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Please

Please

Please

Where have you come from?

I was passing the way by chance Guided by the lettle cowherd.

I've come to bow in your honored presence

I can't tell what pleasure it gives me

Why must you conceal the truth

You've escaped from a grave danger today

To be frank, I went to the festival in Xiangyang on behalf Liu Biao

But Cai Mao intended to harm me

So I made an excuse and feed away from the banquet

And I've come here on my way back

I know it from yor appearances

Your name has long been familiar

Why haven't you had a firm foothold and you're homeless up till present

I've suffered from many disasters

No

No

The reason is because you lack the

One man of lofty wisdom to assist you

I'm not talent. But I've Sunqian Mizhu, Jianyong on the civil side

And for warriors, I've Guan Yu Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun

They're all most loyal helpers I fully depend on them

Why are you laughing?

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun are warriors to fit to oppose 10, 000 men

The pity is you have no really able advisor

Sunqian, Jianyong,Mizhu are nothing but common scholars

Not men fitted to weave and control destiny

You're quite right

I've endeavored to find one of those men of lofty wisdom among the hills

But so far I've tried in vain

You must know what Master Confucian said

In a hamlet of ten households there must be one true man

How can you say there's no man?

I'm a simple and uninstructed I beg your help

At this moment the marvelously clever men are all here

You ought to seek them

Where are they? I'll go and look for them

If you could find either Wolong Sleeping Dragonor Fengchu

Phoenix fledgingYou could restore order in the empire

But may I ask you who are these two men

Good, very good! It's getting late today

You may as well put up for the night here

We'll talk over these things tomorrow

Please Master

The reason is

Because you back the one man of lofty wisdom to assist you

If you could find either Wolong or Fengchu

You could restore order in the empire

Zhao Yun could find no trace of Liu Bei outside the city of Xiangyang

On the east bank of the River Tan, he noticed a wet track on the west bank

He thought Liu Bei might have gone back to Xinye. He led his men back

But still there was no sign of Liu Bei in Xinye

Zhao Yun in great anxiety

Was tracing and looking for Liu Bei along the west back of River Tan

The Heaven and the earth are to be transposed

He met Liu Bei at Shuijing Farmstead They both went back to Xinye

And the fire is going to be extinguished

On their way, they came across a man who volunteered his services

The great mansion is near collapsing What's the use for a songle column's

Supporting?There is a talent living in seclusion among the valleys

To a sagacious lord he is ready to render services

The sagacious lord yearns after a talent, O!

But he doesn't know me in this valley, O!

The seeker knows not him, alack! Nor me of common man

Zhao Yun, isn't possible he's Wolong or Fengchu?

Let's go and ask him

Where are you from,Master?

I'm from hills and wilderness

May I know your name?

I'm Shan Fu from Yingshang

I've known you for a long time. And I hear you appreciate men of ability

So I thought of attracting your notice by singing that song here

Thank you for your trust My respects to you

I don't deserve such honor

May I invite you to my residence

Isn't this the "Dilu" horse

Though it's a good horse

It risks its master You mustn't ride it

I rode the horse and leaped over the River Tan

It saved me from the danger

How is it that it risks its master

This horse will surely harm some one in the end

But I can tell you how to avoid the omen

I'd be glad to hear it

If you've someone against whom you have grudge and give him this horse

You can wait till it has fulfilled the evil omens on this man

Then you can ride it in safety

I know you are not an ordinary man when I heard your song just now

And I know you are a man of ability on seeing your appearance

So I'm of high expectation of you

But I didn't expect you would advise me to take an evil course

And to harm another for my own advantage

You may as well turn to someone else

I've long heard you are a virtuous man

I put it to test you only, You can really live up to your reputation

I've finally met a wise master

But how could I be viruous while I lack your teaching

Don't be too modest

As the folk rhyme sings at Xinye

Since Liu came here, blessed day We're had good luck, long may he stay

So you see your virtue is praised by the ordinary people

I want to make you military advisor to train the army for our cause

Master

Since the fifth year of Jian'an period

I've dispatched troops of justice to wipe out the riots

To defeat Yuanshao and occupy for prefectures

Take over Wuhuan and pacify Liaodong Till now, the north is under control

Now I'm going to send an expedition

First take Jingxiang area and then to attack East Wu

And Liu Bei has long intention to take Xuchang

We should take the chance when he's still immature to get rid of him

Attention, Generals here's my orders

Yes Cao Ren

Yes Li Dian

Yes Lu Kuang

Yes Lu Xiang

I order you four to lead 30, 000 troops as vanguards

To guard Fancheng

And check out on Liu Biao

Yes

Dismiss

General Cao

Liu Bei is strengthening his position at Xinye and storing large supplies

He's the profound ambition to take Xuchang. He'd be dealt with earlier

Since our surrender, We haven't performed any worthy services

But have been kindly treated by the Prime Minister

Now we're leaving for Fanchen

We would like to lead 5000 troops to take you the head of Liu Bei

Well, I order you two to lead troops to Xinye day and night

To destroy Liu Bei first

Yes

Big brother Military advisor

Three generals

That Lu Kuang and Lu Xiang are no match for Zhao Yun and me

They couldn't last for two rounds and were both killed

Good, sit down, please

Thank you, big brother

You really have wonderful foresight

Caocao sent Lu Kuang and Lu Xiang to invade Xinye

But they are both killed only with a simple plan of yours

Caocao will not let it go at that

Xinye is small and has a few troops only. How can we resist the enemy?

