1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,000 Subtitle update by @DaveShun 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:15,000 PRODUCED BY MING HWA MOTION PICTURE PRODUCED BY YIH HWA MOTION PICTURE 3 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:42,000 Our film opens with the birth of Master Kung, as the son of an old general, Kung "the Tall" - in what is now the province of Shantung in Northern China - 4 00:00:52,000 --> 00:01:06,000 "Signifying the birth of a son, the father proudly hangs a bow above his porch." 5 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:14,000 - approximately 551 B.C. 6 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:19,000 - and 6 years after the birth of Buddha. 7 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:31,000 "During the era which is described in Confucius 'Spring and Autumn', states were forcibly seized on no less than 52 occasions, and 36 rulers were victims of high treason." - "SHIKI" By SZEMA-CHIEN (145-85 B.C.) 8 00:01:33,000 --> 00:01:55,000 This film might not be a perfect portrayal, biographically or dramatically, of the life of Confucius, or of his personality and doctrines - it will be left to you to gain your own impressions of the film and decide for yourselves the veracity, or otherwise, of the portrayal. 9 00:01:56,000 --> 00:02:04,000 CONFUCIUS "MASTER KUNG" 10 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:11,000 PRODUCED BY S. M. KING and L. TUNG 11 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:16,000 Photography by D. M. CHOW 12 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:25,000 Make-up Artist: S. C. CHEN Settings: H. C. CHANG 13 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:34,000 Assistant Director: LOUIS FEY Archaeology: FEY-KANG 14 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:46,000 Production Staff: S. C. T'U Costumes: C. L. CHEN English Translation: R. B. FOSTER KEMP 15 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:58,000 Technical Assistant: S. C. LING Laboratory: SHU-MING H. H. SHU T. H. LEE Script: T. Y. MIAO 16 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:08,000 Recording: W. T. PAN C. T. WU T. T. KO Sound PYS System 17 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:18,000 MUSIC: Y. C. HWANG and P. T. TSIN 18 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:25,000 The Characters: H. C. T'ang and CONFUCIUS (Master Kung) 19 00:03:27,000 --> 00:03:37,000 His Disciples: Chang Yih and TSE-LOO Y. T. Szema and YEN-HUEI Pei-Ch'ung and TSE KUNG 20 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:48,000 Chen-Chi and HIS DAUGHTER T'ang-Chi and HIS SON, PEI-YU T. Ts'ien and HIS GRANDSON, TSE SZE 21 00:03:50,000 --> 00:04:01,000 The Viceroys: C. P. Lee and VICEROY OF LU K. C. T'u and VICEROY OF WEI T. S. Miao and VICEROY OF TSI 22 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:14,000 In the State of Lu: Shu-Lih and YANG-HOO Keh-Hsin and SHAOTSEN MAO C. T'ien and CHI-SHUN 23 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:26,000 In the State of Wei: Muyon Wayer as NAN-TSE, the Viceroy's Wife Shen-Iin as K'UNG KUEI, the Chancellor Kian-Sun as KUEI-HUEI, the Viceroy's Son 24 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:38,000 C. P. WU as The PRINCE of SUNG C. T. FU as PAO KUO, Minister of Tsi T. M. Inn as LI-TSU, Minister of Tsi T. T. T'ien as CHAO-YEN, Chancellor of Ch'in 25 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:50,000 STORY and DIRECTION: FEY-MOU 26 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:08,000 Tsi 27 00:06:45,000 --> 00:06:51,000 According to the practice of that time, the drums, borne before the hosts of Kingdom of Tsi, are drenched with the blood of pigs to signify a land-grabbing campaign...... 28 00:06:54,000 --> 00:07:03,000 The Kingdom of Lu is their prey. - "SHIKI" - 29 00:07:14,860 --> 00:07:24,110 States of Tsi and Lu 30 00:08:47,090 --> 00:08:53,370 Heavens, give us a saint who saves the people! 31 00:09:29,230 --> 00:09:32,110 (Sound missing) (Confucius tells his disciples, ) 32 00:09:32,470 --> 00:09:37,210 ("All men share a duty for the rise and fall of their nationl") 33 00:10:05,930 --> 00:10:10,940 (Among the disciples, Tse Loo is courageous.) 34 00:10:15,340 --> 00:10:20,350 (Tse Kung is gifted.) 35 00:10:25,290 --> 00:10:30,290 (Yen Huei the most benevolent.) 36 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:14,000 In the court of the State of Lu. 37 00:12:07,720 --> 00:12:10,500 Mao: Your subject, Shaotsen Mao. 38 00:12:12,230 --> 00:12:14,970 Viceroy of Lu: Minister Mao, you've come at the right time. 39 00:12:16,800 --> 00:12:22,150 Reporting to Your Highness, Tsi soldiers had occupied Wen Yang! 40 00:12:24,710 --> 00:12:27,280 Occupied Wen Yang! 41 00:12:34,380 --> 00:12:36,590 The Viceroy of Tsi has gone too far! 42 00:12:39,850 --> 00:12:42,890 The Viceroy of Tsi has gone too far! 43 00:12:47,860 --> 00:12:49,640 I'll report to the Emperor 44 00:12:49,930 --> 00:12:51,200 and ask him to send troops. 