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His Majesty had to keep his promise
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He can't be recorded
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as an Emperor who has gone back on his word in the history books
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Well, that's too good for Dongfang Shuo!
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That's it
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His Majesty is full-fledged, and I'm old
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I can no longer deal with all those things
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Sister, I came to report to you
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a solid message today
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Dongfang Shuo is colluding with Liu Hao,
the Crown Prince of Jingchu
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to plot a rebellion
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Who told you this?
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A friend of mine in Jingchu informed me
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Dongfang Shuo is indeed vexing
and hard to deal with
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but he would never incite rebellion
against His Majesty
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Sister, this time, Liu Hao sent Liu Nan
to the capital
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to establish contact with Dongfang Shuo
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This is just hearsay. Where's
your evidence?
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Sister
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people change
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Since Dongfang Shuo was dismissed
from office
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he has harbored deep resentment
towards you
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Over time, he has redirected his anger
towards His Majesty
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Those with weaknesses are susceptible
to evil influences
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Now that Dongfang Shuo
has a weakness
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Liu Hao's evil influences
will certainly come
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It's logical
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But His Majesty reinstated Dongfang Shuo
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his weakness has gone
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But that was after
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Liu Nan contacted him
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These are still merely your speculations
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I have a friend in Jingchu
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who informed me of the specific
conspiracy of them
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So, this is confirmed to be true?
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Yes
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Then you should report it to His Majesty immediately
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No, not yet
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On second thought
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Sister, you were right earlier
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We need evidence
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Without it, His Majesty will protect
Dongfang Shuo again
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I've asked my friend in Jingchu
to monitor discreetly
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When the time comes, with evidence
in hand
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Dongfang Shuo will be doomed!
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My dear
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The tofu is sold out
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The ones for the noon session were sold out long ago
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and the ones for the evening session
haven't been made yet
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Qiu Hu, it's me
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There's nothing left, go home
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Who the hell are you?
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It's you, Chamberlain Yang
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Why didn't you come earlier
if you wanted tofu?
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Where's Dongfang Shuo? Have him come out to receive the decree
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- What decree? - The imperial decree!
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His Majesty has issued a decree
for Dongfang Shuo
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Chamberlain Yang, does His Majesty
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also want to enjoy free tofu
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- like Consort Wei? - Nonsense!
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Chamberlain Yang
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The imperial decree is here. Dongfang Shuo, prepare to receive it
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I will humbly head the decree
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His Majesty ordered that
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- you shall resume your position and duties at the court. - Understood
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Long may Your Majesty reign!
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Dear! Sis!
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What's going on? Why so jumpy?
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Great news! We will no longer
have to work!
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- What great news! - What happened?
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The eunuch surnamed Yang from the palace just said that
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His Majesty has reinstated my brother-in-law to his official position!
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Really?
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It seems
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I can be a proper lord again
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and I won't have to sell this lousy tofu
anymore! It's true, come on
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If they didn't let him hold office
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I would've felt injustice for him
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But now that he's regained his position
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I somehow get nervous and alarmed
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What are you afraid of?
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We'll have a nice house again
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- Right, we don't have to grind this lousy tofu anymore. - Exactly
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They say sailing and traveling are risky
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but now I find
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holding an official position lawfully
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is the riskiest thing
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What if Dongfang Shuo
gets demoted again?
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What will we live on by then?
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We can't stop this tofu business
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Sis
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do you mean
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I can't be
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a respected and well-off lord?
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Am I only allowed to be a waiter?
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Yes
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I'll still be the head
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sister-in-law will still be the second-in-command and the accountant
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And you will still be the waiter
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seating guests and instructing servants
to grind tofu
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But, why can you two be the bosses
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and I'm only
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Dear, she kicked me!
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Screw you! Don't stand here
blocking the way
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You're causing inconvenience everywhere
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I can't believe it!
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- Dongfang Shuo. - At your service
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How do you feel about reinstating to your former position?
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I get salary from Your Majesty, so I'll take care of your concerns
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I'm willing to serve at Your Majesty's
command at any cost
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That's a good attitude
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I'll be observing your performance
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Ministers
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yesterday Wei Qing reported that
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the Xiongnu are amassing troops on the border, eyeing our heartland
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He suggests I take military action
to secure the border
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But we must ensure internal stability
before that
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I have received secret reports
indicating that
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some feudal lords have ulterior motives
due to their military power
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which have left me unsettled
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Therefore
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I have pondered tirelessly
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and finally found a potent remedy to quell the rebellious feudal lords
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Your Majesty possesses incomparable
wisdom and insight
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Undoubtedly, your idea must be ingenious
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The strategy I conceived is called
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the Participation of Interests policy
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Wondering what that means?
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Today, I will explain it to you
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What? Participation of Interests?
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Who came up with such a
venomous scheme?
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It's likely His Majesty's idea
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His Majesty has always viewed the feudatories as potential threats
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constantly pondering how to
scheme against us
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His Majesty contemplates day and night
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so any idea can come to him
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- Where did you hear about this?
- I heard it from
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Wang Xiu, the maternal uncle
of His Majesty
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When will it be implemented?
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If nothing goes wrong
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it'll be decreed soon
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Your Majesty, how wise you are!
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This is truly a brilliant scheme!
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Only a sagacious sovereign
like Your Majesty
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could possess such extraordinary insight!
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- Your Majesty. - Dongfang Shuo
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What do you think of this scheme
I've proposed?
