Original subtitles

Attention! At ease!

I came to test the new rifles

Come to the firing, Sir!

Open it!

Yes, sir!

Marshal, these 3,000 rifles

are long-rang and quick-loading

and are very powerful

With these rifles

The 3rd Division will be invincible

The enemy will fall in a few days

The enemy will fall in a few days

and you will be in full control

Sir, the 3rd Division

must move as soon as possible

Dispatch all the trains

to transport those troops

to transport those troops

I'm dying of hunger

And I can't sleep for the noise

Nothing's right, damn it!

What are you doing?

What about it?

It's Brother Meng!

You must be hungry

Do I have to live on these?

Brother Meng!

Brother Meng!

Brother Meng!

Gentlemen

You have an easy time

Iiving off the people. Lend me some of it!

Sir, do you know them?

They're drunk

I've asked everywhere

but nobody seems to know them

Continue asking around!

Remember, my name is Meng Kang

Everyone in town knows me

but you turned out to be blind!

I'm looking for Meng Kang

I wonder where I'd find him

That depends on whether he has money

Yes, plenty

Happy days!

You're happy that he has money?

Why?

Whenever he's loaded

he spends it freely

especially to the poor people

especially to the poor people

That's right

I see

If he's broke, he stays in the woods

If he's broke, he stays in the woods

and just sleeps

If he's really loaded

He'd be at Phoenix Square

Phoenix Square?

It's full of bordellos

Please come again!

Is brother Meng in?

You...

He asked me to come

You're his friend

Come in, Come in!

He's in the main hall

He's in the main hall

Please!

Let's have a kiss, come on!

The money wasn't marked

but the other things are hot

but the other things are hot

Go inside

Let's go!

I thought nobody knew

but you spotted me

Don't pull weapons. If you kill anyone here

how will you get away?

How much do you want?

Then what do you want with me?

I have a job for you

Big or small?

Big, in fact, never done before

Let's hear it

This is no place to talk. Come!

As soon as I step out

your men will be waiting

Is that it!

You're a red-blooded man of action

You're a red-blooded man of action

that's why I came to you

Don't you trust anyone?

Since you put it that way

I'm willing to be friends

You want to leave

Thank!

The garrison commander is here!

Step back!

Come on!

Who was that poxed fellow?

Liu...He's in charge of munitions

Damn!

His post is worth a fortune!

This is where you live!

Yes. People like us

have no use for a home

These...

I'm not responsible

When brother Tieh itches for a fight

the furniture takes the punishment

Look at the holes in the wall

He does that for exercise

Luckily, he didn't bring the house down

You're not so bad yourself

So there's a brother Tieh!

You!

Come!

Come!

What's this big job you mentioned?

I won't rob the poor

My target is Marshal Chin

Fine!

I want to deprive him

of 3,000 new rifles

and 280,000 rounds of ammunition

What for?

They won't fill our bellies

and we can't dispose of them

I come from the south

I'm soldier

A revolutionary

I see!

Once the 3rd Division gets the rifles

we wouldn't have a chance

But if we had the rifles

it would be different. Do you see?

We must wipe out the warlords and unite the country

to restore peace to the people

I've heard about it

A good friend of mine

gave up his life of teaching to join the revolution

Damn! It's a capital crime!

It's a capital crime!

Yes. If you won't do it. Forget I ever mentioned it

Who said I wouldn't do it?

Right! We'll need more men

Brother Tieh is available

Where is he?

Probably gambling somewhere

Win your fortune here

Brother Tieh, even if you crush it

A dead hand is a dead hand!

What? Call this a dead hand?

Damn you to hell!

You're holding a dead hand!

Damn you, Tieh!

Keep your hands off me!

I won't bring you luck!

Don't take it hard, Pepper

Only Pepper can handle Tieh

If it's a fight, I'm more than eager!

Good!

Brother Tieh, you know you lost

Why did you grab the stakes?

Just this once!

Brother Tieh!

Stop it!

I said, stop it!

Brother Tieh!

Just in time. Come on!

Not today. I want words with you

Consider yourselves lucky

This...

Meng Kang!

Don't you dare leave!

All right!

But I've something important to do

See you!

Damn you, Meng!

Go hide in your hole

just don't let me find you!

Who was that girl?

Who was that girl?

