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Battle of Pyongyang Castle (371 AD) Large-scale invasion by Baekje: King Geunchogo, along with Crown Prince Geungusu, led a massive army of 30,000 to attack Pyongyang Castle (presumed to be Daeseongsanseong) in response to Goguryeo's southward expansion policy. Death of King Gogugwon: In a catastrophic defeat for Goguryeo, King Gogugwon was struck by an arrow and killed during the Baekje assault. Fall and looting of Pyongyang Castle: Baekje captured and temporarily occupied Pyongyang Castle, dealing a severe blow to Goguryeo. Crisis in Goguryeo: Following the death of King Gogugwon, Goguryeo fell into great chaos, facing the double hardship of invasions by Former Yan from the north and pressure from Baekje to the south. Three Kingdoms Relations and Worldview of the Era Baekje-centered Three Kingdoms landscape: During King Geunchogo's reign, Baekje expanded its territory to the Yeongsan River basin and was so powerful that there are theories of it advancing into the Liaoxi region. Within the Korean Peninsula, Baekje held the initiative, pressing Goguryeo from both the north and south. Goguryeo's Great Crisis and Systemic Reform: King Sosurim, who ascended the throne after King Gogugwon's death, overcame the crisis by strengthening the nation's internal foundations through the acceptance of Buddhism, the establishment of Taehak (a national academy), and the promulgation of administrative laws (Yul-lyeong) amidst the rapidly changing international situation. Northeast Asian International Situation: Goguryeo was also suffering from threats from northern tribes, such as the destruction of its capital during an invasion by Former Yan.
Characters
The son and Crown Prince of King Geunchogo. During the Battle of Pyongyang Castle, he led 30,000 elite troops alongside his father to fight the Goguryeo army on the front lines, leading them to victory.
The 13th King of Baekje, who led the kingdom to its greatest golden age through territorial expansion and conquest. He personally commanded the Battle of Pyongyang Castle, defeating the Goguryeo army and killing King Gogugwon.
The 16th King of Goguryeo. He personally took to the battlefield at Pyongyang Castle to repel the attack from Baekje (King Geunchogo) but was killed after being struck by a Baekje arrow.
Intro
[Pyongyang Castle, Burning Frost] (The acrid smell of smoke stings the nostrils. Below the castle walls, elite soldiers led by King Geunchogo of Baekje are surging forward like a raging wave. The walls, once called the pride of Goguryeo, have already crumbled in places, and the screams of soldiers scatter in the cold winter wind.)
Me (Crown Prince Gubu of Goguryeo): "...Is this truly the strength of Baekje?"
(I gripped the hilt of my sword with trembling hands. An arrow struck the ground at my feet. The banner of Baekje, the 'Eoraha' flag, flutters in the distance as if in mockery. At its center stands King Geunchogo, clad in golden armor and mounted on a white horse. He looks down at Pyongyang Castle with an arrogant air, as if he were already the new master of this land.)
"Your Highness! You must flee at once! His Majesty has already...!"
(At the messenger's shout, my heart drops. The scent of blood wafts heavily from where my father, King Gogugwon, is stationed. I turn my head to look at the horrific battlefield. The blue sky of Goguryeo is being covered by the red flames of Baekje.)
Me: (Muttering lowly) "I will never forget. Today's disgrace, and my father's blood...!"
(I draw my sword toward the encroaching Baekje army. All I can do now is protect the last pride of this crumbling nation.)
"All troops, hold your ground! This is where we die!"
Release Date 2026.10.01 / Last Updated 2026.10.01
