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Episode 1

On year 3336 since foundation,

(Seongjong 12 the year (993 AD) October)

the grand Khitan army lead by general of the east Soh Son Nyung,

crossed the Yalu River and invaded Goryeo.

Khitan destroyed Balhae ten years ago and has been confronting with the Song Dynasty in the midlands

and Goryeo saw Khitan as enemy and signed a friendship treaty with Song Dynasty.

Khitan, with battle against Song Dynasty ahead,

invaded Goryeo to eliminate threat from the rear.

[Goryeo army camp at Northern Protectorate]

When alerted to Khitan's invasion,

Goyreo's Seongjong appointed minister Park Yang Yu as the top defense commander,

interior minister Suh Hui as the commander of the central army

and cultural minister Choi Ryang as lower army commander

and sent them north.

And to give confidence to his soldiers and his people, the King himself rode out to the Northern Protectorate.

(King Seongjong)

Advance elements led by northern commander Yun Suh Ahn came,

face to face with the Khitan army at Bongsangun southeast of Guiju.

Halt!

(Yun Suh Ahn)

There's no escape route, general! There is no escape route!

(Soh Son Nyung [Xiao Sunning])

Don't panic and stay in your positions!

Do not break apart!

Attack!

Attack!

But Goryeo's advanced elements led by Yun Suh Ahn

engaged the Khitan at Bongsangun southeast of Guiju

and suffered a ghastly defeat.

As Advanced element commander Yun Suh Ahn is captured

and Goyreo's army suffered a major defeat,

King Seongjong returned to Seo Gyeong

and dispatched Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Yi Mongjeon to ask for peace.

When Yi Mongjeon returned from a meeting with Xiao Sunning,

the royal court of Seo Gyeong castle was swept up in winds of panic.

They even released bears upon a battlefield, barbarians among barbarians!

So are you suggesting that we retreat from Seogyeong now and give up land?

Besides that, is there any other choice?

That's unthinkable!

His Majesty Taejo, instructed us in his founding edict to cherish and protect Seogyeong above all.

Are you now suggesting that we defy this edict?

His Majesty Taejo will wail with rage from up above!

Look here, Minister Yi, didn't I tell you not to use that word "His Majesty"!

(Choi Seom ) (Kim Won Soong)

That's what's wrong!

We're in this predicament,

because His Highness the King abolished Palguanhwe,

(Yi Jibaek)

and showed submissiveness to Song China out of his admiration for their arts!

Why are you bringing this up now?

His Majesty is too wrapped up

in governmental morality and that's why the nation's in this state!

(Yi Gyeomul) (Choe Ryang)

From the start we repeatedly advised to take defensive measures.

Aren't we in this situation because you surrounded His Royal Highness?

Uh huh, You are imprudent! Are you daring to criticize His Highness?

I'm seeing now that these men are using war to speak treason!

What the hell did you say?

Watch what you say!

You watch what you're saying!

What?

How dare young punks like you glare at me!

Punk? You speak before the King, sir!

Claiming that he had an army of 800,000,

Khitan general Xiao Sunning demanded the surrender of King Seongjong or the surrender of old Goguryeo territory.

Afraid of the 800,000 Khitan army, the Goryeo royal court,

the majority supported the surrender of the land north of Seogyeong.

(Khitan Camp)

Watch Guards! Watch Guards!

Where are they?

Those bastards...

It's the enemy! Enemy has appeared! It's the enemy!

It's coming from the main hall, general.

It's rats who have sneaked in!

Kill every one of them!

There's no choice. Retreat!

The whole camp is on fire. We must put out the fire first!

General!

Let's go!

Didn't you understand?

No, you're wrong!

Ministers, listen!

I've made my decision.

I'm going back to Gaegyeong.

Empty the palace at once and evacuate the city.

Send a messenger to the north and withdraw all troops.

Give away all stored grains in the palace to the people.

and dispose of any remainder in the Pae River.

Because the enemy may break their promise and press on further south,

clear all the fields and cities to prevent future use.

