeon

to go to Ming as soon as possible and prove his innocence.

Stop it.

I will not send Sambong to Ming.

You must not make the mistake of

putting the country in danger

because of one servant.

I told you to stop it.

Please reconsider, Your Majesty.

Leave before I have you locked up.

I will go for now,

but I will be back with other officials.

Just a minute.

Come with me.

No wonder everything was in perfect order.

It was your doing.

I won't deny it.

It was more than I expected.

Quite a few people are unhappy with you.

Even Jo jun.

Do you think I will go to Ming?

His Majesty trusts you a lot and

you have great power.

Would that be possible?

I just want to weaken His Majesty's trust

and your power a little hit.

Do you think that could change conditions?

At least we could avoid a big loss.

I'm aiming for a reversal in the end.

I thought you were a migratory bird

that just cried in season.

Jeongangun got himself

a pretty good advisor.

You flatter me.

You got the king on the throne.

I couldn't compare to you.

People are comparing you to Zhang Liang

who helped Liu Bang establish Han.

But there was another strategist in Han.

He was Han Xin.

After Han was established,

Zhang Liang had to give up all his power,

but Han Xin remained.

So, Zhang Liang lived a long life

and Han Xin was killed.

Are you saying I will be killed

if I don't step down?

Unfortunately, I still have a lot to do.

I have to start by eliminating you and

tying down jeongangun and the princes.

I don't have enough time for all that.

It's labor to think you have to do

everything yourself.

Laozi said in 'Tao Te Ching',

"Because the Sage is not attached to the accomplishment,

the accomplishment lasts forever.'

Because the Sage is not attached to the accomplishment,

the accomplishment lasts forever...

You practically founded this country.

Even if you step down,

your accomplishments will remain.

Your spirit will be passed on well.

Thank you for your advice.

Use your fortune-telling skills and

guess your own fate.

He suggested that you resign?

Yes.

Fools rush in, as they say.

There's nothing to think about.

Let's arrest everyone in the palace

and impeach Ha Ryun.

I'll take the lead.

May Buddha have mercy on us.

Jo jun won't be happy about that.

What's he going to do?

Suppressing them won't be a problem,

but public sentiments could turn.

That's a problem to deal with later.

You should arrest them like uncle said.

I can't hear this anymore.

Stop babbling whatever you want

and come with me.

Mother.

Do you know what people are saying

at the market?

They're saying the king is a puppet

and you are the king.

Ma'am.

That's not all.

Some people are saying that Lee Inim came back alive.

Come on, mother. Let's go.

If you like to go after people so much, do it with your factions.

Why are you getting the children involved?

Sambong.

Seeing how the sentiments are at home,

I can just imagine how public sentiments are.

How long are you going to let them behave so rashly?

Sambong will take care of it. Don't worry.

You don't look too well.

Are you alright?

You have to show your authority.

That will prevent people from

challenging Sambong again.

Your Majesty,

pansamsasa jeong Dojeon is here.

Show him in.

I understand what you're saying.

You should get some rest.

I caused concern because I am lacking.

lam sorry.

Nonsense.

I don't like the queen's nagging.

I'll arrest everyone tomorrow,

so don't worry about it.

You can't do that.

Let them criticize me.

We have that much loyalty between us.

Your Majesty.

I think I've been working too hard.

I have beriberi.

Why are you talking about an illness?

I think I should resign.

Please give me your approval.

Resigning with an illness as an excuse is something I used to do.

Don't copy me and keep doing

what you always do.

Jo jun can manage the officials and

Nam Eun can continue with the reform.

Why are you doing this?

It will prevent further damage with Ming

and it's for my safety.

Retreating for a little while would be

the best thing to do.

A little while?

I was so focused on reform that

public sentiments are turning and

I'm losing the hearts of young officials.

I should take some time to think about my original intentions

and seek a way to establish better relations

with Ming.

Please give me your approval.

Sambong is seeing His Majesty.

What do you think they're talking about?

If he's not planning a strong confrontation,

there would be no need to see His Majesty.

I think he made a decision.

He wouldn't go to Ming.

He might resign.

It's probably a step back

to take two steps forward.

We have to push him to the edge of the cliff.

I am going to do that.

There is someone that concerns me

while I'm not at the palace.

Do you mean Bangwon?

Jeongangun's advisor, Ha Ryun.

He is good at strategizing.

He must be separated from jeongangun.

Send him to Ming with Gwon Geun.

Understood.

I will do that.

I guess you're resigning.

I was worried you might change your mind.

Stop being so cynical.

It's a good chance to get some rest.

Why would I change my mind?

I am going to travel and see

how the country has changed.

Did you decide where to go?

There's a place I wanted to go.

I don't think I can tell you where that is.

Why not?

Are you afraid that I might send assassins?

Jeongangun!

Did you come to see Ha Ryun off?

Yes.

He's going to his death thanks to you.

I should comfort him.

Give him my condolence, too.

Tell him it would be best to ask the emperor

to let him stay in Ming.

