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Father-in-law

So, just the two of us

let's have a chat

let's talk

Where are you from?

Lanjia Village

What's your trade?

Digging and planting crops

What brings you here?

Looking for my daughter

What's your daughter's name?

Her surname is Lan, her name is Hua

Lan Hua

She smells nice

Why did she come to Congshan Mountain?

She has distant relatives here

That's a lie

That Lanjia Village

was wiped out by the Japanese long ago

The people there

were all

thrown into cages

Yes

You're right

From the very start

I made sure Hua escaped

So now I'm

searching everywhere for her

By accident

I ended up in this mess

Luckily, I met the ginseng gang

As for what happened next

you already know everything

Well

And then

I followed

your horse's hoofprints

and reached the bandit camp gate

I waited here

but after all that waiting

you brought my daughter in

Wait, that's not right

You waited at my doorstep

What were you planning?

How many lives did that ginseng cost?

You know that too

And you just took it away

I'm not happy about it

But I never expected

my daughter would end up in your hands

So I gave up that idea

You're a reasonable man

Wait, that's not right

Isn't there someone else?

That's my nephew

I didn't let him come

If something happens to me here

if anything goes wrong

my family needs someone left behind

Your reputation

I've heard of it before

Around these parts

they talk about you, I

Let's not talk about local gossip

Don't play games with me

Wait, so this conversation

how do we continue?

I heard from Lao Er

you've got some skills

What skills?

Show us

Let my brothers see for themselves

If your skills

impress my brothers

and they're satisfied

then we'll keep talking

but if they're not

White Horse

A man of honor

He robs the rich

But never hurts anyone

He eats the best meat

And gives the bones to the people

You've got true grit with nowhere to show it

He rules the mountain

Living free and easy

But in the past

When the volunteers fought the Japanese

You led the way with two guns

Fired the first shot

Good

With a roar to reclaim our land

Many shed tears hearing it

Tears streaming down

With a bang, you fired

Killed the Japanese officer on the white horse

So many Japanese soldiers were terrified

Crying and howling

Calling for their fathers and mothers

Since then, Congshan Mountain had White Horse

His name spread everywhere

Famed far and wide

Good

Good

Good

Good

Me, your father-in-law

Where did you learn that?

Such skill

Didn't you ask me to show my talent?

This is all I've got

It's mainly you

You did great things in the past

That's all in the past

Let's not talk about the past

Now the Japanese are enforcing the forced relocation policy

The forest has become a no-man's land

Now I just

Lead my brothers

Sitting on the mountain, holding a ladle

I can eat a spoonful

I eat a spoonful

Is that a bit like what he meant?

Hearing this

You, Brother White Horse

Are a reasonable man

Can you let me

Take my daughter away?

No

Then

Can you at least let me

See my daughter first?

That's fine

For the skill you just showed me

I have to give you respect

Girl

Dad finally found you

Dad

I thought I'd never see you again

Dad

Alright, alright

You two have a good talk

What happened to your foot?

Just a minor injury

Let me see

Come here

Come here

I got shot.

It's nothing.

Just a scratch.

Squad.

Dad.

Why are you here?

It's a long story.

Big brother.

How are you?

Are you new or familiar?

Couldn't be more familiar.

Totally familiar.

As soon as we met, tears came.

They just kept falling.

Streaming down in a row.

That's good.

Familiar is good.

This whole pot is cooked through.

Brother, don't tell me you...

Really caught feelings?

Get outta here!

That sister-in-law sure has a fiery temper.

Sister-in-law.

This woman really is something.

Makes me...

Why am I telling you two this?

Just chatting.

Chat about what?

Squad leader risked himself to save me.

He lured the Japanese away.

He jumped off a cliff.

As for Deyuan,

He's lucky, blessed, and resourceful.

Always full of tricks, he...

He should be fine.

Did you go to Bakesong?

Who else is still alive?

Xiaogui is with me.

We were hiding from the Japanese too.

So we went into the woods.

Barely made it out.

Then we ran into White Horse.

He brought you up here, right?

So I followed.

Bakesong...

I haven't been there yet.

It's all my fault.

I got my mother killed.

What happened?

I missed my mom.

I snuck home to see her.

She came out

to bring me food.

The Japanese spotted her.

They killed her.

The Japanese kept chasing me.

White Horse heard the gunshots.

He killed the Japanese.

And saved me.

Another blood debt added.

Don't worry, girl.

I'll lead you all

to settle every score.

I'll go to Bakesong with you.

Your leg is still hurt.

I'm fine.

It's just a minor wound.

