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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:07,120 --> 00:00:08,360 Greetings, madam 2 00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:11,920 Did you sing the song just now? 3 00:00:11,960 --> 00:00:13,640 Yes, madam 4 00:00:14,680 --> 00:00:19,160 Nice. I haven't heard this kind of music for a while 5 00:00:19,200 --> 00:00:20,960 I'd like to hear some more 6 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:24,560 What do you want to hear, madam? 7 00:00:25,160 --> 00:00:30,480 Do you know any of the songs that are popular right now? 8 00:00:31,520 --> 00:00:36,160 Yes, the name of this song is Gallant Li Weihu Captured Dou Wangsun 9 00:00:37,080 --> 00:00:39,240 Gallant Li Weihu Captured Dou Wangsun? 10 00:00:47,880 --> 00:00:51,880 Your Highness, quell your anger. I'll send men to seize these insurgents 11 00:00:52,280 --> 00:00:55,080 - and make sure to capture every one of them. - Come back 12 00:00:58,680 --> 00:01:00,040 What are your orders, Your Highness? 13 00:01:00,480 --> 00:01:01,840 No one asked you to capture anyone 14 00:01:02,400 --> 00:01:07,040 They openly sang subversive songs. They've aggravated and hurt you 15 00:01:08,960 --> 00:01:13,240 Yes, I shed tears and I was hurt 16 00:01:14,520 --> 00:01:18,720 But the reason was your incompetence 17 00:01:19,200 --> 00:01:20,800 and that cursed Dongfang Shuo 18 00:01:23,040 --> 00:01:29,400 - However, I'm finally provided with some reassurance - Reassurance? 19 00:01:29,840 --> 00:01:34,720 I saw that His Majesty has full control of the throne 20 00:01:36,200 --> 00:01:38,400 Jin Wuzi did not die in vain 21 00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:42,960 He helped secure his uncle's regime 22 00:01:57,360 --> 00:01:58,880 Oh right, Dongfang Shuo 23 00:01:59,160 --> 00:02:02,400 Days before, Mother enjoyed the singer's performance at the diner 24 00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:03,880 It alleviated much of her sadness 25 00:02:05,400 --> 00:02:07,600 She adopted a different tone when mentioning Jin Wuzi 26 00:02:08,280 --> 00:02:10,840 and told me his death was deserved 27 00:02:12,520 --> 00:02:16,880 Your Majesty, making an example out of him would work for now 28 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:18,320 But the effects won't be long-lasting 29 00:02:19,320 --> 00:02:24,040 It's not sustainable for Your Majesty to place justice above family 30 00:02:24,080 --> 00:02:27,160 every once in a while 31 00:02:28,680 --> 00:02:30,120 What do you mean? 32 00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:33,680 Your Majesty, I'd like to point out that 33 00:02:33,680 --> 00:02:37,480 if Jin Wuzi could be led on to the right path 34 00:02:37,480 --> 00:02:41,080 he wouldn't have sought out his own death 35 00:02:46,080 --> 00:02:50,840 Then what do you reckon is the right path? 36 00:02:51,320 --> 00:02:53,680 They should be asked to study 37 00:02:56,760 --> 00:02:57,880 Thank you, Your Majesty 38 00:03:01,080 --> 00:03:09,120 Study? Yes, books instill a sense of goodwill in people 39 00:03:09,440 --> 00:03:12,000 Malice dwindles when people are benevolent 40 00:03:12,360 --> 00:03:16,200 There won't be a second or third Jin Wuzi 41 00:03:16,880 --> 00:03:19,520 Good. I'll issue a decree 42 00:03:19,560 --> 00:03:23,360 to order the youngsters of royal relatives to stay home 43 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:25,560 and put every effort in their studies 44 00:03:26,120 --> 00:03:26,760 Wise decision, Your Majesty 45 00:03:27,680 --> 00:03:31,800 But I can't imagine assigning an erudite teacher to every household 46 00:03:32,280 --> 00:03:35,840 That would be too much work compared to starting an imperial academy 47 00:03:35,880 --> 00:03:40,560 Assemble all youngsters from royal families and talents in the capital 48 00:03:40,600 --> 00:03:43,480 Hire a team of established teachers and give lectures in turn 49 00:03:43,520 --> 00:03:45,400 When students stay with other day and night 50 00:03:45,400 --> 00:03:47,800 They're prone to mutual advancement 51 00:03:49,160 --> 00:03:52,640 Great idea 52 00:03:54,040 --> 00:03:57,800 I'll ask Gongsun Hong to work on the details 53 00:03:58,280 --> 00:04:00,440 If Gongsun Hong is tasked with this duty 54 00:04:02,400 --> 00:04:06,400 he'll only depose the hundred schools and only revere Confucianism 55 00:04:06,400 --> 00:04:08,840 What's wrong with that? 56 00:04:09,760 --> 00:04:12,560 One should study Confucianism profusely in the early stages of his studies 57 00:04:12,600 --> 00:04:15,520 Confucianism values obedience the most 58 00:04:16,240 --> 00:04:18,600 That's what I want, obedient people 59 00:04:19,600 --> 00:04:22,200 If they have the resource to study whatever they want 60 00:04:22,240 --> 00:04:25,600 there will be more people like you 61 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:27,600 I can imagine how annoyed I'll be 62 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:33,640 Then I ask Your Majesty to start running a great school 63 00:04:33,960 --> 00:04:36,720 - The name shall be the Grand Academy. - Grand Academy 64 00:04:39,480 --> 00:04:41,880 That's a good name 65 00:04:42,720 --> 00:04:48,760 It implies the greatness and solidity. What a good name 66 00:04:52,960 --> 00:04:57,680 Dongfang Shuo, what are you thinking? I just asked you a question 67 00:04:59,360 --> 00:05:01,560 Your Majesty, it suddenly occurred to me that 68 00:05:01,600 --> 00:05:03,400 Gan Fu and Wei Qing 69 00:05:04,040 --> 00:05:05,360 have been on the frontlines for over a month 70 00:05:05,400 --> 00:05:09,040 I wonder how the battle has developed 71 00:05:25,640 --> 00:05:26,160 Generals 72 00:05:26,720 --> 00:05:30,000 I just received a confidential report 73 00:05:30,040 --> 00:05:34,000 The Chanyu of Xiongnu has already taken Ni Lv's advice 74 00:05:34,680 --> 00:05:37,240 and decided to send troops to Mount Woniu and go straight to Yelang Valley 75 00:05:37,280 --> 00:05:40,520 They would launch a surprise attack on Mayi and cut us off from behind 76 00:05:41,120 --> 00:05:43,040 That will lead them straight into our ambush 77 00:05:43,080 --> 00:05:44,680 Our ambush in Yelang Valley 78 00:05:44,680 --> 00:05:47,040 must totally annihilate them 79 00:05:47,720 --> 00:05:50,920 so as to not fail His Majesty's trust in us 80 00:05:53,520 --> 00:05:54,640 Yes, sir! 81 00:06:47,200 --> 00:06:48,000 Come 82 00:06:51,280 --> 00:06:51,880 General 83 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:56,120 Relay my order to General Su Jian. Send a squad out 84 00:06:56,120 --> 00:06:58,480 - and drive out the civilians in the valley. - Understood 85 00:06:58,480 --> 00:07:01,880 Absolutely not. General, Xiongnu are extremely cunning 86 00:07:01,880 --> 00:07:04,240 When they see the valley is devoid of any traces 87 00:07:04,280 --> 00:07:05,640 it will rouse their suspicion instead 88 00:07:07,040 --> 00:07:11,720 It doesn't matter if there are residents in this middle of nowhere 89 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:13,440 Besides 90 00:07:14,080 --> 00:07:17,640 it will be a disaster if the civilian bunch is infiltrated by 91 00:07:17,680 --> 00:07:20,240 - Xiongnu spies and they get wind of our plan. - But General… 92 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:21,040 Say no more 93 00:07:23,040 --> 00:07:26,600 I am the chief commander of the ambush forces 94 00:08:09,560 --> 00:08:11,160 Chanyu, Yelang Valley is ahead 95 00:08:11,440 --> 00:08:12,560 After we move through this valley 96 00:08:12,600 --> 00:08:14,400 we'd be able to go around behind Wei Qing's headquarters 97 00:08:14,400 --> 00:08:16,760 Chanyu, I've already sent scouts yesterday 98 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:18,000 No ambush by the Han forces was found 99 00:08:18,240 --> 00:08:20,240 Chanyu, long before Wei Qing took frontline duties 100 00:08:20,280 --> 00:08:23,080 I've already paid someone to cross this road off the map 101 00:08:23,120 --> 00:08:24,000 for the convenience of our passage 102 00:08:24,280 --> 00:08:26,160 Wei Qing doesn't know about this path at all 103 00:08:26,200 --> 00:08:27,080 so there won't be any ambush 104 00:08:28,160 --> 00:08:31,440 You shall lead with 20,000 men. I'll follow you with the other forces 105 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:34,120 Alright. Follow me. Ya! 106 00:08:57,480 --> 00:09:01,320 - Have you seen civilians in the valley yesterday? - Yes 107 00:09:01,320 --> 00:09:03,520 But it's so quiet today 108 00:09:03,520 --> 00:09:05,160 No sign of civilians or smoke emerging from the chimneys 109 00:09:09,240 --> 00:09:11,720 Chanyu, I suppose we should enter the valley swiftly 110 00:09:11,760 --> 00:09:12,800 Nothing would go wrong 111 00:09:16,400 --> 00:09:17,360 Forward! 112 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:19,680 Chanyu! 113 00:09:24,560 --> 00:09:25,320 Chanyu! 114 00:09:27,720 --> 00:09:28,160 What? 115 00:09:28,720 --> 00:09:30,480 It's quite shady in the valley. There's nothing in it 116 00:09:30,480 --> 00:09:33,160 Civilians seen yesterday are all gone today 117 00:09:33,160 --> 00:09:36,360 They must have all escaped out of fear at the sight of 118 00:09:36,360 --> 00:09:37,440 Chanyu's forces 119 00:09:37,840 --> 00:09:41,440 Send scouts to the ridges on both sides and check if there's an ambush 120 00:09:41,760 --> 00:09:43,360 Chanyu, I don't think that's necessary 121 00:09:43,520 --> 00:09:44,880 We should hurry up and enter the valley 122 00:09:45,160 --> 00:09:48,400 If those civilians run to report to the Han forces 123 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:55,040 then it would be too late for us 124 00:10:04,120 --> 00:10:07,600 Xiongnu have stopped. They must have found something 125 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,240 That's impossible 126 00:10:10,400 --> 00:10:13,920 How did they know something is up in the valley? 127 00:10:14,560 --> 00:10:18,840 Report! Forces commanded by the Left Sage King of Xiongnu 128 00:10:18,880 --> 00:10:20,760 suddenly lashed out from behind the ambush 129 00:10:20,760 --> 00:10:23,480 General Su can't hold them off. He's already retreated 130 00:10:23,840 --> 00:10:29,880 - No, we're exposed. Fall back at once. - No! 131 00:10:30,840 --> 00:10:33,760 Xiongnu riders can only fight us on the ground on the ridge 132 00:10:33,800 --> 00:10:36,920 We should hold our ground and send to the headquarters for reinforcements 133 00:10:36,960 --> 00:10:40,000 We don't have the time. Fall back at once! 134 00:10:40,440 --> 00:10:41,360 We can't retreat, General! 