Original subtitles

Today is your graduation day.

Starting from tomorrow,

you'll take up the sacred task

of protecting the law.

We need you now

to expand your prowess

to protect the peace and prosperity of our province.

If we want our province

to become a safe society,

we all have to work together

and strive for it.

GAMBLING PROHIBITED

Lost again...

Sir, long time no see.

I am still sick from last time.

Wait till I am well.

What's the big deal!

Watch your step.

Put up your stakes!

Pay up...

Here... Take it and leave.

Place your bets...

WISHING YOU WEALTH AND PROSPERITY

– Your skin is so fair and smooth... – Hey, let go!

Mom, that guy's here again... Let go!

What brings you here? Have a seat.

Is that free of charge?

How can that be?

Give me a free ride for once.

It's our bread and butter!

Chuan Fa, bring some money

for this bastard.

What's the matter?

All done?

Yes.

It's done.

It's done.

What is done?

What is done?

I don't know.

Isn't gambling outlawed?

Yes...

Look...

Arrest them!

Stop! Stand still!

Stand still!

Please, sir, don't trash my place...

I have paid...

Paid what?

Old man, come quickly!

You haven't paid yet!

Give me some face.

What face? Go!

Don't be too harsh, okay?

What do you mean?

Shut up or I'll arrest you too!

Move... You come with me.

You don't know what you're up against?

Do you know who I am?

Who are you?

Threatening the officer... I'll arrest you too!

Let's go!

Wait!

Chief Liu, you've come in good time. They...

What do you want?

We are here to arrest these outlaws.

Who asked you to?

Right...

The royal court has decreed against gambling.

Since your men are here,

help us take them back.

Wait! Though there's a decree,

the official document hasn't arrived.

Gambling is still legal.

Let them go.

Chief Liu...

They have ruined many lives with their gambling racket.

Should we let them go just like this?

Do as I say.

Do you have respect for the law?

You dare to refuse an order?

No...

Forget it. Insubordination is a cardinal mistake.

For your any special operations in the future,

let me approve it first.

– Let's go. – Yes.

Forget it.

Catch the thief!

Stop, don't move!

Don't run!

Stand still!

Don't run!

Stand still!

Still wanna run?

Stealing my things? Come over here!

Don't move!

You dare mess with me?

He's only a petty thief.

Why all the fuss?

What are you grumbling about?

We're lawfully nabbing a thief. None of your business.

How many times have you stolen?

Once...

Once? You want to lie to me?

Get on there!

Kneel. Hold your head.

Sir, how can I get on with my business?

Stop shouting. Are you his accomplice?

No...

No? Then what are you shouting about?

What did he steal?

He stole my potato!

Potato...

Stealing a potato?

He's just stealing potatoes. Let him go.

How can he be released, just like that?

Sir, please give me a chance. Let me go...

Take him back to the magistrate's office.

FEROCIOUS LEOPARD GARRISON

I shouldn't be the only one to pay for his meal.

Come, let's split it.

Have you finished eating yet?

Yes, I'm full now... I haven't eaten for days.

Fatty, we want to teach you a lesson.

This time, we caught you.

Don't steal again. Leave.

Thank you, sir.

Who are you?

Chief Liu, he stole a potato.

We've already taught him a lesson

and are letting him go now.

What? How can you release a thief?

Arrest him!

Sir, please let me go...

Chief Liu...

Are there any unresolved cases recently?

Two burglary cases and three robberies.

Right.

Fatty, you must be the one behind them!

Not me...

Aren't you going to admit it?

I didn't do it. Why should I admit it?

You dare talk back!

Chief Liu, please check it out first.

Think I need advice from you?

Fatty, stop lying.

You'd better confess.

I didn't do it. Why should I?

Will you admit it or not?

I didn't do it. Why should I confess?

No?

Will you admit it or not?

Alright, I admit it... Stop beating me...

What are you looking at? Lock him up.

Detain these two.

Get in.

Go. Hurry!

Where's the document?

Alright, you come in.

– Go in! – Come over...

