Qin Dynasty Epic (2020): Season 1, Episode 13 - Episode #1.13 - full transcript
=Qin Dynasty Epic=
=Episode 13=
Back to the palace!
(Xianyang)
(Qin)
(Xianyang)
(In the month of May, 247 B.C.,)
(the King of Qin, Zichu,)
(who only reigned for three years,)
(and was only 35 years old,
died suddenly.)
(His posthumous name is Zhuangxiang.)
(Ying Zheng assumes
the position of king.)
(Xianyang)
I'm afraid I can't come back anymore.
(Xianyang)
You've fully enjoyed your time here.
It was worth it
even if you're unable to come back.
Go.
Go.
Go, sir.
Go.
(Zhangtai)
(Zhangtai)
(Qin's Official, Kui Zhuang)
His Majesty is coming.
♪Mountains and river remain,
grass beside them abound♪
♪An indistinct smile revealing sorrow
between the eyebrows♪
♪Reminiscing the hometown
and former female confidant♪
Among the seven states,
Qin is the strongest.
It can surely eliminate
Qin, Chu, Yan, Han, Wei and Zhao,
and unify
all the states.
Unify all the states.
The world is huge.
Your ambition must reach
the edge of the world.
You must keep in mind
the people of all states,
and thousands of those lives.
That's how a king should be.
That's how Qin's king should be.
That's how the world's king should be.
God bless Ying Zheng.
I'd rather...
I'd rather...
I'd rather not be from Qin.
If you didn't work hard,
how would you deserve your identity?
What hope would I have for living?
You're my only hope.
Do you want to stay here,
be afraid all your life,
and be bullied by others?
I'll give this sword
to you.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
You're the heir to the throne,
the future King of Qin.
You must learn and observe well.
Don't waste all the hardships
you've suffered,
and don't disappoint
the late king, me,
your mother,
and everyone in their hope in you.
♪After death, the soul remains forever♪
♪Youth is confusing,
emotions are hard to change♪
♪I can use my life to repay the nation♪
♪Make thousands of sacrifices
to heaven and earth♪
♪I hope there would be peace
and tranquility in the future♪
Bow.
Kneel.
Greetings, Your Majesty,
Queen Dowager,
Prime Minister.
Rise.
Investigating censor.
Read the imperial edict.
This is the imperial edict.
"At 15 years old,
according to the late king's order,
I'm assuming
the position of King of Qin.
I know this task is arduous,
and I have a long way to go.
I need more restraint and work hard
to learn how to rule a nation,
so that I can fulfill
the wish of the late kings
in unifying the states.
My mother, Zhao Ji,
will become Queen Dowager
and stay in Ganquan Palace.
Duke Wenxin Lv Buwei will
become Prime Minister.
He'll be known as godfather
and given 100,000 pieces of land
in Luoyang, Henan.
He and Queen Dowager will assist me
in managing state affairs
until I reach the right age to rule.
Meng Ao, Wang He, Biao Gong
will be Top Generals
and handle military affairs.
Ying Xi led the effort in quenching
the rebellion,
and will be given
the title of Lord Weiyang.
Ying Sheng will be given
the title of Lord Weiwen.
Yao Gu will become Chief Minister.
Land will be given
according to his title.
For the other officials with merits,
claim your reward
at the Prime Minister Residence.
(Qin's General, Meng Ao;
Qin's General, Biao Gong)
(Ying Sheng)
Thank you, Your Majesty.
(Qin's Official, Yao Gu)
Thank you, Your Majesty.
To the Prime Minister of Qin:
Prime Minister of Qin.
Tell all the officials
and citizens of Qin...
(From a lowly merchant)
(to an utterly powerful
Regent Prime Minister,)
(at this point, Lv Buwei)
(has reached new heights in his career.)
(Handan, Capital of Zhao)
My lord.
My lord.
My lord.
Don't be this angry.
My lord.
(Zhao Yan)
I'm also peeved.
Why is Ying Zheng so lucky?
(Guo Kai)
His father died at such a young age,
and he became the king.
God,
you're so blind!
Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng.
I'll kill you.
I'll kill you!
My lord.
-My lord.
-I'll kill you!
-I'll kill you!
-My lord.
-I'll kill you!
-My lord.
My lord.
-My lord.
-Let go!
My lord.
My lord.
I'll say something I shouldn't.
Well, Ying Zheng has become king.
Perhaps we won't
even be able to see him anymore.
How can you kill him?
No.
He became king,
I want to become king too.
My lord, you can't become king
just because you want to.
I can if I say I can!
If you help me become king,
I'll make you the Prime Minister.
Seriously?
I'm a man of my word.
What if you can't help me?
