1 00:00:25,420 --> 00:00:28,540 My order is from our lord. You have to stay outside the city. 2 00:00:28,800 --> 00:00:31,820 Commander Gongsun, how severe are our lord's injuries? 3 00:00:32,580 --> 00:00:33,920 I'm afraid I can't stay. 4 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:35,099 But I was summoned. 5 00:00:35,100 --> 00:00:36,200 Get out of my way. Move! 6 00:00:37,320 --> 00:00:38,320 Hey! 7 00:00:43,280 --> 00:00:44,280 Father. 8 00:00:54,480 --> 00:00:55,700 It's all my fault. 9 00:00:56,760 --> 00:00:58,480 Do you hold this against me? 10 00:00:59,080 --> 00:01:02,340 We're in a crisis right now. There's no time for petty disputes. 11 00:01:05,820 --> 00:01:10,400 You are calm in the face of crisis. 12 00:01:11,880 --> 00:01:15,260 Those troops of yours are just as steadfast. 13 00:01:30,730 --> 00:01:32,550 All of you stay here! Yes, sir! 14 00:01:42,810 --> 00:01:44,130 Your highness, wait! 15 00:01:45,190 --> 00:01:46,190 What do you want? 16 00:01:46,830 --> 00:01:48,750 These troops of yours, they must leave! 17 00:01:49,110 --> 00:01:50,110 I must see my father! 18 00:01:50,330 --> 00:01:51,330 But your highness, please! 19 00:01:56,270 --> 00:01:57,270 Brother! 20 00:01:58,590 --> 00:01:59,590 Julian? 21 00:02:00,690 --> 00:02:01,950 You've been summoned as well? 22 00:02:07,810 --> 00:02:11,690 Commander Kongsun, our Lord Duxian wants all the statesmen in the main hall. All 23 00:02:11,690 --> 00:02:12,690 the statesmen? 24 00:02:12,930 --> 00:02:14,630 But then, what about his army? 25 00:02:14,890 --> 00:02:16,410 I'll take it from here. Go on. 26 00:02:17,810 --> 00:02:18,810 Of course. 27 00:02:22,770 --> 00:02:25,310 Brother, our father's waiting for you. Please hurry. 28 00:02:25,970 --> 00:02:26,970 You're not going? 29 00:02:27,270 --> 00:02:29,930 I'm afraid. Father wants to speak with you in private. 30 00:02:32,270 --> 00:02:34,030 But I'll follow you shortly. All right. 31 00:02:39,810 --> 00:02:43,150 Chili Arch, I want all these men to go back to camp. 32 00:02:49,230 --> 00:02:50,230 Fine, then. 33 00:02:50,410 --> 00:02:51,670 If that's what you want. 34 00:02:54,910 --> 00:02:55,910 Father! 35 00:02:58,930 --> 00:02:59,930 Father! 36 00:03:06,790 --> 00:03:07,790 Father! 37 00:03:10,090 --> 00:03:12,050 Get up, get up, get up. 38 00:03:14,410 --> 00:03:16,090 And stop that crying. 39 00:03:17,110 --> 00:03:18,790 Show some pride, boy. 40 00:03:24,370 --> 00:03:25,370 Father. 41 00:03:27,210 --> 00:03:28,210 Closer. 42 00:03:28,550 --> 00:03:30,170 Come closer, my son. 43 00:03:46,480 --> 00:03:48,100 Tell me the truth, my son. 44 00:03:49,120 --> 00:03:53,440 Do you truly want to be the ruler of this kingdom? 45 00:03:54,900 --> 00:03:56,100 Well, father. 46 00:03:56,600 --> 00:03:58,920 Tell me the truth, my son. 47 00:03:59,120 --> 00:04:01,180 Do you want to be king or not? 48 00:04:04,480 --> 00:04:08,280 Well, if it is your will, then I will be king. 49 00:04:08,720 --> 00:04:12,580 If you feel otherwise, then I will step aside. 50 00:04:14,080 --> 00:04:15,080 All right. 51 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:19,500 It seems I was right about you, then. 52 00:04:20,500 --> 00:04:24,280 You do have bones of iron. 53 00:04:26,200 --> 00:04:28,180 Why do you need to rule the kingdom? 54 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:35,040 You once said that the Qin Empire may be ruined by civil strife, 55 00:04:35,140 --> 00:04:37,420 but that we can still unite it. 56 00:04:47,470 --> 00:04:48,470 Tell me the truth. 57 00:04:49,770 --> 00:04:56,570 Have I ever done something so cruel as to favor your brother 58 00:04:56,570 --> 00:04:57,570 over you? 59 00:04:59,010 --> 00:05:00,010 Well? 60 00:05:00,970 --> 00:05:02,570 Father, why would you say that? 61 00:05:03,690 --> 00:05:06,050 I lost mother when I was but a year old. 62 00:05:06,990 --> 00:05:10,990 At that time, you were still living in exile over Longxi. 63 00:05:12,270 --> 00:05:14,930 The Dutch had suffered through so much pain and misery. 64 00:05:15,580 --> 00:05:17,660 Just to raise me to become who I am today. 