Dae Wang Sejong (2008): Season 1, Episode 40 - Episode #1.40 - full transcript
Withdraw your decision, Father.
I cannot accept your abdication.
Father, I beg you to withdraw
your decision to abdicate.
Are you... serious about this abdication?
He can't be serious.
Why would he abdicate the throne
now when the country is dealing
with pirate attacks and famine?
It's likely he will retract his decision.
What could His Majesty be trying to
accomplish by threatening to step down?
Perhaps he is punishing the retainers
who audaciously harassed
the newly installed Crown Prince.
Did you say that one who
tied the knot must untie it?
This knot is for you to untie, Left Minister.
Minister Shim!
Turn in your resignation.
Why do you think His Majesty
is insisting on this abdication?
He is telling us he will not renounce
the Crown Prince with or without
public or divine blessings.
I have no reason to resign.
I was doing my duty as
the Prince's mentor...
This is your last chance
to show your loyalty.
This country is beleaguered
with problems small and large.
We do not have the time to
waste on this matter....
- So...
- What if...
What if he's serious about this abdication?
You mustn't abuse your body like this.
The King is the kingdom itself, I said.
I am unprepared to rule the kingdom.
I will be your shadow.
So do not be afraid.
Rise to the throne.
We have a problem, sir.
Let's go.
His Majesty is moving to Sugang Palace?
Does this mean he really is
serious about this abdication?
It's premature.
Are you afraid?
You will be the new King's biggest
enemy if he abdicates his throne.
Japanese pirates are causing
havoc in the south coast.
Will the new King be able to handle it?
This could cause quite
a storm in the country...
Will rising to the throne right now be
a good thing for the Crown Prince?
It will be if his only other
option is a rain ritual
witch could result in
complete loss of public favor.
Your Majesty, we beg you
to reconsider your abdication!
We beg you, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, you must
watch over this kingdom!
Watch over this kingdom!
Withdraw your decision!
Would you remove the parasol?
It is unfitting for a sinner
who seeks forgiveness.
Rain!
It's raining!
Reconsider your abdication, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty...
I see that Heaven approves of my decision.
Stop this protest now.
But Your Majesty...
This is my eighteenth year on the throne.
You've been riding on a
tiger's back long enough.
Your Majesty...
If you don't stop the protest, what will
happen to your new King in this rain?
Royal Attendant.
Instruct the Royal Kitchen to bring
something to warm and soothing.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Who will help the new King run this
state if all of these men are in bed ill?
I made this decision to step down
for health reasons which caused
difficulties in administering the state,
so fight me no more on this matter.
However, with only two months of
time as a Crown Prince under his belt,
state affairs in its entirety would
be too much for the young King.
Therefore, important military affairs
including staffing decisions will be
handled by me until the King
reaches ripe age of thirty.
So be advised and continue
your good work.
Your Highness, please rise and come inside.
You must prepare for your enthronement.
Your Highness...
Would you like to take...
a trip to the hot springs?
Doe may not be the eldest son,
but you are passing on the scepter
in your lifetime as you so desired,
so why not unburden your
shoulders and relax?
Not yet, my Queen.
There is no time for that yet.
Why are we here, Your Highness?
Master, how big of a man
do you suppose I am now?
This big?
Can I embrace the world
with these arms of mine?
Your Highness...
I... have doubts.
To get a grip on the spiraling public
sentiment, some of you suggested
political negotiation, and some of
you suggested that I pray to Heaven.
While you were butting
heads with frustration,
I did nothing but my
feed my fear in hiding.
Yet the world says I am the wise
one and tells me to be its King.
But I am not the wise one.
Collective wisdom!
Would you share your knowledge
and insight with me?
Give me your wisdom so I may be a
wise and benevolent King of Joseon.
How long have you been by my side?
This is my tenth year.
Go to the new King now.
Your Majesty...
Serve him as you served me. No...
Serve him better than you've served me.
There are numerous men in this
court who has had the thrill of
choosing their own King.
They will want to control the King next...
Your Majesty...
That's human nature.
I need you to be my eyes and ears.
Stay close to the new King and tell
me who dare tries to control him.
Jo Malseng as Administer of Memorials?
It's not enough that he has control
over military affairs, now he wants
to put his right-hand man next to the
new King and keep him under watch?
Then tell him not to abdicate.
He wants to tend to military affairs
until the King is 30. That's 8 years.
