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I can't go because Zhu Yuanzhang's intention

is to kill me,

so joseon can't have independent

national defense.

How should we solve this problem then?

There is a way.

What is it?

We have to force Ming

We have to force Ming Episode 48

We have to force Ming

to seek friendly relations.

How?

We have to attack Yodong.

What did you just say?

I will raise an army and take Yodong.

Please give me your approval.

You want to attack Yodong?

I have been watching Ming and Yodong

since the founding of this nation.

If we just attack Ming's Yodong headquarters which is isolated,

we can take Yodong.

We can't do that.

We can't attack Yodong.

It would be declaring war against Ming.

You remember what happened

when Choi Yeong tried to attack Yodong.

It is out of the question!

Things are different now.

Goryeo was weak then and

Ming was really powerful.

We are powerful now and

Ming doesn't have the leisure to rule Yodong.

It is being neglected.

That might be true,

but they won't just sit and be attacked.

How do you plan to fight against Ming's army of a million?

Ming will not be able to cross

east of Liaohe River.

How can you be so sure?

Your Majesty.

I don't think it's appropriate to tell you

all the details in front of everyone.

I will tell you the strategies privately.

How about ending this meeting?

Fine.

Let's do that.

Thank you.

Attack Yodong?

He is just struggling to avoid going to Ming.

He's putting the country in danger to save his own life.

He only said that

to overcome a critical situation.

It's only to mislead everyone.

Sambong is not a narrow-minded person.

Isn't it absurd to attack Yodong?

Sambong's people-oriented theories

also seemed absurd at first.

He isn't just saying it.

Where is Ujae?

He wasn't in the office. I left word with a subordinate.

How did you come up with

such an amazing idea?

It's like catching two birds with one stone.

What are you talking about?

You announced an attack on Yodong.

The emperor of Ming will be Ar about it soon.

He will be too scared to be forceful.

Wasn't that your plan?

Why is it two birds?

We can also use the attack

to abolish the private armies.

That's why.

Right?

No.

No?

You really want to attack Yodong?

As the person with military power,

how can I make such a false assertion?

You really want to fight Ming?

I already told everyone.

Ming won't be able to cross

east of Liaohe River,

so there will be no fight.

What is that?

There is a rumor that

Zhu Yuanzhang took to bed ill.

He is seventy.

They are quiet about it,

but I'm sure the rumor is true.

His grandson is young, so there are secret fights and purging

regarding the successor to the throne.

They can't gather an army to cross

Liaohe River.

If we take Yodong,

Ming will choose to negotiate with us.

Even so, there's always that one chance.

We can't be sure.

This is east of Liaohe River.

Who lived here the longest?

The jurchens.

They don't have a country, so their tribes are dispersed.

They are descendants of Gurun

who drove Song dynasty south at one time.

What do you think would happen

if such brave people were on joseon's side?

Shu jurchens north of Seobukmyeon are

already responding to assimilation policies.

Here. The Sheng jurchens.

They're a matter of time, too.

You mean all the effort you put into the jurchens

wasn't just for defense of

the border area?

It will be a year at most to abolish private armies and

appease the Sheng jurchens.

We will recover Yodong and

our great cause will be achieved.

What do you think?

Will you challenge?

Yes.

Me, too.

Father!

What is it?

Jo jun is seeing His Majesty.

“He?

His actions are suspicious.

We cannot attack Yodong.

Tell me why.

Joseon has always been subservient

to large nations.

No matter how much Ming looks down on us,

it would be reckless to go to war

so soon after founding the country.

Ming is a powerful nation.

How can we achieve a victory?

You must not give your approval.

I'm sorry for sitting in your seat.

Be understanding.

You told His Majesty

we can't attack Yodong?

That's right.

Why didn't you discuss it with me?

Would you have changed your mind?

You carried out assimilation policies for the jurchens

and were consistent regarding Ming.

You've been planning this attack

since joseon was founded.

Am I wrong?

What's wrong with that?

It's wrong.

It's a whole lot wrong.

Why?

Don't you know?

You wanted to create a country based on people-oriented theories,

but you were planning to go to war.

It might sound grand,

but it's just an attack on the Yodong headquarters.

