"KINGDOM OF WAR PART 2" "PHITSANULOK, 1577 C.E." "Make way." "I am Lord Srithamorat of Srithep." "I have a matter to discuss with Prince Naresuan." "Hold on a minute." "You shall make way for me." "I am Lord Chaiburi." "You are to let me see the prince first." "My city is more prestigious than yours." "But my city is more important." " Says who?" " Everyone knows it." "Is that so?" "We'll play rock-paper-scissors." "The winner enters first." " Fine." " Rock, paper, scissors... shoot!" "Rock, paper, scissors... shoot!" "Rock beats scissors." "I get to go in first." "But my city is still more important than yours." "By the way, which one is Prince Naresuan?" "I don't know." "I've only heard mention of him, but I've never seen him." "I think I know." "They call him "The Black Prince."" "So who else could he be?" "I am Lord Srithamorat of Srithep." "I surrender myself and my city to you, Your Highness." "I, Lord Chaiburi of Chaiburi, have also come to surrender." "I am Lord Racharangson of Mua." "Lord Srisainarong." " Lord Sukhothai." " Lord Kamphangphet." "I am Lord Senapimuk of Japan." "And I am Lord Rachamanoo." "We have only heard of you... but how were we to know that you are Prince Naresuan?" "We have only heard of your greatness, Your Highness." "What greatness?" "That you learned the art of war in Hongsawadee, while you were held captive there." "Your skills are unmatched." " But I only wonder..." " What do you wonder?" "If the skills you learned in Hongsawadee can match those of the Siamese." "Then you two shall help me prove that my skills are a worthy match for yours." "Since we are on the same side, you should know my strengths as I should know yours." "You go first." " No, you." " No, you first." "Both of you together." "Choose your weapons." "I shall use this flag." "We believe you now." "Your Highness, will you teach us to fight?" "Very well." "The skills I learned from the great monk Khan Shong," "I shall pass on to you." "Thank you, Your Highness." "KINGDOM OF HONGSAWADEE, 1581 C.E." "A royal decree, requesting your immediate departure for Ayutthaya, has been issued, Your Highness." "KINGDOM OF AYUTTHAYA" "What are you waiting for?" "Follow me." "A messenger has sent word of the death of King Bayinnong." " When did he die?" " Seven days ago." "He fell ill as he went into battle against the kingdom of Yakkai." "We have been ordered to return to Hongsawadee to attend the coronation of Nandabayin." "I have called you here to take charge of Ayutthaya in my absence while I am in Hongsawadee." "Father, I do not feel you should leave at this time." "King Bayinnong was a friend." "I must attend his funeral." "In addition, if I do not go," "Nandabayin will have more reason to attack us." "I shall go in your place." "If something happens to you," "Ayutthaya will be without a king." "And what if something happens to you?" "That is not important." "King Bayinnong was more than a friend to Ayutthaya." "He was like a second father to me." "I must return to Hongsawadee and pay my final respects to King Bayinnong." "The 11th waxing moon will be an auspicious time." "It is a good day to lead your army to Hongsawadee." "Prince Ekathosarot is here to see Prince Naresuan." "Don't try talking me out of going." "I volunteered to go." "King Bayinnong meant a lot to me." "I'm not here to stop you." "I want to go with you." "You want to go with me to Hongsawadee?" "I believe I can be of use to you, my brother." "When will you leave?" "Within three days." "We must arrive in time for the cremation." "THE KINGDOM OF HONGSAWADEE" "Manechan, where are you going in such a hurry?" "Prince Naresuan." "He is in Hongsawadee." "When did he get here?" "I must tell Princess Suphankalaya." "Yesterday." "I just heard the news." "He is staying at the bamboo palace outside of town." "Are you going to run that far?" "Ong Dam and Bunthing are off to see the head monk." "I will find them at the temple." "Ong Dam!" "Bunthing!" "Manechan!" "Wow, you're a woman of the court now." "And you still look like a temple boy." "I thought I would never see you again." "Do not think like that." "I will always find a way to see you." "But enough of this!" "Let me give you a big hug." "What is this?" "This is a temple." "Ong Dam, come in." "I have to talk with you." "Somehow I knew you would come." "Still, you already know that you are in danger while in Hongsawadee." "I came in friendship." "Nandabayin would not dare harm me." "Do not be careless, Your Highness." "There are many ways he can get rid of you." "I am not afraid, despite any of Nandabayin's tricks." "Prior to his death, King Bayinnong requested counsel with me." "You must tell Prince Naresuan... to attack Hongsawadee." "If he does not seize Hongsawadee... then this kingdom I have built will be lost." "Bayinnong's last words were addressed to you." "Only Prince Naresuan... can maintain the sovereignty and pride of Hongsawadee." "Though you will not fight Hongsawadee, there are some kingdoms now that King Bayinnong has died, that intend to wage war against Hongsawadee." "But I am Siamese." "I do not wish to rule another land." "If I go to war with Hongsawadee, it will be for one reason... to defend the crown of Ayutthaya." "King Bayinnong thought you would say that, so he gave this warning..." "If he does not wish to rule Hongsawadee, then he must be careful." "Nandabayin... will