65 00:05:18,620 --> 00:05:22,420 She even loved me as one of her own. Even more so than her own kin. 66 00:05:24,020 --> 00:05:26,540 Father, I owe everything to that kind woman. 67 00:05:27,000 --> 00:05:31,780 Even when I was such a beast to her, she still showed me nothing but unwavering 68 00:05:31,780 --> 00:05:32,780 compassion. 69 00:05:34,260 --> 00:05:35,340 Tell me, Father. 70 00:05:35,840 --> 00:05:39,340 After all this time, why would I possibly envy my own brother? 71 00:05:41,660 --> 00:05:45,300 But my son... That's what mothers do for their child. 72 00:05:47,300 --> 00:05:52,280 Even the heavens know how well you treated me after all this time, father. 73 00:05:56,300 --> 00:06:01,220 Not once have I ever felt any envy for my own brother. 74 00:06:04,300 --> 00:06:05,300 Good. 75 00:06:05,880 --> 00:06:07,500 Very good, my son. 76 00:06:08,480 --> 00:06:12,240 That's exactly what I wanted to hear from you, my boy. 77 00:06:13,980 --> 00:06:15,300 Yes. Wander. 78 00:06:17,260 --> 00:06:24,260 Now then, tell me, among the choices 79 00:06:24,260 --> 00:06:31,100 between a farmer and a carpenter, and finally a soldier, 80 00:06:31,240 --> 00:06:38,080 who do you think would make the best ruler of the kingdom? 81 00:07:05,230 --> 00:07:06,230 Look at that. 82 00:07:07,270 --> 00:07:14,090 The senior 83 00:07:14,090 --> 00:07:15,950 statesman is wearing the official robe. 84 00:07:16,430 --> 00:07:19,790 He also came in his special ox -cart, wearing the tall hat. 85 00:07:20,090 --> 00:07:22,890 Look at me like something big's about to happen. 86 00:07:38,990 --> 00:07:40,210 Welcome, welcome, welcome, sir. 87 00:07:40,450 --> 00:07:42,930 Right this way, please. The council is waiting. 88 00:07:52,330 --> 00:07:56,030 Well, son, who do you think will make the best ruler? 89 00:08:01,190 --> 00:08:02,910 I think Julian should rule. 90 00:08:03,210 --> 00:08:04,210 Oh? 91 00:08:16,680 --> 00:08:18,440 And I mean every word of it. 92 00:08:20,180 --> 00:08:26,700 My son, I want you to wholly swear on this. 93 00:08:26,960 --> 00:08:28,320 Are we clear on that? 94 00:08:28,780 --> 00:08:30,900 Do you trust me at all, father? 95 00:08:31,560 --> 00:08:33,220 Yes, I do. 96 00:08:34,059 --> 00:08:39,260 However, in all honesty, my boy, 97 00:08:39,620 --> 00:08:45,360 this is still a concern for our country's future. 98 00:08:45,790 --> 00:08:47,970 Words won't be enough, I tell you. 99 00:08:59,050 --> 00:09:05,710 Regardless of the fact that you two are brothers, 100 00:09:06,090 --> 00:09:09,850 you must still put the country above anything else. 101 00:09:12,090 --> 00:09:14,730 I still remember. 102 00:09:15,340 --> 00:09:20,280 When your grandfather died, I was but only five years old. 103 00:09:21,500 --> 00:09:28,160 Your grandfather's brother, it was Duke Chen, who was told by your 104 00:09:28,160 --> 00:09:32,800 grandfather himself to keep the throne for me. 105 00:09:35,260 --> 00:09:38,220 And he agreed to it without hesitation. 106 00:09:39,400 --> 00:09:40,400 However... 107 00:09:42,730 --> 00:09:47,510 Before his corpse even turned cold, Duke Chen decided to make himself ruler, 108 00:09:47,650 --> 00:09:49,670 saying I was far too young to be king. 109 00:09:51,730 --> 00:09:56,230 And so that fool proceeded to exile my mother and I to Longxi. 110 00:09:57,190 --> 00:10:01,190 There we stayed banished for over 30 years. 111 00:10:02,970 --> 00:10:07,150 And under Duke Chen's reign over the kingdom, I was all but helpless and 112 00:10:07,150 --> 00:10:08,150 humiliated. 113 00:10:08,890 --> 00:10:11,210 It was only when Ying Kai... 114 00:10:11,660 --> 00:10:17,340 Gandlong and the other statesmen became disgruntled with a continued decline of 115 00:10:17,340 --> 00:10:20,120 the Qin state that they decided to stage a coup. 116 00:10:21,680 --> 00:10:26,640 That was really the only reason I could finally take my rightful place as ruler 117 00:10:26,640 --> 00:10:29,000 after 35 long years. 118 00:10:31,240 --> 00:10:35,560 So now you see why mere words will never be enough. 