Original subtitles

The war has begun, the land is in danger.

The Yuans are invading our land.

They burn, rob, and kill, putting lives in misery.

Bloodshed and slaughter is common.

Our capital has been invaded.

The Emperor and his subjects have fled.

They're trapped in Yaimen, the situation is critical.

General Zhang Da has been summoned to come & help.

Lady Xu (leader of Yu tribe), now the moon has risen,

why isn't General Zhang Da here yet?

Tonight is our annual "Moonlight Dance" festival,

General Zhang Da attended every year.

Don't worry, imperial envoy.

The General respects you, Lady Xu.

When he's here, please persuade him to help the Emperor

There's no need to worry, Official Wang.

General's wife, Lady Biniang is a heroine, she's wise.

She surely can convince the General to help the Emperor

That's good to know.

Ruizhu

Lady Xu...

The General and Lady Biniang are here.

Official Wang, please excuse us.

You could meet the General if he agrees to send troops.

Greet the guests.

Yes, Madam.

General, Lady Biniang.

Lady Xu.

I greet Uncle and Auntie.

Good...

Yes...

Please.

Please sit down.

Please.

Lei Jun and Ruizhu are a match made in heaven,

when will they get married?

With you as matchmakers it's their honour, have a drink

Yes...

Lady Xu.

This is paradise.

We're aware of the troubled times.

There's no paradise when the country is in danger.

Lei Jun & Ruizhu's singing skills have improved I hear.

Could we hear them

tonight at the festival?

Jun, Ruizhu.

Sing and dance for your uncle and aunt.

Yes...

This annual Moonlight Festival,

we celebrate it with songs and dances.

This year is an exception,

Chaozhou is a war zone.

In tears, we aren't in the mood to enjoy the full moon.

Heroes won't weep for the fall of their country.

Women won't sleep on the enemy's duvets.

Groom my horse, sharpen my sword.

Fend off the enemy and claim back my land.

Well said.

Well said.

General Zhang, Lady Biniang.

Lady Xu, who's this official?

He's the Imperial Envoy.

What is he doing here?

General, Lady Biniang.

Prime Minister Wen lost the battle.

Chaozhou's top official Ma died in his jurisdiction.

Zhang Hongfan is heading south in full force.

Everyone in the court is shocked.

And now the Emperor is having a hard time at sea.

The Song Court is in imminent danger.

I've been sent here in the hope that

General Zhang can lead the civilians to fight against Yuan.

Chaozhou citizens are fighting off Yuans for 3 years,

isn't the Emperor aware of that?

I regret that I cannot comply with your wishes.

Lady Xu, Lady Biniang

The General refuses, what could I do?

My dear sister.

General.

Dear.

General.

Adversity tests the character of a man

All men share a responsibility towards their nation.

One can't just sit aside while the country is in peril.

My dear, I am well aware of the situation.

It's only that I've no interest in politics anymore,

let's not talk about this.

But why?

Countless heroes have sacrificed for the royal family,

and what did they get in return?

General.

The Yang Family is a family of martyrs.

Their reputation is known generations after generations

General Yue Fei died of an injustice.

Millions pay him respects at his grave near West Lake.

My General.

You have responsibilities towards the civilians,

you won't be helping the royal family only.

And now,

our land is in trouble.

The people wish for peace.

I hope that you'll help the Emperor

to fight against the Yuans, help saving lives.

I admire your persuasion,

but...

I've been fighting for the Emperor for a decade.

During then I was wrongly accused thrice.

It's not that I've forgotten my country, but

I have my reservations when it comes to the Emperor.

I wonder if you could compare your experiences

with Prime Minister Wen and Prime Minister Lu?

I've no talent to be compared with both of them.

Right.

Think it over.

Treated wrongly the Yangs retired from military service

They had no dealings with the court for two decades.

When the border was being threatened, the old Lady Mu

helped out forgiving & forgetting about old grievances

Prime Minister Wen never forgot about his country,

he came forward and helped when being called for.

Prime Minister Lu was demoted to Chaozhou County,

but he's doing all his best being a true patriot.

General... the times have changed.

Our nation is in grave danger.

Even you'd be very upset if the Yuans invade Song Court

Hope you accept this task putting the old grudge aside.

