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[The Legend Of Heroes]

[Hot Blooded] [Adapted from The Legend of the Condor Heroes]

[Episode 29]

Oh, no! We're being attacked! Enemy!

Attack!

Report! Your Highness, the Mongols have flown into the city!

Flown into the city?

Quick, ask the Anushtegin King to dispatch troops.

It's too late.

The Mongol cavalry has entered the city.

What?

Your Highness, you must relocate immediately, or it will be too late!

Noyan, although the enemy forces on the east side have been defeated,

they have a large number of troops.

They are flying the banner of the Jin Prince, attempting to regroup and break through.

That's Wanyan Honglie's banner.

Let's go capture this scoundrel now.

Jing, we attacked the city from the south,

the defeated troops are fleeing through the north gate,

the Anushtegin forces have broken out from the west gate,

now there's a group of soldiers carrying King Zhao's banner heading east.

Doesn't this seem strange to you?

The Book of Wumu states,

'Do not be tempted by bait, do not stop an army returning home,

always leave a way out for a surrounded enemy, and do not pursue desperate foes.'

Rong'er, you're right.

Wanyan Honglie is very cunning.

He wouldn't keep flying his banner after a defeat.

So, based on your understanding of Wanyan Honglie,

do you think he would head east or west?

I've got it.

Stop.

Kneel!

Wanyan Honglie, when you were flaunting your power on my grassland,

did you ever imagine this day would come?

Of course I did not.

Back when my Jin Empire was strong and mighty, we should've destroyed you first.

Then we wouldn't have ended up like this.

Enough talk. Kill me.

All right. As you wish.

Jing'er, your father's killer is here.

You should be the one to kill him.

Wanyan Honglie, do you remember the Guo family and the Yang family from Niu Village?

Of course.

My wife, Bao Xi Ruo, was from Niu Village in Lin'an.

Your Guo family lived next door to hers.

I killed your father, Guo Xiao Tian.

Good. It's good that you remember.

Now, put an end to this yourself.

Though I've met such a miserable defeat, I die for the Jin Empire.

You, on the other hand, are a Song man, yet you are fighting for Temujin.

Your father would be turning in his grave.

After wiping out my Jin Empire,

who do you think will be the next to face Temujin's slaughter?

Guo Jing,

Kang'er and I will be waiting for you in the afterlife.

Jing'er, I've said before

that anyone who captures Wanyan Honglie will be greatly rewarded.

What reward do you want?

I'll grant you anything.

Your Majesty, I'd like to ask you for something.

Go on.

Can Hua Zheng and I...

You know perfectly well who those captives belong to.

Ogedei, don't be so unreasonable.

Who's being unreasonable, Chagatai?

- You know who entered the city first. - You...

The Khan is here.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Greetings, Father.

What are you arguing about?

Father, you said that after conquering Samarkand,

the soldiers are free to seize the captives and loot for supplies.

Correct.

This has always been our Mongol custom, to reward the warriors on the battlefield.

Nothing will change that, no matter what.

But when I was taking captives to make them slaves for my tribe today,

Ogedei insisted on fighting me for them.

I thought it was something serious.

So, you're fighting over captives.

Forget it, kill all the captives inside and outside the city.

- Yes, Father. - Kill! Kill! Kill!

Wait.

Your Majesty, you just said that no matter what I ask for, you will grant it.

Does that still hold true?

Are you doubting my word?

What do you want?

Tell me.

I ask that you spare all the people of Samarkand and these captives.

Guo Jing, what are you talking about?

Have you lost your mind from the battles?

Guo Jing, you have a lot of nerve.

Are you really pleading

for the enemy?

These people are innocent.

I beg you to spare them, Your Majesty.

Fine.

Very well.

Your wish is granted.

- Father. - Your Majesty.

Jing has been working so hard for so long.

It's time to replenish his health.

Rong'er.

Jing, you're back.

- Guo Jing. - Hua Zheng, why are you here too?

Am I not allowed to come?

I didn't mean it that way.

- Jing... - I...

You just went to see the Khan, right?

Some things need to be settled sooner or later.

You should tell Hua Zheng the truth.

Rong'er,

I'm sorry.

I didn't ask the Khan to call off the engagement.

So, this is the choice you made.

You've chosen to abandon me.

I see.

I shouldn't have gotten in your way of enjoying a life of luxury.