We're not going to war.

We're only going to take ownerless land.

Whatever it is,

it will put the people in danger.

That goes against the cause of

a people-oriented nation.

Do you think that is possible without national defense?

We can defend joseon

even without taking Yodong.

Maybe now since the jurchens are divided.

But it is natural for those

who are dispersed to gather again.

If the jurchens unite and

establish a country in Yodong and

pressure us from right above.

What do you think will happen to us then?

Were you concerned about them more than Ming?

We have to take Yodong and subjugate them

like the Mohe.

That is the shortcut to keeping joseon safe

and strong.

You're wrong.

Ming will not just sit by and

let us join forces with the jurchens.

You are putting joseon in danger.

“He!

Abide by my decision one last time.

I will not.

“He!

If you are really concerned about the safety of joseon,

90 to Ming.

That is the shortcut to keeping joseon safe.

What did you just say?

How can you say such a reckless thing?

You are a minister. Were you eavesdropping?

Withdraw that comment and apologize.

“He!

Nam Eun.

Let's go.

It isn't about taking Yodong?

It's about managing ownerless land?

I see.

This is only possible

when you are on the throne.

You grew up with the jurchens and

fought in many battles with them.

The jurchens consider you

to be one of them and respect you.

I think Jo Jun makes sense, too.

Your Majesty.

I think I need some time to think.

Darn!

This is all because of Jo jun.

He should have just kept hooks

and inventory.

He isn't suitable to do such great work.

Stop it.

Look who's here. Choi Yeong's incarnation.

What brings you to the palace?

I'm going to see father.

I have to stop the tragedy of Wihwado

from happening again.

I told you to stay away from state affairs.

I can't let the country fall

because of one servant.

What?

Do you want to be taught a lesson?

You are Lee Sukheon, right?

Do you think the country will fall

if we take Yodong?

I do.

Why?

It is a reckless, irresponsible, unjust

and impossible delusion.

Impossible delusion...

I thought you could be pretty decent,

but I guess you're just a good-for-nothing.

Watch what you say.

There was a good-for-nothing

who acted rash just with passion.

He was pushed to the edge of a cliff.

One day, he dreamed the impossible.

From that moment, he is still lacking,

but at least he's not a good-for-nothing.

If you don't want to be a good-for-nothing,

you should have at least

one impossible dream.

Jeongangun.

Yes.

I'm only saying this out of concern for your safety.

Turn around and go back home.

What?

Don't come to the palace

until this matter is settled.

Go home.

Fine.

Since you gave us a good lesson,

I will do that.

Lesson?

I'm the prince of this country.

I can't be a good-for-nothing.

I will have an impossible dream.

I can't wait.

No matter how much Ming looks down on us,

it would be reckless to go to war

so soon after founding the country.

This is only possible

when you are on the throne.

Your Majesty, Gwon Geun is here.

Show him in.

What brings you here?

Ming sent a message.

So?

What nonsense did they babble this time?

Jeong Chang, Kim Yakhang, Noh Indo

and other envoys in Ming...

They were executed.

What?

Your Majesty!

Have everyone gather in the conference hall.

What?

Our envoys were executed?

What is the reason?

They were staying in Nanjing.

They wore mourning clothes to mourn over queen Sindeok's death.

That made the emperor angry.

He had them killed

for wearing mourning clothes?

It was just an excuse.

Zhu Yuanzhang is like that.

This is going to be a problem.

Jeong Dojeon's claim to attack Yodong

will be supported now.

Your Majesty.

Nothing this horrible has happened

since we have been subservient to large nations of the Central Plain.

That is right.

Barbarians don't even kill envoys

for wearing mourning clothes for a national funeral.

You must not let this go.

We have to teach them a lesson.

Your Majesty.

There is no need for patience.

Please approve of the attack on Yodong.

There is no need

for patience?

You still have to be patient.

There is always conflict

between two countries.

A small country attacking a large nation

just because it was humiliated is

driving the country to its fall.

Which country are you a minister of?

Joseon.

I love joseon and I am worried

about the future of joseon.

How can you make such a humiliating claim?

Think about joseon's location.

Wae, the barbarians in the north and Ming

which is only 3 days away by boat.