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Your Majesty's scheme
is indeed profound
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but implementing it now might not
be prudent
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It could lead to widespread chaos
if rushed
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Are you suggesting that
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if I enact the Participation of
Interests policy
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the various feudal lords may rebel?
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That's what I believe
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Anyone who dares to rebel
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will be quelled immediately!
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- Your Majesty… - Enough
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Dongfang Shuo, you've claimed numerous times before that
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you could devise a clever plan to curb the power of the feudal lords
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Yet, up until now
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I haven't seen you propose a single idea
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Now, having come up with one myself
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you vehemently object
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Do you feel that because I have
outsmarted you
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you've lost face?
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Your Majesty
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I have no pride in front of you
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You know, there'll always be smarter people than you
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It's commendable that you recognize
your limitations
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It's rarely seen
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Ministers
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my determination to implement this new policy is resolute
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Liu Che, this ruthless bastard! Ruthless!
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Your Highness must act decisively
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When your brothers found this out
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they would be growling in response
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If those little brats
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dare to make a move
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I won't show mercy!
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No, this is exactly what
His Majesty desires
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He's just waiting for chaos
within the feudatories
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so he can step in
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You are my trusted confidant, tell me what should we do?
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Concerning the current situation
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Your Highness will have to
burn the bridge
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It's better to fight to the death than to await the doom
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Perhaps there's still a chance of victory
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How much chance do you estimate?
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With the power of Jingchu alone
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Your Highness has a 50% chance
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Fortunately, we have many forces
at our disposal
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Once the Participation of Interests policy
is announced
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the feudal lords will be filled
with indignation
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If Your Highness issues a call to arms
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they will undoubtedly respond actively
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If two or three more feudal lords
give full support
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Your Highness will have an 80% chance
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If we can contact the Xiongnu to divert the imperial forces
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victory will be firmly within
Your Highness's grasp!
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But we have had no prior dealings
with the Xiongnu
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How can we establish contact?
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There is one person who can assist Your Highness in this matter
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Who?
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Li Zun, Liu Che's mortal enemy
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and the cousin of Prince Liang
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who is hiding on the outskirts of Longxi
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Right
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Liu Che killed the cousin he revered most
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so he will surely assist me
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to seek revenge on Liu Che
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Apart from rebellion
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can't you suggest anything else?
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If His Majesty's policy is implemented
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Father, in just a few generations
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the Jingchu feudatory you've built
for so many years
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will surely be gone
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Can you bear
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to see your descendants reduced
to commoners?
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Right now, the eyes of all other feudal lords are on us!
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Once we make a move
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the whole realm will inevitably
fall into chaos
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We don't have to rebel right from the start
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Father, we can contact
various feudal lords
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to submit a memorial in joint names
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urging His Majesty to rescind this policy
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Since it's issued
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His Majesty won't retract it
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Then, let's fight them!
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What are you up to?
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I'll offer you some advice
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- Stall in the open, and see which way
the winds will blow. - Stall
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As for your brothers
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as long as I'm around
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they won't dare to cause trouble for you
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Your Highness, we can't delay
in this matter!
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But my old man has always been timid
and cautious
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desiring nothing more than to maintain the status quo
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In my opinion, for Your Highness
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this is both a challenge and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
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We mustn't let this chance slip
through our fingers!
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But how should we handle my old man?
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His Highness has a nature inclined towards leisure and detachment
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When the time comes, it might be best
to find a quiet place for him
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to engage in scholarly pursuits and live out his years peacefully
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Are you suggesting
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confining my Father?
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Out of sight, out of mind
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It's been a month since the Participation
of Interests was enacted
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Why haven't we seen any reactions
from below?
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I anticipated
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they would employ both soft and
hard tactics
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But I'm not afraid
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because every feudal lord
has numerous sons
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and they will stir up trouble themselves
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Your Majesty, your wisdom shines brightly
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However, I still have some
lingering concerns
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At present, the authority in the various feudatories
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is firmly held by their princes
and crown princes
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The other sons of feudal lords
are unarmed
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making it difficult to contend against the princes and crown princes
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Your Majesty
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we cannot afford to wait any longer
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We must explore alternative means
to encourage action
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How?
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Your Majesty could dispatch
several ministers
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to the feudatories to oversee the implementation of the policy
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With the support of the court
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other sons of feudal lords will surely
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stand up for their rights
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If any prince or crown prince dares to defy the decree
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I will take the opportunity
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to strip the crown prince of his inheritance
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and divide the fiefdom among
the other princes
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Your Majesty!
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Your Majesty!
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Why the rush?
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General Li Guang from the border
has sent an urgent report
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The Chanyu of Xiongnu is leading 200,000 troops to invade our borders!
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This Chanyu is truly despicable
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He repeatedly launches incursions
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posing a grave threat to our Great Han
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I have decided to personally lead an expedition
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marching into their territory and swatting down the enemies
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We will vanquish the Xiongnu
in one fell swoop
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cleansing our Great Han of decades of shame!
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Your Majesty, I believe that
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as the esteemed ruler of all
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you should preside at the central court
and oversee the situation
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I am willing to lead the troops in battle
290
00:16:44,200 --> 00:16:48,040
Your Majesty, leading troops to war
is a duty of skilled generals
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Your Majesty need not embark on a personal expedition
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No
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Considering the heroic conquests
of Emperor Gaozu
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I, as his descendant bearing a title
with the meaning of valiant
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aspire to emulate
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his gallant charges across the battlefield
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Your Majesty!
