1 00:01:30,859 --> 00:01:34,969 {\an8}[Legend of the Magnate] 2 00:01:35,030 --> 00:01:38,009 {\an8}[Episode 23] 3 00:01:38,509 --> 00:01:39,060 Earlier today, when you 4 00:01:39,060 --> 00:01:40,530 took me into the city, 5 00:01:40,950 --> 00:01:42,400 you never thought 6 00:01:42,430 --> 00:01:44,159 I'd make it back alive, did you? 7 00:01:51,509 --> 00:01:52,228 Mr. Gu, 8 00:01:53,228 --> 00:01:54,789 where is this coming from? 9 00:01:57,640 --> 00:01:59,500 What qualifications do I have 10 00:01:59,680 --> 00:02:01,810 to be the Pacification Commissioner? 11 00:02:03,310 --> 00:02:04,969 I offered Her Majesty the Empress Dowager 12 00:02:04,969 --> 00:02:06,430 some Orchid Snow tea, 13 00:02:07,400 --> 00:02:09,258 which offended the Sixth Prince. 14 00:02:10,150 --> 00:02:11,030 And yet he still wanted me 15 00:02:11,030 --> 00:02:13,159 to be the Pacification Commissioner? 16 00:02:13,520 --> 00:02:15,430 What sense does that make? 17 00:02:17,800 --> 00:02:18,590 Well... 18 00:02:19,590 --> 00:02:20,240 Mr. Gu, 19 00:02:20,800 --> 00:02:22,680 you've got that wrong. 20 00:02:23,590 --> 00:02:24,629 From what you're saying, 21 00:02:24,629 --> 00:02:25,960 since you already knew, 22 00:02:26,079 --> 00:02:27,400 why did you still go? 23 00:02:28,560 --> 00:02:29,120 Yes, 24 00:02:29,759 --> 00:02:30,560 I knew. 25 00:02:31,930 --> 00:02:34,090 Even knowing the risks, I had to go! 26 00:02:36,139 --> 00:02:37,120 I wanted to 27 00:02:37,150 --> 00:02:38,810 save whoever I could! 28 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:53,250 I'm sorry, my Lords. 29 00:02:55,750 --> 00:02:57,949 Now that everything is settled here... 30 00:02:58,360 --> 00:03:00,419 I'll go back to my village to grow tea. 31 00:03:01,030 --> 00:03:02,139 From now on, 32 00:03:02,909 --> 00:03:03,919 I will never again 33 00:03:04,240 --> 00:03:05,900 try to outshine you, my Lords. 34 00:03:08,240 --> 00:03:10,520 This commoner didn't know any better 35 00:03:11,520 --> 00:03:12,800 and caused much offense. 36 00:03:12,800 --> 00:03:13,860 I'll drink this one 37 00:03:13,870 --> 00:03:14,729 as punishment. 38 00:03:27,430 --> 00:03:28,500 Mr. Gu, Mr. Gu, 39 00:03:28,560 --> 00:03:30,189 you've misunderstood! You've misunderstood me! 40 00:03:30,189 --> 00:03:32,110 This is absolutely not the case! 41 00:03:32,150 --> 00:03:32,750 My Lord, 42 00:03:33,120 --> 00:03:35,319 you're an official, and I'm a commoner! 43 00:03:35,590 --> 00:03:37,400 How could there be any misunderstanding? 44 00:03:37,400 --> 00:03:38,590 -Come down first. -Mr. Gu! 45 00:03:38,590 --> 00:03:39,610 Don't act rashly! 46 00:03:39,870 --> 00:03:41,210 His Highness didn't mean it that way! 47 00:03:41,210 --> 00:03:42,909 And you're not just a commoner! 48 00:03:42,909 --> 00:03:46,280 You're the Pacification Commissioner appointed by the imperial court! 49 00:03:46,280 --> 00:03:48,079 You still hold the appointment! 50 00:03:48,310 --> 00:03:50,310 If you leave now, it will be seen as defying the court— 51 00:03:50,310 --> 00:03:51,280 as inviting disaster! 52 00:03:51,280 --> 00:03:52,409 Inviting disaster? 53 00:03:52,539 --> 00:03:53,870 Come and arrest me then! 54 00:03:54,370 --> 00:03:54,750 Hyah! 55 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:55,240 You... 56 00:03:58,710 --> 00:03:59,280 Well... 57 00:04:03,870 --> 00:04:04,800 Let him go. 58 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:07,120 We'll just risk a few harsh words— 59 00:04:07,120 --> 00:04:08,430 just say we couldn't keep him here. 60 00:04:08,430 --> 00:04:11,150 A man like him is too stubborn and too lucky. 61 00:04:11,610 --> 00:04:12,930 Once he learns 62 00:04:12,960 --> 00:04:13,560 our ways, 63 00:04:13,870 --> 00:04:15,530 we won't be able to rein him in. 64 00:04:17,360 --> 00:04:19,420 But what if the court asks about this? 65 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:23,199 Tomorrow we attack Hefei. 66 00:04:23,560 --> 00:04:25,600 With such a great military achievement, 67 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:26,829 even the Empress Dowager herself 68 00:04:26,829 --> 00:04:27,680 couldn't 69 00:04:27,720 --> 00:04:29,519 punish us arbitrarily for this. 70 00:04:32,629 --> 00:04:33,089 Come on. 71 00:04:33,189 --> 00:04:34,189 Back to drinking. 72 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:00,399 My friend, 73 00:05:00,600 --> 00:05:01,509 missing home? 74 00:05:03,829 --> 00:05:08,009 {\an8}[Safe] 75 00:05:59,189 --> 00:06:00,250 What's happening? 76 00:06:01,959 --> 00:06:03,139 The imperial court is going to kill us! 77 00:06:03,139 --> 00:06:05,629 Everyone, let's stick together and rush out! 78 00:06:05,629 --> 00:06:06,740 Run quickly! 79 00:06:06,759 --> 00:06:07,300 Fire! 80 00:06:35,649 --> 00:06:39,829 {\an8}[Safe] 81 00:06:51,949 --> 00:06:53,360 Congratulations, Governor Qiao. 82 00:06:53,360 --> 00:06:54,389 Without shedding a drop of blood, 83 00:06:54,389 --> 00:06:56,790 you've eliminated so many enemies at once! 84 00:06:56,920 --> 00:06:58,980 Good thing your friend isn't around. 85 00:06:59,149 --> 00:06:59,750 If he were, 86 00:07:00,040 --> 00:07:02,100 this wouldn't have gone so smoothly. 