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I know you have received a secret letter from the King.
And?
If you decide to raise an army,
I will hand over all the rice...
and the peddlers of Jeolla Province...
to you.
You do not believe me.
I am looking for a reason to believe you.
Were you not informed...
that we helped Yi Kang and the detached force...
in Hanyang?
I was. To be more exact,
Master Choi was the one who helped.
You just kept silent about what happened.
That was also an act of taking a risk on my end.
Yes, I agree with that.
But you still...
cannot trust me?
Because that is the best you can do.
Staying quiet.
That is what I have perceived of you until now.
I will not raise an army.
You should leave now.
I saw Baek Yi Hyun.
He has become a leader of an organization called Tenyukyo.
And apparently, his Japanese name is Oni.
What a crazy punk.
I have witnessed the Japanese violating the royal palace.
I have witnessed horrible deaths.
And worst of all,
I have witnessed the incompetence of the royal family and court.
However, none of that was more terrible than the sight...
of how much Baek Yi Hyun had changed.
General.
I do not want myself nor the peddlers of this country...
to end up becoming an ogre like Baek Yi Hyun.
And more importantly, I do not wish to become...
a rich slave...
who sells my soul to the Japanese.
Please...
trust me.
(Jeonju Hostel)
Did Deok Ki go somewhere?
He went to buy the rice crops before the harvest...
to sell those to Takeda's men.
(Pre-harvest sale of rice: Selling rice crops before harvesting them)
He should be careful so that he does not get caught.
Do not worry.
We made it seem like he is dealing...
with rice stores of Joseon.
How do you feel?
What do you mean?
Selling rice to the Japanese during times like this...
is considered an act of betraying your country.
No one will give me any credit for not selling it to them.
And someone will eventually do it.
So it would be foolish not to.
You are right.
You must have learned a thing or two about the world.
I am back.
Okay, you should go now.
Did you secure enough rice?
Yes.
You do not seem so happy.
I have something to tell you.
Let me speak first.
I cannot do this.
I know I should not be doing this.
But I cannot sell rice to the Japanese.
Ask someone else to take my place.
Then what will you do for a living?
I am a healthy man.
I am sure I will find something.
Most of the jobless beggars you see on the street...
are all pretty much healthy.
Then I will just become a beggar.
Even so,
I cannot do something that goes against my conscience.
I will sometimes come by to visit your father.
You need to pick someone to replace you before you go.
There are tons of guys who will take my place.
Not many of them would be willing to risk their lives.
Why would they need to risk their lives to sell rice?
They are not going to war.
What if that is the case?
What are you talking about?
I am going to give the rice...
to the loyal army...
so that they can have enough strength...
to defeat the Japanese.
Are you still going to quit?
- Hurray! - Hurray!
We have achieved a great victory.
We defeated the army in Pyongyang.
And our fleet defeated the Beiyang Fleet...
on the Yellow Sea.
(Beiyang Fleet: The main fleet of the Qing navy)
I knew you would win.
But that was so easy.
We did it.
If we push ahead a bit more,
we will be able to invade Qing.
You are planning to cross the borders of Joseon?
Yes, of course.
We will not stop with Joseon.
Manchuria, Liaodong,
and all the other areas of the continent...
deserve to have a taste of civilization.
That is the mission of Japan, the highest civilized nation...
of Asia.
Do not worry too much.
They may be losing, but Qing is a very big country.
They will not lose to a small country like Japan.
We are in a very urgent situation.
Why have I not heard from Jeon Bong Jun yet?
Jeon Bong Jun?
I sent a secret emissary and told him to raise an army.
(Headquarters of Jipgangso, Jeonju)
What is your opinion on the King's secret letter?
The King may have asked you to raise an army.
But I have an obligation to keep the law of this country...
and the treaty between the two nations as the governor.
I will not ask for your soldiers.
We just need your weapons.
I will support you with all our weapons and gunpowder.
Governor.
Thank you.
Please get rid of the Japanese...
from our country.
I will do that.
The peddlers will be giving us rice,
and we have the government soldiers' weapons.
Once we join forces with the bukjeob and Commander Kim,
we will easily be able to raise an army.
Did you find out Yi Kang's whereabouts?
Yes.
He appeared at the Jipgangso in Gobu two days ago.
Oni.
Did you find Lee Geon Hyung?
Yes.
I ordered some men to catch him...
while he was trying to enter the palace.
I will ask Takeda to give you a promotion.
Thank you.
Where have you been?
Who are you?
