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Episode 48

Zhang Cheng,

it’s you.

You sold us out!

Take them away!

Move!

I want you to

do three things for me.

The third thing is…

I have a letter

and I have to trouble you to send it to the Imperial Court.

What is said in the letter?

It says that the followers of the Voodo Sect, that is,

the people from the 81 villages of the Nine Caves on Dawan Mountain,

collectively recommend Ye Xiaotian, Tongren’s Offcial of Lawsuits,

and the Sect Leader of the Voodo Sect

to be the Minority Headman of Dawan Mountain.

Of course,

other officials in Tongren including Tian Miaowen

also consent to the proposal.

Will you help me with

the three things I said?

No problem,

Minority Headman Ye.

Lord Tian,

Yu Long has been brought here.

Tian Miaowen!

I’ve already surrendered,

allowing you to become the leader of Tongren.

What else do you want?

Don't bully me too much!

Take him away!

Take him away!

Move!

Your Excellency,

Prefectural Commissioner Tian is here.

Fortunately, I didn't let you down.

Kneel down!

Kneel down!

Kneel down!

In your dreams!

The Zhang family will never kill themselves!

Yutong…

Ye Xiaotian,

you won!

Yutong is still young.

I beg you not to kill him!

Ye Xiaotian,

I will wait for you in the court of the King of Hell!

I will wait for you there!

Yu Long!

Yu Long!

Let me die for him!

Uncle Two!

Uncle Two!

Uncle Two!

Ye Xiaotian!

It’s not finished between you and my family!

The Prefectural Magistrate is here!

My Lord.

Do you have anything to say?

Every place under the sun

belongs to the emperor.

Me

and others from my village

are all the people of the emperor.

In the past,

we lived in the mountains.

But now we left there.

We want to be civilized.

A civilized mind.

Being civilized

is like… like sweating.

We have some gains but also some losses.

What makes what we are today

is that we made an arduous journey

and we fought so hard!

We depend on our friends when we are out.

We still want a piece of land of our own.

If we have it,

I and other villagers

can

relax ourselves,

bear children

and…

Ge Duolao,

please take a seat.

My Lords,

Ge Duolao led his people out of the mountain

It proves Tongren’s good education.

It’s a great civil event to bring all people together.

If we can properly help them settle down and report this to the Imperial Court,

it may become a legendary story.

What you said makes sense, Lord Ye.

Each of us manages a county for the emperor.

It’s our responsibilities to

carry forward saints’ teachings

and appease the people under our jurisdiction.

Since Ge villagers left their mountain,

we are supposed to take them in.

But which Minority Headman shall

responsible for settling them down?

Minority Headman Zhang,

how about you taking them in?

No. No. No.

Minority Headman Tian, it’s better for you to do that.

There’s so much going on in my family,

and I can’t even handle that.

Plus, those people of the Ge Village have just left the mountain,

which means more work to do.

I won’t have so much time to attend to them.

How about this?

Let’s make Official of Lawsuits Ye be the Minority Headman.

How do you think?

Prefectural Commissioner,

the hereditary Headman system of our Guizhou

has been passing down for at least 300 years.

Not to mention the fact that

the Imperial Court hasn't appointed

any new Headman over the past years.

That’s true.

The Headman owns a piece of land for generations,

rules his people for generations,

commands his soldiers for generations, holds his position for generations,

reigns his territory for generations,

and always leads his followers in his fief.

Lord Ye is a mobile official.

I am afraid the Imperial Court may reject this proposal.

As long as we Ge Villagers agree,

it doesn’t matter

if others disagree or not!

That’s the deal!

Lord Ye,

you will be our Headman!

That’s it!

Fine.

If so,

we will submit a joint proposal to the Imperial Court.

How about your opinions?

Well…

Well…

In May, we earned

460 taels of fine silver.

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

You are yelling all the time!

Now what?

Dad!

Good news! Good news!

You know that

the officials of Tongren submit a joint letter,

recommending my big brother as Headman of Dawan Mountain.

How can a mobile official like him become a Headman?

It all depends on human effort.

Right!

I have to tell Duoni this news!

We can celebrate it with big brother together!

Bye, dad!

Come for a look, young master.

I have bracelets of high quality.

Small leaf.

Isn’t this a pair?