119 00:11:23,440 --> 00:11:25,380 Please, just wait in the State Affairs Hall. 120 00:11:27,300 --> 00:11:29,460 You've been stationed here, have you not? 121 00:11:29,940 --> 00:11:35,200 If so, then you should know better by now the reason that we have been 122 00:11:35,200 --> 00:11:36,200 here. 123 00:11:37,380 --> 00:11:38,760 I'm simply the messenger. 124 00:11:39,060 --> 00:11:42,060 I'm in no position to give advice. 125 00:11:44,340 --> 00:11:45,340 Everyone? 126 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:52,760 The heavens are protecting the Qin Empire. 127 00:11:53,460 --> 00:11:56,980 Our Lord's injuries seem to have finally been healed. 128 00:11:58,100 --> 00:12:02,960 If so, why else would he summon the council to him? 129 00:12:03,720 --> 00:12:10,620 Let us take this time, for us all, to suggest to our Lord, His Highness, that 130 00:12:10,620 --> 00:12:13,700 we should go to war with Wei as retribution! 131 00:12:14,380 --> 00:12:15,560 Wei is safe! 132 00:12:42,960 --> 00:12:43,960 My son. 133 00:12:44,460 --> 00:12:45,800 Please let me see. 134 00:12:46,040 --> 00:12:48,840 Father. That's my boy. Such bravery. 135 00:12:49,820 --> 00:12:51,800 Uncle A, get over here. 136 00:12:52,360 --> 00:12:54,640 Father, I'm all right. Really, I am. 137 00:13:22,079 --> 00:13:23,380 Go! Yes, sir! 138 00:14:35,420 --> 00:14:41,550 Remember to tell them what we agreed on things will change after tonight Ying 139 00:14:41,550 --> 00:14:43,270 Chan will ascend to the throne. 140 00:14:43,510 --> 00:14:44,510 Of course. 141 00:14:46,150 --> 00:14:49,650 We must take back He Si, even if we give up our lives in exchange. 142 00:14:50,650 --> 00:14:53,790 Truly, you have such courage that it's most admirable. 143 00:14:54,830 --> 00:14:55,830 Report! 144 00:14:59,110 --> 00:15:00,790 Commander, sir, I bring urgent news. 145 00:15:01,090 --> 00:15:04,790 What is it? We've captured Gong Sun Chua. Wei is in chaos. Now they're 146 00:15:04,790 --> 00:15:06,110 to attack the Qin in two fronts. 147 00:15:15,200 --> 00:15:17,240 General, is this just a rumor? 148 00:15:17,500 --> 00:15:19,880 Or has this report already been confirmed? 149 00:15:20,980 --> 00:15:25,440 These are just initial reports. No confirmation yet, but we had to let you 150 00:15:25,680 --> 00:15:29,880 Ah, if that's the case, then I feel it is best for us to just wait and see 151 00:15:29,880 --> 00:15:30,980 before taking action. 152 00:15:31,300 --> 00:15:32,079 Why is that? 153 00:15:32,080 --> 00:15:33,440 At this very moment. 154 00:15:34,030 --> 00:15:36,450 Do we even know who's going to take care of the war? 155 00:15:37,510 --> 00:15:39,050 Obviously Prince Chan, of course. 156 00:15:39,350 --> 00:15:42,150 And where exactly is Prince Chan right now? 157 00:15:42,550 --> 00:15:45,810 He's with our Lord, His Highness. As an important statesman for their kingdom, 158 00:15:46,010 --> 00:15:47,790 the Prince must know what's urgent. 159 00:15:54,790 --> 00:15:55,930 All right then, Scout. 160 00:15:56,130 --> 00:15:58,970 Our Lord will be here soon. Provide the report later. Yes, sir. 161 00:16:15,400 --> 00:16:16,400 Father. 162 00:16:19,920 --> 00:16:21,580 I'll go fetch mother and sister. 163 00:16:21,840 --> 00:16:23,000 Stop right there. 164 00:16:25,100 --> 00:16:26,360 Please sit down. 165 00:16:38,960 --> 00:16:39,960 Julian. 166 00:16:43,180 --> 00:16:44,740 I have something. 167 00:16:45,130 --> 00:16:46,570 important that I must say. 168 00:16:47,830 --> 00:16:49,390 Listen carefully to me. 169 00:17:21,800 --> 00:17:24,640 I'm already at the end of my road. 170 00:17:26,460 --> 00:17:30,860 I have decided to make you the ruler. 171 00:17:31,320 --> 00:17:33,760 You must ascend the throne immediately. 172 00:17:34,080 --> 00:17:36,900 But father... Listen to me first. Let me finish. 173 00:17:40,020 --> 00:17:43,040 There are things I want you to remember. 174 00:17:44,780 --> 00:17:49,940 Firstly, revenge must never drive you. 175 00:17:51,920 --> 00:17:57,960 For after I die, the entire country will be seething with unmitigated vengeance 176 00:17:57,960 --> 00:17:59,120 and bloodlust. 