1 00:00:09,900 --> 00:00:15,600 ♫ Raising the wine cup, I toast to the boundless sky ♫ 2 00:00:16,266 --> 00:00:21,100 ♫ In talks and laughters are vast mountains and rivers. ♫ 3 00:00:22,666 --> 00:00:27,233 ♫ Love and hate, debt and feuds, have all dissolved. ♫ 4 00:00:28,533 --> 00:00:33,100 ♫ Where's my soul's hometown and my kindred spirits? ♫ 5 00:00:35,566 --> 00:00:40,133 ♫ Seasons rolling by, we dream for harvest. ♫ 6 00:00:41,966 --> 00:00:46,533 ♫ Warriors and warhorses howl across the sky. ♫ 7 00:00:48,333 --> 00:00:52,900 ♫ If only I could turn into the wind, ♫ 8 00:00:53,866 --> 00:01:01,266 ♫ to blow away all the pain in mortal coil. ♫ 9 00:01:01,266 --> 00:01:05,266 ♫ I toast to the blue sky, to courage in solitude, ♫ 10 00:01:05,800 --> 00:01:09,066 ♫ to migrating gooses, to boats heading home. ♫ 11 00:01:09,066 --> 00:01:14,766 ♫ With even three thousand days and nights, ♫ 12 00:01:16,233 --> 00:01:23,433 ♫ Will it be enough to drain this cup I toast to peace? ♫ 13 00:01:26,133 --> 00:01:29,933 [Swords into Plowshares] 14 00:01:31,033 --> 00:01:33,000 [Episode 43] 15 00:01:34,100 --> 00:01:37,900 [Chongming Town Camp, Gujun Sand, Yangtze River estuary] 16 00:01:47,133 --> 00:01:48,000 Envoy Sun, 17 00:01:49,233 --> 00:01:50,100 the agreement, 18 00:01:50,566 --> 00:01:53,633 though signed between the Qinhuai House and the Huanglong House, 19 00:01:53,633 --> 00:01:55,533 concerns matters of state. 20 00:01:55,833 --> 00:01:59,633 We hope the King of Wuyue and your esteemed House, considering our alliance, 21 00:01:59,633 --> 00:02:01,433 will honor and fulfill its terms. 22 00:02:01,433 --> 00:02:03,933 We trust you will not go back on your word. 23 00:02:03,933 --> 00:02:04,833 Set your mind at ease. 24 00:02:06,033 --> 00:02:09,266 From this day forward, the troops on the eastern flank of the Great Tang 25 00:02:09,266 --> 00:02:10,900 will be treated the same as our Wuyue troops. 26 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:15,333 Be it food, clothing, or armor and weapons, 27 00:02:16,400 --> 00:02:20,333 we will absolutely not let any soldier suffer from hunger, cold, or neglect. 28 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:22,433 In a month or so, 29 00:02:22,933 --> 00:02:26,566 I will host a banquet here to entertain our allies 30 00:02:27,566 --> 00:02:30,100 and discuss the details of military supplies. 31 00:02:30,933 --> 00:02:35,000 Your comrades are my comrades. 32 00:02:35,733 --> 00:02:38,966 Your hunger and cold are my hunger and cold. 33 00:02:39,466 --> 00:02:40,000 Gentlemen, 34 00:02:40,533 --> 00:02:41,600 if you have any needs, 35 00:02:42,466 --> 00:02:44,900 just come and find me, the Huanglong House. 36 00:02:53,333 --> 00:02:55,400 Marshal Du, there's no need for such formality. 37 00:02:59,233 --> 00:02:59,800 Have some. 38 00:02:59,800 --> 00:03:00,530 Cheers! 39 00:03:06,933 --> 00:03:07,633 Marshal Du, 40 00:03:08,566 --> 00:03:09,466 in the past, 41 00:03:09,866 --> 00:03:13,333 all business on the river was monopolized by the Qinhuai House. 42 00:03:14,400 --> 00:03:15,566 Our Huanglong House 43 00:03:16,033 --> 00:03:18,033 couldn't even find a way in. 44 00:03:18,666 --> 00:03:20,133 We've truly suffered for a long time. 45 00:03:23,466 --> 00:03:24,366 [Du Zhen, Commander of Tiande Company] Pay no heed 46 00:03:24,366 --> 00:03:25,700 [Du Zhen, Commander of Tiande Company] to that old cur Li Yuanqing. 47 00:03:26,800 --> 00:03:29,766 Those men of the Black Cloud Longsword Company are all madmen. 48 00:03:30,333 --> 00:03:31,333 They don't speak reason, 49 00:03:31,666 --> 00:03:32,833 nor do they act with any sense. 50 00:03:34,033 --> 00:03:35,933 Envoy, if you have any business, 51 00:03:36,633 --> 00:03:37,933 just come to Jiangyin, 52 00:03:38,166 --> 00:03:39,633 and speak with me. 53 00:03:40,900 --> 00:03:45,800 When it comes to river matters, I have a say in half of all decisions. 54 00:03:49,300 --> 00:03:52,400 The coarse hemp from Taizhou and the rice from Changzhou 55 00:03:53,233 --> 00:03:55,100 sell extremely well in Heian-kyo. 56 00:03:55,833 --> 00:03:56,533 One voyage 57 00:03:57,000 --> 00:03:59,266 can yield three to five times the profit. 58 00:04:00,933 --> 00:04:02,833 Since you do not spurn me, Commander, 59 00:04:02,833 --> 00:04:04,566 I dare not promise more, 60 00:04:05,100 --> 00:04:08,066 but a fifteen percent share of the profit 61 00:04:08,066 --> 00:04:09,600 is rightfully yours. 62 00:04:11,300 --> 00:04:12,533 Only fifteen percent? 63 00:04:19,733 --> 00:04:21,866 Perhaps I did not make myself clear. 64 00:04:21,866 --> 00:04:22,566 The annual.... 65 00:04:23,600 --> 00:04:27,033 profit is twenty to thirty thousand in silver and silk. 66 00:04:27,300 --> 00:04:27,966 Annually? 67 00:04:29,700 --> 00:04:30,800 Twenty to thirty thousand? 68 00:04:32,066 --> 00:04:33,066 That much? 69 00:04:38,666 --> 00:04:41,466 The profits from maritime trade 70 00:04:41,466 --> 00:04:43,166 are indeed of that scale. 71 00:04:43,700 --> 00:04:45,166 That old cur Li Yuanqing... 72 00:04:45,666 --> 00:04:46,833 over these decades, 73 00:04:47,300 --> 00:04:49,433 he must have amassed millions in wealth. 74 00:04:50,900 --> 00:04:51,633 Not that much. 75 00:04:52,833 --> 00:04:56,433 Sea ships cannot enter the river, and river vessels cannot sail to sea. 76 00:04:57,066 --> 00:04:57,800 For trade, 77 00:04:58,233 --> 00:05:00,833 ships must be exchanged at the river estuary. 78 00:05:00,833 --> 00:05:03,033 The Qinhuai House has many river vessels, 79 00:05:03,033 --> 00:05:05,900 while the Huanglong House mostly operates sea ships. 80 00:05:05,900 --> 00:05:07,200 The river has many shallows, 81 00:05:08,866 --> 00:05:09,900 and we fear running aground, 82 00:05:11,133 --> 00:05:12,660 so we dare not enter recklessly. 83 00:05:14,833 --> 00:05:16,300 Leave it to me. 84 00:05:16,733 --> 00:05:18,800 The warships in the navy cannot be taken, 85 00:05:19,533 --> 00:05:22,533 but the remaining sixty-three cargo vessels, each and every one, 86 00:05:22,533 --> 00:05:23,800 I will give them all to you. 87 00:05:26,233 --> 00:05:28,233 I am a man of principle. 88 00:05:29,266 --> 00:05:31,966 I won't take your fifteen percent for nothing. 89 00:05:34,300 --> 00:05:34,600 Come on. 90 00:05:35,333 --> 00:05:35,633 Cheers. 91 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:38,733 Since that's the case, 92 00:05:38,733 --> 00:05:39,200 Commander, 93 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:41,800 thank you a lot. 94 00:05:42,266 --> 00:05:42,600 Cheers! 95 00:05:44,300 --> 00:05:49,300 When the imperial army comes south, its main force will sail east down the river from Jingzhou. 96 00:05:49,300 --> 00:05:50,700 The crucial point is Caishiji. 