Post by bakmens on Feb 20, 2008 22:50:28 GMT -5
Had to break up that post due to its length.
Here's #21-#32.
And again, much thanks to mtlandis for posting these (and all the others) at koreandramas.net!
21.
Abbreviations:
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NS is meeting with GS. GS insists that Goguryeo must attack Tang. Anyone who opposes must die. He tells NS & DJY they must be on his side. Later, outside, NS threatens DJY.
In Yingzhou XR tells Khan to build up his army. The warriors protest but XR claims that the real war is just beginning. He also says that if LK & CL are sucessful then Khitan will attack Goguryeo.
At Pyongyang Fort, Cl & LK mingle. GS comes by with his contingent. LK & CL recognize DJY. Later they meet up with a local blacksmith who is also a Tang spy - Xue Jitou (XJ). At first XJ is dismissive of them but when CL & LK threaten to kill him he cooperates. They discuss getting rid of DJY and CL volunteers to distract him.
Shin Hong & NS discuss DJY. Shin Hong remembers his master dying at the hands of Jungsang. HS arrives to tell NS that a letter has arrived from MC.
The King of Goguryeo meets with his court. MC has requested permission to reorganize his troops and build up the navy - a defensive posture. GS is opposed. The King suggests that it is the wrong time to attack Tang. GS tells all of them that if they don't wipe out Tang, Tang will continue to attack until they (Tang) destroy Goguryeo. Ge tells MC's representative to tell MC to build up his army and prepare to invade Tang. He also tells the Lords they must cooperate or die.
LK, CL, XJ and a helper (Mogae) start to plan their strategy. They decide to break into GS's estate and attack him there.
GS & DJY talk. DJY is worried about GS' health. GS insists he is fine and tells DJY that MC cannot know of his health problems. GS also hopes that MC will cooperate.
MC receives GS' orders but decides to go with his original defensive plan.
XJ pays off a servant on GS' estate and gets the layout. The group plans their strategy.
DJY finds dead guards. He sends a message to Gul to stay put but the messanger is intercepted and Gul is told by Mogae to chase after anyone he sees. Both DJY & Gul are lured away. Lk sneaks in and starts killing soldiers. DJY manages to corner CL, eventually DJY is in a position to remove CL's mask. As he is getting ready to he is struck in the shoulder by a knife and CL gets away.
LK manages to come face to face with GS. GS asks who sent him and believes it was MC. GS draws his sword and tells LK that he (GS) cannot die until Tang is destroyed. GS collapses and LK escapes with HS chasing after him. NS arrives and is horrified at GS' condition.
HS corners LK and they fight. Eventually LK escapes and makes it back to the blacksmith's shop. SB witnesses this.
NS has Shin Hong examine GS. The news is not good. NS has DJY and Gul arrested.
SB tells the Lords about the assasins. The Lords worry they will be blamed. KW goes to meet with the assassins. Lk tells KW that he purposely left GS alive.
XR gets words that GS is dying and remembers the arrow he shot.
In the Tang court, the Emperor is upset that XR is missing. The Empress tries to defend XR but the Emperor tells the court to put up posters and find XR.
KW meets with GS. He tells GS that he suspects MC and tells GS that MC has defied GS' orders. Later GS calls DJY. He asks DJY if DJY is working with MC. DJY tells him that he (DJY) acted alone.
22.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
DJY tells GS that he (DJY) tried to have GS killed. He tells GS that he (GS) must not suspect MC because that will cause the downfall of Goguryeo. DJY suggests that GS look for the truth. GS tells him that until the truth is found - both MC & DJY are suspects.
CL is in the blacksmith shop remembering her recent encounters with DJY. LK joins her andtalks about the downfall of Goguryeo.
DJY & Gul are locked in a barn. DJY looks at the knife that was thrown at him by an assassin. He suspects that the assassin he was chasing was CL.
GS is in pain. He decides that DJY is not against him but MC probably is.
NS is drinking with SH. Sh advises him to plan for GS' death.
DJY & Gul are released. DJY meets with GS. GS is still concerned that MC defied him. DJY volunteers to go to Ansi Castle and persuade MC. Before he leaves, DJY meets with Gul and tells him to quietly find out where the assassins knife was made.
The Lords are concerned that DJY went to Ansi Castle. KW is upset that DJY always gets in the way of their plans.
DJY arrives at Ansi Castle. After a warm welcome he informs MC that GS suspects MC in the assassination plot.
NS tells GS that it was a mistake to send DJY to Ansi Castle. GS tells NS that if DJY does not come back then they will know which side he is on. GS tells NS to hurry his preparations for war.
MC, Jungsang & DJY share a drink. DJY tells them that GS is ill. MC gives DJY a letter for GS and implies that he will not go to war. MC tells DJY that GS' problem is loneliness and asks DJY to take care of GS.
In Yingzhou XR is upset that the Tang King has ordered his capture and that the bounty is not high enough.
The Empress Wu is informed that the Emperor is bedridden again. LJ arrives with another general and asks where XR is. When the Empress denies any knowledge they subtly threaten her. In return she implies that she may be in charge someday so they should be careful.
DJY delivers MC's letter to GS. GS believes that MC & DJY are enemies and orders DJY thrown out of the estate. NS and HS block DJY from returning. Meanwhile GS, fearing the contents of the letter, burns it unread.
DJY, Gul, GM & JS meet. They are concerned because GS is moving to remove MC. DJY mentions his suspicions that the assassins were Tang spies.
GS meets with the King and the Court. He suggests removing MC. Everyone is afraid to disagree with him. The Court asks the King to send a royal summons to MC. Afterwards the Lords gloat that their plans are coming together. Later, DJY, disguised as a soldier is sneaked into the King's chambers by GM. SY is also in attendance. The King is concerned about the whole MC thing. DJY tells them that GS is very ill. The King moans that no one can stop what is about to happen. Afterwards, Gul tells DJY about the blacksmith shop. Meanwhile, SB is telling the blacksmith that they are being watched and they need to clear out.
SH tells NS about the blacksmith shop and the Tang spies. NS decides to raid that night.
Gul & DJY arrive at the blacksmith shop to find it empty. As they are preparing to leave NS & HS show up. NS thinks Gul & DJY are the assassins and a sword fight breaks out. Gul holds them off so DJY can escape. As DJY runs thru the woods he is being watched by CL. At one point she drops her knife which DJY later finds.
Gul is captured and tortured by HS. HS wants him to admit that he (Gul) is part of a plot by Ansi Castle. Meanwhile, NS is reporting to GS that DJY is responsible for the assassination attempt.
MC receives the royal summons and prepares to go to Pyongyang. All of his warriors want to go with him. As he nears the city, word gets to GS that MC is on the way with thousands of men. GS is sure that MC is planning to attack the city.
23.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
At the Khitan Camp, XR finds out that MC is marching on Pyongyang. He is overjoyed that MC & GS are at odds. He is still upset over the "puny" reward offered for him.
At Anhak Palace the King is told that MC is marching on Pyongyang. the Lords do their best to convince him that MC is rebelling.
MC decides to go into Pyongyang alone and sends Go as his messenger. When Go gets to the gates, GS shoots some of his soldiers. When Go returns to camp MC is very upset. Mwanwhile GS is determined to attack MC the next day. Hiw warriors advise him to wait.
Later, NS tells HS he might know where DJY is and to prepare the soldiers. Meanwhile, GM and JS escort SY to Taehak where DJY is hiding. She has a secret letter from the King for MC. The King has ordered that DJY carry the letter. NS arrives at taehak and starts a search. SY & DJY hide - little bit of chemistry there. GM disguises himself and distracts NS & his men.
The Tang spies meet up with KW. KW tells them to leave. LK tells him that they can't leave till GS is dead. KW decides they are trouble and has them locked up.
XR is impatient for news. LJ arrives and places XR under arrest.
Empress Wu tries her best to talk the Emperor into letting XR go. The Emperor remains firm.
DJY delivers the King's letter to MC. MC tells his troops to go home.
HS tells GS that it looks like MC is preparing to attack. Despite being very ill, GS decides to lead the attack against MC. On the way, DJY stops GS' procession. DJY tells GS that he (DJY) must tell GS the truth that everyone else is afraid to. GS can't believe that he (GS) might be responsible for the fall of Goguryeo. GS passes out and is taken to his chambers. DJY is locked up with Gul again.
SH examines GS. He tells NS that they must keep GS' death a scret until NS is ready to take over.
MC & Jungsang decide to go see GS alone. MC must sneak out of his camp, fearing that Go will cause a ruckus.
NS goes into the barn to kill DJY when MC arrives. NS tries to stop MC from seeing GS but MC slaps him and calls him a disrepectful little punk. Despite being ordered by NS to stop MC, the soldiers drop their weapons and let him pass.
GS has a nightmare about the dead Tang King. When he awakens he sees MC sitting in his bedchamber and at first confuses him with the dead Tang King. GS raises his sword to MC.
24.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
GS & MC are in GS' bedroom. GS raises his sword to MC. The two wind up talking about old times and make up.
