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After unifying the North China Caocao ordered

To build "The Bronze Bird Tower" on the back of the River Zhang

To commemorate his great achievements of the north expedition

Drilled his army in Xuchang and garrison army cultivate the land

In an effort to build up strength prepare for his south expedition

His plan was first to take jingzhou then take East Wu

Liu Bei turned to Liu Biao in Jing Zhou after his defeat at Runan

When Cao Cao was going on the north expedition Xuchang was undefended

Liu Bei for several times proposed an attack on Xuchang

But his proposals were never accepted by Liu Biao

In the spring of the 12th year of Jian an period 207AD

Liu Biao's surrendered generals Zhang Wu

And Chen Sun rebelled at Jiangxia

Liu bei led Guarn Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun on a punitive expedition

Crushed the rebellion of Chen Sun and Zhang Wu

Lord

Zhao Yun is really a warrior

It's really a good horse

Lord Liu Bei

You've done a marvelous job The rebellion at Jiangxia has been

crushed and people can live in peace I should say that all the credit

should go to you I've prepare a banquet in your honor

As one of your subordinate I always take it as my duty to serve you

My brother

After you

After you brother Liu Biao

It's a good horse A really good horse

This was Zhang Wu's horse

A good horse indeed

I'd like to offer this horse to you as I see you love it so much

Oh my brother that's good

Yi Ji

My brother, please

Please

With your great talent, I should think peace will prevail in JingZhou

Though the rebellion of Jiangxia has been rushed

The 9 prefectures and 42 counties in Jiang Zhou area aren't free from

Outside disturbances such as from Nanyue

The strong forces of Zhanglu and SunQuan have added to my worries

You don't have to worry I've three valiant generals

Zhang Fei can patrol the southern border along Nanyue

GuanYu can defend the city of Guzi to be a deterrent force to Zhang Lu

Zhao Yun can defend along the Yangzi Ricer to watch out Sun Quan

So you've nothing to worry about

So Jiangzhou will be in safety

So I think Liu Bei has illintention

He had to come to Jiangzhou as he was defeated by CaoCao

He had nowhere for refuge

Today he's back triumphantly has to win the favor of my brotherinlaw

Has managed to apoint his three generals important posts

So the defense of Jiangzhou

Has fallen into the hands of Liu Bei and has subordinates?

Liu Bei stays here and assigned his 3 generals at the strategic places

This will cause future trouble

I've often heard from your brotherinlaw that

Liu Bei has a profound ambition

Well, you should do something to prevent my brotherinlaw

Form handing over Jingzhou to Liu Bei

Attendant

I've to go

Please do something

Yes, I know

Attendant

How is that I'm lying here

You got drunk at the banquet and was helped in

Indeed I drank more as I've been in high spirits these days

I fine you've become muddle headed

You wouldn't have entrusted the defense of Jingzhou to outsiders?

What do you mean?

I hear you've assigned the defense of Jingzhou personally

To the three generals under Liu Bei's command

His three generals are all valiant and appealing

How can you trust other people?

I hear that since his arrival in Jingzhou

Liu Bei has had constant contacts with the officials and officers

You've to keep an eye on him

Besides, he's assigned his three generals to the important places

He himself remains in the city

If anything should go wrong one day

How would you deal with all this?

Liu Bei is a kind and righteous Person. How can you suspect him?

After Liu Bei was defeated at Runan

Not one a lord

But you had the kindness to offer shelter to him

I think the best way would be to keep Liu Bei out of Jingzhou

Lord

Look at my horse It's really a good horse

Lord

This horse isn't fit for riding

Why not?

This horse has"tear tracks" under its eyes

Its name "Dilu" suggests that it will harm its rider

As it did to his former master Zhang Wu

Be sure not to ride it

Lord

"Dilu" is a good horse indeed

But it's only to be used on the battlefield

Liu Bei is a valiant warrior

As the saying goes: a treasured horse matches only a gallant warrior

So it'll be proper to offer back the horse to its master

My brother

What have you come here for?

As I've been sitting all day

I've come here to practice riding horse

Since you've found days dragging on

You might lead your troops to be stationed at Xinye county of Xiangyang

It's prosperous place

And you've ample provisions to support the troops

Besides, you're not going to waste your military talent

At a result of your long stay here

Good idea

I'm grateful for that treasured horse you gave me the other day

But a real warrior should have precious horse

I can't take away your favor So I give it back to you now

In that cause I can't but take the horse back

Many thanks to you

Excuse me, lord

May I know your name?

My name is Yi Ji a secretary fron Jingzhou

Is there anything you like to tell me?

This horse is not fit you to ride on

Why not?

You give it to Liu Biao?

Well he's returned it to me

Kuai Yue told Liu Biao that

this horse named "Dilu" will bring misfortune to its master

That's why it was returned to you How can you ride it again?