97 00:05:51,733 --> 00:05:55,700 Ships move slowly on the river, often relying on trackers. 98 00:05:56,466 --> 00:05:59,166 Jiangdu County was once the eastern capital of Southern Tang. 99 00:05:59,733 --> 00:06:01,266 The Zhenhai Army naval base 100 00:06:01,266 --> 00:06:03,233 lies directly across the river from it. 101 00:06:03,233 --> 00:06:04,733 Once Jiangdu reinforces its troops, 102 00:06:05,600 --> 00:06:07,333 garrison at Jiangyin will certainly find out. 103 00:06:08,633 --> 00:06:10,660 [Qian Weizhi] You are right, Uncle. 104 00:06:10,700 --> 00:06:13,433 Therefore, to take Jiangyin, we cannot deploy troops openly, 105 00:06:13,433 --> 00:06:15,100 but a flanking force in a night assault. 106 00:06:15,100 --> 00:06:17,633 That is why we have taken Chongming this time. 107 00:06:18,666 --> 00:06:19,166 Exactly. 108 00:06:20,433 --> 00:06:24,666 With the grain stored in Chongming, we will ensure the army at Jiangdu does not suffer from hunger. 109 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:27,466 Lord Wenqi. 110 00:06:29,900 --> 00:06:32,933 We must trouble you once again. 111 00:06:35,033 --> 00:06:37,800 To lead the way for my king is a subject's duty. 112 00:06:40,600 --> 00:06:42,366 When I was your age, 113 00:06:42,900 --> 00:06:46,133 I served as deputy envoy for the New Year's greetings. 114 00:06:46,133 --> 00:06:48,633 This matter will be entirely planned by you. 115 00:06:48,900 --> 00:06:49,433 This time, 116 00:06:49,833 --> 00:06:52,100 you shall go to the capital on my behalf. 117 00:06:54,166 --> 00:06:54,600 Yes. 118 00:07:01,166 --> 00:07:02,300 The envoys have departed. 119 00:07:02,300 --> 00:07:03,800 The chief envoy is still Shen Wenqi. 120 00:07:04,066 --> 00:07:05,900 The deputy envoy is a young commander, 121 00:07:06,266 --> 00:07:06,966 an unfamiliar face. 122 00:07:16,166 --> 00:07:18,833 His Majesty arrives. 123 00:07:29,033 --> 00:07:30,866 I, Shen Wenqi, 124 00:07:31,100 --> 00:07:34,900 Minister of Rites, concurrently overseeing the affairs of the Grand Marshal's Office, 125 00:07:34,900 --> 00:07:36,966 by the command of the Grand Tutor, 126 00:07:37,233 --> 00:07:39,066 Director of the Secretariat, 127 00:07:39,533 --> 00:07:41,366 Grand Marshal of All Forces, 128 00:07:42,100 --> 00:07:43,766 King of Wuyue, pay homage to Your Majesty. 129 00:07:46,666 --> 00:07:47,666 Rise, Lord Shen. 130 00:07:48,366 --> 00:07:49,600 Thank you, Your Majesty. 131 00:07:55,066 --> 00:07:56,366 Is King Qian well? 132 00:07:56,933 --> 00:07:59,000 Thank you for your gracious inquiry. 133 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:01,500 My king is as healthy as ever. 134 00:08:02,866 --> 00:08:03,733 Good. 135 00:08:08,433 --> 00:08:09,166 Young man, 136 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:11,733 step forward. 137 00:08:17,633 --> 00:08:18,633 Closer. 138 00:08:23,733 --> 00:08:26,333 I, your junior, Qian Weizhi, pay homage to you, Uncle Majesty. 139 00:08:26,633 --> 00:08:28,333 Eldest Prince, you must not breach etiquette. 140 00:08:28,733 --> 00:08:29,566 It is fine. 141 00:08:31,933 --> 00:08:34,266 You are Chu's eldest child, 142 00:08:35,066 --> 00:08:36,733 given birth to by Lady Sun? 143 00:08:43,933 --> 00:08:46,000 Before I came to the capital, my father said, 144 00:08:46,766 --> 00:08:49,266 ‘He is the emperor, but is also just like my elder brother. 145 00:08:49,266 --> 00:08:51,200 You may observe family rites.’ 146 00:08:51,200 --> 00:08:53,500 My father's command is one a junior dare not disobey. 147 00:08:56,900 --> 00:09:00,333 Indeed, he has the bearing of Chu in his youth. 148 00:09:08,900 --> 00:09:12,333 [Hangzhou Trading Office] 149 00:09:18,500 --> 00:09:19,166 Sir, 150 00:09:19,766 --> 00:09:21,000 who exactly are you? 151 00:09:22,133 --> 00:09:23,333 For what have you invited me? 152 00:09:25,700 --> 00:09:26,733 Master Sun. 153 00:09:30,833 --> 00:09:31,866 It has been a long time. 154 00:09:43,133 --> 00:09:43,666 Marshal Li. 155 00:09:46,033 --> 00:09:47,033 It has been a long time. 156 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,133 The ship is sinking. 157 00:09:51,200 --> 00:09:52,533 I seek a way to survive. 158 00:09:54,600 --> 00:09:59,133 The Qinhuai House is renowned throughout Jiangnan, one of the three great Houses of the southeast. 159 00:09:59,133 --> 00:10:00,366 Such a vast fortune... 160 00:10:01,200 --> 00:10:03,366 why would this Li Yuanqing offer it to me? 161 00:10:05,333 --> 00:10:07,233 The old man is clear-sighted. 162 00:10:08,200 --> 00:10:10,466 Southern Tang faces the danger of destruction. 163 00:10:10,466 --> 00:10:13,066 [Qian Weijun] When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. 164 00:10:14,033 --> 00:10:15,066 [Qian Weijun] When that time comes, 165 00:10:15,066 --> 00:10:17,366 the Qinhuai House's decades of business 166 00:10:17,766 --> 00:10:21,100 will inevitably be swallowed whole by the Huanglong House. 167 00:10:22,766 --> 00:10:27,933 Li Yuanqing followed Yang Xingmi since his youth, and has been operating business for fifty or sixty years. 168 00:10:29,033 --> 00:10:31,500 Naturally, he does not wish to meet a bleak end 169 00:10:33,300 --> 00:10:35,466 as he approaches his twilight years. 170 00:10:35,466 --> 00:10:36,066 Then why 171 00:10:36,733 --> 00:10:38,233 didn't he simply go and beg my father? 172 00:10:44,933 --> 00:10:47,566 That is precisely where his shrewdness lies. 173 00:10:48,466 --> 00:10:49,600 He and your father 174 00:10:50,733 --> 00:10:52,433 are old acquaintances from decades ago. 175 00:10:54,700 --> 00:10:57,733 He deeply understands your father's temperament. 176 00:10:57,733 --> 00:10:59,800 If he truly handed the Qinhuai House 177 00:11:00,133 --> 00:11:01,433 over to your father, 178 00:11:02,333 --> 00:11:03,866 given your father's temperament, 179 00:11:04,266 --> 00:11:05,000 and his ability, 180 00:11:05,700 --> 00:11:08,333 I fear within less than a year or two, 181 00:11:08,933 --> 00:11:11,233 this vast enterprise and its personnel 182 00:11:11,666 --> 00:11:16,066 would be devoured completely, leaving not a single drop behind. 183 00:11:17,633 --> 00:11:18,366 At that time, 184 00:11:18,766 --> 00:11:24,300 your father would give him a sinecure, to let him live out his life in honored retirement. 185 00:11:24,300 --> 00:11:26,633 Wouldn't that truly make him 186 00:11:26,633 --> 00:11:28,833 a great tiger stripped of its claws, 187 00:11:28,833 --> 00:11:30,366 bereft of its wings? 188 00:11:32,500 --> 00:11:35,100 Young man, what are your chances of success? 189 00:11:36,733 --> 00:11:40,300 If we count in the veteran general of the Zhenhai Army, Zheng Yanhua, 190 00:11:40,300 --> 00:11:42,900 my chances of victory are truly only fifty-fifty. 