Gyebaek (계백)

Gye Baek

Episode 9

Your Majesty.

My brother and I will lead the army in this battle!

Neither of you have battle experience.

I've been ashamed to face the Generals as a Prince living a comfortable life within the Palace.

Don't you agree, Brother?

Yes... of course.

If both of us join the battle, the morale of the soldiers will be sky-high.

Fine. The two Princes will lead the army for Gajam Fortress.

What is your intention in taking Euija with you to Gajam?

Did losing Yeon Moonjin's daughter make you that angry?

- Yes, I'm furious. - So will you kill Euija?

Yes, Mother.

Yes, Kings and Princes die on the battlefield all the time.

- What is it? - Please hurry! Baekje is sending more troops to Gajam Fortress!

And the number?

10,000 men! And they've sent Prince Euija and Gyogi to lead them!

- Hurry! - Yes, General!

Did you just say Euija?! Did you just say Prince Euija?!!

Episode 9

Cause another commotion like that and you will never speak again.

It's already been 3 months. Why can't General Eun Sang conquer this fortress?

I know. It's so hot! Are we going to die here?

Fools, do you think conquering fortresses is a child's game?

Besides, Gajam is the type of stronghold that can use a 100 men to resist a thousand.

Using brute force will only result in a cracked skull.

- Like you, Baek Pa. - What did I do now?

Last year at Gajam Fortress, I killed over a hundred Silla soldiers by myself!

So what? You're just a prisoner of war now.

What about you? If you're so smart, why are you here?

You stupid man, a stupid General is more fearsome than ten thousand enemies.

If he had listened to me last year, we would be where the Silla soldiers are standing now.

Damnation. All he does is brag.

How can I believe what you say?

Why would a General meet a low-ranking officer like you?

I don't care what you believe.

But if he does what I say, conquering Gajam is a piece of cake!

Go and say that at the Baekje Encampment!

I want to, but there's no way about it.

Hey, can't you be a bit more gentle?

You! The Governor wants to see you!

- Leave us. - Yes, sir.

You summoned me, sir?

We're low on water. We need to dig some wells.

- I wonder if there are any more wells to dig. - Do everything you need to find water!

The prisoners of war hate me because I'm a traitor to my own kingdom.

They need to benefit somehow if you want them to listen to me.

What do you want?

Release their shackles.

They need to eat if you want them to use their strength.

Fine. They'll have their shackles removed while they dig.

They'll be fed too.

Thank you, Governor.

Hey, are you alright?

Bring some water.

Maybe he's dead.

Wake up and drink some water.

You bastard...!

You bastards!

Don't touch him! We live together and die together!

You little...!

Let him go!

We're not only all prisoners of war, but we're all from Baekje.

But you were being nice to him!

This fellow doesn't like attention, so just leave him alone!

Your eyes... They could certainly cut flesh.

Let's go outside. We have to dig wells.

Here.

- Dig. - Yes, sir. Hey, let's dig!

Eun Go Trade

You're really going to help Euija?

Please have faith in me.

Both of you are in the same situation.

But I believe that if one's bitterness is too great, it can overcome the person and become harmful.

I won't let that happen.

I trust you, but you must be very careful.

I've prepared 500 bags of grain and 100 bags of salt.

I've also included lots of herbs.

We leave tomorrow morning.

Hey, Young Myo!

Who are you?

Don't you remember me?

I'm Im Ja!

Oh my goodness!

How shameful! How dare you do this?

This is my favorite greeting! It's how the Arabs do it!

And you...?

It's me, Eun Go. It's been a long time, Uncle.

Eun Go? You mean that little girl?

Uncle, don't call her that. She's the mistress of this trade house!

You are...?

You... you're Cho Young!

- You recognize me? - Of course!

You're just as ugly now as you were then!

This agallochum is from India.

It has the amazing ability to ease pain.

There are lots of amazing herbs here.

But this one is the best.

What is it?

- It's a poison made by the Persians. - Poison?

It's a poison that is used to save lives.

Such a thing exists?

I saw an amazing sight in Persia.

If you put this on skin, you cannot feel anything, like it's become wood.

