Let us see the Great Master! Let us see the Great Master!
You mustn't do this, brothers. Please leave the area.
We were told that the Great Master was here.
Please grant us a chance to hear his teachings.
Grant us a chance!
You mustn't do this. The great Master just came out of long
hermitage. He is not here to deliver his teachings.
Return to your temples.
How can you turn us away when th Great Master is here?
Please let us see him!
Return to your temples, I said.
Master, young monks have come from all around asking
you for your teachings.
My teachings? They are of no value.
I know too little to teach anyone.
Grant them an audience. They thirst for enlightenment.
My man, my teachings have no value like I said.
This humble monk wants your teaching as well.
Master, what is hell and what is heaven?
Why do you bring up that particular subject now?
Take a look at the villa. Once omnipotent King is
confined in that small house like a prisoner.
I see your point.
I can tell you this. Heaven and hell is in your own making.
By knowing yourself, your world can be made heaven or hell.
Don't you agree? Life is this simple.
In any case, why is there still no reply from the palace?
I had no idea that master Kyungbo was such a revered monk.
Monks from all around are pleading for his teachings.
I should have known. He is the King's mentor after all.
Anyway, what's holding up the messenger I sent to the palace?
What took you so long?
Forgive me. I was made to wait while Prince Shin-guhm and the
officials discussed their reply.
I see.
Oh, the royal priest's visit is authorized.
And this letter here is to be delivered to the royal priest.
Yes, General.
Very well. Let us notify the head priest.
It is Prince Shin- guhm's earnest request.
You must do your best, Master.
Wheter it was a revolution or rebellion,
What? A rebellion?
It was an unauthorized military action. To call it a revolution
would be incorrect. Besides, there was carnage.
Silence!
A son asks me to calm his father's heart, so I will try
for the people of this land.
Thank you. It is your duty as the royal priest.
But I am not in control of His Majesty's heart.
What he chooses to do is his own decision.
I understand.
Well, now that your visit has been authorized, shall we go?
Yes.
This way, Master.
Master! Grant us your teachings!
Master! They say you will deliver the world from suffering!
Step aside! Step aside! Escort the master to the villa!
Goodness, it is as if Buddha himself has come back to life!
What? Master Kyungbo is coming?
Yes, Your Majesty.
He is being escorted by General Padal's guards.
Is this true? Has Prince Shin- guhm authorized his visit?
Yes, Your Grace.And he sent the master a personal letter as well.
The royal priest Kyungbo is coming!
Announce us.
What are you waiting for?
Your Majesty, Master Kyungbo of Oakryong Temple has arrived.
Master Kyungbo seeks audience with you.
I big you greetings, Your Majesty. It has been years.
Oh, Master!
I heard about the tragedy. Your grief must be immense.
May I come in?
You are the royal priest. You must come in.
Tighten the security. Don't let anyone near this villa.
Yes, General.
庆甫：贫僧很晚才得知消息。该是有多凄惨啊？
羞死人了，大师...当真羞死人了...
陛下是号令三韩的大皇帝。
连眼泪也落下了么？
是因为委屈啊。朕晚年这副模样实在太凄惨。
贫僧来此以前，已听说过先前一段时日的情况。
但这也是陛下所怀有的业之一。 谁也避不开这业障因缘。
对，看来是这样。否则怎会有这等事？
混账儿子竟将朕建立的百济国偷了去...
贵恙如何？
听说陛下背疮甚重。
医员已警告过了。
说是若再勉强，背疮便要向内迸裂...
真是...
说是要内外迸裂，最后五脏六腑都会腐烂停止。
姑比：陛下...