not allow Ayutthaya" "to keep its independence." "What a shame." "At this time, the lords of 20 colonized states have come to pledge allegiance to Hongsawadee." "Sirikhetaya, Kare, Yonghuay," "Prae, Baanmou, Motama," "Chiang Mai, Naka, Ian Chang," "Tong-Oo, Meuang Mok," "Meuang Nai, Chiang Tung," "Tanaosri, Tawai, Angwa," "Moyeng, Mokong," "Ayutthaya and Phitsanulok." "The only state missing is Khang, which is not in attendance in accordance with customs." "Seeing as the King of Khang has not come to pledge his allegiance, it is clear he opposes us." "Khang is a small city." "It is of no importance." "Though it is a mere city on the edge of our borders, their rebellious actions cannot go unpunished." "Other kingdoms may take their lead." "Are you going to lead your army to Khang?" "Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?" "The smaller armies of you three should be enough." "I give you the authority to apprehend the King of Khang and bring him here to be made into an example." "Prince Nutjinnong, you will lead the Tong-Oo army." "Mangsamkiat, you will lead the army of Hongsawadee." "Prince Naresuan, you will lead the army of Ayutthaya." "Whoever defeats the Khang will receive a worthy award." "I fear for your safety now that King Bayinnong is gone." "In spite of the dangers, I had to come." "King Bayinnong was like a father to me." "What will you do if Nandabayin betrays you?" "You have very few men to protect you." "But they are well trained." "They will not allow danger to befall me." "I am more worried about you." "I want to take you with me." "That is, if you'll go." "I cannot." "If I go, who will look after your sister?" "Especially now that she is pregnant." "Then you should stay and care for her." "One day I will return for you." "I give you my word." "I'll wait for you." "I'm tired." "I need some rest." "May I use your lap forjust a while?" "Sleep." "Sleep for as long as you want." "I would love to lie here for eternity, but I have so much to do." "Soon I must travel north to battle the city of Khang." "I don't know if I will ever see you again." "Don't worry." "You will be safe." "Sleep for now." "I will protect you." "I will keep you safe." "Father," "I feel that Ong Dam came here not to pledge his allegiance like the other kingdoms, but to attend King Bayinnong's funeral." "I thought as much." "Ong Dam has walked into a dangerous trap." "We cannot let him leave." "We must detain him and execute him in your honor." "If I do as you suggest, the other kingdoms will find out." "They will see us, the new rulers of Hongsawadee, as vicious enough to kill even those who are loyal to us." "The elimination of Prince Naresuan must be planned well." "We must set a trap." "In his battle with Khang," "Prince Naresuan will lose on the first day, because his army is too small." "It will be difficult to defeat Khang due to their position." "They are situated on top of a mountain." "But your army, my son, is far more powerful." "You will defeat the Khang swiftly." "Good." "We will let the King of Khang kill Prince Naresuan." "Even if Prince Naresuan does not die, the defeat will reduce the power of his army." "When he loses at Khang he will be seen as weak." "Our force is combined of three armies." "THE THREE PRINCES' CAMP, OUTSIDE THE CITY OF KHANG" "We will defeat Khang within three nights." "The King of Khang is to be captured and forced to bow down before my father." "Their kingdom is located atop a mountain." "The road into the city is narrow and steep." "This kingdom will not be as easy to defeat as others." "Our army has plenty of weaponry and provisions." "I believe we need to only surround the city, and before long, the citizens of Khang will become restless due to hunger." "They must surrender." "The King of Khang has been planning a revolution for years." "He has readied his men and stored much food." "This war could continue through the rainy season." "Then we must assemble our men immediately and surround their city walls." "We must attack as soon as possible." "I am afraid I disagree with this strategy." "The path to the city is steep and narrow." "If we send in all our men at once, then the soldiers will be bunched up and stepping over one another." "I believe we should divide our armies and move in one after the other." "If that is the case, my army can easily defeat Khang single-handedly." "Do not be careless." "Though Khang is a small kingdom, their location is advantageous to them." "Do you think Hongsawadee is incapable of beating a small city?" "I only wish to warn you against carelessness." "In the event that neither you nor the Prince of Tong-Oo are able to defeat Khang, my men and I will fight with all our might to force Khang into surrendering to King Nandabayin." "There will be no one left in Khang for you to fight." "Tomorrow I will lead the army of Hongsawadee to the city." "If I fail, then the Prince of Tong-Oo will strike." "If he also fails... then it will be your turn." "Release the rocks, now!" "Please order the retreat, Your Highness." "Forward!" "Move!" "Do not back down!" "I will execute the family of any man who retreats!" "Do not back down!" "Any attempt to fight Khang head on is like steering our soldiers straight to death." "We will share Hongsawadee's fate." "Does that mean that we cannot defeat Khang?" "Khang's position is advantageous, but