45 00:12:51,730 --> 00:12:53,340 The Emperor's troops are far away. 46 00:12:53,730 --> 00:12:57,740 Besides, his command doesn't reach beyond his domain. 47 00:13:00,570 --> 00:13:04,580 You must have a plan to repel the enemy. 48 00:13:06,350 --> 00:13:11,260 At tomorrow's court, summon the clans 49 00:13:11,520 --> 00:13:13,430 Meng Shun, Shu Shun and Chi Shun 50 00:13:13,720 --> 00:13:14,890 to discuss the matter. 51 00:13:15,820 --> 00:13:18,630 These clans hold the state's military power. 52 00:13:21,260 --> 00:13:22,170 Since you know that 53 00:13:22,460 --> 00:13:24,670 they hold the military power, 54 00:13:25,070 --> 00:13:26,700 why do you come to the palace? 55 00:14:02,540 --> 00:14:04,240 Viceroy of Lu: The Viceroy of Tsi has gone too far. 56 00:14:04,570 --> 00:14:07,080 You must work out a plan to repel the enemy. 57 00:14:27,460 --> 00:14:30,340 Chi Shun, Meng Shun and Shu Shun, 58 00:14:32,200 --> 00:14:34,770 how many troops can your clans send? 59 00:14:38,270 --> 00:14:39,720 So we just give up? 60 00:14:41,840 --> 00:14:44,620 Clans: Let us discuss with our advisors. 61 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:53,660 Ask your advisors? 62 00:14:54,220 --> 00:14:56,630 I ask you, but you ask your advisors! 63 00:14:57,090 --> 00:14:59,770 Why don't I give you my throne? 64 00:15:00,490 --> 00:15:01,910 We wouldn't dare! 65 00:15:02,230 --> 00:15:04,110 You wouldn't dare! You wouldn't dare! 66 00:16:04,460 --> 00:16:07,530 Confucius: The Emperor can't control the viceroys. 67 00:16:08,100 --> 00:16:10,970 The viceroys can't control officials. 68 00:16:11,430 --> 00:16:14,940 Officials can't control their advisors. 69 00:16:15,800 --> 00:16:21,010 No rules to the land. The people are destitute. 70 00:16:21,610 --> 00:16:24,590 Rebels and traitors run the govern ment. 71 00:16:24,880 --> 00:16:28,550 Confucius: Be genuine and sincere. Cultivate moral character, 72 00:16:28,880 --> 00:16:32,960 harmony at home, order in the state, then tranquility across the land. 73 00:16:33,790 --> 00:16:38,760 Loyalty, filial piety, humanity, trustworthiness, tolerance; 74 00:16:39,290 --> 00:16:43,400 these are essentials on which a true man establishes his integrity. 75 00:16:45,800 --> 00:16:50,250 Confucius: When a true man establishes his integrity and conduct, 76 00:16:50,900 --> 00:16:53,350 going too far is as flawed as not going far enough. 77 00:16:54,310 --> 00:16:59,220 He should be upright and unbiased. 78 00:16:59,950 --> 00:17:03,020 These are inclined earthen pots. 79 00:17:03,550 --> 00:17:06,960 All three pots are empty. 80 00:17:07,690 --> 00:17:12,070 When empty, the pots tilt, 81 00:17:13,490 --> 00:17:17,910 but when water is added... 82 00:17:24,710 --> 00:17:25,680 Tse Loo! 83 00:18:00,470 --> 00:18:04,620 Don't be too full, but don't under-fill. 84 00:18:05,480 --> 00:18:08,520 When properly filled, it becomes upright. 85 00:18:10,550 --> 00:18:14,730 Going too far is as flawed as not going far enough. 86 00:18:15,460 --> 00:18:17,030 This is the Doctrine of the Mean. 87 00:18:18,630 --> 00:18:21,470 More water... 88 00:18:29,140 --> 00:18:30,880 even more... 89 00:18:35,510 --> 00:18:38,390 The pot overturns. 90 00:18:40,150 --> 00:18:44,530 For an individual or an entire nation... 91 00:18:45,550 --> 00:18:50,730 Going too far will have the same result. 92 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:53,000 The revenge! 93 00:21:49,040 --> 00:21:52,980 Yang: Must be the result of a saint's emergence. 94 00:21:54,240 --> 00:21:59,620 Pei Yu: Yang and Mao... traitors! 95 00:22:30,510 --> 00:22:33,420 Confucius' disciples must have done this! 96 00:24:11,750 --> 00:24:13,120 Tse Loo: No defeated generals 97 00:24:13,410 --> 00:24:16,690 or desperados allowed. 98 00:24:28,700 --> 00:24:29,700 Those who are... 99 00:24:30,530 --> 00:24:33,810 disloyal, perfidious or lacking filial piety not allowed. 100 00:24:34,430 --> 00:24:35,810 Yang: Who is he? 101 00:24:36,070 --> 00:24:39,480 Mao: He is Chung Yu, also known as Tse Loo. 102 00:24:39,740 --> 00:24:42,690 No rebels and traitors allowed. 103 00:25:24,520 --> 00:25:25,790 Confucius' disciples are proficient 104 00:25:26,090 --> 00:25:30,630 in the six arts and in both the letters and martial arts. 105 00:25:31,390 --> 00:25:33,770 If Confucius achieves his ambitions, 106 00:25:34,230 --> 00:25:36,470 you and I will be irrelevant. 107 00:25:37,030 --> 00:25:39,770 Confucius is only a common citizen. 108 00:25:40,030 --> 00:25:43,040 If you put him in 109 00:25:43,340 --> 00:25:44,470 an important position... 110 00:25:44,740 --> 00:25:47,910 Shall we talk to him? 111 00:25:48,240 --> 00:25:48,810 All right. 