135 00:10:42,400 --> 00:10:43,960 We can't retreat, General! 136 00:10:46,400 --> 00:10:46,960 We can't retreat 137 00:10:52,560 --> 00:10:55,400 Soldiers, hold your ground! 138 00:11:28,560 --> 00:11:31,360 Report! Wang Geng's forces are defeated. They are fleeing in this direction 139 00:11:32,440 --> 00:11:33,520 General, please order your forces to fall back 140 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:35,400 Otherwise, our formation would be broken up by the defeated troops 141 00:11:35,880 --> 00:11:38,760 Bullshit! It's too late to fall back now 142 00:11:39,040 --> 00:11:41,320 Huo Qubing, do not curse 143 00:11:41,680 --> 00:11:44,200 Give my orders to bring out the Spiked Wagons 144 00:11:44,520 --> 00:11:46,720 - Get into formation and hold your ground. - Understood 145 00:12:06,520 --> 00:12:07,640 Halt! 146 00:12:13,160 --> 00:12:13,960 What is it? 147 00:12:13,960 --> 00:12:16,160 - We're being ambushed! - What? 148 00:12:16,320 --> 00:12:19,200 - Where is General Wei? - He's on the rear side 149 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:23,400 Wait for me here. I'll go see him 150 00:12:27,360 --> 00:12:28,560 Chanyu! 151 00:12:32,520 --> 00:12:33,080 What's making you fall back in a panic? 152 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:35,080 Chanyu, we're in big trouble! 153 00:12:35,120 --> 00:12:36,280 Speak. What's the trouble? 154 00:12:36,600 --> 00:12:38,520 We were going to follow up with the pursuit 155 00:12:38,520 --> 00:12:40,720 when the Han forces suddenly laid out a strange wagon formation 156 00:12:40,720 --> 00:12:44,120 2,000 men all died after the smoke and dust were cleared 157 00:12:44,120 --> 00:12:47,760 General, His Majesty has sent General of Guerrilla Jing Kui to our assistance 158 00:12:56,920 --> 00:12:58,440 General, please accept my regards 159 00:12:58,800 --> 00:13:01,400 General Jing, I wasn't expecting you 160 00:13:01,440 --> 00:13:03,720 General, what exactly happened? 161 00:13:04,400 --> 00:13:08,120 - It's complicated. How many men have you brought? - Over 2,000 162 00:13:09,160 --> 00:13:10,360 The situation is dire 163 00:13:10,400 --> 00:13:12,080 General Jing, please command 164 00:13:12,120 --> 00:13:14,960 your forces to station at the northwestern mountain pass 165 00:13:15,000 --> 00:13:17,080 and join General Gan Fu's forces 166 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:19,520 Tonight, you must get behind the Xiongnu headquarters 167 00:13:19,760 --> 00:13:21,760 We'll set up a fire at midnight to signal you 168 00:13:21,760 --> 00:13:23,720 and we'll attack the Xiongnu from both sides and push them back 169 00:13:24,680 --> 00:13:25,360 Yes, sir! 170 00:13:36,720 --> 00:13:40,240 I am General Huo Qubing of the Han forces 171 00:13:40,760 --> 00:13:44,160 I came today with a meat kebab for the Chanyu of Xiongnu 172 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:46,280 The Chanyu might as well take it for breakfast 173 00:13:55,960 --> 00:13:58,120 Chanyu, this is King Hun Yu's head 174 00:13:58,880 --> 00:14:00,560 King Hun Yu… 175 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:06,080 Fall back! 176 00:15:24,240 --> 00:15:26,960 As the commander-in-chief, Wei Qing was decisive to contract the troops 177 00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:29,960 He laid out the Spiked Wagon formation and stopped the Xiongnu attack 178 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:33,760 Then, Jing Kui commanded 2,000 men behind the enemy lines 179 00:15:33,800 --> 00:15:35,160 and burned the enemy supplies 180 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:38,760 Gan Fu and Huo Qubing took advantage of Xiongnu's chaos 181 00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:41,480 launched a full-on attack and killed tens of thousands of enemies 182 00:15:41,520 --> 00:15:47,040 Unfortunately, the 2,000 men commanded by Jing Kui 183 00:15:47,080 --> 00:15:50,080 were almost all killed in action 184 00:15:56,160 --> 00:15:56,760 Zhang Tang 185 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:00,840 Yes, Your Majesty 186 00:16:01,280 --> 00:16:02,080 What's your take? 187 00:16:03,240 --> 00:16:07,280 I reckon Wang Geng should be executed for fleeing on the battlefield 188 00:16:07,320 --> 00:16:10,760 Wei Qing's merit and fault offset, and Jing Kui should be greatly rewarded 189 00:16:11,920 --> 00:16:15,680 Your Majesty, although we enjoyed victory after defeat 190 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:17,720 I reckon Wang Geng can't escape punishment 191 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:20,800 while Wei Qing was decisive in laying out the Spiked Wagon formation 192 00:16:20,840 --> 00:16:25,920 and laid the grounds for our victory. He should be rewarded 193 00:16:26,600 --> 00:16:30,920 As the officer in charge, Wei Qing should take responsibility for Wang Geng 194 00:16:30,920 --> 00:16:32,800 Lord Zhang, are you seeking someone to be held accountable? 195 00:16:32,800 --> 00:16:36,400 Then you should look into the people who sent Wang Geng to battle 196 00:16:38,960 --> 00:16:45,600 Wang Geng was recommended by the Empress Dowager and appointed by me 197 00:16:48,520 --> 00:16:52,320 Do you mean to hold me and the Empress Dowager accountable? 