just because they have a good position does not mean that they have no weakness." "What is their weakness, Your Highness?" "Water." "Though they have collected provisions for years, their high altitude results in a drier climate." "If we can find where they get their water, then we can easily attack them." "Hurry!" "That cave is the entrance into Khang." "We should follow them, Your Highness." "It is not necessary." "We must inform the Prince of Tong-Oo of this secret passageway." "Otherwise, he will mistakenly try a frontal attack." "Wait, Prince Sangkhathat." "If you try to enter Khang using the same route as Mangsamkiat, the Tong-Oo army will certainly fall." "I have a plan." "Tong-Oo will not be tricked as Hongsawadee was." "I found another way into Khang." "If you use it to lead the Tong-Oo into Khang, you will save the lives of many soldiers." "Why should I listen to you?" "Do you think I am but a child and that you can trick me into defeat?" "I do not take advantage of others." "My concern is for your men who will lose their lives." "True concern is just an illusion here." "We are all competitors." "My army will conquer Khang before tomorrow." "Sound the drums." "Tong-Oo army, attack!" "Go!" "The Prince of Tong-Oo may succeed." "The people of Khang are very clever." "I fear Tong-Oo will lose far more men than Hongsawadee." "Tonight we attack Khang from two sides." "Ekathosarot, Lord Kosa and Lord Rattanaphaet, you will take 200 men." "Pretending to be the army of Ayutthaya, you will amass in front of their city." "As for myself and the others, we will enter through the secret passage." "I must fight by your side, brother." "Lord Srithamorat, you will take my place at the front of the city." "I will go with my brother." "Ekathosarot, you are to never question my authority." "Let this be the last time you defy me." "If you do not obey, I will have you punished." "How do you wish for me to proceed, Your Highness?" "Make it look as if you are leading a full army to the city of Khang." "Have soldiers plant torches in the fields close to the entrance." "Then have men on horseback set off explosives." "Fire your guns and shout as loudly as possible." "Make them think our force is great in numbers." "But remember this... do not let your men attack the city of Khang." "Yes, Your Highness." "At midnight," "I will lead my men through the secret passageway." "All of Hongsawadee... will finally see Ayutthaya's proficiency in war." "Sound the war drums and fire the guns!" "Everyone make some noise." "Fire your guns." "Hongsawadee is attacking." "King Nandabayin's men are attacking." "Are they not afraid?" "Let them attack." "We are always ready to fight them no matter how many times they attack." "Prepare to fend off the army of Hongsawadee." "There are so few guards." "Why are they so foolish?" "Their city will fall because of their own carelessness." "The gate is locked." "Lord Chaiburi, bring some gunpowder." "Yes, Your Highness." "Watch out, sir!" "Sir!" " Lord Chaiburi, are you alright?" " I am not dead yet." "Hurry and enter the city." "Follow me!" "Princess, we have been tricked." "The king!" "Put down your weapons." "Stop fighting." "The kingdom of Khang and I... surrender to Prince Naresuan of Phitsanulok." "Stop wasting blood and lives in this battle." "Soldier, bring some water for the king." "Do you hear me?" "Bring some water for His Majesty now!" " What is going on?" " How can you do this to a king?" "You are treating him like a..." "Prisoner." "What does he need?" "I only request some water for my father." "And is there anything I can help you with?" "Do you expect me to rely on an enemy?" "The war has passed." "We are no longer enemies." "Then why do you bind me like an animal?" "Try to keep still." "It is a long way to Hongsawadee." "I would hate to have to tie you up." "Don't do that again!" "What are you going to do?" "I'll kill you." "Why?" "Tell me why." "Prince Naresuan has very few men, yet he defeated Khang." "Our army is 10 times larger, and yet we lost." "Fortune is with him." "But his fortune will soon run out." "I should have killed Naresuan while he was still a young monk." "We will have our day of victory." "Just wait and see." "Father expected my army to be more powerful than any other, especially an army of our own captives." "Nevertheless, they are still our captives." "And their army fought better than our own." "It is a disgrace." "We should not think little of Prince Naresuan's abilities." "He learned from Khan Shong, who was also the mentor of King Bayinnong." "Khan Shong." "He is a friend of Siem Priem, my own mentor." "In the future, Prince Naresuan may become a fierce enemy." "Or a good friend, if we must ever do battle against Hongsawadee." "Let me go." "The injury to Lord Chaiburi's eye is serious." "Treatment requires burning the wound." "But his injuries are not life-threatening, provided his will is strong." "The stench of a Khmer man from Srithep." "If I am not mistaken, the person who held my hand was Lord Srithamorat." "I only came to check if you were dead." "That way, I could help bury you." ""Young flower,"" "you attacked a world located high above." "With swiftness your strength proved true." ""The heavens now listen for you."" "Bunthing." "Your Highness." "Go check on the King of Khang and his people." "Yes, Your Highness." "Why do you