They used it on someone, and then used thread to sew up his skin!

How can one sew up skin? Skin isn't like cloth!

I saw it with my own eyes!

I have the thread too! Shall I use the poison and sew up your lips?

You little...!

And this is wasp toxin.

If you apply this on a wound, it gets rid of pus and makes new skin grow!

This one is from Arabia.

It's good for sterilizing wounds.

If all of these work as he says, they will be a great help in battles!

I'm speaking the truth!

Bring all the wounded to me! I'll fix everyone up!

- Can you get more of this? - Of course! Remember who I am?

From Persia to Arabia, from Arabia to Tang China,

and Tang China to Baekma River!

I've already established my supply route!

The ship will arrive in three months.

Queen Sataek will be happy to hear this.

Yes...

If what you say is true, these are amazing items.

So you intend to take men, supplies and these medicines to Gajam Fortress?

Yes, I can be of help to Prince Gyogi and keep an eye on Prince Euija at the same time.

If things go well and we conquer Gajam Fortress,

I am certain Your Majesty will make me the trade representative of Baekje.

Do you know who Xiao He is?

He was the legendary Chancellor who helped Emperor Gaozu form the Han Dynasty.

While Han Xin came up with war strategies, Xiao He faithfully supplied food and soldiers.

I learnt that that was how Liu Bang unified territories to found the Han Dynasty.

That is outstanding.

If you had been born with noble blood, you would have been a statesman like Xiao He.

You honor me, your Majesty.

Eun Go.

Your Majesty?

I wish to reward you.

My business is prosperous and I am content to be merely at your side.

This is something that you do not have.

What if you become the adopted daughter of my father?

That would make you my sister.

And you could work for our government.

You honor me with that offer, but it is too much for me.

I don't offer this merely as a reward.

I'm very lonely.

I want you to be at my side forever.

Your Majesty...

You don't have to respond now. Think about it carefully first and then tell me.

That is amazing!

I knew she favored you, but I didn't know it was that much!

This is wonderful!

- You're getting closer to her. - This is all because of you, Grandmother.

No, but my instinct did not let me down.

At the slave market, your mother looked pitiful and scared.

But she had a large star in her arms.

She's young and beautiful. And the child is free! We'll start at 80 yang!

- 80 yang! - 90 yang!

The one we've been waiting for...

We? Who do you mean?

You'll find out soon enough.

Everyone is waiting.

We sent the medicines, grains and wine ahead.

The warriors in charge of protecting His Highness will be waiting for us near Gajam Fortress.

I've just travelled more than 10,000 li! How can you make me work?

You've been having fun for several years. Now it's time for you to work.

Besides, I paid for all your travels. If you want to rest, cough up all my money.

That's despicable!

Why won't that damned money come up?

You are needed at Gajam Fortress more than the finest warrior in the world.

We may have the finest medicinal herbs, but if we don't know how to use it,

countless lives will be lost.

- You mean the fate of Gajam Fortress rests with me? - That's right.

Why didn't you say so?

Let's get going!

- You've been working hard. - Thank you for coming.

I, Eun Sang, greet your Highnesses.

General, do not worry. Gyogi and I will conquer Gajam Fortress for Baekje.

Right, Gyogi?

We've attacked ten times, including night raids.

But the fortress' defenses are strong and they have sufficient food and water.

- Our losses? - 1,000 dead and 2,000 wounded.

The morale of the soldiers are in the pits.

My brother and I will bring back the head of the governor of Gajam Fortress and increase the men's morale.

Why the hurry? We just arrived.

Let's unpack our things and have a rest first.

Didn't you hear that the men's morale is in the pits?

As Royal Princes, we are responsible of doing something.

- You should have just stayed back. - Alright!

I'll go!

Your Highness, are you sure about this?

I too was trained in the martial arts of the Royal House!

- I'm not that easy to kill. - That's because your guards let you win!

If you find yourself in danger, just run!

Are you looking down on me too?

Hear me, Al Chun, Governor of Gajam Fortress!

I am Prince Gyogi of Baekje!

Won't you fight one on one with me?

He must be the second son.