87 00:07:02,629 --> 00:07:03,759 It's heaven's will. 88 00:07:53,790 --> 00:07:54,379 Help... 89 00:07:55,829 --> 00:07:56,920 Help me... 90 00:08:45,669 --> 00:08:46,789 Mr. Gu, you're awake. 91 00:08:46,789 --> 00:08:48,269 Your qi and blood surged to your heart, 92 00:08:48,269 --> 00:08:49,200 causing damage to your internal organs. 93 00:08:49,200 --> 00:08:51,000 I've brewed some herbal medicine for you. 94 00:08:51,000 --> 00:08:51,610 Here... 95 00:08:53,149 --> 00:08:54,820 Killing those who surrender brings misfortune. 96 00:08:54,820 --> 00:08:57,549 Killing those who surrender brings misfortune! 97 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:02,789 Misfortune? 98 00:09:04,320 --> 00:09:05,110 Gu, 99 00:09:05,320 --> 00:09:06,250 I'm not like you. 100 00:09:06,629 --> 00:09:07,960 I'm not that lucky. 101 00:09:08,549 --> 00:09:09,600 My position 102 00:09:09,669 --> 00:09:12,200 was earned through battle after battle! 103 00:09:12,960 --> 00:09:14,269 Because of this war, 104 00:09:14,389 --> 00:09:16,789 my brother and elderly mother are missing. 105 00:09:17,669 --> 00:09:19,600 Now, you tell me about misfortune? 106 00:09:20,149 --> 00:09:22,509 Then misfortune it is. 107 00:09:25,360 --> 00:09:27,240 We've already started attacking Hefei. 108 00:09:27,240 --> 00:09:28,669 By nightfall at the latest, 109 00:09:28,669 --> 00:09:29,929 Hefei will fall! 110 00:09:30,080 --> 00:09:31,240 This great military merit 111 00:09:31,240 --> 00:09:33,169 will be credited to all three of us! 112 00:09:38,440 --> 00:09:38,899 Attack! 113 00:09:39,509 --> 00:09:39,970 Attack! 114 00:09:43,789 --> 00:09:45,450 This will earn us great merit! 115 00:10:07,240 --> 00:10:07,789 Gu. 116 00:10:09,870 --> 00:10:11,669 If you really walk out this gate, 117 00:10:11,960 --> 00:10:12,750 then from now on, 118 00:10:12,750 --> 00:10:15,279 I'll have no choice but to treat you as a rebel. 119 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:18,460 Your mother and brother are still out there. 120 00:10:19,960 --> 00:10:21,690 Is this really worth the price? 121 00:10:24,549 --> 00:10:25,279 Come with me. 122 00:10:43,549 --> 00:10:49,669 {\an8}[Marshal] 123 00:10:46,919 --> 00:10:49,320 Her Majesty the Empress Dowager's decree. 124 00:11:29,320 --> 00:11:30,080 Gu. 125 00:11:35,509 --> 00:11:37,309 "Whether they surrender or not, 126 00:11:37,750 --> 00:11:39,350 execute them immediately." 127 00:11:40,240 --> 00:11:41,960 It's Her Majesty's order. 128 00:11:54,029 --> 00:11:56,129 Gu, don't act on impulse. 129 00:11:56,440 --> 00:11:57,840 Let me ask you something. 130 00:11:57,840 --> 00:11:59,120 Given the current situation, 131 00:11:59,120 --> 00:12:00,519 do you think they can win? 132 00:12:01,649 --> 00:12:03,320 Whether they surrender 133 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:04,360 or die in battle, 134 00:12:04,389 --> 00:12:06,720 the imperial court will never spare them. 135 00:12:06,730 --> 00:12:07,690 You know it. 136 00:12:15,120 --> 00:12:17,269 My friend, I too am a scholar. 137 00:12:15,759 --> 00:12:22,169 {\an8}[Marshal] 138 00:12:18,600 --> 00:12:19,750 I don't want to carry out this order 139 00:12:19,750 --> 00:12:21,360 to kill those who surrender. 140 00:12:22,269 --> 00:12:23,470 But I thought it over— 141 00:12:23,549 --> 00:12:26,029 if I don't do it, someone else will. 142 00:12:27,840 --> 00:12:28,970 A court like this... 143 00:12:31,149 --> 00:12:32,809 What's the point in saving it? 144 00:12:33,440 --> 00:12:34,389 Gu, 145 00:12:35,509 --> 00:12:36,840 about killing those who surrender, 146 00:12:36,840 --> 00:12:38,299 we can't be soft-hearted. 147 00:12:38,840 --> 00:12:40,149 The men Li Cheng commands 148 00:12:40,149 --> 00:12:41,480 are all veteran rebels! 149 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:42,909 They've been fighting for 10 years! 150 00:12:42,909 --> 00:12:44,389 You expect them to suddenly obey the law 151 00:12:44,389 --> 00:12:45,509 and live as good citizens? 152 00:12:45,509 --> 00:12:46,509 Is that possible? 153 00:12:49,389 --> 00:12:51,149 In times like these, if you want to be a good person, 154 00:12:51,149 --> 00:12:51,750 fine— 155 00:12:52,320 --> 00:12:53,450 go home and grow tea. 156 00:12:53,789 --> 00:12:54,200 Here's a chance to save 157 00:12:54,200 --> 00:12:56,009 400,000 civilian households, 158 00:12:56,080 --> 00:12:58,000 but you run off just to keep 159 00:12:58,029 --> 00:12:58,909 your reputation clean. 160 00:12:58,909 --> 00:13:00,970 Isn't that too selfish? 161 00:13:23,169 --> 00:13:24,200 {\an8}[Desheng Gate] 162 00:13:25,139 --> 00:13:25,659 {\an8}[Desheng Gate] 163 00:14:07,159 --> 00:14:08,000 {\an8}[Desheng Gate] 164 00:14:14,669 --> 00:14:15,549 Your Highness! 165 00:14:23,840 --> 00:14:24,720 Li Cheng! 166 00:14:26,320 --> 00:14:27,120 Li Cheng! 167 00:14:27,509 --> 00:14:28,360 Li Cheng! 168 00:14:33,299 --> 00:14:34,090 How are you? 169 00:14:34,299 --> 00:14:35,240 Are you hurt? 170 00:14:35,269 --> 00:14:35,799 I'm fine. 171 00:14:38,350 --> 00:14:39,029 Dear, 172 00:14:39,909 --> 00:14:40,789 listen to me. 173 00:14:43,840 --> 00:14:46,629 I'm afraid we can't hold this place until nightfall. 