You…

Well…

This one…

I will put it on Yingying’s hand myself in the future.

I was just saying hi.

Drop the weapons, all of you!

His Majesty has consented to

to making me Headman.

Yes.

The Imperial Envoy responsible for announcing the decision will soon arrive,

and the official document will be sent to Tongren

in the coming several days.

Lord Yu sent me here

to notify you beforehand,

and you can make early preparations.

I finally have a territory under my own jurisdiction.

Yingying,

it will take less than three years for me

to fulfill what I have promised your dad.

Are you happy?

Really?

Sure.

If Ye Xiaotian wants to be Headman,

he

need to have people following him.

This guy

finally freed those fierce villagers

from the deep mountains.

Heavenly King, you seem to be happy about

Ye Xiaotian being the Headman.

What I care is those brave and battle-wise villagers.

Once the mountain villagers go out of the mountains,

it will be difficult for them to go back to the mountains.

If Ye Xiaotian dies,

they will have no leader.

When the time comes,

it will be much easier for me

to recruit them.

As long as I recruit one village,

it will be the breakpoint.

Now the Zhang family have earned the reputation,

and the Tian family have gained benefits.

It seems like it’s balanced.

They are as meek as a cat now.

But if Ye Xiaotian does die,

they will join hands

to swallow the Ge Village.

But what if

the leaders of the Tians and the Zhangs both die…

Be quick!

I will kill your whole family!

Now, the big families in Tongren all lost their leaders.

Ye Xiaotian is the one that

actually takes charge of Tongren.

We have to kill Ye Xiaotian and

the leaders of the big families

before the Imperial Envoy with the imperial edict arrives.

Then, you can be the big boss of Tongren,

and assist me to accomplish our great cause.

Lord Ye,

congratulations!

From now on, you will be the Headman of this land.

You will take root here.

In the future, I hope that

we can get along well with each other.

Sure.

Sure. Sure.

Who would know that

Ye Xiaotian is

the final winner.

I approached him in a wrong way before.

He has stronger influence

than our family now.

My Lady,

do you have any plans?

A great man can take temporary setbacks,

but I, a girl, can do better!

For Ye Xiaotian,

I have many expectations.

Then My Lady,

have you come up with any plans to defeat him?

He values feelings and loyalty.

then I can be loving and loyal.

There must be one day…

We’ve waited for so long.

How come Prefectural Magistrate Assistant Dai is still not here yet?

I will go urge him.

Big brother,

do we need to take actions?

The Heavenly King has placed his people

among the Minority Officials of Tongren.

Now, it’s time for him to make his move.

Dad!

The Imperial Envoy is about to arrive here

with the imperial edict!

My big brother will soon be the Headman!

Duoni,

let’s go now

to congratulate our brother!

Let’s go!

Young master!

You can’t go!

Why?

Old Ding,

don’t stop them.

See.

-Dad! -Uncle!

Uncle!

My master!

Uncle!

My master!

Are you ok!

I’m fine.

Just kidding.

My master!

His heart beat too fast and he lost his breath just now.

He’s not feeling good.

Old Ding,

don’t say that to frighten them.

I’m fine.

It was worse just now.

Dad!

Young master,

you stay here to take care of the master,

and I will go send for a doctor.

Just go! Go!

Dad!

Hold me!

I can't hold it!

Hold!

I can’t!

Just do it!

I can’t!

Hold!

Dad, I can't!

What the hell is Prefectural Magistrate Assistant Dai doing?

He’s not been here yet!

Aren’t officials the same?

It looks like that the imperial envoy

will not be here

before the sun arises high in the sky.

What you said is true.

But Lord Ye has already arrived,

why should he put on airs?

Watch out!

Zhang Cheng, what are you doing?

Why are your people attacking us?

I… I…

I didn't!

Stop!

All stop!

Dai Chonghua,

are you insane?

What are you trying to do?

Be quiet!

Zhang Cheng!

You murdered Zhang Yutong, your master,

and Zhang Yi, the Junior Official.

You wrested his position and power.

Then you are afraid that Official of Lawsuits Ye may undermine your administration

after he takes up the position of Headman,.

You

are so insane!

You set traps at the gate,

aiming to murder Official of Lawsuits Ye.

You are so blinded by lust.

That’s bullshit!