I can go even with a limp.

Let's hurry and gather the team.

Get everyone together.

Listen to me, girl.

Out there now,

the Japanese,

the puppet troops,

all have dogs.

They're searching the woods every day.

Can you outrun them?

Here.

The people in the village

haven't treated you badly, have they?

No, they haven't.

Alright.

I'll go talk to White Horse

and see what's going on.

If this place is

a den of danger,

I'll risk my life to get you out.

If they mean no harm,

stay here in the mountains

and recover from your injuries.

In ten days or so,

I'll come back for you.

How does that sound?

Then I'll wait for you.

When you go to Bakesong,

be sure to carve my mark there.

Commander.

Everyone, move quickly!

We need to get back before dark.

Alright then.

Unload these two trucks up front.

Take those four barrels of water in the back

to Major's quarters.

Yes.

You group here

handle these two vehicles.

The rest of you

take care of the other two in the back.

Get moving, hurry up!

Quick!

Move!

Faster, faster!

Hurry!

Go!

What are you doing? Move it!

Sorry, sorry.

That Katayama guy

has been pretty quiet lately.

He's had diarrhea every day.

Looks exhausted.

It's that moldy bread.

We always

eat half and toss the rest.

But not him.

He eats anything.

Finishes a whole one every meal.

No wonder he's got the runs.

Eating that stuff

is worse than

the wild greens we dig up.

If he keeps eating like this,

he won't starve,

he'll poison himself.

I noticed that Korean guy

always hangs out with his people

in a group.

They don't let anyone else near.

Tell me,

are they

planning an escape?

Could be.

Who wouldn't want to run?

This forced labor camp

I've observed it.

It's not complicated.

But escaping is tough.

When I was in other camps,

every so often

I'd see

trucks hauling gasoline barrels

and explosives

up into the mountains.

Do you think nearby

there's a fuel depot?

A fuel depot?

Where would that be?

Are you even listening to me?

If you don't hurry, we'll run out of time.

Do you understand?

Get lost.

Yes.

Commander Xiao

Jap officer

This road is really bumpy.

I've kept it close to my chest.

It's still warm.

Very good.

Jap officer

It's hard to bathe in these deep forests.

For Major Fujimoto and you,

I've prepared bath water.

Use as much as you like.

Commander Xiao

You've gone to a lot of trouble.

No trouble at all.

The Imperial Japanese Army

values hygiene,

loves cleanliness and bathing.

They're our role models.

Our example to follow.

I make my men

bathe every day.

They scrub themselves clean.

Their skin's almost rubbed raw.

Rubbed raw.

Raw.

Very good.

Very good, very good.

Honestly, now they

have no lice on them.

Not even on their heads.

Commander Xiao

If you need help,

given our relationship,

just say it straight.

Could you, when the time is right,

put in a good word for me

in front of Major Fujimoto?

You know how it is.

The construction underway

is all military secrets.

Letting you transport supplies

is already a big show of trust.

It's hard to get a different job.

Don't make trouble.

Yes, yes, of course.

I know it's hard.

If it wasn't, could I ask you to come out of retirement?

If you need anything else,

just let me know.

By the way,

the Autumn Festival is coming soon.

We'll need

a lot of preparations.

Commander Xiao

You got it.

Understood.

Understood.

Very good.

Get up and get to work!

Hurry up and work!

Stop looking around.

How about this—

I'll bring the water over to you.

Please.

Goodbye.

Father-in-law

What's wrong?

Are your eyes squinting,

or are you holding back tears?

You tell me.

If you ask me,

it's because you saw your daughter.

You're happy, right?

Father-in-law

Sit down.

Stop calling me father-in-law every time.

It sounds awkward.

Then let's talk under the sun.

Your daughter—

I've taken a liking to her.

So what if you have?

My daughter

has plenty of admirers.

Let me tell you,

she's had a fiery temper since she was little.

If you ever lay a hand on her,

or anything bad happens,

you people

and us

will have a real feud.

You folks

Us

Who are you, really?

I'm from the land of white mountains and black waters.

Who are you trying to scare?

You came up the mountain, huh?

Which band are you with?

Don't move.

Second Brother

Put down the gun.

Put it down.

You really do have some skills.

Let me put it this way.

I may be a bandit,

but we have our seven rules of conduct.

We don't rob or steal without reason.

That's the rule of Congshan Mountain.

The name White Horse of Congshan,

around these parts,

is well-known and respected.

Don't look down on me.

If I fancy a woman,

and she likes me too,

I'll treat her well for life.

But if she doesn't choose me,

I won't force her.