He wants to put the King on the throne
as a puppet for the next 8 years!
It doesn't seem right to me either.
How many retainers
do you think would obey a King
who's been a puppet for 8 years?
I'm sure today was a
long day for you as well.
What prompts you to request private
audience at this time of the night?
With all due respect, I did not
request private audience with the King.
I came to speak to my in-law to discuss
our son's future as his parents.
Our son's future?
If you must abdicate your throne,
turn control of military affairs over
to the new King as well.
It's not the right time yet.
You'll never know the right time.
Children are subject of
constant worry for parents.
An eighty-year-old mother still
worries about her sixty-year-old son,
and that's just human nature.
What is your point?
You mustn't make a puppet
out of the new King.
A puppet?
No man will give absolute loyalty
to a King who has his father
looming over his shoulders.
Including yourself?
Your Majesty...
Leave.
You must allow him to lead
the country his own way.
What way is that?
That naive and unrealistic way where
everyone is loved and forgiven including
those who conspire to
commit high treason?
Would you rather he continued the
violent, merciless rule where the
sword is the only thing that
can maintain the regime?
You must trust your son.
Not your dominance but your trust
is what will make the new King
grow bigger and stronger.
Did you wish to see me?
Doe.
I never called you by
your first name much.
I can't blame really myself since we
hardly got to spend time together...
But I feel somewhat sad and
regretful that I will not be able to
call you by your name at all after tonight.
Father...
Thank you... for becoming a fine man.
I never gave you much attention,
but you grew up to be a great man
fit to rule a kingdom
and I'm very grateful.
Be a benevolent King.
Violence will end with me.
I will reap the seed of violence I've sown,
so I want you to become a benevolent King.
Hear ye!
The New King is to be enthroned on the...
tenth day of August, on this year 1418!
In honor of this joyous event,
those imprisoned for all crimes
excluding murder and high treason
will be pardoned and released!
In addition, town councils across
the country will open their silos to
the public for distribution of grain!
My lord, we have a new King.
They're giving away grains
at the town hall. May I go?
At last you abdicated your
throne, Your Majesty...
Cho-um!
Jung-um!
Sam-um!
I am not yet a wise man.
Collective wisdom!
Would you share your knowledge
and insight with me?
Not only will we share our wisdom
but our hearts and our lives as well.
Have no fear, Your Majesty.
You will renew this country
with your own hands.
What would happen if we fired
all of the cannons into the sky?
Is there no weapon that
can defeat Heaven?
King Sejong - Fourth King of Joseon
After 18 years of King Taejong's reign
in this 26th year of Joseon's birth.
It is with trepidation that I hereby
declare succession to the throne.
The throne is a seat bequeathed
by Heaven and the people,
and so I will serve the
people as I serve Heaven.
Long Live the King!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Stop, Officer Jeong!
Wait! Stop!
Your Majesty, we have a problem!
What could be a greater problem
than a subordinate official barging
into the audience hall?
At the abdicated King's office...
Are you talking about the order
to conquer Tsushima Island?
Conquer?
I see you still treat your acquaintances
prior to kingship like friends.
Some degree of formality must be
maintained between master and servant.
Remember.
You are no longer a prince.
You're a sovereign King of this state.
The abdicated King is preparing a
great conquest of Tsushima Island.
For that reason, he has ordered us to
compile a proposal outlining a special
tax law to secure war funds.
Special tax law?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Prepare to fire!
Fire!
Next we will compare the speed of
Japanese ship against our war ship.
Our ship is clearly slower
than the Japanese ship.
Why?
It's largely due to the material.
Our ships are constructed of pine while
the Japanese use Japanese cedar.
Any ideas to improve the speed?
I believe an attachment
at the bow might help.
It's good to know we have you to rely on.
Thank you, Your Eminence.
So Sadamori,
Lord of Tsushima Island
Pyoung Mahngo...
Traitor Pyoung Dojeon's son?
Can we win him over?
I don't think there will be a problem.
This is bogus!
You're all in on this together!
You set me up!
Thank you.
It's the least I can do
for a fellow Japanese.
I'm from Tsushima.
Tsushima Island conquest...
Don't you think it's untimely?
They have been harassing our
south coast long enough, my King.
The country is still suffering
from drought and food shortage.
Public sentiment will turn further away
if we attempt to collect special taxes.
There are many ways to
control public sentiment.
This conquest will help us get
back the public trust we lost.