Fortunately,

Prefectural Commissioner Tian and I rushed here to stop you

right after we heard about this.

Unfortunately, we were still late.

Then Official of Lawsuits Ye was murdered by you,

so were the officials and the people near the gate.

The poor Prefectural Commissioner Tian was

murdered by you, too.

That’s who you really are.

You are so evil!

Prefectural Magistrate Assistant Dai,

you are such a traitor!

Zhang Cheng,

therefore,

I will kill you today

to revenge them.

Come on!

Kill them all!

Wipe them out!

You bastard!

What the hell!

Where do these troops come from?

They are from the Xia family.

I can’t believe that Ye Xiaotian have backups!

Come on!

Shoot arrows!

Shoot arrows!

Shoot at the towers over the gate!

Kill them!

Kill them!

Break through their defense!

Go into the city and bring the bastard Ye Xiaotian out!

Attack!

Attack!

Kill them!

Mr. wen,

it’s time!

Attack!

My Lord,

we are losing it!

We are losing it!

Withdraw!

Withdraw!

Be quick!

Withdraw!

Go!

Be quick!

No. No. No.

Please don’t…

Don’t kill me. Don’t kill me.

I…

It’s not me.

Somebody put me up to this.

Who?

Yang Yinglong from Bozhou.

It was him.

It was all his idea!

Where is he?

I don't know.

I really don't know!

He’s the one contacting me all the time.

I…

I really have no idea of where he is.

Yang Yinglong…

Lord Tian.

Official of Lawsuits Ye.

No. No. No.

Headman Ye.

Please spare my life!

I know I was wrong.

I do know!

I’m begging you to spare my life!

From now on,

I will serve you heart and soul.

I’m just like a dog to you.

You ask me to bite someone,

I’ll just

do it!

You can’t change your own nature.

None of those who died for no good

would allow us

spare your life.

Yang Yinglong…

Ye Xiaotian!

Don't move!

Bring my daughter back to me!

Bring Yingying back to me!

Bring her back!

What?

Dai Chonghua failed?

Dai Chonghua took all things into consideration,

except for one thing.

What is it?

The Xia family from the Red Maple Lake.

The Xia family lost their daughter.

Can they leave it all behind?

They came all of a sudden,

like troops sent from heaven.

Ye Xiaotian is really

a lucky guy!

I was wondering at that time

Ye Xiaotian’s twin brother, Ye Xiao’an,

is slow-witted by nature.

What did you say?

Ye Xiaotian has a twin brother?

That’s right.

How come you

have never told me anything about

his brother before?

I thought Ye Xiao’an was so silly and awkward that

he would be of no use to us.

Well… What kind of person

is Ye Xiao’an?

When my big brother learned that Ye Xiaotian was imprisoned in the Capital City,

he paid frequent visits

to the prison.

Out of curiosity,

he asked his subordinates to

make inquiries on his Ye Xiaotian’s brother, Ye Xiao’an.

His brother is coward,

well-behaved,

and kind of

slow-witted.

He used to own a mill making cold noodles,

and was cheated out of his money by many people.

Later, he took over Ye Xiaotian’s job as a Senior Jailer.

Then, if they are brothers,

how can they be so different?

It’s said that at the age of seven,

Ye Xiao’an was freaked out by a snake which crept onto his bed.

It took him half a year to recover.

Since then,

Ye Xiao’an and Ye Xiaotian have been very different

from each other in temper and personality.

I see.

At least, they should be similar to each other

in appearance and body shape.

Yes.

According to their neighbors,

They have been pretending to be each other

since they were young.

And even their parents can’t tell one from the other.

It’s really help from heaven!

Heavenly King,

are you thinking about substituting one for the other?

Go into town immediately.

Wine, women or money,

by no matter what means,

you must bring Ye Xiao’an

under the control of us!

Yes, sir!

I’ll do as told.

Yingying,

my dear granddaughter.

Why are you…

Why are you lying here?

Your great-grandma is thinking of you, too.

Somebody, come!

Take our Yingying back to our home!

Bring her home!

At present,

the Imperial Court of the Ming Dynasty adopts a warlike policy ,

launching wars and sending troops everywhere.

the elite forces of the Ming Dynasty are getting worn out,

while the soldiers’ pays and provisions are kept increasing.