(Daedong River)

Toss it with power!

Stop!

Don't pay attention and hurry it up!

Move it quickly!

I told you to hurry it up!

Didn't I tell you to stop? What are you doing?

Who are you? Get out of the way!

This is Dowager Queen Hunae.

(Queen Hunae) (Gang Jo)

Show proper respects.

Forgive me, Your Highness. I failed to recognize you.

I'm asking what you're doing.

It is the King's order to dispose of all grains.

What's that?

Your Highness...

Announce me.

(Goh Hyun)

Now is not a good time.

His Highness's mood is very...

Your Highness!

What is this unreasonable behavior?

I'll cut to the chase and ask Your Majesty to withdraw your order immediately.

[Seongjong (Queen Hunae's older brother)]

Didn't you hear the order for you to stay quietly in Hwangju?

[Queen Hunae (Later Empress Cheonchu)]

What is this armor on a woman's body?

Does it not embarrass you to be seen by the ministers?

Please keep your dignity.

Your Highness should be the one feeling embarrassed, not I.

Soldiers are bleeding to block the enemy in the north,

and Your Highness think first of surrendering land and running away?

Did you become King to be like this?

Stop.

I am tired of arguing with you.

I didn't come here to argue, either.

Withdraw the order at once.

If Your Highness is afraid to fight, it's okay if you run away.

But order the soldiers to fight.

Seems like you didn't understand my repeated words, I am this country's King!

Do not dare tell me what to do.

We would be better off without a King who gives away his people's land to the barbarians.

What's that?

But then, you're probably used to being a coward.

What do I expect from a king who took a country that his predecessors built with their blood, tears and sweat,

and voluntarily reduced it to a subordinate state?

Why don't you just hand the country over to the barbarians instead?

Shut your mouth!

The one who abolished national Buddhist ceremonies, ruined his family and caused his sister to die,

why do you show weakness to foreign enemies?

Watch your tongue!

Shut your mouth!

Your Highness should watch your tongue. I am a dowager to your predecessor!

You are my younger sister first!

How much more does the people to suffer for you to be satisfied?

If you love wars so much, create your own enemy and fight.

I cannot accept my people bleeding in my land.

One of my subject is more precious to me than mere land.

Don't use your people to mask your cowardice.

What subjects does a king who give away all his land have?

The people outside will all shout out.

That you're not a King but a Khitan sycophant!

How much more of these blatant slurs do you think I will let you utter to my face?

Is there anyone outside?

Drag her away at once. Drag her away and lock her up!

You men! Release me!

Your Highness, you can kill me, but you mustn't give up this land!

Your Highness.

I beg you like this.

Please change your mind.

I beg you as your sister.

Brother, this land is not just your land!

What are you waiting for? Take her away!

Brother, brother, remember the founding edict of Taejo!

This land is the heart of this country, Brother!

Brother!

What are you talking about?

(Gang Jo)

Her Highness has been really imprisoned?

I'm certain, brother, I heard it directly from a royal guard in the palace.

How could that be!

Instead of praise, she's put in jail for risking her life fighting the enemy?

Everyone get on your horses! We're going to Seogyeong!

What are you saying now?

(Kim Chiyang)

What are you saying we're to do?

What do you think I'm going to do? We have to rescue Her Highness.

Don't be ridiculous. Are you saying now to fight the King's army?

Then are you saying that we leave Her Highness in jail?

I can't do that.

Please don't get excited and be rational.

Taking armed soldiers into the city without permission is high treason.

I don't care if it's high treason or whatever.

You can stay if it scares you. But get out of my way.

You can't.

You absolutely cannot go. If you want to go, kill me first.

Is that right? You don't think I will?

Brother!

Brother, don't do this!

Get out of the way.

The Queen is locked up.

I will strike down anyone, even the King, who tries to hurt her.

I will slay them!

Get out of my way.

Foreman Kim's words aren't wrong.

Access the situation a bit more than make your decision.

(Cheon Hyang Bi)

Commander Seo has gone into the palace.