You must be new around here

not to know her

She's the devils sister

and the king of hell's cousin

Brother Meng is no coward

but as soon as he saw her

he sure backed out fast

She's nicknamed Pepper

Nobody dares to rile her

Her name's Hung Yin Feng

It's not that I'm afraid of her

I don't want her to know about this

About what?

Brother Wan here is a revolutionary

We're going to get arms for him

That's simple

I'm not bragging

but 10 guns I can easily get

Rifles or pistols

Maybe 3 or 4 automatic loaders

Well? Not enough?

Not near it.

3,000 rifles

and 280,000 rounds of ammunition

You're a lunatic!

No, we're after the arms

in the munitions dump

I know

But do you know their security?

We must use guile, not force

We'll work on Commander Liu

We'll work on Commander Liu

I've arranged with friends on the railway

to leave behind an engine

They'll say it needs repairs

Once we get the rifles to the station

half the job will have been done

Can you get hold of two trucks?

Well...

Well? Cat got your tongues?

Listen, I have trucks

She...She's...

Her father is head of anti-smuggling

Every new officer pays homage to him

Every new officer pays homage to him

Miss Hung, you're mistaken

We were only joking just now

Joking! I understand

You're afraid I'll rat on you

If there's anything I can be sure of

it's that she won't sell us out

She's one of our girls

Meng Kang, damn you!

What did you just say?

Sorry, my mistake

I meant you're one of us

That's better

3,000 rifles at just $10 each

come to $30,000

Divided among the four of us

that's $7,500 each

I won't do it for a penny less!

I won't do it for a penny less!

Pepper, even if we succeed this time

we'll be doing it for nothing

The arms are for the revolution

Afterwards, they'll be worth money

Every time my father goes off with his men

they return carting chests of money

The revolutionary army isn't like that

You wouldn't understand

Don't talk out of turn

No, no!

Now that I know, I want in

Now that I know, I want in

That won't do

Then I'll tell my father

Brother Wan, Pepper and Meng...

Brother Wan, Pepper and Meng...

Tieh, I'll tan your hide!

Never mind

Just don't tell anyone else

I can still leave town

Wait! Why are you going?

We're willing to risk our lives

and you won't believe us!

Only your life is worth something!

I volunteered for this mission

knowing I'd never return alive

With Pepper here

it will be easier to pull it off

All right, she's one of us

We'll each do our job

Fine!

Brother Wan! When are we leaving?

Just get ready

Hitch on a carriage

Right!

Take care!

Right!

Hurry up!

Did you hear me? On the double!

Father! Leave two trucks for me

Nonsense! The marshal is moving arms

I need all 16 trucks!

Tell him two broke down

Don't be silly!

I'm not

If I don't get two trucks

I'll never come back

All right, take the two old ones

All right, take the two old ones

Let's go!

What's this?

Are you tired of living?

He was made of jelly

Let's go!

Come in!

4-5-6, a winner! Your Turn!

Who are you?

We're your ancestors

Hurry up!

Sir!

Who are you?

Have your fun another time

Get dressed and come with us

Yes! Yes!

Who's your officer? I'll promote you!

Shut up and get dressed!

Yes!

Attention!

Put his clothes on

If it's money, tell me how much

We don't want money

Just do as we say and you won't be hurt

Otherwise, it's too bad for you

All right!

We're going to the munitions dump

You'll ask for the 3,000 rifles

One wrong move and you're dead

This...yes!

Commander Liu! Open up!

We want the new batch of rifles

Once we have them, we'll free you

Remember the money you squeezed

can't be taken to the grave

Yes, yes!

Watch your expression, you're an officer

Watch your expression, you're an officer

Yes!

Commander!

Sit down!

What can I do for you?

The commander brought transport

Please release the 3,000 rifles

and 280,000 rounds of ammunition

for us to take away

Yes, rifles and ammunition

Let me have them

You must have brought the documents?

What documents?

The Marshal left instructions

that without his special documents

nobody is to touch the rifles

Not even l?

Give the order, I'm in a hurry

You're even here personally

but...

I have my orders

from the Marshal. Please pardon me

Don't you trust me?

Yes, yes! Please telephone the Marshal

His verbal instructions

will be just as good

Hurry up and make the call!

Yes, sir!