It is too much burden
for the public to bear.
I want to find a diplomatic
approach to solving this problem.
Later.
You can do that later.
Your Eminence...
This is the first year of your reign.
It is more important to display your
strength than your love right now.
It is so that the people
will trust and follow you.
A powerful King?
Silence domestic complaints
by waging a war?
Since when does manipulating
public sentiment constitute strength?
This is worse than suppressing
them by force!
But Japanese raids are indeed
a big problem in the south coast.
Things are quite chaotic
in the lower three states.
It is to calm the public outcries.
How can you say this is manipulation?
Why can't we build a stronghold
and keep them out?
Sometimes offense is the best defense.
Did the abdicated King already get to you?
Officer Jeong!
Deputy Minister Gang was always
a foot servant to the abdicated King.
Stop this!
I am against this conquest
regardless of the purpose.
Why would you send
thousands of men to war
when you can solve the problem
with this little thing?
Oh, I need a drink...
Now even the abdicated
King is pushing me to drink!
What did I tell you?
Without control of military
affairs, he is just a puppet.
I do believe it is crucial
for the stability of the state
that orders come from one place...
This is quite frustrating!
Your Majesty...
Do you think I should
support the conquest?
Are you afraid to defy your father?
No, it's because I trust your judgment.
Your Majesty...
I've trusted your judgment as
a soldier wholeheartedly since
my days in Gyeongsung.
If you think this is a good idea,
I am ready to consider the
positive aspects of this conquest.
Take it.
Relax.
I'm comfortable as I am, Your Majesty.
When are you going to stop
acting like my foot servant?
You're a leader of this
country's military.
Sangin.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It's reassuring to have you
in the Ministry of Military.
I do need someone who
will be my hands and feet.
A foot servant...
Innkeeper!
Innkeeper!
- Bring me more wine!
- We're out!
Don't lie to me, woman!
Bring me my wine!
Why would she bring you wine
when she's got paying customers?
Mind your own...
You can't come to places
like this anymore...
Aren't you going to pour me a drink?
But...
Stop drinking so much if you don't
like me coming to places like this.
I heard you've been drinking
almost every day lately.
Why are you partying when I'm
the one who got the promotion?
Because I'm so frustrated!
That's a perfect excuse.
Quit your drinking.
It's not as easy as it sounds.
You won't be able to drink
even if you want to anymore.
You're going to be too busy for that.
You told me once to make a deal.
Remember?
Are you talking about
Left Minister Park Eun?
Is that offer still open?
May I ask where you have been?
I was told you had a drink
with the Royal Secretary
at an unsecured location in the city.
Is it your job to have me watched?
My job is to serve you properly.
You are no longer a prince but
a sovereign King of this state.
I've asked you to keep a distance from
your acquaintances prior to kingship.
Have you forgotten?
No, I have not.
How much longer will you act like
a child surrounded by your aides?
For a long time, I hope.
The sensorate officials will not
tolerate inner circle domination.
Are the sensorate officials
under your control as well?
It's rather intimidating.
Inner circle domination?
I guess I should start
cleaning up around the King.
Where are we going, Your Majesty?
To see my close advisers.
Your Majesty...
Your Majesty the King!
Take your seats.
What is this occasion?
This is an exam to select
men of wisdom, Minister Jo.
Chosen ones will be in the
circle of my closest advisers.
There is no way I can fight
you and win, Minister Jo.
That's why I'd like you to be at
the core of my inner-circle politics.
Your Majesty...
Be their examiner
the judge that will test and choose
who among these men are wisest.
I know you are more than capable from
what my father has told me about you.
Begin.
The poem subject!
Remember, Minister Jo.
Anyone who is willing and able
to share their wisdom with me
is my aide no matter who they
are or where they come from.
You'd like me to be the director
of the Hall of Worthies?
I am sorry to have to ask when
you are busy as it is with your
duties as Left State Councilor.
Are you telling me to stop
putting pressure on you?
Park Eun
I am acknowledging our
outstanding ability as an auditor.
Chances are we will go
forward with this conquest,
and collection of special taxes
will become unavoidable.
I am thinking of securing majority of
that tax revenue through tax audits.
Secure tax revenue from the aristocracy?
Collect unlawfully secured wealth.
Would you research this subject with
the scholars of the Hall of Worthies
and help me put a feasible
policy together?
Hall of Worthies...