198 00:16:52,880 --> 00:16:54,800 I am guilty. It was a slip of the tongue 199 00:16:55,120 --> 00:16:58,280 If you hadn't thought so, how could these words slip from your mouth? 200 00:17:03,640 --> 00:17:06,120 Brother Gan, you should tie me up 201 00:17:06,600 --> 00:17:08,720 Qing, what's the point? 202 00:17:08,760 --> 00:17:12,160 As commander of a defeated army, I should tie myself before His Majesty 203 00:17:12,520 --> 00:17:13,440 Who said we were defeated? 204 00:17:13,480 --> 00:17:16,560 We chopped off the heads of tens of thousands of Xiongnu 205 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:19,400 General Gan is right 206 00:17:19,400 --> 00:17:23,840 We neither won nor lost this battle 207 00:17:23,880 --> 00:17:26,400 Shut up! If Wei Qing hadn't defended you 208 00:17:26,400 --> 00:17:28,560 - I would have chopped off your head already! - Brother Gan 209 00:17:28,600 --> 00:17:34,560 Summon Wei Qing, Gan Fu, Jing Kui, Wang Geng for an audience 210 00:17:46,920 --> 00:17:51,120 - Regards to Your Majesty. - Rise 211 00:17:59,040 --> 00:18:01,880 - Wang Geng. - Yes, Your Majesty 212 00:18:04,920 --> 00:18:09,080 As the vanguard, you didn't follow the art of war and took unscrupulous 213 00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:12,560 actions. You didn't mend your mistakes and fled instead 214 00:18:14,200 --> 00:18:18,920 You are the reason why 50,000 men have died. Are you aware of your crimes? 215 00:18:20,520 --> 00:18:21,560 I am 216 00:18:23,560 --> 00:18:26,440 Your Majesty, please show mercy and spare my life 217 00:18:27,160 --> 00:18:30,080 Even if I wanted to spare you 218 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:33,200 the 50,000 departed spirits would never approve 219 00:18:34,080 --> 00:18:35,320 - Come! - Yes, Your Majesty 220 00:18:37,280 --> 00:18:40,360 - Take Wang Geng out of the palace for execution! - Understood 221 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:46,160 Your Majesty! Show mercy! 222 00:18:48,160 --> 00:18:49,880 - Wei Qing. - Yes, Your Majesty 223 00:18:50,360 --> 00:18:53,040 As the commander-in-chief, you must assume 224 00:18:53,760 --> 00:18:55,560 responsibility for Wang Geng's faults 225 00:18:56,600 --> 00:18:58,360 But you didn't panic in the crisis 226 00:18:58,400 --> 00:19:01,200 and turned defeat into victory. Your contributions can't go unnoticed 227 00:19:02,720 --> 00:19:07,360 I appoint you as Marquis of Guannei. 8,000 households shall reside the land 228 00:19:08,080 --> 00:19:10,600 - Your Majesty. - What else do you have to say? 229 00:19:12,160 --> 00:19:15,480 Your Majesty, I was the commander-in-chief 230 00:19:16,320 --> 00:19:18,640 I should be held accountable for Wang Gen's defeat 231 00:19:18,680 --> 00:19:21,000 Your Majesty, please take back your order and convict me of my crimes 232 00:19:21,840 --> 00:19:26,720 Your Majesty, the battle was only turned around because Wei stayed calm 233 00:19:26,720 --> 00:19:30,480 Otherwise, our troops would all be killed in action 234 00:19:30,960 --> 00:19:35,920 Your Majesty, as the commander-in-chief, I'm as guilty as my subordinate 235 00:19:36,280 --> 00:19:38,240 Enough. Say no more 236 00:19:40,080 --> 00:19:42,160 Dongfang Shuo already said 237 00:19:42,800 --> 00:19:46,840 it was my fault to promote Wang Geng. It has nothing to do with you 238 00:19:49,160 --> 00:19:51,480 Thank Your Majesty for your grace 239 00:19:52,920 --> 00:19:55,160 - Jing Kui. - Yes, Your Majesty 240 00:19:56,240 --> 00:19:59,040 You've earned the most credit 241 00:20:00,200 --> 00:20:02,760 I appoint you as General of Fast Cavalry 242 00:20:05,280 --> 00:20:08,320 I've already ordered men to register the names 243 00:20:09,200 --> 00:20:11,440 of the 2,000 fallen men under your command 244 00:20:12,120 --> 00:20:15,480 The Treasury will compensate every one of them 245 00:20:16,400 --> 00:20:19,040 Thank you, Your Majesty 246 00:20:27,040 --> 00:20:27,720 Where's Shuo? 247 00:20:28,680 --> 00:20:31,800 - Yeah, Where's Shuo? - General Wei, Congratulations 248 00:20:32,040 --> 00:20:33,000 Congratulations, General Wei 249 00:20:34,600 --> 00:20:36,280 I'll make this a great celebration for you 250 00:20:38,320 --> 00:20:38,760 Shuo 251 00:20:39,600 --> 00:20:40,600 Shuo 252 00:20:41,480 --> 00:20:44,080 Why do you look so preoccupied? 253 00:20:45,440 --> 00:20:46,720 Qing is conferred the title of Marquis today 254 00:20:46,760 --> 00:20:49,240 We need to indulge ourselves in drinks to congratulate him 255 00:20:49,280 --> 00:20:51,680 That's right. No return without getting drunk 256 00:20:51,760 --> 00:20:54,440 Your Highness, I can definitely tell that 257 00:20:54,440 --> 00:20:56,680 Dongfang Shuo is ambitious 258 00:20:59,840 --> 00:21:00,800 Ambitious how? 259 00:21:00,800 --> 00:21:04,480 He intends to monopolize the court 260 00:21:04,840 --> 00:21:06,320 and seize the throne for himself 261 00:21:09,800 --> 00:21:11,560 You make it sound so dramatic 262 00:21:11,600 --> 00:21:13,720 but I'm not that convinced 263 00:21:14,160 --> 00:21:18,280 Your Highness, sister, you must not lower your guard 264 00:21:18,640 --> 00:21:21,480 Dongfang Shuo is a man of guile 265 00:21:22,320 --> 00:21:25,040 He knows that within the court of Great Han 266 00:21:25,080 --> 00:21:26,840 His Majesty is already under his charm 267 00:21:27,040 --> 00:21:30,560 The only person he's afraid of is you 268 00:21:31,120 --> 00:21:33,520 In an attempt to curtail Your Highness 269 00:21:33,840 --> 00:21:36,320 he must start with me 270 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,120 Do you have any proof? 