Then kill me.
I want to become the King!
I didn't expect
that unscrupulous merchant
to become Qin's Prime Minister.
(Zhao Yi)
He even recruited so many followers.
Stop talking about
that unscrupulous merchant.
Ying Zheng has even become king.
They made a child the king.
An unscrupulous merchant became
the Prime Minister,
and I surely won't let go
of this great opportunity
to battle with Qin.
(Chu's Palace in Yingdu)
King of Chu.
In less than four years,
three Kings of Qin died.
It's a great opportunity
(Zhao's Official, Mao Sui)
for us in Guandong.
I dare to request
Chu to combine forces with us
in battling with Qin
and ruling the states.
(Chu's Chancellor, Lord Chunshen,
Huang Xie)
(King Kaolie of Chu, Wan)
(Prince of Chu, Jing Han)
At this point,
peace has been quickly restored in Qin.
Now, Ying Zheng has already assumed
the throne.
Qin experienced such a major rebellion,
and it didn't suffer at all.
Right.
In my opinion,
it's true that they didn't suffer.
They have a high morale
and weren't disheartened at all.
In that case,
we can't belittle Qin.
Not only didn't Queen Dowager Huayang
accomplish her goal,
Chu has also lost
a reliable person in Qin.
The loss is greater than the reward.
Dear Envoy, did you hear that?
Everything is in order in Qin.
If we send troops now,
we might not win.
Right.
In my opinion,
now isn't a good time
to battle with Qin.
(Lord Lingyang of Chu, Li Yuan)
In that case,
I need to get back to Handan
and report to my king
what we've discussed.
I bid my leave.
In that case,
I won't ask you to stay.
We won't see you off.
I bid my leave.
(Xianyang, Capital of Qin)
It's really a shame that Bai Shang died
in the line of duty.
For the position
of His Majesty's guard,
let's appoint Fan Wuji.
He has great martial arts skills
and he's meticulous.
He's suitable for the job.
-He is.
-Right.
You must do everything you can
to guard His Majesty
and stay with him at all times.
Yes.
As for the presenter who communicates
His Majesty's orders to the officials,
can Wang Wan do it?
I surely won't disappoint you.
There's one more important position.
The Commander of Guards.
It is responsible for the security
of the entire palace in Xianyang.
He's in charge of the army of guards.
It's a huge responsibility indeed.
Someone from the Chu faction
held that post before.
It almost caused a huge disaster.
This time, we must choose someone
who is reliable.
What about Lord Weiwen, Ying Sheng?
I think he's a prudent person.
And he's from the imperial clan.
He has merits in
protecting the king this time.
If he becomes the Commander of Guards,
he'll be dependable.
Lord Weiwen is
a suitable candidate indeed.
It's decided then.
All right.
The matter has been settled.
There's another important matter
that requires your assistance,
Chief Minister.
Just tell me
what you want me to do.
All right.
I would like to ask you
to be someone's mentor.
Who?
Prince Chengjiao.
(Prime Minister has arrived.)
Greetings, Prime Minister.
Scholars, you've traveled far to Qin.
Is it for fame
or fortune?
I want fame
and also fortune.
I want to do something
that would give me fame and fortune,
and leave my name in history
for thousands of years.
I want to write
the best book in the world.
Are you all willing to make
the best book in the world?
Prime Minister, what defines
the best book in the world?
For 500 years,
multiple essays have been written
by many schools with different thought
and influenced countless generations.
However, each school of thought
has slowly declined.
Why?
Too highbrow,
too grand or unrealistic,
too old-fashioned,
Doesn't help the citizens,
or doesn't benefit the nation.
I want it to be better than
its predecessors.
I gathered the best scholars
to draw the strong points
from different schools of thoughts
to write a timeless classic.
Well...
May I ask
the purpose of writing
the best book in the world?
To bring peace to the world.
The chaotic world we have now
is showing signs of unification.
Qin must fulfill
that destiny from heaven.
A vast nation
with lots of citizens
that are unprecedentedly unified
will soon be established.
How should such a new empire
be governed?
How?
The purpose
of that classic is to set the policies
of governance for Qin.
To set policies for the world.
The policies for the world!
Prime Minister.
May I ask how we should write it?
I'll be the chief editor.
I'll make an outline to point out
the important parts.
Based on the outline,
bring into play
everything you have learned
in the book.
Starting today,
the Spring Autumn Pavilion
is the place that I set up
only for you scholars.
I want to sincerely cooperate
with you scholars
to write the timeless classic.
Is that fine?
Sincerely cooperate to write
the timeless classic!
What are you writing, Li Si?
Nothing.
In the blink of an eye,
I've been in Xianyang for many days.