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The fate of the realm rests
on your shoulders
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If any mishap were to occur
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the consequences would be catastrophic
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Ming Fei
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I have not yet set out for battle
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and you're already speaking of such ominous words
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Your Majesty
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- Dongfang Shuo have something
to report. - No
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Your Majesty, I have no report to make
307
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Your Majesty
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I earnestly implore you to prioritize the stability of the nation
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and reconsider your decision to personally lead the expedition
310
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Your Majesty, please rescind
this decision!
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- Rise. - Thanks, Your Majesty
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Dongfang Shuo
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At your service
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Do you support my decision to personally
lead the expedition?
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Your Majesty, I didn't express any support
316
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So, are you opposed to it, like the others?
317
00:18:06,280 --> 00:18:09,160
Your Majesty, I didn't say
I'm opposed either
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Then what exactly do you intend to do?
319
00:18:14,480 --> 00:18:17,160
I intend to do nothing
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I was just standing here, dutiful and quiet
321
00:18:21,160 --> 00:18:23,600
without moving or making a sound
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Dongfang Shuo, how dare you!
323
00:18:27,320 --> 00:18:30,100
Typically, you speak eloquently and assert yourself in every situation
324
00:18:30,440 --> 00:18:32,260
Why are you so tight-lipped today
325
00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:33,560
not saying a word?
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Your Majesty
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00:18:35,520 --> 00:18:39,280
forcing someone who has nothing
to say to speak
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is like forcing a rooster to lay eggs
329
00:18:46,800 --> 00:18:50,000
You must have something on your mind,
yet deliberately withhold it
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Your Majesty
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I'm afraid
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I'm afraid that I might accidentally say something wrong
333
00:18:56,560 --> 00:18:59,920
and Your Majesty will expel me
from the court again
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00:19:00,880 --> 00:19:02,000
In my lifetime
335
00:19:02,040 --> 00:19:04,560
I don't want to be without
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the sight of your kind face
337
00:19:08,200 --> 00:19:09,440
Today, you must speak
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If you don't speak
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00:19:11,880 --> 00:19:13,560
I will have you expelled
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00:19:14,680 --> 00:19:15,440
Then
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00:19:16,340 --> 00:19:19,160
I guess I must muster the courage
to say a few words
342
00:19:19,880 --> 00:19:23,800
Your Majesty, please listen with indulgence and leniency
343
00:19:23,800 --> 00:19:26,640
Cut the verbiage. Speak quickly!
344
00:19:26,960 --> 00:19:29,920
I carefully pondered Your Majesty's
intentions
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00:19:30,400 --> 00:19:32,880
and believe that this act is a sign of your desire
346
00:19:34,100 --> 00:19:36,040
to abdicate the throne
347
00:19:37,560 --> 00:19:38,280
Dongfang Shuo
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00:19:39,200 --> 00:19:40,340
how dare you to speak such nonsense!
349
00:19:41,400 --> 00:19:42,280
Your Majesty, please calm down
350
00:19:42,920 --> 00:19:44,040
Please, calm down
351
00:19:44,080 --> 00:19:46,600
Wasn't it Your Majesty who compelled
me to speak?
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00:19:48,800 --> 00:19:51,040
Your Majesty, speech is not a crime
353
00:19:51,080 --> 00:19:53,520
Please let Dongfang Shuo finish his words
354
00:19:57,520 --> 00:19:58,200
Very well, then
355
00:19:59,880 --> 00:20:00,880
Continue
356
00:20:00,880 --> 00:20:02,440
I'm done
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00:20:08,100 --> 00:20:08,600
Dongfang Shuo
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I fail to understand
359
00:20:10,520 --> 00:20:11,960
why you claim His Majesty
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00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,640
intends to abdicate the throne
361
00:20:14,160 --> 00:20:16,800
Lord Ming, isn't it obvious?
362
00:20:17,280 --> 00:20:19,240
How many feudal lords now fix their eyes
363
00:20:19,280 --> 00:20:22,080
intently on His Majesty's throne?
364
00:20:22,400 --> 00:20:26,080
I'm telling you, they are literally
aching for it!
365
00:20:26,440 --> 00:20:27,520
Dongfang Shuo
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00:20:44,800 --> 00:20:46,520
it appears you're beating around the bush
367
00:20:47,440 --> 00:20:51,520
to express your discontent with the Participation of Interests policy
368
00:20:53,080 --> 00:20:54,520
You've been insisting that
369
00:20:55,320 --> 00:20:57,160
once I implement this policy
370
00:20:57,200 --> 00:20:59,100
the feudal lords across the realm will
stir up trouble
371
00:21:01,100 --> 00:21:03,440
Yet, it's been over a month now
372
00:21:04,560 --> 00:21:05,840
and not a single feudal lord has caused a disturbance
373
00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:09,760
Can you name one? Just one!
374
00:21:10,080 --> 00:21:12,440
Your Majesty, the absence of news about feudal lords causing trouble
375
00:21:12,480 --> 00:21:15,440
doesn't mean it's impossible
376
00:21:18,240 --> 00:21:21,000
Are you proposing a wager again?