I will use this place as a treasure
house of wisdom and find ways
that will benefit this kingdom...
I cannot accept your abdication.
Father, I beg you to withdraw
your decision to abdicate.
Are you... serious about this abdication?
He can't be serious.
Why would he abdicate the throne
now when the country is dealing
with pirate attacks and famine?
It's likely he will retract his decision.
What could His Majesty be trying to
accomplish by threatening to step down?
Perhaps he is punishing the retainers
who audaciously harassed
the newly installed Crown Prince.
Did you say that one who
tied the knot must untie it?
This knot is for you to untie, Left Minister.
Minister Shim!
Turn in your resignation.
Why do you think His Majesty
is insisting on this abdication?
He is telling us he will not renounce
the Crown Prince with or without
public or divine blessings.
I have no reason to resign.
I was doing my duty as
the Prince's mentor...
This is your last chance
to show your loyalty.
This country is beleaguered
with problems small and large.
We do not have the time to
waste on this matter....
- So...
- What if...
What if he's serious about this abdication?
You mustn't abuse your body like this.
The King is the kingdom itself, I said.
I am unprepared to rule the kingdom.
I will be your shadow.
So do not be afraid.
Rise to the throne.
We have a problem, sir.
Let's go.
His Majesty is moving to Sugang Palace?
Does this mean he really is
serious about this abdication?
It's premature.
Are you afraid?
You will be the new King's biggest
enemy if he abdicates his throne.
Japanese pirates are causing
havoc in the south coast.
Will the new King be able to handle it?
This could cause quite
a storm in the country...
Will rising to the throne right now be
a good thing for the Crown Prince?
It will be if his only other
option is a rain ritual
witch could result in
complete loss of public favor.
Your Majesty, we beg you
to reconsider your abdication!
We beg you, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, you must
watch over this kingdom!
Watch over this kingdom!
Withdraw your decision!
Would you remove the parasol?
It is unfitting for a sinner
who seeks forgiveness.
Rain!
It's raining!
Reconsider your abdication, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty...
I see that Heaven approves of my decision.
Stop this protest now.
But Your Majesty...
This is my eighteenth year on the throne.
You've been riding on a
tiger's back long enough.
Your Majesty...
If you don't stop the protest, what will
happen to your new King in this rain?
Royal Attendant.
Instruct the Royal Kitchen to bring
something to warm and soothing.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Who will help the new King run this
state if all of these men are in bed ill?
I made this decision to step down
for health reasons which caused
difficulties in administering the state,
so fight me no more on this matter.
However, with only two months of
time as a Crown Prince under his belt,
state affairs in its entirety would
be too much for the young King.
Therefore, important military affairs
including staffing decisions will be
handled by me until the King
reaches ripe age of thirty.
So be advised and continue
your good work.
Your Highness, please rise and come inside.
You must prepare for your enthronement.
Your Highness...
Would you like to take...
a trip to the hot springs?
Doe may not be the eldest son,
but you are passing on the scepter
in your lifetime as you so desired,
so why not unburden your
shoulders and relax?
Not yet, my Queen.
There is no time for that yet.
Why are we here, Your Highness?
Master, how big of a man
do you suppose I am now?
This big?
Can I embrace the world
with these arms of mine?
Your Highness...
I... have doubts.
To get a grip on the spiraling public
sentiment, some of you suggested
political negotiation, and some of
you suggested that I pray to Heaven.
While you were butting
heads with frustration,
I did nothing but my
feed my fear in hiding.
Yet the world says I am the wise
one and tells me to be its King.
But I am not the wise one.
Collective wisdom!
Would you share your knowledge
and insight with me?
Give me your wisdom so I may be a
wise and benevolent King of Joseon.
How long have you been by my side?
This is my tenth year.
Go to the new King now.
Your Majesty...
Serve him as you served me. No...
Serve him better than you've served me.
There are numerous men in this
court who has had the thrill of
choosing their own King.
They will want to control the King next...
Your Majesty...
That's human nature.
I need you to be my eyes and ears.
Stay close to the new King and tell
me who dare tries to control him.
Jo Malseng as Administer of Memorials?
It's not enough that he has control
over military affairs, now he wants
to put his right-hand man next to the
new King and keep him under watch?
Then tell him not to abdicate.
He wants to tend to military affairs
until the King is 30. That's 8 years.
He wants to put the King on the throne
as a puppet for the next 8 years!