- No, listen, Rong'er... - Guo Jing.

Hua Zheng, I don't know how to tell you this,

but Rong'er is the only one I love.

Hua Zheng, I'm sorry.

The way of Heaven is to take from the excess and add to the deficient.

Guo Jing.

Guo Jing!

Help me!

Old Venomous Creature, you've done too many evil things.

You deserve this fate.

You're on your own.

Don't go, Guo Jing.

You're looking for Huang Rong, right?

Tell me where Rong'er is.

Promise me you won't hurt me today, and I'll tell you.

You can tell me if you want.

Don't try to lie to me.

I'm not lying.

If you don't save me, you'll never see Huang Rong again.

Hurry up, hurry up!

Thank you for protecting me, God of Mount White Camel.

I'm safe.

I'm safe.

Tell me now, where is Rong'er?

I...

She...

She fell into the quicksand with me.

Her martial arts are too weak.

She had already sunk in before you got here.

You're lying!

See for yourself.

Rong'er...

Rong'er!

Guo Jing, I've finally found you.

Let's go home.

Guo Jing, what's wrong?

Guo Jing!

[A month later]

Father.

Guo Jing, how are you recovering?

Much better, thank you for your concern.

Do you know how worried Hua Zheng has been about you?

I've been thinking of setting a good date for your wedding.

Your Majesty, I still can't...

Let me explain, Guo Jing.

Father, what Guo Jing means is that although we have taken Samarkand,

our enemies haven't been completely defeated.

He still wants to serve you.

With the war ongoing, he doesn't want to think about personal matters.

If that's the case, then I'll respect your wishes.

Come, come and take a look.

The Jin still have an elite force stationed at Tong Pass.

They are well-defended by the mountains to the south and the river to the north,

making a quick defeat difficult.

Ogedei's plan has merit, but a direct assault

would take too long.

Do any of you have other strategies?

Right now, we Mongols have allied with the Song Empire.

After taking Zhongdu from the Jin, the best strategy

is to pass through Song territory, advance through Tang County and Deng County,

and strike directly at the Jin capital, Daliang.

I agree with Tuo Lei.

Jing'er, you are skilled in warfare and have my trust.

What do you think we should do after taking Daliang?

- We shouldn't attack Daliang directly. - What does that mean?

It's neither attacking nor not attacking.

It's attacking by not attacking,

and not attacking by attacking.

'Attacking by not attacking, and not attacking by attacking.'

Excellent.

How excellent.

Jing'er, explain this to your brothers and the generals.

All right.

Daliang is where the Jin emperor resides.

We only need to feign an attack on Daliang.

When the Jin see our forces approaching,

they will surely rush their elite troops from Tong Pass to defend the capital.

The journey from Tong Pass to Daliang is long.

Most of their forces will be exhausted by the time they arrive.

They will be too tired to fight then.

We can rest our troops outside Daliang,

conserving our strength and waiting for the right moment

to crush the Jin forces.

Once their elite troops are defeated,

Daliang will fall without a direct assault.

If we were to attack Daliang directly, it would be difficult

and could leave us vulnerable on both fronts, Your Majesty.

Good strategy.

Here's my order, we will split into three armies to attack the Jin.

Jochi, Chagatai, and Zhe Bie will lead the western front.

The main responsibility of conquering the Jin will be overseen by Ogedei.

Tuo Lei will command the left flank, and Guo Jing will command the right flank.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Jing'er,

do you have any other concerns?

Your Majesty, as we head south, may I bring my mother along?

She hasn't been back to her hometown in many years.

If we win, I'd like to take her back to visit it.

No.

Although the Jin are on the decline, they are still dangerous in their desperation.

If you bring your mother, how will you ensure her safety if the situation changes?

You're right, Your Majesty.

I didn't think it through.

We will surely defeat the Jin in this southern campaign.

I have three silk pouches here, each of you will take one.

Once you conquer Daliang, you will gather in the Jin emperor's throne room

to open them together and follow the orders inside.

No one is allowed to open them before entering Daliang.

Anyone who disobeys will be punished according to military law.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Now that you've avenged your father,

my biggest wishes are for you to settle down soon

and that we can return to our homeland soon.

Mother, don't worry.

Once the war is over, I'll take you back to Niu Village as soon as possible.

Good. I've been longing for that.

The Khan just ordered me to lead troops south to fight the Jin.