377
00:21:25,940 --> 00:21:26,580
Your humble servant
378
00:21:28,600 --> 00:21:29,560
dare not to do that again
379
00:21:31,280 --> 00:21:32,040
However
380
00:21:32,480 --> 00:21:33,760
I still believe that
381
00:21:34,080 --> 00:21:35,720
this time it must be
382
00:21:37,080 --> 00:21:40,800
no, it's possibly another instance
of coordinated action
383
00:21:41,340 --> 00:21:44,000
The strike of the northern Xiongnu
has already begun
384
00:21:44,040 --> 00:21:45,080
Within a few days
385
00:21:45,100 --> 00:21:48,520
unpleasant news from the southern
feudatories will arrive
386
00:21:49,200 --> 00:21:49,640
What do you mean?
387
00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:52,480
Your Majesty, there's an urgent message from the Ministry of Personnel
388
00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:54,840
What urgent message?
389
00:21:56,300 --> 00:21:57,020
Read it
390
00:21:57,600 --> 00:22:00,680
Fifteen feudal lords, including the Princes
of Jingchu, Hengshan
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00:22:00,720 --> 00:22:05,340
Yan, and Qi, have jointly submitted
a memorial
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00:22:05,340 --> 00:22:08,080
earnestly requesting Your Majesty
to issue an edict
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00:22:09,840 --> 00:22:11,760
abolishing the Participation of
Interests policy
394
00:22:52,560 --> 00:22:55,140
Greetings, Your Majesty
395
00:22:56,540 --> 00:22:57,140
Zifu, here you are
396
00:22:58,380 --> 00:22:59,140
What brings you here?
397
00:23:05,980 --> 00:23:06,500
Your Majesty
398
00:23:07,400 --> 00:23:10,560
I heard that you haven't had your meal
at noon
399
00:23:11,440 --> 00:23:14,880
I was a bit worried, so I came
400
00:23:16,880 --> 00:23:20,080
Who said I didn't eat? It's just
401
00:23:20,800 --> 00:23:21,920
Just what?
402
00:23:24,840 --> 00:23:25,440
It's just nothing
403
00:23:26,920 --> 00:23:29,680
Zifu, don't worry, my appetite is fine
404
00:23:30,280 --> 00:23:32,520
I just don't feel like eating right now
405
00:23:33,840 --> 00:23:36,680
Your Majesty, I am your consort
406
00:23:37,280 --> 00:23:39,080
I should share your joys and sorrows
407
00:23:40,160 --> 00:23:43,080
and worry about what worries you
408
00:23:59,540 --> 00:24:00,020
Your Majesty!
409
00:24:02,340 --> 00:24:03,760
Greetings, Your Majesty
410
00:24:04,240 --> 00:24:04,920
Uncle, what's the matter?
411
00:24:06,240 --> 00:24:08,160
Qiankunzi sent a letter from Jingchu
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00:24:08,200 --> 00:24:10,520
He claimed the sudden attack
of the Xiongnu
413
00:24:10,560 --> 00:24:12,800
was because Liu Hao, the crown prince
of Jingchu
414
00:24:12,840 --> 00:24:15,920
reached an understanding
with the Xiongnu
415
00:24:15,960 --> 00:24:17,880
with the help of Li Zun, the cousin
of Prince Liang
416
00:24:18,400 --> 00:24:21,600
Liu Hao intends to divert the imperial forces northward
417
00:24:21,640 --> 00:24:23,520
taking advantage of the vulnerability
of Chang'an
418
00:24:23,560 --> 00:24:27,400
to lead the Jingchu army himself to attack
419
00:24:27,640 --> 00:24:29,340
aiming to usurp the throne!
420
00:24:47,920 --> 00:24:51,160
I really appreciate you bringing me tofu
every day
421
00:24:52,340 --> 00:24:53,100
It's okay
422
00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:57,400
My husband Dongfang Shuo said, as long as Your Highness likes it
423
00:24:57,440 --> 00:24:59,640
our family will provide you with tofu for life
424
00:25:00,220 --> 00:25:01,700
How's Dongfang Shuo these days?
425
00:25:05,340 --> 00:25:06,440
It's hard to put it into words
426
00:25:08,680 --> 00:25:09,800
I can't tell
427
00:25:14,320 --> 00:25:16,800
- His Majesty, however, is not
in good spirits. - Really?
428
00:25:18,660 --> 00:25:20,680
- Are you pleased about it? - No
429
00:25:21,960 --> 00:25:24,920
Dongfang Shuo foresaw that His Majesty
might not be in high spirits
430
00:25:25,520 --> 00:25:27,720
He said it's because His Majesty
431
00:25:27,760 --> 00:25:30,680
hasn't seen the little tricks he used to
perform in a long while
432
00:25:31,680 --> 00:25:35,080
Whenever His Majesty sees the little performances
433
00:25:35,100 --> 00:25:36,880
Dongfang Shuo puts on, his mood
always improves
434
00:25:43,200 --> 00:25:44,920
Lüyu, that's great!
435
00:25:45,680 --> 00:25:48,400
- Today's earnings are a hundred more
than yesterday. - Really?
436
00:25:48,840 --> 00:25:50,100
At this rate, in less than a year
437
00:25:50,160 --> 00:25:52,240
we'll have earned back the money
for the tofu shop
438
00:25:53,440 --> 00:25:54,000
By then
439
00:25:54,560 --> 00:25:55,880
we can open another tofu shop
440
00:25:56,640 --> 00:25:57,600
In another year
441
00:25:57,640 --> 00:26:00,080
we'll have earned back the money
for two tofu shops!