271 00:21:42,160 --> 00:21:43,040 Yes 272 00:21:44,400 --> 00:21:47,040 The spooked horse is most questionable 273 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:50,680 Your Highness, think about it. It was such a docile horse 274 00:21:50,920 --> 00:21:54,720 and Dongfang Shuo handpicked it for me 275 00:21:54,920 --> 00:21:56,960 It was normal all the time 276 00:21:57,000 --> 00:22:00,160 but happened to got spooked during the military parade 277 00:22:00,960 --> 00:22:04,320 When Your Highness wanted to inspect it 278 00:22:04,480 --> 00:22:06,400 he struck first 279 00:22:06,440 --> 00:22:09,320 and cut down the horse 280 00:22:10,160 --> 00:22:13,720 He was covering up the proof of his engagement in conspiracy 281 00:22:23,160 --> 00:22:25,000 Mother, please accept my regards 282 00:22:26,960 --> 00:22:30,960 I heard that the expedition neither won nor lost 283 00:22:33,120 --> 00:22:33,960 Xiongnu is cunning 284 00:22:34,960 --> 00:22:38,280 Of course, I should also be faulted for my negligence in faculty inspection 285 00:22:40,840 --> 00:22:43,080 Your Majesty, this is not about your negligence 286 00:22:43,880 --> 00:22:46,000 This is a vile trick pulled by Dongfang Shuo 287 00:22:46,880 --> 00:22:50,120 Otherwise, you'd let your uncle command the forces 288 00:22:50,960 --> 00:22:54,200 Your uncle was always prudent 289 00:22:55,120 --> 00:22:59,120 He wouldn't have lost so many forces as well as our dignity to the enemy 290 00:23:01,280 --> 00:23:03,400 The battlefield is never predictable 291 00:23:04,080 --> 00:23:07,400 Even if Uncle was in command, he wouldn't have necessarily secured victory 292 00:23:09,000 --> 00:23:11,480 With Wang Xiu's qualifications and reputation 293 00:23:12,160 --> 00:23:14,480 Wang Geng would never disobey his orders 294 00:23:16,840 --> 00:23:20,240 Mother, Dongfang Shuo already discerned for me that 295 00:23:20,280 --> 00:23:22,720 Uncle's motives are too selfish 296 00:23:22,760 --> 00:23:26,320 His petty wisdom doesn't apply to major strategies 297 00:23:26,360 --> 00:23:28,440 which is why he can't be appointed to essential posts 298 00:23:30,560 --> 00:23:31,880 Dongfang Shuo again 299 00:23:33,880 --> 00:23:34,640 Mother, you… 300 00:23:37,680 --> 00:23:40,440 He's the most selfish one when it comes to self-interest 301 00:23:41,080 --> 00:23:44,240 We spared no effort to plot against Wang Xiu 302 00:23:44,280 --> 00:23:48,560 only for the purpose of commanding the forces 303 00:23:48,600 --> 00:23:50,600 and be conferred a noble title 304 00:23:53,560 --> 00:23:56,840 Mother, Uncle fell off 305 00:23:56,880 --> 00:23:58,560 the horse by accident 306 00:24:00,240 --> 00:24:02,960 That only fools you 307 00:24:02,960 --> 00:24:06,240 It can't even fool a 3-year-old kid 308 00:24:08,960 --> 00:24:12,960 I believe that Dongfang Shuo has nothing to do with this 309 00:24:14,120 --> 00:24:19,280 No. He has a wicked nature, and would do anything to achieve his goals 310 00:24:19,320 --> 00:24:24,320 He's a scheming, devious scumbag 311 00:24:26,560 --> 00:24:29,800 But he's loyal to me 312 00:24:32,560 --> 00:24:36,360 The Grand Empress Dowager also believed that 313 00:24:37,320 --> 00:24:39,920 and almost granted him immunity to death 314 00:24:41,040 --> 00:24:41,960 What happened to that? 315 00:24:43,120 --> 00:24:46,960 In the end, the Grand Empress Dowager became 316 00:24:47,000 --> 00:24:49,120 a victim to Dongfang Shuo herself 317 00:24:50,560 --> 00:24:53,280 He was helping me seize power 318 00:24:54,080 --> 00:24:59,800 No. He wasn't helping you. He was helping himself 319 00:25:03,480 --> 00:25:04,920 Rest assured, Mother 320 00:25:04,960 --> 00:25:09,040 If I have the guts to use him, then I know how to put reins on him 321 00:25:10,960 --> 00:25:13,360 I've pondered upon this issue a lot 322 00:25:15,480 --> 00:25:16,440 I am the emperor 323 00:25:17,640 --> 00:25:20,400 I stand at the peak of the mountain alone 324 00:25:21,240 --> 00:25:25,040 The surrounding weather is unpredictable, and I'm always prone to falling 325 00:25:28,080 --> 00:25:33,200 Therefore, I'll never place my full faith in anyone 326 00:25:33,400 --> 00:25:36,880 I will put my guard up against everyone 327 00:25:39,240 --> 00:25:43,440 The closer someone is to me, the more vigilant I am 328 00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:47,720 Because only the ones closest to me 329 00:25:50,400 --> 00:25:52,720 are aware of my fatal weaknesses 330 00:25:55,680 --> 00:26:00,880 As for Dongfang Shuo, I've disciplined him from time to time 331 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:04,880 I will make it clear to him that 332 00:26:04,920 --> 00:26:06,920 I am the emperor 333 00:26:09,960 --> 00:26:12,560 I've already made arrangements 334 00:26:15,840 --> 00:26:18,040 Again! Tiger, stick, chicken! 