177 00:18:01,200 --> 00:18:03,980 Don't you ever dare let that throw you off, my son. 178 00:18:04,820 --> 00:18:06,320 As you've said before, 179 00:18:07,280 --> 00:18:11,360 Qin has been impoverished by these endless wars. 180 00:18:11,660 --> 00:18:16,040 It's in severely dire straits. If we go to war now, we'll be completely 181 00:18:16,040 --> 00:18:17,040 annihilated. 182 00:18:19,100 --> 00:18:22,540 Secondly... You must do right by your statesmen. 183 00:18:22,820 --> 00:18:25,080 You must calm every storm. 184 00:18:26,340 --> 00:18:29,100 Chin has been on a decline for four generations. 185 00:18:30,480 --> 00:18:37,080 The roots of its problems run far, far too deep to even keep track of. Oh, and 186 00:18:37,080 --> 00:18:39,020 can no longer even hope to solve them. 187 00:18:40,860 --> 00:18:43,300 Only you can do it now, my son. 188 00:18:45,720 --> 00:18:48,700 Remember not to make any mistakes. 189 00:18:49,710 --> 00:18:53,130 Most especially, not with a statesman. 190 00:18:53,690 --> 00:18:56,290 Don't you ever dare try to provoke them. 191 00:19:00,390 --> 00:19:06,890 Thirdly, and this is the most important one of all, 192 00:19:07,670 --> 00:19:11,550 you must remain on good terms with your brother. 193 00:19:12,030 --> 00:19:13,870 Don't ever turn against him. 194 00:19:15,910 --> 00:19:17,970 Father, I promise. 195 00:19:18,890 --> 00:19:20,190 To honor this request. 196 00:19:22,430 --> 00:19:24,810 Now open it. 197 00:19:36,610 --> 00:19:38,830 That's your brother's blood covenant. 198 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:48,580 Should he ever renege on this, you can proceed to make this covenant public. 199 00:19:49,080 --> 00:19:51,120 And only then should he be killed. 200 00:19:51,740 --> 00:19:56,000 Father, he and I have always shared the same values and heart. Why would Jian 201 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,060 even do such a thing? 202 00:19:57,540 --> 00:20:00,480 Julian, my son, please, you have to remember. 203 00:20:02,480 --> 00:20:06,680 You can share the same values, but not the same heart. Of course, it's even 204 00:20:06,680 --> 00:20:10,820 harder to agree on matters in state affairs. Every single royal family has 205 00:20:10,820 --> 00:20:13,160 always been viciously torn apart by infighting. 206 00:20:15,180 --> 00:20:18,300 But your brother, he's wiser than we give him credit. 207 00:20:18,920 --> 00:20:20,840 That's why you can depend on him. 208 00:20:21,160 --> 00:20:24,400 This blood covenant is just a provisional measure. 209 00:20:31,140 --> 00:20:36,240 I promise you, Father, I will always remember everything that you taught me. 210 00:20:36,500 --> 00:20:40,000 Should I go against your word, I will not be inscribed in our family temple. 211 00:20:47,050 --> 00:20:49,270 case. Get ready for the council, my son. 212 00:20:49,550 --> 00:20:52,450 But father, your health must come first. The council can wait. 213 00:20:54,350 --> 00:20:55,710 Go on, get going. 214 00:21:03,010 --> 00:21:08,270 Let me ask you, have you ever seen a warrior die in his own bed, my boy? 215 00:21:08,690 --> 00:21:09,690 Have you? 216 00:21:10,090 --> 00:21:13,050 But father... I said get going. 217 00:21:38,120 --> 00:21:38,659 My lord? 218 00:21:38,660 --> 00:21:40,080 The coming of age robe. 219 00:21:42,340 --> 00:21:43,420 Here you are. 220 00:21:46,140 --> 00:21:47,460 Place it over there. 221 00:21:47,720 --> 00:21:48,720 Of course. 222 00:22:01,220 --> 00:22:02,660 Abel! My lady. 223 00:22:10,510 --> 00:22:15,330 the coming of age robe that father's giving me? Yes, my lady. You must change 224 00:22:15,330 --> 00:22:17,390 into them and go see the highness at once. 225 00:22:17,770 --> 00:22:19,310 Of course, I'll get right on it. 226 00:22:27,190 --> 00:22:28,890 Father, look at me. 227 00:22:33,330 --> 00:22:35,870 Ying Yu, you look splendid. 228 00:22:36,910 --> 00:22:39,090 Come closer, my dear. 229 00:22:43,760 --> 00:22:49,260 I want to place the coming of age hat on you myself, all right, huh? 230 00:22:49,780 --> 00:22:51,240 Of course, please. 231 00:24:04,970 --> 00:24:06,650 You have affairs to attend to. 232 00:24:06,910 --> 00:24:07,910 Get going. 