You said it yourself.

Father-in-law,

A word given

is as good as a nail.

My daughter told me

that in the woods,

you killed a Jap and saved her.

Here and now,

I thank you.

Anyone who bullies our women

must be killed.

My daughter is injured now.

Her leg isn't working well.

Can she stay at your stronghold

to recover for a few days?

She can.

After a while,

I'll come to pick her up.

She must be healthy and whole.

Alright.

I promise you.

But let me say this first.

Just to be clear,

if your daughter

doesn't want to leave with you,

then it's up to me,

White Horse, to handle it.

My daughter

makes her own decisions.

She decides for herself.

Alright.

Wait a moment.

What does that mean?

A son-in-law's gift to his father-in-law,

a ladder—it's a greeting gift.

You're a man of tradition.

Father-in-law,

you're no ordinary man.

You know our lingo.

You're sharp.

You know a bit, but not everything.

I'm the mountain chief,

so I know a thing or two.

Stop dawdling.

Don't hit me.

Get up, quick.

Don't hit me.

Are you looking to die?

Don't hit me.

Sir,

Stop hitting him.

We're already short on people.

If someone gets hurt,

we'll lose another worker.

Winter is coming soon.

As long as the project gets done.

Listen up,

if you don't finish today's work,

no one gets to eat.

Get to work.

Everyone, hurry up!

Move faster.

Come on, hurry.

Take it easy, be careful.

Hurry up, hurry up.

Slow down, slow down.

Let’s go, let’s go.

Erchengzi.

Come here.

Come on, come on.

This autumn, we need to fatten up more.

How old is this one?

It’s not even as tall as a scallion.

Looks just like a chick.

No, it’s the same when drinking.

That’s not manly at all.

You’re the one not as tall as a scallion.

I’ll kick you to death.

Third Brother.

Let me tell you.

My mom makes those radish strips.

With chili and millet porridge.

I can eat several bowls.

It’s so tasty, I get lost in it.

You shirtless guys.

Pull your shirts up.

There’s one more thing.

When working.

Don’t shout and yell.

Keep your voices down.

You’re the loudest.

Like a braying donkey.

Damn it.

They don’t want it.

The chief’s intentions.

All wasted.

You didn’t see it.

Those hands and legs.

Were cut up by those foreign blades.

Covered in blood.

What?

What are you doing?

The girl insisted on it.

If you like it, keep it for yourself.

No.

I mean,

the chief’s good intentions.

He climbed the tree himself.

Got those wooden strips.

With his clumsy hands.

Those little floral cloth strips.

Wrapped them four or five times.

Only then was he satisfied.

Why?

Because our chief,

Well,

he’s still the leader of the bandits.

When has he ever for a woman

put his heart and soul into something?

So you’re the only one who understands?

You know everything?

Aren’t you also nervous about it?

Scratching your head and ears?

No, Second Brother.

You’re pushing your luck.

Right?

So what if I am?

No, you tell me.

You’re pushing it.

So what?

Go ahead, push.

So what?

So what?

Keep it down.

No.

When did you take it?

When did you bring it back?

Damn it.

Damn it.

Isn’t it done?

Damn it.

Go, go, go.

Keep your voice down.

Slow down, slow down.

Slow down, slow down.

Let’s go, let’s go.

Wait a moment.

What's wrong?

Where's your chief?

The chief is here.

I'll go call him for you.

Don't.

Tell your chief

to prepare something vegetarian.

Otherwise, I'll get a nosebleed again.

Uncle.

This Songlin Town

doesn't look scary at all.

Do you think the people walking on the street

are all ghosts?

From what they say,

it's like the underworld.

Uncle.

We've already walked around this street twice.

What exactly is your plan?

Uncle.

Park's old ginseng shop is at the other end of the street.

Why are you watching this fur shop?

They also buy ginseng.

Uncle, let me do it.

Did you know

that the owner of this fur shop,

Mr. Zhu,

delivers food to our people in the forest?

I've dealt with him before.

So this is what you meant,

the Songlin Town contact point.

Are we staying here tonight?

It's so late.

Let's not disturb them now.

We'll talk tomorrow.

Let's go.

This place is nice.

This is the spot.

Xiao Gui.

Sir,

Our shop is already closed.

Sorry to bother you.

May I have some water?

All guests are welcome here.

Please come in.

Sir, after you.

Brother, have a seat.

Hei Hu, serve the tea.

Brother,

May I ask your surname?

Just Zhu.

What a coincidence.

We're from the same family.

Where are you from?

Mudanjiang.