112 00:26:56,310 --> 00:27:00,280 Yang: If I don't kill Confucius, I'm not a man. 113 00:27:09,720 --> 00:27:13,670 Mao: Confucius' disciples are all over the land. 114 00:27:14,360 --> 00:27:18,240 Neither you nor I is the one to kill him. 115 00:27:27,370 --> 00:27:34,310 First, let's remove the three clans. 116 00:27:34,950 --> 00:27:38,560 And gain political control of Lu. 117 00:27:40,250 --> 00:27:44,030 What if we fail? 118 00:27:48,500 --> 00:27:52,240 We can borrow troops from the state of Tsi. 119 00:27:53,570 --> 00:27:57,280 What if Tsi rejects you? 120 00:27:59,470 --> 00:28:03,250 Would we fail like that? 121 00:28:05,910 --> 00:28:10,220 We can always go to Chin. 122 00:28:11,080 --> 00:28:13,530 Chin is very powerful. 123 00:28:14,690 --> 00:28:19,900 You won't have any influence there. 124 00:28:23,160 --> 00:28:25,870 Chin is powerful while Wei is weak. 125 00:28:27,000 --> 00:28:29,950 Wei can be conquered! 126 00:28:35,510 --> 00:28:39,510 State of Wei 127 00:28:53,260 --> 00:28:55,740 Viceroy of Wei: Ni, 128 00:28:56,830 --> 00:28:58,900 has Sung Chao arrived? 129 00:29:00,930 --> 00:29:04,970 Honourable wife, he's here! 130 00:29:05,000 --> 00:29:14,000 In the State of Wei, the Viceroy, wishing to placate his wife, Nan Tse, invites her ex-lover, the Prince of Sung, to pay a state visit. 131 00:29:19,050 --> 00:29:20,500 Chao: Your subject, Chao of Sung. 132 00:29:22,390 --> 00:29:25,670 Greetings! You must be tired from the trip. 133 00:29:28,630 --> 00:29:31,580 My wife misses you a lot. 134 00:29:37,840 --> 00:29:39,580 This is Kuei, our prince. 135 00:29:45,180 --> 00:29:46,620 This is Ce, my grandson. 136 00:31:18,540 --> 00:31:19,410 Chao: Nan... 137 00:31:24,980 --> 00:31:26,010 My lady. 138 00:31:30,180 --> 00:31:31,530 Nan Tse: Sir! 139 00:31:55,740 --> 00:31:56,980 Nan Tse. 140 00:31:58,680 --> 00:31:59,320 Chao... 141 00:32:12,660 --> 00:32:17,630 Chao, you'd better return to Sung! 142 00:32:22,370 --> 00:32:28,510 Till the end of time... I can't abandon you! 143 00:32:33,450 --> 00:32:35,480 If we continue, 144 00:32:36,080 --> 00:32:40,190 terrible things may happen. 145 00:33:19,030 --> 00:33:21,130 State of Tsi 146 00:33:21,000 --> 00:33:23,000 "Yang Hoo having failed to usurp the throne of Lu has fled into the Kingdom of Tsi." - "SHIKI" - 147 00:33:32,910 --> 00:33:38,290 Viceroy of Tsi: Yang in distress offers his service, how should we treat him? 148 00:33:39,380 --> 00:33:42,220 Li: Yang is a hero of Lu. 149 00:33:42,520 --> 00:33:46,930 Most of the Meng, Shu and Chi clansmen are under his command. 150 00:33:47,220 --> 00:33:51,500 He can help Tsi attack Lu. 151 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,000 Well... 152 00:33:55,460 --> 00:33:56,370 Yan, 153 00:33:58,160 --> 00:33:59,440 what do you think? 154 00:34:00,370 --> 00:34:03,610 Yan: Yang is a scoundrel. 155 00:34:04,470 --> 00:34:08,940 Your subject dare not agree with Minister Li. 156 00:34:30,860 --> 00:34:32,770 Yang: Your subject Yang. 157 00:34:33,370 --> 00:34:36,900 Thank you for seeing me, a refugee, 158 00:34:37,300 --> 00:34:41,680 I offer Huan Yang, the fiefdom beyond Wen, 159 00:34:42,140 --> 00:34:43,520 and wish you longevity. 160 00:34:45,240 --> 00:34:49,450 Viceroy of Lu has lost integrity and the three clans dominated. 161 00:34:49,780 --> 00:34:52,960 Lu citizens live in misery. 162 00:34:53,690 --> 00:34:57,070 If you attack Lu 163 00:34:57,320 --> 00:35:01,430 to punish the offenders and liberate the people, three battles will be enough. 164 00:35:02,230 --> 00:35:04,640 At present, the strongest state across the land!. 165 00:35:04,930 --> 00:35:07,640 is Chin in the Northwest. 166 00:35:08,100 --> 00:35:13,610 Conquering Lu, you will dominate the Southeast. 167 00:35:14,840 --> 00:35:18,580 You can go, I want to think it over. 168 00:35:25,420 --> 00:35:29,130 Pao: Regarding Lu, don't be hasty with troops. 169 00:35:29,860 --> 00:35:33,770 Viceroy and subjects of Lu live in harmony; the people have peace and happiness, 170 00:35:34,260 --> 00:35:39,210 enjoying trusting ties with Northwest's Chin and Southeast's Chu. 171 00:35:39,770 --> 00:35:44,940 If we fight for no reason, 172 00:35:45,400 --> 00:35:47,680 how can we summon respect from the world? 173 00:35:50,040 --> 00:35:52,920 Minister Pao, you're too old. 174 00:35:53,180 --> 00:35:56,890 Yang shows no integrity; he betrays Chi Shun, 175 00:35:57,320 --> 00:36:01,460 he seeks refuge here and asks for troops to attack Lu. 176 00:36:02,050 --> 00:36:06,090 Such a disloyal and immoral man, why should we take him in? 177 00:36:06,390 --> 00:36:11,310 A strong Lu is a threat to us. 178 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:15,840 Attacking Lu won't be because of Yang. 179 00:36:16,070 --> 00:36:19,280 My fear is that if the battle drags on, casualties will be heavy. 180 00:36:19,670 --> 00:36:24,920 Then the wicked Yang will certainly scheme against us. 181 00:36:25,850 --> 00:36:28,290 His acts in Lu should serve as a warning to us. 182 00:36:29,780 --> 00:36:32,590 Lu removed Yang, a major menace, 183 00:36:32,890 --> 00:36:35,390 so why should we buy trouble for ourselves? 