174 00:14:46,629 --> 00:14:47,440 In a moment, 175 00:14:48,120 --> 00:14:49,450 I'll send a cavalry unit 176 00:14:49,509 --> 00:14:51,110 to escort you out of the city. 177 00:14:51,679 --> 00:14:52,710 What did you say? 178 00:14:53,720 --> 00:14:55,179 Escort you out of the city. 179 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,330 You want to send me away? 180 00:14:57,750 --> 00:14:59,149 Where am I supposed to go? 181 00:15:03,440 --> 00:15:04,360 Anywhere. 182 00:15:05,549 --> 00:15:06,480 Just stay alive. 183 00:15:08,649 --> 00:15:09,389 No. 184 00:15:11,309 --> 00:15:12,909 If we cannot share the same bed in life, 185 00:15:12,909 --> 00:15:15,039 we shall share the same grave in death. 186 00:15:15,360 --> 00:15:16,889 That's what you promised. 187 00:15:17,549 --> 00:15:18,909 Do you want me to go to a place 188 00:15:18,909 --> 00:15:20,299 where I know no one 189 00:15:20,509 --> 00:15:22,529 and beg for food until I die? 190 00:15:22,730 --> 00:15:23,919 I won't leave. 191 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,460 The south gate has fallen! 192 00:15:28,049 --> 00:15:29,899 {\an8}[Desheng Gate] 193 00:15:33,870 --> 00:15:34,509 No. 194 00:15:34,960 --> 00:15:35,860 No! 195 00:15:49,080 --> 00:15:49,750 No... 196 00:16:14,210 --> 00:16:15,539 {\an8}[Peace and Abundance] 197 00:16:22,509 --> 00:16:24,909 By order of Pacification Commissioner Gu, 198 00:16:24,960 --> 00:16:26,169 all the uninjured 199 00:16:26,240 --> 00:16:27,389 shall form ranks, 200 00:16:27,509 --> 00:16:29,870 build detention quarters, and remain imprisoned here, 201 00:16:29,870 --> 00:16:31,320 awaiting the imperial decree! 202 00:16:31,320 --> 00:16:33,080 Commanding General Li Cheng and his family 203 00:16:33,080 --> 00:16:34,639 will be placed elsewhere! 204 00:16:48,789 --> 00:16:49,720 These two are 205 00:16:49,750 --> 00:16:51,440 rebel leaders and will be sent to the capital in chains! 206 00:16:51,440 --> 00:16:52,870 Keep a close eye on them! 207 00:16:53,000 --> 00:16:54,200 -Yes, sir! -Yes, sir! 208 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,410 He's dying! 209 00:17:41,410 --> 00:17:42,400 Are you going to send 210 00:17:42,400 --> 00:17:43,859 his corpse to the capital? 211 00:17:46,720 --> 00:17:47,920 The man is dying! 212 00:17:49,160 --> 00:17:50,289 Someone, help! 213 00:17:59,150 --> 00:18:00,710 Anyone, help! 214 00:18:04,549 --> 00:18:05,549 Help! 215 00:18:24,339 --> 00:18:25,029 This is the best trauma powder 216 00:18:25,029 --> 00:18:26,029 I could find. 217 00:18:26,910 --> 00:18:28,500 {\an8}[Trauma Powder] 218 00:18:27,190 --> 00:18:28,049 Apply it to him. 219 00:18:29,079 --> 00:18:30,740 It will keep him alive for now. 220 00:18:31,109 --> 00:18:33,279 You want to throw me in a prison cart 221 00:18:34,200 --> 00:18:35,660 and take me to the capital, 222 00:18:36,920 --> 00:18:39,640 so the Emperor can watch my head fall 223 00:18:40,240 --> 00:18:42,569 to the ground at the Meridian Gate, right? 224 00:18:45,000 --> 00:18:46,240 Otherwise, 225 00:18:47,640 --> 00:18:49,269 the Emperor will get angry, 226 00:18:50,960 --> 00:18:53,490 and you'll all lose your official positions. 227 00:18:59,960 --> 00:19:00,509 Li Cheng, 228 00:19:01,750 --> 00:19:03,680 you've greatly misunderstood me. 229 00:19:05,680 --> 00:19:07,240 Those soldiers who surrendered 230 00:19:07,240 --> 00:19:09,109 now lie buried beneath the city. 231 00:19:12,069 --> 00:19:13,789 They all believed your words 232 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:16,269 and went out. 233 00:19:19,240 --> 00:19:21,170 Four hundred and sixty-one lives. 234 00:19:22,440 --> 00:19:23,569 I remember them all. 235 00:19:25,109 --> 00:19:26,509 If there's retribution, 236 00:19:26,720 --> 00:19:27,849 I won't hide from it. 237 00:19:30,400 --> 00:19:32,150 But I must keep the promise 238 00:19:32,640 --> 00:19:33,640 I made to Mr. Bai. 239 00:19:35,069 --> 00:19:35,789 Bai Yimei— 240 00:19:36,829 --> 00:19:38,359 I must ensure her safety. 241 00:19:40,269 --> 00:19:41,309 Enough, Gu. 242 00:19:42,880 --> 00:19:44,210 You're a high official. 243 00:19:44,549 --> 00:19:45,680 I'm just a commoner. 244 00:19:46,680 --> 00:19:48,240 You don't need to worry about my life. 245 00:19:48,240 --> 00:19:49,569 I'm not going anywhere. 246 00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:51,880 What I mean is, 247 00:19:53,509 --> 00:19:54,910 I want both of you to live. 248 00:19:58,109 --> 00:20:00,109 I'm the defending general of Anhui. 249 00:20:01,160 --> 00:20:02,029 Save me? 250 00:20:03,509 --> 00:20:06,240 How many heads do you think you can afford to lose? 251 00:20:06,309 --> 00:20:07,829 Nanjing has fallen. 252 00:20:08,789 --> 00:20:09,680 On June 16th, 253 00:20:10,640 --> 00:20:12,039 the city walls collapsed 254 00:20:12,640 --> 00:20:13,970 and all nine gates fell. 255 00:20:14,789 --> 00:20:16,960 After ten days of burning, killing, and looting, 256 00:20:16,960 --> 00:20:18,200 Nanjing is now a city 257 00:20:18,680 --> 00:20:19,940 of utter devastation— 258 00:20:20,069 --> 00:20:21,529 its tragedy beyond words. 259 00:20:22,509 --> 00:20:24,369 Time to wake up from your dreams of 260 00:20:24,920 --> 00:20:26,920 being Prince and Princess Consort. 