The next day, DJY & Gul are released. GS is at the gate of his estate, seeing MC off. NS apologizes to MC for his behavior the night before. GS can't get on his horse so DJY gets down on all fours and lets GS climb up on his back. GS escorts MC to the city gate in a show of unity.
The Lords are very upset that GS and MC made up. SB reports that GS is up to something as he just summoned his second son, Namgeon (NG).
NG, NS & all the warriors are around GS' bedside. GS tells them he is dying and they must wait 3 years before holding a funeral. He tells NS to destroy Tang and tells NG to support NS. Afterwards, Ns meets with his brother and the warriors. NG advocates negotiation with Tang. NG also wants to tell the Lords about GS. NS insists that cannot happen.
DJY takes care of GS. They share a tender moment while they remember all the times they have shared. NS overhears and is jealous. GS dies and everyone rushes in. the year is 666 AD.
In Chang'an, XR and HP are beaten. Meanwhile. Empress Wu, upon hearing that XR kept silent about her involvement, is determined to get the Emperor to spare his life. Eventually the Emperor agrees to let him live. Later Hp asks XR why he doesn't tell LJ all about the Khitan and the Empress. XR tells him he cann't betray them.
NS is drinking. He remembers the conversation he overheard between his father and DJY. DJY arrives and NS gives him a drink. he asks DJY to be the mediator between him and Liaodong. DJY leaves and SH arrives. SH advises that NS keep DJY close until he has secured his power base.
DJY and Gul discuss the Tang spies. DJY suspects that SB 7 KW are hiding them.
The locked up Tang spies manage to break the locks. Lk goes to KW's bedchamber. LK & KW decide they both want the same thing and that they should work together.
The Lords arrive at the Palace and are stopped by DJY. DJY tells them the King has ordered that no one enters. meanwhile, the King and the warriors discuss GS' death. The warriors ask the King to keep it a secret.
The Lords meet. They decide that GS must be dead and decide to stop NS from taking control.
NG tells NS that he will return to the Temple. he advises NS to negotiate with Tang. As he leaves the estate, NG tells DJY that he (NG) has faith in DJY. After leaving the estate, NG is approached by KW and taken back to KW's estate.
Once at KW's estate, KW tells NG that the Lords know GS is dead and that they think NG should be the next Supreme Commander. NG says No but when he tries to leave, SB blocks his path. Meanwhile, outside, HS & Gul meet up. HS tells Gul that NG is inside. Gul runs off to tell DJY.
When Gul meets with DJY and tells him about NG, DJY fears that NS will try to have NG killed. DJY meets with NS and NS tells him that NG would never betray him.
Meanwhile, HS arrives at KW's estate to collect NG. SB brushes him off and says that Ng is meeting with the Lords for the next few days. Inside, NG is meeting with his old master, Shin Sung (SS). SS tells NG that he should become the next Supreme Commander.
HS reports the situation back to NS. NS is upset and wants to attack KW. DJY offers to go get NG and tells him that brothers should not draw swords against one another.
25.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
DJY & NS stare one another down. Eventually NS agrees to allow DJY to go fetch NG. DJY goes to KW's estate with troops. KW allows them in and lets DJY meet with NG. The warriors are suspicious.
DJY meets with KW, SS and NG. KW advises that NG stay put - he fears that NS will kill NG. DJY & KW bicker. SS suggests that the brothers meet at a temple outside of the city.
Meanwhile. Gul sees one of the Tang spies (blacksmith).
DJY goes back to NS with the offer of the meeting at the Temple. NS is now very suspicious. After this meeting, DJY and Gul meet. Gul tells him about the blacksmith. DJY suspects that KW will try to have NS killed at the temple.
The Tang spies discuss NG's presence on the estate when KW arrives. KW tells them to prepare to draw their swords. Meanwhile, NG is having second thoughts about becoming Supreme Commander. SS assures him that it is what is best for the people. Later, SS & KW plot and plan.
The next day, the Lords present NG to the King. When NS finds out, he tells DJY to arrange the meeting at the Temple.
In Chang'an Empress Wu visit XR. She tells him that his life has been spared but his title has been taken from him. Later, XR & HP are peasants hiding in a hovel. XR is worried that people are still after them and he tries to plan his escape. LJ & Su Dingfang show up and take him to a private room. They tell him that he can have his title reinstated if XR will say that the Empress was behind his escape and the Khitans were responsible for the recent defeat. XR tells them they are way off and they throw him out.
At Ansi Fort, MC is told that GS has died. He is also apprised of the NS - NG situation. MC worries.
Gul & DJY tell GM and JS about the assassins. DJY tells them they cannot tell NS because it cause permanent damage to the brothers' relationship. DJY tells them to be prepared.
SH advises NS not to go to the Temple. NS chases him out and DJY comes in. NS asks DJY if going to the temple is dangerous. DJY tells NS that NS knows NG better than anyone. NS tells DJY that he (NS) will try to reason with NG but if NG won't come over to his side then he (NS) will have to kill NG>
SB tells the Tang spies to prepare themselves. They will be killing NS.
SY is at the Temple and runs into GM. She is there on a 100 day prayer ritual. GM advises her to go back to the palace.
NS arrives at the Temple and monks force him to dismount and walk. Meanwhile SB is telling NG that NS sent assassins to kill NG. SB hides NG away.
As NS enters the Temple grounds, a funural procession approaches. The funeral procession is a ruse covering the Tang spies. The spies attack. GM and his men show up and the spies that are left run off. Eventually, DJY 7 GM have LK cornered but one of his buds comes to the rescue and LK gets away. Meanwhile HS and Gul manage to corner CL & the blacksmith. Gul winds up injuring CL who then falls down a gorge.
Later, NS asks about NG's whereabouts. He is told that NG is in hiding. NS chastizes DJY for not telling him about the assassins. Afterwards, Gul tells DJY about CL. Gul warns DJY that CL will be a stumbling block to him sooner or later. DJY goes back to the Temple to look for CL.
LK & the blacksmith fight over the missing CL.
At the temple, DJY runs into SY. DJY & SY talk as CL hides behind an alter.
26.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
DJY is at the Temple, chatting with SY. CL hides behind the alter. Gul arrives and tells him that the captured spies have started talking. SY goes back to praying and notices Cl.
NS hesitates to arrest KW & NG. He decides instead to make them submit to him. He sends his men to different estates to get the Lords. NS goes to KW's estate. NS asks for NG's whereabouts. When the other Lords arrive they all claim that NG has deceived them. NS tells them he will spare them because of GS' last words about unity.
GM, Gul & DJY are upset. They are suspicious of the Lords.
NS meets with the Lords. KW kisses up. All the Lords pledge their loyalty to NS. Later KW & SS plot and plan.
At the Temple, SY and her maid care for CL. When Cl awakes, she remembers overhearing SY & DJY's conversation.
LK & the blacksmith argue again over the missing CL. SB arrives and meets with NG. SB tells NG that NS put all the civil officials under arrest. He tells NG that he must stop NS' greed. NG decides to become the Supreme Commander.
At Ansi Castle, MC is updated. He thinks that NS made a hige mistake with the Lords. Later, MC sends Jungsang to Pyongyang with a letter for NS. He tells Jungsang that KW is to blame - he is manipulating everyone.
XR shows up at the Khitan Camp looking like a beggar. He meets with Khan. He tells Khan that Khitan is his family and he could not betray his family. Khan asks XR to lead Khitan in a war against Goguryeo.
LK decides to go to Pyongyang to look for CL.
KW learns that Jungsang has come to see NS. KW thinks this is perfect because NS will hate MC's interference.
Jungsang gives NS MC's letter and encourages him to reconsile with NG. Jungsang tells NS that if he does not reconcile, MC will come to Pyongyang and handle it. NS is pissed. Later Jungsang meets with DJY and tells him Kw is the problem. Gul joins them and tells them that KW has just arrived.
KW meets with NS and tells him that MC is trying to take control and NS must stop him. SS advises NS to go to Liaodong on an inspection tour. SH opposes this. SH bickers with SS and KW. Afterwards, KW runs into DJY outside. DJY tells KW that he (DJY) does not trust him (KW). DJY also warns KW not to cause mischief.
That night SS & SH meet. They are brothers and challenge the other to make their man the Supreme Commander.
At Ansi Castle, MC learns that NS is coming for an inspection tour. Many of the warriors are offended by NS' attitude. MC urges them to calm down. There can be no division.
NS meets with his warriors. SH once again advises him not to go. NS decides to take GM with him but leave DJY behind. Afterwards, he sends DJY to the Temple to fetch SY.
AT the Temple, CL & SY are in their room. The conversation turns to DJY. CL advices SY to get close to him because she (SY) loves him. SY is flustered and changes the subject. DJY arrives and SY meets him outside. SY gets a little pissy that NS is summoning her. She tells DJY that she will not go and that DJY is much too important to be running errands. As SY walks away, DJY catches a glimpse of CL.
DJY goes back and reports to NS that SY is in the middle of a 100 day prayer and will not come.