Dispatch people's volunteer troops, fight off the enemy

I worry that the court cannot put up a good fight.

What's the use of soldiers going to war with no leader?

Chen Yizhong's given up & fled even before the battle.

Concubine Yang Shu treats the officials well & manages.

I fear that the cunning people will meddle again,

that it'd be hindered before it's done.

Prime Minister Lu is doing his best for the country.

Commander Zhang is a faithful leader.

Prime Minister Wen is being held as a hostage.

How could a good warrior ignore all this?

It's impossible to clap with one hand.

Our local army will fight along with you.

Then who will guard here at Raoping and Haizhou?

I'll take care of it.

And I'm willing to be the vanguard for you.

I'll help aunt to protect my homeland.

Please put on your armour,

we'll head to Yaimen to help the Emperor.

Very well.

I accept the robe.

Prepare the weapons.

Waiting for the signal to attack.

I come up with strategies.

The battle drums sound off calling for volunteers.

Meng Zhao the old fisherman,

passes on his armour to his son.

We must get rid of the enemy.

I heard that General Zhang Da will help the Emperor,

that's why I'm sending off my son.

Hurry up, dear.

We are pleased that our son will be in the army,

but who will take care of our farm and home?

I'll manage the farm, and you'll manage the home.

If one of us...

You worry that one of us might die?

Yes.

If you go first, I'll take care of it.

If I go first, you'll take care of it.

If both of us...

Oh! You old fool.

In that case, Lady Biniang will take care of the rest.

Don't worry, come on.

Selling wine for armour, a young man at heart.

I'm at my best when in the battlefield.

Brother Meng Zhao, Mrs. Meng.

Uncle Zhang Yi

My brother.

Are you going to see the troops off?

No, indeed.

I'm going to join them.

Uncle Zhang Yi

You're joining the army at your age?

Mrs. Meng, it's war time, everyone should go.

I heard that the Yuan soldiers invaded Chaozhou city,

they killed everyone

except three families.

I must fight them.

Brother, you have aspirations.

You really are a hero, old soldier.

We're going to see off our son and the troops.

Let's go then.

The horses never seemed ever so busy.

The boots seem heavier than usual.

Slowly holding the bridle and the weapons.

Bidding farewell to the soldiers.

Looking north towards capital Linan.

Looking westwards at Yaimen in the mist.

Fear not the distance when it's the question of country

It's okay even if you've to travel to the earth's edge.

My General, I've a poem for your departure.

Please, I'm all ears.

Eight thousand-strong troops off to help the Emperor.

We'll be separated by quite a distance.

But should the cunning appear, I'll resist them all

with a sharp sword.

Don't look back, my dear.

It's destined to be our duty to reclaim the land.

Reclaim our land.

Don't worry, my dear.

I won't let you down.

Thank you, General.

It's getting late, the troops are all here.

Let's go.

Yes.

Song

Brother Lei Jun.

Yes?

The General and Lady Biniang are here.

Oh!

We greet the General, Lady Biniang.

Please get up.

Lady Biniang, the wine is ready.

Thank you everyone.

General, I've prepared a small farewell meal

for you and your troops.

Bring the wine.

Let me toast to your expedition.

I wish the enemies will be conquered sooner.

Our minds are together, despite the distance apart.

We'll hear songs of triumph.

I wish it will come true.

Fellow brothers.

Madam.

A toast to our heroes.

The enemies will surrender at the point of our swords.

We'll take care of the homeland.

You'll enjoy the fruit and wine of harvest on your return

Thank you, madam.

The General and the fellow heroes.

I toast to you all.

You've sworn to defend our country bravely.

Wish for the victory arrow,

and the warriors will come home in triumph soon.

Thank you, Lady Xu.

Brother Jun.

Men have lofty aspirations.

May you kill the leader of the enemy.

I wish for your early return from your success.

Then we can grow old together.

I'm doing this for our country.

Don't you worry that I'm fighting the war.

I'll miss you, no matter how far we're apart.

I'll be by your side, in spirit, just like the moon.

My son, Zhong.

Military life is so much different than home life.

You must take good care of yourself.

Our child is defending the country.

We're proud of you.

Don't worry, mum and dad.