send Lord Rachamanoo to check on the captives?" "Why not send one of the soldiers?" "Have you not noticed?" "Noticed what?" "He has fallen in love with Princess Lekin." "Were it not for his love for her, then he would have killed her in battle." "Get up!" "Princess." "How am I supposed to eat with my hands tied?" "Don't shoot her." "Let go." " Where are you going?" " Let go of me!" "Stay back." "Don't come near me." "I have something to tell you." "Let go." "Was I unconscious?" "Why didn't you run?" "If you want to run away then I will let you." "Why would you let me go?" "You are a traitor." "You betrayed Hongsawadee." "There is only one punishment for you." "You are to be burned alive." "We are not traitors." "It is true that Khang was once under the rule of King Bayinnong." "However, there is no reason for me to surrender to you, Nandabayin." "Though your death sits right before you, your arrogance still shines through." "Executioner, start the fire." "Burn the traitors now." "One moment, Your Majesty." "The King of Khang is respected by many northern kingdoms." "Executing the King of Khang may disrupt relations with other kingdoms." "They may turn against Hongsawadee in the future." "If I do not kill him, it will set a bad example for other kingdoms." "I believe if he pledges his allegiance to Hongsawadee once more, then there will be no need to punish him." "Prince of Phitsanulok, as you were the victor over Khang," "I will reward you with the treasures and the lives of the captives which you have retrieved from Khang." "King of Khang." "The Prince of Phitsanulok has spared your life." "All you have to do is pledge that you will remain under Hongsawadee's rule." "Even if I agree to this pledge, my descendants, courtiers and people will never bow to you." "If I had not given my word to Prince Naresuan," "I would order the executioners to burn you alive." "However, I did give my word." "Soldiers, take these traitors and place them in the dungeons." "Never let them see the light of day again." "KINGDOM OF AYUTTHAYA, 1584 C.E." "These people all look so happy, Your Highness." "Do not use royal titles." "Speak like a commoner." "I want to find out how my people are doing." "Yes, Your Highness." "Ayutthaya is so big, but my heart is still lonely." "Whenever I see a lady, I cannot help but stop." " Sing to me!" " Beautiful lady, be kind to me." "I am here to love you." "Please don't hurt me." "Do you know how to row a boat?" "Do not be ridiculous." "All people from Srithep can row a boat." "Bunthing, steer the boat to that house." "Is anybody there?" "I wish to take refuge from the rain." "Come up, young man." "Try to keep quiet." "I've heard that Prince Naresuan is nearby." "He does not like loud noises." "Why?" "Are we not allowed to talk?" "He cannot keep me quiet." "That is enough." "Keep your voice down." "You are going to get me into trouble." "I feel for you, but I am not afraid." "Forbidding people to talk is a bit excessive." "Do not let the prince hear you say that." "Why don't you light a flame?" "Why do you sit in darkness?" "How can you see anything?" "I have no need for light." "I have been blind since we lost our city." "The blast from a cannon took my sight." "I feel rather cold." "Would you be so kind to bring some alcohol to keep me warm?" "Do you not know that this is Buddhist Lent?" "The prince does not allow us to drink." "Who cares?" "I'm not afraid." "Though you do not fear punishment, your fate will be doomed." "It is Buddhist Lent." "It is not appropriate to drink." "Here, my lord." "My husband died in the war at Makhamjom field." "Only my son was left to help me." "We managed." "Things became difficult when I lost my sight." "But now things are worse, as my son has to serve as a soldier under Ong Dam in Hongsawadee." "The villagers are very troubled." "All the men who went to war died." "There is no one to tend to the fields." "The price of rice has gone up." "Does Ong Dam know how miserable his people are, because he will not stop going to war?" "The King of Prae and the King of Tong-Oo sent word that King Tadomengsaw of Angwa intends to break away from Hongsawadee." "We cannot let King Tadomengsaw get away with this." "Otherwise the kingdom of Hongsawadee which King Bayinnong established, will be lost in a day." "We must send soldiers to Angwa and bring King Tadomengsaw back to be punished for all to see." "Mangsamkiat, why did you not join the meeting regarding our war with Angwa?" "You are the reason for this war." "Are you referring to the fight I had with King Tadomengsaw's daughter?" "It is due to your infatuation with another woman." "She claims you caused her miscarriage." "She could stand it no more, so she fled home." "That was just an excuse." "King Tadomengsaw was determined to revolt long ago, but he couldn't because of King Bayinnong." "I didn't go to the meeting, because you will not let me go with you in this war." "I need you to look after the kingdom, while I am fighting in Angwa." "This will be the first time that you will be in charge of the city." "You must take care of Hongsawadee." "Suraguma." "Your Majesty." "You are my most trusted soldier." "You must help my son protect Hongsawadee." "I will defend Hongsawadee with my life." "You can trust in me, Your Majesty." "King Nandabayin has requested that I prepare an army... horses and elephants..." "in