The next day, NS leaves for his inspection, LK sneaks into Pyongyang and NG goes ballistic when he finds LK missing. SB takes NG to Pyongyang in NS' absence.
CL decides to leave the Temple. She says good bye to SY and goes down the steps. At the bottom of the steps, DJY is waiting for her. CL passes out and DJY rushes to her. SY sees DJY cradling the unconscious CL in his arms.
27.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
CL collapses into DJY's arms at the temple. SY sees and feels betrayed. SJY carries CL to her room and asks SY to care for her. Later when CL regains consciousness, SY starts to question her about DJY. DJY shows up and SY leaves. CL tells DJY to either kill her or arrest her. DJY tells her that she is a Tang spy and to expect no mercy from him. SY overhears the conversation and walks DJY out. DJY asks SY to care for CL. SY tells him that she will only because she owes her life to DJY. Later, SY tells CL that DJY has CL in his heart and that she (CL) should leave when she is healed. SS notices CL at the temple.
SB & KW team up with NG and they take over Taehak. The ministers and DJY are arrested. Gul escapes. When DJY is brought before NG, DJY tells NG that KW is working with Tang and 2 of his men are spies. NG has the men arrested. SS tells NG that CL is at the temple. NG orders her put to death the next day.
The next day, DJY and the ministers are escorted thru the streets. Gul sees and is about to interfere when LK sneaks up on him. Gul tells LK that CL is dead and calls the guards over. LK runns off with most of the guards. Gul rescues DJY and they ride off. They decide to go to the Temple them Liaodong.
SB's men manage to surround CL at the temple. SY runs in to rescue CL, claiming she is a friend. CL runs off only to be cornered again. This time DJY rescues her. SB & SY witness the 3 of them riding off together.
At Anhak Palace the Lords and NG convince the King that NS is bad and NG should be SUpreme Commander. At their urging, the King sends a letter to MC asking him to arrest NS. Later, KW, SS & NG are talking. LK is hiding - watching. NG wants to let NS live but KW assures him this is a mistake. A soldier interrupts to tell them the 2 Tang spies escaped.
The spies wind up being cornered and LK saves them.
DJY & CL are in an abandoned hut. DJY tells her they will go to Ansi Castle then split up. He cares for her wound and they share a tender moment that culminates with a kiss.
LK decides he will not go back to Yingzhou until he gets his revenge against Goguryeo for killing CL.
XR is training soldiers - a little to zealously for Khan's tatsts. A messanger arrives with a letter from Empress Wu. In the letter, Empress Wu tells XR that the Emperor is getting sicker and sicker. He is transferring all his power to her and she asks XR to be patient. Once she has control of the military she will have an important job for him.
CL arrives at their camp after hunting to find DJY gone and Gul alone. Gul tells her that DJY has gone to Ansi and she should take the horse and go to Yingzhou. CL is upset that DJY didn't say goodbye himself. As she rides away, DJY watches her - hidden in the trees. She gets a ways down the road and turns back.
At Ansi Castle, DJY reports what has been going on in Pyongyang. The royal missive arrives.
LK and the other 2 spies have arrived at Guknae Fort. LK turns himself in to HS & GM. When he is brought before NS he tells NS that he wants to negotiate. LK also tells him that NG has instigated a rebellion in Pyongyang. LK is locked up and GM is sent to Pyongyang to check on things. Later, NS goes to see LK. LK tells NS that he (LK) will make NS Supreme Commander.
MC and his soldiers debate what to do about the royal missive. MC is sure KW is manipulating everyone.
28.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
LK tells NS that there is no time. MC is coming to get him. LK offers to loan NS the Khitan Army to invade Pyongyang. LK tells NS that all Khitan wants is Yingzhou. Later, NS is alone with SH. NS worries about MC. HS arrives to tell them that GM has been arrested trying to enter the Pyongyang.
GM is brought before NG. NG tells GM that until NG has full control, GM will stay confined.
DJY begs MC to allow him (DJY) to talk with NS and try to get him to come to MC. Gul offers to go with DJY. MC finally relents. As DJY and Gul are riding thru Ansi Fort, CL sees them.
NS is drinking. SH urges him to rethink LK's offer. SH advises him to use the Khitan Army until NS has full control. SH also advises that NS do something before MC makes his move. NS tells HS to bring LK. When LK is brought before NS, NS asks for details. When HS figures out what is going on he objects. NS eventually sends him out of the room.
DJY and Gul arrive as NS sends LK on his way. DJY and Gul meet with NS. DJY assures NS that MC will protect and help NS. NS accuses him of lying and has DJY & Gul arrested. As HS escorts them to their cell, he finds out that LK has been released.
NS is alone with Sh when HS barges in. HS questions NS on why LK was released. HS throws a fit because NS is inviting the enemy in. NS throws him out so HS gets drunk. HS eventually winds up at the jail in front of DJY's cell. He tells DJY that NS has betrayed Goguryeo and HS must kill him then take his own life.
HS attempts to kill NS but can't at the last minute. SH catches him but it is chalked up to a misunderstanding by NS. HS goes back to the jail and tells DJY and Gul what NS has done. HS offers to let them go if they will help.
LK makes it back to the Khitan camp. He reports that Cl is dead, GS has died and GS' sons, NS & NG, are in a power struggle. LK then reports that NS has asked for the Khitan Army's help. XR is beside himself with glee.
HS feigns ignorance when it is reported that DJY & Gul escaped.
At Ansi Castle, DJY reports that NS is getting help from Tang. MC wants to attack right away. DJY tells MC that HS is helping them and asks that he be patient. MC eventually agrees to follow DJY's plan.
At Anhak Palace, KW and the other Lords insist that MC is treasonous because he hasn't arrest NS yet. They urge the King to send another missive.
Meanwhile, SY is brooding in her chambers. She remembers seeing DJY & CL escape together at the temple. When her maid comes in, Cl gives her the 3rd degree on DJY's whereabouts. the maid knows nothing.
DJY meets with his father and receives some encouragement. After his father leaves, a soldier comes in to tell DJY that a woman is waiting to see him. DJY tells the soldier to send the woman home. DJY secretly follows the soldier and watches as he tells CL to go home.
In Chang'an , the Tang King has received the news that XR is teaming up with NS. The King orders that XR be given royal treatment and brought to the palace. Once in the Palace, XR goes to see Empress Wu. She congratulates him on his sucess. He tells her of their plans. Later, XR meets with LJ. LJ apologizes and tells XR that he (LJ) needs XR's help. XR agrees but tells LJ that he (LJ) will have to support him (XR) 110%. LJ agrees to give XR all his (LJ's) power and authority.
LK meets with NS. Before much can be said, Sh chases HS out of the room. HS eavesdrops a bit before meeting with Gul. HS tells Gul all he heard was Ogol Fort. When this is passed to MC thru DJY, MC goes off the deep end accusing NS of betraying Goguryeo.
29.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
DJY and MC discuss why Ogol Fort is so important.
DJY meets with Jungsang DJY & Gul are to go capture NS alive.
NS tells his generals that they will move to Ogol Fort at night and everyone must keep it a secret. Later, NS arrives outside Ogol For and makes camp. SH goes ahead to meet with the Lord of Ogol Fort.
DJY & his group arrive at Ogol Fort. They meet with the Lord who is very skeptical. They are informed that SH has arrived. DJY gives the Lord a letter from MC. DJY and Gul wait and worry while the Lord meets with SH.
SH arrives back at camp and meets with NS & HS. He advises NS not to go into the Fort. He feels something isn't right. NS poo pahs him and decides to go to the fort the next night.
The next day, HS meets with Gul and tells him NS' plan.
NS arrives at Ogol Fort. Once he enters the Fort, soldiers close the door behind him on his troops. DJY steps forward and NS realizes he is caught. HS advises him to surrender. NS realizes that HS has betrayed him. HS draws his sword and offers to kill NS so he can die with honor. Gul knocks him out and they capture NS.
Later NS is drinking and DJY arrives. They argue over NS' actions. NS still thinks he was right to make a deal with Tang.
At Ansi Fort, MC is still unsure of what to do with NS.
The next day, DJY & Gul escort a tied up NS into Ansi Fort. CL sees and writes a letter to XR. Meanwhile. SH is sneaking around Ansi.
MC meets with NS and scolds him. NS realizes he was wrong and begs for another chance. MC tells him that they will all suffer for his mistake. After MC leaves NS cries for his father and does the whole woe is me thing.
CL overhears people talking about NS' capture.
MC meets with his warriors. He has decided not to turn over NS. He proposes that a conference be held with the military and Lords so they can work out their differences. Gul and DJY volunteer to go to Pyongyang.
At the Khitan Camp, they prepare to go to Ogol Fort. XR is preening. CL's unsigned message arrives Lk realizes it is from CL. He suggests launching an attack on Goguryeo while they are vulnerable. Later he sends someone to go get CL.
DJY arrives at court with MC's proposal. While the King thinks it is a great idea, everyone else is against it. KW has DJY jailed. SY finds out from her maid that DJY has been jailed and they King went to bed early. SY tries to figure out a way to release DJY.