I don't have anything to do.
I'm just writing randomly.
(Mu Ge)
What are you doing?
It rained all morning.
It's raining lighter,
so I came to check on you at once.
You must be hungry.
I brought some wine and meat.
How about having a drink with me?
Sure.
Here.
By the way,
did you watch the military parade
a few days ago?
I did.
Then you must have seen
the little King of Qin.
I did.
Did you realize
that even though he's young,
he enlightened the ignorant,
and motivated people?
Yes.
I didn't expect
that a young man
can say such things.
I think
that world will belong to Qin.
Wrong.
I think
the King of Qin still lacks
a treasure that would help him
eliminate the states.
What is it?
Me.
Li Si.
You?
Li Si?
Fine.
Whatever you say.
Let me ask you then.
How can an outsider like you
who just came here
approach the King of Qin?
And how will you make him
recognize your talent?
You don't need to worry about that.
I'll take care of that.
Why do you have a goat?
When one is lonely,
wouldn't it be better
to have a goat as a companion?
Come on.
Let's eat.
Prime Minister.
The officials
as well as your followers
have been given positions
and promotions accordingly.
Support me too.
Arrange a position for me.
I've followed you for many years.
I've improved a bit too.
You did the errand in Linzi well.
You should be rewarded.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
I'll make you the Steward for my residence.
You'll be paid top salary.
Are you willing to do that?
Steward for your...?
Prime Minister.
I can't do it.
You can't?
Prime Minister.
Am I capable of doing it?
You can do it well if you want to.
Will you do it or not?
I will!
I'll be the Steward!
The Steward.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
From now on, focus on leading
the scouts in the six states,
and find information on the spies
whom other states sent to Qin.
Sometimes, their spies
can be useful to us too.
Am I right?
Why isn't that man seeking shelter
from the rain?
Come here!
(Lao Ai)
When you and the late king
came back to Qin from Handan,
he escorted you on a horse.
Greetings, Prime Minister.
Prime Minister,
do you still remember me?
Rise.
Rise.
11 years ago,
you almost lost your life
for the late king and my sake.
Lao Ai.
Prime Minister.
You still remember me?
I do.
Why are you here today?
Prime Minister.
I've been traveling around
the past few years.
I've learned some attack
and defense techniques
and acquired some knowledge as well.
I've heard that
you're recruiting followers.
Can I...
Your clothes are wet.
Change into dry clothes.
Don't catch a cold.
Hurry.
Yes.
When will this rain stop?
Since you've arranged it,
he's surely suitable for the job.
Godfather.
It keeps raining hard lately.
I'm worried
that if this continues,
a disaster might happen.
I've already sent men
to check the situation.
Don't worry.
Very well.
Godfather.
There's another thing
that I would like you
to ask someone to do.
What is it?
I want the army banners
of the six states.
What is it for?
I want to
hang the six states' army banners
in the palace,
and keep reminding myself
not to forget the ambition
of unifying the states.
I remember a story.
Are you interested in hearing it?
Please go ahead.
Back then, Guan Zhong
was Duke Huan of Qi's godfather.
Every time officials report matters
to Duke Huan of Qi,
he would surely say,
"Go to godfather."
The people around him started talking,
"Godfather handles everything.
It's so easy
to be a king."
Duke Huan of Qi
heard about what they said.
Duke Huan of Qi didn't get angry.
He said,
"Without godfather before,
it was really hard to be a king.
Now that I have godfather,
it's really very easy to be a king."
You mean
you want me to
become like Duke Huan of Qi.
Since ancient times,
great leaders have always
done very few things,
yet they delegated a lot.
Delegation is the way
kings rule their nations.
Implementation is the way
subordinates work.
As the king,
you don't need to
do everything personally.
Yes.
That was what
the late king taught me as well.
I'll collect
the six states' army banners.
Your Majesty, Prime Minister,
the doorkeeper brought an urgent report.
-What is it about?
-What is it about?
Since it has been raining hard for days,
the Jing and Wei Rivers
overflowed and caused flooding
in many areas.
Each region is seeking guidance
and relief.
All right.
You may go.
Yes.
I'll take care of it.
Stop.
Li Si of Chu is here
to see Prime Minister.
Please inform him.
Doorkeeper.
Sir, please go inside.
This way please.
No wonder lamb stew at the wine shop
is so expensive.
They're all
in the Prime Minister Residence.
And you two know each other.
(Gan Luo)
Sir.
You have a good sense of humor.
Are you also here to become a follower?
Yes.
Are you here to do the same?
Can't I?
It's not that you can't.
It's just that you should
only be 15 years old.
The current King of Qin
is also 15 years old.