What happened?

I asked you what happened.

Fortunately,

he withdrew the order to dispose of the grains.

(Seo Hui)

What about Hal Ji Rhon?

(Hal Ji Rhon: the commander who suggested giving up land north of Seo Gyoung for peace)

Did he also withdraw the order to give up the land?

That... it was decided an envoy will be sent again.

We're asking the Khitan general to withdraw.

That's ridiculous. Do you really think this will be solved by just asking?

If they don't, we'll have to strike them first.

Then... you'll defy the King's order?

Yes, that will better.

I'll join you at once.

Your Highness, leave the affair in the north to me and please go back to Hwangju.

I can't do that.

Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?

We fought together all along.

The country is in danger at war.

You want be to go back to Hwangju and take up sewing?

If you insist on not going back, go somewhere else.

Somewhere else where?

Go to Anyoongjin.

(Ahnyoongjin, present day Ahnju in Southern Pyoungahm province)

Do you take me for a fool, Commander?

You're trying to get me far away from the enemy's position in Bongsan.

I can't do that. I'm going to Taeju with you.

No, Your Highness.

Why not?

Your Highness, we are at war right now.

Please go to Ahnyoongjin. I am giving you an order as the commander of the central army.

If you don't want to follow my order, go to Hwangju.

We move to Anyoongjin tomorrow.

(Kim Chiyang)

I want you to stay put.

Then, you won't be participating?

Of course not.

We have no reason to get involved.

Do not rally the troops no matter what happens to me.

We have our own path to follow. Do you understand?

Yes, Master.

(Khitan Camp in Bongsan)

General, all battle preparations are complete.

Has the lead element left?

(Yelu Dilie) (Yelu Wuji)

Yes, sir.

I trust Goryeo army haven't caught on to our plan?

(Xiao Sunning)

No, sir. They are completely distracted by our lead element.

How many are defending the fort?

Less than one thousand according to reconnaissance, sir.

You must conquer the fort in one strike.

The outcome of this war may depend on this operation.

Don�t worry, sir.

We will wipe them out in a flash,

and take possession of the Northern Protectorate by noon day after tomorrow.

(Anyoongjin)

Lieutenant! Lieutenant!

Sir, look over there!

Open the gate! Open the gate!

Who are you!

We are a civilian army from Seogyeong. Please open the gate.

A civilian army?

What?

(Yi Hyunoon)

A civilian army?

Civilian army my foot!

If you've got nothing better to do, go till the land.

Why do you bothering people by doing useless stuff?

This one looks like a woman. Can you even properly lift a sword?

Lieutenant Choe.

Yes, yes general.

Take these bums to Colonel Dae at the river.

Huh?

- Right now! - Yes, sir.

Follow me.

(Yu Bang)

They look familiar.

Where did I see them?

I don't want to see your face either, so get out of here!

About your garrison commander, what kind of man is he?

He did not seem to be a great person.

Just as you saw it.

He was repeatedly failing civil service exams,

he came here due to his high ranking father.

He's not at all qualified as a military commander.

In comparison, Colonel Dae over there is a high general material.

Do you men know who our colonel is?

He's the son of the last Crown Prince of Balhae.

(Dae Dosu)

Is that true?

Do I look like a liar?

Then, he's Crown Prince Dae Gwangyun's son?

You're a man who knows something.

Granted Balhae has crumbled, why would a royal descendent be here?

And as a low ranking officer at that.

(Choe Jil) (Kim Hoon)

What can you do but drift when your country is gone?

Why do you look so sad anyway?

Are you from Balhae as well?

(Jurchen Village)

Is that true? Are you sure it's not a mistake?

I'm sure of it, Brother.

I had sent some men to Jungju out of concern for Master's safety,

they saw an army of 200,000 Khitans are heading south toward Oonjeon.

Anyoongjin is directly south of Oonjeon!

(Sa Gamun)

Oh no!

(Sa Illa)

This is no time be like this.

We must send reinforcements to Anyoongjin at once!

Brother?

We can't.