DJY is brought before KW. KW wants him to write a letter to MC convincing him to turn NS over. DJY refuses. KW tells him that MC will be charged with treason and they argue.
NG & SS discuss the situation. NG wants to agree with MC but SS talks him out of it.
SB arrives at Ansi Fort and meets with MC and his warriors. SB tells MC to hand over NS. When MC refuses, SB tells him that DJY will die and MC will be arrested for treason.
30.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
MC and SB argue.
CL learns that DJY has been arrested.
HS goes to see NS. At first the guards stop him but eventually they feel sorry for him and let him in. Once inside, HS offers to let NS die with honor. NS vows to destroy Tang if HS helps him to escape.
HS and NS manage to escape but meet up with CL and the spy. NS runs as HS fights CL. When the guards arrive, HS takes off and CL is caught.
NS runs into SH on horseback. They ride off and leave HS in the dust.
When MC learns of the escape he wants to inform the King. Go meets with the warriors and decides to go against MC. They run into Sb and Go has him locked up. The warriors then go to see MC. Go wants to march on Pyongyang and get rid of all the treasonous officials. MC tells them he will go to Pyongyang. Eventually the warriors see the errors of their ways and beg forgiveness.
NS and Sh wind up at the Khitan Camp. XR throws a reception for them. At the reception, XR and NS start to get into it but SH diffuses the situation.
In Chang 'an the King learns that NS has surrendered to XR. Empress Wu suggests that NS should come and pledge his loyalty to the Emperor. NS can then lead the invasion against Goguryeo. The Emperor is informed that MC is being arrested and the court predicts that KW will have MC killed.
At Anhak Palace the Lords force the King to sign an arrest warrant for MC.
SY disguises herself and goes to see JS & GM. She tells them to get DJY out of jail and have him stop MC from entering the city.
GM helps DJY and Gul escape. On the way to Taehak, they see NG, KW, SS and soldiers taking a prisoner's basket to meet MC. At Taehak, DJY comes up with a plan to save MC.
Outside of the city, NG, KW and SS meet up with SB who is escorting MC. Several of MC's warriors are also there. MC is given the royal arrest warrant and he agree to ride in the prisoner's basket much to his warriors horror. SS convinces NG & KW to wait till sundown to avoid problems.
That night, MC gets into the prisoner's basket and the warriors are disarmed. When they arrive at Pyongyang they are met by a large crowd of men women and children. The crowd demands that MC be released. MC and his warriors notice DJY, Gul and GM in the crowd. KW orders the soldiers to shoot the crowd if they won't move. MC is horrified and yells at KW.
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31.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
KW & company are stopped at the gates of Pyongyang by a bunch of civilians. KW orders his men to kill them all. NG releases MC. MC speaks to the crowd and walks into Pyongyang on his own.
SY tells the King what happened at the gate. The King decides to escort MC into the palace himself.
DJY hooks up with Jungsang & they decide to go to Taehak.
The King meets MC, KW and the procession. The Lords insist that MC must face punishment. MC asks to see the King privately. Much to the Lords' dismay, the King chastizes them for making accusations without proof and escorts MC into the royal chambers.
MC and the King meet privately. the King asks MC for guidance.
DJY reports to the warriors that MC has been given the guest wing at the palace. The warriors decide to go to the palace to protect MC.
The Lords are nervous about the meeting between the King and MC. They decide they have to lock MC up.
Sb arrives at the guest house to arrest MC. He is met by a bunch of warriors. Words are exchanged and SB leaves empty handed. Meanwhile MC meets with DJY and Gul to discuss MC's plan.
NG & SS talk. NG wants to save MC but SS remains adamant that MC must be executed.
In Chang'an, NS is brought before the Tang Emperor. The Emperor asks NS to pledge his loyalty. NS politely refuses. XR nervously makes excuses and hustles NS out of there. Later, XR jumps all over NS. NS refuses to betray Goguryeo. XR tells him he will die then. HP arrives telling them that the Empress wants to see NS.
NS arrives in the Empress' chambers with SH & XR in tow. The Empress tells him that Goguryeo is going to fall as MC will soon be executed. She asks him if he will vow his loyalty now.
A huge mob is outside the palace calling for MC's release.
NG meets with the Lords. The Lords insist that the crowd must be broken up. NG leaves to meet with the King. KW decides that he no longer trusts NG. He sends SB to break up the crowd and decides he will be the next Supreme Commander instead of NG.
SB confronts the crowd and a fight breaks out. The warriors manage to send the civilians home but not until after a few are killed.
KW goes to see MC. KW tells him that MC must walk into jail on his own or all of the protesters will be killed. Later, MC meets with DJY & Gul and tells them of his grand plan. Afterwards, MC meets with his warriors. He tells his warriors to go home but they protest. SB arrives to arrest MC.
The King meets with NG. the King tells NG that he does not trust the civil officials but he wants to trust NG.
As NG is leaving the palace, he sees the dead bodies and the mourners.
DJY & Gul start a fire at NG's estate so they can sneak in. As he is entering his chambers, NG is accosted by DJY. They argue for a bit. SJY tells him that if he is meant to lead the country then he (NG0 would not be able to ignore the bodies outside the palace. DJY also passes a message from MC - Ask yourself what your country really wants from you.
Later, DJY reports to Jungsang that he is not sure NG has been convinced.
At the Khitan Camp, Khan is told that MC will be executed soon and that a large army is on its way from Tang. Everyone starts celebrating the inevitable downfall of Goguryeo.
Lk learns that Cl has been captured.
In jail, Cl tries to learn of DJY's fate.
MC is brought to the inquistion in prisoner's clothing. The Lords request he be put to death. The King declares that Goguryeo is in a state of emergency and that MC will be the new Supreme Commander. Everyone is shocked.
32.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
At the Inquisition, the Lords object to the King making MC the Supreme Commander. NG states that it is his birthright to be the Supreme Commander but he will forfeit it and support MC. MC agrees to take the position if the King agrees to make KW the deputy. MC tells the King that this will help the military and civil officials to be one.
At the Khitan Camp, XR is told about MC. He gets upset and goes to see NS. NS tells XR that Goguryeo will rise again and become a great force with MC at the helm.
Later, Lk seeks out SH and asks SH to help them convince NS. At one point, LK threatens SH with his dagger. SH recognizes the dagger as the dagger that belonged to his original master.
Later, as SH is contemplating the meaning of LK having the dagger, LK shows up. When Sh asks LK where he got the dagger, LK tells him that he (LK ) was abandoned as a baby and the dagger was among his stuff. SH is sure that LK is the long lost heir of the Bu Clan. SH agrees to help LK but tells LK that NS cannot know.
MC meets with his warrios and hands out assignments.
LK shows up in Pyongyang and meets with KW. LK gives KW a letter from XR proposing peace. The letter also states that NS has sworn loyalty to the Tang Emperor.
Later the Lords meet to discuss the peace proposal.
NG tells MC that he is leaving Pyongyang. MC tells him to stay because MC will be resigning as soon as stability is achieved. MC wants NG to be the Supreme Commander then. As NG is leaving he runs into KW. It is an uncomfortable meeting and KW is suspicious of NG's visit.
KW meets with MC and tells him about NS' pledge to the Tang Emperor. KW offers his loyalty to MC if MC avoids war. MC tells KW that war cannot be avoided. and that Tang's peace proposals are ploys.
Later, KW meets with LK and tells him the proposal will be rejected. KW decides to kill MC.
Sh remembers the death of his old master and his escape with the baby (LK). NS arrives and is suspicious of the activity in camp. SH denies any knowledge.
XR is impatient for word from LK. SH arrives and advises him to move the troops to the banks of the Liao River.
MC meets with the King and tells him of the Khitan move. He also tells the King he must return to Liaodong to finish handing over control.
Outside, SY and DJY meet and gab.
Jungsang goes to see CL in jail. He asks her about Khitan's plans but she knows nothing. After Jungsang leaves, a general recognizes her and tells her that DJY is on the way back.
HS meets with Gul and begs to be taken in. DJY arrives and tells HS to leave.
SB & KW plan MC's assassination at Ogol Fort on the way to Lioadong.
HS is mistaken for a Tang spy and learns of the assassination plot.
In Chang'an, the Tang Emperor learns that XR has moved his troops. LJ and the Empress urge him to trust XR.
In the Khitan Camp, XR begins to get excited thinking of the downfall of Goguryeo.
MC arrives at Ogol Fort but the Lord is acting strangely.
Here's #21-#32.
And again, much thanks to mtlandis for posting these (and all the others) at koreandramas.net!
21.
Abbreviations:
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NS is meeting with GS. GS insists that Goguryeo must attack Tang. Anyone who opposes must die. He tells NS & DJY they must be on his side. Later, outside, NS threatens DJY.
In Yingzhou XR tells Khan to build up his army. The warriors protest but XR claims that the real war is just beginning. He also says that if LK & CL are sucessful then Khitan will attack Goguryeo.