Joseon will be a deadly place for him

if he returns.

We'll see who goes in a coffin first.

Goodbye.

I will be going now.

Be sure to return alive.

I will.

I put down my guard against Sambong,

but I'm not going to die yet.

The emperor is an unpredictable person.

You must not upset him.

Don't worry.

lam Ha Ryun.

My gift for you should have arrived

at your place.

A gift?

I am Lee Sukbeon.

Ha Ryun told me the situation.

If you allow it,

I would like to serve you as my lord.

I have heard about you.

If you want to take the same path as me,

you will have to put your life on the line.

My life is nothing

when it comes to the cause.

What is your cause?

A country ruled by a powerful king

and not the servants.

How old are you?

Twenty-four.

Don't call me lord.

Just call me hyeongnim like an older brother.

From now on, you will be my brother.

I will not allow any betrayal.

Yes, hyeongnim.

You're straightforward just as I heard.

Honey.

What is it?

The queen took to bed ill.

She has a high fever.

What is wrong with her?

lam sorry.

But she seems to have chronic renal failure.

Renal failure?

Is it critical?

I will prescribe simgihwan and

eumyangssangbongtang and

continue to watch her condition.

Mother...

She has a high fever...

Honey.

She won't be cured because you worry.

Be strong and

pray to Buddha.

She's still young, but she has renal failure.

It's because I committed a lot of sins.

Your Majesty.

The people I killed must have

cursed me a lot for the queen

to get such a terrible illness.

May Buddha have mercy on us.

I would like to atone for my sins.

I'd like to wish an easy passage into eternity

for those who are dead and

ask for forgiveness to those who are alive.

That should save the queen.

Let's see...

Who did I do terrible things to?

Who did I do terrible things to?

Let's see...

Hello.

You came a long way.

It wasn't much of a problem.

How have you been?

Stop being so rude to His Majesty.

Show some respect.

I don't see a king.

Who should I show respect to?

What?

Never mind.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Let's sit and talk.

Why did you want to see me?

I wanted us to forget about the past

and have a more comfortable relationship.

I'm lacking.

I still have a lot to learn from you.

I would like to appoint you as hansanbaek

and give you land and servants.

Live close by and...

For crying out loud.

What an odd thing to say.

I'm living in mourning clothes

as a servant of a fallen country.

I have no country or king.

Who is going to appoint me to a position

and give me land and servants?

Oh...

You are right.

Let's sit down.

I was the chancellor of Goryeo.

You want me to sit on the floor?

That chair looks good.

Look here.

Can I sit on that chair?

Be quiet right now!

Have you gone senile?

Your Majesty, I will arrest him

and have him executed.

Just wait.

Sure. Go ahead if you want to.

Your Majesty!

You can sit on it if you want.

I heard someone I knew

became so successful.

I just came to take a look.

I did that, so I'll get going now.

Mokeun.

Take care of your health.

I will take care of him.

Let him go.

Your Majesty.

Don't.

There's no need.

I wanted to be killed by a traitor

and die as a loyal servant...

But Heaven isn't even allowing that.

What a mean fate.

See if the boat is operating.

Yes, sir.

Not long after seeing Lee Seonggye,

Mokeun Lee Saek died

at the age of sixty-nine.

Lee Saek was the son of Lee Gok

who was the master of Chinese classics.

He was top place in the national examination in Yuan.

He returned to Goryeo and helped king Gongmin with reform.

He established Sungkyunkwan and

worked on spreading Nee-Confucianism.

Able scholars like jeong Mongju, Lee Sungin,

jeong Dojeon, Ha Ryun, Gwon Geun

and Gil Jae were all his students.

After the army withdrew from Wihwado,

he fought against Lee Seonggye to protect Goryeo,

but failed.

His sorrow as the man with the most knowledge in a falling country

is expressed

in a poem called “Hoegoga”.

The clouds rest over a valley

where the white snow melted.

Where are the pretty plum flowers?

I am standing alone in the sunset

and don't know where to go.

After joseon was founded,

Lee Seonggye appointed him as hansanbaek and asked him

to return to government,

but he remained in seclusion until he died.

His books include 'Mokeunsigo'

and 'Mokeunmungo'.

His permanent abode is Hansan and

his posthumous name is Munjeong.

Wait for me!

Why did you come along?

You said you were going on a trip.

I wanted to take a trip before I die.

Who knew you'd just be walking?

Come on.

Where are we?

Oh! Wait for me!

Did you want to see me?

Did you want to see me? Imperial Palace of Ming

Did you want to see me?

Are you ready to return?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Thank you for allowing all of us to return.

Gratitude should be expressed with actions,

not words.

You said your name is Ha Ryun?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Give prince Lee Bangwon a secret order.

Did you say secret order?

Jeong Dojeon.

Eliminate him!

Where are we?

It's where our ancestors rode horses.

Our ancestors?

Not now?

We are not in joseon.

What?

It is our old land, Yodong.