191 00:11:43,333 --> 00:11:44,766 If we do not count Zheng Yanhua, 192 00:11:45,500 --> 00:11:46,500 I am fully confident. 193 00:11:48,033 --> 00:11:49,633 No wonder Chu likes you. 194 00:11:50,533 --> 00:11:52,066 You do possess some heroic spirit. 195 00:11:53,833 --> 00:11:54,900 If I were him, 196 00:11:55,900 --> 00:11:57,400 I would make you the heir. 197 00:12:02,266 --> 00:12:03,600 Such a heroic figure... 198 00:12:05,200 --> 00:12:06,733 how could I possibly command him? 199 00:12:07,633 --> 00:12:09,300 You are the heir of Wuyue, 200 00:12:10,900 --> 00:12:12,500 your status is incomparably noble. 201 00:12:13,900 --> 00:12:15,700 Such complex and trivial matters 202 00:12:17,933 --> 00:12:19,666 do not require your personal involvement. 203 00:12:20,633 --> 00:12:22,966 You only need to sit securely 204 00:12:23,500 --> 00:12:24,633 in your position as heir, 205 00:12:26,233 --> 00:12:27,666 accept this Li Yuanqing 206 00:12:28,633 --> 00:12:29,533 as your subordinate. 207 00:12:30,466 --> 00:12:31,100 As for the rest, 208 00:12:33,733 --> 00:12:36,233 leave it to me, your uncle to handle. 209 00:12:38,933 --> 00:12:40,100 Within two years, 210 00:12:46,133 --> 00:12:49,466 Li Yuanqing's claws and wings 211 00:12:53,300 --> 00:12:54,433 will all become yours— 212 00:12:54,900 --> 00:12:57,100 the claws and wings of the Heir of Wuyue. 213 00:13:01,666 --> 00:13:05,000 I believe that I, with Pan Mei, should lead our forces downstream, 214 00:13:05,266 --> 00:13:06,166 capture Caishiji, 215 00:13:06,433 --> 00:13:09,366 and use it as the crucial hub for waterborne supply. 216 00:13:09,633 --> 00:13:12,733 We do not take the six prefectures east of the river, but blockade the waterway, 217 00:13:12,733 --> 00:13:15,033 preventing the their navy from supporting each other, 218 00:13:15,600 --> 00:13:16,300 [Pan Mei] and force Li 219 00:13:16,300 --> 00:13:18,533 [Pan Mei] to deploy troops from east of Jinling westward. 220 00:13:18,533 --> 00:13:19,666 [Cao Bin] Once Zheng Yanhua's 221 00:13:19,666 --> 00:13:20,933 [Cao Bin] Zhenhai Army moves west, 222 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:24,200 The region in the east can be secured in one stroke. 223 00:13:29,366 --> 00:13:31,333 As long as Zheng Yanhua moves west, 224 00:13:31,333 --> 00:13:33,233 the east of Jinling— 225 00:13:33,233 --> 00:13:35,500 my father and I will secure it for you. 226 00:13:36,466 --> 00:13:38,933 Transporting grain from Chongming to Jiangdu 227 00:13:39,466 --> 00:13:42,133 requires river vessels capable of operating on the Yangtze, 228 00:13:44,466 --> 00:13:46,400 and it must be done right under the noses 229 00:13:47,100 --> 00:13:49,533 of the Changzhou Army and the Jiangyin Army. 230 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:50,766 Do not worry. 231 00:13:51,600 --> 00:13:52,366 Those two armies 232 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:54,533 are already in my father's pocket. 233 00:13:56,066 --> 00:13:57,533 As long as these two armies 234 00:13:57,666 --> 00:14:00,866 are pinned down on Changzhou's left flank, 235 00:14:02,100 --> 00:14:07,466 the imperial army from the north can cross the river by ships and join forces with you at Jiangyin. 236 00:14:08,633 --> 00:14:10,033 The path will then be clear. 237 00:14:12,633 --> 00:14:13,866 Such a vast and complex situation 238 00:14:14,266 --> 00:14:16,100 resting on Weizhi alone— 239 00:14:18,033 --> 00:14:19,533 can he shoulder this burden? 240 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:22,033 You often say 241 00:14:22,366 --> 00:14:25,333 Weizhi has the bearing of the King Zhongxian. [King Zhongxian: Qian Hongzuo] 242 00:14:25,333 --> 00:14:26,433 In our view, 243 00:14:27,300 --> 00:14:30,366 he actually resembles you more in your youth. 244 00:14:37,233 --> 00:14:39,266 Weizhi isn't that unreliable, is he? 245 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:44,733 Eldest Brother... 246 00:14:45,666 --> 00:14:46,533 Hear this decree: 247 00:14:47,066 --> 00:14:48,933 I, the Emperor, rule over myriad states, 248 00:14:49,466 --> 00:14:51,700 governing and caring for the countless people. 249 00:14:51,700 --> 00:14:57,266 I extend utmost sincerity to all, hoping the entire land will submit with sincere hearts. 250 00:14:57,833 --> 00:15:01,433 Spreading kindness and practicing benevolence is my fundamental will. 251 00:15:01,933 --> 00:15:03,600 To raise armies and mobilize troops 252 00:15:04,133 --> 00:15:06,033 is not my desire. 253 00:15:06,933 --> 00:15:11,433 In September of 974 AD, Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, 254 00:15:11,433 --> 00:15:15,633 appoint the Xuanhui Southern Court Commissioner and Military Governor of Yicheng Army, Cao Bin, 255 00:15:15,633 --> 00:15:19,766 as Commander of the Infantry and Naval Forces of the Southwest Front Camp of Shengzhou, 256 00:15:19,766 --> 00:15:23,500 leading a hundred thousand troops to advance by both land and water and attack Southern Tang. 257 00:15:23,900 --> 00:15:26,930 Before departure, he was granted an imperial sword with strict orders: 258 00:15:26,930 --> 00:15:29,733 execute any officer below deputy commander who disobeys. 259 00:15:30,533 --> 00:15:33,433 Display our martial prowess as the fierce ministers of the age, 260 00:15:33,433 --> 00:15:36,433 you shall depart from the ford, oversee and gather all ships. 261 00:15:36,433 --> 00:15:40,400 You rose from a clerk to the general, holding the roster in service to the court. 262 00:15:41,100 --> 00:15:41,733 Alas, 263 00:15:42,033 --> 00:15:44,966 only when the army is well-organized can we avoid collapse of moral. 264 00:15:45,366 --> 00:15:48,633 Only when commands are clear and trust-worthy can we maintain the military rules. 265 00:15:48,633 --> 00:15:53,833 You shall emulate the ancient sages, strive to reach them, and assist me in attacking Jiangnan. 266 00:15:54,266 --> 00:15:55,533 Where the royal army goes, 267 00:15:55,633 --> 00:15:57,566 it can not plunder or harm the people. 268 00:15:58,066 --> 00:15:59,833 Let this be implemented. 269 00:16:01,700 --> 00:16:04,366 The land has been divided and in turmoil for too long. 270 00:16:04,366 --> 00:16:05,866 People yearn for unity. 271 00:16:06,933 --> 00:16:10,466 The Li clan of Southern Tang has usurped territory and claimed false titles. 272 00:16:11,033 --> 00:16:13,633 The people there have long suffered. 273 00:16:14,066 --> 00:16:18,666 I hope you will not shirk from the clash of arms, but exert your utmost in service, 274 00:16:19,466 --> 00:16:22,000 fulfilling the trust placed by the Emperor, 275 00:16:22,833 --> 00:16:25,833 to complete the unification of our golden domain. 