I might be young, but

I'll put up a good fight just like any good soldier.

General, the war drums.

The war drums, loud as thunder.

Blow after blow, it could destroy the mountains.

A sea of armed soldiers.

Bravo! For their determination to protect our land.

Swords ready!

Millions follow with one call to help the Emperor.

Thrilled to see eight thousand brave soldiers here.

Who said we don't have heroes today?!

General, the second round of drums are sounded.

The second round of drums have made the ghosts sad.

We swear we'll do our best to save our country.

The General won't mind me being old,

I'll follow your lead till the end.

It's up to our collective effort.

I wish an early triumph and a homecoming soon.

Then life can go back to normal in Haizhou.

I won't let the elders' trust down.

Jun, my bow.

My aspirations are high, just like the arrow.

We won't turn our heads back.

We won't come back unless we have our revenge.

I'll pick up the arrow after the victory.

The arrow has gone, my husband is determined.

I fear that I won't see him again.

My dear.

General, good shot.

I've a gift for you too.

What's that?

I turn and pull out the Green Sword.

Cutting off a lock of hair.

My dear.

Marriage is forever.

Cutting hair represents one's devotion to the country.

Take this gift with you.

Just like I'm going to be with you always.

I hope for your early victory.

Then we can toast our victory.

If it takes a long time to fight the enemies,

I'll support you on the battlefield.

General, the third round of drums have been sound.

Zhang Yi, hurry and hold up our banners.

Yes, General.

Off to war!

Off we go in high spirit,

we're strong as the tigers.

We'll get rid of the enemy with our swords,

with our loyalty we'll win back our land.

The river is sparkling.

Sending our men off to the war.

It's time to part.

Haizhou is now Cilangzhou (farewell to our husbands)

In high morale,

We share the same hatred towards our enemy.

Strong as a dragon dashing out of the sea,

nothing can stop us now.

We'll show them our power.

We'll kill the whole Yuan Army.

The song of triumph rocks through the sky.

Off to Yaishan to save the Emperor...

Beacon fills the sky.

It's covered the whole sky.

We cannot receive the soldiers' letters.

It's quite a while now that the troops have left

it's now the end of the year.

I waited and waited, but no news of your victory.

I'm really worried.

I can only hear the surging waves,

sound like the roar of a big army.

And it sounds like the killings on battlefield.

Bathing in blood, fighting off the enemy.

It's a pity that I can't join them on the battlefield.

I am not able to assist my husband on the front.

I couldn't make use of my sword.

Gazing steadily at the route to Yaixi.

I sleep on my husband's armour.

I try to be all set for the battle, just like them.

Lady Biniang.

Get up.

It's late, why aren't you asleep yet?

I am too worried, I can't sleep.

There's nothing except worries.

The army has been fighting for months.

How come there's no news of them? I'm worried.

Lady Biniang, a wild goose.

Wild goose!

It's flying around me.

If only I can have news from the battlefield.

The problem is

this wild goose carries no news.

Lady Biniang, the goose has landed.

The west wind doesn't understand.

I'm lonely and worried.

Lady Biniang, Lei Jun is back.

Lady Biniang.

Get up.

Lei Jun, how's my son?

How's the General and the others?

They are all well.

The voluntary troops had great victory.

Yuans don't swim well, that's to our advantage.

We hook up their ships and dig into the bottom of boats.

We've destroyed many.

And Zhang Hongfan fled like the wind.

Where's the imperial army stationed now?

Still at Yaimen.

And our army?

On boats.

Oh no!

What is it?

They're in the middle of the sea, with no back up.

With no supplies, they can't retreat or advance.

It's winter now; Say, if the enemy

uses fire attack, it's over for the Imperial boat.

Just as the lady expected.

General has a letter here, please read it.

We won several battles when we first arrived.

But we didn't see through Zhang Hongfan's vicious trap.

He sealed off the water and land routes to Yaishan.

We're trapped, and provisions are running out.

The only solace being we can kill the horses for food.

Being isolated we've trouble planning further strategy.

How horrible!

This is an emergency.

I'm terrified.

They have been like this for days.

Why are they insisting on staying on the boat?

Could it be a clouded judgment under chaos?

