Original subtitles

This way!

Gentlemen, I'm only an observer

I came for the fun

The spectator is the better judge, sir!

I'd like your comment

Vice-Admiral

It's windy at sea!

I'm fine, my sea legs are still intact!

You're a veteran naval officer

No one knows the sea better than an old captain!

Captain, your drill was a success

Your command is outstanding!

It reminds me of many things!

I'd appreciate your advice

If during the war

our navy had this capability

history should be re-written

It also reminds me of someone

You know who that is?

My father?

Yes! You read my mind!

If your father were alive

and witnessed your command

he would have been proud!

Tell me more about him!

I've never seen him, just his pictures!

Everyone knows him by reputation

But few have met him!

I was only 20 when I served with him!

He was a lieutenant

In Shanghai

At Jiangyin

The Japanese had occupied Shanghai

We were on a special mission

He was the captain of torpedo boat 102

Gentlemen, as you can see...

The Japanese fleet consisted of 11 boats

Their flagship is the lzuma

We have only 3 boats

We're over powered 10 to 1 by tonnage!

That's not a problem!

According to our plan

We must maintain combat capability

and avoid engaging them directly!

We have planted a mine zone along Yangtze River

stretching from north to south

as a blockade

to stop Japanese ships

This is a crucial to the war!

Chief

If the Japanese fleet breaks through the blockade

do we engage them?

Captain Hang, it is quite obvious

that'll only cause unnecessary casualties

This plan doesn't work!

Feel free to comment!

We're outnumbered in ships

But we're determined to fight

We need a strategy

The principle of combat is to attack, not evade

What's your name?

Hu Jing Duan, captain of torpedo boat 102

Captain Hang, go take a wok!

Yes, sir!

I agree with you

But you must have an actual plan

And not just principles

Chief, I'll get back to you!

He's worried about his boat!

Standby!

Yes!

Standby!

Get ready!

Yes, sir!

Standby!

We support Captain Hu's position

to take the initiative to attack

using torpedo boats!

Move into Shanghai and take them by surprise!

You proposed

we reach the bund

We'll be stopped by the Japanese fleet

We'll attack at night

Disguise the boat and target for the lzuma

If we sink their flagship

it'll be a heavy blow to their morale!

We can also demonstrate

the capability of the Chinese Navy

What are our chances?

Close to zero!

Why? Please state your reasons!

In order to get to the Japanese fleet

we must go through the mine zone

They are 200-pound trap mines

All 74 of them

We have left a pathway

that'll allow a torpedo boat to pass

Unlike submarines

torpedo boats will be discovered during the day!

At night we can't see the pathway!

You' ll be trapped!

I admire your courage

but you don't have a fighting chance

This is suicidal!

Sir, if we don't take chances

we'll never succeed!

Sir, 6 enemy planes were spotted

They hovered around

and left without launching an attack!

Return to base

We'll wait for approval!

Captain, what are we doing?

Go fishing!

Off the bund in Shanghai?

Sir

We have approval to leave tonight!

Yes!

Our fishing plan

has been approved!

The lzuma is our big fish!

We're attacking the lzuma?

Just the few of us?

We need another boat to standby

What's so funny?

Get to work!

We have to finish this before dark!

Yes, sir!

I'll contact the mine unit

We need a guide!

Captain!

How strong is lzuma's hull?

No matter! We'll bust it with torpedoes!

You think we'll come back alive?

Who wants out? Tell me now!

Where else do we find another chance

to sink the lzuma?

This will be fun!

Not only will we scare off the Japanese

it'll also shake the world!

Good thing we're all bachelors!

We have no worries!

Captain, did you just get married?

Shut up!

Meet the team, captain

This is the crew!

Sure!

Shao Kang Fa, She Gan, Jiang Ping Guang and Xu Xiang Lin

They're sergeants on my boat

This is Major Li of the mine unit

Daytime is no problem

At night, even I'm not so sure!

Don't worry!

We'll clear the mines before nightfall

and proceed in the dark

You're coming with us!

There's no boat to take you back!

I have nothing to fear!

Follow us with your boat!

Stay behind by 100 yards!

Stay on our tail and keep in touch!

Yes!

Yes!

Reduce speed!

Reduce speed!

Don't worry! We have faith in you!

There are mines below us

I can't see anything!

You may not see them

but one wrong move...

and we'll go sky-high!

Up ahead is the Japanese fleet!

The rest is up to you!

That was a close call!

Japanese gunboat!

103, a Japanese gunboat!

Stay where you are!

We're fishermen bringing in a catch!

Fire!

Damn! They fired without question!

You handle this.

Captain, do we return fire?