261 00:20:28,200 --> 00:20:29,109 From now on, 262 00:20:30,509 --> 00:20:32,309 you need to live for yourselves. 263 00:20:33,589 --> 00:20:35,109 Even if the King of Hell 264 00:20:35,720 --> 00:20:37,319 wants to take your lives now, 265 00:20:38,750 --> 00:20:40,349 I'll do everything possible 266 00:20:40,509 --> 00:20:41,440 to pull you back. 267 00:20:42,549 --> 00:20:44,410 Just don't give up on yourselves. 268 00:20:45,880 --> 00:20:46,480 Take care. 269 00:20:57,690 --> 00:20:57,900 {\an8}[Trauma Powder] 270 00:21:12,680 --> 00:21:14,829 Do you believe him? 271 00:21:22,069 --> 00:21:23,400 Go with him. 272 00:21:23,849 --> 00:21:24,440 What nonsense... 273 00:21:24,440 --> 00:21:26,900 Neither of us can escape if you take me along. 274 00:21:27,829 --> 00:21:28,960 Go with him. 275 00:21:30,400 --> 00:21:31,930 If I wanted to go with him... 276 00:21:32,920 --> 00:21:34,849 why did I run out in the first place? 277 00:21:37,920 --> 00:21:39,720 If we die, we die together. 278 00:21:40,670 --> 00:21:41,509 Li, 279 00:21:42,019 --> 00:21:43,349 you can't decide for me! 280 00:21:43,640 --> 00:21:44,509 No one can! 281 00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:45,920 What about our child? 282 00:21:51,160 --> 00:21:53,349 Can our child decide for you? 283 00:22:01,390 --> 00:22:03,000 You're pregnant. 284 00:22:04,759 --> 00:22:06,400 Why didn't you tell me? 285 00:22:16,059 --> 00:22:17,259 Promise me... 286 00:22:19,920 --> 00:22:21,920 you'll keep this child alive. 287 00:22:24,420 --> 00:22:25,509 Through him, 288 00:22:26,710 --> 00:22:28,029 I live on. 289 00:22:32,309 --> 00:22:33,960 No. No, no. 290 00:22:35,910 --> 00:22:36,710 I'm not going. 291 00:22:37,349 --> 00:22:38,950 We'll all survive together. 292 00:22:39,259 --> 00:22:40,319 Rest well and heal. 293 00:22:41,200 --> 00:22:42,240 We'll all be fine. 294 00:22:42,259 --> 00:22:43,640 We'll all survive. 295 00:22:43,970 --> 00:22:45,289 Just like you said— 296 00:22:46,109 --> 00:22:47,160 the God in heaven 297 00:22:47,940 --> 00:22:49,039 will help us. 298 00:22:49,160 --> 00:22:50,240 Whatever we've done, 299 00:22:50,240 --> 00:22:51,430 He will forgive us. 300 00:22:59,670 --> 00:23:01,750 Don't waste your strength. 301 00:23:04,130 --> 00:23:05,789 Lie down beside me for a while. 302 00:23:19,799 --> 00:23:21,789 Are you going to leave me alone... 303 00:23:25,259 --> 00:23:26,750 in this world? 304 00:23:33,880 --> 00:23:34,509 Li Cheng! 305 00:23:48,890 --> 00:23:50,619 I heard you've been commended. 306 00:23:50,769 --> 00:23:53,369 I haven't had a chance to congratulate you yet. 307 00:24:14,400 --> 00:24:15,259 Don't you think 308 00:24:15,269 --> 00:24:16,509 you owe me an explanation? 309 00:24:16,509 --> 00:24:17,789 What do I need to explain? 310 00:24:17,789 --> 00:24:18,750 I didn't kill 311 00:24:18,789 --> 00:24:19,460 those 400-plus surrendered soldiers. 312 00:24:19,460 --> 00:24:20,789 I knew nothing about it. 313 00:24:21,549 --> 00:24:22,789 If you don't believe me, 314 00:24:22,789 --> 00:24:23,589 go on, kill me. 315 00:24:23,829 --> 00:24:24,440 If I didn't believe you, 316 00:24:24,440 --> 00:24:26,769 do you think you would still be breathing? 317 00:24:28,960 --> 00:24:29,720 I tried to 318 00:24:30,400 --> 00:24:31,460 persuade Li Cheng. 319 00:24:32,549 --> 00:24:33,720 He's set on dying. 320 00:24:34,700 --> 00:24:35,829 I can't change his mind. 321 00:24:35,829 --> 00:24:37,640 Aren't you supposed to be the clever one? 322 00:24:37,640 --> 00:24:39,349 Don't you know how to persuade someone? 323 00:24:39,349 --> 00:24:42,079 Before becoming Pacification Commissioner... 324 00:24:42,440 --> 00:24:43,680 I thought with my ability 325 00:24:43,680 --> 00:24:44,589 and wisdom, 326 00:24:45,349 --> 00:24:46,880 I could change things. 327 00:24:47,640 --> 00:24:48,829 But after taking this position, 328 00:24:48,829 --> 00:24:49,890 I realized that... 329 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:52,900 all I can do is go with the flow. 330 00:24:54,160 --> 00:24:55,589 I can't change anything. 331 00:24:58,720 --> 00:24:59,980 The so-called history 332 00:25:01,029 --> 00:25:03,359 is merely an emperor's family genealogy. 333 00:25:04,160 --> 00:25:05,089 How ridiculous. 334 00:25:12,880 --> 00:25:14,609 So you've become enlightened. 335 00:25:15,200 --> 00:25:17,150 Are you planning to go back to growing tea 336 00:25:17,150 --> 00:25:18,400 or become a monk? 337 00:25:19,869 --> 00:25:21,200 I'm not going anywhere. 338 00:25:23,789 --> 00:25:24,720 Since I've already 339 00:25:24,720 --> 00:25:26,509 been dragged into this matter, 340 00:25:27,750 --> 00:25:29,309 I must Li Cheng and his wife's 341 00:25:29,309 --> 00:25:30,269 safety. 342 00:25:34,029 --> 00:25:35,200 I need your help. 343 00:25:43,720 --> 00:25:44,380 Go ahead. 344 00:25:45,160 --> 00:25:45,829 Recently, 345 00:25:47,109 --> 00:25:49,839 I've been reading the imperial court bulletins. 346 00:25:50,640 --> 00:25:52,099 It's like doing business. 347 00:25:52,509 --> 00:25:54,509 I need to understand the situation. 348 00:25:54,960 --> 00:25:56,559 To those officials at court, 349 00:25:56,829 --> 00:25:57,890 Li Cheng and his men 350 00:25:58,109 --> 00:25:59,509 are like merchandise, 351 00:26:00,289 --> 00:26:02,549 waiting to be sold to the highest bidder. 