Master is in danger.

Even still, We can't!

He told us specifically not to send the troops no matter what happened to him.

But we can't just sit here and watch! Master could die!

There is another way.

We can give this information to the Goryeo army.

Yes! Got one!

Darn it...

K....K.....Khitans!!

Oh, what do you want?

It's the Khitans! Khitan!

I'm sick of fish, pal.

I've already had my life time's worth of fish here.

No! it's the Khitans! The Khitans are here!

Khitan army's here! It's the Khitan army!

Sir, Khitan!

What are you waiting for?

Khitans are attacking. Get into battle formation!

Battle formations! Battle formations!

Battle formations! Battle formations!

There's too many of them. Shouldn't we retreat to the fort.

We must buy time to fortify the wall first.

But the enemy's number...

We must hold them back as long as we can.

Alert the garrison commander.

Yes, sir!

Look over there, Commander!

Isn't that the civilian army from Seogyeong?

Your Highness!

Retreat! Retreat!

Shields!

Do not let them set foot on dry land!

Attack!

Get back behind the barricade!

Retreat!

What in the world is happening?

Wh...Wha..what is that?!

General, it's the Khitans!

What do the Khitans want here?

There're so many of them!

Who left the gate open?

- Close them at once! Now! - We can't!

Our men are still fighting out there!

I don't care! Just close the gate!

Commander!

You're going to get me killed!

Just close the gates. Now!

Sir, it's Colonel Dae!

What? Colonel Dae?

Stop!

Commander!

Colonel, what is happening?

What are you doing up here, sir? You must prepare for battle!

Sir, over there. Must be a messenger.

Garrison Commander of Anyoongjin!

We are the invincible army of Great Liao!

We know that you have less than one thousand soldiers in this fort.

As you can see, we're an army of 20,000.

If you surrender, your lives will be spared. So lay down your arms and,

open the gate!

Surrender, and you will live!

Open the gate.

Sir, what are you saying?

Are you deaf? Open the gate!

You would surrender?

You'd kneel to the enemy without even an attempt to swing your sword?

Be quiet!

Didn't you hear him? They're going to let us live.

If you want to die, die alone!

Commander!

I'm in command here. If you don't want a pitiful death, obey my order!

Open the gate at once!

Commander!

That bastard has gone mad!

How dare you!

Pay attention!

I am Queen Hunae, the dowager of the late King and sister to incumbent King!

Do not fear the enemy regardless of their size!

If you fight with your lives, we can win!

This bastard.. no.. this wench.. is totally insane!

Now you insult the royal house with this absurdity!

What is this? Have you gone mad as well?

There's no mistake, sir.

Colonel, don't you remember?

We were at Great Prince Gaeryeong's installment two years ago.

Forgive us, Your Highness. We failed to recognize you.

Kneel before the Queen!

Your Highness!

What the..! You've all gone mad!

Get up on your feet!

This is your last chance! Lay down your arms and open the gate!

Your lives will be spared if you surrender!

Do you wish to die now or will you die fighting for Goryeo?

The choice is yours.

I...I..I'll fight, Your Highness.

What are you waiting for? Get up and prepare for battle!

Prepare to defend the fort!

Prepare to defend the fort! Prepare to defend the fort!

I guess they don't want to live after all.

Very well. We will give them their wish.

This tiny fort is not what we're after.

We will demolish this place in an instant and proceed to Northern Protectorate,

the general headquarters of the Goryeo army.

Northern Protectorate does not have a slightest idea that we are here,

so do not let a single soul slip out of this fort.

Attack!

What did you say?

(Park Yangyu)

The Khitan army is headed for Anyoongjin?

Yes, Chief Commander. It was an army of at least 20,000.

You must send reinforcements at Anyoongjin at once, sir.

Queen Hunae is in Anyoongjin as well.

You must hurry, sir.

Further delay could cost the soldiers' and the Queen's life.

Did you say you were a merchant that trade with the Jurchens?

Yes.

Then it's certain you are a Khitan spy.