I asked him if I could take you with me,

but he's worried that being in the battlefield

would put you in danger,

- so he didn't agree. - Silly boy,

the Khan isn't worried about me, he's worried about you.

Worried about me?

These past few days, the Khan has suddenly

been treating us exceptionally well,

showering us with gold and jewels.

While you did achieve great merit in the western campaign,

I've spent almost 20 years in the Northern Desert,

and I know the Khan's character well.

Thinking it over,

there must be another reason behind his generosity.

What makes you say that?

My child, you are a Song native after all.

What's wrong with being a Song native?

What else did the Khan say when he ordered you to attack the Jin?

He gave me, Tuo Lei, and Ogedei each a silk pouch.

He said we could only open it after conquering Daliang.

Let me see that silk pouch.

Here.

No, Mother.

Breaking the wax seal would be a capital offence.

There's no need to break the seal.

I'll just untie the thread at the top.

I can sew it back together later.

No one will see through it.

Don't you trust my skills?

See what's written on it.

All right.

What does it say?

It says that after we conquer Daliang,

we are to move south and attack Lin'an, to destroy the Song Empire.

I knew it.

He still wants to use me as a hostage to keep you in line.

We are from Song.

We cannot betray our country for personal gain.

Mother, we'll return to Lin'an tonight.

We'll go back to Niu Village.

All right.

The Khan wants to see you.

Guo Jing, I've treated you well and raised you.

I even promised Hua Zheng to you, yet you betrayed me.

Your Majesty, I will always remember the kindness

you and the Mongol people have shown me.

But I am a Song native.

How can I fight my own people?

That corrupt Song official conspired with Wanyan Honglie and massacred Niu Village.

Yet you betrayed the man who raised you for them.

How is that right?

There are corrupt officials, but when war breaks out,

it's the millions of innocent Song citizens who suffer.

You made an alliance with the Song Empire to fight the Jin,

but you're breaking your promise.

Going back on your word is not the act of a hero.

Once I defeat the Jin,

our alliance with the Song Empire is considered fulfilled.

Attacking the Song after that is not breaking the agreement.

But you, you disobeyed orders and opened the silk pouch.

You will be punished according to military law.

Father!

Father, I just don't want Guo Jing to leave the grassland and leave me.

Please spare him.

There are plenty of good men on the grassland.

I will find you another husband.

No!

I only want Guo Jing.

- You... - Father,

Guo Jing has done great things for us and saved Hua Zheng and me.

This time, he must have acted impulsively and offended you.

Please show him mercy.

Fine.

For Hua Zheng and Tuo Lei's sake, I'll give you one more chance to redeem yourself.

Swear loyalty to the Mongol, and I'll forgive your mistakes.

Your Majesty, I can fight the Jin, but I will not attack the Song Empire.

Fine.

Very well!

I know you're not afraid to die, but have you thought about your mother?

Bring her.

- Mother. - Jing'er.

Your Majesty, I'll take all the blame myself.

Please spare my mother.

I'll ask you one last time.

Will you swear loyalty to us?

Guo Jing, you've lived on the grassland since you were little.

You're practically one of us.

Why do you want to fight for a place you've never lived?

Your Majesty, perhaps my son just needs some time to understand.

Please let me advise him.

Mother, are you all right?

18 years ago, in Niu Village in Lin'an,

when I was pregnant with you, there was a snowy day

when Master Qiu met your father and gave him two daggers.

One for your father and one for your Uncle Yang.

It's here.

Master Qiu named you Guo Jing

and Uncle Yang's child Yang Kang.

Do you know why?

Yes, Mother.

It was to remind us of the Humiliation of Jingkang.

That's right.

Uncle Yang's child acknowledged the enemy as his father.

In the end, he met a tragic fate.

It's such a pity that your Uncle Yang, a great hero, had his legacy tarnished by his own son.

My child, I raised you through hardship, not to see you become a traitor,

causing your father to be disappointed even in the afterlife.

Life is fleeting, but living and dying aren't what matter most.

As long as you live with a clear conscience, your life will have been worthwhile.

Do you understand?

Do what you believe is right,

and be the man you aspire to be.

Mother?

Mother?

Mother?

Mother?

No, Mother.

No.

No, Mother.

Mother.

Mother!

Mother!

Mother, I wanted so much to take you back to our hometown, but it seems [Grave of Li Ping]

it's no longer possible.