352 00:26:02,549 --> 00:26:03,640 They can be handed over to the Empress Dowager 353 00:26:03,640 --> 00:26:05,069 in exchange for an official position 354 00:26:05,069 --> 00:26:06,640 or recruited under one's own command 355 00:26:06,640 --> 00:26:07,900 to expand one's power. 356 00:26:08,069 --> 00:26:09,400 In these chaotic times, 357 00:26:10,160 --> 00:26:12,920 one might gain greater fame and fortune with them. 358 00:26:12,920 --> 00:26:14,920 However, this batch of merchandise 359 00:26:15,109 --> 00:26:16,569 can't be kept for too long. 360 00:26:16,640 --> 00:26:17,269 They told me 361 00:26:17,269 --> 00:26:19,910 they wouldn't kill innocent people indiscriminately. 362 00:26:19,910 --> 00:26:20,970 I don't trust them. 363 00:26:21,900 --> 00:26:23,029 That's why I stayed. 364 00:26:24,400 --> 00:26:25,500 You don't believe them? 365 00:26:25,500 --> 00:26:26,349 Of course not. 366 00:26:29,549 --> 00:26:30,960 Fame and profit— 367 00:26:31,920 --> 00:26:34,049 fame comes first, and profit follows. 368 00:26:34,950 --> 00:26:36,890 What nonsense about "scholars having a conscience"? 369 00:26:36,890 --> 00:26:37,509 That's only because 370 00:26:37,509 --> 00:26:40,200 they haven't risen high enough in officialdom yet. 371 00:26:40,200 --> 00:26:42,109 When it truly comes to trading lives 372 00:26:42,109 --> 00:26:43,789 for an official position, 373 00:26:44,720 --> 00:26:45,720 who would care about 374 00:26:45,720 --> 00:26:47,269 what they once said? 375 00:26:49,720 --> 00:26:50,920 For the people 376 00:26:51,549 --> 00:26:53,200 and the safety of Hefei, 377 00:26:54,269 --> 00:26:55,509 I need someone more powerful 378 00:26:55,509 --> 00:26:57,269 to help me. 379 00:27:00,390 --> 00:27:01,789 I've run out of leverage. 380 00:27:01,859 --> 00:27:03,519 I need someone with real clout 381 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,160 to back me up. 382 00:27:09,829 --> 00:27:11,259 Who do you suggest? 383 00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:13,539 Have you heard of Marshal Jiu? 384 00:27:13,589 --> 00:27:14,789 The foremost marshal 385 00:27:14,789 --> 00:27:16,650 under the Viceroy of Liangjiang. 386 00:27:17,440 --> 00:27:18,609 From what I know, 387 00:27:19,069 --> 00:27:20,750 his military force is formidable, 388 00:27:20,750 --> 00:27:22,079 unmatched in the world. 389 00:27:22,109 --> 00:27:23,200 He is the person with real clout 390 00:27:23,200 --> 00:27:24,309 that I have in mind. 391 00:27:26,269 --> 00:27:29,160 I'm afraid even you wouldn't be able to 392 00:27:29,670 --> 00:27:31,549 approach such a heroic figure. 393 00:27:36,720 --> 00:27:38,519 You're trying to goad me into it. 394 00:27:41,000 --> 00:27:42,390 Jiu owes me a favor. 395 00:27:43,069 --> 00:27:44,329 He should feel honored 396 00:27:44,509 --> 00:27:46,109 that I even bother to see him. 397 00:27:52,349 --> 00:27:55,509 Report! 398 00:27:56,829 --> 00:27:57,650 Marshal Jiu 399 00:27:57,680 --> 00:28:00,009 from the Jiangning camp has sent a letter. 400 00:28:15,160 --> 00:28:16,309 Double the guard at noon. 401 00:28:16,309 --> 00:28:17,200 Go to the city and order 402 00:28:17,200 --> 00:28:18,309 the best Yan cuisine banquet! 403 00:28:18,309 --> 00:28:18,839 Yes, sir! 404 00:28:30,109 --> 00:28:32,509 Jiu is utterly arrogant and disrespectful! 405 00:28:32,509 --> 00:28:33,880 He's been besieging Jiangning for three years 406 00:28:33,880 --> 00:28:35,160 without gaining an inch of land! 407 00:28:35,160 --> 00:28:36,029 Now he comes here 408 00:28:36,029 --> 00:28:37,440 to steal my credit! 409 00:28:37,549 --> 00:28:38,549 What should we do? 410 00:28:39,740 --> 00:28:41,829 I'll write a memorial to impeach him! 411 00:28:42,640 --> 00:28:45,529 I've only heard that the man carries a murderous air. 412 00:28:45,529 --> 00:28:46,549 Throughout the Yangtze region, 413 00:28:46,549 --> 00:28:48,309 the army under his command 414 00:28:48,390 --> 00:28:49,589 is the most powerful. 415 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,859 We must not offend him to his face. 416 00:28:52,440 --> 00:28:54,240 As for a memorial, 417 00:28:54,509 --> 00:28:56,309 the imperial court is counting on his service. 418 00:28:56,309 --> 00:28:57,309 If you file a report, 419 00:28:57,309 --> 00:28:59,039 will the court side with him... 420 00:28:59,640 --> 00:29:00,309 or with you? 421 00:29:00,829 --> 00:29:02,029 Then what should I do? 422 00:29:02,829 --> 00:29:04,920 Those prisoners of war are elite soldiers. 423 00:29:04,920 --> 00:29:06,119 Hefei has been taken, 424 00:29:06,240 --> 00:29:07,880 and now he just writes a note 425 00:29:07,960 --> 00:29:09,160 saying he's going to come take 426 00:29:09,160 --> 00:29:09,750 those 1,000-plus prisoners 427 00:29:09,750 --> 00:29:11,099 to incorporate into his army. 428 00:29:11,099 --> 00:29:11,880 Isn't that... 429 00:29:11,880 --> 00:29:13,539 Isn't that outright robbery? 430 00:29:15,640 --> 00:29:17,589 Send Li Cheng and his wife to the capital 431 00:29:17,589 --> 00:29:19,509 in chains to present them to the court, 432 00:29:19,509 --> 00:29:21,509 and just give those prisoners to Marshal Jiu. 433 00:29:21,509 --> 00:29:22,650 He should at least leave us 434 00:29:22,650 --> 00:29:24,269 some scraps, right? 