order to help him battle Angwa." "King Tadomengsaw of Angwa is revolting against Hongsawadee." "This war with Angwa doesn't seem right." "King Nandabayin could be setting a trap." "However, this battle is important." "We should consult my father on war strategy before moving out." "We must consider this well." "Because King Bayinnong is now dead, the city will soon be restless." "Going in early to investigate is a good idea." "Nevertheless, I should go." "If anything were to happen to you, there will be no one to reclaim Ayutthaya." "Father, there is still Prince Ekathosarot." "I wish for you and my brother to stay here and watch over the kingdom." "I am accustomed to Hongsawadee's devious ways." "Do not fear." "But I want to go with you." "I want you to go as well, but it is too dangerous." "If we were both to be killed, there would be no one left to save Ayutthaya." "Ayutthaya's future is in your hands." "You must do what you think is best." "You cannot allow us to remain slaves to Hongsawadee forever." "CITY OF KHRAENG" "Prince Naresuan of Ayutthaya and his men wish to pass through your city on route to fight Angwa." "We request that you open your city so that we may take refuge and rest for a while." "Khraeng is but a small city." "I am afraid I cannot provide the prince with the care he needs." "Prince Naresuan is welcome to establish camp outside the city where you will find a river and a temple." "It is the temple of the head monk, Khan Shong." "He is the head of the temple." "He shall be able to care for Prince Naresuan better than anyone else." "If that is the case, then I shall deliver your message to the Crown Prince." "After King Bayinnong passed away," "I decided to move back to my temple, here... in the city of Khraeng." "It is fitting that you have returned." "Bless you, Your Majesty." "I need to remain here for a while." "I would like to get a feel for whether King Nandabayin is good or evil." "That is a wise choice, Your Majesty." "But you must be weary, as the King of Khraeng is likely to have sent news of your arrival." "From now on, danger is lurking in every shadow." "Prince Naresuan has arrived in the city of Khraeng." "What are you going to do?" "I will have to receive him as ordered by my father." "We must keep good relations." "This is our chance to kill Prince Naresuan." "That would be a violation of my father's orders." "With Prince Naresuan dead, the king would have no more enemies." "He's no different than the kings of Khang and Angwa." "He is always looking for an opportunity to revolt." "The king will even give you a reward." "What do you suggest we do?" "You will have to call on Lord Ram and Lord Kian." "We will send them to eliminate Prince Naresuan before he reaches Hongsawadee." "Both men were his classmates." "Prince Naresuan will have to trust them." "If the plan fails, we will just blame the Mon and have them punished." "No one will suspect Hongsawadee." "Lord Ram, Lord Kian." "I am glad to see you both once again." "The Crown Prince has requested us to receive you." "King Nandabayin is in a hurry and wishes for your army to join the army of Hongsawadee in order to fight against Angwa." "I appreciate you coming to receive me in Khraeng." "However, my men have just arrived." "I wish for them to rest and conserve their energy." "If that is what you desire, then I will send a horseman to inform Prince Mangsamkiat." "Prince Naresuan," "Prince of the Broken Kingdom." "Prince Naresuan, Prince of the Broken Kingdom." "Stop right now." "Stop fighting." "Stop right now!" "I said, stop." "Who started this?" "Speak up." "Kian?" "It wasn't me, Father." " Ram?" " It wasn't me either, Father." "Alright, fine." "If no one will speak up, then you will all be punished." "It was me, Father." "I'm the reason this happened." "Is there something you want to tell me?" "Prince Mangsamkiat ordered us to carry out a secret mission." "Lord Kian!" "What are you doing?" "You are about to make yourself a traitor." "I do not wish to be a traitor, but I cannot bring myself to do as ordered." "You mean the assassination of Prince Naresuan?" "You know of the Crown Prince's plan?" "It's not hard to see that the reason you have come here tonight is so you may expose a plan to harm Prince Naresuan." "But I don't know what to do." "Prince Naresuan has done nothing wrong." "Nevertheless, the Crown Prince has ordered us..." "Do not tell him anything, Lord Kian." "If Prince Mangsamkiat finds out... we will be executed." "I am Mon, not one of them." "You are a high-ranking Mon." "You are from royal Mon lineage." "Perhaps you only care about the reward." "Prince Mangsamkiat planned to have us follow him with an army, and then attack him." "With Ayutthaya being caught off-guard, we were to capture and kill you in the midst of the battle." "If what you say is true, then the Crown Prince is an enemy of Ayutthaya," "even though Ayutthaya does not wish to be an enemy of Hongsawadee." "We did nothing wrong, yet Hongsawadee wishes to persecute us." "The kingdoms of Ayutthaya and Hongsawadee will no longer be friendly nations." "It is Hongsawadee's own selfishness which has left my people in turmoil." "Lord Rachamanoo." "You must go and capture the King of Khraeng, along with his entire committee." "Bring them here before they can send word to Hongsawadee." "Prince Naresuan of Ayutthaya will help