It is best that you do not know...
because you did not meet me today.
What kind of nonsense is that?
It means nothing will happen to you if you tell us everything.
I know you met Jeon Bong Jun.
You went there to tell him that the King asked him to raise an army.
That is nonsense. Jeon Bong Jun is a traitor.
Why would the King give such orders to a traitor?
Let us cut to the chase.
What was Jeon Bong Jun's answer?
I heard he dismissed everyone who volunteered to fight.
But I think he is trying to make the Japanese lower their guards.
How dare you?
Are you not ashamed of betraying your own country?
You should save your face as an aristocrat...
and just tell me the truth.
The aristocrats of Joseon are so obsessed about saving their faces.
So you should save yours.
Tell me.
What was Jeon Bong Jun's answer?
How is Yoo Wol doing?
She must be getting seriously ill. She moaned all night.
Oh, my.
Master Baek wants to see you.
What is the matter?
What is your plan?
Now that you got kicked out, you should change horses.
- But there is no other horse. - What are you talking about?
From the Japanese to Pastor Min Jong Ryul in Naju,
there are many horses you can choose from.
After riding a horse called Jeon Bong Jun,
no other horses satisfy me.
I think I will take my time. There is no hurry anyway.
If you are not interested in changing horses,
go somewhere far away with Yoo Wol.
Live happily as a farmer with her.
Would it not be more touching...
if you gave me a little money while saying that?
I know that the Jipgangso received donations.
I heard the vault is full of valuable things.
Why are you trying to send us away?
If Yoo Wol does not stop acting up,
even the Baek family will be destroyed sooner or later.
I thought the Baek family was destroyed when Yi Hyun disappeared.
He will come back when the world changes.
The Baek family has not come to an end yet.
Is that right?
I think I should hold out here to see what happens.
Now that I am speaking nicely,
do I look easy?
A dog...
shuts its mouth before biting.
If you do not take her away,
something might happen to her.
Those masked scum...
who attacked my mother...
Did you send them?
I do not know.
I hope it was not you.
Do not make me burn down the Baek family's house.
You little...
What else do you think should happen to my mother?
What?
How was I born?
How old was my mother when she gave birth to me?
Whenever I thought about that,
I wanted to come to your room with a knife at night.
What?
I only held back because you are my father.
If you want me to keep holding back,
forget about ruining my mother.
Keep...
your mouth shut like now.
Anyone who cooperates with a Jipgangso...
will be beheaded no matter what.
Pastor Min Jong Ryul in Naju.
Do not let it bother you. Get back to work, everyone.
- Oh, my. - Fine.
Boss.
- Yes? - I found him.
The man who got stabbed in the leg?
Last night, Sam Dol treated him...
with acupuncture.
His wound matches your descriptions.
I did not know there was such a reckless man in Gobu.
After beating up my mother,
he dared to get acupuncture?
Did he take off already?
- Gosh. - Stop.
Who are you?
Where are you going?
Where are you going, you little...
[VIU Ver] SBS E35 'The Nokdu Flower' "Bong Jun's Preparation for War" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
Stay still.
Move.
You are not from Gobu.
I am trying to be a nice person,
so tell me the truth.
Who is behind your gang?
He is not talking.
He should be punished at the government office.
That is what I wanted. Let us go to the government office.
- Treat me gently. - Be quiet!
- What is going on? - Hey!
I wonder who he is.
He sounds like an aristocrat.
I will be back by evening. Make him talk.
All right.
By the way,
do you have any money?
Money?
What is the matter?
Gosh.
Someone offered to hold a Buddhist ritual for my comrades.
I cannot just sit back.
I should express my gratitude.
I do not have any money.
Do you think I will not pay back?
- I really have no money. - Stay still.
Where are your hands?
What is this?
I had money.
Right here.
Thank you, Eok Seoi. I appreciate it.
No problem.
I hope it helps.
Gosh.
I am going to Mireuk Temple.
All right.
I know that the aristocrats are pointing the finger at me.
Also, the whole family thinks that I lost my chastity.
Do you agree with them?
Are you Lord Hwang?
Who are you?
Master Min Jong Ryul sent us here.
Let us follow Pastor Min's suggestion.
Even if we start people's army,
will we be able to beat them?
Why are you not saying anything?
People's army is not a good idea.
The enemy we need to fight most urgently is not a Jipgangso,
but the Japanese.
If we continue with domestic fights,
it would only benefit the Japanese.
You are as cowardly as they say.