Come. Sign the document.

What did you do... so as to be arrested?

Arson.

Where are you from?

From Green Dragon Town.

You know the rules here?

I do...

Next.

Go over.

What crime have you committed?

Stealing.

Where are you from?

Nowhere. I'm from here.

Do you know the rules?

No...

Beat him!

Yes!

Stop! What are you doing?

Teaching him a lesson.

He's not here in jail to be your whipping boy.

Are you new here?

Yes, we've just graduated.

Newcomer, there's some money for you.

Brother, there's some money for you.

Take it.

You are trying to pick on me?

Brother, if I were picking on you,

I'd simply lock you up.

What? You're gonna lock me up?

Needless to say.

Bribing officials, blackmailing inmates, using illegal torture...

These are enough to convict you.

What are you laughing at? Hand the prisoner over to me.

I can do whatever I like.

Are there any laws in here?

This is my turf. My fist is the law.

Stop beating him!

Get lost!

I've told you to stop beating him. Didn't you hear that?

It's none of your business.

Stop!

Stop beating!

Don't move!

It's just a misunderstanding.

Damn you!

Come over... Stop beating...

Are you alright?

You bastard, how dare you go against me!

It's just a misunderstanding.

Never mind... Let's go.

Stand still!

You can't walk away just like that.

What do you want? To kill us?

Or put us into prison?

In case you are here one day,

I'll make you pay for it.

You had better be careful too.

If you break any laws in my territory,

I won't let you get off so easily. Let's go.

FU YUAN BANK

Take care.

Give me some change.

Just a moment, please.

Don't move...

Don't move, everyone!

Go over! Squat on the ground!

Put it in.

Hurry!

It's hot. Come and have some tea. Here...

Sir, you...

What? Do I have to pay first?

I don't mean that.

You pay him.

Pay him.

Me, paying again?

How much?

Three cents.

Forget it...

Thank you...

Wait for me!

Why do I have to pay the bill every time?

Get a brass gong!

Run!

Help, robbery!

Stand still!

Don't run!

Stand still!

Don't run!

Run!

Bastard, what a nerve!

You want to beat him to death?

This rascal, I can beat him even harder!

We must observe the law. Bring him back.

Go.

Turn a blind eye, brother.

Let's split it, okay?

What do you take me for?

Why are you so foolish to turn down the money?

Bastard!

You're right. We must beat him up.

Go...

Who put that money in my drawer?

Who did it?

Who knows. Just take it.

I've got some too.

Bring it over.

If I knew who did that,

I wouldn't spare him.

It's alright. You can go.

Thank you.

Stand still!

The real chief has run away.

I let him go so he could be the bait.

Release him!

No. Just now, he wanted to kill me.

Did he?

Chief Liu, he's the leader. Don't let him go.

Bastard! You are a newcomer. You know nothing.

Didn't you see the money in your drawer?

What?

You put that in.

You took the money. What are you shouting about?

This is dirty money.

I don't want it.

What an idiot!

What did you say?

Don't be so reckless!

Chief Liu, you are sheltering a criminal.

Who's the boss here?

Damn! Who would accept this sort of thing?

I might as well quit.

Pick it up.

What for?

We can't do anything against these bastards

and rid the people of oppression.

Our hands are tied.

How can we do our job?

I am the same as you.

But he'll be happy if we quit.

If you do that, you are giving in to him.

This is exactly what they want.

Put that on.

Do you want to get rid of these bastards?

Of course.

Good. Put it on for the time being,

then we can help the people get rid of oppression.

Anyhow, we have to stick to our principles.

Three in one as long as we live.

Fight for justice.

Weed out the wicked and let the people live in peace.

The three of us will join forces together hereafter.

We'll all share the bliss...

And I'll face the crisis. Cheers.

Cheers.

Faster!

What's going on?

Let's go.

Arrest them all.

Don't get in our way.

Arrest them!

Look...

So absurd.

Arresting hawkers, but not the gamblers.

What are you doing? Help to arrest them.

Life is difficult. Don't push them too hard.