At Pyongyang Fort, Cl & LK mingle. GS comes by with his contingent. LK & CL recognize DJY. Later they meet up with a local blacksmith who is also a Tang spy - Xue Jitou (XJ). At first XJ is dismissive of them but when CL & LK threaten to kill him he cooperates. They discuss getting rid of DJY and CL volunteers to distract him.
Shin Hong & NS discuss DJY. Shin Hong remembers his master dying at the hands of Jungsang. HS arrives to tell NS that a letter has arrived from MC.
The King of Goguryeo meets with his court. MC has requested permission to reorganize his troops and build up the navy - a defensive posture. GS is opposed. The King suggests that it is the wrong time to attack Tang. GS tells all of them that if they don't wipe out Tang, Tang will continue to attack until they (Tang) destroy Goguryeo. Ge tells MC's representative to tell MC to build up his army and prepare to invade Tang. He also tells the Lords they must cooperate or die.
LK, CL, XJ and a helper (Mogae) start to plan their strategy. They decide to break into GS's estate and attack him there.
GS & DJY talk. DJY is worried about GS' health. GS insists he is fine and tells DJY that MC cannot know of his health problems. GS also hopes that MC will cooperate.
MC receives GS' orders but decides to go with his original defensive plan.
XJ pays off a servant on GS' estate and gets the layout. The group plans their strategy.
DJY finds dead guards. He sends a message to Gul to stay put but the messanger is intercepted and Gul is told by Mogae to chase after anyone he sees. Both DJY & Gul are lured away. Lk sneaks in and starts killing soldiers. DJY manages to corner CL, eventually DJY is in a position to remove CL's mask. As he is getting ready to he is struck in the shoulder by a knife and CL gets away.
LK manages to come face to face with GS. GS asks who sent him and believes it was MC. GS draws his sword and tells LK that he (GS) cannot die until Tang is destroyed. GS collapses and LK escapes with HS chasing after him. NS arrives and is horrified at GS' condition.
HS corners LK and they fight. Eventually LK escapes and makes it back to the blacksmith's shop. SB witnesses this.
NS has Shin Hong examine GS. The news is not good. NS has DJY and Gul arrested.
SB tells the Lords about the assasins. The Lords worry they will be blamed. KW goes to meet with the assassins. Lk tells KW that he purposely left GS alive.
XR gets words that GS is dying and remembers the arrow he shot.
In the Tang court, the Emperor is upset that XR is missing. The Empress tries to defend XR but the Emperor tells the court to put up posters and find XR.
KW meets with GS. He tells GS that he suspects MC and tells GS that MC has defied GS' orders. Later GS calls DJY. He asks DJY if DJY is working with MC. DJY tells him that he (DJY) acted alone.
22.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
DJY tells GS that he (DJY) tried to have GS killed. He tells GS that he (GS) must not suspect MC because that will cause the downfall of Goguryeo. DJY suggests that GS look for the truth. GS tells him that until the truth is found - both MC & DJY are suspects.
CL is in the blacksmith shop remembering her recent encounters with DJY. LK joins her andtalks about the downfall of Goguryeo.
DJY & Gul are locked in a barn. DJY looks at the knife that was thrown at him by an assassin. He suspects that the assassin he was chasing was CL.
GS is in pain. He decides that DJY is not against him but MC probably is.
NS is drinking with SH. Sh advises him to plan for GS' death.
DJY & Gul are released. DJY meets with GS. GS is still concerned that MC defied him. DJY volunteers to go to Ansi Castle and persuade MC. Before he leaves, DJY meets with Gul and tells him to quietly find out where the assassins knife was made.
The Lords are concerned that DJY went to Ansi Castle. KW is upset that DJY always gets in the way of their plans.
DJY arrives at Ansi Castle. After a warm welcome he informs MC that GS suspects MC in the assassination plot.
NS tells GS that it was a mistake to send DJY to Ansi Castle. GS tells NS that if DJY does not come back then they will know which side he is on. GS tells NS to hurry his preparations for war.
MC, Jungsang & DJY share a drink. DJY tells them that GS is ill. MC gives DJY a letter for GS and implies that he will not go to war. MC tells DJY that GS' problem is loneliness and asks DJY to take care of GS.
In Yingzhou XR is upset that the Tang King has ordered his capture and that the bounty is not high enough.
The Empress Wu is informed that the Emperor is bedridden again. LJ arrives with another general and asks where XR is. When the Empress denies any knowledge they subtly threaten her. In return she implies that she may be in charge someday so they should be careful.
DJY delivers MC's letter to GS. GS believes that MC & DJY are enemies and orders DJY thrown out of the estate. NS and HS block DJY from returning. Meanwhile GS, fearing the contents of the letter, burns it unread.
DJY, Gul, GM & JS meet. They are concerned because GS is moving to remove MC. DJY mentions his suspicions that the assassins were Tang spies.
GS meets with the King and the Court. He suggests removing MC. Everyone is afraid to disagree with him. The Court asks the King to send a royal summons to MC. Afterwards the Lords gloat that their plans are coming together. Later, DJY, disguised as a soldier is sneaked into the King's chambers by GM. SY is also in attendance. The King is concerned about the whole MC thing. DJY tells them that GS is very ill. The King moans that no one can stop what is about to happen. Afterwards, Gul tells DJY about the blacksmith shop. Meanwhile, SB is telling the blacksmith that they are being watched and they need to clear out.
SH tells NS about the blacksmith shop and the Tang spies. NS decides to raid that night.
Gul & DJY arrive at the blacksmith shop to find it empty. As they are preparing to leave NS & HS show up. NS thinks Gul & DJY are the assassins and a sword fight breaks out. Gul holds them off so DJY can escape. As DJY runs thru the woods he is being watched by CL. At one point she drops her knife which DJY later finds.
Gul is captured and tortured by HS. HS wants him to admit that he (Gul) is part of a plot by Ansi Castle. Meanwhile, NS is reporting to GS that DJY is responsible for the assassination attempt.
MC receives the royal summons and prepares to go to Pyongyang. All of his warriors want to go with him. As he nears the city, word gets to GS that MC is on the way with thousands of men. GS is sure that MC is planning to attack the city.
23.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
At the Khitan Camp, XR finds out that MC is marching on Pyongyang. He is overjoyed that MC & GS are at odds. He is still upset over the "puny" reward offered for him.
At Anhak Palace the King is told that MC is marching on Pyongyang. the Lords do their best to convince him that MC is rebelling.
MC decides to go into Pyongyang alone and sends Go as his messenger. When Go gets to the gates, GS shoots some of his soldiers. When Go returns to camp MC is very upset. Mwanwhile GS is determined to attack MC the next day. Hiw warriors advise him to wait.
Later, NS tells HS he might know where DJY is and to prepare the soldiers. Meanwhile, GM and JS escort SY to Taehak where DJY is hiding. She has a secret letter from the King for MC. The King has ordered that DJY carry the letter. NS arrives at taehak and starts a search. SY & DJY hide - little bit of chemistry there. GM disguises himself and distracts NS & his men.
The Tang spies meet up with KW. KW tells them to leave. LK tells him that they can't leave till GS is dead. KW decides they are trouble and has them locked up.
XR is impatient for news. LJ arrives and places XR under arrest.
Empress Wu tries her best to talk the Emperor into letting XR go. The Emperor remains firm.
DJY delivers the King's letter to MC. MC tells his troops to go home.
HS tells GS that it looks like MC is preparing to attack. Despite being very ill, GS decides to lead the attack against MC. On the way, DJY stops GS' procession. DJY tells GS that he (DJY) must tell GS the truth that everyone else is afraid to. GS can't believe that he (GS) might be responsible for the fall of Goguryeo. GS passes out and is taken to his chambers. DJY is locked up with Gul again.
SH examines GS. He tells NS that they must keep GS' death a scret until NS is ready to take over.
MC & Jungsang decide to go see GS alone. MC must sneak out of his camp, fearing that Go will cause a ruckus.
NS goes into the barn to kill DJY when MC arrives. NS tries to stop MC from seeing GS but MC slaps him and calls him a disrepectful little punk. Despite being ordered by NS to stop MC, the soldiers drop their weapons and let him pass.
GS has a nightmare about the dead Tang King. When he awakens he sees MC sitting in his bedchamber and at first confuses him with the dead Tang King. GS raises his sword to MC.
24.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
GS & MC are in GS' bedroom. GS raises his sword to MC. The two wind up talking about old times and make up.
The next day, DJY & Gul are released. GS is at the gate of his estate, seeing MC off. NS apologizes to MC for his behavior the night before. GS can't get on his horse so DJY gets down on all fours and lets GS climb up on his back. GS escorts MC to the city gate in a show of unity.
The Lords are very upset that GS and MC made up. SB reports that GS is up to something as he just summoned his second son, Namgeon (NG).
NG, NS & all the warriors are around GS' bedside. GS tells them he is dying and they must wait 3 years before holding a funeral. He tells NS to destroy Tang and tells NG to support NS. Afterwards, Ns meets with his brother and the warriors. NG advocates negotiation with Tang. NG also wants to tell the Lords about GS. NS insists that cannot happen.