It doesn't seem right to me either.
How many retainers
do you think would obey a King
who's been a puppet for 8 years?
I'm sure today was a
long day for you as well.
What prompts you to request private
audience at this time of the night?
With all due respect, I did not
request private audience with the King.
I came to speak to my in-law to discuss
our son's future as his parents.
Our son's future?
If you must abdicate your throne,
turn control of military affairs over
to the new King as well.
It's not the right time yet.
You'll never know the right time.
Children are subject of
constant worry for parents.
An eighty-year-old mother still
worries about her sixty-year-old son,
and that's just human nature.
What is your point?
You mustn't make a puppet
out of the new King.
A puppet?
No man will give absolute loyalty
to a King who has his father
looming over his shoulders.
Including yourself?
Your Majesty...
Leave.
You must allow him to lead
the country his own way.
What way is that?
That naive and unrealistic way where
everyone is loved and forgiven including
those who conspire to
commit high treason?
Would you rather he continued the
violent, merciless rule where the
sword is the only thing that
can maintain the regime?
You must trust your son.
Not your dominance but your trust
is what will make the new King
grow bigger and stronger.
Did you wish to see me?
Doe.
I never called you by
your first name much.
I can't blame really myself since we
hardly got to spend time together...
But I feel somewhat sad and
regretful that I will not be able to
call you by your name at all after tonight.
Father...
Thank you... for becoming a fine man.
I never gave you much attention,
but you grew up to be a great man
fit to rule a kingdom
and I'm very grateful.
Be a benevolent King.
Violence will end with me.
I will reap the seed of violence I've sown,
so I want you to become a benevolent King.
Hear ye!
The New King is to be enthroned on the...
tenth day of August, on this year 1418!
In honor of this joyous event,
those imprisoned for all crimes
excluding murder and high treason
will be pardoned and released!
In addition, town councils across
the country will open their silos to
the public for distribution of grain!
My lord, we have a new King.
They're giving away grains
at the town hall. May I go?
At last you abdicated your
throne, Your Majesty...
Cho-um!
Jung-um!
Sam-um!
I am not yet a wise man.
Collective wisdom!
Would you share your knowledge
and insight with me?
Not only will we share our wisdom
but our hearts and our lives as well.
Have no fear, Your Majesty.
You will renew this country
with your own hands.
What would happen if we fired
all of the cannons into the sky?
Is there no weapon that
can defeat Heaven?
King Sejong - Fourth King of Joseon
After 18 years of King Taejong's reign
in this 26th year of Joseon's birth.
It is with trepidation that I hereby
declare succession to the throne.
The throne is a seat bequeathed
by Heaven and the people,
and so I will serve the
people as I serve Heaven.
Long Live the King!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Stop, Officer Jeong!
Wait! Stop!
Your Majesty, we have a problem!
What could be a greater problem
than a subordinate official barging
into the audience hall?
At the abdicated King's office...
Are you talking about the order
to conquer Tsushima Island?
Conquer?
I see you still treat your acquaintances
prior to kingship like friends.
Some degree of formality must be
maintained between master and servant.
Remember.
You are no longer a prince.
You're a sovereign King of this state.
The abdicated King is preparing a
great conquest of Tsushima Island.
For that reason, he has ordered us to
compile a proposal outlining a special
tax law to secure war funds.
Special tax law?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Prepare to fire!
Fire!
Next we will compare the speed of
Japanese ship against our war ship.
Our ship is clearly slower
than the Japanese ship.
Why?
It's largely due to the material.
Our ships are constructed of pine while
the Japanese use Japanese cedar.
Any ideas to improve the speed?
I believe an attachment
at the bow might help.
It's good to know we have you to rely on.
Thank you, Your Eminence.
So Sadamori,
Lord of Tsushima Island
Pyoung Mahngo...
Traitor Pyoung Dojeon's son?
Can we win him over?
I don't think there will be a problem.
This is bogus!
You're all in on this together!
You set me up!
Thank you.
It's the least I can do
for a fellow Japanese.
I'm from Tsushima.
Tsushima Island conquest...
Don't you think it's untimely?
They have been harassing our
south coast long enough, my King.
The country is still suffering
from drought and food shortage.
Public sentiment will turn further away
if we attempt to collect special taxes.
There are many ways to
control public sentiment.
This conquest will help us get
back the public trust we lost.
It is too much burden
for the public to bear.
