Korea-Khitan War (고려거란전쟁)

(This drama is based on historical events,)

(but some details may be different from historical facts.)

(Production guidelines were strictly followed when filming with animals.)

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

As of this moment, this stays between us.

It must not get out under any circumstances.

- Yes, Field Legislator! - Yes, Field Legislator!

His Majesty will arrive in Seogyeong in two days.

That night, we will take down the soldiers in Gaegyeong...

and get rid of the traitors.

Then we will rescue His Majesty.

- Yes! - Yes!

The traitors are watching the troops in the Northwest as well.

If we do anything suspicious,

they will surround His Majesty right away and take him hostage.

We must make sure they do not find out about this.

Move as discreetly as possible.

- Yes! - Yes!

Very well. Then...

I want each of you...

to pick 100 soldiers. Choose the ones you trust the most.

- Yes, Field Legislator! - Yes, Field Legislator!

And...

I have one more favor to ask of you.

What is it, Your Majesty?

In Seogyeong,

you will have to take care of the traitors.

There is no way we can get rid of them in Gaegyeong.

We must lure the coup leaders...

out of Gaegyeong, no matter what.

That is why I chose Seogyeong.

Yes, Your Majesty made the right decision.

Then send them to Seogyeong.

Tell them that Khitan is about to invade us...

and order them to head to Seogyeong with their troops.

They will refuse to leave Gaegyeong even if I tell them so.

I must go with them...

to make them leave Gaegyeong.

Then...

I will bring along the coup leaders. All of them.

Then you should take care of them...

with the help of the Field Legislator.

Yes, Your Majesty.

General Choi.

Lads, lead the way.

- Go! - Walk.

Go!

What is it, Your Majesty?

Then who will protect Gaegyeong?

You need not be concerned.

We left plenty of soldiers behind.

Can we trust them?

What do you mean?

I was just afraid that they might try to seize power...

with support from the Empress and the chancellors.

Forget what I said if you are certain they can be trusted.

Return to Gaegyeong at once...

and fetch every single general who took part in the coup.

The Director of Defense too.

- What is going on? - Just go and fetch them!

We do not know what could happen if we left them alone in Gaegyeong.

Bring General Kim Hoon here too.

Yes, General Choi.

Go! Giddyap!

Go!

My lady, please stay here alone for a short while.

I must go to Seogyeong.

I ought to be there to punish the traitors with my own hands.

Yes, you should be there.

But do not go alone.

It would be better to take some soldiers with you, would it not?

- Soldiers? - Just in case.

Yes, well understood.

I will be off, then.

Yes, be careful.

Giddyap!

Go!

I do not know if I can see you again.

Tomorrow,

I will leave for the Yalu River with the traitors.

I am telling myself I ought to punish the traitors no matter what,

but I am not sure if my plan will succeed.

I confess to you at last.

It has been a long time since my feelings for you started to grow,

but I could not bring myself to abandon the Empress.

There you are!

The Empress has been my shelter since I was little.

I grew up without both of my parents,

and she was the reason I could hold out in the palace.

Even now,

I do not have the courage to leave her.

From now on, I will be sure to find a place for you.

I will expand my heart to create a special place for you in my heart.

- So... - Your Majesty.

do not leave me again.

Always stay by my side from now on.

My lord!

You cannot leave.

What do you mean?

We have been ordered to make sure...

all of you stay in the palace until General Choi returns.

Step aside at once!

We apologize.

We are simply following orders.

His Majesty will stay here once he arrives.

Emperors always spent the days here when visiting Seogyeong.

The traitors will also guide His Majesty to this place.

That man Choi Jil will certainly have the soldiers...

from Gaegyeong stand guard.

His most trusted men will be stationed here.

Then subduing them will not be easy.

It will take some time.

However, subduing them will not be a problem.

Our men are elite soldiers of the northwest.

They will surely rescue His Majesty.

General Choi.

We have a long way to go.

Let us proceed.

We will stay the night here.

His Majesty is still the emperor. He must be kept from the evening dew.

And his people are watching him.

Why did you send General Park to Gaegyeong?

I told him to bring all the generals in Gaegyeong to join us.

Now that we are outside of Gaegyeong, we should be careful.

If anyone attacks us,

it is best to have as many generals as possible.

What did His Majesty say to you?

What is it that is making you this anxious?

It is none of your business.

His Majesty has fooled you, has he not?

What was that?

The Emperor must be up to something.

Judging by gathering all men related to the revolt in one place.

What do you mean by that?

- Then... - Yes.

He is trying to kill us altogether.

It will most likely take place in Seogyeong.

- "Seogyeong." - That is correct.

After all, the Legislator is there.

His Majesty must have ordered him to assassinate all of us.

What should we do?

We cannot return to Gaegyeong.

The Legislator simply needs to be gotten rid of.

But how?

His Majesty is to issue a royal message.

A royal message...

ordering him to take all soldiers to Tongju Fortress.

As for us, we will spend a night in Seogyeong,

then head to Kwiju while avoiding Tongju...

the next day.

I will have His Majesty issue that royal message.

He will not obediently write one.

The army in Seogyeong is his only hope.

He will not comply, will he?

I will make him comply.

How will you do that?

There are no subjects...

to draw your sword at and take hostage.

I will write the royal message.

Get me the imperial seal.

Hand it over.

No. I will not!

Do it now!

General!

That little...

Stop right there!

- Hurry! - Run faster!

Catch him at once!

Wait. Are you not Eunuch Yang? What are you doing here?

Catch him!

No! Let go of me!

Stop at once!

No! I will not hand it over!

What is this for?

We have orders from General Choi.

He wants the imperial seal.

What?

You traitors!

The deity will punish you all!

Let us return!

My apologies, Your Majesty.

My sincerest apologies.

Once this royal message arrives, all soldiers in Seogyeong...

will head to Tongju Fortress.

What will happen to the Emperor?

Will you truly hand him over to the Khitans?

Yes.

I will have His Majesty experience the fiery pit.

What is it?

Father. This is not right.

- "Not right?" - Just kill him this instant.

The subjects will settle the matter one way or another,

find a Dragon's descendant, and make him...

the Emperor even if he is old.

What are you implying right now?

If the Emperor is held hostage in Khitan,

Goryeo will become the subject country of Khitan.

In other words, Goryeo will disappear.