435 00:29:25,029 --> 00:29:27,490 That's also how things work in officialdom. 436 00:29:27,789 --> 00:29:28,259 Report! 437 00:29:28,440 --> 00:29:31,000 Marshal Jiu's advance troops have arrived at the camp gate! 438 00:29:31,000 --> 00:29:32,029 Set up the ceremonial formation! 439 00:29:32,029 --> 00:29:33,029 All of you, look sharp! 440 00:29:33,029 --> 00:29:33,880 We'll wait outside the camp 441 00:29:33,880 --> 00:29:35,609 to welcome Marshal Jiu! 442 00:29:35,930 --> 00:29:36,460 Yes, sir! 443 00:29:54,789 --> 00:29:56,089 Where's our tea-selling 444 00:29:56,089 --> 00:29:57,750 Pacification Commissioner? 445 00:29:58,349 --> 00:29:59,549 This man, Gu Pingyuan, 446 00:29:59,549 --> 00:30:00,829 is neither truly a scholar 447 00:30:00,829 --> 00:30:02,029 nor truly a merchant. 448 00:30:02,509 --> 00:30:04,839 Why are you keeping such a close eye on him? 449 00:30:05,880 --> 00:30:07,079 I fear his intentions 450 00:30:07,109 --> 00:30:09,029 are no longer aligned with ours. 451 00:30:09,589 --> 00:30:10,549 If we don't keep a close eye on him, 452 00:30:10,549 --> 00:30:11,880 there might be trouble. 453 00:30:13,559 --> 00:30:14,000 San! 454 00:30:16,950 --> 00:30:18,440 Go invite Lord Gu here immediately. 455 00:30:18,440 --> 00:30:19,680 Tell him Marshal Jiu has arrived. 456 00:30:19,680 --> 00:30:21,069 As the subordinates, we're hosting a banquet, 457 00:30:21,069 --> 00:30:22,109 and he is obliged to attend. 458 00:30:22,109 --> 00:30:22,640 Yes, sir. 459 00:30:25,509 --> 00:30:26,109 He's here. 460 00:30:44,109 --> 00:30:45,710 What an impressive display! 461 00:30:46,440 --> 00:30:48,829 Jiu's carriage is quite novel. 462 00:30:49,000 --> 00:30:52,059 That's a foreign-style carriage, like a turtle shell. 463 00:31:03,309 --> 00:31:04,970 -Welcome, Marshal Jiu! -Welcome, Marshal Jiu! 464 00:31:04,970 --> 00:31:06,829 -Welcome, Marshal Jiu! -Welcome, Marshal Jiu! 465 00:31:06,829 --> 00:31:09,490 -Welcome, Marshal Jiu! -Welcome, Marshal Jiu! 466 00:31:11,059 --> 00:31:14,029 {\an8}[Marshal of Jiangning, Marshal Jiu] 467 00:31:32,680 --> 00:31:33,329 Rise. 468 00:31:40,309 --> 00:31:42,109 I dare not trouble you with this. 469 00:31:46,509 --> 00:31:47,910 You two have worked hard. 470 00:31:50,240 --> 00:31:52,170 I heard about the victory at Hefei, 471 00:31:53,269 --> 00:31:56,160 and I haven't had the chance to congratulate you yet. 472 00:31:56,160 --> 00:31:57,240 This small achievement 473 00:31:57,240 --> 00:31:58,640 can't compare to yours— 474 00:31:58,640 --> 00:32:00,400 years of bloody battles at Jiangning. 475 00:32:00,400 --> 00:32:02,359 It's hardly worth mentioning. 476 00:32:02,549 --> 00:32:03,410 Governor Qiao. 477 00:32:04,859 --> 00:32:05,589 Mr. Bao Qing. 478 00:32:10,109 --> 00:32:11,920 He's a descendant of an old friend of mine. 479 00:32:11,920 --> 00:32:13,609 I just ran into him on the road— 480 00:32:13,789 --> 00:32:15,119 he kept me company. 481 00:32:15,619 --> 00:32:16,950 You all know each other? 482 00:32:17,140 --> 00:32:18,170 Of course. 483 00:32:18,609 --> 00:32:20,519 Mr. Gu is the Pacification Commissioner personally appointed 484 00:32:20,519 --> 00:32:22,109 by Her Majesty the Empress Dowager. 485 00:32:22,109 --> 00:32:23,460 Amid the fierce battle, 486 00:32:23,549 --> 00:32:25,400 Mr. Gu has accomplished great merit. 487 00:32:25,400 --> 00:32:26,440 I was just looking for him 488 00:32:26,440 --> 00:32:28,839 but didn't expect to find him here with you. 489 00:32:29,549 --> 00:32:31,269 Isn't it hot standing out here? 490 00:32:31,269 --> 00:32:32,640 After the meal, I'll take the men with me. 491 00:32:32,640 --> 00:32:33,500 Yes, of course. 492 00:32:33,509 --> 00:32:34,710 Please, Marshal Jiu. 493 00:32:36,640 --> 00:32:37,160 Mr. Gu, 494 00:32:37,430 --> 00:32:39,190 you actually know Marshal Jiu? 495 00:32:39,309 --> 00:32:41,440 We've known each other for a long time. 496 00:32:53,440 --> 00:32:54,549 There are only about 1,000 497 00:32:54,549 --> 00:32:56,150 prisoners of war from Hefei? 498 00:32:59,200 --> 00:33:00,460 What about the others? 499 00:33:01,509 --> 00:33:02,730 Where are the others? 500 00:33:04,640 --> 00:33:05,299 All killed? 501 00:33:06,400 --> 00:33:08,059 Buried to fertilize the soil? 502 00:33:08,069 --> 00:33:08,720 No. 503 00:33:09,029 --> 00:33:10,160 After such a long siege, 504 00:33:10,160 --> 00:33:11,880 some starved to death, while others escaped. 505 00:33:11,880 --> 00:33:12,950 Those 1,000 or so 506 00:33:13,000 --> 00:33:14,640 are the ones who fought to their last breath 507 00:33:14,640 --> 00:33:15,720 protecting their commander, Li Cheng. 508 00:33:15,720 --> 00:33:17,450 They're all severely wounded. 509 00:33:17,720 --> 00:33:19,509 Marshal Jiu, I'm afraid you can't transport them now. 510 00:33:19,509 --> 00:33:20,960 It's better to leave them here. 511 00:33:20,960 --> 00:33:22,309 Once they've recovered, 512 00:33:22,309 --> 00:33:23,259 I'll tie them up 513 00:33:23,309 --> 00:33:24,720 and send them to your camp. 514 00:33:24,720 --> 00:33:25,750 Not long ago, I was in the thick of battle, 515 00:33:25,750 --> 00:33:27,210 and my forces were strong! 