You dare to defy orders?

Do it.

Do you want to get fired?

We lose if we argue with him. Forget it...

If you are scared, go and help them.

Constable Liu, if you are capable,

why don't you capture that wanted criminal?

Go.

If worse comes to worst, I'll quit.

You'll learn not to mess with me...

You haven't paid...

Damn you!

What are you doing?

Buy some bananas.

Madam...

Money...

These bastards are bullies!

I must take them to court.

What's the point of taking them to court?

They are from the magistrate.

Madam...

Madam, of all people,

you have to marry an official?

This is not the acceptable thing to do.

Uncle Cheung.

Uncle.

You're back?

Yes.

What are you two playing at?

What are you doing? Go... Go home...

– Congratulations. – You're too kind...

Thank you.

You're back. Come to my house and have a drink.

I'll go change first.

Congratulations. Today is your birthday.

Let's celebrate.

This kid is getting more and more like me.

Of course. If not, that would be a big problem.

What's the problem?

Dear, he said this kid...

Nothing... I was saying that

tonight we have to drink to our hearts' content.

I'll change my clothes first, and I'll come by later.

Hurry.

Hurry.

Xiu Lian...

Xiu Lian, what are you doing?

Nothing.

Don't lie to me.

What have you suffered?

Tell me.

Why do you have to work as a constable?

What's wrong with that?

Everyone hates you.

As long as we are upright, what's to be afraid of?

Never mind them.

But the neighbours...

I know you have suffered.

If we bear a clear conscience, people will respect us.

Brother He... Urgent call.

All constables report to the station immediately.

What happened?

Bandit Sun Long has appeared at last

and is fighting with our men at the Temple of Chivalry.

– You go back first. – Alright.

Zhong Heng...

I'll come back soon.

What? Today is my birthday.

My husband has taken leave.

I know.

But this is an order from the top.

Never mind him. Let's go in.

Madam, this is official business. He must go.

If he doesn't,

he might be fired.

I don't care.

Just as well he is rid of this job.

Many friends and relatives are here for your birthday.

How can you leave?

Go in and entertain them, okay?

Ying Hao, don't go...

I'll be right back.

Go...

Ying Hao...

I swear I'll never marry an official in my next life!

You are so capable when arresting the hawkers. Go!

You're here just in time. Go!

Go away, or I'll kill him!

Charge in right now.

Then the hostage will be in danger.

Never mind him. Don't you wanna score some brownie points?

It's dangerous to charge in like this.

Who's in charge here. You or me?

Why don't we launch a surprise attack?

Good, but you might not have the ability.

Come, let's show him how good we are.

Brother He, be careful.

We plan to charge in separately.

Once we extract the hostage, charge in immediately.

Right.

Let's go.

Sun Long, you've been surrounded.

You can't escape.

Come out and surrender.

Come in if you dare!

At worst, we'll all die together.

Don't be rash.

We can talk this through.

What's there to talk about?

Will you let me go?

Hey, don't take me as a fool.

Don't be such a coward.

Come on out if you have guts.

Save the bullshit.

Give me a horse and some money,

or I'll kill him.

Don't come near, or you'll die.

Careful!

Brother He!

Quick!

Come and save him, quick!

Hurry!

Come men, hurry!

Chief, let's charge in now.

No, the hostage is still inside.

Let's see how good

the three of them are.

Come, men...

Ying Hao!

Stop him!

Get out of my way!

Stop!

Take him away.

Yes!

I want to kill him! Out of my way!

Shut up! The law will deal with him.

How can you punish him on your own terms?

Let's go.

Yes.

Are you alright?

Yes, just shaken up.

– I thought I was finished this time. – You were lucky.

Chief Liu.

Chief Liu, what is it?

I want to see Lord Ge.

Please wait. I'll announce you.

Sir, Chief Liu wants to see you

on a matter of utmost importance.

Damn!

Tell him I also have important matters on hand

and ask him to get lost.

Go on!

Yes.

Chief Liu, you...

Sir, Bandit Sun Long has been caught.

