Gyebaek (계백)

Revenge?

If your servant were to be brokenhearted because of that matter, and turn into a useless person,

all I will be left with, will be a layer of skin.

To overcome that, I must become indispensable to this country.

A really strong person, and a real man.

And make you regret thereafter.

Your Majesty, and Her Majesty.

That is how your servant dreamt revenge will be.

And also, that revenge, gives rise to a path that leads me to Baekje and the people of Baekje.

So, have you realized your dream yet?

Not yet.

To recover all the surrounding territory of Danghang City. Only then can I be called a hero of Baekje.

Are you intending to attack Danghang City?

We have to attack.

= Episode 25 =-

Are you hurt anywhere?

How could I not sustain any injury?

I've been stabbed, cut and pounded.

There's not a place that's intact.

But when I was attacking the city with General Gye Baek,

the pain would disappear.

The General, he's not injured, is he?

No, not even once. Don't worry.

And if anyone should be brave enough to even touch him, I'd kill them.

How could he have sustained any injuries?

That's a relief.

So when will you be returning to the palace?

We have to attack quickly. Why are we delaying it.

His Majesty won't delay it much longer.

Enter!

What's this?

Clothes. It's also cold in Sabi City, let alone here.

I made it with my own hands.

Did you really make this for me?

Yes.

Furthermore, you made two sets?

No, one is for...

That's what I suspected.

Why don't you give it to him personally?

Cho Yeong.

We'll be setting out tomorrow.

You are here.

I came to give Cho Yeong something.

Then I'll...

Why are you like this? Giving me something is just an excuse.

Don't be disrespectful.

Don't you know that I've always been an ill mannered person?

Then, I will just take my leave.

Keep safe.

Your Highness.

Are you happy?

I'm still alive.

How can you say such words?

You must be happy.

If you should still feel a little apologetic towards me,

discard every bit of it.

In these 7 years

I've thrown myself at the mountains and erased everything. That's how I've lived.

Now,

I've forgotten everything.

What's left now,

is the smell of blood from the war, and ensuring Baekje's wealth and military strength.

And my zeal.

Is that so?

Yes.

Then, so be it.

I belong to His Majesty.

You're His Majesty's servant and also his brother, General.

As a General, how can there be any personal feelings between us anymore?

You are so wise, General.

You should in future, strive your best to be a loyal servant to His Majesty.

I want to forget everything.

Now, I've forgotten everything.

What's left now,

is the smell of blood from the war, and ensuring Baekje's wealth and military strength.

And my zeal.

When I think of you, it feels like a huge rock is pressing down on my chest.

The weather has turned cold. If these clothes can protect you from the wind,

will this ease my heart a little?

I hope that you'll be safe in the war.

This is my wish for you. Eun Go.

Have you seen Gye Baek?

Yes, by chance.

You must have felt very emotional?

I did feel emotional,

but the feeling was just towards a General, who has matured and become more capable.

It's no longer as simple as him being a capable General.

In my opinion, he has become the monarch of Baekje.

How is that possible? The General is not that kind of a person.

I'm not saying Gye Baek behaves like a monarch,

but that all the soldiers treat him as if he's the monarch.

Your Majesty, how can you say that!

Baekje's generals and soldiers only look to you as their monarch.

Yes, and does my wife also look upon me as her monarch?

Your Majesty, I am your woman.

Please don't bring up the past to doubt my sincerity.

Listen carefully Gye Baek.

Yes, Your Majesty.

This is my expedition.

Gye Baek will be the Sidoek and lead the attack on the city.

Your servant, Gye Baek, accepts the order.

His Majesty's order, let's set off.

Yes!

what map is this?

We obtained this map from Deok Sol's messenger.

Because of Gye Baek, Silla has lost it's southwest border.

If Gye Baek were to attack this city,

then Silla's northwest border will fall too.

It will cut off the only access to Tang.

Then Silla will be completely isolated.

That's right.

But it's not possible for Gye Baek to take over Danghang City that soon.

Silla will increase its resistance, if it's an important place.