Our country is about to be conquered.

This is a critical time.

I must step forward at a time like this.

Fellow villagers, Yaimen is now under fire.

I'm going to lead some troops for backup.

The problem is that all the young men are gone,

what can we do?

Lady Biniang.

I grew up on the boats,

I'm tougher than I look.

I was once on the battlefield,

and I was a good soldier.

When fighting in water,

even the famous Huang Zhong isn't as good as me.

I'm a good sailor.

My boat can sail through large waves.

Lady Biniang, only if we could meet up with the troops!

Yaishan might be far, but it's not impossible.

Okay, Haizhou will sound the drums to enlist again,

Heading to Yaimen to save the Imperial Army.

The ocean roars.

Seven hundred fishing boats set sail.

Sailing along the Easterly.

It's windy, and the moonlight is dim.

Looking over at Yaishan, it's not clear.

We're sailing for days but still no sign of our troops!

Uncle, could we be sailing towards the wrong direction?

Of course not! I may be old,

but I am certain about the route.

In that case, full speed ahead!

Yes.

You ordered Brother Jun to contact the Imperial army boat.

We've reached the coastline of Yaimen,

how come there's no news of Brother Jun?

Sailboats going to Yaimen...

Fishing boats from Haizhou!

Uncle Meng, those are tunes from our village!

Could the General have sent someone to meet us?

I'll answer them and find out.

The wind sends the fishing boats to Nanhai.

A fisherman from Haizhou.

It's getting closer.

Is this Uncle Meng?

It's really Lei Jun, get him on board.

Is Lady Biniang on board?

Brother Jun, Lady Biniang is on board.

Careful, Brother Jun!

Watch out!

Lady Biniang.

Get up.

Lei Jun, why are you in this state?

Did the General send you here?

Lady Biniang, the Imperial Army's boat ran aground

due to rapid low tide the day before yesterday.

The enemy used fire attack.

There was smoke everywhere.

I saw the ship was broken into three parts

Two of which sank into the flame and smoke.

Where's the Emperor now?

Unaccounted for.

And the General?

The General put up a tough fight on the north coast.

And our troops?

There's no sign of them.

Imperial Boat burnt, is this the end of the Song Reign?

Lady Biniang, the Imperial Boat is gone,

we don't know whether the General is still alive.

What should I do?

Facing this big change, we must

sacrifice ourselves rather than turn around in danger.

That's right! We will avenge! Or die for our country.

We'll never surrender to the Yuan Army.

What are your plans?

I expect that after this victory, Zhang Hongfan

and the Yuan Army will loosen their defence.

We can attack them at night and try to save our troops.

Send my order.

Here.

We'll abandon all the supply boats,

avail of the easterly winds, let them

float towards the sea at Yaixi, making a diversion.

Yes, Madam.

The rest of the boats will land on the Northeast coast.

Follow me! Ahead to the Yuan Camp.

Yes, Madam.

I couldn't achieve what I hoped for.

I couldn't save my country.

I don't fear death.

I'll be loyal always.

My dear wife, Biniang.

I remembered your encouragement when you saw me off.

You cut off your hair.

And you said.

General, we're parting for a good cause.

I'll live and die with my nation.

I don't regret sacrificing for my country.

Wish I had a hundred thousand soldiers to fight with me

Holding banners high...

Put down the food and wine.

Yes.

General Zhang.

What is it?

I've prepared a feast for you.

I won't eat your food.

I've nothing to chat with you shameless lot.

With your attitude,

you'll only be doomed.

What's the reason you're here? Speak up!

General, now that it's over for Song Dynasty,

if you could write to Lady Biniang asking her to

join forces with us, you'll be rewarded with status.

Then you and your wife could enjoy wealth and glory.

My commander has sent you a robe,

please accept.

Shut up!

Blood as ocean, hatred as mountains.

I can never forget the grudge between us.

You're crazy even to have said all this!

Get out of here!

It's chilling, rain drops like darts.

Even the stones nod in disagreement.

I've made up my mind.

At that moment.

I hope to destroy the Yuan Camp.

On this side the deep ocean,

on the other side it's the wilderness.

General, remember the millions of families.

A bunch of loyal subjects approaching the Yuan Camp.