No! Our effort will go to waste

and spoil the plan!

Major...

Abandon ship! We'll swim ashore

and think of something else! Jump!

Where's the captain?

I don't know!

He's behind!

I'm so ashamed!

I didn't go down with the boat!

We were discovered by accident

It's not your fault!

This is so discouraging!

We haven't even seen the lzuma!

We can't go back like this!

We can still finish the job

Yes!

Give us a lift!

Where are you going?

To the fish market!

To Shanghai!

Let's get in!

Get in!

Sorry to intrude, Mrs. Hu

Don't mention it!

Run Mei, who is it?

Hello!

Hello!

Make yourselves at home!

I'm Jiang Ping Guang, the teletypist!

I serve under Captain Hu

Yang Yun Wah is a nurse

and also my good friend

Nurse? Wonderful!

If we should get hurt

Miss Yang can help us!

That' ll be great!

She Gan!

Rest up a bit

we'll get you some food!

Jing Duan, let's go look around!

Stay here!

"Check point"

"Restricted Area"

This way!

Take care of it for me!

Yes!

And hurry!

Yes!

Check him out! Maybe we'll have a lead!

"Song Residence"

"Greater East Asia (Io-Prosperity Sphere"

Sorry, I don't drink!

Excuse me!

Good evening!

Bye!

2 rickshaws!

Good bye!

I haven't seen you before!

Yes, we're new here!

War broke out at home

I came to Shanghai for a living!

Mind your manners around here!

He's from the country!

Stay here!

Master Song is looking for you!

You're lucky!

He's waiting!

Let's go!

Xiao Lin, come in!

Who's still out there?

Nobody important!

Let me get rid of them!

Xiao Liu

Don't use your kung fu

to offend people!

Yes!

Take her home!

Come with me, Madam Song!

Don't call me that!

Sorry! Old habits die hard!

Forgive me!

I'll be careful, don't worry!

Let me know if anyone bullies you!

Xiao Liu

No shenanigans!

Alright!

The Japanese have not yet won the war

and people can't wait to be running dogs!

Bastards!

What did you say?

Bastards!

I just want some answers!

We've found out

Song San was a triad member

When the Japanese took over

the triads refused to work for them

but this guy volunteered

to help them with supplies!

He made a fortune and had henchmen working for him

Traitor!

He knows kung fu

But not as good as his sworn brother Xiao Liu

who's also his trusted follower

He also has a mistress

the popular prostitute named Cui Xia

They meet almost everyday

Let's start with her!

Come here!

"Song Residence"

Cheers!

Come on!

Drink up!

What's with the Admiral?

The jewels I sold you

is he happy with them?

Need you even ask?

Everyone says you're a kung fu expert

but I think you're just another weakling!

Of course I can't compare to you

You come from Bushido country!

Let's give it shot!

Go on!

No!

Show me your stuff!

Go easy on me!

Brother...

I'm vulnerable to attack

Just like China

You're finished once the Japanese army strikes

Good!

Miss Cui Xia is not coming today

She wanted me to tell you

She's not coming?

She is, but not here!

Where is the Admiral going?

I don't know!

Bastard!

Get lost!

Who do you work for?

Nobody!

Is this Song Sam's idea?

He's not involved!

Here, take it!

This is the latest from Japan!

He probably bought this from the Japanese?

Cui Xia is his mistress

why did she kill the Admiral?

Let's go see him tomorrow morning!

Extra!

Japanese Admiral shot to death!

Murderer at large!

Extra!

Japanese Admiral shot to death!

Extra!

"Japanese Admiral was killed, the murderer escaped"

Yes, I read the newspaper!

Really? Who do you think they are?

Don't worry!

I think they're just hoodlums

They're after the necklace, that's all!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Wait here!

I'll announce you!

Master Song won't see strangers!

See them out!

This way!

Master Song is forgetful

We have an appointment with him!

Where's your name card?

That's not necessary, we're old friends!

Then you don't know the rules

Go!

Go on!

Good!

You look familiar!

We're here to see him on an urgent matter

Why should he see you?

Because of this!

What are you looking at?

Nice. You have a flower on your head!

You started it!

Xiao Liu!

He started it first!

We brought you a present!

He has it!

Stop!

Let's go upstairs!

You're not from around here!

Our first time in Shanghai!

You need money?

No!

You need a job?

No!

Then state your business!

I like to make friends

I'll do what I can to help!

No matter what we ask for

you'll help us?

You brought this along

I have no choice

isn't it?

Good! I have some friends

We came to Shanghai for a big fish

How big?

Very big! A few hundred feet!

Does this big fish have a name?

The lzuma!