If he can be the King of Qin,
can't I become
Prime Minister's follower?
May I ask your name?
I'm the grandson of Gan Mao.
Gan Luo.
The grandson of
the former Prime Minister of Qin.
Excuse my manners.
Excuse my manners.
Send orders to the county magistrates.
The relief goods
must be distributed to
all affected citizens.
Citizens can't go hungry or homeless
because relief wasn't given properly.
Yes.
Prime Minister.
A lot of people are at the door,
waiting to see you.
They all want to be your followers.
Let them come in later.
Yes.
Sirs.
Sirs.
Please prepare your greeting card,
and go with me to see Prime Minister.
Come, this way please.
Sirs, please follow me.
This way please.
This way please.
Aren't you...
Mr. Li Si,
the great talent of Jixia Academy?
Why did you think
of coming to Prime Minister Residence?
Wait.
If you want to see Prime Minister,
you must go through me,
the Prime Minister's Steward.
But I think
that you're someone
without real talent or knowledge,
so you can't see Prime Minister.
Aren't you
the profoundly learned Steward,
Mr. Zheng Huo?
Mr. Zheng,
please inform Prime Minister.
Tell him that
Li Si would like to see him.
Please?
Who do you think you are?
You want me to inform him for you?
Back then...
Back then, in Jixia Academy,
I kneeled for the whole day,
and you wouldn't come.
Now, you're saying "please"?
Fine.
If you want to see Prime Minister,
all right.
Kneel here
for three days.
Otherwise,
the door won't open
for you.
It's fine if you don't inform him.
Please give him
this bamboo slip.
He'd surely see me after reading it.
Well...
What the heck is this?
Our sweeper
can write better than you.
You want me to give it
to Prime Minister?
1,000 taels of gold.
1,000 taels worth of gold?
Of course.
After giving 1,000 taels of gold...
You're Gan Luo?
I'm Gan Luo, Gan Mao's grandson.
Greetings, Prime Minister.
Gan Mao used to be Qin's Prime Minister.
Gan also used to be
a distinguished family in Qin.
Where is your father now?
He spent his last years in Wei.
He was very unsuccessful,
and our family was in decline.
He already passed away last month.
Before he died,
he ordered me to return to Qin
and work for you.
He was a great Prime Minister.
If he weren't forced by the Chu faction
to leave Qin back then.
How would he end up that way?
Life is full of uncertainties.
If he stayed in Qin,
he might not be trouble-free either.
You're so young,
yet you have insight.
How old are you?
Prime Minister.
I'm 12 years old.
Are you willing to be
a Junior Attendant?
Thank you, Prime Minister.
I'll surely do my best
to assist you.
You're so young,
and you say you'll assist me?
Ambition doesn't depend on age.
Please wait and see.
Stay.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
(Handan, Capital of Zhao)
I should have killed that
Qin bastard back then,
and this wouldn't have happened.
It's all Lord Pingyuan's fault.
He's the King of Qin now.
Even Zhao and Qin
have always had a feud,
we need to follow etiquette.
Don't embarrass ourselves
in this aspect.
Yes, Father.
If there's anything else, go.
-I bid my leave.
-I bid my leave.
Father isn't in good health.
Don't say ridiculous things.
What ridiculous thing did I say?
What ridiculous thing did I say?
Why?
You want to hit me?
Come on, go ahead.
Hit me.
Come on, hit me.
Hit me.
Father!
Fight outside!
I...
My lord.
My lord.
You're not in a good mood?
Did you come here
because you have a plan?
I think
I have an idea.
Tell me.
My lord.
My lord, you want to accomplish
something great.
I couldn't come up with anything
even if I rack my brains.
But there are lots of
talented people in Handan.
If I, Guo Kai, can't think of it,
others would surely be able to.
Tell me, who should I ask?
My lord.
In Handan, if you ask me
who's the cleverest
and most valued person by His Majesty,
it's Mao Sui.
All these years,
for the sake of Zhao,
he is well-traveled and well-learned.
He can surely think of something.
I don't have any interaction
with Mao Sui.
Will he help me?
My lord.
Crown Prince has no interactions
with him either.
Mao Sui might not necessarily help him.
Whether he'll help or not,
we have to try it in order to find out.
So you want to be Crown Prince, my lord.