us reclaim independence if we help him." "The Mon will be free once again." "Hongsawadee will once again belong to the Mon." "Help Prince Naresuan to help us." "Help Prince Naresuan fight Hongsawadee." "And Prince Naresuan will be able to help us." "Those who want to help Prince Naresuan fight Tong-Oo, come pick up your weapons here." "Let me go." "Let me go!" "Let me go!" "With the all-powerful and all-knowing God as my witness, the King of Hongsawadee has proven himself to be dishonest and unjust." "He has oppressed us and placed us in harm's way." "On this day I declare that the kingdom of Ayutthaya and the kingdom of Hongsawadee shall sever relations for now and forever!" "Prince Naresuan!" "With the armies of Ayutthaya and Mon combined, we have 30,000 men." "The remaining army looking after Hongsawadee consists of no less than 500,000 men." "We must cross the Sathong River before Hongsawadee reaches us." "Otherwise, we shall all die on the riverbank." "However, the army must go through a mountain pass first." "The Mon call it Lion Pass." "Lord Rachamanoo, you and your men must trap the army of Hongsawadee there." "You are to tie hay into round bundles, set them ablaze and drop them from the cliffs." " Yes, Your Highness." " Lord Chaiburi, Lord Srithamorat, you will set up cannons here... 120 meters away from the Sathong River." "Establish a wall of cannons 4.5 meters in front of the riflemen." "Dig a trench and fill it with oil." "This is our last line of defense against Hongsawadee before crossing the Sathong River." "You will set fire to the oil and create a wall of fire to stop the Hongsawadee." "Then you are to flee across the Sathong River." "Yes, Your Highness." "King Nandabayin has ordered any man between 15 and 30 years of age to report for military duty in order to battle Angwa." "King Nandabayin has ordered any man between 15 and 30 years of age..." "King Nandabayin has ordered any man between 15 and 30 years of age to report for military duty in order to battle Angwa." "I have leprosy." "I cannot fight." "I am of no use to you in your war." "Get out of the way." "Why do you hit me?" "That hurts." "I am only collecting money to care for my wife and children." "I am very tired." "I just need to rest for a moment." "Is that wrong?" "You are blocking the way for Lady Manechan, lady-in-waiting of Queen Suphankalaya." "Get out of the way or I shall have you put to death." "I will go to the Yodia Temple." "The monks there will not treat me like this, unlike you damn people of Hongsawadee." "Extinguish that flame." "I have been so worried about you." "People have been saying that Prince Mangsamkiat betrayed you... and you were to be executed." "Do not worry." "I was aware of the plot." "You should be more worried for my sister." "What do you want me to do?" "You must tell her to come here... tonight." "I will tell her now." "I cannot leave Hongsawadee with you, Manechan." "Why?" "My son is still young." "If I take him with me, he will be a burden that will endanger Ong Dam." "But if I just leave my son behind, then I do not know what will happen to him." "But if you and your son remain here in Hongsawadee, you could face great danger from Nandabayin." "My destiny is to be used as collateral instead of Ong Dam." "I am not worried for my own life." "I will trade my life and that of my son's for the life of Ong Dam." "For that, I can die in peace." "Please give this hairpin to Prince Naresuan and tell him that..." "I cannot return to Ayutthaya." "You must go with Prince Naresuan." "Take good care of him as you have taken care of me." "I never thought my own sister would love her husband more than Ayutthaya." "I believe she is more worried for you than anything else." "If she brought her child with her, she..." "I do not want to hear excuses." "Fine." "If my sister does not want to return, then I will leave her here in Hongsawadee." "I am waiting no longer." "How about you, Manechan?" "Are you coming with me or are you staying here?" "Wherever you go, I will follow." "There is one thing we must do before leaving Hongsawadee." "What?" "The King of Khang and his people..." "I want to free the King of Khang, so that they will remember this in days to come, and form an alliance with Ayutthaya." "Don't play games." "You wish to save the princess, don't you?" "Tell me where the king and princess are being held." "I have learned that Nandabayin is holding them captive in a dungeon beyond the city walls." "There are very few guards there." "In times of war such as this, the security is unlikely to be strong." "Just myself and a few men will be enough to sneak in and free them." "Lord Rachamanoo." "You are free." "Quickly leave this place." "Thank you for risking your life to save mine." "There are other captives waiting for you at Yodia Village." "They are ready to serve you." "Hurry and flee back to Khang, there is not much time." "I knew you would come for us." "I have been waiting for this day." "You must leave before anyone realizes what has happened." "What about you?" "Don't worry about me." "Worry about yourself." "We shall meet again." "Come here!" "I am not going." "I am no longer one of you." "I am a citizen of Hongsawadee." "Do you hear me?" "What's going on?" "These people are forcing me to go to Ayutthaya." "Do as you will, but I am not going." "I am now a citizen of Hongsawadee." "If