184 00:36:35,660 --> 00:36:38,830 Please arrest Yang immediately and return him to Lu to be tried. 185 00:36:43,300 --> 00:36:45,970 What am I guilty of? 186 00:36:47,400 --> 00:36:48,440 High treason! 187 00:37:32,580 --> 00:37:35,530 Tse Loo: A true man, born in troubled times. 188 00:37:35,750 --> 00:37:36,660 Confucius: Tse Loo! 189 00:38:11,050 --> 00:38:11,890 Tse Loo 190 00:38:46,320 --> 00:38:49,770 How can our true man not wear his hat! 191 00:39:14,910 --> 00:39:18,790 Viceroy of Lu: Confucius, I'm appointing you Minister of Zhong Du. 192 00:39:31,230 --> 00:39:35,010 Confucius, I'm appointing you Minister of Public Works. 193 00:39:42,270 --> 00:39:45,780 Confucius, I'm appointing you Minister of Crime. 194 00:39:50,450 --> 00:39:53,520 Viceroy of Tsi: The state of Lu has assigned Confucius to high office 195 00:39:54,220 --> 00:39:56,200 it'll be prosperous and powerful. 196 00:39:57,460 --> 00:40:03,430 Tsi and Lu are historical rivals, we'd better be prepared. 197 00:40:12,810 --> 00:40:14,280 Li: Your subject has a plan 198 00:40:14,640 --> 00:40:19,180 to get the Viceroy of Lu to surrender and dismiss Confucius. 199 00:40:21,380 --> 00:40:22,790 What is this brilliant plan of yours? 200 00:40:23,920 --> 00:40:28,190 Arrange to meet the Viceroy of Lu at Chia Valley, 201 00:40:28,520 --> 00:40:33,160 pretend to establish relations between states, but... 202 00:40:48,370 --> 00:40:53,350 The scheme is clever, but we might outsmart ourselves.. 203 00:40:54,010 --> 00:40:57,830 If unsuccessful, I'm ready for severe punishment. 204 00:41:42,390 --> 00:41:46,540 Li: From now on, Tsi and Lu will cease fighting each other. 205 00:41:46,830 --> 00:41:51,440 and become allies. When Tsi goes to battle, 206 00:41:51,670 --> 00:41:54,980 Lu will provide 300 war chariots 207 00:41:55,240 --> 00:41:57,590 and 25,000 armoured soldiers 208 00:41:57,880 --> 00:42:02,260 fighting battles together in support of Tsi. 209 00:42:02,980 --> 00:42:04,830 Viceroy of Tsi: Tsi and Lu are like brothers, 210 00:42:05,080 --> 00:42:06,500 we should help each other. 211 00:42:07,690 --> 00:42:08,990 Viceroy of Lu: This... 212 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,340 Play the music from the four quarters of the earth! 213 00:42:44,720 --> 00:42:47,860 Confucius: This is a meeting to establish friendship 214 00:42:48,190 --> 00:42:52,540 but Your Highness is using East Sea barbarians to intimidate our Viceroy. 215 00:42:52,800 --> 00:42:54,610 A serious breach of protocol! 216 00:43:38,080 --> 00:43:40,790 Making fun of a Viceroy, he should be beheaded 217 00:43:46,450 --> 00:43:47,060 Behead him! 218 00:43:50,760 --> 00:43:53,740 Lu will provide 300 war chariots 219 00:43:53,960 --> 00:43:56,270 and 25,000 armoured soldiers 220 00:43:56,560 --> 00:44:00,600 to help Tsi fight battles. Thus concludes the treaty of alliance. 221 00:44:02,270 --> 00:44:05,150 Tsi should return to us the three regions you occupy in Wen Yang: 222 00:44:05,600 --> 00:44:10,140 Gui Yin, Yun and Huan Yang. 223 00:44:23,000 --> 00:44:33,000 Confucius soon being promoted Prime Minister of Lu and having had Shaotsen-Mao arrested and executed for his treason. 224 00:44:36,940 --> 00:44:38,850 Viceroy of Tsi: Throw him out! 225 00:44:47,310 --> 00:44:48,920 Li: I have another plan. 226 00:44:50,650 --> 00:44:51,650 Another plan? 227 00:44:52,620 --> 00:44:57,620 The sovereign and subjects of Lu crave money and sex. If... 228 00:47:02,280 --> 00:47:05,230 Viceroy of Lu: Confucius, you've come at the right time. Join us. 229 00:47:06,650 --> 00:47:10,530 Confucius: Excuse my bluntness, but Your Highness should return to the palace. 230 00:47:11,290 --> 00:47:14,100 I am happy here! 231 00:47:14,690 --> 00:47:17,470 Your Highness has not attended to court affairs for three days. 232 00:47:17,900 --> 00:47:19,740 Our people are in privation. 233 00:47:20,200 --> 00:47:24,010 Please don't disappoint the people. 234 00:47:24,340 --> 00:47:29,290 Confucius, you talk about poetry, history, courtesy and music. 235 00:47:29,540 --> 00:47:33,220 Tsi and Lu have renounced hostility for friendship. 236 00:47:33,550 --> 00:47:36,990 The Viceroy of Tsi has befriended me, isn't this ��courtesy'? 237 00:47:37,320 --> 00:47:40,260 Listening to bells and drums, and watching beautiful maidens dance, 238 00:47:40,450 --> 00:47:44,060 isn't this ��music'? Indeed, I say it's ��courtesy and music'! 239 00:47:44,760 --> 00:47:48,330 Tsi is not being sincere, clearly a deception. 240 00:47:48,660 --> 00:47:51,540 Offering women and music as gifts is obviously debauched. 241 00:47:51,900 --> 00:47:53,340 Definitely not ��courtesy and music'! 242 00:47:53,630 --> 00:47:57,080 Confucius, you handle state affairs, 243 00:47:57,370 --> 00:48:00,650 Please don't interfere with my feasting and entertainment. 