- What... - Even people in Naju...
are talking about you.
To avoid torture,
you tried to make your sister marry an official's son.
What did you say?
In addition, after being forced to marry a Donghak member,
your sister is still walking free.
She was only forced.
Also, the marriage was not official.
You are the chief of the hyangcheong.
Should you not have more respect for customs?
I never ignored any customs.
The man's birthday document...
and wedding items were received.
That is one of the six steps...
of marriage.
(The groom sends wedding presents to the bride's family.)
Even if they did not spend the night together, the marriage is official.
That is the custom.
In Namwon, a woman killed herself after being forced to get married.
How dare you...
Will you watch your mouth?
While we are on the subject,
your sister is such an embarrassment.
Why? Is it because she did not kill herself?
According to my wife who saw her at Mireuk Temple,
your sister is holding...
a Buddhist ritual for Donghak members.
The world is coming to an end. Definitely.
Tell Pastor Min...
that I am against organizing people's army.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
Please leave now.
Were you at the workplace, my lord?
Let us go.
(Kim Hak Soo, born in 1878)
I wish you live a full life in your next life.
Rest in peace.
(Kim Hak Soo)
Who are you?
Look how she is struggling.
- Stay still. - She will not listen.
This wench is screaming so loud.
- No! - Darn it.
How noisy.
She seemed so unashamed...
even after her forced marriage with a Donghak member.
That wench was so annoying.
She is just a mere wench.
Let us go.
Why do we not enjoy this beautiful view...
over a cigarette before we go?
The world still has a long way to get better.
Darn it.
My lord.
What is the ruckus?
- Goodness. - Oh, no.
- My gosh. - What happened?
He is...
My lord, there is a serious problem. You must come to see this.
My lord, please come.
Hurry.
Myung Sim!
Myung Sim.
Do you recognize me?
Myung Sim.
How did this...
Who are those people?
Tell me. They attacked my mother too.
They were sent by Pastor Min Jong Ryul in Naju.
For what?
To form a people's army at the village where a Jipgangso is.
Darn it.
Go now.
Seeing how sad you are,
there must be humane sides of you too.
Why do you not repent what you did while you are at it?
I do not even know if my brother is dead or alive.
(Gwanghwamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Palace)
Look, Kyu Tae.
Is what the soldiers said true?
See it for yourself.
- Is this not a dead body? - Is it?
- Gosh! - My goodness!
- What is this situation? - How could this happen?
It cannot be.
Hey, you.
Official Baek?
What are you doing here?
I came to see a dead body abandoned at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
That is not what I meant.
What are you doing in Hanyang with that outfit?
I am assisting the Japanese Legation Officer.
Japanese?
There is no place for me in Joseon, that is why.
- You are here. - Did you have...
to abandon the dead body in front of Gwanghwamun Gate?
I put it at the front gate on purpose to scare the King out.
- I will clean up. - Leave it there.
Whiskey.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Please calm down, Your Majesty.
Is anyone out there?
Go bring the legation officer at the Empire of Japan Legation!
Please do not be like this. Calm down.
There is always a way out of every situation.
Why is anyone not answering?
Anyone? Lord Min!
I am calling you.
Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Do not be so distressed.
It is not that you killed him.
That man...
Why do you think he killed himself?
He must have done it in case the King would get harmed...
if people found out that he sent the secret letter to Jeon Bong Jun.
How disgraceful.
The King is not worth sacrificing his life.
There are quite a lot of such foolish people.
It is said that people are revolting against the Japanese soldiers...
in Chungcheong, Gyeongsang, and Hwanghae Provinces.
Students, Donghak members, and hunters.
From all walks of life.
They are a loyal army.
Loyal army?
They are a militia that was organized voluntarily...
to protect the country.
It is rarely found in Japanese history.
The Joseon government might be fragile,
but its people are different.
I believe you if you say so.
That is why Jeon Bong Jun concerns me.
(Episode 36 will air shortly.)
That is why Jeon Bong Jun concerns me.
Does he really have no intention to rise in arms?
I want to check it myself.
Are you going to Jeolla Province?
Yes.
It might be quite risky.
It is better than being bored.
Cheers.
(Episode 36)
Goodness.
We are almost there.
Can you go alone from here?
Of course.
I am totally fine.
Then I will get going.
Wait.
Let me ask you this since you are going to Jeolla Province.
Do you know a man named Baek Yi Kang?
He was once my brother.
But he is rather my enemy now.
I do not think so.
He was expelled from Donghak.