that is how you feel, then I will let you stay behind." "Soldiers, take his belongings." "Take his slaves, his wife and children and burn down his house." "Yes, Your Highness." "News has come from Khraeng that Prince Naresuan is pulling his army back to Ayutthaya." " What of Lord Kian and Lord Ram?" " They have sided with Prince Naresuan." "They are leading the Siamese and Mon to the Sathong River." "How long will you wait before you send an army after Prince Naresuan?" "Listen to me, Suraguma." "My spies have told me he has been building an army for two days now." "His army has grown rather large." "It is even large enough to battle ours." "Prince Naresuan is not returning to Ayutthaya." "That's just a ploy." "You've already fallen into Naresuan's trap." "The tactic of increasing an army's size to conceal a withdrawal is centuries old." "How could you fall for it?" "Don't lecture me!" "I am undefeated in war." "Prince Naresuan has set an intricate trap." "He hopes we will be careless and fall into his web." "We are the absolute power." "Those who defy our will are to be executed." "Prince Naresuan will reach the Sathong River tonight." "Within a couple of days he will build a bridge." "Once he finishes the bridge, it will be too late." "Soon you will know that I speak the truth." "Hurry." "Faster." "Get down!" "Get down!" "These men are spies from Hongsawadee." "They have been watching us and setting traps." "Cut off their heads and hang them from the gates." "They must be used as examples!" "But if you cut off their heads before you hang them, then what body part are you to hang them from?" "Just hang them." "Don't cut off their heads." "Yes sir." "The Mon have arrived, Your Highness." "The Mon are a part of us, Lord Thainam." "Yes, Your Highness." "I have caught another spy from Hongsawadee." "He was..." "Lekin, if you want to leave me to go help Prince Naresuan, then go." "But you must go before Prince Naresuan crosses the Sathong River." " Mokmou." " Sir." "It is your responsibility to keep my daughter safe." "Let no harm come to her." "You must hurry." "Take my daughter where she needs to go." "Yes sir." "After you, Your Highness." "My spies have informed me that Prince Naresuan is constructing a bridge over the Sathong River." "I am already aware of that." "Mengjamro has already told me." "You are not the only one with spies, General Suraguma." "Then why haven't you attacked him?" "Close your army in on him before his men cross the Sathong River." "Your Highness, why have you brought Naka headhunters here?" "The Naka can penetrate Prince Naresuan's army." "These warriors can move without a trace." "No one will notice them." "They will kill Prince Naresuan while he is sleeping." "That is not the way of a warrior." "It is a vile tactic lacking in honor." "But it will secure our victory without sacrificing our army." "Be careful, my lady." "Why does Your Highness take so long to bathe?" "This jungle is full of dangers." "You worry too much, Mokmou." "What dangers could there possibly be in such a beautiful place?" "Then be extra careful." "Beauty often conceals many hidden dangers." "Just like you, Mokmou." "You have lethal sword skills hidden behind your great beauty." "Here, I made this for you." "I proclaim you princess of this beautiful forest." "Naka." "Headhunters." "Everyone ready yourselves!" "Be careful, my lady." "Mokmou!" "Stop, Your Highness." "It will not come out." "It is barbed." "The only way is to cut it out." "Give me a knife." "I have to cut it out." "No, Mokmou." "Prince Naresuan's army is not much further." "We just need to get through Lion's Pass." "There will be a doctor there who can help you." "The army of Hongsawadee isn't far behind." "Soon they will close in." "Do not make me your burden." "If they close in, then we will fight." "I will not abandon you." "Mokmou was hit by a poisoned arrow." "Please help her." "Take her to my room so she can rest." "Find Lord Rattanaphaet." "Have him come and see Mokmou at once." "Yes, my lord." "How did you get here?" "Why didn't you return to Khang with your father?" "The only thing waiting for you here is death." "Don't you know why I risked death to be with you on this battlefield?" "Ask yourself." "Ask yourself why." "You must go, Lekin." "The Hongsawadee army is approaching fast." "I am worried for you." "You must go." "Then I will fight by your side." "Regardless," "I can't abandon Mokmou." "She took an arrow for me." "I cannot leave her." "Bring me a kiln and some iron now." "You left the arrow in." "That was smart." "You could have bled to death." "Still, we must remove it before it poisons your blood." "My lady, hold down her arms." "Bite down." "Tomorrow she can go to Prince Naresuan's camp." "A Portuguese doctor is there." "He is better than I." "He should be able to help her." "We are indebted to you." "We can never repay you." "The bridge is finished, Your Highness." "Sound the signal for the citizens to cross." "Yes, my lord." "Sound the drums." "Move out." "Women, children and the elderly first." "There's no need to rush." "Leave him be." "Move out!" "Quickly!" "Go." "Hurry!" "Lord Senapimuk." "Have your men prepare the gunpowder." "We will blow up the bridge." "It will be done, Your Highness." "The army of Hongsawadee is here!" "Quickly!" "Hongsawadee is coming." "Lord Rachamanoo needs everyone who can