♪I remember the cold wind last night,
look at the world♪
♪It's boundless and vast♪
♪Each year is sad and very tumultuous♪
♪Military exercises at the plateaus,
horses drinking by the Yangtze River♪
♪Communicating the unification
of the country♪
♪Brandishing the safety of the world♪
♪The land was given to officials for
500 years, lives flourished and decayed♪
♪Ruined structures, sorrows, heroes'
tears, I must have great ambition♪
♪In the vast mountains and rivers,
the weather keeps changing♪
♪Bring peace to the world, build a
new universe, be like the sun and moon♪
♪Armed for battle,
the soldiers are unstoppable♪
♪A land consumed by war,
the beginning of the king's law♪
♪Follow the footsteps of
our ancestors and martyrs♪
♪A great nation's
iron-willed representative♪
=Episode 13=
Back to the palace!
(Xianyang)
(Qin)
(Xianyang)
(In the month of May, 247 B.C.,)
(the King of Qin, Zichu,)
(who only reigned for three years,)
(and was only 35 years old,
died suddenly.)
(His posthumous name is Zhuangxiang.)
(Ying Zheng assumes
the position of king.)
(Xianyang)
I'm afraid I can't come back anymore.
(Xianyang)
You've fully enjoyed your time here.
It was worth it
even if you're unable to come back.
Go.
Go.
Go, sir.
Go.
(Zhangtai)
(Zhangtai)
(Qin's Official, Kui Zhuang)
His Majesty is coming.
♪Mountains and river remain,
grass beside them abound♪
♪An indistinct smile revealing sorrow
between the eyebrows♪
♪Reminiscing the hometown
and former female confidant♪
Among the seven states,
Qin is the strongest.
It can surely eliminate
Qin, Chu, Yan, Han, Wei and Zhao,
and unify
all the states.
Unify all the states.
The world is huge.
Your ambition must reach
the edge of the world.
You must keep in mind
the people of all states,
and thousands of those lives.
That's how a king should be.
That's how Qin's king should be.
That's how the world's king should be.
God bless Ying Zheng.
I'd rather...
I'd rather...
I'd rather not be from Qin.
If you didn't work hard,
how would you deserve your identity?
What hope would I have for living?
You're my only hope.
Do you want to stay here,
be afraid all your life,
and be bullied by others?
I'll give this sword
to you.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
You're the heir to the throne,
the future King of Qin.
You must learn and observe well.
Don't waste all the hardships
you've suffered,
and don't disappoint
the late king, me,
your mother,
and everyone in their hope in you.
♪After death, the soul remains forever♪
♪Youth is confusing,
emotions are hard to change♪
♪I can use my life to repay the nation♪
♪Make thousands of sacrifices
to heaven and earth♪
♪I hope there would be peace
and tranquility in the future♪
Bow.
Kneel.
Greetings, Your Majesty,
Queen Dowager,
Prime Minister.
Rise.
Investigating censor.
Read the imperial edict.
This is the imperial edict.
"At 15 years old,
according to the late king's order,
I'm assuming
the position of King of Qin.
I know this task is arduous,
and I have a long way to go.
I need more restraint and work hard
to learn how to rule a nation,
so that I can fulfill
the wish of the late kings
in unifying the states.
My mother, Zhao Ji,
will become Queen Dowager
and stay in Ganquan Palace.
Duke Wenxin Lv Buwei will
become Prime Minister.
He'll be known as godfather
and given 100,000 pieces of land
in Luoyang, Henan.
He and Queen Dowager will assist me
in managing state affairs
until I reach the right age to rule.
Meng Ao, Wang He, Biao Gong
will be Top Generals
and handle military affairs.
Ying Xi led the effort in quenching
the rebellion,
and will be given
the title of Lord Weiyang.
Ying Sheng will be given
the title of Lord Weiwen.
Yao Gu will become Chief Minister.
Land will be given
according to his title.
For the other officials with merits,
claim your reward
at the Prime Minister Residence.
(Qin's General, Meng Ao;
Qin's General, Biao Gong)
(Ying Sheng)
Thank you, Your Majesty.
(Qin's Official, Yao Gu)
Thank you, Your Majesty.
To the Prime Minister of Qin:
Prime Minister of Qin.
Tell all the officials
and citizens of Qin...
(From a lowly merchant)
(to an utterly powerful
Regent Prime Minister,)
(at this point, Lv Buwei)
(has reached new heights in his career.)
(Handan, Capital of Zhao)
My lord.
My lord.
My lord.
Don't be this angry.
My lord.
(Zhao Yan)
I'm also peeved.
Why is Ying Zheng so lucky?
(Guo Kai)
His father died at such a young age,
and he became the king.
God,
you're so blind!
Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng.
I'll kill you.
I'll kill you!
My lord.
-My lord.
-I'll kill you!
-I'll kill you!
-My lord.
-I'll kill you!
-My lord.
My lord.
-My lord.
-Let go!
My lord.
My lord.
I'll say something I shouldn't.
Well, Ying Zheng has become king.
Perhaps we won't
even be able to see him anymore.