335 00:26:20,720 --> 00:26:22,360 Why did you hide this hand? 336 00:26:23,720 --> 00:26:24,520 Your Majesty 337 00:26:26,320 --> 00:26:31,000 - Regards to Your Majesty and the Noble Lady. - No need for formalities 338 00:26:32,720 --> 00:26:33,240 Thank you, Your Majesty 339 00:26:33,920 --> 00:26:38,680 - You've come at a good time. Enjoy these flowers with me. - Understood 340 00:26:39,960 --> 00:26:41,640 Your Father has business to tend to 341 00:26:42,040 --> 00:26:43,240 I'll take you outside to play 342 00:26:44,920 --> 00:26:45,840 Let's go 343 00:26:49,280 --> 00:26:51,520 - Take a seat. - Thank you, Your Majesty 344 00:26:57,320 --> 00:27:03,120 Dongfang Shuo, how do you think of Noble Lady Wei? 345 00:27:05,280 --> 00:27:10,440 Your Majesty, Noble Lady Wei is elegant and virtuous 346 00:27:10,480 --> 00:27:12,560 She has long been a great assistance to Your Majesty 347 00:27:15,200 --> 00:27:19,120 Then tell me, when the little prince ascends the throne in the future 348 00:27:19,160 --> 00:27:21,720 will he be put in the same position as I was in 349 00:27:21,760 --> 00:27:24,360 when I always had to comply with the consort kin 350 00:27:24,400 --> 00:27:28,000 including my grandmother, great uncles, and uncles? 351 00:27:29,000 --> 00:27:33,000 Your Majesty, Noble Lady Wei would never do that 352 00:27:33,760 --> 00:27:37,920 Besides, the influence of the consort kin has already gradually diminished 353 00:27:39,360 --> 00:27:40,720 I'm not worried about myself 354 00:27:41,640 --> 00:27:45,360 I'm worried about the future, worried about my offspring 355 00:27:46,120 --> 00:27:49,360 If my decree to abolish the consort kin of court affairs 356 00:27:49,400 --> 00:27:51,680 is not issued as an explicit law 357 00:27:51,720 --> 00:27:53,840 I'm afraid I won't be able to 358 00:27:53,880 --> 00:27:55,800 shut my eyes after I pass away 359 00:27:59,240 --> 00:28:00,720 Your Majesty, your concerns have solid grounds 360 00:28:02,640 --> 00:28:06,600 Your Majesty, did I once mention to you that 361 00:28:06,600 --> 00:28:10,680 the circumstances are different now 362 00:28:11,480 --> 00:28:14,240 so that there's no need for haste? 363 00:28:15,120 --> 00:28:17,600 Circumstances are indeed different now 364 00:28:18,080 --> 00:28:19,840 I have a strong influence 365 00:28:19,880 --> 00:28:23,240 while Wang Xiu is the only court official among the consort kin 366 00:28:23,280 --> 00:28:27,240 and he's singled out. And that is precisely why 367 00:28:27,280 --> 00:28:31,520 - this is a great timing to abolish the malpractice. - Right 368 00:28:33,000 --> 00:28:36,560 I've also been thinking. After several rounds of contest 369 00:28:36,600 --> 00:28:40,520 Your Majesty are basically free from the interference of the consort kin 370 00:28:40,800 --> 00:28:44,360 And now Your Majesty have a solid say in court affairs 371 00:28:44,360 --> 00:28:48,640 which is why I believe this can be declared 372 00:28:48,680 --> 00:28:51,120 after the Empress Dowager passes away 373 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:53,840 It protects the grace of Her Highness 374 00:28:54,200 --> 00:28:56,200 and also demonstrates to the state 375 00:28:56,240 --> 00:28:59,960 - that Your Majesty value filial piety. - No 376 00:29:01,280 --> 00:29:03,240 As long as it's not issued as a law 377 00:29:03,240 --> 00:29:06,160 the consort kin will cause trouble any minute 378 00:29:06,560 --> 00:29:10,360 That's why I don't want to be in this dilemma anymore 379 00:29:10,840 --> 00:29:12,440 and I don't want to wait another single day 380 00:29:14,280 --> 00:29:18,400 I'm ordering you to contact the major ministers at once 381 00:29:18,440 --> 00:29:20,760 and jointly submit a memorial during tomorrow's meeting 382 00:29:20,800 --> 00:29:24,920 to demand me to immediately abolish the old tradition of 383 00:29:24,960 --> 00:29:26,760 consort kin interfering with court affairs and monopolizing the court 384 00:29:27,080 --> 00:29:30,440 As long as the major ministers take a stand 385 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:34,480 the other officials will respond accordingly 386 00:29:38,200 --> 00:29:41,320 Your Majesty, I should obey your decree 387 00:29:42,440 --> 00:29:43,200 There's something else 388 00:29:43,920 --> 00:29:45,960 Go to the Pingyang Mansion at once 389 00:29:47,280 --> 00:29:49,360 Why am I going there, Your Majesty? 390 00:29:49,720 --> 00:29:53,360 Act as a matchmaker between Wei Qing and the Grand Princess 391 00:30:03,080 --> 00:30:07,520 - Shuo, you're here. - Regards to the Grand Princess 392 00:30:07,560 --> 00:30:10,280 - Save the formalities. - Thank you, Your Highness 393 00:30:10,320 --> 00:30:13,160 You three brothers haven't seen each other for days 394 00:30:13,160 --> 00:30:16,320 Enjoy your time together. I'll get out of your way 395 00:30:18,720 --> 00:30:22,000 - Your Highness, please stay. - What is it? 396 00:30:22,360 --> 00:30:27,120 - It's about a great jolly business. - What's so jolly about it? 397 00:30:27,520 --> 00:30:31,800 - His Majesty has asked me to be a matchmaker. - Who are you matching? 398 00:30:34,280 --> 00:30:38,640 That person seems far away, but is as close as in front of you 399 00:30:39,120 --> 00:30:39,760 In front of me? 400 00:30:41,800 --> 00:30:43,480 It's them 401 00:30:44,120 --> 00:30:44,880 Apart from these two 402 00:30:44,920 --> 00:30:48,440 who else is worthy of being granted marriage by His Majesty? 