use a weapon." "You are an excellent fighter, Your Highness." "He needs you, Your Highness." "Give me my sword." "You two wait here." "I have prepared a carriage to take you and Mokmou to the river." "It's too late for that." "Give the signal!" "You must take Mokmou and wait for me at the Sathong River." "You must think of Mokmou now." "I must fulfill my duty." "Are we ready to die for Prince Naresuan?" "You two, go and help Princess Lekin." "Go!" "What are you doing here?" "Mokmou ordered us to help you." "No!" "Mokmou!" "Mokmou!" "Mokmou!" "Lord Rachamanoo and his men have fled from their posts." "The Hongsawadee army got through Lion's Pass faster than I expected." "Lead the Siamese and Mon across the river quickly." "Wait, sire." "I will have checkmate in two moves." "There is no time." "The army of Hongsawadee is on their way." "Open the gates for Lord Rachamanoo." "Fire the cannons!" "Fire!" "Fire!" "Cease fire!" "What do they want?" "I don't know." "Should we keep firing at them or not?" "They have come for their dead." "It is a tradition of war." "The survivors come to recover the bodies of the brave." "It is a trick." "They are here to attack us again." "We should kill them all before it is too late." "I agree." "We should kill them all." "We are not savages." "This is the culture of war." "If it had been us who lost men, then they would allow us to come collect our dead just the same." "Did you see the head monk's face?" "I did." "He appears to have pity for our enemy." "They are not his enemy." "They are his people." "Ever since he was a monk in Hongsawadee, he stopped thinking of them as enemies." "And what of you?" "Do you see them as enemies?" "Whether they are friend or foe," "I will execute every single one of them if it is the royal decree of Prince Naresuan." "Just as they would kill every one of us if it is the decree of the King of Hongsawadee." "Fire!" "Give me that." "Sire, don't you have a gun?" "If Prince Naresuan does not give the signal soon, then we will all die." "Our people have crossed the river, Your Highness." "Lord Racharangson." "Tell Lord Srithamorat to withdraw the cannons and cross the river." "Yes, Your Highness." "Fight to the death!" "Withdraw our men!" "Prince Naresuan is across." "It is time for us to follow." "We have to go." "I will stay until the cannons are withdrawn." "Wait for me on the other side." "My arrows are as good as your guns." "Hurry!" "We can hold them back no longer." "Set fire to the trench." "Hurry!" "Bring me a horse." "Get that gunpowder away from here." "What are you waiting for?" "I will not let them kill us." "We have to go." "Bunthing." "Bunthing needs Your Majesty's help." "He has been shot." "Right now there is only Princess Lekin left to care for him." "The army of Hongsawadee is closing in on him." "If you wish to help him, then you must go now." "It is too late for Lord Rachamanoo." "You must not go." "It is too dangerous." "You need to cross the river." "The bridge must be destroyed, Your Highness." "Move away!" "Nothing can stop me from helping a man who has risked his life for mine." "If I left him, how could I ever be a king?" "Move quickly." "Burn this camp." "Do not allow Hongsawadee to seize anything." "Take our people across the river." "If Lord Rachamanoo and I do not return within two hours, have Lord Senapimuk destroy the bridge." "Then lead my people back to Ayutthaya and have Prince Ekathosarot prepare for battle against King Nandabayin." "You must cross the bridge." "I will go back for Lord Rachamanoo myself." "He is my friend too." "Hurry!" " Lord Rachamanoo." " Leave me here." " You must go on." " No, we will go together." "Lord Rachamanoo!" "Leave me here." "You must hurry." "No, we must go together." "I will help you." "I said go." "Go!" "Go!" "It is safe." "You are safe now." "Bunthing!" "Go!" "Quickly!" "Your Highness should stay away from the cannons." "It would be safer." "The army of Hongsawadee are building a bridge." "Soon they will be across the Sathong River." "Let them cross." "I will kill every one of them." "By nightfall we will have killed them all." "A long time ago, Your Majesty came across a weapon which King Bayinnong seized from Ayutthaya." "You wanted to touch it, but I would not let you." "At the time, you were not yet virtuous enough." "But now your virtue is that of a king's." "So take these weapons and enforce your sovereignty over Ayutthaya." "Your Highness, your brother has crossed the river." "Really?" "But what of General Suraguma?" "Prince Naresuan shot Suraguma, who fell dead atop his elephant." "Without a leader, the army fled back to Hongsawadee." "But what gun could fire across the Sathong River?" " It is a miracle, Your Highness." " Yes, it's a miracle." "The miracle of Prince Naresuan." "I have waited for this day... the day Ayutthaya reclaims independence." "From this day onward..." "I can now die in peace, because independence has been restored to my homeland and my people." "The Hongsawadee army has retreated." "We are victorious, Your Highness." "Not yet." "Hongsawadee will stay away until King Nandabayin returns from Angwa." "We will have time to return to Ayutthaya." "Then, the army of Hongsawadee will attack us again." "Ayutthaya's war with Hongsawadee will begin then!" "We must hurry back to Ayutthaya." "We have much to do." "DIRECTED BY CHATRICHALERM YUKOL"