You've come to the right place.

Here in Songlin Town,

treasures come from all directions.

Guests arrive from everywhere.

Hearing that,

the shopkeeper must be a local.

Born and raised here.

And your ancestors?

Huang County, Shandong.

Please.

Brother,

Are you here looking for relatives?

They say Xinglong's furs

are always a safe buy.

You're too kind.

This way, brother.

Old Dong's hides

The oil content is a bit low

An expert

You can tell you're an expert as soon as you speak

Brother

After the first snowfall

Come back then

I guarantee you'll be satisfied

Boss

The goods I want are a bit different

Take a look

Hei Hu

You go back first

Close the door

Brother,

let's be honest.

Boss,

I want your best hidden goods.

It's just a small business.

What secret stock do you have?

Tiger pelts, bear pelts.

I need to see a deposit first.

That's not very honest of you.

How am I not being honest?

Behind you,

aren't you hiding a few human skins too?

The crooks are running wild.

Old Walnut.

Watch out, you might get hit by a bullet.

Men die for wealth, birds for food.

Firecrackers went off.

I got a good start.

What's going on?

It's nothing.

Call me if you need anything.

Just go to sleep.

What's wrong, Uncle?

Can't sleep.

Why me?

Why did I think I heard gunshots?

Did you hear it?

No.

Go to sleep, go to sleep.

Come on, sleep.

Gui'er.

Early tomorrow morning,

go to town.

Check out the fur shop.

Keep your distance from it.

In my heart,

I just feel uneasy.

Alright.

Leave it to me.

Go to sleep, Uncle.

Sir

There are four members of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army hidden in the compartment.

One of them is still alive.

I left him alive on purpose.

Take him back for treatment.

I want to interrogate him myself.

He'll be very useful.

Yes, sir.

Take him away.

You guys,

always slacking off,

put in some effort today.

Or I'll execute you on the spot.

Move it, hurry up!

That's all.

That's it.

Go check again.

If you ask me,

Around these mountains,

North and south of the Three Rivers,

besides the Japanese,

there's only one person

who dares to kill like this.

You mean You Shilong?

Little Copper Leg.

Anything new?

Share it with us brothers.

Let us in on it.

Look at this kid.

Come on, eat up.

Nothing new under the sun.

Boss Zhu met with disaster.

Even in the hands of the King of Hell,

it's a mess of debts.

The Japanese did it.

We pay the money,

and Lord Pang protects us.

In this town,

the Japanese haven't come for years.

That's true.

We're just chatting here.

But Lord Pang right now

is so busy he can't catch his breath.

He's like a beggar rushing at dawn.

Busy for nothing.

Isn't that right, Big Branch?

Can't compare to you.

Snails work at night for food.

Exactly.

I've been busy all night.

These old bones of mine

are tough as diamonds.

Bring some good wine.

Back then,

I fled to Songlin Town.

Boss Zhu's father

gave me my first meal.

He even guided me

to work at the coffin shop.

In a blink, it's been almost forty years.

Boss Zhu deserves it.

Boss Zhu is blessed.

Just happened to have a new set of wood.

So I

told the workers to rush it overnight.

Put on the lacquer.

This batch of wood

isn't great quality.

That's why Big Branch is so clever.

The material is average.

But

it helps in a pinch.

Please be kind.

Please be kind.

Please be kind.

Please be kind.

Mountain goods for sale!

Please be kind.

Come, check out the mountain goods!

Take a look at the mountain goods!

Old Walnut.

Did the Japanese really do this?

Was it the Japanese?

I don't know if it was the Japanese.

Little Copper Leg.

Get me a bowl of water.

Last night I went

Boss Zhu's chest was this big

This big.

Blood was gushing out.

The shelf was overturned.

There was a hidden compartment behind the shelf.

There were three people in that compartment.

All wearing

the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army uniforms.

Their bodies were full of bullet holes.

I'm back.

Uncle.

The fur shop is gone.

What happened?

Thinking about it, it was really close.

If the two of us

had rested at the transit station last night,

wouldn't we have also

most likely been targeted by the Japanese?

They'd been watching that place for a while.

Enemies are everywhere.

Besides the Japanese,

there are puppet soldiers,

and traitors.

From now on, when we do things

we must be extra careful.

Now the transit station is gone too.

Where can we find the main force now?

Let's deal with this ginseng first.

Take care of it.

Then head straight to Bakesong.

See how many of our people made it back.

As long as they're alive,

everything else can be sorted out.

Uncle,

at that tavern,

I met the old mountain spirit's contact,

that was Boss Park.