DJY takes care of GS. They share a tender moment while they remember all the times they have shared. NS overhears and is jealous. GS dies and everyone rushes in. the year is 666 AD.
In Chang'an, XR and HP are beaten. Meanwhile. Empress Wu, upon hearing that XR kept silent about her involvement, is determined to get the Emperor to spare his life. Eventually the Emperor agrees to let him live. Later Hp asks XR why he doesn't tell LJ all about the Khitan and the Empress. XR tells him he cann't betray them.
NS is drinking. He remembers the conversation he overheard between his father and DJY. DJY arrives and NS gives him a drink. he asks DJY to be the mediator between him and Liaodong. DJY leaves and SH arrives. SH advises that NS keep DJY close until he has secured his power base.
DJY and Gul discuss the Tang spies. DJY suspects that SB 7 KW are hiding them.
The locked up Tang spies manage to break the locks. Lk goes to KW's bedchamber. LK & KW decide they both want the same thing and that they should work together.
The Lords arrive at the Palace and are stopped by DJY. DJY tells them the King has ordered that no one enters. meanwhile, the King and the warriors discuss GS' death. The warriors ask the King to keep it a secret.
The Lords meet. They decide that GS must be dead and decide to stop NS from taking control.
NG tells NS that he will return to the Temple. he advises NS to negotiate with Tang. As he leaves the estate, NG tells DJY that he (NG) has faith in DJY. After leaving the estate, NG is approached by KW and taken back to KW's estate.
Once at KW's estate, KW tells NG that the Lords know GS is dead and that they think NG should be the next Supreme Commander. NG says No but when he tries to leave, SB blocks his path. Meanwhile, outside, HS & Gul meet up. HS tells Gul that NG is inside. Gul runs off to tell DJY.
When Gul meets with DJY and tells him about NG, DJY fears that NS will try to have NG killed. DJY meets with NS and NS tells him that NG would never betray him.
Meanwhile, HS arrives at KW's estate to collect NG. SB brushes him off and says that Ng is meeting with the Lords for the next few days. Inside, NG is meeting with his old master, Shin Sung (SS). SS tells NG that he should become the next Supreme Commander.
HS reports the situation back to NS. NS is upset and wants to attack KW. DJY offers to go get NG and tells him that brothers should not draw swords against one another.
25.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
DJY & NS stare one another down. Eventually NS agrees to allow DJY to go fetch NG. DJY goes to KW's estate with troops. KW allows them in and lets DJY meet with NG. The warriors are suspicious.
DJY meets with KW, SS and NG. KW advises that NG stay put - he fears that NS will kill NG. DJY & KW bicker. SS suggests that the brothers meet at a temple outside of the city.
Meanwhile. Gul sees one of the Tang spies (blacksmith).
DJY goes back to NS with the offer of the meeting at the Temple. NS is now very suspicious. After this meeting, DJY and Gul meet. Gul tells him about the blacksmith. DJY suspects that KW will try to have NS killed at the temple.
The Tang spies discuss NG's presence on the estate when KW arrives. KW tells them to prepare to draw their swords. Meanwhile, NG is having second thoughts about becoming Supreme Commander. SS assures him that it is what is best for the people. Later, SS & KW plot and plan.
The next day, the Lords present NG to the King. When NS finds out, he tells DJY to arrange the meeting at the Temple.
In Chang'an Empress Wu visit XR. She tells him that his life has been spared but his title has been taken from him. Later, XR & HP are peasants hiding in a hovel. XR is worried that people are still after them and he tries to plan his escape. LJ & Su Dingfang show up and take him to a private room. They tell him that he can have his title reinstated if XR will say that the Empress was behind his escape and the Khitans were responsible for the recent defeat. XR tells them they are way off and they throw him out.
At Ansi Fort, MC is told that GS has died. He is also apprised of the NS - NG situation. MC worries.
Gul & DJY tell GM and JS about the assassins. DJY tells them they cannot tell NS because it cause permanent damage to the brothers' relationship. DJY tells them to be prepared.
SH advises NS not to go to the Temple. NS chases him out and DJY comes in. NS asks DJY if going to the temple is dangerous. DJY tells NS that NS knows NG better than anyone. NS tells DJY that he (NS) will try to reason with NG but if NG won't come over to his side then he (NS) will have to kill NG>
SB tells the Tang spies to prepare themselves. They will be killing NS.
SY is at the Temple and runs into GM. She is there on a 100 day prayer ritual. GM advises her to go back to the palace.
NS arrives at the Temple and monks force him to dismount and walk. Meanwhile SB is telling NG that NS sent assassins to kill NG. SB hides NG away.
As NS enters the Temple grounds, a funural procession approaches. The funeral procession is a ruse covering the Tang spies. The spies attack. GM and his men show up and the spies that are left run off. Eventually, DJY 7 GM have LK cornered but one of his buds comes to the rescue and LK gets away. Meanwhile HS and Gul manage to corner CL & the blacksmith. Gul winds up injuring CL who then falls down a gorge.
Later, NS asks about NG's whereabouts. He is told that NG is in hiding. NS chastizes DJY for not telling him about the assassins. Afterwards, Gul tells DJY about CL. Gul warns DJY that CL will be a stumbling block to him sooner or later. DJY goes back to the Temple to look for CL.
LK & the blacksmith fight over the missing CL.
At the temple, DJY runs into SY. DJY & SY talk as CL hides behind an alter.
26.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
DJY is at the Temple, chatting with SY. CL hides behind the alter. Gul arrives and tells him that the captured spies have started talking. SY goes back to praying and notices Cl.
NS hesitates to arrest KW & NG. He decides instead to make them submit to him. He sends his men to different estates to get the Lords. NS goes to KW's estate. NS asks for NG's whereabouts. When the other Lords arrive they all claim that NG has deceived them. NS tells them he will spare them because of GS' last words about unity.
GM, Gul & DJY are upset. They are suspicious of the Lords.
NS meets with the Lords. KW kisses up. All the Lords pledge their loyalty to NS. Later KW & SS plot and plan.
At the Temple, SY and her maid care for CL. When Cl awakes, she remembers overhearing SY & DJY's conversation.
LK & the blacksmith argue again over the missing CL. SB arrives and meets with NG. SB tells NG that NS put all the civil officials under arrest. He tells NG that he must stop NS' greed. NG decides to become the Supreme Commander.
At Ansi Castle, MC is updated. He thinks that NS made a hige mistake with the Lords. Later, MC sends Jungsang to Pyongyang with a letter for NS. He tells Jungsang that KW is to blame - he is manipulating everyone.
XR shows up at the Khitan Camp looking like a beggar. He meets with Khan. He tells Khan that Khitan is his family and he could not betray his family. Khan asks XR to lead Khitan in a war against Goguryeo.
LK decides to go to Pyongyang to look for CL.
KW learns that Jungsang has come to see NS. KW thinks this is perfect because NS will hate MC's interference.
Jungsang gives NS MC's letter and encourages him to reconsile with NG. Jungsang tells NS that if he does not reconcile, MC will come to Pyongyang and handle it. NS is pissed. Later Jungsang meets with DJY and tells him Kw is the problem. Gul joins them and tells them that KW has just arrived.
KW meets with NS and tells him that MC is trying to take control and NS must stop him. SS advises NS to go to Liaodong on an inspection tour. SH opposes this. SH bickers with SS and KW. Afterwards, KW runs into DJY outside. DJY tells KW that he (DJY) does not trust him (KW). DJY also warns KW not to cause mischief.
That night SS & SH meet. They are brothers and challenge the other to make their man the Supreme Commander.
At Ansi Castle, MC learns that NS is coming for an inspection tour. Many of the warriors are offended by NS' attitude. MC urges them to calm down. There can be no division.
NS meets with his warriors. SH once again advises him not to go. NS decides to take GM with him but leave DJY behind. Afterwards, he sends DJY to the Temple to fetch SY.
AT the Temple, CL & SY are in their room. The conversation turns to DJY. CL advices SY to get close to him because she (SY) loves him. SY is flustered and changes the subject. DJY arrives and SY meets him outside. SY gets a little pissy that NS is summoning her. She tells DJY that she will not go and that DJY is much too important to be running errands. As SY walks away, DJY catches a glimpse of CL.
DJY goes back and reports to NS that SY is in the middle of a 100 day prayer and will not come.
The next day, NS leaves for his inspection, LK sneaks into Pyongyang and NG goes ballistic when he finds LK missing. SB takes NG to Pyongyang in NS' absence.
CL decides to leave the Temple. She says good bye to SY and goes down the steps. At the bottom of the steps, DJY is waiting for her. CL passes out and DJY rushes to her. SY sees DJY cradling the unconscious CL in his arms.
27.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
CL collapses into DJY's arms at the temple. SY sees and feels betrayed. SJY carries CL to her room and asks SY to care for her. Later when CL regains consciousness, SY starts to question her about DJY. DJY shows up and SY leaves. CL tells DJY to either kill her or arrest her. DJY tells her that she is a Tang spy and to expect no mercy from him. SY overhears the conversation and walks DJY out. DJY asks SY to care for CL. SY tells him that she will only because she owes her life to DJY. Later, SY tells CL that DJY has CL in his heart and that she (CL) should leave when she is healed. SS notices CL at the temple.