516 00:33:27,640 --> 00:33:28,589 But damn it, 517 00:33:28,750 --> 00:33:31,240 a plague wiped out half my troops. 518 00:33:31,680 --> 00:33:34,089 I need to replenish my forces immediately! 519 00:33:38,160 --> 00:33:39,759 Those over 1,000 prisoners— 520 00:33:41,309 --> 00:33:44,109 as long as they're breathing, I'm taking them all. 521 00:33:45,549 --> 00:33:46,279 Marshal Jiu, 522 00:33:46,309 --> 00:33:47,910 those 1,000-plus prisoners 523 00:33:48,029 --> 00:33:49,509 are indeed severely wounded. 524 00:33:49,509 --> 00:33:50,589 Let us 525 00:33:50,589 --> 00:33:51,990 reorganize them for you— 526 00:33:52,240 --> 00:33:53,410 shave their heads, 527 00:33:53,509 --> 00:33:55,349 feed them well, 528 00:33:55,509 --> 00:33:56,109 dress them warmly, 529 00:33:56,109 --> 00:33:57,309 restore their spirits, 530 00:33:57,309 --> 00:33:59,009 and then deliver them to you. 531 00:33:59,200 --> 00:34:00,599 Wouldn't that be better? 532 00:34:04,920 --> 00:34:07,180 Will you even be able to send them by then? 533 00:34:08,800 --> 00:34:10,059 You think I don't know? 534 00:34:10,190 --> 00:34:10,960 You want to incorporate 535 00:34:10,960 --> 00:34:13,019 those captives into your own troops. 536 00:34:13,510 --> 00:34:14,360 Then later, 537 00:34:14,440 --> 00:34:16,510 you'll send me a bunch of old, weak, sick, and disabled leftovers 538 00:34:16,510 --> 00:34:17,710 to fool me, is that it? 539 00:34:18,440 --> 00:34:20,670 Are you envious of my military success 540 00:34:21,280 --> 00:34:22,519 and want a share? 541 00:34:26,070 --> 00:34:26,670 Please. 542 00:34:29,070 --> 00:34:29,710 Marshal Jiu, 543 00:34:29,710 --> 00:34:31,030 I wouldn't dare, wouldn't dare. 544 00:34:31,030 --> 00:34:32,989 If you want them, just take them. 545 00:34:33,190 --> 00:34:34,119 How would we dare 546 00:34:34,510 --> 00:34:36,239 compete with you, Marshal Jiu? 547 00:34:37,150 --> 00:34:38,250 I want Li Cheng too. 548 00:34:40,030 --> 00:34:40,920 He's being held in prison. 549 00:34:40,920 --> 00:34:43,869 We're preparing to send him to the capital in chains immediately. 550 00:34:43,869 --> 00:34:45,869 But we can't give this person to you. 551 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,289 We've worked so hard for so long. 552 00:34:47,289 --> 00:34:48,400 Otherwise, we'd have no credit 553 00:34:48,400 --> 00:34:49,329 for our efforts. 554 00:34:53,809 --> 00:34:56,289 For a tiny little Hefei, 555 00:34:57,550 --> 00:34:58,880 you besieged it for so long, 556 00:34:58,880 --> 00:35:00,340 asked for so much money... 557 00:35:02,440 --> 00:35:04,099 and now you still want credit? 558 00:35:05,550 --> 00:35:06,320 Marshal Jiu. 559 00:35:07,880 --> 00:35:08,480 He's 560 00:35:08,510 --> 00:35:10,550 the only valuable piece we have left. 561 00:35:10,550 --> 00:35:12,030 You wave your hand 562 00:35:12,059 --> 00:35:13,440 and take all those prisoners—fine. 563 00:35:13,440 --> 00:35:14,400 At least leave us 564 00:35:14,440 --> 00:35:16,710 something to earn a promotion with! 565 00:35:16,760 --> 00:35:18,280 You've got a death wish? 566 00:35:20,280 --> 00:35:21,170 No, no, no. 567 00:35:21,360 --> 00:35:23,030 Why are you shouting at Marshal Jiu like this? 568 00:35:23,030 --> 00:35:23,440 You... 569 00:35:25,070 --> 00:35:26,269 You're going too far! 570 00:35:26,280 --> 00:35:26,710 Bao... 571 00:35:29,710 --> 00:35:31,309 What disgraceful behavior! 572 00:35:32,030 --> 00:35:32,510 Well... 573 00:35:33,320 --> 00:35:34,280 This is outrageous. 574 00:35:34,280 --> 00:35:35,539 What's this all about? 575 00:35:36,280 --> 00:35:37,030 I told him. 576 00:35:38,840 --> 00:35:41,239 Apart from those 1,000-plus prisoners... 577 00:35:43,590 --> 00:35:44,400 I want Li Cheng 578 00:35:45,400 --> 00:35:46,150 as well. 579 00:35:47,280 --> 00:35:48,000 That's... 580 00:35:49,250 --> 00:35:51,190 Well... T-That really won't do. 581 00:35:51,269 --> 00:35:51,960 Won't do? 582 00:35:53,820 --> 00:35:54,440 Won't do. 583 00:35:55,510 --> 00:35:56,300 Won't do? 584 00:35:57,880 --> 00:35:58,360 Well... 585 00:35:58,510 --> 00:36:00,409 You want this, you want that! 586 00:36:00,440 --> 00:36:02,590 You should at least leave us something! 587 00:36:02,590 --> 00:36:03,920 You dare to fight me over a prisoner? 588 00:36:03,920 --> 00:36:04,880 You... keep... 589 00:36:15,150 --> 00:36:16,610 You need to keep your word. 590 00:36:17,630 --> 00:36:19,030 I avenged you. 591 00:36:19,880 --> 00:36:21,030 So you're just taking them by force? 592 00:36:21,030 --> 00:36:22,590 I'm not a businessman. 593 00:36:23,510 --> 00:36:25,639 I'm here precisely to take what I want. 594 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,449 But you'll have to 595 00:36:27,710 --> 00:36:28,760 repay this favor. 596 00:37:05,030 --> 00:37:06,360 He's not dead yet, is he? 597 00:37:06,369 --> 00:37:07,099 Marshal Jiu! 598 00:37:07,840 --> 00:37:09,300 Marshal Jiu, Marshal Jiu. 599 00:37:10,230 --> 00:37:11,150 Get them out for me. 600 00:37:11,150 --> 00:37:12,409 I'll take both of them. 601 00:37:13,960 --> 00:37:14,690 Marshal Jiu, 602 00:37:15,150 --> 00:37:16,329 these two are supposed to be 603 00:37:16,329 --> 00:37:17,760 sent to the capital in shackles. 