No, sir. I swear to you that I'm not!

Silence! Queen Hunae is in Hwangju.

How could the Queen be in Anyoongjin as well?

- It's ridiculous. - You must believe me, sir!

I am a member of her entourage.

You must believe me!

Do not lie!

You're trying to divert my men out of here.

But I will not be fooled, wench!

No, sir. It's the truth!

You must send reinforcements now!

Guards, we have a Khitan spy!

Get her out of here and kill her!

Yes, sir!

Take her!

Let go of me!

Chief Commander, Queen Hunae is in danger!

Chief Commander!

You must send help at once!

Stop!

Are you the girl that works for Foreman Kim in Hwangju?

My lord!

State your identity!

Sir, I am Vice Minister of the Office of Royal Decree Gang Gamchan.

(Gang Gamchan)

Don't you recognize me?

Yes, what brings you here?

Commander, are you alright?

Do not panic!

Stay in your positions!

There is no mistake.

You must deploy the troops, Chief Commander.

I cannot.

I will not deploy an army based on words of a woman whose identity I can't confirm.

I can vouch for this woman.

She serves under Queen Hunae.

The answer is no.

We have a report that the enemy is in Yunju.

We can't deploy the troops in opposite direction in such a huge risk.

I just came from Yunju, sir.

Khitans had deployed a lead element unit to Yunju to divert our attention.

I was puzzled about their purpose, but now I know.

Khitans are plotting to destroy Anyoongjin and strike the Northern Protectorate!

We cannot infer that.

Commander, I beg of you!

Queen Hunae and everyone in Anyoongjin will die while we're arguing about this!

Queen Hunae is not our primary concern!

This is not about Queen Hunae.

The outcome of this war is at stake!

Sir, can't you see that the fate of the nation is riding on this?

You must send reinforcements!

General.

What is the meaning of this? Put down that sword!

Sir, take my life if you don't believe me.

If you don't find Anyoongjin under enemy attack, I will offer my head to you again.

Chief Commander!

Do not fall back!

Cut the rope!

Reinforcements! Reinforcements are coming!

Reinforcements!

Reinforcements! We have reinforcements!

Reinforcements! We have reinforcements!

Relief force is here!

Goryeo soldiers in the fort, show your strength!

Your Highness!

Gam Chan!

Your Highness, thank goodness you're all right.

Did you bring the reinforcement troops? How did you know we were in trouble?

This girl informed us.

Your Highness, who is in command here?

Colonel Dae Dosu, sir.

We cannot find the Garrison Commander, so I am in charge.

Pleasure to make acquaintance. Now listen to me carefully.

I'm giving you command of my army, so go after the fleeing enemy and wipe them out completely.

This is a critical mission.

Victory in this battle will give us the chance to put an end to the war.

My Queen!

My Queen!

Your Highness, stop!

Who are you?

What did you say?

I've been watching you. Who are you?

What are you talking about?

Your spearsmanship... how are you related to General Gang Ho of Parhae?

Brother! I can't find the Queen!

Your Highness, stop!

My Queen!

Queen! My Queen!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Stop, Your Highness.

What is it?

We're too deep in the woods. We must go back.

No. The enemy leader was in my arm's reach.

I must get him.

There's no one behind us to back us up. It's too dangerous.

We don't need back-up. They're running from us.

Your Highness, be careful!

Your Highness, We must run!

Your Highness!

Where are you, my Queen!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Brother, who are these men?

Don't panic. It's Khitan criminal brigade.

Foreman Kim!

We got a live one!

Your Highness, run! Run!

Yes, it's him.

Run, Your Highness! Run!

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Please flee at once my Queen! Please flee at once!

There's something I want to verify.

Are you sure he said "My Queen?"

You surrender and find a way to survive.

- I can't become a burden to Goryeo. - My Queen!!

Soo!!

Sister!

So you're my cousins?

The King came to Sobyung!

Make the music louder! Booanggg!!!

Please let me meet the King!

Beat them to a pulp!!

Stop immediately!

Eun Ji!!

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