So what? Leave me alone!

But on hearing the news, his brothers

have come for a petition.

Damn! I am busy!

They said it's inconvenient in the daytime.

Looks like they have brought gifts.

Wei Wu.

Bring the prisoner.

Sun Long has killed an official and is inexcusable.

But, considering it was self defense...

he'll be imprisoned for three months.

Thank you, Your Honour.

Brother He...

Don't be like this.

Leave me alone!

Keep calm!

Keep calm...

Our job is to get rid of outlaws.

But they are doing quite the contrary.

I'll fight them to the end!

Brother He, Ying Hao's death

is a result of Chief Liu's treachery.

He was on to us the whole time.

How could we prevail?

So are you saying we should give up?

How could we face Ying Hao? Speak...

If we fought to the end,

would you be with me?

The officials have great power.

Let's be wise and preserve our lives.

What?

Have you forgotten

how the three of us swore

to protect each other?

Have you forgotten our ideals for being a constable?

Yes...

But ideals and reality are two different things.

In this lawless society,

justice is a sham.

Justice always prevails.

It's just that some people are cowards,

making justice a sham.

I am not afraid of death.

If I could get rid of evil and crimes,

I'd do it.

Ying Hao's kind of death was for nothing

and will only produce widows and orphans.

Was it worth anything?

– Madam... – Let me go!

Let me go!

I became a widow

and my child became an orphan, just because of you!

Let me go...

I know how you feel.

Take care of yourself.

Let me go! Ying Hao will never forgive you!

Come in.

Bring it here.

Your husband died young.

I don't think you have enough money to bury him.

Take it.

Let's go.

Okay.

Wait!

Though we are poor,

we don't want your charity.

You dare to refuse it?

You do all this evil for money.

We want no part of it. Go away!

Damn! Let's go.

This is a small token from us brothers. Please take it.

My husband's life

cannot be bought by money.

Madam...

Luo Zhang, let's go.

Take care.

You really want to go?

Where are you off to?

Back to my hometown, to raise my kid

and live a simple life.

Why be so pessimistic?

I am a woman.

In this macho world,

how will I survive without a husband?

Besides, this society thrives on power, not reason.

I want to leave here

and leave the painful memories behind.

I made some clothes for your kid.

Take them.

Take care.

Thank you.

I'm going. You should be at peace.

Taking up a good cause for the people, my husband died.

Who can give him back to me?

It's not your fault.

Why blame yourself?

If it weren't for me, why would he die?

Why don't you give up being a constable?

Hey, let's both quit and return to our hometown together.

I want to be an upright official

so everyone will know that

righteous officials still exist.

What difference will it make?

All the same, they'd end up as victims of evil ministers.

You need say no more.

I have made up my mind.

It won't work unless our lot mixes in with the bad guys.

What are you saying?

As they say: "Birds of a feather flock together."

If not, you'll be the next.

A hero is upright.

He can lose his life, but not his honour.

I'll not give in.

You risk your life to catch criminals,

yet a murderer is only imprisoned for three months.

How are you going to fight against them?

Though the law and justice didn't work,

my fist is my justice.

Help...

Let go!

Help!

Help! Let go! Don't...

Let go!

Help!

Don't...

Let go!

Help!

Help! Let go!

Let go!

Help!

Don't...

Let go! Help!

Help!

Let go!

Don't run!

Don't run!

Come...

Miss...

Stand still...

Miss...

Don't run!

Halt!

Stop, please!

At worst, I'll go to jail.

That'll be too good for you!

What do you want?

To make you a cripple.

This is Chief Liu's territory.

Go to hell!

You again!

Stop... You are a mad dog!

Do you want to get fired?

Are you blind?

I don't know what you are saying.

Stop pretending.

Don't be rash!

Rash? I'm going to arrest you.

You dare?

Well, can't I?

He is barking up the wrong tree.

Right! We did our job for nothing.

We'll starve if we go on like this.

Tell Chief Liu.

Chief Liu, what should we do?

Shut up!

Hard to believe I can't handle him.