442
00:26:01,560 --> 00:26:02,640
You don't act like a man at all
443
00:26:05,920 --> 00:26:07,080
The master of our house
444
00:26:07,100 --> 00:26:09,240
is planning to put all his cleverness
and energy
445
00:26:09,280 --> 00:26:10,440
into running the tofu shop
446
00:26:11,000 --> 00:26:12,800
My dear, those are two different matters
447
00:26:12,840 --> 00:26:14,800
Don't underestimate your husband!
448
00:26:15,340 --> 00:26:17,680
Did you actually deliver the message
to Consort Wei
449
00:26:17,680 --> 00:26:19,240
as I instructed?
450
00:26:19,280 --> 00:26:22,640
You keep asking, it's been over a dozen times today! I told her
451
00:26:24,280 --> 00:26:24,960
I told her!
452
00:26:26,040 --> 00:26:28,100
So why hasn't His Majesty called me
to the palace yet?
453
00:26:28,100 --> 00:26:29,240
You must be dreaming!
454
00:26:29,240 --> 00:26:30,520
Why would the Emperor summon you
to the palace?
455
00:26:30,560 --> 00:26:31,800
To wash His Majesty's feet?
456
00:26:33,320 --> 00:26:36,200
Stop arguing! Chamberlain Yang
from the palace is here
457
00:26:39,100 --> 00:26:39,960
Greetings, Chamberlain Yang
458
00:26:40,200 --> 00:26:43,200
By order of Noble Consort Wei, Dongfang Shuo is summoned to the palace
459
00:26:43,880 --> 00:26:44,880
I appreciate Her Highness's favor
460
00:26:49,160 --> 00:26:51,100
Behold, Your Highness
461
00:26:52,720 --> 00:26:53,960
This is a coin
462
00:26:54,680 --> 00:26:58,240
Other than that, I have nothing
on my hand
463
00:26:58,760 --> 00:27:01,340
Good, now watch closely
464
00:27:01,840 --> 00:27:03,440
Let's cover it up
465
00:27:07,720 --> 00:27:09,760
Then, take a look
466
00:27:10,340 --> 00:27:11,400
These are two lids
467
00:27:12,080 --> 00:27:13,880
It's not here, right?
468
00:27:16,720 --> 00:27:18,340
Then we cover it up
469
00:27:22,080 --> 00:27:23,000
Which way did the coin go?
470
00:27:25,100 --> 00:27:26,100
Over here
471
00:27:26,800 --> 00:27:28,680
Let's check
472
00:27:29,920 --> 00:27:33,320
The coin here is gone
473
00:27:34,760 --> 00:27:37,520
Seems like you guessed it wrong.
Let's check this side
474
00:27:42,160 --> 00:27:44,720
Why is the coin gone? Where is it?
475
00:27:47,000 --> 00:27:49,520
- Let's take another look.
- Hail the Emperor!
476
00:27:52,760 --> 00:27:54,480
Greetings, Your Majesty
477
00:27:54,480 --> 00:27:56,040
Greetings, Your Majesty
478
00:27:56,040 --> 00:27:56,920
Please rise
479
00:27:59,560 --> 00:28:02,280
Come on over, my precious son
480
00:28:04,240 --> 00:28:05,440
Your Majesty
481
00:28:05,480 --> 00:28:09,320
I'm performing a trick for Her Highness
and His Highness
482
00:28:11,440 --> 00:28:14,480
- Sit down. - Thanks, Your Majesty.
- Come, son
483
00:28:21,800 --> 00:28:25,160
Your Highness, let's do it again,
shall we?
484
00:28:25,600 --> 00:28:26,280
Behold
485
00:28:27,320 --> 00:28:27,800
I cover it up
486
00:28:30,560 --> 00:28:31,520
Which way did it go?
487
00:28:34,100 --> 00:28:37,440
Here? No, it's gone over here
488
00:28:43,760 --> 00:28:46,040
Okay, you should go to bed
489
00:28:46,160 --> 00:28:48,080
No, I still want to watch
490
00:28:49,520 --> 00:28:51,800
Let's do it again. Behold
491
00:28:52,440 --> 00:28:53,040
Watch carefully
492
00:28:54,920 --> 00:28:56,760
I cover it up
493
00:28:57,960 --> 00:29:00,400
It's not over here. Then I blow on it
494
00:29:00,920 --> 00:29:02,380
- And it goes over. - It's not there
495
00:29:02,380 --> 00:29:04,460
It is here. See?
496
00:29:13,940 --> 00:29:14,500
Your Majesty
497
00:29:15,600 --> 00:29:19,560
I've been having nightmares for days
recently, and I'm in a trance
498
00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:23,200
so I lost the skill to perform
the magic trick
499
00:29:24,160 --> 00:29:25,880
I don't want you to lose it. I still
want to watch
500
00:29:25,880 --> 00:29:27,360
Alright, son
501
00:29:28,120 --> 00:29:29,600
You should go to sleep
502
00:29:32,140 --> 00:29:33,200
Come on
503
00:29:39,400 --> 00:29:43,520
Your Majesty, I am sorry for being useless
504
00:29:51,200 --> 00:29:52,000
Dongfang Shuo
505
00:29:53,480 --> 00:29:55,840
how can you, the man full of yourself
506
00:29:57,080 --> 00:29:59,680
ever go into a trance?
507
00:29:59,960 --> 00:30:00,760
I am sick
508
00:30:01,680 --> 00:30:02,120
Of what?
509
00:30:03,000 --> 00:30:03,860
Autumnophobia
510
00:30:04,540 --> 00:30:05,720
Autumnophobia?
511
00:30:06,840 --> 00:30:08,920
How come I've never heard
of this disease?