244 00:48:01,640 --> 00:48:03,210 Minister Li, call them back. 245 00:49:50,780 --> 00:49:55,780 Confucius: There are many selfish, 246 00:50:02,790 --> 00:50:06,740 licentious and unashamed people across the land. 247 00:50:09,230 --> 00:50:10,510 Oh, Heavens... 248 00:50:11,700 --> 00:50:16,700 My efforts alone are not enough to redeem them. 249 00:50:33,860 --> 00:50:36,360 Pei Yu: Father didn't sleep well last night. 250 00:50:36,800 --> 00:50:38,400 I don't know why. 251 00:50:39,060 --> 00:50:40,770 Tse Kung: Maybe he's sick? 252 00:50:41,070 --> 00:50:42,070 No, not sick... 253 00:51:01,720 --> 00:51:02,430 Master! 254 00:51:38,360 --> 00:51:41,500 Confucius: As chancellor, 255 00:51:42,330 --> 00:51:47,500 I failed to convince the Viceroy to be diligent and love his people. 256 00:51:48,330 --> 00:51:50,400 I should resign. 257 00:51:52,900 --> 00:51:56,610 To redress the problems of this chaotic world. 258 00:51:57,810 --> 00:52:01,480 requires righteousness in humanity. 259 00:52:02,910 --> 00:52:05,020 I am not yet old and 260 00:52:06,120 --> 00:52:11,800 am willing to travel everywhere, even to far-off places, 261 00:52:12,760 --> 00:52:17,670 to spread the Doctrine of the Virtuous. 262 00:52:19,560 --> 00:52:23,640 You had followed me for years. 263 00:52:24,740 --> 00:52:28,270 It pains me to think of parting. 264 00:52:29,610 --> 00:52:35,180 If you are willing to follow me everywhere! 265 00:52:36,380 --> 00:52:40,450 together we will bear weal and woe; 266 00:52:41,990 --> 00:52:46,490 otherwise, please leave now. 267 00:52:49,130 --> 00:52:52,510 Tse Kung: Through fire and water, we'll risk death with you. 268 00:53:11,450 --> 00:53:14,430 Pei Yu: I will accompany you, Father. 269 00:53:15,850 --> 00:53:17,990 Confucius: No, you should stay home. 270 00:53:30,900 --> 00:53:38,120 Riches and honour acquired dishonestly are to me as fleeting clouds. 271 00:53:41,000 --> 00:53:49,000 At the age of 56, Master Kung, attended by his disciples, departs from Lu on a lecture-tour throughout the Empire. 272 00:54:14,610 --> 00:54:19,430 States of Wei and Lu 273 00:54:37,700 --> 00:54:42,150 Viceroy of Wei: Teacher, Wei is small and weak. 274 00:54:42,370 --> 00:54:47,760 We're bullied by larger states, I with much internal disorder. 275 00:54:48,650 --> 00:54:52,600 I intend to reorganize my troops. 276 00:54:53,150 --> 00:54:57,430 Do you have any military advices... 277 00:54:57,660 --> 00:55:03,440 Confucius: I'd never studied military matters. 278 00:55:03,630 --> 00:55:05,730 Oh, Oh... 279 00:55:10,470 --> 00:55:15,010 Confucius: Lu and Wei are like brothers when it comes to politics. 280 00:55:16,370 --> 00:55:21,690 The principle of establishing a state is always based on humanity. 281 00:55:22,780 --> 00:55:23,690 Viceroy of Wei: Ah... 282 00:55:24,320 --> 00:55:26,390 Based on humanity. 283 00:55:27,520 --> 00:55:28,930 Oh, Oh, Based on humanity... 284 00:55:35,000 --> 00:55:44,000 Yang Hoo and Kuei Huei, the Prince of Wei, both take refuge in the State of Ch'in, under the protection of Chao, Chancellor of that Kingdom. 285 00:55:48,710 --> 00:55:51,480 Chao Yen: Travelling throughout the land? 286 00:55:52,240 --> 00:55:55,190 As long as I hold office in Chin, 287 00:55:55,550 --> 00:55:58,650 Confucius won't be allowed to enter! 288 00:55:59,580 --> 00:56:02,790 Yang: We need authority and military force to bring 289 00:56:03,820 --> 00:56:08,790 tranquility across the land. 290 00:56:10,260 --> 00:56:14,710 Nothing to do with humanity and moraIity! 291 00:56:16,370 --> 00:56:21,550 Confucius is repudiated everywhere 292 00:56:22,910 --> 00:56:25,510 and accomplishes nothing. 293 00:56:29,480 --> 00:56:33,830 Confucius went to Wei first. 294 00:56:34,120 --> 00:56:37,730 You think the Viceroy of Wei will retain him? 295 00:56:39,090 --> 00:56:41,500 What are your thoughts, Prince Kuei? 296 00:56:50,770 --> 00:56:58,050 Confucius' daughter: Heavens, bless my father on his trip. 297 00:56:58,710 --> 00:57:00,350 Save him from caIamity. 298 00:57:02,110 --> 00:57:09,260 May all understand the principle of loyalty, filial piety, humanity, 299 00:57:09,690 --> 00:57:12,630 courtesy, righteousness, honour and shame. 300 00:57:14,560 --> 00:57:20,910 Don't let rebels and traitors harm my father. 301 00:57:29,670 --> 00:57:33,920 State of K'uan 302 00:57:38,450 --> 00:57:41,330 State of Sung 303 00:57:47,490 --> 00:57:49,670 State of Wei 304 00:57:51,000 --> 00:58:01,000 Confucius, en route, was attacked by the rebels of Sung and K'uan and so forced to return to Wei. 305 00:58:53,290 --> 00:58:55,770 Viceroy of Wei: He gave big talks like 306 00:58:56,030 --> 00:58:58,510 "rulers aren't ruling, officials aren't officiating" and 307 00:58:58,730 --> 00:59:02,680 "cardinal guides and constant virtues are in disorders" 308 00:59:03,540 --> 00:59:08,080 Nan Tse: I've heard that Confucius is a saint. 309 00:59:08,370 --> 00:59:10,320 I want to see him. 310 00:59:11,140 --> 00:59:13,380 He's someone in the wilderness. 