604 00:37:17,760 --> 00:37:18,960 If you take them both, 605 00:37:19,000 --> 00:37:20,800 how can we explain it to the Empress Dowager 606 00:37:20,800 --> 00:37:21,920 and the Emperor? Please... 607 00:37:21,920 --> 00:37:23,119 at least leave us one. 608 00:37:23,150 --> 00:37:24,440 Yes, yes. 609 00:37:26,550 --> 00:37:28,710 Even crickets are kept in pairs. 610 00:37:30,070 --> 00:37:31,469 One alone won't survive. 611 00:37:32,280 --> 00:37:33,110 Take them both. 612 00:37:33,110 --> 00:37:33,710 Let's go! 613 00:38:01,130 --> 00:38:03,360 Gu, you invited Marshal Jiu here? 614 00:38:05,829 --> 00:38:06,889 Ms. Su invited him. 615 00:38:08,090 --> 00:38:09,320 Jiu is notorious for 616 00:38:09,340 --> 00:38:11,869 being merciless and leaving nothing behind. 617 00:38:11,909 --> 00:38:13,800 I originally thought I'd face him 618 00:38:13,840 --> 00:38:15,309 on the battlefield— 619 00:38:15,590 --> 00:38:16,920 never thought I'd end up 620 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:18,179 at his mercy like this. 621 00:38:18,960 --> 00:38:20,630 He's the Qing court's general. 622 00:38:20,630 --> 00:38:22,280 How could he possibly save us? 623 00:38:22,280 --> 00:38:23,539 Don't be fooled by him. 624 00:38:24,920 --> 00:38:26,719 The price must've been high, hm? 625 00:38:29,030 --> 00:38:30,489 Indeed, the price is high. 626 00:38:31,190 --> 00:38:33,230 But Gu, the money you spent 627 00:38:33,340 --> 00:38:34,400 might only be enough to save 628 00:38:34,400 --> 00:38:36,230 my wife and me. 629 00:38:38,030 --> 00:38:39,440 If you want all my men 630 00:38:39,460 --> 00:38:40,590 to live as well, 631 00:38:41,030 --> 00:38:43,030 how should you negotiate this deal? 632 00:38:50,920 --> 00:38:52,250 Please show some mercy. 633 00:38:53,179 --> 00:38:54,769 Give my men a chance to live. 634 00:38:56,230 --> 00:38:57,110 Mercy? 635 00:39:21,550 --> 00:39:23,010 Marshal Jiu means that... 636 00:39:24,550 --> 00:39:26,079 your men can be released... 637 00:39:27,280 --> 00:39:28,389 but you two 638 00:39:28,960 --> 00:39:30,159 must join his troops. 639 00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:33,000 And he wants you to serve under him 640 00:39:33,000 --> 00:39:34,150 as a military adviser. 641 00:39:34,150 --> 00:39:35,280 That way, he can justify himself 642 00:39:35,280 --> 00:39:36,320 to his subordinates 643 00:39:36,320 --> 00:39:37,780 and to the imperial court. 644 00:39:37,880 --> 00:39:39,389 After the war is over, 645 00:39:39,550 --> 00:39:40,949 he'll send you back home. 646 00:39:41,190 --> 00:39:43,329 Gu, you've risked your life 647 00:39:43,400 --> 00:39:44,800 and braved danger for us. 648 00:39:45,989 --> 00:39:48,119 I won't make things difficult for you. 649 00:39:48,590 --> 00:39:49,789 Bring me the clothes. 650 00:39:50,440 --> 00:39:51,570 I accept your offer. 651 00:39:55,840 --> 00:39:56,320 Stop! 652 00:40:04,960 --> 00:40:06,230 I, Zha Lanchai, Vice Commander 653 00:40:06,230 --> 00:40:07,590 of the Tiger Battalion under Marshal Jiu's command, 654 00:40:07,590 --> 00:40:10,119 am here to attend to you while you change, Sir! 655 00:40:27,269 --> 00:40:28,960 This bandit chief Li 656 00:40:29,320 --> 00:40:30,920 is truly skilled in battle. 657 00:40:32,030 --> 00:40:33,489 I really don't understand 658 00:40:33,889 --> 00:40:35,880 how an illiterate child, 659 00:40:35,900 --> 00:40:37,590 a filthy mine laborer, 660 00:40:38,360 --> 00:40:39,960 could have risen so far. 661 00:40:42,510 --> 00:40:43,320 What a pity. 662 00:40:45,150 --> 00:40:47,210 We couldn't meet on the battlefield. 663 00:40:50,079 --> 00:40:51,940 The Qing Empire's fate is sealed. 664 00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:55,150 Foolish rulers and incompetent ministers maintain the status quo, 665 00:40:55,150 --> 00:40:57,559 flattering those above and oppressing those below, 666 00:40:57,559 --> 00:40:59,489 yet remain blind to their own doom. 667 00:41:01,070 --> 00:41:03,469 The military campaign in Jiangnan is over. 668 00:41:03,670 --> 00:41:05,070 Spring has arrived, 669 00:41:05,320 --> 00:41:07,710 and the Central Plains are ripe for conquest. 670 00:41:07,710 --> 00:41:08,440 Marshal Jiu. 671 00:41:09,840 --> 00:41:13,000 Are you interested in claiming the Central Plains? 672 00:41:25,139 --> 00:41:28,110 {\an8}[Delusion] 673 00:41:31,469 --> 00:41:32,059 {\an8}[Delusion] 674 00:41:34,280 --> 00:41:35,800 This is a fine blade Marshal Jiu had forged 675 00:41:35,800 --> 00:41:37,000 by master craftsmen. 676 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:38,400 Only officers who achieve great merit 677 00:41:38,400 --> 00:41:39,190 are rewarded with one. 678 00:41:39,190 --> 00:41:40,920 General, now that you've turned to the righteous side, 679 00:41:40,920 --> 00:41:42,780 your future is certainly bright! 680 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,130 All of you, sit down! 681 00:42:47,090 --> 00:42:48,059 I know. 682 00:42:49,070 --> 00:42:50,369 Wearing these robes 683 00:42:51,840 --> 00:42:53,769 betrays our men who died in battle. 684 00:42:54,800 --> 00:42:56,260 But if I don't wear them... 685 00:42:57,849 --> 00:43:00,579 I betray the friend who risked his life to save me.