512
00:30:09,200 --> 00:30:11,920
Your Majesty has already
punished me twice
513
00:30:12,720 --> 00:30:15,240
and I know good things
never happen thrice
514
00:30:16,200 --> 00:30:18,880
If Your Majesty punishes me
for the third time
515
00:30:19,120 --> 00:30:21,680
my head will truly be gone
516
00:30:23,000 --> 00:30:26,120
So I am in fear and anxiety all day long
517
00:30:26,600 --> 00:30:28,240
dreading the coming of autumn
518
00:30:28,680 --> 00:30:30,960
For autumn is the time when everything withers
519
00:30:30,960 --> 00:30:33,160
and the time of executing prisoners
520
00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:36,520
Therefore, my physical strength
is rapidly declining
521
00:30:36,560 --> 00:30:39,480
and my mind is getting more lost
522
00:30:39,600 --> 00:30:42,760
which makes me incapable of
523
00:30:42,760 --> 00:30:45,560
transferring even this small coin around
524
00:30:49,880 --> 00:30:50,520
Dongfang Shuo
525
00:30:51,640 --> 00:30:53,560
if you have anything on your mind,
spill the beans
526
00:30:54,360 --> 00:30:55,600
Don't make insinuations!
527
00:30:55,920 --> 00:30:58,400
Then, please hang in there, Your Majesty
528
00:30:58,440 --> 00:30:59,560
I'll now let out
529
00:30:59,560 --> 00:31:03,800
the unbearable idea about how to quell the rebellion
530
00:31:03,840 --> 00:31:05,440
of Liu Hao of Jingchu for Your Majesty
531
00:31:09,960 --> 00:31:10,840
Ministers
532
00:31:12,080 --> 00:31:17,280
after much consideration, I have resolved
to lead the expedition
533
00:31:17,280 --> 00:31:20,240
to defeat the Xiongnu, ensuring
a lasting peace
534
00:31:21,120 --> 00:31:21,960
Your Majesty!
535
00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:24,480
Your Majesty, please don't embark
on this expedition!
536
00:31:24,480 --> 00:31:28,120
Many feudal lords resent the Participation of Interests policy
537
00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:29,360
Your Majesty decreed
538
00:31:29,520 --> 00:31:32,960
so leaving the capital now might lead
to undesirable consequences
539
00:31:36,440 --> 00:31:39,360
I have reviewed the joint memorial submitted by the feudal lords
540
00:31:39,360 --> 00:31:42,040
and I have issued a decree rejecting their appeal
541
00:31:43,200 --> 00:31:46,520
Our immediate concern is to vanquish
the Xiongnu threat
542
00:31:46,560 --> 00:31:50,400
after which I will address the concerns
of the feudal lords
543
00:31:50,800 --> 00:31:53,880
Then, the nation and the foundation of the country will be at stake!
544
00:31:53,920 --> 00:31:54,600
Your Majesty!
545
00:31:56,600 --> 00:31:58,000
Lord Ming Fei
546
00:31:58,040 --> 00:32:01,560
your words may have been
a bit exaggerated
547
00:32:01,960 --> 00:32:04,120
Dongfang Shuo, your reluctance to offer
direct advice to the ruler
548
00:32:04,120 --> 00:32:06,480
makes you a base person who only plays it safe
549
00:32:08,400 --> 00:32:09,160
Lord Ming Fei
550
00:32:09,880 --> 00:32:10,680
Your Majesty
551
00:32:11,040 --> 00:32:13,720
Lord Ming Fei is fishing for fame
and reputation!
552
00:32:13,920 --> 00:32:15,920
He wants Your Majesty to execute him
553
00:32:15,960 --> 00:32:17,160
so that he can leave a lasting legacy
in history
554
00:32:17,160 --> 00:32:20,120
Your Majesty, you mustn't fall for it
555
00:32:20,520 --> 00:32:23,960
Of course, I won't be fooled by him
556
00:32:25,320 --> 00:32:25,960
Go back to your position
557
00:32:31,960 --> 00:32:33,000
Minister Dongfang
558
00:32:33,960 --> 00:32:34,880
At your service
559
00:32:35,600 --> 00:32:37,640
At moments like this
560
00:32:37,680 --> 00:32:41,640
you're always the one who understands me the best
561
00:32:42,960 --> 00:32:45,680
Thank you, Your Majesty. However
562
00:32:47,080 --> 00:32:51,080
I have a small suggestion
563
00:32:51,760 --> 00:32:53,440
What is it? Please share it now
564
00:32:53,960 --> 00:32:55,720
Your Majesty, for this northern expedition
565
00:32:55,720 --> 00:32:59,840
it is imperative to bring a young and beautiful princess along
566
00:33:00,600 --> 00:33:01,360
A princess?
567
00:33:05,560 --> 00:33:08,360
Dongfang Shuo, you're in the court!
568
00:33:09,000 --> 00:33:10,400
Are such words even appropriate?