276 00:16:26,300 --> 00:16:28,100 We receive your command. 277 00:16:28,900 --> 00:16:30,200 Chancellor Shen Yin. 278 00:16:30,700 --> 00:16:31,466 Yes. 279 00:16:32,500 --> 00:16:35,466 You will concurrently serve as Regent of the Western Court, 280 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:38,366 acting Administrator of the Grand Marshal Office, 281 00:16:38,733 --> 00:16:41,000 supervising all armies, internal and external. 282 00:16:41,500 --> 00:16:43,200 I receive the command. 283 00:16:43,933 --> 00:16:48,566 I entrust the thirteen prefectures of Wuyue to you, Minister. 284 00:16:49,366 --> 00:16:50,966 I will diligently fulfill my duties, 285 00:16:51,300 --> 00:16:52,233 sparing no effort, 286 00:16:52,466 --> 00:16:54,066 and will not betray your trust. 287 00:16:55,366 --> 00:16:57,900 Academician of the Tongru Academy, Cui Renji. 288 00:16:59,266 --> 00:17:00,100 Yes. 289 00:17:01,300 --> 00:17:06,400 You are appointed Chief of Staff of the Southeast Front Campaign Army in Shengzhou. 290 00:17:06,766 --> 00:17:08,900 I receive the command. 291 00:17:09,766 --> 00:17:14,066 Acting Minister of Works, concurrently participating in the affairs of the Chancellor's Office, Qian Weizhi. 292 00:17:15,266 --> 00:17:15,933 Yes. 293 00:17:16,333 --> 00:17:20,000 You are appointed Deputy Commander of the Campaign Army, 294 00:17:20,566 --> 00:17:21,233 in charge of 295 00:17:21,566 --> 00:17:24,966 grain, equipment, and armaments. 296 00:17:25,433 --> 00:17:27,533 I receive the command. 297 00:17:35,833 --> 00:17:39,300 From the day I lead the expedition forth, 298 00:17:41,833 --> 00:17:43,466 the heir, Qian Weijun, 299 00:17:44,133 --> 00:17:45,966 shall act as Regent, 300 00:17:46,466 --> 00:17:47,966 safeguarding the seals of office. 301 00:17:54,200 --> 00:17:55,300 I receive the command. 302 00:17:56,533 --> 00:17:59,100 As Regent, in all military and state affairs, 303 00:17:59,666 --> 00:18:01,633 you must follow the Chancellor's decisions. 304 00:18:01,633 --> 00:18:02,566 Do not 305 00:18:03,466 --> 00:18:04,500 act recklessly. 306 00:18:05,866 --> 00:18:06,533 Chancellor, 307 00:18:07,433 --> 00:18:08,733 you are my teacher. 308 00:18:09,533 --> 00:18:12,533 While you are on campaign, I shall serve the Chancellor as my father. 309 00:18:39,733 --> 00:18:43,866 Congratulations, Your Highness the Crown Prince, on your appointment as Regent. 310 00:18:43,866 --> 00:18:46,166 It is indeed an unexpected honor. I never dared hope for it. 311 00:18:47,333 --> 00:18:48,133 After all, 312 00:18:48,866 --> 00:18:51,100 Your Highness is the king's son. 313 00:18:59,233 --> 00:19:00,466 The king does not lack sons. 314 00:19:01,666 --> 00:19:04,033 He lacks sons who can accomplish things. 315 00:19:07,433 --> 00:19:08,533 You are wise, Crown Prince. 316 00:19:11,766 --> 00:19:12,866 What the king wants, 317 00:19:13,500 --> 00:19:14,833 is not a rule-following, 318 00:19:15,100 --> 00:19:17,566 helpless ruler like Liu Chan, 319 00:19:17,566 --> 00:19:18,700 but one who can shield 320 00:19:19,000 --> 00:19:20,633 the vast southeastern landscape— 321 00:19:20,666 --> 00:19:21,533 a Sun Quan, 322 00:19:22,133 --> 00:19:23,133 a Liu Yu. 323 00:19:25,733 --> 00:19:26,666 Old General, 324 00:19:27,466 --> 00:19:29,466 you mean Eldest Brother, do you not? 325 00:19:29,466 --> 00:19:32,366 The Eldest Prince is indeed outstanding. 326 00:19:33,933 --> 00:19:34,966 It is merely a pity 327 00:19:36,500 --> 00:19:37,733 that he is not the Crown Prince. 328 00:19:39,466 --> 00:19:41,333 What you say is true, Old General. 329 00:19:41,333 --> 00:19:43,433 As Regent this time, I must certainly prove myself 330 00:19:44,066 --> 00:19:45,966 so that Father need not worry about domestic affairs. 331 00:19:47,466 --> 00:19:49,466 State affairs are Minister Shen's domain. 332 00:19:49,466 --> 00:19:51,466 Whether it concerns troops, funds, or provisions, 333 00:19:51,466 --> 00:19:53,433 or the appointment and transfer of officials, 334 00:19:53,433 --> 00:19:56,466 these are the very foundations of royal authority. 335 00:19:56,466 --> 00:19:59,600 As a Regent now, you are merely exercising that authority on the king's behalf. 336 00:20:00,566 --> 00:20:01,433 In all matters, 337 00:20:02,766 --> 00:20:04,666 you must avoid arousing suspicion. 338 00:20:04,666 --> 00:20:05,900 Do you mean, Old General, 339 00:20:07,233 --> 00:20:09,666 that as the Crown Prince serving as Regent, 340 00:20:09,666 --> 00:20:12,333 doing nothing at all is the best course? 341 00:20:14,733 --> 00:20:15,733 Deploying troops, 342 00:20:16,766 --> 00:20:18,633 raising funds and provisions, 343 00:20:18,633 --> 00:20:20,400 and selecting officials— 344 00:20:20,400 --> 00:20:21,566 these three matters, 345 00:20:22,233 --> 00:20:24,100 within the State of Wuyue, 346 00:20:24,100 --> 00:20:26,566 who is most capable in each? 347 00:20:26,566 --> 00:20:29,900 In mobilizing the armies, except Father, Eldest Uncle is the most capable. 348 00:20:30,533 --> 00:20:33,666 In raising funds and provisions, Eldest Brother is the most capable. 349 00:20:33,666 --> 00:20:35,966 In selecting officials, Minister Shen is the most capable. 350 00:20:36,466 --> 00:20:37,966 Then do you believe 351 00:20:40,466 --> 00:20:42,133 you can do better than they can? 352 00:20:55,033 --> 00:20:57,866 In these matters, when others perform them, they mean merit. 353 00:20:58,433 --> 00:21:00,533 If you, the Crown Prince, were to perform them, 354 00:21:01,233 --> 00:21:03,900 it would inevitably arouse the king's suspicion. 355 00:21:04,566 --> 00:21:06,033 Father is not a narrow-minded man. 356 00:21:07,733 --> 00:21:08,833 Your Highness must understand: 357 00:21:09,900 --> 00:21:11,000 between the king and you, 358 00:21:11,866 --> 00:21:13,166 it is not merely father and son, 359 00:21:14,733 --> 00:21:15,933 but also ruler and subject. 360 00:21:18,400 --> 00:21:19,433 What you say is true, Old General. 361 00:21:20,466 --> 00:21:21,466 These candid words... 362 00:21:22,066 --> 00:21:23,766 my uncle would never say to me. 363 00:21:24,333 --> 00:21:26,433 Although Minister Shen is named the Heir's Tutor, 364 00:21:26,833 --> 00:21:28,466 he only instructs me on official affairs, 365 00:21:28,866 --> 00:21:30,960 unwilling to say one more word on anything else. 366 00:21:36,633 --> 00:21:37,933 That is because 367 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,866 they are both the king's subjects. 368 00:21:44,633 --> 00:21:45,633 As Regent this time, 369 00:21:47,066 --> 00:21:47,933 could it be that 370 00:21:48,933 --> 00:21:50,733 I truly must become a clay puppet, 371 00:21:52,633 --> 00:21:53,766 doing nothing at all, 372 00:21:56,300 --> 00:21:58,700 to satisfy my father king's wishes? 