You have a big appetite!

Or else we wouldn't be here!

We knew you'd help us!

Sorry! I can't!

When the Admiral

and the 2 officers were killed

We saw everything!

I don't suppose the Japanese

will suspect me because of your word!

But I have the murder weapon

A pistol with Cui Xia's fingerprints!

I bet it came from you!

That'll at least cause you trouble!

I don't care who you are

where you come from or what you want!

I can get you arms and nothing else

If you don't want to talk about it

We can come back tomorrow!

It'll just be the same!

You can think it over

Killing a Japanese Admiral is a big fish too!

Brother San, what did those rascals want?

Get some men to follow them!

Yes!

I'll go see!

What are you doing here?

I'm here to see some friends!

Song San!

This is how you treat your guest?

Jing Duan, step aside!

1,2

3,455

Exactly 6 of you!

Did you enjoy your swim up the river?

If the Japanese get wind

of 6 Chinese naval officers

the informer will be rewarded!

Agree?

You know a lot!

I have eyes and ears!

The driver who took you to Shanghai

was also one of my man!

Crosscheck that with the Japanese intelligence

and I have my conclusion!

If the Japanese get here

we can have a gathering!

Don't forget your own business!

I maintain my position; you can have arms

and nothing else!

Same here!

Let him go!

Let's go!

To strike at the lzuma

this is the only way!

We must make use of his contacts

Why should this traitor help us?

It may be a trap!

We have something on him. He wouldn't dare!

He came here to tell us

he knows who we are! He wants to scare us off!

But we're still going tomorrow!

Of course!

Hello!

Master Song?

It's me!

I have news

They came from the Navy

I know that!

The way you talk

You sound like a businessman!

What about our deal?

Let me give you an update!

The Japanese fleet will move in on the Yangtze

The provisions will be sent to the boat!

Move in? That's easier said than done!

You've laid a mine zone

The Japanese knew about it!

They already have a plan!

Song San, you're still a Chinese

Don't lecture me!

I won't

it's too late for that!

Follow me!

Just you!

I know who you are

but I have no proof!

Here!

I spent a lot of time and effort

to come up with this!

You're an underground agent?

No! I'm just Chinese!

Who are you?

Why can't you leave us alone?

I'm telling you, bothering him

is bothering me!

One more thing:

To blackmail him

you must first get past me!

You?

Find a place and I'll show you!

Anywhere is the same!

You're coming?

Good!

You...

Get out!

Pig! Go!

Ready!

He's one of Song Sam's men!

Take them both to see Song San!

How dare you barge in here!

His friend challenged

Master Liu to a duel

For some reason

Hiroda took them into custody

It's just some jade horses from the Song Dynasty

Just leave them here

No! I'm here to trade

I don't trust you!

What if something happens to them?

Your men already picked a fight

Now you're picking a fight with me!

I'll be happy to oblige!

Don't be so cocky!

I'll make sure you go out lying down!

If anything happens to the horses

I'm dead anyway!

Go ahead!

What's the matter with you?

He brought me a pair of jade horses

from the Song Dynasty

The Commander wanted them

You found them?

Let me see!

Open it!

I know that the jade horses

is exactly what the Commander wanted

But this fellow won't leave them behind

He wanted to show them to the Commander on the boat

Nonsense! That's impossible!

That's what I told him!

Forget it! I have the goods

I'll find another buyer!

Wait! Who won?

You know this man?

Duan, did you hit Mr. Hiroda?

He's such an expert

how can I hit him?

His name is Hu Jing Duan, he's a distant relative

He's with Mr. An

He's a bit clumsy

but reliable!

When I argued with Mr. An

He challenged Xiao Liu

I see!

Just send the horses to the battleship!

No! The deal is off!

What's the matter with you?

If I'm dead, the Commander won't have them either!

We're setting sail soon

This is your last chance to please the Commander

You might get promoted for this!

I must seek his approval!

Yes!

Here's a picture

Show this to the Commander

Xiao Liu, you almost got us killed!

Get Jiang Ping Guang!

I have a job for him!

Cui Xia!

You have customers waiting!

Damn!

How many must I entertain?

Can't you see I have a guest in here?

"Commander's Office"

Alright!

Telegraph from Shanghai, sir!

You're sure it's from Shanghai?

Yes! It's their first contact!

They know our code!

Japanese bombers dispatched on the 22nd

to destroy the mine blockade

to cover for the fleet-An Qi Bang.

An Qi Bang is in Shanghai!

Stay in touch round the clock

Next the Ning Hal!

Yes, sir!

"Captain's Office"

Why didn't you bring the horses?