Lady Biniang, we're close to the Yuan camp.

Watch out, everyone!

Yes.

Lady Biniang, there are writings on the stone.

Zhang Hongfan eliminated Song right here

He daren't boast of helping the enemy invade his nation

I can't wait to kill you with this sword.

Who's the female bandit here? Tell us your name.

Chen Biniang from Chaozhou, of Song's Volunteer Army.

Oh, it's Lady Biniang.

I've been expecting you and have news.

Thief! What else do you have to say at this time?

Official Wang.

An imperial envoy?

Good day, Lady Biniang.

What are you doing here?

We've done all we could for Song in the past.

Now that the Song Court is finished,

we should let fate lead us along.

I hope you'll take the opportunity and choose well.

I hope that the General will recover soon.

So that the two of you can have a good life together.

Rotten official! You're here to talk me into surrender.

You shameless traitor!

Lecture the shameless official for having no spine!

He's insulted our country and emperors.

You were the one who asked the General to send troops.

And now you're the one who surrendered first.

You don't care about the fall of our nation,

and our people.

Don't speak of...

Don't speak of we've done all we could for Song Court.

You'd do anything to stay alive.

Don't speak of...

Don't talk of General being ill or having surrendered.

I know my husband, he's a decent man.

Look! Traitor.

All our women and elderly are loyal and righteous.

Nothing can change their mind.

Your country gave you so much,

how could you defect to the enemy? It's shameless.

I'm doing everyone a favour by killing you!

Hold on...

Lady Biniang, the Yuan Commander thinks highly of you,

that's why he hopes you can be persuaded.

If you kill our officer the General will die.

Lady Biniang.

I'm really here under the General's order.

The General has given me this token as proof,

please take a look.

Hurry up! Show her.

Here you go.

This is the hair you gave the General.

Looking at this, I've my doubts...

Looking at this, I've my doubts...

A token of love...

why would it end up in a traitor's hand?

Could this be...

Could it be that my husband couldn't endure the torture?

Not possible.

The General will endure anything.

Could this be...

Could this be a trick?

How would I let a trick to ruin my hair?

I'm thinking about this.

Have no doubts, Lady Biniang.

The General said if you won't give your submission

to Yuan, the two of you can't reunite.

Rotten official!

I'm not a woman who never sets foot out of her room.

The General is a righteous man.

I can still remember when I saw him off.

Arrow on the pine trees as the sign of our oath.

Parting is for a good cause.

We will live and die along with our country.

Now that our wish hasn't come true,

it's no time to return this token.

Lady Biniang.

The General has sacrificed.

It's surely that the General has sacrificed.

Lady Biniang, there's no use to lie at this point.

General Zhang refused to surrender,

but if you would listen to me.

We could try to convince the General together,

or he will be killed.

You would be responsible.

Yes. You hold the General's fate

in your hands.

Please think it over, don't be rash.

Rotten official!

Even I, Chen Biniang will cry three whole rivers for my

country and husband, I'll still be righteous till I die

Kill him!

Uncle Meng, set fire on the Yuan Camp,

in order to save the General and the others.

Yes...

Oh! The camp is on fire!

Put out the fire.

Lady Biniang...

Lady Biniang.

Get up.

Meng Zhong, Zhang Yi are saved.

What about the General?

The General has sacrificed for our country.

Oh.

General.

Your loyal spirit will be with our country always.

Even the plants and trees would mourn for a long time.

Using blood to wash away the enemy.

Your loyalty will be recorded in history.

General...

Haizhou is under siege.

Madam Xu's troops haven't arrived.

It hurts so much.

Uncle Meng...

Lady Biniang, take care of yourself.

Zhang Yi can't work alongside with you.

Take care, Uncle Zhang.

General.

Will your spirit please wait.

Even after I die,

I want to follow you to protect our homeland.

Uncle Zhang...

Our two bases in the northwest have been conquered,

the enemy's ships are approaching the coast.

We're outnumbered by the Yuan soldiers, please decide.

Lady Biniang, a letter of challenge from the Yuan Camp.

Please read.

The Commander instructs the people of Haizhou to

give up Chen Biniang tomorrow morning.

If you refuse, no one will be spared.