It's not because of Silla's resistance,

but because His Majesty's resistance will make things difficult.

He has taken Gye Baek's lover, and even that was done on the sly.

He did it using deception.

You!

Will such a person allow Gye Baek to attack and capture his 40th city, Danghang?

If that should happen, then he'll be more venerated than His Majesty.

Will he allow this to go on?

This is a matter of national interest. Will His Majesty behave in that manner?

If I can become weak over the issue of a woman,

then how much weaker will a person be over the issue of a man?

His Excellency Jang Son, the envoy from the Tang court, has arrived.

Let's go together.

You should go by yourself. I don't want to see that old man.

Welcome Your Excellency Jang Son. You must be very tired from your journey.

Seong Chung and Heung Su, both are likened to the arms of Baekje's new king.

It's really nice to meet you.

His Majesty has just returned from the border, therefore I have to do the honours of welcoming you.

Please take a rest first at your embassy, His Majesty will grant you an audience later.

Apart from me, there's another important guest here.

Who is it?

Chun Chu Gong.

Chun Chu Gong has been awarded the title of Gwang Rok Sa Gyeong by His Majesty, the Tang Emperor.

-= Gwang Rok Sa Gyeong: 3rd highest rank among officials. =- Chun Chu Gong has been awarded the title of Gwang Rok Sa Gyeong by His Majesty, the Tang Emperor.

-= Gwang Rok Sa Gyeong: 3rd highest rank among officials. =- It's not an award from Silla.

-= Gwang Rok Sa Gyeong: 3rd highest rank among officials. =-

-= Gwang Rok Sa Gyeong: 3rd highest rank among officials. =- It's an award from the Tang that carries the status of an envoy.

It's been a while since we met, Seong Chung.

When you came to Silla you were a deok sol, but now you've been promoted to a jwapyeong.

It's such an impressive rise.

I'm so flattered,

but this is nothing compared to a title awarded by the Tang court.

Did you say Gim Chun Chu is here?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Since he came with the status of a Tang envoy, we can't drive him away.

What should come has finally arrived.

Gim Chun Chu has come here to seek his own death.

Silla seems to be anxious.

But now, shall we kill the small fry or the big fish?

General, all our preparations are ready for launching the attack.

Because of our early arrival by a day, the enemy has started to panic.

Give us your order, General.

The leaves and grass in and around the city is dry.

At this time, the north-easterly wind will be blowing.

Use fire to attack.

Yes, General.

Why are you suddenly talking about fish? What are you saying?

No, who is the big fish, and who is the small fry.

Who should we kill first?

Let him wait at the embassy.

Someone, come in.

Are you looking for me, Your Majesty?

Get ready to go out covertly.

Where are you going?

I want to go to the area outside the South Gate.

Yes.

What's the matter?

Is the Magistrate in?

Exactly who are you?

Villain! It's His Majesty the King.

Quickly, go and inform them!

From the taxes paid by the nobility, the taxes collected from the commoners seems to have reduced drastically.

It's due to Your Majesty's management.

What is the situation in the prison?

There are 3 criminals, the guilt of 2 has been established.

The other one, we have yet to establish whether he's guilty or not, for a decision to be made.

We can't find an innocent person guilty.

Bring him here, and bring the records as well.

We still can't meet him yet?

Even with the late King, such a situation never arose!

We are envoys from the great Tang!

Please try to understand.

His Majesty's concern for his people, and his need to keep an eye on their well being, takes priority over everything.

Shouldn't such matters be left to the government officials?

His Majesty cannot trust the words of the officials.

Officials will not reveal their own wrongdoings.

Don't you agree, Chun Chu Gong?

You are right.

His Majesty will be returning to the palace very soon, please go back and wait.

We will notify you.

Ui Ja seems to be doing much better than I expected,

if I'm not wrong.

It seems to me also.

But no matter how good is he in administering to the needs of the people,

if he can't manage Baekje's hero, Gye Baek,

he cannot become the true monarch.

For the sake of Silla, I will definitely ensure Gye Baek perishes at the hands of Ui Ja.