Brother He, watch it.

You'll suffer for it if you go against them.

We all die sooner or later.

It's up to fate to decide when,

but we must die a glorious death

and we should charter our destiny.

Brother He, I agreed you can go against the robbers,

but can you go against the officials?

Haven't you heard of "survival of the fittest"?

You of all people talk to me about that?

You are a man.

Why be afraid of them?

I am not afraid.

I also had my ideals.

But... is it worth dying

in this world without justice?

Besides, I have my family.

I... need to go on living.

If you are so afraid of those corrupt officials,

why be a constable in the first place?

I just wanted a job and to provide for my family.

Providing for your family... Survival of the fittest...

From now onwards,

we'll go separate ways.

Brother He...

I won't be weak like you, shying away.

As long as I live, I won't bow to evil.

Brother He...

Why did you want to see me?

I...

Please sit.

Just tell me.

I... want to leave here.

They want to force me to be a part of them.

I want to quit this job.

Just as well.

But they won't let me go easily.

I don't even dare to go home now.

On my behalf, please hand this money to my family.

Tell them I've left this place

and that I'll fetch them later.

This is my resignation. Please hand it in for me.

Why is my name there?

It's from me to you.

Please tell Chief Liu

I...

I don't want to get you involved.

I'm going.

Luo Zhang.

Farewell and take care.

Luo Zhang...

Dear Brother Zhong Heng,

thank you for the drawings of the treasury

and the guard posts.

Further to discussion, we've decided to follow your plan

and storm the treasury on 15th of August.

We look forward to your support

and enclose a hundred taels of gold.

You'll be further rewarded after the heist

Quick...

Catch him!

Bring him back!

Yes!

You beast!

Why frame me?

You have some guts.

You dare to rob the treasury?

Arrest him!

Yes!

Don't come near!

This is between Chief Liu and me.

It's none of your business.

Don't force my hand to kill!

Whoever gets him will be heavily rewarded.

Grab him!

Grab him!

Hurry!

Grab him!

You still want to resist arrest?

Bring him back.

Yes!

Let's go.

Sir, now that we're rid of him,

there'll be peace.

Yes.

It's all your good idea.

You're too kind.

Now we can do great things.

Yes.

He Zhong Heng was looking for trouble himself.

It's survival of the fittest.

He deserved to die.

Right...

How should we deal with him?

I have my plans.

What are you doing?

Nothing...

You did a great job this time.

This silver is for you.

What? Too little?

You don't want it?

Take it. Many people don't get this kind of a chance.

Thanks... but no thanks.

I only hope my family will be released soon.

I would be satisfied with that.

What?

Why have you detained his whole family?

One is enough.

Let them all go.

Yes...

Luo Zhang, if you listen to me,

I'll be easy on you. As for your family...

I'll send them back.

Don't worry.

It's okay. Go...

Thank you.

Bring the prisoner!

He Zhong Heng, as a constable

you've broken the law

and conspired with robbers to rob the treasury.

You're relieved of your post.

And sentenced to thirty years' imprisonment.

You cur!

Take him away at once!

Take him away!

Mr. He, things change.

Didn't you say you'll fix me?

Well, come on.

Let me see how good you are!

Grab him!

I said, once a prisoner is sent here,

I can do anything I like with him.

Understand?

Bring him here.

Yes.

Get up.

Kneel!

Kneel...

I kneel only to heaven, king, and teacher.

Not to a cur like you!

Beat him!

Beat him till he kneels.

Yes.

Kneel...

With all your might!

You go against yourself when you go against me.

Come on, just kill me.

I am not through with you yet.

Death would be easy for you. Come, men!

Put him together with the prisoners

caught by him.

Let them have a party with him.

Wait!

Don't kill him. Chief Liu isn't through with him yet.

Let's go.

I was imprisoned and hit in the groin.

You'll suffer the same thing today.

Stop!

What are you doing? Want to kill him?

Dammit, aren't you human?

Don't you see he is heavily wounded?

Go wash his wounds with your pee.