Thank you for your kindness

But everyone has his destiny How can a horse change it?

Well said

You're known as a kindhearted and righteous master

If you don't mind, I'd like to pay a visit to you at Xinye some day

You're flattering me, I'm afraid

You're welcome at my home at any time

Goodbye

Lady Gan dreamed that she had swallowed the stars of the Big dipper

This is a good omen

The baby to be born would be a man of great expectation

Is it true?

Certainly

You'll fortunate enough to get a son soon,my congratulations

Go and find out if the baby is a boy or a girl

It's a boy,my congratulations

Well, things turn out as expected my congratulations

Congratulations

Give a name for the child

Think of a name to express the good omen

That's right a good name

Well since my lady dreamed of swallowing the Big Dipper

We may give him the name E Dou

Congratulations

Our brother has got a son and he'll be the one to revive the Han's reign

Go and have a look at my nephew

My lord, Congratulations

It's kind of you to come to me in person

I'd like to excuse myself for not coming to meet you earlier

Liu Biao sent me to invite you to Jingzhou for a talk

Well, that's good

I see you are somewhat drunk You'd better stop drinking

I've no one to talk to about my worries

What a pity

Don't worry, You might just as well as tell me about your worries

Cao Cao is back to Xuchang with his troops from the north expedition

He can't help having the intention to take over Jingzhou

Now how much I regret for ignoring your wise advice

For an attack on Cao Cao while he was away from Xuchang

Losing that good opportunity

No need for worry

Now the empire is disrupted There's war everyday

We can't say there'll be no opportunities

Why should you be sad?

I've trying to tell yu my worries in my mind. But I've never had a chance

You don't have to worry If I'm of any help to you

I'll risk any danger to do something for you

I've got two sons' affairs on my mind

My former wife born my first son Liu Qi

He's virtuous but too weak and timid to manage the state affairs

My second wife born me the younger son, Liu Cong

A right and clever boy

If I set aside the elder and make the younger my successor

I'd be going against the set regulation

If I leave the elder as my successor What can I do with the Cai family

They all have military power

And they are sure to create trouble in future

That's why I'm wavering and can't make the decision, brother

What you've said is your family affairs

My interference would be improper

We're just like brother Hope you'll speak without reserve

It's something of extreme importance to make the successor. Be careful

Since the ancient times removing the elder and make the younger

Has been the source of disater

If you're worried about Cai's power You could reduce it a bit at a time

You can't make the younger the successor only because you like him

The days and moths are slipping by and I'm becoming older

But my career is not accomplished

I hear while you were in Xuchang

The green plums being brewed for wine You and Cao cao talked over the heroes

Cao Cao didn't accept any of the renowned warriors you proposed

He acknowledged only himself and you

With all his power and influence Cao cao didn't place himself above you

Why are you worrying about career?

Neither I have a man of great talent nor a piece of land

To tell you the truth

If I had a real solid base these nobody is not worth mentioning

Well,my brother

I'll send some men to surround Liu Bei's house at midnight and kill him

Then I'll tell the lord

Be sure not to leak it out

That you can be rest assured

Master

Why are you in such a panic?

So, you're still kept in the dark

Cai Mao has gathered troops against you

You'd return to Xingye tonight

Liu Biao so far knows nothing about it

Lady Cai is going to act first and report afterwards

You've no time to lose

How can I go without sayng goodbye to Liu Biao?

If you go to bid farewell you'll certainly be harmed by Cai Mao

Well, I am to repay your kindness in the future

Hurry!Make a search!

There's nobody inside

Liu Bei must have run away who's leaked out the news?

Run after him!

Too long, far too long I have dreamed life away

Gazing at scenery day after day

A dragon can never be kept in a pond

He should ride on the thunder to heaven and beyond

I swear to kill such an ungrateful man

I have been with Liu Bei quite some time

I never seen he make a poem

Could it be a plot by some else to drive a wedge between us?

Brotherinlaw, human heart is unpredictable

This departure of Liu Bei is like releasing a tiger into wilderness

We've to go to Xinye to arrest Liu Bei to eliminate future trouble

Don't be reckless! There's no hurry

Please seize the opportunity

It'll be too late to regret

Master

Here is a letter from Liu Biao

Big brother!My lord!

My three brothers Mr Sun

Liu Biao has sent me a letter asking me

To preside over a Full Harvest Festival in Xiang Yang on his behalf

What do you say to it?

Why can't he himself go and preside over the Festival?

