Post by ajk on Mar 14, 2020 23:29:04 GMT -5
“I’ve been deceived by you too many times....Remember this: You reap what you sow. And you may be in my shoes someday.” Terrific opening scene with great dialogue. But so sad that we’ve lost such a good supporting character.
That was an ugly sequence that followed. Entire villages burned and everyone murdered. It was Jongkahn’s order? What about Goongyae, how did he feel about this? Seems like something he’d never approve of. (The next scene was good; I’m glad they showed Goongyae’s ambivalence about it all.) And come on, showing WG and his men standing there and watching while other troops did the dirty work? No way, they’d have been ordered to do it just like the others. Another example of them trying to burnish the “hero” image of WG at the expense of the truth. Wish they wouldn’t do that.
Jongkahn: “His majesty is allowing his emotions to interfere with his purpose. We cannot allow that.” Wow, you mean compassion and human decency? Isn’t that the whole point of Goongyae’s success? Jongkahn is starting to get out of hand.
So wait, Kyun-hwon’s sister is a military commander? Really? Is that from real history?
I hope the scouting party doesn't disregard their order to avoid combat just because Park Sulhee is lonely and wants to see a woman. Please don’t let it come to that.
So a few strange things but not a bad episode overall. Really pretty straightforward stuff, showing the progress of events and not getting sidetracked. RIP Yangil!
That was an ugly sequence that followed. Entire villages burned and everyone murdered. It was Jongkahn’s order? What about Goongyae, how did he feel about this? Seems like something he’d never approve of. (The next scene was good; I’m glad they showed Goongyae’s ambivalence about it all.) And come on, showing WG and his men standing there and watching while other troops did the dirty work? No way, they’d have been ordered to do it just like the others. Another example of them trying to burnish the “hero” image of WG at the expense of the truth. Wish they wouldn’t do that.
After defeating Yangil in Jukju, Wang Guhn advanced southward at Goongyae’s command. Goongyae’s territory now included Dangsung, Jukju, Bukwon, Chungju, Choongju and Gueyang, thus almost have of the Three States belonged to him. Now Wang Guhn was headed for Kyun-hwon’s father’s territory Sangju. Standing for Goongyae, Wang Guhn would finally come face to face with Kyun-hwon.Why didn’t the empress tell Goongyae about the attempt on Mihyang’s life? She wanted him to protect her but all she did was talk in riddles. Why hide it? If she wants Mihyang protected she should have told him the whole story.
Jongkahn: “His majesty is allowing his emotions to interfere with his purpose. We cannot allow that.” Wow, you mean compassion and human decency? Isn’t that the whole point of Goongyae’s success? Jongkahn is starting to get out of hand.
Yu Geungdal is one of Choongju’s men of influence [who] stands out. His daughter would later marry Wang Guhn and give birth to Sung-jong and Kwang-jong, those who succeeded Wang Guhn’s throne following Hae-jong. Wang Guhn was able to subdue Kyungi and Choongchung region without the use of force. Villages that opened their doors without resistance were elevated to “Ju” (Province) status. However, the Mid and West Wonkyung were already called Choong-ju and Chung-ju at this time.That's terrible...but at least they're telling us that Kyun-hwon wasn't the completely virtuous character that we've tended to see in the series so far. But they won't do that for WG. Ugh.
Threatened by Wang Guhn’s triumph over Yangil and continued southward movement, Kyun-hwon finally headed for Sabulju, his father Ahjage’s territory. We will take a closer look at two men accompanying him. Park Young-kyu: Born in Sungpyung County, he was a loyal subject of Kyun-hwon wou would later become Kyun-hwon’s son-in-law. Along with Kyun-hwon, he eventually yields to King Taejo Wang Guhn, and rises to high position in Koryo. He also becomes the father-in-law of King Jung-jong, who succeeds the throne of Wang Guhn after Hae-jong. Gong-jik: The lord of Maegok Castle, he was also a loyal subject of Kyun-hwon at this time. His influence reached several counties of Sabulju, and Ungju. But he would yield his power to Taejo Wang Guhn during the Unification War, causing great disappointment to Kyun-hwon. It is said that his disappointment was so great that he severed the leg tendons of Gong-jik’s children.
So wait, Kyun-hwon’s sister is a military commander? Really? Is that from real history?
I hope the scouting party doesn't disregard their order to avoid combat just because Park Sulhee is lonely and wants to see a woman. Please don’t let it come to that.
So a few strange things but not a bad episode overall. Really pretty straightforward stuff, showing the progress of events and not getting sidetracked. RIP Yangil!