SB & KW team up with NG and they take over Taehak. The ministers and DJY are arrested. Gul escapes. When DJY is brought before NG, DJY tells NG that KW is working with Tang and 2 of his men are spies. NG has the men arrested. SS tells NG that CL is at the temple. NG orders her put to death the next day.
The next day, DJY and the ministers are escorted thru the streets. Gul sees and is about to interfere when LK sneaks up on him. Gul tells LK that CL is dead and calls the guards over. LK runns off with most of the guards. Gul rescues DJY and they ride off. They decide to go to the Temple them Liaodong.
SB's men manage to surround CL at the temple. SY runs in to rescue CL, claiming she is a friend. CL runs off only to be cornered again. This time DJY rescues her. SB & SY witness the 3 of them riding off together.
At Anhak Palace the Lords and NG convince the King that NS is bad and NG should be SUpreme Commander. At their urging, the King sends a letter to MC asking him to arrest NS. Later, KW, SS & NG are talking. LK is hiding - watching. NG wants to let NS live but KW assures him this is a mistake. A soldier interrupts to tell them the 2 Tang spies escaped.
The spies wind up being cornered and LK saves them.
DJY & CL are in an abandoned hut. DJY tells her they will go to Ansi Castle then split up. He cares for her wound and they share a tender moment that culminates with a kiss.
LK decides he will not go back to Yingzhou until he gets his revenge against Goguryeo for killing CL.
XR is training soldiers - a little to zealously for Khan's tatsts. A messanger arrives with a letter from Empress Wu. In the letter, Empress Wu tells XR that the Emperor is getting sicker and sicker. He is transferring all his power to her and she asks XR to be patient. Once she has control of the military she will have an important job for him.
CL arrives at their camp after hunting to find DJY gone and Gul alone. Gul tells her that DJY has gone to Ansi and she should take the horse and go to Yingzhou. CL is upset that DJY didn't say goodbye himself. As she rides away, DJY watches her - hidden in the trees. She gets a ways down the road and turns back.
At Ansi Castle, DJY reports what has been going on in Pyongyang. The royal missive arrives.
LK and the other 2 spies have arrived at Guknae Fort. LK turns himself in to HS & GM. When he is brought before NS he tells NS that he wants to negotiate. LK also tells him that NG has instigated a rebellion in Pyongyang. LK is locked up and GM is sent to Pyongyang to check on things. Later, NS goes to see LK. LK tells NS that he (LK) will make NS Supreme Commander.
MC and his soldiers debate what to do about the royal missive. MC is sure KW is manipulating everyone.
28.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
LK tells NS that there is no time. MC is coming to get him. LK offers to loan NS the Khitan Army to invade Pyongyang. LK tells NS that all Khitan wants is Yingzhou. Later, NS is alone with SH. NS worries about MC. HS arrives to tell them that GM has been arrested trying to enter the Pyongyang.
GM is brought before NG. NG tells GM that until NG has full control, GM will stay confined.
DJY begs MC to allow him (DJY) to talk with NS and try to get him to come to MC. Gul offers to go with DJY. MC finally relents. As DJY and Gul are riding thru Ansi Fort, CL sees them.
NS is drinking. SH urges him to rethink LK's offer. SH advises him to use the Khitan Army until NS has full control. SH also advises that NS do something before MC makes his move. NS tells HS to bring LK. When LK is brought before NS, NS asks for details. When HS figures out what is going on he objects. NS eventually sends him out of the room.
DJY and Gul arrive as NS sends LK on his way. DJY and Gul meet with NS. DJY assures NS that MC will protect and help NS. NS accuses him of lying and has DJY & Gul arrested. As HS escorts them to their cell, he finds out that LK has been released.
NS is alone with Sh when HS barges in. HS questions NS on why LK was released. HS throws a fit because NS is inviting the enemy in. NS throws him out so HS gets drunk. HS eventually winds up at the jail in front of DJY's cell. He tells DJY that NS has betrayed Goguryeo and HS must kill him then take his own life.
HS attempts to kill NS but can't at the last minute. SH catches him but it is chalked up to a misunderstanding by NS. HS goes back to the jail and tells DJY and Gul what NS has done. HS offers to let them go if they will help.
LK makes it back to the Khitan camp. He reports that Cl is dead, GS has died and GS' sons, NS & NG, are in a power struggle. LK then reports that NS has asked for the Khitan Army's help. XR is beside himself with glee.
HS feigns ignorance when it is reported that DJY & Gul escaped.
At Ansi Castle, DJY reports that NS is getting help from Tang. MC wants to attack right away. DJY tells MC that HS is helping them and asks that he be patient. MC eventually agrees to follow DJY's plan.
At Anhak Palace, KW and the other Lords insist that MC is treasonous because he hasn't arrest NS yet. They urge the King to send another missive.
Meanwhile, SY is brooding in her chambers. She remembers seeing DJY & CL escape together at the temple. When her maid comes in, Cl gives her the 3rd degree on DJY's whereabouts. the maid knows nothing.
DJY meets with his father and receives some encouragement. After his father leaves, a soldier comes in to tell DJY that a woman is waiting to see him. DJY tells the soldier to send the woman home. DJY secretly follows the soldier and watches as he tells CL to go home.
In Chang'an , the Tang King has received the news that XR is teaming up with NS. The King orders that XR be given royal treatment and brought to the palace. Once in the Palace, XR goes to see Empress Wu. She congratulates him on his sucess. He tells her of their plans. Later, XR meets with LJ. LJ apologizes and tells XR that he (LJ) needs XR's help. XR agrees but tells LJ that he (LJ) will have to support him (XR) 110%. LJ agrees to give XR all his (LJ's) power and authority.
LK meets with NS. Before much can be said, Sh chases HS out of the room. HS eavesdrops a bit before meeting with Gul. HS tells Gul all he heard was Ogol Fort. When this is passed to MC thru DJY, MC goes off the deep end accusing NS of betraying Goguryeo.
29.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
DJY and MC discuss why Ogol Fort is so important.
DJY meets with Jungsang DJY & Gul are to go capture NS alive.
NS tells his generals that they will move to Ogol Fort at night and everyone must keep it a secret. Later, NS arrives outside Ogol For and makes camp. SH goes ahead to meet with the Lord of Ogol Fort.
DJY & his group arrive at Ogol Fort. They meet with the Lord who is very skeptical. They are informed that SH has arrived. DJY gives the Lord a letter from MC. DJY and Gul wait and worry while the Lord meets with SH.
SH arrives back at camp and meets with NS & HS. He advises NS not to go into the Fort. He feels something isn't right. NS poo pahs him and decides to go to the fort the next night.
The next day, HS meets with Gul and tells him NS' plan.
NS arrives at Ogol Fort. Once he enters the Fort, soldiers close the door behind him on his troops. DJY steps forward and NS realizes he is caught. HS advises him to surrender. NS realizes that HS has betrayed him. HS draws his sword and offers to kill NS so he can die with honor. Gul knocks him out and they capture NS.
Later NS is drinking and DJY arrives. They argue over NS' actions. NS still thinks he was right to make a deal with Tang.
At Ansi Fort, MC is still unsure of what to do with NS.
The next day, DJY & Gul escort a tied up NS into Ansi Fort. CL sees and writes a letter to XR. Meanwhile. SH is sneaking around Ansi.
MC meets with NS and scolds him. NS realizes he was wrong and begs for another chance. MC tells him that they will all suffer for his mistake. After MC leaves NS cries for his father and does the whole woe is me thing.
CL overhears people talking about NS' capture.
MC meets with his warriors. He has decided not to turn over NS. He proposes that a conference be held with the military and Lords so they can work out their differences. Gul and DJY volunteer to go to Pyongyang.
At the Khitan Camp, they prepare to go to Ogol Fort. XR is preening. CL's unsigned message arrives Lk realizes it is from CL. He suggests launching an attack on Goguryeo while they are vulnerable. Later he sends someone to go get CL.
DJY arrives at court with MC's proposal. While the King thinks it is a great idea, everyone else is against it. KW has DJY jailed. SY finds out from her maid that DJY has been jailed and they King went to bed early. SY tries to figure out a way to release DJY.
DJY is brought before KW. KW wants him to write a letter to MC convincing him to turn NS over. DJY refuses. KW tells him that MC will be charged with treason and they argue.
NG & SS discuss the situation. NG wants to agree with MC but SS talks him out of it.
SB arrives at Ansi Fort and meets with MC and his warriors. SB tells MC to hand over NS. When MC refuses, SB tells him that DJY will die and MC will be arrested for treason.
30.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
MC and SB argue.
CL learns that DJY has been arrested.
HS goes to see NS. At first the guards stop him but eventually they feel sorry for him and let him in. Once inside, HS offers to let NS die with honor. NS vows to destroy Tang if HS helps him to escape.