The seller refused to hand them over

He wanted to come aboard

Nonsense! Arrest him!

He seems determined!

What do you think of the horses?

Magnificent!

Then let him come

Song San is our friend

Have him come along!

Sir!

What is it?

We've started to clear the mines!

Commander, the horses...

Alright, let him bring them!

Yes!

Go to see how things are!

Yes!

Alright!

Proceed towards starboard!

Fire!

Stop the bleeding!

You're hurt!

Attend to him first!

You go to report.

Yes!

Sir!

We can hold for another 10 minutes

Captain!

The bow is flooded, the ship is sinking!

According to the Chief Engineer...

How much longer?

10 minutes!

10 minutes!

We can still shoot a few planes!

Fire!

Fire!

Good shot!

Go!

Tilt up 45 degrees!

Captain...

Report to Navy Command

Ning Hal took down 4 bombers

The crew fought bravely

Ship is going down-Liang Guan Qin.

Send this telegraph out!

Captain...

Hurry! Don't mind me!

Captain!

Lead them to safety in the life boat!

Let me help you!

I don't need your help!

Captain!

Go!

Captain...

This is an order!

Abandon ship!

Go!

Inform An Qi Bang that the Ning Hai went down!

Tell them to get out!

Don't make unnecessary sacrifices!

Yes, sir

Wait!

Do as the Ying Rui's captain has suggested;

Strip the heavy artillery from the stranded ships

and form a new artillery to defend Jiang Yin

It's been approved

Call it the Taihu Artillery!

Hurry!

Yes, sir!

Don't lose your temper!

Ciu Xia is coming!

Don't get mad

I have other customers!

Let me introduce you...

Any news?

The Navy wants us to pull out!

The Ning Hal went down!

We're not to make unnecessary sacrifices!

Only cowards will go back!

I must sink the lzuma

And avenge for the Ning Hai and the crew!

Tell the Commander

We're not making unnecessary sacrifices

This is a worthy cause

We won't return until mission is accomplished!

Yes!

Navy men have guts!

Looks like you're ready to die!

That's not enough!

We need your help!

If you're not afraid to die

Members of the Huangpu River will not let you down!

Don't forget about me!

A toast to the Navy!

We're moving out the day after tomorrow!

I'm here to bid you farewell!

Let's have a toast!

Cheers...

We must have the provisions ready!

My men are loading up right now!

The lzuma will set out any minute!

Hiroda will take you aboard tomorrow morning

and show the horses to the Admiral

Activate the plan tomorrow morning!

We'll go according to plan!

Xiao Liu, what we do tomorrow

is a worthy cause!

We'll feel proud to be Chinese!

Don't mess it up!

Who is it?

It's me. Cui Xia, are you awake?

It's you who awoke me!

Is your overnight guest asleep?

The Japanese army is here!

My guest is gone!

What are you doing?

You must pay to lift my covers

Bastard!

The transmission went dead!

Will accomplish mission, will not...

I bet they meant "will not abort"

When the baby is born

it would be great if you're here!

We must continue to fight

until we drive the Japanese out of China!

I'm sorry!

Good luck!

Thank you!

It was his idea!

You two go back down to the boat!

Alright! Wait by the boat!

What...

Don't worry! The soldiers are here...

show them your hospitality!

We must search you!

Of course!

You still don't trust me!

Open it!

Alright!

Careful!

Bastard!

Let go for a minute!

They'll give it back to you!

The horses are worth more than his life!

Is that it?

This is the last batch!

Have a seat!

How do you like it, Commander?

You speak Japanese, Mr. Song?

He has worked well with us!

He handled all our provisions!

This is not from the Song Dynasty

You think this is a fake?

I study Chinese antiques

This should be from the Tang Dynasty!

Bring my friend some wine!

Yes, sir!

Thank you, but I don't drink!

Drink up! This is a reward from the Commander!

Damn you! So careless!

What's keeping Shao Kang Fa?

They haven't come out yet!

Not a penny less!

Because it is good merchandise!

As long as the Commander likes them

I'll pay the difference!

You shouldn't!

Don't mention it!

Thank you!

The ship will set sail soon, you better leave!

The wine we had...

I'd like another glass!

Give him the whole bottle!

Yes, sir!

Thank you, Commander!

What is it?

He's afraid I won't pay up!

Follow the plan, I'll blow up the engine room!

You go to meet the captain on the deck!

Your target is the arsenal!

It's time to entertain you!

Go!

You're wounded! Pull out now!

He thinks he's better than me

I must show him

Even a wounded Chinese

can still defeat the Japanese

You have another mission! Go!

We're done here! Blow up the arsenal!

Go!