569
00:33:11,920 --> 00:33:15,240
Lord Wang, I'm speaking with His Majesty
570
00:33:17,560 --> 00:33:21,400
Your Majesty, back when Emperor Gaozu
was besieged in Baideng
571
00:33:21,880 --> 00:33:24,920
it was solely due to the Han concubine
by the Chanyu's side
572
00:33:24,960 --> 00:33:26,600
who persistently persuaded the Chanyu
573
00:33:26,640 --> 00:33:28,240
that Emperor Gaozu managed
to escape peril
574
00:33:28,680 --> 00:33:30,040
In the event of Your Majesty leading the expedition this time and
575
00:33:30,080 --> 00:33:32,800
by any chance, facing a situation akin to Emperor Gaozu's entrapment
576
00:33:32,840 --> 00:33:34,160
on some hillside
577
00:33:34,160 --> 00:33:37,720
Your Majesty can offer the princess as a solution
578
00:33:37,840 --> 00:33:40,880
This will also save the day
579
00:33:41,960 --> 00:33:42,600
Dongfang Shuo
580
00:33:44,240 --> 00:33:44,880
you!
581
00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:49,560
You're launching veiled accusations and relentless attack against me!
582
00:33:49,560 --> 00:33:50,720
Your Majesty
583
00:33:51,160 --> 00:33:52,400
I am genuinely
584
00:33:52,400 --> 00:33:54,600
looking out for your best interests!
585
00:33:54,800 --> 00:33:57,120
I don't think so
586
00:33:57,600 --> 00:33:58,360
Your Majesty
587
00:33:58,400 --> 00:34:00,200
Dongfang Shuo has uttered
outrageous words
588
00:34:00,200 --> 00:34:03,280
in the court to slander you. He deserves
the gravest punishment!
589
00:34:03,560 --> 00:34:06,280
I implore Your Majesty to hold Dongfang Shuo accountable
590
00:34:06,640 --> 00:34:09,400
- Guards! - At your service
591
00:34:10,040 --> 00:34:13,600
Drag this treacherous rebel out
592
00:34:13,600 --> 00:34:14,700
and execute him!
593
00:34:15,200 --> 00:34:16,600
Your Majesty, I am innocent!
594
00:34:16,960 --> 00:34:21,080
Your Majesty, while Dongfang Shuo's
words may be improper
595
00:34:21,120 --> 00:34:22,760
his intention to advise is still genuine
596
00:34:23,120 --> 00:34:25,040
I implore Your Majesty to spare
Dongfang Shuo's life
597
00:34:25,560 --> 00:34:26,360
Your Majesty
598
00:34:27,080 --> 00:34:29,880
if you embark on the expedition,
it is inauspicious
599
00:34:29,920 --> 00:34:31,320
to execute a minister before the army is mobilized!
600
00:34:32,500 --> 00:34:33,140
Very well
601
00:34:34,400 --> 00:34:36,480
- Dongfang Shuo. - Yes, Your Majesty?
602
00:34:38,600 --> 00:34:42,560
Today, I won't execute you, not because
I lack the courage
603
00:34:44,020 --> 00:34:47,680
You'll be spared from a death sentence,
but not other punishments
604
00:34:47,700 --> 00:34:48,620
- Guards! - At your service
605
00:34:49,200 --> 00:34:52,000
Flog Dongfang Shuo 40 times
606
00:34:52,320 --> 00:34:54,400
then banish him from the palace! He shall never be employed again
607
00:34:54,880 --> 00:34:55,560
Your Majesty!
608
00:34:55,960 --> 00:34:57,360
I'm… I'm wrongly accused!
609
00:34:57,640 --> 00:35:00,480
Your Majesty, I am genuinely looking out
for your best interests!
610
00:35:00,520 --> 00:35:02,480
Your Majesty!
611
00:35:03,880 --> 00:35:06,120
Your Highness!
612
00:35:06,800 --> 00:35:07,920
- Your Highness! - What's the matter?
613
00:35:08,640 --> 00:35:10,480
Dongfang Shuo was flogged heavily
40 times
614
00:35:10,520 --> 00:35:12,200
and banished from the palace, never to be reinstated
615
00:35:12,680 --> 00:35:13,640
I've already got wind of it
616
00:35:15,080 --> 00:35:16,640
Your Highness, how did you receive
the news so quickly?
617
00:35:16,880 --> 00:35:18,480
Before the joint memorial
was even sent out
618
00:35:18,520 --> 00:35:19,400
I already dispatched someone
to Chang'an
619
00:35:19,960 --> 00:35:21,000
My spies are watching
620
00:35:21,040 --> 00:35:22,480
all the winds of Chang'an
621
00:35:22,520 --> 00:35:26,080
- and will report to me. - Understood
622
00:35:27,920 --> 00:35:28,560
Your Highness
623
00:35:29,280 --> 00:35:33,440
have you considered reviving this non-threatening brainiac
624
00:35:33,480 --> 00:35:34,480
and using him for your own purposes?
625
00:35:35,700 --> 00:35:36,960
He used to show no respect
626
00:35:37,600 --> 00:35:39,920
and repeatedly rejected me
627
00:35:39,960 --> 00:35:43,400
That was because he still had some
illusions about the Emperor
628
00:35:43,760 --> 00:35:45,880
Now, those illusions were shattered
629
00:35:45,920 --> 00:35:47,000
Your Highness
630
00:35:47,840 --> 00:35:50,160
as long as you send a trusted person
631
00:35:50,200 --> 00:35:52,600
with a letter written by you
632
00:35:52,640 --> 00:35:56,360
you can surely entice this great talent
633
00:35:56,400 --> 00:35:58,040
to Jingchu
634
00:35:58,760 --> 00:36:00,480
Alright, I will write the letter now
635
00:36:00,480 --> 00:36:02,840
and send a trusted envoy to Chang'an
636
00:36:05,960 --> 00:36:06,700
Depart immediately
637
00:36:07,120 --> 00:36:09,160
get it to Chang'an at the swiftest pace
638
00:36:09,400 --> 00:36:11,520
and hand it to Wang Xiu, the Defender-in-chief
639
00:36:21,040 --> 00:36:24,040
Remember, it must be personally delivered to Dongfang Shuo
640
00:36:24,480 --> 00:36:25,700
Understood
641
00:36:52,700 --> 00:36:55,920
The wind is strong atop the tower, please return to the palace
642
00:36:57,560 --> 00:36:58,840
I wish to linger a while longer
643
00:36:59,440 --> 00:37:00,920
General Wei Qing has delivered a report
644
00:37:00,920 --> 00:37:03,520
He and his troops held their ground, repelling the Xiongnu cavalry
645
00:37:10,360 --> 00:37:12,440
The imminent peril lies not in the north
646
00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:16,220
but in the south
647
00:37:23,040 --> 00:37:23,440
Your Majesty!