HS and NS manage to escape but meet up with CL and the spy. NS runs as HS fights CL. When the guards arrive, HS takes off and CL is caught.
NS runs into SH on horseback. They ride off and leave HS in the dust.
When MC learns of the escape he wants to inform the King. Go meets with the warriors and decides to go against MC. They run into Sb and Go has him locked up. The warriors then go to see MC. Go wants to march on Pyongyang and get rid of all the treasonous officials. MC tells them he will go to Pyongyang. Eventually the warriors see the errors of their ways and beg forgiveness.
NS and Sh wind up at the Khitan Camp. XR throws a reception for them. At the reception, XR and NS start to get into it but SH diffuses the situation.
In Chang 'an the King learns that NS has surrendered to XR. Empress Wu suggests that NS should come and pledge his loyalty to the Emperor. NS can then lead the invasion against Goguryeo. The Emperor is informed that MC is being arrested and the court predicts that KW will have MC killed.
At Anhak Palace the Lords force the King to sign an arrest warrant for MC.
SY disguises herself and goes to see JS & GM. She tells them to get DJY out of jail and have him stop MC from entering the city.
GM helps DJY and Gul escape. On the way to Taehak, they see NG, KW, SS and soldiers taking a prisoner's basket to meet MC. At Taehak, DJY comes up with a plan to save MC.
Outside of the city, NG, KW and SS meet up with SB who is escorting MC. Several of MC's warriors are also there. MC is given the royal arrest warrant and he agree to ride in the prisoner's basket much to his warriors horror. SS convinces NG & KW to wait till sundown to avoid problems.
That night, MC gets into the prisoner's basket and the warriors are disarmed. When they arrive at Pyongyang they are met by a large crowd of men women and children. The crowd demands that MC be released. MC and his warriors notice DJY, Gul and GM in the crowd. KW orders the soldiers to shoot the crowd if they won't move. MC is horrified and yells at KW.
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31.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
KW & company are stopped at the gates of Pyongyang by a bunch of civilians. KW orders his men to kill them all. NG releases MC. MC speaks to the crowd and walks into Pyongyang on his own.
SY tells the King what happened at the gate. The King decides to escort MC into the palace himself.
DJY hooks up with Jungsang & they decide to go to Taehak.
The King meets MC, KW and the procession. The Lords insist that MC must face punishment. MC asks to see the King privately. Much to the Lords' dismay, the King chastizes them for making accusations without proof and escorts MC into the royal chambers.
MC and the King meet privately. the King asks MC for guidance.
DJY reports to the warriors that MC has been given the guest wing at the palace. The warriors decide to go to the palace to protect MC.
The Lords are nervous about the meeting between the King and MC. They decide they have to lock MC up.
Sb arrives at the guest house to arrest MC. He is met by a bunch of warriors. Words are exchanged and SB leaves empty handed. Meanwhile MC meets with DJY and Gul to discuss MC's plan.
NG & SS talk. NG wants to save MC but SS remains adamant that MC must be executed.
In Chang'an, NS is brought before the Tang Emperor. The Emperor asks NS to pledge his loyalty. NS politely refuses. XR nervously makes excuses and hustles NS out of there. Later, XR jumps all over NS. NS refuses to betray Goguryeo. XR tells him he will die then. HP arrives telling them that the Empress wants to see NS.
NS arrives in the Empress' chambers with SH & XR in tow. The Empress tells him that Goguryeo is going to fall as MC will soon be executed. She asks him if he will vow his loyalty now.
A huge mob is outside the palace calling for MC's release.
NG meets with the Lords. The Lords insist that the crowd must be broken up. NG leaves to meet with the King. KW decides that he no longer trusts NG. He sends SB to break up the crowd and decides he will be the next Supreme Commander instead of NG.
SB confronts the crowd and a fight breaks out. The warriors manage to send the civilians home but not until after a few are killed.
KW goes to see MC. KW tells him that MC must walk into jail on his own or all of the protesters will be killed. Later, MC meets with DJY & Gul and tells them of his grand plan. Afterwards, MC meets with his warriors. He tells his warriors to go home but they protest. SB arrives to arrest MC.
The King meets with NG. the King tells NG that he does not trust the civil officials but he wants to trust NG.
As NG is leaving the palace, he sees the dead bodies and the mourners.
DJY & Gul start a fire at NG's estate so they can sneak in. As he is entering his chambers, NG is accosted by DJY. They argue for a bit. SJY tells him that if he is meant to lead the country then he (NG0 would not be able to ignore the bodies outside the palace. DJY also passes a message from MC - Ask yourself what your country really wants from you.
Later, DJY reports to Jungsang that he is not sure NG has been convinced.
At the Khitan Camp, Khan is told that MC will be executed soon and that a large army is on its way from Tang. Everyone starts celebrating the inevitable downfall of Goguryeo.
Lk learns that Cl has been captured.
In jail, Cl tries to learn of DJY's fate.
MC is brought to the inquistion in prisoner's clothing. The Lords request he be put to death. The King declares that Goguryeo is in a state of emergency and that MC will be the new Supreme Commander. Everyone is shocked.
32.
Abbreviations:
CL = Chulin (daughter of Khan)
DJY = Dae Jo Young (formerly known as GD or Gaedong)
GM = Gom Mojam (One of GS's most trusted warriors)
Go = Go Sagae (One of Manchun's trusted warriors)
GS = Gaesoman (Supreme Commander of Goguryeo Military)
Gul = Gulsabiwu (Serf who became top warrior for MC)
HP = Hongpei (XR's right hand man)
HS = Heuk Sudol (Serf who became top warrior for NS)
JS = Jang Sanhae (One of GS's trusted advisors)
Khan = Northern Khitan Tribal Leader
KW = Kiwon (Powerful Lord in the Goguryeo court)
LJ = Li Jing (Supreme Commander of Tang Army)
LK = Li Kaigu (Khitan warrior)
MC = Manchun (Lord of Ansi Castle)
Mim = Mimosa (Grandson of the Chief of Bekje Fort)
NG = Namgeon (Gaesoman's second son)
NS = Namseng (Gaesoman's oldest son)
SB = Sa Bugu (KW's chief warrior)
SH = Shin Hong (NS' savior and advisor)
SS = Shin Sung (Namgeon's old master and SH's older brother)
SY = Lady Sukyoung (Neice of the Goguryeo King)
XR = Xue Regui (Tang General)
At the Inquisition, the Lords object to the King making MC the Supreme Commander. NG states that it is his birthright to be the Supreme Commander but he will forfeit it and support MC. MC agrees to take the position if the King agrees to make KW the deputy. MC tells the King that this will help the military and civil officials to be one.
At the Khitan Camp, XR is told about MC. He gets upset and goes to see NS. NS tells XR that Goguryeo will rise again and become a great force with MC at the helm.
Later, Lk seeks out SH and asks SH to help them convince NS. At one point, LK threatens SH with his dagger. SH recognizes the dagger as the dagger that belonged to his original master.
Later, as SH is contemplating the meaning of LK having the dagger, LK shows up. When Sh asks LK where he got the dagger, LK tells him that he (LK ) was abandoned as a baby and the dagger was among his stuff. SH is sure that LK is the long lost heir of the Bu Clan. SH agrees to help LK but tells LK that NS cannot know.
MC meets with his warrios and hands out assignments.
LK shows up in Pyongyang and meets with KW. LK gives KW a letter from XR proposing peace. The letter also states that NS has sworn loyalty to the Tang Emperor.
Later the Lords meet to discuss the peace proposal.
NG tells MC that he is leaving Pyongyang. MC tells him to stay because MC will be resigning as soon as stability is achieved. MC wants NG to be the Supreme Commander then. As NG is leaving he runs into KW. It is an uncomfortable meeting and KW is suspicious of NG's visit.
KW meets with MC and tells him about NS' pledge to the Tang Emperor. KW offers his loyalty to MC if MC avoids war. MC tells KW that war cannot be avoided. and that Tang's peace proposals are ploys.
Later, KW meets with LK and tells him the proposal will be rejected. KW decides to kill MC.
Sh remembers the death of his old master and his escape with the baby (LK). NS arrives and is suspicious of the activity in camp. SH denies any knowledge.
XR is impatient for word from LK. SH arrives and advises him to move the troops to the banks of the Liao River.
MC meets with the King and tells him of the Khitan move. He also tells the King he must return to Liaodong to finish handing over control.
Outside, SY and DJY meet and gab.
Jungsang goes to see CL in jail. He asks her about Khitan's plans but she knows nothing. After Jungsang leaves, a general recognizes her and tells her that DJY is on the way back.
HS meets with Gul and begs to be taken in. DJY arrives and tells HS to leave.
SB & KW plan MC's assassination at Ogol Fort on the way to Lioadong.
HS is mistaken for a Tang spy and learns of the assassination plot.
In Chang'an, the Tang Emperor learns that XR has moved his troops. LJ and the Empress urge him to trust XR.
In the Khitan Camp, XR begins to get excited thinking of the downfall of Goguryeo.
MC arrives at Ogol Fort but the Lord is acting strangely.