You don't have to worry

Report Cao Ren and Li Dian are leading troops heading for Xinye

Lu Kuang and Lu Xiang were killed by us

Cao Ren will surely fly into a rage from shame will come to attack us

Fancheng must be left undefended

We can take this opportunity to capture Fancheng

Guan Yu. yes

Zhang Fei. Yes

You two generals will lead 1000 troops to attack Fencheng

And you'll do according to my plan

Yes

Military master

How should we resist the enemy before us?

You and I will hold out Xinye

Zhao Yun

Yes

You'll keep yourself by the lord's side and await further orders

Yes

Good

The whole army will breaking into the enemy when Li Dian is defeated

Pass my order

Change the formation

Wait

Why stopping attacking

Look

It's called "The Eight Docked Gates"

But Zhao Yun has broken into the formation

Zhao Yun

Charge

How is it, Zhao Yun?

When I broke into formation there was a cloud of smoke

Then Li Dian disappeared

The formation suddenly changed and we were hemmed in

I tried my best so as to fight my way out of the formation

But not a single soldier was alive

Then it's difficult to break this formation

"the Eight Docked Gates" formation has eight fates

They're interlinked to one another

When the troops break into the formation

they're not fighting with one single man

But with everyone there

The formation of the array keeps on changing

He can attack you

But you can't attack him

If you repeatedly fight with every each of the enemy

You'll surely be defeated however brave you're

that's the key point of this formation

Then what shall we do to this formation?

Now, though the eight "gates" are all there quite correct

The central "key post"is lacking

And the formation can be thrown into Confusion

By entry from the south east and exit due west

Zhao Yun

You can break the formation on the master's instructions

The rest of the troops will hold the ground

Yes

Let's go

Pass my orders

Good. The formation is broken

Chase

You're really a man of unusual talent

You're over flattering me

Order the troops to stop attacking the enemy. We can return to the camp

Who broke my formation of "the Eight Docked Gates"?

I'll raid their camp tonight as they won't be well prepared

Against such a thing after the Victory. We'll certainly succeed

General Cao

They must have some very able person in Liu Bei's army

Our main troops are here I'm anxious about Fancheng

If we fail tongiht We'll retreat to Fancheng

No, you can't do that Liu Bei must be well prepared

How can you be expected to fight when you're so full of doubts

That's too bad We've fallen into their trap

Retreat immediately

Go and find soe ferry boats immediately

Go and find soe ferry boats immediately

Don't ran away Cao Ren. I've been waiting for you for a long time

Open the gate immediately General Cao is back

Open the gate immediately General Cao is back

Cao Ren, I took Fancheng a long time ago

Come on, drink some wine

Thank you,military advisor

Thank you, big brother

We've won several victories Since you arrival here

I know very well without a man of great talent like you master

I can never succeed in my great cause

Master, please accept my high respects for you

Aya,my lord

You're just over flattering me

I must repay your grateful kindness to me

I don't deserve such an honor

With the assistance of the master the joint effort of all the officers

We'll certainly win in our great cause

One more cup of wine

Wish you a good fortune, lord

Prime Minister

Prime Minister, I lost Fancheng

I deserve the punishment whatever it is

You certainly suffered the defeat as you claim credit for yourself

Become arrogant and you turn a deaf ear to good advice

This time I won't punish you as you rendered good services in the past

Thank you for not blaming us Prime Minister

Liu Bei was defeated by me at Runan not long ago

But now you suffered severe defeats at Xinye

Even the formation of "the Eight Docked Gates"was broken

I think there must be some able man in Liu Bei's army

You're quite right

I hear Liu Bei has got a very able man named Shan Fu

It was he who broke my formation

Who's Shan Fu

Shan Fu is a assumed name

He's from Yingshang His real name is Xu Shu

He was fond of fencing in his youth

He was straightforward and used to defend someone against an injustice

He once killed a corrupt official to avenge his friend

He had to let known his hair and muddle his face, trying to escape

When caught and questioned by a soldier, he would not reply

They bound him on a cart and went through the streets

Beating a drum and asking if anyone recognized him

But nobody would say he knew him Because he is a righteous man

He was put into prison

And finally his friend managed to release him

Then he turned to study and wandered hither and thither

Wherever the scholars were to be found

He used to talk world affairs with Sima Hui and other famous scholars

How will you compare yourself with Xu Shu in talent?