648
00:37:27,600 --> 00:37:27,980
Your Majesty!
649
00:37:30,760 --> 00:37:31,180
Uncle?
650
00:37:31,900 --> 00:37:32,360
Your Majesty
651
00:37:33,840 --> 00:37:34,920
Qiankunzi has sent a letter
652
00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,880
He wrote that Liu Hao had sent someone
653
00:37:39,920 --> 00:37:41,800
to Chang'an to contact Dongfang Shuo
654
00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:46,640
Issue an order to summon Zhang Tang
immediately to the palace
655
00:37:58,360 --> 00:37:59,840
When we return, my Sis will scold you
656
00:38:04,880 --> 00:38:07,220
May I ask, are you Lord Dongfang?
657
00:38:09,560 --> 00:38:11,320
That's correct, and you are?
658
00:38:11,640 --> 00:38:12,220
Lord Dongfang
659
00:38:12,760 --> 00:38:17,000
- there's an inn over there. Shall we
go up for a chat? - Sure
660
00:38:17,220 --> 00:38:18,480
Fella, please don't follow
661
00:38:18,680 --> 00:38:20,000
I'm only looking for Lord Dongfang
662
00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:23,400
Who? Who are you calling a fella?
I'm his brother-in-law!
663
00:38:23,760 --> 00:38:26,200
Why should I step aside? I deserve
a pleasant drink, too
664
00:38:27,080 --> 00:38:28,320
Lord Dongfang, shall we?
665
00:38:29,040 --> 00:38:31,160
We don't know each other. How can I boldly accept your hospitality?
666
00:38:31,960 --> 00:38:34,800
Lord Dongfang, I'm here on behalf of
Liu Hao of Jingchu
667
00:38:39,280 --> 00:38:39,840
Go back and brew the medicine
668
00:38:40,840 --> 00:38:41,640
This way please
669
00:38:47,960 --> 00:38:50,220
- Your legs are not in good condition, please take it slow. - Thanks
670
00:38:53,520 --> 00:38:55,840
Gentlemen, please come in
671
00:39:00,200 --> 00:39:01,520
Lord Dongfang, please have a seat
672
00:39:06,320 --> 00:39:08,360
Excuse me, I can only squat
673
00:39:09,560 --> 00:39:12,840
- Your legs seem to be seriously injured!
- No, it's my butt
674
00:39:13,760 --> 00:39:15,220
Gentlemen, what would you like?
675
00:39:15,680 --> 00:39:18,120
Bring two pots of good wine
and some exquisite appetizers
676
00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:20,360
Understood, please wait a moment
677
00:39:27,440 --> 00:39:29,920
What task does His Highness
have for me?
678
00:39:36,200 --> 00:39:39,700
Once you read this letter, everything
will be clear
679
00:39:46,040 --> 00:39:47,360
Guards! Seize these two men!
680
00:39:47,800 --> 00:39:49,080
Minister Zhang?
681
00:39:49,760 --> 00:39:50,800
Take them away! Now!
682
00:40:00,960 --> 00:40:01,840
Dongfang Shuo, you are so audacious!
683
00:40:02,440 --> 00:40:06,220
Confess your collusion with the Crown Prince of Jingchu
684
00:40:06,280 --> 00:40:07,160
in a rebellion now!
685
00:40:07,800 --> 00:40:08,680
Minister Zhang
686
00:40:09,700 --> 00:40:12,160
I have never conspired
with any feudal lord
687
00:40:12,880 --> 00:40:16,040
let alone rebellion
688
00:40:16,500 --> 00:40:17,280
Dongfang Shuo
689
00:40:18,120 --> 00:40:20,480
I caught you red-handed
690
00:40:20,500 --> 00:40:22,000
and got enough evidence
to incriminate you
691
00:40:22,760 --> 00:40:23,840
How can you defend for yourself?
692
00:40:24,880 --> 00:40:25,560
Minister Zhang
693
00:40:26,320 --> 00:40:27,960
where is the evidence you speak of?
694
00:40:28,600 --> 00:40:29,680
Can you show it to me?
695
00:40:31,440 --> 00:40:34,120
The messenger who met you at the inn
is a human testimony
696
00:40:35,560 --> 00:40:38,360
and this secret letter from Liu Hao
to you is material evidence
697
00:40:39,640 --> 00:40:41,360
In the letter, Liu Hao explicitly invited you to Jingchu
698
00:40:41,400 --> 00:40:45,220
to conspire for a great cause and partake in glory and wealth
699
00:40:47,440 --> 00:40:49,220
Isn't this rebellion?49622
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