403 00:30:51,360 --> 00:30:53,520 Your Highness, you can't leave yet 404 00:30:53,880 --> 00:30:55,200 You haven't given me your consent 405 00:30:55,520 --> 00:30:58,120 His Majesty is waiting for me to report back 406 00:30:59,320 --> 00:31:02,200 I shall obey His Majesty's orders 407 00:31:05,400 --> 00:31:08,320 Qing, Her Highness has approved 408 00:31:08,680 --> 00:31:10,840 - You wouldn't protest against His Majesty, would you? - He wouldn't dare! 409 00:31:11,520 --> 00:31:13,640 I'll beat him up before His Majesty can punish him 410 00:31:14,680 --> 00:31:17,160 - Gan, Shuo, I… - We need to get ready for a feast 411 00:31:17,200 --> 00:31:20,040 A double blessing has descended upon us. We need to get drunk 412 00:31:20,480 --> 00:31:22,080 It's not time for drinking yet 413 00:31:22,360 --> 00:31:25,800 Brother Gan, His Majesty has other tasks for me 414 00:31:25,800 --> 00:31:27,720 - Dongfang Shuo! - I'm helpless 415 00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:31,920 I was born with the destiny of nonstop labor 416 00:31:32,320 --> 00:31:34,920 I shall take my leave. Qing. 417 00:31:35,920 --> 00:31:36,960 Shuo, take care 418 00:31:42,400 --> 00:31:42,920 Please return 419 00:31:45,080 --> 00:31:47,400 Lord Gongsun, please remember this 420 00:31:48,160 --> 00:31:51,560 After I've submitted my memorial at tomorrow's court meeting 421 00:31:51,600 --> 00:31:55,240 you must be the first to respond 422 00:31:55,560 --> 00:32:00,720 Rest assured, My Lord. I wouldn't dare protest against His Majesty 423 00:32:01,080 --> 00:32:05,280 - Then I shall be grateful. I'll take my leave, Lord Gongsun. - Take care 424 00:32:31,840 --> 00:32:34,560 Yi. Yi 425 00:32:36,440 --> 00:32:37,160 Yes, Your Majesty 426 00:32:38,720 --> 00:32:39,840 Leave the palace at once 427 00:32:39,880 --> 00:32:42,520 Deliver my written decree to Lord Gongsun Hong 428 00:32:43,240 --> 00:32:45,000 and tell him to act accordingly 429 00:32:45,880 --> 00:32:48,000 Your Majesty, it's already late now 430 00:32:48,360 --> 00:32:50,880 - Should you wait till tomorrow morning? - What did you say? 431 00:32:52,120 --> 00:32:53,680 Your Majesty, quell your anger. I'll go right now 432 00:33:03,120 --> 00:33:06,920 Chamberlain Yang, what exactly happened at the palace? 433 00:33:07,480 --> 00:33:10,960 This is His Majesty's written decree. Read it, and you'll understand 434 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:25,840 Chamberlain, please reply to His Majesty I'll carry out his orders at once 435 00:33:27,120 --> 00:33:30,080 - Hurry! Wake up all the servants immediately! - Understood 436 00:33:34,120 --> 00:33:37,920 Long live Your Majesty 437 00:33:38,120 --> 00:33:41,640 Long live Your Highness 438 00:33:42,280 --> 00:33:45,640 - Rise, officials. - Thank you, Your Majesty 439 00:33:56,040 --> 00:34:04,120 His Majesty's decree. Officials should submit their memorials at once 440 00:34:05,280 --> 00:34:08,200 I, Dongfang Shuo, have a memorial 441 00:34:30,120 --> 00:34:31,720 - Dongfang Shuo - Yes, Your Majesty 442 00:34:32,080 --> 00:34:34,360 Read your memorial again 443 00:34:34,400 --> 00:34:37,640 in front of all the officials 444 00:34:39,800 --> 00:34:44,640 I've joined with some ten officials to submit this joint memorial 445 00:34:44,680 --> 00:34:47,120 We request that Your Majesty issue a law 446 00:34:47,120 --> 00:34:50,400 to declare that the court will permanently abolish 447 00:34:50,440 --> 00:34:54,200 old traditions of the consort kin interfering with court affairs 448 00:34:57,720 --> 00:35:02,800 Dongfang Shuo. What position are you putting the Empress Dowager in? 449 00:35:03,240 --> 00:35:08,520 Her Highness should spend her days in the harem and take care of her health 450 00:35:08,800 --> 00:35:11,240 She should stop dealing with court business 451 00:35:11,640 --> 00:35:12,320 Your Majesty 452 00:35:13,840 --> 00:35:15,760 Your Majesty, you should absolutely not take his advice 453 00:35:18,680 --> 00:35:21,920 Lord Gongsun, what do you have to say? 454 00:35:22,400 --> 00:35:26,200 Dongfang Shuo's request for Your Majesty to remove consort kin from court 455 00:35:26,240 --> 00:35:29,440 is in essence an effort to drive Her Highness away 456 00:35:29,760 --> 00:35:33,320 He is isolating Your Majesty from benevolence 457 00:35:33,360 --> 00:35:35,880 loyalty, and filial piety 458 00:35:36,520 --> 00:35:40,520 Your Majesty, our ancestors have established that filial piety is the top 459 00:35:40,560 --> 00:35:44,000 priority. Dongfang Shuo is enticing you to become an unfilial emperor 460 00:35:44,040 --> 00:35:46,880 This is against the traditions and high treason 461 00:35:47,480 --> 00:35:51,440 I ask Your Majesty to sack Dongfang Shuo for the justice of our state 462 00:35:51,880 --> 00:35:55,760 Your Majesty, Dongfang Shuo is a treacherous official 463 00:36:00,760 --> 00:36:03,640 Lord Gongsun, didn't we have a deal? 464 00:36:03,880 --> 00:36:07,040 Dongfang Shuo, how dare you! You've plotted against 465 00:36:07,080 --> 00:36:09,760 so many court officials 466 00:36:10,360 --> 00:36:13,400 You're plotting against me now, and one day you'll plot against His Majesty 467 00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:15,440 You'll commit regicide and usurp the throne 468 00:36:16,360 --> 00:36:17,120 Your Majesty 469 00:36:17,560 --> 00:36:21,480 Dongfang Shuo is driving a wedge between you and Her Highness 470 00:36:21,520 --> 00:36:25,120 He is attempting to take