Is joseon's solution to survive force?

It isn't.

Stop it!

The Central Plain operates around a huge nation.

The order is harsh.

No matter how much Ming humiliates us,

we must be patient and find other ways.

That is the fate of joseon.

Stop talking nonsense! It's disgusting.

This is the conference hall!

Don't talk like that in front of His Majesty.

Jo Jun!

Stop!

Stop it.

Seeing the two of you,

it will be no use leaving it up to the council.

I will decide.

You will abide by my decision.

I cannot forgive that Zhu Yuanzhang wretch.

Your Majesty!

I also think the second state councilor

is right in that we be patient.

We don't have the power to defeat

that wretch yet.

Your Majesty, I'm sorry, but...

Listen!

lam talking.

I'm sorry, Sambong, but I'm going to put Jo jun in charge of

the Three Armies Headquarters and give him military power.

You will go to Dongbukmyeon.

Cool off in a quiet place for a while.

Your Majesty!

This is a royal order.

What will you do?

I will obey your command.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Thank you.

Jeong Dojeon gave [0 jun military rights and

stepped down as the panuiheung samgunbusa.

In reality, he was demoted to

the chief border inspector of Dongbukmyeon.

With a task to organize

tile administrative area and take a census,

he went to Dongbukmyeon with Lee jiran.

It was the greatest crisis

in the rule of the country.

The relationship with Ming has to be normalized quickly.

Find someone to go as an envoy and

focus on the letter.

Yes, sir.

Sir.

Hello.

Have a seat.

Did you accept Yangchon as your faction?

I don't have any factions. I'm neutral.

I only gave him a task because be is able.

Forgive me if that was unpleasant to hear.

Why did you want to see me?

You have been appointed a position.

What is it?

The provincial governor of Chungcheong-do.

I had high expectations when I heard

jeongangun recommended me for a position.

This is a hit disappointing.

I might have renounced Sambong,

but I'm still loyal to the crown prince.

Stop instigating jeongangun and

reflect in a rural area.

I will remember that.

Why is Jo jun being so arrogant?

It's not arrogance. It's innocence.

He will realize a lot when he is harassed in court

without Sambong there.

Have a safe trip.

I will call you back no matter what.

There's no need to rush.

Just wait and see.

Wait and see?

It is the perfect chance to increase our power

since Sambong is gone.

We should prepare to impeach his factions.

There's no need to rush.

Nam Eun is grinding his teeth against Jo jun.

It would be wise to let them

fight amongst themselves.

Why are you prohibiting strategic training?

How many times do I have to tell you?

There won't be any large-scale training

until relations with Ming improve.

Just how long is that?

We put years into forming a proper army.

Are you going to ruin all that?

I'm the one with the military power!

I will decide. Stay out of it.

What?

Are you going to ruin Sambong's military reform

with your power?

What?

You might be the head of the Three Armies Headquarters,

but don't forget that all the generals and officials

are Sambong's people.

Councilor!

I will give you a few days.

If you don't change your mind by then,

you should be prepared.

What? Prepared?

Don't make me angry.

Understand?

How dare you?

Let me just say one thing as the crown prince's father-in-law.

The crown prince is

very upset with you right now.

I heard you fought with an old friend.

It is all because I am lacking,

but they are making demands I cannot accept.

Councilor.

Yes, Your Majesty.

People even listen to wishes of the dead.

Let's listen to those of the living.

What do you mean?

Strategic training.

Leave it to Nam Eun.

Your Majesty!

You should make some compromises.

His Majesty ordered strategic training to continue. Section of Dongbukmyeon

His Majesty ordered strategic training to continue.

It was a royal order?

The crown prince and Nam Eun are leading it.

Jeongangun and the princes are

cleverly sabotaging it,

so they're having a hard time.

Sambong.

They're ready. Let's go.

You're so persistent.

You should just pass the time keeping census.

You were demoted.

Do you want to train soldiers?

Well...

I think His Majesty would want this.

Hanyang training ground

Why aren't you

changing the flags to those of the Three Armies Headquarters?

We have been familiar with them for years.

Why change them?

Those are flags for your private army.

They aren't private soldiers

when receiving strategic training.