Ten times cleverer than me

It's pity

Such an able man has gathered to Liu Bei

How can I have no worries if his wings grow

Xu Shu is there now

But it's not difficult to call him if you want him

How can you do it?

He's known for his affection for his mother

His father died when Xu Shu was young he has now only his mother

And his yonger brother Xu Kang is dead

And his mother hasn't been cared by nobody

If you send someone to bring his mother here in Xuchang

And tell her to write and summon her son

He would surely come

Well

Send someone to Yingchuan

To bring his mother here

Why have you brought me here in Xuchang

Old lady

I hear your son Xu Shu is a very talented man in the empire

But he's now at Xinye helping rebel Liu Bei against the imperial court

There he's like a jewel in mud It's really a pity

Now I've invited you here to ask you to

Write to him and call him back to Xuchang

It'll recommend him to the throne and he'll get an important position

Write, please, old lady

What sort of a man is Liu Bei?

common sort of person from Zhuojun irresponsible to style himself

Imperial uncle. He's neither trustworthy nor virtuous

He's a superior man externally but a mean man by nature

Why do you want to deceive me

I know well Liu Bei is a descendant of Prime Jing of Zhongshan

And the greatgreatgrandson of emperor Xiao Jing

He respects for virtuous talented persons and is respectful to all men

He has a reputation for benevolence

And he's a hero of the day

If my son is in his service, then he has found a worthy master

You, under the name of a Han minister are really nothing but a Han rebel

It's a lie when you say Liu Bei is a rebel

You're trying to induce me to make my son leave the light for darkness

Have you any sense of shame?

Take her out

You, rebel

Put her to death

You, rebel

No, wait

Xu's mother tries to have an early death by irritating you

If you kill her, that will affect your reputation

And enhance her reputaion

If his mother would be killed Xu Shu would work for Liu Bei

Even more faithfully to avenge his mother

So you'd better keep her here, so that Xu Shu will be in a delemma

He can't devote himself fully to help Liu Bei

And if you keep her, I'll plan to persuade Xu Shu to come and help you

Right. You may put her in a house and take good care of her

Old lady

How are you these days, old lady

You've brought something again to me

Please

Xu Shu and I are sworn brothers since our childhood

You're just like my own mother

Now Xu Shu is not here, I should serve you and treat you as a filial son

You're a kind men as well

But now serving under Cao Cao

Say no more, old lady

I've no other choice That's the fate

I'll try to find an opportunity to send you back to your hometown

Good

Old lady

I've something else to do I have to go

I've to leave now

Please

Goodbye. Please.

Old lady

Cheng Yu is a scholar and

very kind to me

Since he left a note here. I should answer it to express my thanks

Get me a brush and ink stone

Yes

Lord, someone from Xuchang

Wants to meet Master Shan Fu for something important

Let him in please

I'm an attendant in old lady

Xu's house. Here's a letter written by herself

Leave here

Why are you so sad,Master?

Lord

Please don't be too sad Tell me what's the trouble

Lord

My real name is Xu Shu from Yingshang

I changed my name in order to escape from a danger

I heard Liu Biao treated men well and went to him

When I had a talk with him I found he was of no use

So I left him very soon leaving behind a note to him

I arrived at Sima Hui's Shui Jing Farmstead late one night

He blamed me for not knowing master when I met. He told me to come to you

I'm grateful to you for your high respect to me

I've now offended Cao Cao in this way

My aged mother was induced by Cao Cao to go to Xuchang is now in prison

He threatens to do even worse

She's written to call me

And I have to go

I hoped to be able to render you faithful service

But with my dear maother in prison

I'm in deep grief

Master

The bond between mother and son is divine I don't need to be reminded

venerable mother When you have seen your

I might have again the happiness of listening to your instructions

Lord

You don't have to go in a hurry

I beg you to stay overnight here

Tomorrow in the morning I'll prepare a farewell dinner in your honor

Lord

Master Xu Shu

Well, I'm leaving now

Please

Lord

Xu Shu is indeed a genius

But he has been here long enough to know all out secrets

If you let him go over to Cao Cao, he will surely be given a high position

That would be unfavorable to us

You've have to keep him in any case and not let him go

When Cao Cao finds he's not coming he'll put his mother to death

Once his mother is dead Xu Shu will surely avenge his mother

I can't do that

It would be very cruel and shameless to cause the death of his mother

Because I retain his son It's not benevolent

If I keep him, it would bring harm to the relationship between

Him and his mother That's not righteous

I'd rather die than commit something not benevolent or righteous