How can you kill him?
No.
He became king,
I want to become king too.
My lord, you can't become king
just because you want to.
I can if I say I can!
If you help me become king,
I'll make you the Prime Minister.
Seriously?
I'm a man of my word.
What if you can't help me?
Then kill me.
I want to become the King!
I didn't expect
that unscrupulous merchant
to become Qin's Prime Minister.
(Zhao Yi)
He even recruited so many followers.
Stop talking about
that unscrupulous merchant.
Ying Zheng has even become king.
They made a child the king.
An unscrupulous merchant became
the Prime Minister,
and I surely won't let go
of this great opportunity
to battle with Qin.
(Chu's Palace in Yingdu)
King of Chu.
In less than four years,
three Kings of Qin died.
It's a great opportunity
(Zhao's Official, Mao Sui)
for us in Guandong.
I dare to request
Chu to combine forces with us
in battling with Qin
and ruling the states.
(Chu's Chancellor, Lord Chunshen,
Huang Xie)
(King Kaolie of Chu, Wan)
(Prince of Chu, Jing Han)
At this point,
peace has been quickly restored in Qin.
Now, Ying Zheng has already assumed
the throne.
Qin experienced such a major rebellion,
and it didn't suffer at all.
Right.
In my opinion,
it's true that they didn't suffer.
They have a high morale
and weren't disheartened at all.
In that case,
we can't belittle Qin.
Not only didn't Queen Dowager Huayang
accomplish her goal,
Chu has also lost
a reliable person in Qin.
The loss is greater than the reward.
Dear Envoy, did you hear that?
Everything is in order in Qin.
If we send troops now,
we might not win.
Right.
In my opinion,
now isn't a good time
to battle with Qin.
(Lord Lingyang of Chu, Li Yuan)
In that case,
I need to get back to Handan
and report to my king
what we've discussed.
I bid my leave.
In that case,
I won't ask you to stay.
We won't see you off.
I bid my leave.
(Xianyang, Capital of Qin)
It's really a shame that Bai Shang died
in the line of duty.
For the position
of His Majesty's guard,
let's appoint Fan Wuji.
He has great martial arts skills
and he's meticulous.
He's suitable for the job.
-He is.
-Right.
You must do everything you can
to guard His Majesty
and stay with him at all times.
Yes.
As for the presenter who communicates
His Majesty's orders to the officials,
can Wang Wan do it?
I surely won't disappoint you.
There's one more important position.
The Commander of Guards.
It is responsible for the security
of the entire palace in Xianyang.
He's in charge of the army of guards.
It's a huge responsibility indeed.
Someone from the Chu faction
held that post before.
It almost caused a huge disaster.
This time, we must choose someone
who is reliable.
What about Lord Weiwen, Ying Sheng?
I think he's a prudent person.
And he's from the imperial clan.
He has merits in
protecting the king this time.
If he becomes the Commander of Guards,
he'll be dependable.
Lord Weiwen is
a suitable candidate indeed.
It's decided then.
All right.
The matter has been settled.
There's another important matter
that requires your assistance,
Chief Minister.
Just tell me
what you want me to do.
All right.
I would like to ask you
to be someone's mentor.
Who?
Prince Chengjiao.
(Prime Minister has arrived.)
Greetings, Prime Minister.
Scholars, you've traveled far to Qin.
Is it for fame
or fortune?
I want fame
and also fortune.
I want to do something
that would give me fame and fortune,
and leave my name in history
for thousands of years.
I want to write
the best book in the world.
Are you all willing to make
the best book in the world?
Prime Minister, what defines
the best book in the world?
For 500 years,
multiple essays have been written
by many schools with different thought
and influenced countless generations.
However, each school of thought
has slowly declined.
Why?
Too highbrow,
too grand or unrealistic,
too old-fashioned,
Doesn't help the citizens,
or doesn't benefit the nation.
I want it to be better than
its predecessors.
I gathered the best scholars
to draw the strong points
from different schools of thoughts
to write a timeless classic.
Well...
May I ask
the purpose of writing
the best book in the world?
To bring peace to the world.
The chaotic world we have now
is showing signs of unification.
Qin must fulfill
that destiny from heaven.
A vast nation
with lots of citizens
that are unprecedentedly unified
will soon be established.
How should such a new empire
be governed?
How?
The purpose
of that classic is to set the policies
of governance for Qin.
To set policies for the world.
The policies for the world!
Prime Minister.
May I ask how we should write it?
I'll be the chief editor.
I'll make an outline to point out
the important parts.
Based on the outline,
bring into play
everything you have learned
in the book.
Starting today,
the Spring Autumn Pavilion
is the place that I set up
only for you scholars.