They should carry the flags of the Three Armies Headquarters.

Unity is the life of an army.

The private soldiers must not be mixed up.

They have to be to learn

the different types of strategies.

Why don't you be a bit more honest?

You want to abolish the order of private armies

and have the soldiers get used to a government order.

You want to weaken the power of

the princes and provincial commanders.

Even so, that is no reason for them

to refuse the flag of the Three Armies Headquarters.

Have them carry these flags.

Yes, crown prince.

Stop.

It is an order by the crown prince.

It is an unjust order.

Look here!

I said stop!

Bangwon!

Crown prince.

Do you know what those soldiers are?

They are our lives.

What would you do if someone tried to

take your life?

Would you just let him do that and die?

Or would you kill him?

Jeongangun.

You are threatening the crown prince.

I wouldn't do that.

I am only asking him to be wise.

Tell me.

Forget about the flags.

Crown prince.

The soldiers must be exhausted from the heat.

How about ending training today?

His Majesty is here!

Your Majesty!

I knew it. You should be training.

I knew you'd be wasting time.

What brings you here, father?

Nam Eun.

Yes, Your Majesty!

I will supervise the training from now on.

Why are you doing this?

Get ready.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Father!

Songheon sent this letter and wine

from the capital.

Did you say Songheon?

Yes.

I never heard that name. Do you know him?

Who is it?

Sambong.

I wanted to write a letter

without any formalities.

Being the king wasn't any fun and

the queen died from an illness.

I was broken-hearted for a while.

When you mentioned Yodong,

it completely woke me up.

Why did you announce

such an important matter so publicly?

That's why I sent you to Dongbukmyeon.

jiran told me you are training soldiers

and building a fortress wall.

It's as if you knew what I was thinking.

Sambong.

Come back to the capital.

Let's join forces and attack Yodong.

Let's get that Zhu Yuanzhang wretch.

Your Majesty...

I thought you might be lonely,

so I'm sending a bottle of wine.

It is the pumpkin wine I brought to

your house long ago.

Think about that day and have a drink.

Your lifetime friend in Hanyang, Songheon.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

I am going to attack Yodong.

Your Majesty! We can't do that!

I already gave a royal order.

Be prepared to greet Sambong.

Councilor.

Sambong arrived in the capital.

It's been a long time.

I came to greet you.

You must have suffered in the border area.

It was very beneficial for me.

I was busy preparing to attack Yodong.

Ujae.

If you are still against attacking Yodong,

resign from your position.

That is the only way to maintain your life.

Hyeongnim!

jeong Dojeon is back.

Where is he?

He is attending a banquet held by His Majesty.

The atmosphere was so cozy.

It was like old friends getting together.

This isn't good.

What will happen if he insists on

attacking Yodong?

He will try to abolish the private armies.

You can't just sit by idly.

You have to make plans.

Bring my brothers.

Yes.

I will abolish the private armies.

Is that the only way?

We need a single order

to take and manage Yodong.

Private soldiers will not do.

It will also strengthen

the crown prince's position.

You have to make a decision now.

Even if I give an order,

will my sons abide by it?

They'll think it will threaten their lives.

They could end up fighting.

I'm sure they're already making plans

since I am back.

You have to do it with speed without notice.

With speed...

I mean right now.

Your Majesty.

We have to stop the attack on Yodong

to keep our private armies.

Gather the princes and provincial commanders

and write an appeal against it.

I don't think an appeal will do it.

He is right.

Even if all the officials of joseon are

against it, it will be no use.

Is there another way?

There is one.

What is it?

It's a hit rough, but it's the only way.

A rough way?

Raising an army.

Did you say raise an army?

Jeongangun!

I will take the lead.

I will take full responsibility.

Join me.

Banggwa.

What do you want?

Honey! Honey!

Honey!

What are you doing?

We came to seize your weapons and

get a list of your private soldiers.

What?

They took action first.

Lower your weapons!

Honey.

You will have to kill me

if you want the weapons and the list.

Step back.

Jeongangun!

I said step back!

Lower your weapon.

Reckless resistance is meaningless.

As of today,

the private armies of joseon have been abolished.

Jeong Dojeon.