(Expulsion: An act of disqualifying and kicking out a member)
For hiding the ogre's identity.
Have a safe trip.
They were sent by Pastor Min Jong Ryul in Naju.
For what?
To form a people's army at the village where a Jipgangso is.
Leave if you will not buy them.
You should make straw shoes well.
Goodness gracious.
How annoying.
I see you are selling straw shoes.
Just walk past us.
Is your business going well?
Of course, we have sold a lot.
No way, I can tell you sold only a few just by looking.
Right, we have not even been able to sell a pair.
Do not tease us and just leave.
That is not how you should treat your customer.
What?
Here.
Hurry.
You sold the first pair, so I am sure your sales will hike up now.
(Jipgangso)
- My lady. - Goodness.
What are you doing in the servants' quarters?
It is also part of my house. I do not need any reason to be here.
What is that you are holding?
Is that not herbal medicine?
Goodness, darn it.
Give this to your mother.
Take it.
You seem to have been waiting here for some time.
Why do you not go inside?
Do not make me laugh.
My lady.
I found it while cleaning my husband's chamber.
I did not want to throw it out, so I am giving it to you instead.
I do not understand why I find herbal medicine to treat wounds...
every time I open a drawer in my house.
(Wounds caused by whipping)
How are you feeling?
It is bearable.
This will not do. I will get going now.
My lady.
Thank you.
I knew it was not your fault.
But my heart broke every time I saw you.
That was why I did it.
I fully understand...
how hard it must have been for you.
When I gave birth to Yi Hyun,
I put a knife below my pillow.
If it was not a son,
I was going to kill my husband...
and kill myself too.
Yoo Wol.
Yes?
I am sorry.
My lady.
My lady...
I am truly sorry.
(Jipgangso)
Why did you come out? Go stay in bed.
You were doubtful about the Jipgangso.
Why are you sticking it back on the wall?
Still, you are in charge of it. I want it to look nice and neat.
Yi Kang.
Go back to the general now. I am okay.
Goodness, Mother.
I am sure he is waiting for you.
Go.
Go serve him.
You know my name?
(Headquarters of Jipgangso, Jeonju)
You tried to kill me twice. How can I not know your name?
Well,
I did not do it out of personal feelings.
I was only trying to fulfill my duty.
You are right.
Take a seat.
I do not see Yi Kang.
He was expelled...
and does not work with us anymore.
Expelled?
Explain their assignment.
It is very simple.
Secure rice and war supplies as much as possible.
And then, at a time and location that we set,
we shall rendezvous.
I understand.
How many troops do you expect to gather?
100,000 men.
100,000 men?
That is many times more than at Jeonju Castle.
Is that possible?
Yes.
Are you joining up with others?
Please understand that I cannot say any more.
Oh, of course.
(Namwon Government Office)
Did you tell him?
Yes, but he said he will not see you.
Tell him again.
That I will not leave until he sees me.
Then how about you tell me first why...
How dare you? Go and talk to him again.
Okay.
Commander Kim.
You should come outside.
He will not leave until you see him.
I was bored and needed entertainment.
Go and tell him we shall see who has more patience.
What?
Okay.
Why do you think Commander Son...
Go and tell him.
Why are they making me go to and fro?
Darn it.
What are they doing on the trail?
Laying out a telegraphic wire.
A telegraphic wire?
With that, however far apart they are,
they can communicate with any unit.
The Japanese are laying them out all over...
the Chungcheong and Gyeongsang Provinces.
Let us kill them all.
There are not that many.
Control yourselves.
Meeting the leader of bukjeob is our priority.
(Bukjeob: A Donghak organization in Chuncheong Province)
Let us go.
Wait.
Hide.
Who are they?
Loyal soldiers from Chungcheong Province?
[VIU Ver] SBS E36 'The Nokdu Flower' "Yi Kang Comes Back to Donghak Army" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
- Are you okay? - Burn everything!
- We will. - We will.
Darn it.
Are you the bukjeob, our ally?
Yes.
Are you from the south?
General Nokdu sent us to meet Lord Choi.
I am Commander Choi Kyeong Sun of the Donghak army.
(Commander of bukjeob, Son Byung Hee)
I am Son Byung Hee.
Do excuse our insolence, Commander Son.
Oni, please put in a good word to Officer Takeda.
Do your job.
What are they doing?
How come a Japanese man does not know this punishment?
We are training the barbaric Joseon fools.
What are you doing?
You fool!
Stop.
Save me. Please save me.