I want to sincerely cooperate
with you scholars
to write the timeless classic.
Is that fine?
Sincerely cooperate to write
the timeless classic!
What are you writing, Li Si?
Nothing.
In the blink of an eye,
I've been in Xianyang for many days.
I don't have anything to do.
I'm just writing randomly.
(Mu Ge)
What are you doing?
It rained all morning.
It's raining lighter,
so I came to check on you at once.
You must be hungry.
I brought some wine and meat.
How about having a drink with me?
Sure.
Here.
By the way,
did you watch the military parade
a few days ago?
I did.
Then you must have seen
the little King of Qin.
I did.
Did you realize
that even though he's young,
he enlightened the ignorant,
and motivated people?
Yes.
I didn't expect
that a young man
can say such things.
I think
that world will belong to Qin.
Wrong.
I think
the King of Qin still lacks
a treasure that would help him
eliminate the states.
What is it?
Me.
Li Si.
You?
Li Si?
Fine.
Whatever you say.
Let me ask you then.
How can an outsider like you
who just came here
approach the King of Qin?
And how will you make him
recognize your talent?
You don't need to worry about that.
I'll take care of that.
Why do you have a goat?
When one is lonely,
wouldn't it be better
to have a goat as a companion?
Come on.
Let's eat.
Prime Minister.
The officials
as well as your followers
have been given positions
and promotions accordingly.
Support me too.
Arrange a position for me.
I've followed you for many years.
I've improved a bit too.
You did the errand in Linzi well.
You should be rewarded.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
I'll make you the Steward for my residence.
You'll be paid top salary.
Are you willing to do that?
Steward for your...?
Prime Minister.
I can't do it.
You can't?
Prime Minister.
Am I capable of doing it?
You can do it well if you want to.
Will you do it or not?
I will!
I'll be the Steward!
The Steward.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
From now on, focus on leading
the scouts in the six states,
and find information on the spies
whom other states sent to Qin.
Sometimes, their spies
can be useful to us too.
Am I right?
Why isn't that man seeking shelter
from the rain?
Come here!
(Lao Ai)
When you and the late king
came back to Qin from Handan,
he escorted you on a horse.
Greetings, Prime Minister.
Prime Minister,
do you still remember me?
Rise.
Rise.
11 years ago,
you almost lost your life
for the late king and my sake.
Lao Ai.
Prime Minister.
You still remember me?
I do.
Why are you here today?
Prime Minister.
I've been traveling around
the past few years.
I've learned some attack
and defense techniques
and acquired some knowledge as well.
I've heard that
you're recruiting followers.
Can I...
Your clothes are wet.
Change into dry clothes.
Don't catch a cold.
Hurry.
Yes.
When will this rain stop?
Since you've arranged it,
he's surely suitable for the job.
Godfather.
It keeps raining hard lately.
I'm worried
that if this continues,
a disaster might happen.
I've already sent men
to check the situation.
Don't worry.
Very well.
Godfather.
There's another thing
that I would like you
to ask someone to do.
What is it?
I want the army banners
of the six states.
What is it for?
I want to
hang the six states' army banners
in the palace,
and keep reminding myself
not to forget the ambition
of unifying the states.
I remember a story.
Are you interested in hearing it?
Please go ahead.
Back then, Guan Zhong
was Duke Huan of Qi's godfather.
Every time officials report matters
to Duke Huan of Qi,
he would surely say,
"Go to godfather."
The people around him started talking,
"Godfather handles everything.
It's so easy
to be a king."
Duke Huan of Qi
heard about what they said.
Duke Huan of Qi didn't get angry.
He said,
"Without godfather before,
it was really hard to be a king.
Now that I have godfather,
it's really very easy to be a king."
You mean
you want me to
become like Duke Huan of Qi.
Since ancient times,
great leaders have always
done very few things,
yet they delegated a lot.
Delegation is the way
kings rule their nations.
Implementation is the way
subordinates work.
As the king,
you don't need to
do everything personally.
Yes.
That was what
the late king taught me as well.
I'll collect
the six states' army banners.
Your Majesty, Prime Minister,
the doorkeeper brought an urgent report.
-What is it about?
-What is it about?
Since it has been raining hard for days,
the Jing and Wei Rivers
overflowed and caused flooding
in many areas.
Each region is seeking guidance
and relief.
All right.
You may go.
Yes.
I'll take care of it.
Stop.
Li Si of Chu is here
to see Prime Minister.
Please inform him.
Doorkeeper.
Sir, please go inside.
This way please.
No wonder lamb stew at the wine shop
is so expensive.
They're all
in the Prime Minister Residence.
And you two know each other.
(Gan Luo)
Sir.