373 00:21:58,700 --> 00:22:01,400 It is not about doing nothing, 374 00:22:01,400 --> 00:22:03,900 but rather that what should not be done, 375 00:22:03,900 --> 00:22:04,833 cannot be done. 376 00:22:19,000 --> 00:22:20,633 The Institute for Talent memorializes: 377 00:22:20,633 --> 00:22:23,866 Twenty-three candidates succeeded in last year's grand examination. 378 00:22:23,866 --> 00:22:26,066 Of these, nine were appointed as county magistrates, 379 00:22:26,066 --> 00:22:28,566 eleven were entered into ministries and bureaus as clerks, 380 00:22:28,933 --> 00:22:31,433 and three others, of extraordinary talent and learning, 381 00:22:31,433 --> 00:22:34,500 were appointed as secretaries in the chancellor's office. 382 00:22:34,500 --> 00:22:35,566 Minister, your opinion? 383 00:22:36,566 --> 00:22:38,433 We have deliberated together. 384 00:22:38,433 --> 00:22:41,300 Without serving in locals, one cannot reach the central ministries. 385 00:22:41,833 --> 00:22:46,233 The vacancies for secretaries in the Chancellor's Office should be filled by county magistrates. 386 00:22:46,700 --> 00:22:50,766 Those of exceptional talent can be appointed as local officials, 387 00:22:51,033 --> 00:22:55,533 to understand the hardships of the people's livelihood and the complexity of common affairs. 388 00:22:55,533 --> 00:22:57,766 After they complete three years of service, 389 00:22:58,066 --> 00:23:01,533 with outstanding achievements, they may then be promoted to capital officials. 390 00:23:01,533 --> 00:23:02,866 This would be appropriate. 391 00:23:05,400 --> 00:23:08,830 Your words are for the state's benefit. I have received your instruction. 392 00:23:26,466 --> 00:23:30,266 [Wuyue's military camp, Suzhou] 393 00:23:34,233 --> 00:23:35,900 Weijun now understands affairs. 394 00:23:36,700 --> 00:23:37,566 As Regent, 395 00:23:38,400 --> 00:23:40,033 he conducts himself properly. 396 00:23:41,266 --> 00:23:42,666 Shen never praises anyone. 397 00:23:44,200 --> 00:23:47,300 Now when mentioning Weijun, he actually used 398 00:23:48,466 --> 00:23:53,233 "draped in robes yet upholding the law, advancing and holding back all have basis" — 399 00:23:54,333 --> 00:23:56,133 two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve— 400 00:23:58,433 --> 00:24:00,066 fourteen words to praise him. 401 00:24:03,200 --> 00:24:05,833 Long ago, serving as commander in the inner guards, 402 00:24:05,833 --> 00:24:09,800 I watched you calculate with an abacus. It feels like something happened yesterday. 403 00:24:10,466 --> 00:24:13,000 That year, you had not yet performed the adult ceremony. 404 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:15,800 In the blink of an eye, even the younger generation has grown up. 405 00:24:17,200 --> 00:24:20,300 With Weijun guarding the palace, and in the Chancellor's Office, 406 00:24:20,766 --> 00:24:23,333 the future matters, you, Great King, can be at ease. 407 00:24:23,933 --> 00:24:25,133 I cannot think that far ahead. 408 00:24:26,433 --> 00:24:27,533 The younger ones, 409 00:24:28,133 --> 00:24:31,933 as long as they avoid causing trouble, understand the difficulty of handling affairs, 410 00:24:32,466 --> 00:24:34,066 and the hardship of the common people, 411 00:24:34,066 --> 00:24:34,500 I, 412 00:24:35,500 --> 00:24:37,133 would be greatly thankful to heaven. 413 00:24:38,266 --> 00:24:38,766 Report! 414 00:24:39,500 --> 00:24:42,466 The Commissioner of the Inner Guest Service, 415 00:24:42,466 --> 00:24:47,400 Supervisor of the Campaign, Ding Deyu, requests an audience with the Grand Marshal. 416 00:24:47,400 --> 00:24:47,833 Granted. 417 00:24:53,466 --> 00:24:58,266 [Ding Deyu, Commissioner of the Inner Guest Service] 418 00:24:58,266 --> 00:25:00,933 I pay my respects to the Marshal. 419 00:25:00,933 --> 00:25:02,133 No need for formalities. 420 00:25:04,766 --> 00:25:05,666 May I ask the Marshal, 421 00:25:06,433 --> 00:25:07,933 why the great army is gathered here, 422 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:09,866 lingering without advance? 423 00:25:09,866 --> 00:25:14,733 What is the reason for this? 424 00:25:14,733 --> 00:25:16,233 I will explain it to you, Supervisor. 425 00:25:16,666 --> 00:25:18,966 Wuyue and Southern Tang have warred for decades, 426 00:25:19,433 --> 00:25:20,733 over a hundred battles. 427 00:25:21,100 --> 00:25:23,933 What we truly fought over was not troops, but the canal. 428 00:25:25,466 --> 00:25:27,800 Transporting provisions, deploying forces, 429 00:25:28,100 --> 00:25:30,433 the cost by waterway is one-tenth of that by land. 430 00:25:31,466 --> 00:25:32,033 However, 431 00:25:32,433 --> 00:25:35,633 since Wuyue and Southern Tang ceased fire over twenty years ago, 432 00:25:35,866 --> 00:25:40,366 this section at the canal border has been unused for years and is heavily silted. 433 00:25:40,900 --> 00:25:43,933 We only need to wait a short while to dredge it clear. 434 00:25:47,100 --> 00:25:48,566 Marshal, no offense, but, 435 00:25:49,833 --> 00:25:52,766 since I began following the present Emperor, 436 00:25:53,433 --> 00:25:58,700 in every battle, I have beheaded generals and seized flags, entering Sichuan to destroy Shu, quelling the rebel Kang. 437 00:25:59,933 --> 00:26:03,566 My ranks, titles, and emoluments, were all earned on my own two legs, 438 00:26:03,933 --> 00:26:05,300 step by step, fighting my way up. 439 00:26:06,266 --> 00:26:07,866 Yet I have never heard 440 00:26:08,066 --> 00:26:09,766 that without this canal and its oars, 441 00:26:10,233 --> 00:26:11,500 one cannot fight a war. 442 00:26:11,666 --> 00:26:14,000 Although you are a close minister of the Emperor, 443 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:16,466 you may not show disrespect to the Great King, Supervisor! 444 00:26:16,466 --> 00:26:17,233 Ding Deyu! 445 00:26:19,833 --> 00:26:21,033 Are you the Emperor? 446 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:24,830 Marshal, what do you mean? 447 00:26:26,433 --> 00:26:27,133 Or are you, 448 00:26:28,133 --> 00:26:29,133 the Grand Tutor, 449 00:26:29,833 --> 00:26:31,400 the Chief of the Privy Council? 450 00:26:31,400 --> 00:26:34,966 I am not the Grand Tutor, nor the Chief of the Privy Council. 451 00:26:36,733 --> 00:26:39,400 I am the one appointed by the Emperor and the court 452 00:26:39,400 --> 00:26:42,500 as Supervisor of the Campaign in the southeast of Shengzhou. 