My turn to teach you a lesson.

Brother Long...

Smells good...

What are you doing?

Stop!

Let me go...

Go and tell Fifth Master

I want that bastard gotten rid of.

I'll pay whatever he wants!

Have you collected the goods?

Yes.

Fifth Master said not to give him anything to eat.

Okay.

Move!

Go inside!

Speak up.

Thank you.

Zhong Heng, you...

How could you fight against the officials?

Why didn't you listen to me?

In this corrupt society,

justice can't be gotten with mere principles.

Well, I still have faith

that justice will prevail.

If that were true,

you wouldn't be here now.

Ying Hao wouldn't have died for nothing.

Luo Zhang would not have sold himself out.

Don't mention that bastard.

Did you know he was coerced?

I said, don't mention him!

What would you do

if you were the one who were held hostage by that bastard?

I'd rather die than be a dog.

Do you think the problem will be solved just by dying?

You are too selfish.

Have you ever thought about

what would happen to me if you died?

You'd better stay away from here as far as possible.

Find someone and remarry.

Thirty years...

I don't know if I'll live that long.

Don't worry. I'll redress an injustice for you.

Redress? To those corrupt officials?

Of course not.

There's an imperial envoy

who'll be coming here to canvass the peoples' sentiment.

I hear he is honest and righteous.

I plan to present my case to him.

No matter what happens, you ought to survive

and testify against that corrupt official.

Damn it!

Want to sue me?

Kill her.

Help!

You want to run away?

Let me down...

Help!

Is there any law? Murdering in broad daylight!

Report to the court immediately!

What are you looking at?

Here...

Where?

Here...

Hurry and go.

The official is here. Hurry and go!

Come in and have a look.

They ran that way.

Follow me.

Yes.

Good work. You'll all be rewarded.

It's been said that the imperial envoy

will be here soon.

Families of the prisoners plan to file complaints.

How should we handle them?

Let's be ruthless.

I plan get rid of them.

Then more people will be killed?

They have to be uprooted to prevent future trouble.

Especially that He Zhong Heng.

Sun Long.

What is it?

Don't you see I'm sleeping?

Fifth Master wants to see you.

Didn't you say that

you want to kill He Zhong Heng with your own hands

and are willing to pay?

How much can you pay for that?

As much as you want. How about that?

Good...

There will be a thorough clean up in this prison.

These bamboo sticks are for your brothers.

Five hundred taels of silver each.

So expensive?

Immunity stick.

May heaven bless.

My wife could help exonerate me.

Take it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

What is it, Constable He?

Are you comfortable staying here?

What is it?

Why don't you greet your old friend?

I don't have friends without integrity like you.

What's the price of integrity? Idiot.

I advised you before

and you didn't listen to me.

Serves you right. You must regret this.

You beast!

Still trying to be put on airs?

You've deteriorated. I'll fight you to the death!

It's all because of you

that we haven't had the chance of making a fast buck.

Let me thank you on behalf of the brothers.

Calm down... Listen to me.

Your wife is dead.

How come?

Killed by Chief Liu.

Why?

He wouldn't even let her go?

Because she wanted to file a complaint for you.

Beaten like this, as good as dead...

Never mind him. Go...

If you have the chance to get out of here,

go away as far as possible and never come back.

Whether you can get out or not,

I've prepared for you at the temple

some daily necessities.

I've been watched all day.

These are all I could bring to you.

Take care.

Luo Zhang...

Be smart.

I'll be out of prison in two days' time.

Congratulations.

Hurry and come back.

Don't say unlucky things.

What are you doing?

I'll be out of the prison in two days.

What are you doing?

I'm not leaving...

Why didn't you get them? I'm not leaving...

Please...

Master... Spare me...

Master... Spare me...

Go...

I'm not going...

Let go of me! I'm not going...

I'm not going...

Hey, did you say something?

Let go of me...

Please help...

I am the chief of robbers and you are a constable.

What if you caught me?

Tonight I'll be out of the prison

and you have to die here.

You've made me blind

and I have to take your life to pay for it.