陛下是号令三韩数十年之人。如此当真教贫僧心痛。
正如大师所言，这若是业障该怎办？
所以贫僧要禀告陛下... 皇都的神剑太子殿下向贫僧寄来了书信。
神剑那混账？什么书信？
无论如何，二位也是父子。
这帝国不也是陛下所建立？
请二位和解吧。
大师！你刚刚讲的便是这意思？
是要朕原谅那班盗匪似的混账？
大师就是来谈这件事的不成？
怎会如此？
贫僧只是因忧心百济国之将来、 乃至三韩之将来才来到此处。
这就是了。迟早总要有人统一三韩。
不论是我们百济还是高丽。
神剑那混账没有这器量，所以朕才不将御座交给他。
于是他就杀死了兄弟，赶走了朕，篡夺了朕的位置！
无论再怎样，小碗之器也变不成大缸之器。
您明白吗，大师？
现在朕郁闷的就是这件事。
那混账要把朕迄今成就的帝国之梦全都毁了！
您明白没有？
是，陛下。贫僧明白这番话的意思。
可原本人是如此，国家亦是如此； 都是空手而来，空手而去。
请勿太执着。
执着？勿太执着？那要朕怎么办？
这是朕穷尽一生建立的帝国。
现在那贼匪似的儿子却要毁了它！
他被御座蒙蔽双眼，就要毁了一切！
陛下，请您息怒吧，陛下！
不是执着。朕是因感到虚妄才如此。
这帝国是如何建立的，这国家是如何开创的！
这百济是何等的国家啊——
南无观世音菩萨...
这世上有诸般病症。
如今陛下的背疮固然沉重，但却是心病更重。
请抛去吧。请将心中负累全都卸下。
抛去？卸下？要怎么做？
此事全在于心。
只要一瞬回首，全然不同的天地便在后方。
请您放下此恨。
可这成么？大师您觉得这能成么？
我的孩子含冤而死。真能放下这恨吗？
我那孩子的魂魄正在九泉之下流浪，大师。
贫僧再讲一遍。一切全在于心。
怨恨岂是一朝一夕间能够洗刷？
要一个一个地解开这心结。
这话说得好，但做来却不易。
不，这是不可能的事情。
朕越是想忘记，便越是燃起那那憎恨之火...
您让朕怎么办？
贫僧会在此刹停留一段时日。
反正已得到皇都允准，贫僧便陪伴陛下分担这痛苦。
无论如何，多谢大师了。
首先，须为金刚太子殿下与陛下爱惜的 忠臣波珍粲进行荐渡祭。
荐渡祭？
难道不当引导那些冤死的亡魂么？
多谢大师这番话。当真多谢您举行这荐渡祭。
要是不这样，我每日都要像夜里做梦般 看见我们金刚，大师。
贫僧会在此刹内搭建佛坛，立即着手此事。
陛下，请缓缓将怒火之发端尽数抛却。
这段时日里贫僧会协助您。
多谢。当真多谢您，大师。
父王，救救儿臣...救救儿臣，父王...
父王...！
陛下...陛下...
Good grief!
How can I stop them from paying homage to buddha?
How long is this supposed to take?
They say it would be days.
Days?
I don't like this. Have you reported this to the palace?
Yes, General. The palace was notified before they began.
Oh dear...
What? A memorial service?
Yes, Your Highness.
The royal priest Kyungbo is leading the ceremony.
A memorial service? It is in honor of Prince Geum-kang.
Yes, Prime Minister.
It is reasonable. We've asked the royal priest to help is
appease His Majesty. He is trying different ways to comfort him.
Perhaps. Let us not be bothered by it.
But we've called Prince Geum- kang a criminal of high treason.
Hold a memorial service for criminals?
They are already dead. All we care about is
assuaging my father. Who knows? This might diffuse his anger.
- General Shin, - Yes, Your Highness.
instruct General padal to leave them alone.
We don't need to stop them. In fact, tell him to loosen
the security and avoid unnecessary interference.
We can't upset my father any more than he already is.
Yes, Your Highness.
This is not a good idea...
What is wrong, Your Highness?
My life is pathetic! pathetic!
Look at me. My hair is full of grays and I have nothing.
Kobe must be having a time of her life right now.
Your Highness...
I am over sixty years old and I have nothing to show for.
My son Prince Shin-guhm is irresolute and His Majesty
is pathetic. What is to become of this royal house?
What is to become of this kingdom and this old woman?
Your Highness, Prince Shin-guhm will soon rise to the throne and
you will be the Empress Dowager. What worries you?
The Empress Dowager? What's the use when I've lost my husband?
The world will mock me and call me an evil wench who
kicked out her husband.
Your Highness...