453 00:26:43,200 --> 00:26:45,066 Back in Bianliang the capital, 454 00:26:45,633 --> 00:26:46,866 the present Emperor 455 00:26:47,466 --> 00:26:50,033 has never ever spoken like that to me. 456 00:26:51,566 --> 00:26:52,366 Do not forget, 457 00:26:53,266 --> 00:26:57,033 I am not only the Commander of the Campaign in the southeast, 458 00:26:57,333 --> 00:26:59,266 I am also the Grand Tutor of the Great Song, 459 00:26:59,900 --> 00:27:01,233 the Director of the Secretariat, 460 00:27:02,100 --> 00:27:04,966 and the Grand Marshal of All Forces! 461 00:27:06,466 --> 00:27:07,133 I... 462 00:27:11,566 --> 00:27:14,833 This humble general dares not show disrespect to you, Marshal. 463 00:27:15,066 --> 00:27:16,733 It is only that before departure, 464 00:27:17,433 --> 00:27:19,233 I was entrusted by the Emperor and the court. 465 00:27:20,100 --> 00:27:23,066 I dare not neglect military affairs and miss the crucial moment. 466 00:27:25,200 --> 00:27:28,300 Entrusted by the Emperor... 467 00:27:31,100 --> 00:27:32,033 Show that to him. 468 00:27:36,133 --> 00:27:37,700 Look clearly yourself. 469 00:27:37,933 --> 00:27:40,166 Whose handwriting is on this? 470 00:27:44,966 --> 00:27:48,933 [All affairs east of Jinling shall be handled by Chu. I would not interfere.] 471 00:27:50,066 --> 00:27:51,700 This humble general obeys the decree. 472 00:27:51,833 --> 00:27:52,300 Out! 473 00:27:55,333 --> 00:27:56,033 I... 474 00:27:57,100 --> 00:27:57,633 obey. 475 00:28:02,933 --> 00:28:03,466 Great King. 476 00:28:05,033 --> 00:28:06,733 Although this man is insignificant, 477 00:28:06,733 --> 00:28:09,933 he was sent into the army by the Emperor and the court. 478 00:28:10,566 --> 00:28:13,666 We need to prevent him from being humiliated and after returning to the capital... 479 00:28:13,666 --> 00:28:14,366 It does not matter. 480 00:28:15,900 --> 00:28:19,233 This campaign was planned by the Emperor himself. 481 00:28:19,900 --> 00:28:23,500 The army rests here, awaiting the opportune moment to advance. 482 00:28:24,033 --> 00:28:26,866 We are not only waiting for the canal. 483 00:28:28,466 --> 00:28:31,033 I am also waiting for Cao Bin and Pan Mei. 484 00:28:32,200 --> 00:28:34,233 Winter, 974 AD. 485 00:28:34,700 --> 00:28:37,066 The Song navy sailed east along the Yangtze River. 486 00:28:38,066 --> 00:28:40,733 Cao Bin avoided the strong and attacked the weak, bypassing Jiangzhou. 487 00:28:41,066 --> 00:28:43,700 He ordered Pan Mei to launch a surprise attack on Caishiji. 488 00:28:44,533 --> 00:28:45,333 That night, 489 00:28:45,700 --> 00:28:48,966 the main Song forces launched a general assault on the Southern Tang naval base. 490 00:28:49,566 --> 00:28:53,833 The last line of defense of Southern Tang collapsed in flames. 491 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:58,933 This battle burned over two hundred warships and annihilated over ten thousand troops. 492 00:28:58,933 --> 00:29:01,933 The gateway to Jinling was thus thrown open. 493 00:29:05,400 --> 00:29:06,266 Jiangzhou! 494 00:29:08,633 --> 00:29:09,566 What of the Longxiang Army? 495 00:29:11,233 --> 00:29:12,100 What of Zhu Lingyun? 496 00:29:12,900 --> 00:29:13,933 What of Li Yuanqing? 497 00:29:20,566 --> 00:29:21,900 Who can save Jiangzhou? 498 00:29:27,100 --> 00:29:28,000 The Zhenhai Army. 499 00:29:30,100 --> 00:29:30,633 Right! 500 00:29:31,466 --> 00:29:32,366 The Zhenhai Army. 501 00:29:33,533 --> 00:29:34,133 Draft an edict. 502 00:29:35,300 --> 00:29:38,300 Order Zheng Yanhua to lead the Zhenhai Army westward. 503 00:29:38,733 --> 00:29:39,633 No matter what, 504 00:29:39,700 --> 00:29:40,900 we must save Jiangzhou. 505 00:29:41,566 --> 00:29:42,200 Your Majesty. 506 00:29:47,266 --> 00:29:48,533 No, Your Majesty! 507 00:29:49,833 --> 00:29:52,533 The Zhenhai Army is a barrier on the capital's eastern side. 508 00:29:53,133 --> 00:29:54,466 Should Wuyue betray the alliance, 509 00:29:54,700 --> 00:29:59,933 the Zhenhai Army is our Great Tang's final line of defense against the Wuyue army. 510 00:30:00,133 --> 00:30:02,200 How could the Qian betray the alliance? 511 00:30:03,000 --> 00:30:05,633 Did you not say that with King Qian all was perfectly secure? 512 00:30:06,133 --> 00:30:08,066 Was not Chongming Town already ceded? 513 00:30:08,066 --> 00:30:12,333 The provisions, armor, weapons, and equipment for the Zhenhai Army and the other two armies, 514 00:30:12,333 --> 00:30:14,533 are they not all supplied by Wuyue's Huanglong House? 515 00:30:17,733 --> 00:30:18,633 Your Majesty, 516 00:30:19,633 --> 00:30:21,900 one must always guard against others. 517 00:30:23,400 --> 00:30:25,333 The alliance with Wuyue is one thing; 518 00:30:25,666 --> 00:30:28,633 strengthening defenses to guard against their ambition is another. 519 00:30:29,033 --> 00:30:32,200 The region east to the capital now has three armies garrisoned. 520 00:30:32,866 --> 00:30:34,733 That is why King Qian stations troops in Suzhou, 521 00:30:34,866 --> 00:30:36,500 dealing perfunctorily with Song. 522 00:30:37,766 --> 00:30:39,633 If we transfer the Zhenhai Army westward, 523 00:30:40,100 --> 00:30:42,233 the capital's eastern side lies wide open. 524 00:30:42,433 --> 00:30:45,866 King Qian's intentions then become unpredictable. 525 00:30:45,933 --> 00:30:47,033 Then what do you suggest? 526 00:30:49,500 --> 00:30:50,366 Initially, 527 00:30:50,900 --> 00:30:54,700 it was you who urged me to cede Chongming to befriend the Qian clan. 528 00:30:54,700 --> 00:30:58,866 Now it is you who oppose transferring the Zhenhai Army westward, to guard against the Qian clan. 529 00:30:58,866 --> 00:31:00,933 You have said everything. 530 00:31:01,266 --> 00:31:02,466 What more can I do? 531 00:31:07,133 --> 00:31:08,233 Your Majesty, do not be angry. 532 00:31:09,133 --> 00:31:12,366 King Qian's intentions can in fact be tested. 533 00:31:15,500 --> 00:31:16,400 Master Xu, 534 00:31:17,500 --> 00:31:18,300 tell me, 535 00:31:20,233 --> 00:31:21,300 how can they be tested? 536 00:31:21,766 --> 00:31:25,766 Huanglong House provides provisions, armor, weapons, and equipment for the three armies. 537 00:31:26,766 --> 00:31:30,633 The Jiangyin Army and the Jinghai Army are both fully supplied. 538 00:31:31,433 --> 00:31:34,933 Only the Zhenhai Army receives rather insufficient supply from Huanglong House. 539 00:31:35,766 --> 00:31:37,000 From Zheng Yanhua down, 540 00:31:37,333 --> 00:31:38,833 many generals have complaints. 541 00:31:39,666 --> 00:31:44,733 Your Majesty could send an envoy to Suzhou, and before the army, 542 00:31:45,033 --> 00:31:46,866 confront King Qian face to face. 543 00:31:48,466 --> 00:31:50,933 If King Qian is willing to honor the alliance, 544 00:31:51,100 --> 00:31:53,533 and fully supply the Zhenhai Army, 545 00:31:54,200 --> 00:31:57,900 then he certainly harbors no intention of betrayal. 