Is that the Marshal's office?

Commander Liu wishes to speak to him

The Marshal just left...

for the 3rd Division's northern camp

Yes, yes.

The Marshal went to the 3rd Division

He's not available

That's just it

He went to receive the troops

and ordered Commander Liu to get the arms

He may have forgotten his instructions

so we didn't bring any documents

You know the Marshal's temper

Can you answer for the delay?

But he did leave instructions

I could lose my head! Please forgive me

You insist on documents

You're making it difficult for me!

Please order the rifles released

Adjutant, I suggest you make a trip

and fetch the documents

Right, we'll go then

The Marshal might come himself

If that happens

you'll have no excuse!

You...

Please look after the Commander

There are some motorcycles outside

May we borrow two?

Of course!

They're not very comfortable though

Don't worry, sir!

Right!

Well?

A hitch, we're going out

Be patient

Come on!

Brother Tieh, who'd have thought

We'd be on such a big mission?

Even now I don't believe it

Sir, the 3rd Division has arrived

We'd better fetch the rifles for them

We'd better fetch the rifles for them

before the 4th Division gets envious

and accuses you of favoritism

All right you'd better go

Chang

Yes, sir!

Give the Adjutant-General the document

Yes, sir!

What is it?

I'm going to fetch the rifles

Please take the other car

There's an officer in the car

Is it Marshal Chin!

No, why would he turn back?

We'll take a look anyway

Right!

Who is it?

Commander Liu sent us to the Marshal

The Marshal wants to see him too

We're going to fetch the rifles

We're going to fetch the rifles

In that case

You'll need documents

I don't need you to tell me that!

You mean...

Damn, he's dead!

Where's the document?

Here!

That's whole pile of papers

Which one is the right one?

We'll take them all back

and let them sort it all out

Right, let's go!

Why are no rifles being carried out?

How should I know?

What's keeping those two?

I...I hope they return soon

They're back now!

The Marshal couldn't come himself

but the document is here.

Look!

Right!

But the document isn't here?

Impossible!

Are you sure?

It's not here!

Let's go, sir!

What's the matter?

What's the matter?

Never mind

Yes...yes. Marshal!

How is it!

Commander, wait!

I've sent a man for the rifles

Tell them to hurry it up

You'll be responsible for any delay!

Yes, they arrived for a long time, but...

Don't waste time. Just hurry!

Yes, Sir!

Yes, Sir!

Commander! The marshal just called

I'm sorry. Please pardon me

Not at all, sir

It's a great responsibility

You did the right thing

Please wait awhile

I'll hurry them with the rifles

Go ahead!

Right!

What's going on?

The Marshal sent someone for the guns

but I sent him to hell instead

The Marshal meant that man was to hurry

but his call saved our day

Don't brag. Your illiteracy

almost got us into trouble

Liu, this is your lucky day

The moment we left here

you'd have been a dead man

You must stick to your word!

Hurry up!

Quickly!

You're great!

Take the two trucks back

What! Trying to get rid of me?

What! Trying to get rid of me?

The real danger still lies ahead

I'm not afraid

I'm going too

You get up front

Hurry!

What's keeping the rifles?

They left half an hour ago, sir!

They left half an hour ago, sir!

Commander Liu came in person

I didn't send commander Liu

I sent my adjutant!

But commander Liu came

But commander Liu came

I haven't seen the adjutant-general

Damn!

I really haven't seen him!

You bunch of idiots!

What is it, sir?

Something's wrong

How did Liu know I wanted the rifles?

Send a detachment to check!

Yes, sir!

Get me the Marshal!

Yes, sir!

Sir, the adjutant and his men

were all killed

Order a curfew and block the roads

Tell the munitions commander

If anything happens to the rifles

I'll send him to the front!

Go back!

You're going south

Please let me go!

Be patient

Be patient

How much money do you want?

Just say the word!

Shut your mouth!

We're not robbers

Chief Hung!

You have a plucky daughter

She's a child who knows nothing

You! KYou! K

They took my rifles

and stole a train for the south

I've ordered them stopped

I want them alive, I'll skin them!

Shoot these two first!

Yes!

I've other plans for you!

Ready!

Fire!

Didn't you want to go, Liu?

Jump! We won't follow you!

Go on!

Look!

Quick, get inside!