311 00:59:13,680 --> 00:59:17,720 How can he come into the palace to see my wife? 312 00:59:18,120 --> 00:59:19,600 I insist! 313 00:59:23,860 --> 00:59:28,170 Besides, he's an old codger... 314 00:59:35,300 --> 00:59:37,680 Ni! Ni! 315 00:59:39,040 --> 00:59:40,110 Ni! 316 00:59:46,140 --> 00:59:53,220 Ni. My wife wants to see Confucius. You... 317 01:01:27,610 --> 01:01:32,080 Confucius: Tse Loo, why are you displeased? 318 01:01:33,350 --> 01:01:39,230 Tse Loo: Nan Tse is licentious. Why did Master see her? 319 01:01:40,120 --> 01:01:44,600 To spread righteousness, I have no choice. 320 01:02:03,150 --> 01:02:05,590 Tse Kung: A diplomatic envoy from Chu has arrived 321 01:02:06,120 --> 01:02:08,930 to invite Master to visit. 322 01:02:11,060 --> 01:02:12,560 If Master... 323 01:02:25,370 --> 01:02:26,750 Ask Tse Loo to come here. 324 01:02:37,080 --> 01:02:42,160 If we can't stay here, shall we go to Chu? 325 01:03:03,310 --> 01:03:06,620 State of Tseng 326 01:03:29,500 --> 01:03:35,580 Confucius' daughter: Heavens, bless! my father so that he returns home. 327 01:03:36,670 --> 01:03:42,150 Yang: The saint has become wretched like a stray dog! 328 01:04:03,270 --> 01:04:06,250 States of Chen and Tsai 329 01:05:41,670 --> 01:05:46,270 Confucius: Tse Loo, are you okay? 330 01:05:50,170 --> 01:05:51,680 Rest! 331 01:05:53,310 --> 01:05:58,560 Tse Loo: Master, soldiers like tigers and wolves are everywhere. 332 01:05:59,280 --> 01:06:01,230 We should be on alert. 333 01:06:01,490 --> 01:06:07,600 They are not wolves and tigers, only sheep, 334 01:06:08,590 --> 01:06:13,440 but they think we are tigers and wolves 335 01:06:13,970 --> 01:06:17,310 and trap us in this wilderness. 336 01:06:27,140 --> 01:06:27,880 Tse Kung: Master! 337 01:06:29,880 --> 01:06:30,720 Tse Loo: Master! 338 01:06:38,820 --> 01:06:43,430 We practise humanity but end up in this predicament. 339 01:06:44,500 --> 01:06:46,340 If something happens... 340 01:06:47,060 --> 01:06:50,010 In earlier eras, Bi Gan tore out his heart and died, 341 01:06:50,530 --> 01:06:54,910 Bo Yi and Shu Qi starved themselves to death, 342 01:06:55,570 --> 01:06:59,750 and Jie Zhi Tui gave up his life in a fire, all for humanity. 343 01:07:00,440 --> 01:07:05,550 I practise humanity for the sake of humanity, 344 01:07:06,580 --> 01:07:10,790 matters of life and death are unimportant! 345 01:07:23,270 --> 01:07:29,220 Yen Huei, I just noticed that... 346 01:07:29,440 --> 01:07:34,790 you have a few grey hairs. 347 01:08:29,730 --> 01:08:35,120 Tse Kung: The states of Lu and Wei rejected us, 348 01:08:35,970 --> 01:08:42,360 we were attacked and chased by rebels in K'uan and Sung 349 01:08:42,980 --> 01:08:47,190 Now, we've been trapped between Chen and Tsai for seven days without food... 350 01:08:53,720 --> 01:08:55,860 Tse Loo: Chen and Tsai ministers had ordered that 351 01:08:56,460 --> 01:08:58,440 the person who kills the Master won't be prosecuted. 352 01:08:58,860 --> 01:09:02,970 Who would've thought the Master' would be rejected everywhere? 353 01:09:03,230 --> 01:09:09,650 Yen Huei: Rebels and traitors are active everywhere. 354 01:09:11,910 --> 01:09:17,380 That's why the world, vast as it is, doesn't accept the Master. 355 01:09:26,520 --> 01:09:27,230 Disciple: Look! 356 01:09:50,550 --> 01:09:52,460 Tse Loo: Tse Kung, I can't take this anymore. 357 01:09:53,620 --> 01:09:54,460 Let's break out! 358 01:10:04,730 --> 01:10:07,170 Tse Kung: Failure to endure small troubles ruins big plans. 359 01:10:07,670 --> 01:10:09,300 How can our small crowd defy 360 01:10:09,530 --> 01:10:12,640 combined forces from Chen and Tsai? 361 01:10:13,470 --> 01:10:15,640 If we don't fight our way out, 362 01:10:15,940 --> 01:10:18,080 aren't we just awaiting our deaths? 363 01:10:18,940 --> 01:10:22,080 Relief troops from Chu will arrive in two or three days. 364 01:10:22,380 --> 01:10:25,790 The siege will end. Why don't we wait? 365 01:11:30,010 --> 01:11:32,190 Tse Loo: We have come to this privation! 366 01:11:32,850 --> 01:11:36,630 yet Master is in the mood for music? 367 01:11:46,960 --> 01:11:51,960 Confucius: Boundless is the wilderness, the grass withering and yellowing. 368 01:12:02,210 --> 01:12:07,210 Here and there we run,I desolate and shivering. 369 01:12:18,230 --> 01:12:23,230 Wipe out the treacherous rebels, drive out the wolves! 370 01:12:34,010 --> 01:12:39,010 Wipe out the treacherous rebels, drive out the wolves! 371 01:13:19,000 --> 01:13:27,000 The Viceroy of Ch'u sends his army to rescue Confucius and release him from the blockade. 372 01:14:00,430 --> 01:14:03,570 Men: Confucius has come to this! 373 01:14:43,000 --> 01:14:50,000 Once again disappointed. Confucius left Ch'u for good and wended his way back Wei. 374 01:15:01,060 --> 01:15:06,100 Confucius: I've travelled throughout the land for 14 years. 