546 00:31:58,866 --> 00:32:00,100 If King Qian refuses, 547 00:32:01,633 --> 00:32:03,000 then the Zhenhai Army 548 00:32:04,666 --> 00:32:06,730 must absolutely not be transferred westward. 549 00:32:14,100 --> 00:32:15,100 Master Xu, 550 00:32:16,766 --> 00:32:20,600 this is truly a strategy for the state's benefit. 551 00:32:23,666 --> 00:32:25,000 Then regarding King Qian, 552 00:32:26,133 --> 00:32:27,666 I must trouble you, Master Xu, 553 00:32:29,400 --> 00:32:31,700 to undertake this arduous journey on my behalf. 554 00:32:34,200 --> 00:32:34,733 Yes. 555 00:32:42,266 --> 00:32:45,066 The Song army has breached the Jiangzhou naval base? 556 00:32:45,066 --> 00:32:46,700 Have they entered Pengli Lake? 557 00:32:47,533 --> 00:32:49,333 This was not mentioned. 558 00:32:49,333 --> 00:32:52,200 The Song army only burned the base, and did not come ashore. 559 00:32:52,200 --> 00:32:57,133 When the military report arrived, the Song army had not yet moved to attack the city. 560 00:32:57,133 --> 00:32:59,400 Old General, with your long military experience, 561 00:32:59,400 --> 00:33:01,700 is there something amiss in this battle situation? 562 00:33:02,933 --> 00:33:04,900 The opportune moment has not yet arrived. 563 00:33:04,900 --> 00:33:05,766 Crown Prince, 564 00:33:06,833 --> 00:33:08,233 we must still wait patiently. 565 00:33:16,766 --> 00:33:19,600 King Qian refuses to see this old minister. 566 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:23,533 The entire state of Wuyue, its army and thirteen prefectures, 567 00:33:23,533 --> 00:33:25,133 has submitted to Song as subjects. 568 00:33:25,733 --> 00:33:26,366 Now, 569 00:33:26,900 --> 00:33:28,133 with the two states at war, 570 00:33:28,833 --> 00:33:30,333 if the Great King were to see you, Lord Xu, 571 00:33:31,133 --> 00:33:32,500 it would be the crime of treason. 572 00:33:33,100 --> 00:33:33,800 Lord Xu, 573 00:33:34,833 --> 00:33:35,633 please return. 574 00:33:40,233 --> 00:33:42,366 Treacherous and faithless! 575 00:33:43,100 --> 00:33:44,900 Treacherous and faithless! 576 00:33:45,833 --> 00:33:47,233 That fisherman brat! 577 00:33:47,833 --> 00:33:49,266 Treacherous and faithless! 578 00:33:49,433 --> 00:33:52,133 That fisherman brat! Treacherous and faithless! 579 00:33:52,733 --> 00:33:55,833 That fisherman brat! Treacherous and faithless! 580 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:59,733 That fisherman brat! Treacherous and faithless! 581 00:34:00,233 --> 00:34:04,000 That fisherman brat! Treacherous and faithless! 582 00:34:04,466 --> 00:34:07,400 How dare you treat me like this! 583 00:34:08,300 --> 00:34:10,000 Treacherous and faith... 584 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:10,933 Do not move! 585 00:34:12,900 --> 00:34:13,566 Do not move! 586 00:34:59,533 --> 00:34:59,933 Shoot! 587 00:35:11,500 --> 00:35:11,900 Shoot! 588 00:35:18,533 --> 00:35:18,933 Shoot! 589 00:35:27,900 --> 00:35:28,466 Your Majesty! 590 00:35:29,466 --> 00:35:30,166 Your Majesty! 591 00:35:31,300 --> 00:35:31,800 Your Majesty! 592 00:35:32,700 --> 00:35:33,233 Your Majesty! 593 00:35:34,233 --> 00:35:35,066 Caishiji! 594 00:35:35,566 --> 00:35:36,400 Caishiji! 595 00:35:37,633 --> 00:35:39,733 The Song army has captured Caishiji! 596 00:35:40,733 --> 00:35:43,500 It is only one hundred and sixty li from the capital! 597 00:35:46,066 --> 00:35:46,533 What?! 598 00:35:46,666 --> 00:35:48,500 Is the intelligence accurate? 599 00:35:48,500 --> 00:35:54,166 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 600 00:35:56,166 --> 00:35:57,100 Your Majesty, this... 601 00:36:01,533 --> 00:36:02,466 Zhenhai Army, 602 00:36:03,066 --> 00:36:03,866 Jiangyin Army, 603 00:36:05,866 --> 00:36:07,566 are both to be redeployed westward 604 00:36:07,566 --> 00:36:08,833 to reinforce Caishiji! 605 00:36:10,733 --> 00:36:11,566 Zheng Yanhua 606 00:36:12,300 --> 00:36:14,700 is appointed Commander of the Hezhou Campaign, 607 00:36:14,700 --> 00:36:15,333 granted... 608 00:36:17,066 --> 00:36:18,266 granted the ceremonial axe! 609 00:36:18,266 --> 00:36:22,600 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 610 00:36:28,766 --> 00:36:30,133 [Zhenhai Army Camp, Runzhou] 611 00:36:30,133 --> 00:36:30,666 Marshal. 612 00:36:31,300 --> 00:36:34,900 There's already twelve dispatches from the Privy Council urgent urging deployment. 613 00:36:41,833 --> 00:36:42,966 Those about to die 614 00:36:43,566 --> 00:36:45,100 cannot wait a single moment longer. 615 00:36:45,100 --> 00:36:50,033 [Zheng Yanhua, Zhenhai Army Military Governor] 616 00:36:50,033 --> 00:36:50,933 Let's go. 617 00:36:52,466 --> 00:36:55,033 We've been on this road for over sixty years. 618 00:36:56,933 --> 00:36:58,366 It should come to an end now. 619 00:37:25,233 --> 00:37:25,666 Great King! 620 00:37:26,400 --> 00:37:27,166 Zheng Yanhua has moved! 621 00:37:32,466 --> 00:37:33,766 The entire Zhenhai Army is on the move? 622 00:37:33,833 --> 00:37:35,566 Zhenhai Army, Jiangyin Army, both have moved! 623 00:37:36,500 --> 00:37:36,833 Map! 624 00:37:37,300 --> 00:37:37,666 Map! 625 00:37:43,133 --> 00:37:45,700 Zheng Yanhua is appointed Commander of the Hezhou Campaign. 626 00:37:46,166 --> 00:37:47,600 Du Zhen as Campaign Supervisor. 627 00:37:47,800 --> 00:37:49,400 Both armies are fully redeployed westward. 628 00:37:49,400 --> 00:37:54,066 Now, east of Jiangning, only the Jinghai Army north of the river remains, with less than six thousand troops. 629 00:37:54,900 --> 00:37:57,833 The three prefectures east of the river, from here to Jiangning, 630 00:37:58,066 --> 00:38:00,366 a five-hundred-li journey, the gates are wide open! 631 00:38:03,800 --> 00:38:04,500 Great King! 632 00:38:05,300 --> 00:38:06,533 As the ancient proverb goes, 633 00:38:06,533 --> 00:38:09,600 "If Heaven bestows and you do not take, you will suffer misfortune." 634 00:38:11,666 --> 00:38:14,466 Regarding Jiangdu Prefecture, how are Weizhi's preparations? 635 00:38:15,700 --> 00:38:16,766 He is ready. 636 00:39:22,733 --> 00:39:24,200 The Song army has captured Caishiji. 637 00:39:24,466 --> 00:39:26,400 They linked the warships with iron chains, 638 00:39:26,900 --> 00:39:28,966 on the river, and built a floating bridge. 639 00:39:29,900 --> 00:39:33,066 The Southern Tang court has appointed the Military Governor of Zhenhai, Zheng Yanhua, 640 00:39:33,066 --> 00:39:34,733 as Commander of the Hezhou Campaign. 641 00:39:35,233 --> 00:39:39,000 They have redeployed the Zhenhai Army and Jiangyin Army entirely westward to repel the Song army... 642 00:39:41,800 --> 00:39:42,400 Old General. 643 00:39:43,666 --> 00:39:44,300 Old General. 644 00:39:48,433 --> 00:39:50,066 Your opportunity has come. 645 00:39:50,300 --> 00:39:51,000 What opportunity? 