I want to find a diplomatic
approach to solving this problem.
Later.
You can do that later.
Your Eminence...
This is the first year of your reign.
It is more important to display your
strength than your love right now.
It is so that the people
will trust and follow you.
A powerful King?
Silence domestic complaints
by waging a war?
Since when does manipulating
public sentiment constitute strength?
This is worse than suppressing
them by force!
But Japanese raids are indeed
a big problem in the south coast.
Things are quite chaotic
in the lower three states.
It is to calm the public outcries.
How can you say this is manipulation?
Why can't we build a stronghold
and keep them out?
Sometimes offense is the best defense.
Did the abdicated King already get to you?
Officer Jeong!
Deputy Minister Gang was always
a foot servant to the abdicated King.
Stop this!
I am against this conquest
regardless of the purpose.
Why would you send
thousands of men to war
when you can solve the problem
with this little thing?
Oh, I need a drink...
Now even the abdicated
King is pushing me to drink!
What did I tell you?
Without control of military
affairs, he is just a puppet.
I do believe it is crucial
for the stability of the state
that orders come from one place...
This is quite frustrating!
Your Majesty...
Do you think I should
support the conquest?
Are you afraid to defy your father?
No, it's because I trust your judgment.
Your Majesty...
I've trusted your judgment as
a soldier wholeheartedly since
my days in Gyeongsung.
If you think this is a good idea,
I am ready to consider the
positive aspects of this conquest.
Take it.
Relax.
I'm comfortable as I am, Your Majesty.
When are you going to stop
acting like my foot servant?
You're a leader of this
country's military.
Sangin.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It's reassuring to have you
in the Ministry of Military.
I do need someone who
will be my hands and feet.
A foot servant...
Innkeeper!
Innkeeper!
- Bring me more wine!
- We're out!
Don't lie to me, woman!
Bring me my wine!
Why would she bring you wine
when she's got paying customers?
Mind your own...
You can't come to places
like this anymore...
Aren't you going to pour me a drink?
But...
Stop drinking so much if you don't
like me coming to places like this.
I heard you've been drinking
almost every day lately.
Why are you partying when I'm
the one who got the promotion?
Because I'm so frustrated!
That's a perfect excuse.
Quit your drinking.
It's not as easy as it sounds.
You won't be able to drink
even if you want to anymore.
You're going to be too busy for that.
You told me once to make a deal.
Remember?
Are you talking about
Left Minister Park Eun?
Is that offer still open?
May I ask where you have been?
I was told you had a drink
with the Royal Secretary
at an unsecured location in the city.
Is it your job to have me watched?
My job is to serve you properly.
You are no longer a prince but
a sovereign King of this state.
I've asked you to keep a distance from
your acquaintances prior to kingship.
Have you forgotten?
No, I have not.
How much longer will you act like
a child surrounded by your aides?
For a long time, I hope.
The sensorate officials will not
tolerate inner circle domination.
Are the sensorate officials
under your control as well?
It's rather intimidating.
Inner circle domination?
I guess I should start
cleaning up around the King.
Where are we going, Your Majesty?
To see my close advisers.
Your Majesty...
Your Majesty the King!
Take your seats.
What is this occasion?
This is an exam to select
men of wisdom, Minister Jo.
Chosen ones will be in the
circle of my closest advisers.
There is no way I can fight
you and win, Minister Jo.
That's why I'd like you to be at
the core of my inner-circle politics.
Your Majesty...
Be their examiner
the judge that will test and choose
who among these men are wisest.
I know you are more than capable from
what my father has told me about you.
Begin.
The poem subject!
Remember, Minister Jo.
Anyone who is willing and able
to share their wisdom with me
is my aide no matter who they
are or where they come from.
You'd like me to be the director
of the Hall of Worthies?
I am sorry to have to ask when
you are busy as it is with your
duties as Left State Councilor.
Are you telling me to stop
putting pressure on you?
Park Eun
I am acknowledging our
outstanding ability as an auditor.
Chances are we will go
forward with this conquest,
and collection of special taxes
will become unavoidable.
I am thinking of securing majority of
that tax revenue through tax audits.
Secure tax revenue from the aristocracy?
Collect unlawfully secured wealth.
Would you research this subject with
the scholars of the Hall of Worthies
and help me put a feasible
policy together?
Hall of Worthies...
I will use this place as a treasure
house of wisdom and find ways
that will benefit this kingdom...