advantage of the crisis between mother and son 471 00:36:25,160 --> 00:36:27,120 Your Majesty, please bring justice to him 472 00:36:27,360 --> 00:36:30,280 Your Majesty, the traditions can't be violated 473 00:36:32,040 --> 00:36:35,720 Dongfang Shuo, you've said in your memorial that 474 00:36:35,760 --> 00:36:41,400 it was submitted by an alliance of some ten officials. Is that true? 475 00:36:46,520 --> 00:36:52,160 Rest assured, My Lord. I wouldn't dare protest against His Majesty 476 00:36:56,040 --> 00:36:59,640 I'm ordering you to contact the major ministers at once and jointly submit 477 00:36:59,680 --> 00:37:04,240 a memorial during tomorrow's meeting to demand me to immediately 478 00:37:04,280 --> 00:37:07,120 abolish the old tradition of the consort kin interfering with court affairs 479 00:37:12,240 --> 00:37:18,160 That is to say. This is only your personal advice? 480 00:37:22,480 --> 00:37:26,880 Your Majesty, see it as my own words 481 00:37:27,240 --> 00:37:28,400 - However… - Shut up! 482 00:37:29,520 --> 00:37:31,480 You delude yourself in court affairs, attack Her Highness 483 00:37:31,480 --> 00:37:34,920 violate our traditions and hurtle our foundations. Do you admit guilt? 484 00:37:39,080 --> 00:37:42,520 Your Majesty, Dongfang Shuo has committed vicious crimes 485 00:37:42,560 --> 00:37:45,000 the people's anger can only be quelled by his execution 486 00:37:45,440 --> 00:37:46,920 That's right, Your Majesty 487 00:37:47,400 --> 00:37:49,320 Your Majesty, you can't 488 00:37:49,680 --> 00:37:51,880 It's said that words aren't an offense 489 00:37:51,920 --> 00:37:53,640 Dongfang Shuo may have spoken mindlessly 490 00:37:53,680 --> 00:37:56,360 but he's performing the duties of an official 491 00:37:56,400 --> 00:37:58,080 Your Majesty, please acknowledge that 492 00:37:59,040 --> 00:38:00,480 Your Majesty 493 00:38:00,520 --> 00:38:04,440 Dongfang Shuo declared that this memorial was submitted jointly with others 494 00:38:04,480 --> 00:38:05,800 but denies it now 495 00:38:05,840 --> 00:38:07,840 I believe there must be a reason for this 496 00:38:07,880 --> 00:38:10,600 An investigation is required before convicting him according to the law 497 00:38:10,920 --> 00:38:14,560 Dongfang Shuo has contributed in safeguarding the state. Please show mercy 498 00:38:15,680 --> 00:38:18,680 Your Majesty. I would give up my title of nobility for Dongfang Shuo's life 499 00:38:18,880 --> 00:38:23,280 Your Majesty, Dongfang Shuo is too vicious to be pardoned 500 00:38:26,800 --> 00:38:27,480 Enough 501 00:38:29,480 --> 00:38:31,680 - Dongfang Shuo. - Yes, Your Majesty 502 00:38:32,640 --> 00:38:34,040 You delude yourself in court affairs 503 00:38:34,840 --> 00:38:40,800 you should be executed for isolating me from benevolence and loyalty 504 00:38:40,920 --> 00:38:45,080 but since you've made great contributions to the court before 505 00:38:45,120 --> 00:38:46,920 I shall spare your life 506 00:38:48,200 --> 00:38:52,680 Your salary will be forfeited for a year, and you'll stay home for a month 507 00:38:58,560 --> 00:39:03,280 Long live Your Majesty. Thank you for sparing my life 508 00:39:08,320 --> 00:39:11,400 You poked your nose into others' business 509 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:16,120 This is between them as mother and son. It has nothing to do with you 510 00:39:16,360 --> 00:39:18,920 and you had to step in between 511 00:39:20,360 --> 00:39:21,040 Are you satisfied now? 512 00:39:22,200 --> 00:39:24,760 You've lost a full year's dining money 513 00:39:25,840 --> 00:39:28,240 Shall we live on air now? 514 00:39:29,080 --> 00:39:30,800 Those most heinous officials should be cursed 515 00:39:30,800 --> 00:39:34,840 Usually, they're so sure of themselves with intense passion 516 00:39:34,960 --> 00:39:38,080 But when it comes to court meetings, they all act like timid turtles 517 00:39:38,920 --> 00:39:40,600 and you're the only one taking the blows 518 00:39:42,600 --> 00:39:43,400 Strange 519 00:39:46,760 --> 00:39:50,280 No. Those officials shouldn't take the blame 520 00:39:51,440 --> 00:39:52,160 Then who is to blame? 521 00:39:53,000 --> 00:39:56,360 Someone must have covertly changed their minds 522 00:39:57,480 --> 00:40:02,080 Did the Empress Dowager persuade them into this? 523 00:40:03,240 --> 00:40:03,920 Empress Dowager 524 00:40:05,760 --> 00:40:07,760 She doesn't have that kind of influence now 525 00:40:10,640 --> 00:40:11,560 Then you mean His Majesty? 526 00:40:13,520 --> 00:40:16,960 - It can't be. You're helping him. - That's right 527 00:40:17,520 --> 00:40:19,000 An emperor's mind is always unpredictable 528 00:40:20,200 --> 00:40:22,680 My Lord, My Lady, Mr. Jing and Mrs. Jing are visiting 529 00:40:24,120 --> 00:40:25,680 Why have them suddenly come? 530 00:40:26,560 --> 00:40:28,320 Don't mind the reason 531 00:40:28,360 --> 00:40:30,160 They're your friends. You can't turn them away 532 00:40:30,440 --> 00:40:32,320 When have I said anything about turning them away? 533 00:40:32,880 --> 00:40:33,840 Then ask them to come in 534 00:40:37,240 --> 00:40:38,520 Mr. Jing? 535 00:40:38,760 --> 00:40:41,280 Why are you still sitting here? Go! 536 00:40:43,560 --> 00:40:49,360 Wait, can't I just join you guys? Should I go jump in the lake?41922

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