Every passing day is a torture for me...
I might find some peace and closure once Shin-guhm rises
to the throne...I feel so unsettled right now...
庆甫：人生无常，诸行无常。
万事不过昙华一现。
如今再如何议论天下， 往后今日之事不过一渺远传说。
这传说也将随岁月与风散去，终归破败隐没。
何谓历史？
不过贪妄众生押上性命为注， 争相求活留存的记录而已。
陛下须知道。
今日之行迹不过明日之谈资。
执着何物，留恋何物？一切俱是无常。
- Hear me, subjects. - Yes, Your Majesty.
We've invested much time and effort investigating the current
state of Bekjae. We learned that new government is gearing up for
a final battle with us following the overthrow.
Thus I have called this meeting to discuss our countermeasures.
If I may speak, each department has worked out a comprehensive
countermeasure. We, Koryo, already have Shilla under
our protection, and we are facing Khitan forces to the north.
Strengthening the military is our priority first and foremost.
As the minister of military, I couldn't agree more with the
imperial guardian. We've already issued an extensive mobilization
order and began to strengthen our armed forces.
So far, nearly 100 000 soldiers are ready to stricke on command.
A hundred thousand?
Your Majesty need not worry about the northern frontier as well.
We've rallied the nomad tribes in the outer frontier between
Koryo and Khitan and fortified our defense.
Rivet your attention to subjugation of Bekjae.
Your Majesty, internal conflict is intense in Bekjae, and Your
Majesty's appeasement policy is in the works.
But if bloodshed is unavoidable, perhaps we should strike first.
General Park speaks the thruth, Your Majesty.
Striking the enemy in vulnerable moments is basic in art of war.
Command us to strike, Your Majesty.
I agree. We do not need to hesitate.
We've gathered sufficient information about the enemy
and the troops are well prepared. Command us to strike.
Your Majesty, the warriors' request is appropriate.
But you have subjugated Shilla with your virtue.
Bekjae is exhauted from chaos of the overthrow right now.
I recommend patience.
So do I. We have waited a long time.
We can wait a little more and observe the developments.
- General Bok, - Yes, Your Majesty.
You are in charge of the intelligence operation.
What do you think about the current state of Bekjae?
They are not to be taken lightly.
Despite the recent change in the government, they've managed
to increase their military force to over 100 000 troops.
General Shin Duk and Kyun-hwon's brother Neungyae are in command
of the military, and Neunghwan has assumed the duty of late
Choi Seung-woo as the military strategist.
But it's odd. They overthrew the king and took over the regime,
but Prince Shin-guhm has not ascended to the throne.
We continue to investigate that through our informants.
It appears they are trying to feel out regional powers
and secure King Kyun-hwon's approval at the same time.
Whenever it may be, Koryo and Bekjae must vie for superiority.
And we must be fully prepared for that battle.
That's right. Our military must be prepared to move out on command.
Such preparations are already complete.
As I have said, Koryo army is ready to extinguish any enemy.
The royal advisor has accurately predicted the state's fortune
through astrology and divination. What is in Bekjae's future?
The late Lord Choi Ung had said that the mastery of the Three
Kingdoms would be yours.
I assure you again. Soon you will enter the imperial city of Bekjae
and comfort its citizens.
I will enter the imperial city of Bekjae?
Without fail, Your Majesty. But now is not the time.
Be patient. The heavens will show you the way.
The heavens will show me the way? The heavens?
It certainly is not an unpleasant remark.
- Hear me, subjects. - Yes, Your Majesty.
It is clear that Bekjae is undergoing a great change.
There has been an overthrow, and King Kyun-hwon's son has
become its new ruler. They have continued to strengthen
their military and their force is now 100 000 strong.
Our encounter is inevitable. We must make thorough
preparations and win the final battle. Do you understand?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will soon begin personnal inspection of the military.
Make sure no details are overlooked.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Why are they holding this meeting?
I am told they are discussing the Bekjae discussion.
But of course. Something is about to happen.
They must discuss countermeasures.
His Majesty is trying to make contact with King Kyun-hwon
and prepare the troops for war at the same time.
Yes. He is approaching the enemy by both gentle and hard approach.