Liu Biao is not in good health recently

His two sons are too young to preside over a Festival

That's why I am asked to preside on his behalf

You came home the other day from Jingzhou so disturbed and upset

I thought something must have gone wrong in Jingzhou

Now you got unexpected invitation You shouldn't go without consideration

that day, Liu Biao and I had a dunk I might offend him by slip of tongue

But Liu Bei didn't blame me

Only Lady Cai Mao tried to murder me

Thanks to Yi Ji's timely warning I could escape to Xinge before dawn

But I'm invited to go to Xiangyang No one knows how it'll turn out

It's only your own suspicion that you offended him by slip of tongue

But Liu Biao didn't blame you

We can't be easily deceived by other's words

Xiang yang is not far away from here

And if you don't go Liu Biao will become suspicious

I share Guan's opinion

Big brother

One should have precaution to guard against others

Banquets are no good gatherings are no better

It's better not to go there

What they said is right

Liu Biao would be suspicious if you don't go

If you go Cai Mao might intend to harm you

If you go, I've an idea

I'll take 300 sikduers as escirt just in case

There'll be no trouble then

That's good

Pass my words Nobody is to leak any news

He'll be put to death

Yes

I feel something is going to happen

Liu Bei is the villain of the age

He'll definitely be a source of trouble if he stays here long

We're going to kill him today

No it isn't proper

Today we've officials and officers from 9 prefectures and 42 counties

Any reckless act will go against the will of the people

I act on the secret orders from my lord

Well, in that case It's to be carried out accordingly

The east, north and south gates of the city are heavily guarded

Only the west gate is left open

Because the River Tan blocks the passage

Even with dozen of thousand troops He could not get over that

I've noticed Liu's subordinate never leaves him, It's hard to attack him

I've already placed five hundred men an ambush

You can tell Wen Pin and Wang wei

To arrange another table outside the hall for officers

In order to separate Liu Bei from his men

Good idea

Lord

Master Liu

Master Liu

Master Liu

Master Liu, excuse me for not coming to meet you earlier I beg your pardon

General Cai, excuse me for being late

No, you're just in time

General Zhao, this way please

Lord Liu Bei, this way please

Uncle,my father's not well enough to be present here today

Since the officers and officials from different prefectures are all present

I'd like to ask you to act in his capacity

please, uncle

I myself wouldn't dare to undertake it

But since it's my brother's order

I dare not refuse

Please be seated

Please

Master Liu, please, please

Please

Master Liu, please

Master Liu, please

Please

General

The banquet is ready in the side chamber

And your presence is expected

I can't drink, So you two generals can go ahead with your drinking

Lord Liu, the other officers like to drink with General Zhao

What would you say to it?

Zhao Yun, you just obey

Take a seat at the banquet

Please

Please

Well, two young lord, please

Please, help yourself, uncle

General Zhao, please

Uncle, please

General Zhao, have some more wine

Thanks

General Zhao,more drinks please

Everything is ready and we've waiting for your order

Good

The signal is the beating of the drum see to it

That Liubei is not getting away

Yes

Please go to toilet, lord

Uncle, please

Cao Mao has planned a plot to murder you

Soldiers have laid an ambush in the city

And the three gates of the city are heavily guarded

Only the west gate is left open

You should leave here immediately

Then I take my leave

Fine

Stop!

Report immediately to General Cai Mao Liu Bei has got out of the west gate

Be sure to capture Liu Bei

Hurry up, chase him

"Dilu" "Dilu" why should you harm your master?

Get into the water get Liu Bei

Look, General Cai!

Liu Bei, you'll die

"Duli" "Duli"so you're bringing me misfortune today

Heaven is helping him

Lord Liu, Why should you run away from the party

Cai Mao! Why do you will harm me since

We have no grudge against each other

I don't have the intention Don't be misled by others

Cai Mao

He is an invited guest to the Festival

Why are you chasing my lord?

He's left the banquet I don't know where he's gone

He is left the banquet I don't know where he's gone

I've been looking for him

But there's no sight of him

I'll go on looking for him

If I can't find him, I'll come back to get even with you

Excuse me, you must be Liu Bei Am I right?

You're a country sad how do you know my name?

Of course I don't know you

But my master often has visitors and they all talk about Liu Bei

They say he's a hero of the age

He mentioned you would pass here one of these days

I find you like a man they talk about

So I boldly ask you the question

Who's your master?

He's Sima Hui, His other name is De Cao, He's from Yingchuang

His Taoist name is Shuijing "Water Mirror"

Among his many friends

There's two named Pang Degong Pang Tong of Xingyang

And who are these two Pangs?

They're uncle and nephew

Pang Degong alias Shan Ming is ten years older than my master

Pang Tong, alias Shi Yuan is five yours younger

My master is very fond of Pang Tong and calls him his younger brother

Where's your master now?

In the woods there in front There he has a farmstead

Please come with me General Liu

Nice place

So beautiful is the melody We may listen to it

Master!

A high note suddenly ring out

It suggests that some noble here must be listening stealthily

This is my master.Master Shui Jing

My lord, today you're fortunate to have a narrow escape

Please come into have a cup of tea

Many thanks