233 00:24:18,690 --> 00:24:19,830 Yes, I understand. 234 00:24:27,370 --> 00:24:28,370 Uncle Hei! 235 00:24:31,090 --> 00:24:34,570 Go tell Prince Qian. The council will start soon. Yes, sir. 236 00:24:34,910 --> 00:24:35,910 Thank you. 237 00:25:54,510 --> 00:25:55,770 Carry on your legacy. 238 00:26:15,090 --> 00:26:17,370 The council is in session! 239 00:26:17,870 --> 00:26:20,850 Every statesman must please enter the main hall! 240 00:26:30,700 --> 00:26:32,740 The statesmen have now arrived. 241 00:26:33,040 --> 00:26:34,160 Cease the bell ringing. 242 00:26:36,200 --> 00:26:38,780 Announcing the arrival of Prince Chas. 243 00:27:05,840 --> 00:27:06,980 Be seated, all of you. 244 00:27:07,560 --> 00:27:09,480 I will now read our ruler's will. 245 00:27:10,540 --> 00:27:14,340 Prepare his funeral rites for he has passed on. 246 00:27:22,460 --> 00:27:23,460 Everyone. 247 00:27:27,320 --> 00:27:29,540 Everyone. At this very moment. 248 00:27:30,040 --> 00:27:33,820 We must support Prince Chad's ascension to the throne, for it is he who will 249 00:27:33,820 --> 00:27:35,960 avenge us and all of the people of the Ten Empire! 250 00:27:36,360 --> 00:27:37,500 Prince Chad is 251 00:27:37,500 --> 00:27:44,340 wise and 252 00:27:44,340 --> 00:27:45,920 brave. He must rule the kingdom! 253 00:27:46,860 --> 00:27:50,220 Agreed! Our one true ruler of all the Ten Empire! 254 00:27:50,900 --> 00:27:51,900 Nonsense! 255 00:27:53,260 --> 00:27:58,180 Your Highness, the heavens above and the earth below can see that you are the 256 00:27:58,180 --> 00:27:59,180 true heir. 257 00:28:01,070 --> 00:28:02,070 A moment, duty? 258 00:28:02,310 --> 00:28:03,350 Yes, my lord. 259 00:28:07,750 --> 00:28:12,490 The hair 260 00:28:12,490 --> 00:28:19,490 on 261 00:28:19,490 --> 00:28:20,490 our bodies. 262 00:28:20,530 --> 00:28:22,550 We're given to us by our parents. 263 00:28:22,850 --> 00:28:26,850 You disrupted the council and inflamed public opinion. You deserve this 264 00:28:26,850 --> 00:28:27,850 punishment. 265 00:28:27,890 --> 00:28:29,410 But Prince Chen... 266 00:28:29,760 --> 00:28:31,820 I was only supporting you, my lord. 267 00:28:32,220 --> 00:28:36,080 Our lord has written his will, but you voice out differently. Are you 268 00:28:36,080 --> 00:28:37,080 undermining his will? 269 00:28:37,600 --> 00:28:38,600 No. 270 00:28:40,020 --> 00:28:41,800 No. No. 271 00:28:42,580 --> 00:28:45,540 There is no need for such petty violence. 272 00:28:46,020 --> 00:28:48,460 It may even be counterproductive. 273 00:28:51,000 --> 00:28:55,520 Since you're just a disciple of a senior statesman, I will spare your life. 274 00:28:59,760 --> 00:29:05,400 Still, you should not have spoken out before the will was read. 275 00:29:07,420 --> 00:29:08,820 Sir, you're right, you fool! 276 00:29:09,040 --> 00:29:11,840 You're only a junior statesman! It wasn't even your turn to speak! 277 00:29:12,040 --> 00:29:16,160 What is wrong with you? You're just a junior statesman! What do you think 278 00:29:16,160 --> 00:29:20,340 doing? I only ask now that you all be quiet. 279 00:29:20,920 --> 00:29:24,800 It is time for us to hear his Lord's will. No need to bother. 280 00:29:25,520 --> 00:29:28,980 Does anyone else here want me to be the ruler? Speak up right now! 281 00:29:29,770 --> 00:29:32,930 But, Your Highness, there's another urgent matter here. 282 00:29:33,730 --> 00:29:34,970 Be seated, then. 283 00:29:35,530 --> 00:29:37,130 Bring out our Lord's will. 284 00:29:58,510 --> 00:30:02,170 I was struck by a poisoned arrow during the Great Battle of Shaoliang. 285 00:30:02,550 --> 00:30:04,350 I'm not long for this world. 286 00:30:04,850 --> 00:30:08,590 And so, I hereby appoint Ying Chulian to be my successor. 287 00:30:09,410 --> 00:30:16,130 As such, he must rule all of Qin, while the statesmen must do all they can to 288 00:30:16,130 --> 00:30:17,130 support him. 289 00:30:17,390 --> 00:30:20,390 Whosoever disagrees with my will shall be executed. 