The time is drawing near. Perhaps unification will
be realized in our lifetime after all.
Yes, Your Highness.
How wonderful that would be to see the peninsula united...
And it is within our reach. I can see it coming.
Did you say that you are from Koryo?
Yes, Master. I am a merchant returning from Koryo.
I was asked to deliver this letter in strict confidence.
Who is this letter from?
All I kows is that this is a letter from Lord Ahjagae
to his son.
Lord Ahjagae? To his son?
Yes, that is all I know. Well then.
Wait, do you mean that Lord Ahjagae is still alive?
Yes, that is what I am told.Good-bye, Master.
Oh dear!Lord Ahjagae is His Majesty's father!
And his son would be His Majesty!
A letter from Koryo... What am I to do?
Do I intercept this letter? But it is a letter from a
father to,a son. Dear, oh dear...
陛下，您如何看这荐渡祭？
陛下须知道。
容贫僧先问，陛下是何人？
陛下可曾回首自身？陛下可当真是英雄？
为满足陛下之欲心，有多少百姓死去？
眼下他们可也背负苦痛之负累而挣扎？
金刚太子当真如此宝贵么？
那么，一无名军卒于其父母， 又是何其宝贵爱惜之儿女？
如此军卒已死去数千数万。
陛下一声令下，他们便这般死去。 您可还觉得冤屈？
这荐渡祭是为他们所有人而设。
这不单是为金刚太子与波珍粲二人， 也是为无数逝去亡魂所设的荐渡祭。
是为陛下平生之过祈祷的荐渡祭。
原谅我，金刚...
原谅我，波珍粲...
众魂灵啊，原谅我吧...
都是我的贪欲...都是我的过错...
原谅我 ...都原谅我吧...都原谅我吧...
We've been praying for days. Do you feel some relief?
...I don't know.
Everything starts from within.
It is I who determine my future and create my destiny.
And it is I who can liberate myself as well.
Let us go inside.
Please sit down.
I have told you many things during the past few days of service.
These weren't teachings as much as they were insight about life.
Yes, I know. Yes, all is vanity in life...
This service is to comfort the spirits of the dead, but it is
also to comfort their survivors. Do you feel at peace?
Peace? How could I feel at peace?
If only I could...
What is done. They have died and you are alive.
It won't be long before my time is up.
I am likely to die here swallowing my wrath.
What about unification of the Three Kingdoms?
Unification?
The peninsula must be unified. And you have fought for decades
and sacrificed countless lives for this goal.
How do you see the future of Bekjae?
My sons will end up surrendering it to Wang Guhn.
I know my sons very well. That will be Bekjae's end.
Do you really foresee that happening?
Why else would I have tried so hard to put Geum-kang on
the throne? Shin-guhm doesn't have what it takes!
If your predictions are correct, Koryo will unify
the Three kingdoms.
Yes.
Then who in Koryo do you think will achieve this?
Who? Who else but Wang Guhn?
Then why not hold hands with the king of Koryo and unify
the Three Kingdoms together?
Together, Your Majesty.
Pardon me? Did you just say together, master?
But how, Master?
If you end the rivalry and join hands, the Three Kingdoms will
soon be one.
Are you telling me to stoop before Wang Guhn?
No, I am urging you to join hands with him.
With Wang Guhn?
You've already lost your throne. Your dream of mastery of Three
Kingdoms has been shattered. But there is a way.
All you have to do is join hands with the Emperor of Koryo.
Master! Are you here to talk me into this?
Did Wang Guhn send you from Koryo?
I am not one to come and go at anyone's request.
I knew this day was coming decade ago.
What do you mean?
I saw Your Majesty's destiny and burdens of past incarnations.
And I knew that this day would come.
The kingdom you have founded will not endure.
Perhaps you should bring it to a close yourself.
Master!
Master Dosun was my mentor. He has taught me astrology
and geomancy, and taught me how to see a man's fate through the
eyes of Buddha. Thus I was able to see your fate.
Your Majesty, it is time to reap what you have sown.
Master!
It is fortunate that you have this chance.
You can be a part of the grand enterprise of unification as well.
Will you try, Your Majesty?
Master!