Vicious Zhang Hongfan!

We'll be besides you

no matter what happens!

One heart, one mind! We'll stay together.

I'll end up like this arrow if I'm disloyal.

Yes. I'll end up like this arrow if I'm disloyal.

The volunteer army offer their utter devotion.

I don't know what to do except mumbling.

We're outnumbered,

we can't just wait to be killed.

But I don't want anyone getting hurt

by trying to break out.

There's no time to come up with a perfect plan.

Lady Biniang.

We must put up a fight once and for all.

If we're lucky, we can break out.

If we can't, we'll sacrifice for our country together.

Yes. Zhang Hongfan kept

saying that he wants to catch me alive.

If I could,

one life for saving thousands.

Break one branch and sow millions of seeds. Then

future generations can put up a resistance against Yuan

That's right, I must make up my mind.

I will be responsible for this.

Zhuer.

Here.

Reply a letter on behalf of me asking the Yuan Camp

to come here for a battle tomorrow at seven.

Yes.

Listen up, my fellow villagers.

What instructions have you, Lady Biniang?

Dispatch the orders out,

at the sound of my drums, they'll go up the mountain

and wait for orders; Come back after you're done.

Yes, Madam.

Mr. Meng, Mrs. Meng.

What is it, Lady Biniang?

In the unfortunate event of

dying for your country, can you deal with it?

Lady Biniang,

It's an honour if we could sacrifice for our country.

That's right, we're waiting for your order.

The two of us will do our best.

Very well.

Bring the drum here and wait for me.

Yes, Madam.

General.

It's an eternal regret for my husband at Yaishan.

Millions grieve for the fall of their homes and nation.

I once persuaded my husband to sacrifice,

and now I ask him to wait for me.

Persuaded, bid him farewell, and now separated forever.

I really should sacrifice for my country and husband.

Lady Biniang, we're here to report on duty.

I've sent your reply to the Yuan Camp.

Lady Biniang, the drum is ready.

Here's the order.

At the sound of the drum, lead

the soldiers to protect the old and the young of Haizhou.

Move past Yuan Camp in top speed,

head straight to Phoenix Mountain and find Lady Xu.

Yes, Madam.

Zhuer.

When you see your mother do convey her my regards.

Only she can lead the volunteer army against the Yuans.

What about you, Lady Biniang?

I'll be fighting at the back with Uncle Meng & his wife

Say no more! Just go!

Lady Biniang.

We've no backup,

how could you take such a big risk to be at the back?

Yes, we'll fight alongside Lady Biniang.

You can't stay here alone...

Lady Biniang, please take back your order...

Please take back your order...

Don't leave us all...

You must follow my order.

Heading to Phoenix Mountain meet the other volunteers.

I won't follow this order.

Please, I beg you not to stay here on your own.

We should stick together through thick and thin.

We've a formidable enemy to face!

Anyone who defies an order will be court-martialed.

We'll follow your lead to fight for Haizhou's peace.

Fellow villagers.

I understand and appreciate your support.

If not because of the emergency,

I wouldn't want to be separated from you all.

You can help your country when you're alive.

What's the use of sacrificing yourselves for me?

Today I'm continuing the General's aspiration,

I can't let personal agenda get in the way.

If you won't listen, then I'd die to prove it.

No! Lady Biniang! We'll do as told.

I take out my late husband's arrow,

and pass it to Jun and Zhuer.

I hope you'd stand by the General's aspirations,

and that you won't change till the end of time.

Lady Biniang.

Dad, mother.

Remember our country's woes.

Never let barbarians take over our beautiful homeland.

Rid of the Yuans and rebuild our nation's reputation.

And remember to keep us informed, even when we're dead.

It's almost daybreak,

let's hurry and start the journey.

Ready to leave...

Lady Biniang.

-Zhong. -Mother.

Lady Biniang...

The Han River flows from East to West.

But it can't wash away our heroes' hatred.

Sacrificing for nation and husband.

It's all recorded as part of history.

Kill!

My dear.

The arrow.

The sun and moon shine on Cilangzhou, generations after

generations chant the "Farewell to my husband" verse.

The ocean roars

In praise of the loyal hearts.

Chen Biniang the heroine,

her legend lives forever...