290 00:30:21,310 --> 00:30:25,150 Ying Shishi, on the winter of the 23rd year. 291 00:30:28,040 --> 00:30:29,460 Well, did everyone hear that? 292 00:30:32,060 --> 00:30:35,580 So, Doogee, do you still want me to be the next one to rule? 293 00:30:35,900 --> 00:30:37,900 No. My apologies. 294 00:30:40,180 --> 00:30:45,060 You. We will abide by the law. And you. We will abide by the law. 295 00:30:45,920 --> 00:30:52,000 Does anyone else here still feel otherwise? 296 00:30:52,500 --> 00:30:56,040 We will abide by his majesty's will. 297 00:30:58,640 --> 00:31:02,160 Well, Ganlong, time for our next ruler to ascend the throne. 298 00:31:04,200 --> 00:31:06,440 We support our new ruler. 299 00:31:07,580 --> 00:31:10,200 We support our new ruler! 300 00:31:10,840 --> 00:31:12,360 Ring all the palace bells! 301 00:31:12,720 --> 00:31:14,840 We now have a new ruler! 302 00:31:44,560 --> 00:31:45,560 Long live our new ruler! 303 00:31:45,660 --> 00:31:48,040 We swear our loyalty to you! 304 00:31:58,260 --> 00:32:04,440 Long live our new ruler! 305 00:32:04,820 --> 00:32:06,080 Long may he reign! 306 00:32:06,440 --> 00:32:08,000 Long may he reign! 307 00:32:08,380 --> 00:32:09,580 Long may he reign! 308 00:32:13,420 --> 00:32:16,600 Prince Chan has done so much for us all. Let us pay our respects. 309 00:32:17,460 --> 00:32:21,280 Prince Chan has done so much for us all. Let us pay our respects. 310 00:32:22,140 --> 00:32:26,340 My orders are clear. I support the new ruler as mandated by heaven. 311 00:32:27,420 --> 00:32:29,880 Your will, my lord. It shall be done. 312 00:32:30,920 --> 00:32:34,480 Very well then, Prince Tian. As your ruler, my life is in your hands now. 313 00:32:36,320 --> 00:32:38,440 Of course, your royal highness. 314 00:32:43,210 --> 00:32:48,030 From this day on, as mandated by heaven, I'll defend you. 315 00:32:48,690 --> 00:32:50,970 Up to my very last breath, my lord. 316 00:32:52,510 --> 00:32:55,510 May our new lord announce our country's strategy. 317 00:32:55,710 --> 00:32:59,450 Cease the music! Our new lord will now announce the country's strategy. 318 00:33:00,630 --> 00:33:05,750 Everyone, with my father's death, I must now ascend the throne in his place, 319 00:33:05,870 --> 00:33:07,350 just as he would have wanted. 320 00:33:08,310 --> 00:33:11,850 Since we are in the midst of a crisis, I present to you my strategy. 321 00:33:13,820 --> 00:33:17,040 Firstly, every statesman will retain their position. 322 00:33:17,240 --> 00:33:20,540 Of course, Gan Long will take charge of our overall affairs. 323 00:33:21,300 --> 00:33:25,880 Secondly, with Prince Qian having served us all this time, we'll henceforth be 324 00:33:25,880 --> 00:33:27,400 promoted the rank of senior general. 325 00:33:29,200 --> 00:33:33,700 Thirdly, the state funeral for our departed leader will be handled by both 326 00:33:33,700 --> 00:33:36,940 senior statesman Gan Long and Commander Gong Sun Gu. 327 00:33:37,160 --> 00:33:38,820 Your will is our command. 328 00:33:51,790 --> 00:33:52,930 belongs to Duke Mu. 329 00:33:53,290 --> 00:33:57,610 If anyone causes trouble during this time, you have my permission to execute 330 00:33:57,610 --> 00:33:58,610 those who are guilty. 331 00:33:59,770 --> 00:34:03,450 I swear to you, Your Majesty, this honor upon my death. 332 00:34:05,250 --> 00:34:07,990 All the lower tasks will be carried out as usual. 333 00:34:08,389 --> 00:34:09,389 That is all. 334 00:34:09,530 --> 00:34:10,530 Wait, my lord. 335 00:34:12,409 --> 00:34:15,110 You've only talked about the funeral. What of the way? 336 00:34:15,330 --> 00:34:17,409 This will demoralize the entire kingdom. 337 00:34:18,570 --> 00:34:21,409 If we don't avenge our lord, how can we be in peace? 338 00:34:21,810 --> 00:34:22,810 That's right! 339 00:34:22,909 --> 00:34:24,030 That should be our priority! 340 00:34:24,650 --> 00:34:25,650 We must have our revenge! 341 00:34:25,730 --> 00:34:28,090 We will not take this lion down! 342 00:34:28,830 --> 00:34:30,889 Revenge! Kill that cannibal! 343 00:34:32,010 --> 00:34:33,010 Silence! 344 00:34:37,850 --> 00:34:39,989 Save your strength until the next spring! 