It's rare to find an oasis in the desert.

This place has trees and water.

It's kind of like Jiangnan.

Guo Jing, I knew we'd find you here.

Tuo Lei, did the Khan send you to capture me?

I won't go back with you.

If we were really here to capture you, it wouldn't just be the two of us.

We know we can't make you stay.

You're my friend.

I just came to say goodbye.

I overheard that you were leaving.

I wanted so much to keep you here,

I didn't want to lose you.

I never meant to cause your mother's death.

I deserve to die.

Forget about the engagement.

Get up.

Hua Zheng, it's not your fault.

Tuo Lei.

Thank you both for coming to see me off.

For the sake of our friendship, please come and burn

some paper money for my mother when you have time.

I, Guo Jing, will be forever grateful.

Everyone, look!

Temujin's soldier has come to our country!

- Hit him! - Kill him!

Beat him up!

Beat him up!

Die!

Stop!

Stop!

- Stop! - Everyone... Stop.

Listen to me,

you've misunderstood.

This is my disciple.

He's from Lin'an.

He's a hero.

The local people have suffered under the Jin for so long.

At first, they helped the Mongols.

Who knew Temujin would turn out to be just as cruel as the Jin?

The people are suffering terribly.

They have every right to hit me.

Right? How is that right?

What's wrong with you?

Why did you let them beat you up?

Master Ke, I've decided to give up my martial arts.

I don't want to fight anyone ever again.

What happened?

Tell me.

Speak up!

My mother and Rong'er are dead.

It's all because of me.

I never even met my father.

My mother, Rong'er, and my masters were the closest people to me,

but now, except for you, Master Ke, they're all gone.

I learned all these martial arts, yet I couldn't protect the people I loved most.

Since I was young, you all taught me

to be a righteous and honourable hero.

Yet, my masters, who lived by these principles, died tragically,

while bad people like Ouyang Feng and Qiu Qian Ren,

who commit evil deeds, are still living well.

What's the point of learning martial arts?

Is it really meaningful

to stick to chivalry?

That's not the right way to think.

My master, Wang Chong Yang, used to say

that water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.

Whether it's a blessing or a curse depends on the person.

The arts of war, strong armies,

and sharp weapons can bring harm,

but they can also bring good.

Jing'er, as long as you strive to do good,

the stronger your martial arts, the better.

Why would you want to forget them?

I've made up my mind.

I don't want to fight anyone ever again.

I wish I could forget all my martial arts right now.

You have learned unparalleled martial arts

and studied the Book of Wumu thoroughly.

You should use your skills to save the Song Empire from peril.

But what can I do?

- Jing'er! - It will only end in

mutual destruction for the soldiers

and the ruin of countless families.

You...

You're wasting all the efforts we put into training you.

Master Ke, please don't force me.

I really want to forget all my martial arts

and stay out of the conflicts in the martial world.

Jing'er, if you really want to forget your martial arts,

you remind me of someone.

He accidentally mastered incredible martial arts,

but then, he realised he had broken his vows and failed his promises.

So, he tried every way possible to forget his skills.

You know this person well.

He's my martial uncle, Zhou Bo Tong.

They're about to attack us!

Why are you all dawdling?

Hurry up and load everything!

Quickly, come on, tie the cart! Move it!

Nian Ci.

Guo Jing?

Since we last parted,

we hadn't heard from you.

We've been worried about you.

Who is this child?

After severing ties with Yang Kang,

I found out I was carrying his child.

I decided to stay away from all the chaos.

I don't want him to know where we are.

Everyone, if you see Kang,

please don't tell him about me and my child.

Kang

is dead.

He's really dead?

Where did he die?

In Iron Spear Temple in Jiaxing.

I buried him myself.

His whole life

was a mistake from the start.

You and Master Qiu gave him many chances to reform,

but he kept making mistakes until the end.

At least he left behind a child.

I hope he grows up to be an honourable person

and atones for his father's sins.

He will.

This child doesn't have a name yet.

Guo Jing, you were sworn brothers with Kang.

Why don't you name him on his father's behalf?

All right.

Kang came from a loyal and honourable family

but he went astray and made many mistakes.

His inability to change led to his tragic end.

I hope this child will grow up

to recognise his mistakes and correct them.

How about naming him Yang Guo?

Yes.

Yang Guo it is.