You killed my brother. Who's going to pay for that?

You still have a loud mouth.

Go over...

Archers, ready!

Shoot!

Don't kill me...

Shoot!

Shoot!

It's alright in here.

Get someone to pick up the bodies.

– Yes. – Hurry and go...

Is Master Sun out yet?

No.

Go and prepare some food.

I must drink with Master Sun.

Four, five, six, big!

You lose.

Coming...

Go, be there right away.

Well? No more grudges?

Feel better?

Master He...

Master He... Don't kill me...

I want you to know what it feels like being tortured.

Master He, from tomorrow onwards,

I'll turn over a new leaf.

Master He, spare me. It's not my fault...

I just follow instructions.

Too late!

Send the carriage over.

Hurry...

Hurry...

Take it away. Bring the third carriage over.

Hurry...

Hurry...

TEMPLE OF CHIVALRY

You corrupt officer!

Help...

What is it?

I just had a nightmare. Let's go...

Yes.

– Let's go. – Yes.

– Attack! – Get him inside!

– What to do? – Call for help!

What are you doing here? Go!

Go!

Go!

See, another one got killed!

Master, don't move. Keep quiet.

You can't get away...

Chase him!

Hurry...

Don't come over or I'll kill him!

Don't be mistaken.

This is Chief Liu's idea. I have nothing to do with it.

Go!

Hurry...

Don't follow me or I'll kill him!

Go away, make way...

The Temple of Chivalry is up ahead.

Take some men and ambush him.

The rest will follow me.

Stand still! Catch him!

You are coming over!

Brother He...

What is it?

Nothing...

Don't come over...

I have stayed alive till today

to be able to see the imperial envoy

to report your wrongdoings,

and to prove my innocence.

Don't force me to kill again.

Don't be rash. Stay away...

Make way... Go...

Go...

Go? What happened?

Go?

You are the god of justice.

I kneel to you

and beg you to uphold justice.

So long as you let me go, I'll promise you anything.

Let me tell you honestly.

No matter what, you won't be able to escape.

Stop shouting or I'll kill you.

Split up.

Force him out.

Yes.

What about me?

You are unreliable.

Stay here.

Attack!

Go away...

Go away! Don't make me kill again.

Go away...

The envoy is here.

– Stay on the line to welcome him. – Yes.

What's going on in here?

Sir, He Zhong Heng escaped from prison last night

and is holding the magistrate as hostage.

Don't listen to him!

Ready...

Stop.

No one is going to proceed further

until the matter is cleared,

or no one lives.

This man is ferocious.

You'd better go back to the office

and let me handle the case.

Damn it!

Yes.

Injustice should be thoroughly investigated

to prevent the innocent from being wrongly executed.

He, why do you hold a government official hostage?

Do you know that this is a crime that warrants death?

He doesn't deserve to be our government official.

The one I am holding right now is a criminal

who protects prostitution, gambling, and corruption.

He's talking nonsense!

Shut up!

Tell me how you've been wronged and I'll be the judge.

I was originally a constable in this province.

Since I was against the crimes of this magistrate,

he set me up, put me in prison, and killed my wife.

It doesn't matter if I have to die,

but I do hope that you uphold justice and prove me innocent.

Your Honour, he's making scurrilous attacks upon others.

I have always been honest and abide by the law.

Nonsense.

Haven't you sent Chief Liu

to come and offer me bribes?

Your Honour, I...

Shut up!

When I was canvassing the people,

I have already heard that you're corrupt,

putting lives of the innocent in danger.

Here's the witness. Don't you dare deny it.

Bring the sword.

Yes.

Spare me, Your Honour... I know I've been wrong. Spare me...

You've been corrupt. Your wrongs cannot be forgiven.

Be lenient, Your Honour. Please spare my life...

Lord Ge, you have been badly terrified.

If I hadn't done this, saving you was almost impossible.

Lord Huang, those gifts...

They've all been received. No need for such great gifts.

No problem.

Come on, men!

Archers, shoot!

Shoot!

Attack!