375 01:15:07,260 --> 01:15:14,650 Nothing accomplished, I might as well return 376 01:15:15,410 --> 01:15:20,380 (Sound missing)(Tells Tse Loo to stay in Wei.) 377 01:15:40,660 --> 01:15:42,610 (Advises Tse Kung... 378 01:15:43,700 --> 01:15:45,770 Putting oneself in the place of another is considered forbearance,) 379 01:15:49,740 --> 01:15:55,050 (what you do not wish on yourself, do not do to others.) 380 01:17:04,680 --> 01:17:09,930 Confucius: Heaven is destroying me! Heaven is destroying me! 381 01:17:19,000 --> 01:17:29,000 "After14 long years of wandering, Confucius returns to his native state of Lu." 382 01:17:31,000 --> 01:17:38,000 70 years old, only his grandson remains at Master Kung's feet. 383 01:17:39,000 --> 01:17:57,000 "Seeing that tribulation, deception, cruelty, high treason and patricide had obliterated all memories of the ancient doctrines, Master Kung penned his 'Spring and Autumn'." - MENCIUS - 384 01:19:01,000 --> 01:19:06,000 "In the Kingdom of Ch'in, the Viceroy was killed by his chancellor." - "SPRING AND AUTUMN" - 385 01:19:13,000 --> 01:19:17,000 "In Wei, the Viceroy was murdered by his brother." - "SPRING AND AUTUMN" - 386 01:19:26,000 --> 01:19:31,000 "In Ch'u, the Viceroy was strangled by his own son." - "SPRING AND AUTUMN" - 387 01:19:41,570 --> 01:19:43,240 Tse Sze: "The Spring and Autumn Annals" 388 01:19:51,450 --> 01:19:52,620 Confucius: "The Spring and Autumn Annals" 389 01:19:55,820 --> 01:19:58,800 I want to compile what happened the last 200 years: 390 01:19:59,260 --> 01:20:03,400 how viceroys in various states made war against each other, 391 01:20:03,990 --> 01:20:09,410 how rebels and traitors murdered sovereigns and seized their thrones, 392 01:20:09,800 --> 01:20:12,840 wreaking havoc across the land and harming the people. 393 01:20:13,100 --> 01:20:19,350 All these crimes will be recorded on these bamboo strips. 394 01:20:20,680 --> 01:20:24,150 To set the right names and backgrounds, to establish appraisals of history, 395 01:20:24,480 --> 01:20:28,330 to distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil, 396 01:20:29,020 --> 01:20:33,470 land set an example for future generations. 397 01:20:34,320 --> 01:20:39,740 Future generations will either understand me or condemn me 398 01:20:40,760 --> 01:20:44,270 depending on how these annals are regarded. 399 01:20:50,140 --> 01:20:51,050 State of Chin 400 01:20:58,780 --> 01:21:01,560 Yang: The Viceroy of Wei is getting old. 401 01:21:01,950 --> 01:21:06,770 When he dies, you can return to the state 402 01:21:07,120 --> 01:21:08,830 using the funeral as an excuse. 403 01:21:09,230 --> 01:21:13,680 With my help, why worry? 404 01:21:14,560 --> 01:21:18,410 Kuei: However... 405 01:21:20,440 --> 01:21:24,580 Chao Yen: With our military support, 406 01:21:25,310 --> 01:21:28,410 why is the Prince in doubt? 407 01:21:38,000 --> 01:21:56,000 The Duke of Wei having passed away, Chancellor K'ung-Kuei, with the aid of Tse Loo, lawfully puts the son of the exiled Prince on the throne. 408 01:21:59,610 --> 01:22:02,320 Kung Kuei: When Viceroy of Wei was still alive, 409 01:22:03,050 --> 01:22:06,290 he deeply regretted not listening to the Master. 410 01:22:06,620 --> 01:22:11,190 Now the State is in trouble and rioting is everywhere. 411 01:22:13,090 --> 01:22:17,540 With Prince Kuei in exile and his son enthroned, 412 01:22:18,430 --> 01:22:23,540 I'm afraid father and son will fight over the throne. Unrest is imminent. 413 01:22:24,900 --> 01:22:28,940 I'm ineffective in my old age. 414 01:22:29,240 --> 01:22:31,690 The future of Wei is in your hands. 415 01:22:34,410 --> 01:22:36,950 Tse Loo: I will do my utmost to help. 416 01:22:40,000 --> 01:22:46,000 Kuei Huei, the Prince of Wei, fights his way back to his State with the aid of Chin's troops with Yang Hoo in command. 417 01:23:12,680 --> 01:23:14,250 Yang: The Prince has given the command: 418 01:23:14,480 --> 01:23:17,020 Surround the paIace! 419 01:23:17,290 --> 01:23:21,900 Don't let Nan Tse escape, 420 01:23:22,160 --> 01:23:23,970 don't let Viceroy's grandson escape, 421 01:23:25,430 --> 01:23:27,530 don't let Kung Kuei escape! 422 01:23:56,460 --> 01:23:59,960 Kuei: Minister Kung, how are you? 423 01:24:11,140 --> 01:24:14,490 Yang: Minister Kung, are you in shock? 424 01:24:15,510 --> 01:24:18,980 Kung Kuei: Yang, you're not dead! 425 01:24:23,950 --> 01:24:26,800 I'm quite healthy. 426 01:24:29,690 --> 01:24:35,770 Minister Kung, I heard Viceroy's grandson has fled. 427 01:24:36,400 --> 01:24:41,180 The Prince must be enthroned immediately 428 01:24:41,440 --> 01:24:43,110 to calm the peopIe. 429 01:24:43,540 --> 01:24:45,780 The Prince assassinated his mother and forced his son to abdicate, 430 01:24:46,140 --> 01:24:47,780 he should be condemned. 431 01:24:50,680 --> 01:24:53,890 The right thing to do is to withdraw troops 432 01:24:54,150 --> 01:24:56,490 and restore Viceroy's grandson to the throne. 