As the saying goes that dripping water wears through a stone.

It wouldn't take years

before the Imperial Court actually becomes a paper tiger.

By then, I will raise my arm and call for action.

The heroes from the southwest will surely respond to me.

They will follow me like a shadow carrying sufficient provision and food.

Heading north!

Heading north,

I can invade Sichuan Province, occupy Shaanxi Province and seize Hebei Province.

It’s a good opportunity for me to overthrow the regime of the Ming Dynasty

while its soldiers stationed in the northwest are extremely exhausted by long-lasting warfare.

Heading east,

I can attack Hubei and Hunan Provinces, and head further to conquer Nanjing.

With Yangtze River as a natural barrier,

the imperial court and I can each govern half of the territory of the Ming Dynasty,

and we can stand up to each other as an equal.

Ye Xiaotian, has finally become the fierce tiger dominating Tongren.

As long as I control and manipulate him as a chess piece,

I will surely hold the strategic gate of the southwestern region in my hands.

Now that the pool of stagnant water of the eastern region of Guizhou Province has been stirred up by him,

when I start the war,

I will be able to occupy Guizhou effortlessly.

The most important for now is

to clean up the remaining forces of Guizhou and make them work for me.

Whether the Voodo Sect in Dawan Mountain,

the An family in Shuixi, the Tian family in Tongren,

or Ye Xiaotian, the Headman-to-be,

will all be at my service.

Man has but one life,

and grass and trees see but one spring.

I don't want to die with the grass and trees,

so I have to see the world as a tripod and

all beings as firewood,

to start a big fire

with raging flames.

How can a golden fish be restricted to the pond?

It will turn into a dragon when it meets the clouds and wind.

Ye Xiaotian,

it is you that assists me achieve my great dream and cause.

Respectable Imperial Envoy,

no one’s greeting us at the gate of Tongren.

It seems like there was a war,

because it is such a mess here.

Go into town now!

Yes, sir.

Respectable Imperial Envoy,

something unexpected happened,

which stopped me, a humble official, from meeting you as planned.

I have to bother you to go to the Temple of Great Mercy now.

Please forgive me

for my discourtesy.

I’ve heard about your imposing official manners all along the way,

and I couldn't believe that you treat me the same way!

Ye Xiaotian,

you have always been so arrogant,

having no respect for others.

You bossed the Imperial Envoy around,

does the Imperial Court still matter to you?

Is there the Imperial Law in your eyes?

Ye Xiaotian.

Ye Xiaotian,

you haven’t expected that

I have been so lucky to be still alive, have you?

Now, I’m the most popular attendant of Eunuch Sun.

One day…

Eunuch Xu, just get ready to hand down the imperial decree.

Yes.

Yunfei,

notify the Abbot

to lay an incense burner table.

I’m about to receive the imperial edict.

Yes.

Daheng,

prepare some money

to reward Eunuch Xu.

Eunuch Xu,

you are such a real man.

Ye Xiaotian,

stop being so arrogant and rude!

The day will come

when I revenge you for everything you’ve done to me!

You will pay a price for all!

After I use Ye Xiao’an

to replace Ye Xiaotian,

it will be time for me to carry out my great mission of overthrowing the Imperial Court.

Yang Yinglong aims at the complete control of Tongren,

so he can’t let it go.

Yingying,

I have lost you,

so I don't want to lose anyone else,

whether it is Daheng, Yunfei,

or Ge Duolao

and the villagers that follow me.

Yang Yinglong,

just show me what you got!

Open the door!

Darling!

I’m starving!

I haven’t eaten anything yet!

Being such a loser, you should be starved to death!

Don't come back!

Excuse me.

I’m new here.

Can you show me

the way to the White Cloud Taoist Temple?

White Cloud Taoist Temple?

Just walk along this road,

and turn left at the end of it,

you will see a bridge there.

Go across the bridge,

and go through an alley. And you will be there.

Big brother,

you’ve said too much

and I can’t remember it.

Could you please take me there?

I will be so grateful for that.

Fine.

Let’s go.

Thanks.

Heavenly King,

I have arrived in the Capital City.

and got Ye Xiao’an’s address.

I will do as ordered.

I’ll act according to circumstances.

Ye Xiao’an

is much more suitable than I expected.

Qingqing,

well done!