345 00:34:54,699 --> 00:35:00,180 So in the winter of 362 BC, Ying Chulian ascended the throne to take over as 346 00:35:00,180 --> 00:35:03,480 ruler at a time when severe crisis plagued the land. 347 00:35:03,800 --> 00:35:08,000 For the people of the Qin state, he is revered as Duke Zhao. 348 00:35:08,560 --> 00:35:14,660 It was as if this very young ruler had gotten on a tiny boat on the verge of 349 00:35:14,660 --> 00:35:15,660 sinking. 350 00:35:15,860 --> 00:35:21,660 Still, he must set off on this unpredictable journey in the turbulent 351 00:35:21,660 --> 00:35:23,360 the warring states period. 352 00:35:24,300 --> 00:35:26,460 The year -end council is starting! 353 00:35:27,200 --> 00:35:29,000 Statesmen, please enter the hall! 354 00:35:46,940 --> 00:35:48,600 Greetings to you, Your Majesty! 355 00:35:56,140 --> 00:35:57,160 Well then, be seated. 356 00:35:59,100 --> 00:36:00,980 As you wish, Your Majesty! 357 00:36:04,960 --> 00:36:05,660 So 358 00:36:05,660 --> 00:36:14,700 then, 359 00:36:14,700 --> 00:36:15,700 gentlemen. 360 00:36:16,280 --> 00:36:19,620 This council was assembled for one purpose only. 361 00:36:21,500 --> 00:36:25,820 During the Battle of Shalyak, We failed to destroy the Chin. 362 00:36:26,760 --> 00:36:29,620 Gongsun Kuo was even captured during that time. 363 00:36:30,680 --> 00:36:37,640 Why, our formidable army of 260 ,000 strong troops lost to 364 00:36:37,640 --> 00:36:40,260 a pitiful mass of 20 ,000 Chi Mongrels! 365 00:36:42,440 --> 00:36:45,160 This is the biggest disgrace to all of Wei. 366 00:36:45,920 --> 00:36:48,800 Even our forefathers are rolling over in their graves. 367 00:36:52,100 --> 00:36:53,320 So it's decided. 368 00:36:54,830 --> 00:36:57,810 I must hereby issue punishments according to the law. 369 00:36:59,710 --> 00:37:01,590 Court historian, read me the decree. 370 00:37:05,910 --> 00:37:10,970 The king of Wei has decreed, as such, Gongsun Zuo's failure in his mission for 371 00:37:10,970 --> 00:37:15,410 the state, as well as for his highness, has brought shame and dishonor. 372 00:37:15,670 --> 00:37:19,770 Hence, his family and relatives are to be captured and executed. 373 00:37:20,870 --> 00:37:22,430 As you wish, my king. 374 00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:26,300 When a battle is lost, the generals are accountable. 375 00:37:26,900 --> 00:37:29,840 Longku and his 23 generals are to be arrested. 376 00:37:30,280 --> 00:37:34,700 Hence, after proper interrogation, they'll be punished as seems fit. 377 00:37:37,720 --> 00:37:41,880 As His Majesty's decree, I ask the generals to surrender. 378 00:37:56,560 --> 00:38:00,780 I must also point out that Prince Ahn failed in his mission to capture the 379 00:38:00,780 --> 00:38:03,040 enemy. He must be interrogated as well. 380 00:38:07,200 --> 00:38:09,960 My lord, I beg you to show mercy. 381 00:38:10,240 --> 00:38:14,180 Please, my lord. If you want mercy from me, you shouldn't have failed then. It's 382 00:38:14,180 --> 00:38:15,180 as simple as that. 383 00:38:15,300 --> 00:38:17,540 But, but... General Fang Jian has arrived! 384 00:38:27,600 --> 00:38:28,760 Greetings, your majesty. 385 00:38:30,060 --> 00:38:33,460 General, aren't you supposed to be strategizing for the destruction of 386 00:38:33,460 --> 00:38:36,660 Chongshan? Why are you already back here in Anyang? The situation has changed in 387 00:38:36,660 --> 00:38:39,440 Qin. I rushed back to inform you and for you to decide on a new plan. 388 00:38:39,960 --> 00:38:40,960 Oh. 389 00:38:41,500 --> 00:38:45,580 Well then tell me, my general. Have the Qin decided to attack us once again? 390 00:38:47,380 --> 00:38:48,380 No. 391 00:38:51,240 --> 00:38:55,800 Firstly, the Qin ruler has died. All thanks to a poisoned arrow. 392 00:38:56,280 --> 00:38:57,320 Fired by our troops. 393 00:38:58,000 --> 00:39:02,660 Your Majesty, it was my troops who fired the arrow that killed the Qin ruler. 394 00:39:03,380 --> 00:39:05,040 What proof do you have of this? 395 00:39:05,300 --> 00:39:09,520 My lord, my troops are the only ones in the entire army who used poisoned 396 00:39:09,520 --> 00:39:11,520 arrows. You can go ask them yourself. 