River Where the Moon Rises (The Moon Rising River / Dalyi Ddeuneun Gang / 달이 뜨는 강)

THIS IS BASED ON THE TALE OF ON DAL IN CHRONICLES OF THE THREE STATES.

CHARACTERS, INCIDENTS, AND DATES DO NOT MATCH HISTORICAL FACTS.

EPISODE 13

50,000 Northern Zhou men attacked and broke through Liaodong Fortress,

and then they felled Baekam Fortress.

The main army is moving south quickly to cross the Paesu.

It has only been a few years since we vowed to stay friendly...

and help each other.

But they raised an army against us?

You must focus on your health...

Our border was penetrated...

and you want me to lie in bed?

Gochuga, what do you think?

First of all,

you must summon all the men who serve Daemodal...

and the Five Bu soldiers of the Central Army.

I agree with you.

Also, the Five Tribes' private army should also...

prepare to fight.

Your Majesty.

The longer we drag this on,

the more disadvantageous it will be.

We must gather my men and yours...

to defeat the enemy before they cross the Paesu.

You should reconsider going to war.

It is the King's duty.

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

- General Go! - What is it?

The Northern Zhou has invaded our border.

Then we are at war?

Yes. Gochuga commands you to gather your army...

and return quickly.

What your scout reported. What was that about?

Princess. If you are that curious, return with me to the palace.

Master Go.

The Northern Zhou army crossed the border...

and are headed south toward the Paesu.

THE RIVER SERVING AS THE BORDER TO CHINA

- I heard that. - Also,

the King will lead the army himself.

Do you get that?

In times like these,

this is not where you should be.

I decide where I must be.

Since I am here with my men,

I could decide for you.

Hey.

What are you threatening her with this time?

Do not rejoice that you survived.

Your death was only postponed.

You and your tribe will eventually be suppressed.

You punk.

We have no time for this.

We must go.

Hurry!

Yes, General.

Hurry!

You cannot go to war.

You only managed to recover from your illness.

You cannot go to war like this.

Please change your mind.

The Crown Prince will accompany me.

Crown Prince.

The five fortresses to the north of the Paesu.

The fortresses and camps...

that stretch across Liaodong, I built myself.

This fight is to protect that land.

I shall willingly fight alongside you, Father.

Good.

Will Prince Geon Mu rise to the throne?

Your prince has the fortune to become...

a king one day.

Are you sure about that?

I swear that on my life.

Since you have decided to go to war,

there is nothing I can do to stop you.

I wish that you return safely, Crown Prince.

Do not worry.

My goodness.

Me, go to war at this age?

Lord Hae, why did you not say anything?

The King himself said he will...

lead his men into battle in his frail state.

When we are at war, we of the Five Tribes...

cannot just try to save our skin.

War is a crisis,

but it also serves as an opportunity to...

eliminate concerns inside and out.

The skies have blessed Goguryeo.

Do you wish to go to war?

It is a small number,

but we have enough men to form an army.

And we also have weapons.

So we raise the Sunno flag...

and go to battle?

This is an opportunity from on high.

If we gain victory,

the King will willingly agree to reinstate the Sunno Tribe.

What do you say, General?

If you give the order,

I will take my men and fight.

Yes, Father. The time has come.

We should fight.

Hey. Why are you so quiet?

Well...

Fighting to protect the village...

is completely different from going to war.

Once we set out with our men, we cannot stop...

nor turn back.

Are you backing down because you are afraid?

Dal. If the Northern Zhou manages to come down south,

we will no longer be safe here.

This is for Goguryeo, but it is also...

to protect the village.

If General On were here,

he would have gone to fight.

We need you.

We leave at daybreak.

Set off first with 500 men.

You must secure an area south of the Paesu for our camp.

We will leave as soon as we are ready.

The Princess. Did you see her?

Yes.

She will have armed the Sunno Tribe,

along with On Hyeop's son.

This is just my guess,

but I have a feeling the Sunno Tribe will join the war.

I see.

I did not think of that.

They will try to use the war to regain their honor.

That is it.

Do not take them lightly.

General On's son...

was an immature fool.

He has become a strong fighter.

The bloodline of the defeated leads only to more defeats.

Geon.

You must remind him of his fate.

I will.

Are you curious about my sword?

I am sorry.

I used to have a sword that was much more precious than this one.

But it broke, so I cannot show it to you.

I advise you to stay away from swords.

It is okay. I am going to become a ruler.

I am proud to hear that.

When that day comes, that sword will be used to protect you.

You should tell your mother.

That you are leaving to war.

This was General On's armor.

He wore it when he went to battle.

I prayed to the skies and spirits...

that the day you wear it would never come.

It cannot be helped now. Our nation is about to be ruined.

General On will protect you.

Believe that.

I will.

I am sure the thread will follow the needle.

Do not worry too much.

Dal and I will return safely.

You should go.

Every moment counts.

How did you fall in love in times like these?

Why are you here when you must be busy with preparations?

I did not come to ask you to pray for my safety.

PRAYERS WERE SAID SO MEN WOULD RETURN FROM WAR SAFELY.

We are at war,

and you will send a secret letter to Silla.

Write exactly what I say.

"Goguryeo's main army fights against Northern Zhou,"

"but they do not neglect security to the Silla border."

"Do not use the war..."

"as an excuse to attack rashly."

Write that.

Are you commanding me to betray Silla?

I am...

helping your king to not make a bad decision.

If my letter is exposed as a lie,

my life will be threatened.

You achieved a lot so far as a spy.

They will not harm you easily.

I would rather you cut me down.

That way, there will be no backlash.

I have no intention of doing that.

Because...

you will do as I say.

Do not be so sure of that.

I am not your woman.

I will contribute greatly to our victory and return.

I hope you will welcome me then.

You think you are great to the very end.

That is what I am truly like.

I hope you do not get hurt.

What is it?

Nothing.

Here.

It is a signal pouch with colored powder.

A signal pouch?

If you are in danger,

tie it to an arrow and shoot.