My gosh.
Hong Ga.
What on earth are you doing here?
Can you not live a decent life?
If you are in this state, I cannot kill you.
Please kill me.
I cannot...
bear to take my own life.
Please kill me.
I will not resent you.
So please, just kill me.
I beg of you.
Yi Hyun!
After what you did to me...
Do you feel better?
I may die for this, but I feel much better.
You will be just fine.
You will be my henchman.
Why me of all people?
I wanted someone like you.
Someone who remembers the old me.
But someone...
who cannot go back.
Come with me.
What brings you here? Come on in.
What if a spy finds you here?
I apologize.
We urgently need your help.
Doing what?
The governor will give us a few machine guns.
But we have no bullets.
Can you get some at the treaty port?
Even if we can, it will not be that many.
I might be able to get enough if I am lucky.
I will contact Takeda...
and offer to transport the bullets unloaded at the treaty port.
Good idea.
Bong Gil.
You have a guest?
I said I am not buying rice to sell to the Japanese.
Will you be convinced if I show you my ledger?
Get out of here.
If we find out you sold even a single grain to the Japanese,
you had better beware.
Sure.
I will be prepared to give up my life.
The scumbags.
I should just set fire to the headquarters of Jipgangso.
It is not that easy to keep a secret.
You must make sure the men keep quiet.
Do not worry.
I handed out large sewing needles...
and told them to sew their mouths shut.
My gosh.
You are joking about which means you are not intimidated.
Shall we stop walking?
I am fine. We only just started to walk.
How are you fine when your breathing is shallow?
You should go back inside.
You inconsiderate brat.
This is unbelievable.
I am looking out for you and that is being inconsiderate?
Are you being considerate then?
Do you know how long it has been since we walked together?
Father. You have turned into a child.
What?
I will walk with you every day. Now sit over there.
What are you doing?
I will massage your legs for once.
Ja In.
Yes?
Do your best when you have the opportunity.
Become...
a great merchant here, okay?
Yes. I will.
I do not want myself nor the peddlers of this country...
to end up becoming an ogre like Baek Yi Hyun.
And more importantly, I do not wish to become...
a rich slave...
who sells my soul to the Japanese.
What is the matter?
What has happened to you?
Your legs are so thin.
My heart is breaking.
Did you think I would be young forever?
Darn it.
Okay, okay. I will not say things like that.
Your father will be young forever.
Like a teenager.
It is okay. Do not cry.
You silly thing.
Father...
Get out of my way!
I will not be long.
What business could an excommunicated man...
have with the general?
Go and hang out with the ogre.
My gosh.
You changed tune so quickly.
- You cannot go in there. - Come on, now.
What are you doing?
General.
Why are you here?
I have urgent news. I do not need long.
I cannot let an excommunicated man inside the headquarters.
Follow me.
Pastor Min Jong Ryul in Naju is sending men everywhere...
to gather a people's army.
Okay.
General.
Let me work for you.
What will you do?
If it is to uphold the Jipgangso,
I will do anything.
Since when did you care so much about the Jipgangso?
I was foolish.
I thought fighting at the front would change the world.
The real battlefield that changes the world...
is the Jipgangso.
Will you do anything?
Yes.
Then help raise an army.
You want me to help with what?
Raising an army.
You said you would not fight.
I told a lie to teach you a lesson.
My goodness.
I almost cursed at you just now.
You idiot.
My gosh.
I will use you a lot.
What should I do first?
Help Lady Song.
I will meet Nakamura.
Finish the deals in Gobu in the meanwhile.
Lady Song.
The headquarters of Jipgangso will send someone to help you.
Say no.
It will only arouse suspicion...
if I am seen with a Donghak follower.
He is not a Donghak follower.
What do you mean?
Baek Yi Kang.
That Man.
Protect Lady Song...
and act as a messenger between us.
See, this is how impossible it is to break destiny.
Lady Song, you have a visitor.
He is here.
Go ahead.
Go on outside.
Why are you here?
I am gathering information...
and I need a place to stay.
(Special thanks to Ha Sung Gwang)
(The Nokdu Flower)
I am gathering information...
and I need a place to stay.
Your brother is the leader of the Tenyukyo.
I brought a message from Inoue Kaoru,
Japan's legation officer.
I will find out whether it is quiet or is pretending to be quiet.
Too bad if he figures it out. I will kill him.
None. There are no straw shoes at all.
What do army suppliers purchase the most of?
Next to rice, we sell straw shoes the most.