397 00:39:13,940 --> 00:39:16,300 Fine. You won't be arrested for now. 398 00:39:16,580 --> 00:39:20,420 If what you claim is true, then we will decide instead on how we can reward you 399 00:39:20,420 --> 00:39:21,178 and your troops. 400 00:39:21,180 --> 00:39:22,280 A wise decision, Your Majesty. 401 00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:25,080 Continue with your report, General. 402 00:39:25,300 --> 00:39:28,520 What other important news do you bring? While Prince Yan Chil Yang has just 403 00:39:28,520 --> 00:39:32,400 ascended the throne, his kingdom is in an uproar for it. Your will be done! 404 00:39:36,180 --> 00:39:40,440 Well, Your Majesty, this is the most opportune time for us to attack the 405 00:39:40,660 --> 00:39:41,660 What say you, my lord? 406 00:39:42,380 --> 00:39:45,140 It sounds interesting, General, but how do we proceed? 407 00:39:45,560 --> 00:39:50,080 Firstly, I would send 30 ,000 riders to attack Mount Li. Then we rescue Gong Sen 408 00:39:50,080 --> 00:39:52,480 Kua and send the rest of our troops to intimidate the Qin. 409 00:39:52,970 --> 00:39:57,390 Good. And what's your next step? We set our troops for battle this winter. Come 410 00:39:57,390 --> 00:39:58,830 spring, we destroy the Chin. 411 00:39:59,070 --> 00:40:00,450 Long live His Majesty! 412 00:40:03,290 --> 00:40:07,710 Good. General Wang, you are the ultimate secret weapon of all the Wei Kingdom. 413 00:40:10,490 --> 00:40:13,990 Can you hear us, Duxian? 414 00:40:15,490 --> 00:40:20,490 All of us have gathered here today to mourn your death, my lord! 415 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:28,380 For your death in battle will forever be a symbol of pride and honor. 416 00:40:28,560 --> 00:40:31,200 How we long to rejoin you, my lord. 417 00:40:31,540 --> 00:40:35,940 For that will be the day we reclaim the sacred land that we've lost. 418 00:40:37,060 --> 00:40:43,540 But even if you're gone, we'll still risk life and death to continue the 419 00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:48,820 The Way will taste our fury, then will reclaim our lost lands! 420 00:40:49,180 --> 00:40:50,880 We are the Great Shin Army! 421 00:40:51,280 --> 00:40:52,780 We will never surrender! 422 00:40:54,560 --> 00:40:56,840 We are the Great Shin Army! 423 00:40:57,200 --> 00:40:58,960 We will never surrender! 424 00:41:00,240 --> 00:41:04,820 With Duxian dead, the Way will see us as a troubled kingdom, which will likely 425 00:41:04,820 --> 00:41:07,460 entail an invasion that could spell our very doom. 426 00:41:09,420 --> 00:41:11,840 Well then, we must all prepare for the war. 427 00:41:13,010 --> 00:41:14,290 Let's split up into two. 428 00:41:14,530 --> 00:41:18,430 The senior statesmen shall prepare for the funeral. The generals shall prepare 429 00:41:18,430 --> 00:41:21,230 for war. Yes, as you wish, my lord. 430 00:41:21,490 --> 00:41:24,050 From the looks of it, these men are hungry for war. 431 00:41:25,450 --> 00:41:26,630 All right then, Xian. 432 00:41:26,890 --> 00:41:28,290 What will be our strategy here? 433 00:41:28,890 --> 00:41:30,810 My king, Prince Xian's the expert here. 434 00:41:31,450 --> 00:41:34,430 Well, two fronts from the east is where the way might start. 435 00:41:36,010 --> 00:41:40,210 Law River is in the south near the Shaoliang area, right by Guangzhong. 436 00:41:40,550 --> 00:41:41,550 It's entry one. 437 00:41:41,960 --> 00:41:44,060 Next is the Mount Hua base camp, going to Yu Yang. 438 00:41:44,360 --> 00:41:48,460 With Shaoliang being a mountainous path, they'll be sending infantry there. And 439 00:41:48,460 --> 00:41:52,280 Guanzhong being a flat terrain, it's obvious to send cavalry there. It's 440 00:41:52,460 --> 00:41:53,720 We need them on both fronts. 441 00:41:53,960 --> 00:41:56,220 For the Shaoliang side, we should ambush the infantry. 442 00:41:56,460 --> 00:42:00,460 For the Guanzhong side, we must attack them from Mount Li and decimate them. 443 00:42:01,100 --> 00:42:04,680 We've lost far too many troops the last time. May the heavens help us. 444 00:42:32,439 --> 00:42:35,240 Thank you. 445 00:44:29,640 --> 00:44:30,640 Thank you.