433 01:24:56,650 --> 01:24:57,320 Kung Kuei! 434 01:24:57,590 --> 01:25:01,060 Your life is in my hands. 435 01:25:01,460 --> 01:25:04,170 The Prince must be enthroned immediately! 436 01:25:04,860 --> 01:25:05,810 No! 437 01:25:06,700 --> 01:25:08,730 Dismiss Confucius' disciples. 438 01:25:09,070 --> 01:25:09,870 No! 439 01:25:12,240 --> 01:25:13,980 You'd better obey. 440 01:25:14,670 --> 01:25:15,410 No! 441 01:25:33,360 --> 01:25:35,730 Tse Loo: Minister Kung, I am here! 442 01:25:40,460 --> 01:25:42,810 Tse Loo, you've arrived... 443 01:25:46,000 --> 01:25:48,410 Tse Loo, you've come at the right time 444 01:25:48,840 --> 01:25:52,510 Tell them to stop fighting. 445 01:25:52,840 --> 01:25:54,320 Let Tse Loo come up. 446 01:26:35,550 --> 01:26:36,390 Tse Loo... 447 01:26:37,990 --> 01:26:38,900 Minister Kung, 448 01:26:47,500 --> 01:26:48,870 let's get off the platform. 449 01:26:54,200 --> 01:26:58,950 Brother Tse Loo, what's the hurry? 450 01:26:59,510 --> 01:27:02,720 Since you're here, may as well stay. 451 01:27:02,950 --> 01:27:06,020 Yang, you traitor, I... 452 01:27:07,480 --> 01:27:09,390 Tse Loo, you're outnumbered. 453 01:27:09,720 --> 01:27:10,790 Quick, get off the platform! 454 01:27:14,190 --> 01:27:17,140 This is your day to die! 455 01:27:21,200 --> 01:27:22,180 I'm pleased to! 456 01:28:25,700 --> 01:28:29,140 Why fight like a cornered beast? 457 01:28:30,000 --> 01:28:31,210 Put down your sword! 458 01:28:49,120 --> 01:28:49,890 Hold it! 459 01:29:48,910 --> 01:29:55,020 Master, I am exhausted! 460 01:30:03,030 --> 01:30:12,540 When a true man dies, he's not exempt from wearing his hat! Master.. 461 01:31:52,840 --> 01:31:58,810 Confucius: Disciples who were with me during the Chen-Tsai ordeal 462 01:31:59,980 --> 01:32:02,860 aren't here. 463 01:32:04,480 --> 01:32:07,050 Your father died young. 464 01:32:07,980 --> 01:32:14,160 Today there is only you. 465 01:32:14,560 --> 01:32:16,870 Always remember: 466 01:32:22,130 --> 01:32:24,940 Righteousness, sincerity! cultivate moral character, 467 01:32:25,770 --> 01:32:28,650 establish harmony at home, institute order in the state, 468 01:32:29,440 --> 01:32:32,650 bring tranquility across the land... 469 01:32:33,140 --> 01:32:37,590 these are all essentials upon which a true man establishes his integrity. 470 01:32:46,420 --> 01:32:51,300 The true man shouldn't be greedy for life and afraid of death. 471 01:32:51,760 --> 01:32:55,710 He does not seek to survive at the expense of humanity; 472 01:32:56,230 --> 01:33:00,410 he must sacrifice his life to preserve humanity. 473 01:33:01,200 --> 01:33:06,080 Yen Huei didn't betray humanity for riches and honours; 474 01:33:06,540 --> 01:33:08,820 he died in poverty and illness. 475 01:33:09,650 --> 01:33:16,490 Tse Loo fought rebels and traitors to the bitter end. 476 01:33:52,860 --> 01:33:57,170 Tse Kung, you've all come, very good. 477 01:33:59,630 --> 01:34:04,870 Today, you are ministers 478 01:34:05,300 --> 01:34:09,180 with heavy responsibilities throughout the land. 479 01:34:10,040 --> 01:34:13,850 Remember that a true man establishes his integrity 480 01:34:14,140 --> 01:34:17,960 and rules the state with humanity. 481 01:34:18,650 --> 01:34:25,000 Today, anxiety and declining morality abound. 482 01:34:25,390 --> 01:34:29,030 Strong states take advantage of weak states. 483 01:34:29,860 --> 01:34:34,640 Rebels and traitors are on rampage 484 01:34:34,900 --> 01:34:37,470 fighting and killing each other. 485 01:34:37,730 --> 01:34:42,380 How can there be hope of peace? 486 01:34:43,110 --> 01:34:49,110 I am 73 years old; death is my only prospect. 487 01:34:49,350 --> 01:34:54,620 Yet, after I die, all of you remain. 488 01:34:54,880 --> 01:35:02,130 After you die, there'll be millions of descendants. 489 01:35:02,760 --> 01:35:08,000 As long as noble spirit lingers... 490 01:35:41,000 --> 01:35:46,000 Confucius: Will the Tai Mountain collapse, the roof beam fall? 491 01:35:55,040 --> 01:36:03,430 Will also the noble spirit that fills heaven and earth vanish? 492 01:36:03,790 --> 01:36:10,330 Tse Kung: The Tai Mountain will collapse, so will the roof beam, 493 01:36:11,190 --> 01:36:16,510 yet Master's teachings 494 01:36:16,930 --> 01:36:19,500 will prevail throughout the ages. 495 01:36:19,770 --> 01:36:20,910 What? 496 01:36:21,400 --> 01:36:26,850 Master's teachings will prevail throughout the ages 497 01:36:30,480 --> 01:36:38,800 Master Confucius, great is Master Confucius! 498 01:36:39,000 --> 01:36:45,000 The teachings of Our Master shall stand for ever. 499 01:36:39,620 --> 01:36:48,840 Before Master Confucius, there was no Master Confucius! 500 01:36:49,570 --> 01:36:58,680 After Master Confucius, there won't be another Master Confucius! 501 01:36:59,000 --> 01:36:59,770 THE END 502 01:36:59,480 --> 01:37:06,480 Master Confucius, great is Master Confucius! 503 01:37:07,820 --> 01:37:11,820 English subtitles co-translated by Sam Ho and Victor Or.