646 00:39:52,400 --> 00:39:54,933 Your subject has said, 647 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,433 as Regent, the Crown Prince 648 00:39:58,166 --> 00:40:01,266 must not do things that should not be done. 649 00:40:03,666 --> 00:40:05,366 I have followed your advice, Old General, 650 00:40:05,533 --> 00:40:07,333 and thus have been a mute clay idol for so long. 651 00:40:07,833 --> 00:40:09,333 I have a second point. 652 00:40:10,566 --> 00:40:12,300 Military achievements within your grasp, 653 00:40:13,700 --> 00:40:14,833 must never be abandoned. 654 00:40:16,500 --> 00:40:18,466 Military achievements? 655 00:40:18,466 --> 00:40:22,533 King Wusu founded our state on military achievements. 656 00:40:23,166 --> 00:40:25,666 King Wenmu succeeded to the throne on military achievements. 657 00:40:26,433 --> 00:40:28,466 Even our current Great King, over twenty years ago, 658 00:40:28,533 --> 00:40:30,766 secured his throne amidst powerful ministers 659 00:40:31,133 --> 00:40:34,800 by relying on the merit of expanding territory in the southern campaign to Fuzhou. 660 00:40:36,933 --> 00:40:40,333 The world has been in chaos for nearly a century. 661 00:40:41,166 --> 00:40:43,466 Those with strong soldiers and horses become Emperor. 662 00:40:44,066 --> 00:40:47,700 Becoming the heir apparent does not guarantee becoming Great King of Wuyue. 663 00:40:48,333 --> 00:40:53,433 Entering the Chancellor's Office as a participant in governance also does not guarantee succession 664 00:40:53,433 --> 00:40:54,766 as ruler of the southeast land. 665 00:40:56,700 --> 00:40:59,133 What decides the great throne after the Great King, 666 00:41:00,833 --> 00:41:02,500 is military achievement alone. 667 00:41:04,700 --> 00:41:06,200 Eldest Brother is at the front. 668 00:41:06,666 --> 00:41:09,466 To gain military merit is most convenient for him. 669 00:41:09,466 --> 00:41:11,700 I, a mute heir apparent who watches the seal box all day, 670 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,400 where would I get such an opportunity? 671 00:41:16,233 --> 00:41:16,933 You do. 672 00:41:17,933 --> 00:41:21,333 What the Eldest Prince can do is merely supervising provisions 673 00:41:21,533 --> 00:41:23,566 or minor feats like beheading enemies. 674 00:41:25,066 --> 00:41:27,400 What you, the Crown Prince, must achieve 675 00:41:27,400 --> 00:41:31,700 is the unparalleled merit of expanding territory for our Wuyue. 676 00:41:34,500 --> 00:41:35,400 Old General, 677 00:41:35,566 --> 00:41:36,566 what kind of joke is this? 678 00:41:54,933 --> 00:41:55,866 Crown Prince, look. 679 00:41:57,266 --> 00:41:59,766 The Song army has already taken the Jiangzhou base. 680 00:42:00,800 --> 00:42:03,800 The prefectures on the south bank—Jiangzhou, Chizhou, 681 00:42:03,900 --> 00:42:06,533 Shezhou, Hongzhou, Raozhou, and Xinzhou— 682 00:42:07,333 --> 00:42:09,733 must now have wavering morale. 683 00:42:11,133 --> 00:42:11,866 I 684 00:42:12,533 --> 00:42:13,566 have been in Jinling 685 00:42:14,166 --> 00:42:15,600 for decades. 686 00:42:16,433 --> 00:42:19,733 The chief officials of these prefectures and counties mostly know me well. 687 00:42:21,166 --> 00:42:21,800 With just 688 00:42:22,400 --> 00:42:24,300 an edict from the Great King in hand, 689 00:42:24,900 --> 00:42:27,200 these six prefectures could, in an instant, 690 00:42:27,533 --> 00:42:28,866 change their banners, 691 00:42:29,233 --> 00:42:31,566 turning from Southern Tang Li family territory 692 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:34,533 into the land of our Qian family's Wuyue. 693 00:42:39,500 --> 00:42:41,000 Old General, do not jest. 694 00:42:42,633 --> 00:42:44,933 The Song army's spearhead is at Caishiji. 695 00:42:45,733 --> 00:42:48,333 Those six prefectures are already in the Song ruler's grasp. 696 00:42:49,400 --> 00:42:51,866 If our Wuyue reaches out to seize them now, 697 00:42:52,500 --> 00:42:55,066 is that not snatching food from a tiger's mouth? 698 00:42:55,066 --> 00:42:58,666 This is not expanding against Southern Tang; this is clearly expanding against the Great Song! 699 00:43:24,433 --> 00:43:27,400 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles stretch towering mountains. ♫ 700 00:43:27,900 --> 00:43:30,866 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles run surging rivers. ♫ 701 00:43:31,433 --> 00:43:34,400 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles cry warhorses. ♫ 702 00:43:34,900 --> 00:43:39,000 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles there are emotions unspoken. ♫ 703 00:43:39,933 --> 00:43:42,900 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, flowers are blooming along the road. ♫ 704 00:43:43,400 --> 00:43:46,366 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, gooses are returning to the north. ♫ 705 00:43:46,933 --> 00:43:49,900 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, we stand through storms. ♫ 706 00:43:50,400 --> 00:43:54,500 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, we hope for a safe return. ♫ 707 00:43:58,700 --> 00:44:01,366 ♫ Tens of thousands of miles is not enough, ♫ 708 00:44:01,966 --> 00:44:04,866 ♫ for a lifetime's sorrows and joys. ♫ 709 00:44:05,500 --> 00:44:08,166 ♫ Tens of thousands of miles is not enough, ♫ 710 00:44:08,766 --> 00:44:11,666 ♫ for the endless seas and rivers. ♫ 711 00:44:12,466 --> 00:44:15,133 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, ♫ 712 00:44:15,733 --> 00:44:18,633 ♫ love will overcome all barriers. ♫ 713 00:44:19,333 --> 00:44:20,633 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, ♫ 714 00:44:21,300 --> 00:44:25,033 ♫ we are together in life and death. ♫ 715 00:44:25,966 --> 00:44:29,000 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles. ♫ 716 00:44:32,700 --> 00:44:35,733 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles. ♫ 717 00:44:39,633 --> 00:44:40,966 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, ♫ 718 00:44:41,333 --> 00:44:42,766 ♫ the moon shines in the boundless world. ♫ 719 00:44:43,100 --> 00:44:46,333 ♫ My heart has its hometown to return. ♫ 720 00:44:46,533 --> 00:44:47,866 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, ♫ 721 00:44:48,233 --> 00:44:49,666 ♫ who is the one crossing the waves with me, ♫ 722 00:44:50,000 --> 00:44:53,233 ♫ with our hearts unrepentant, through countless lifetimes. ♫ 723 00:44:53,433 --> 00:44:54,866 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, ♫ 724 00:44:55,133 --> 00:44:56,666 ♫ oceans and lands witness that♫ 725 00:44:56,900 --> 00:44:59,666 ♫ the world will be safe and sound. ♫ 726 00:45:00,066 --> 00:45:03,100 ♫ Across tens of thousands of miles, ♫ 727 00:45:11,266 --> 00:45:15,433 ♫ my heart is unchanging. ♫