You have a good sense of humor.
Are you also here to become a follower?
Yes.
Are you here to do the same?
Can't I?
It's not that you can't.
It's just that you should
only be 15 years old.
The current King of Qin
is also 15 years old.
If he can be the King of Qin,
can't I become
Prime Minister's follower?
May I ask your name?
I'm the grandson of Gan Mao.
Gan Luo.
The grandson of
the former Prime Minister of Qin.
Excuse my manners.
Excuse my manners.
Send orders to the county magistrates.
The relief goods
must be distributed to
all affected citizens.
Citizens can't go hungry or homeless
because relief wasn't given properly.
Yes.
Prime Minister.
A lot of people are at the door,
waiting to see you.
They all want to be your followers.
Let them come in later.
Yes.
Sirs.
Sirs.
Please prepare your greeting card,
and go with me to see Prime Minister.
Come, this way please.
Sirs, please follow me.
This way please.
This way please.
Aren't you...
Mr. Li Si,
the great talent of Jixia Academy?
Why did you think
of coming to Prime Minister Residence?
Wait.
If you want to see Prime Minister,
you must go through me,
the Prime Minister's Steward.
But I think
that you're someone
without real talent or knowledge,
so you can't see Prime Minister.
Aren't you
the profoundly learned Steward,
Mr. Zheng Huo?
Mr. Zheng,
please inform Prime Minister.
Tell him that
Li Si would like to see him.
Please?
Who do you think you are?
You want me to inform him for you?
Back then...
Back then, in Jixia Academy,
I kneeled for the whole day,
and you wouldn't come.
Now, you're saying "please"?
Fine.
If you want to see Prime Minister,
all right.
Kneel here
for three days.
Otherwise,
the door won't open
for you.
It's fine if you don't inform him.
Please give him
this bamboo slip.
He'd surely see me after reading it.
Well...
What the heck is this?
Our sweeper
can write better than you.
You want me to give it
to Prime Minister?
1,000 taels of gold.
1,000 taels worth of gold?
Of course.
After giving 1,000 taels of gold...
You're Gan Luo?
I'm Gan Luo, Gan Mao's grandson.
Greetings, Prime Minister.
Gan Mao used to be Qin's Prime Minister.
Gan also used to be
a distinguished family in Qin.
Where is your father now?
He spent his last years in Wei.
He was very unsuccessful,
and our family was in decline.
He already passed away last month.
Before he died,
he ordered me to return to Qin
and work for you.
He was a great Prime Minister.
If he weren't forced by the Chu faction
to leave Qin back then.
How would he end up that way?
Life is full of uncertainties.
If he stayed in Qin,
he might not be trouble-free either.
You're so young,
yet you have insight.
How old are you?
Prime Minister.
I'm 12 years old.
Are you willing to be
a Junior Attendant?
Thank you, Prime Minister.
I'll surely do my best
to assist you.
You're so young,
and you say you'll assist me?
Ambition doesn't depend on age.
Please wait and see.
Stay.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
(Handan, Capital of Zhao)
I should have killed that
Qin bastard back then,
and this wouldn't have happened.
It's all Lord Pingyuan's fault.
He's the King of Qin now.
Even Zhao and Qin
have always had a feud,
we need to follow etiquette.
Don't embarrass ourselves
in this aspect.
Yes, Father.
If there's anything else, go.
-I bid my leave.
-I bid my leave.
Father isn't in good health.
Don't say ridiculous things.
What ridiculous thing did I say?
What ridiculous thing did I say?
Why?
You want to hit me?
Come on, go ahead.
Hit me.
Come on, hit me.
Hit me.
Father!
Fight outside!
I...
My lord.
My lord.
You're not in a good mood?
Did you come here
because you have a plan?
I think
I have an idea.
Tell me.
My lord.
My lord, you want to accomplish
something great.
I couldn't come up with anything
even if I rack my brains.
But there are lots of
talented people in Handan.
If I, Guo Kai, can't think of it,
others would surely be able to.
Tell me, who should I ask?
My lord.
In Handan, if you ask me
who's the cleverest
and most valued person by His Majesty,
it's Mao Sui.
All these years,
for the sake of Zhao,
he is well-traveled and well-learned.
He can surely think of something.
I don't have any interaction
with Mao Sui.
Will he help me?
My lord.
Crown Prince has no interactions
with him either.
Mao Sui might not necessarily help him.
Whether he'll help or not,
we have to try it in order to find out.
So you want to be Crown Prince, my lord.
♪I remember the cold wind last night,
look at the world♪
♪It's boundless and vast♪
♪Each year is sad and very tumultuous♪
♪Military exercises at the plateaus,
horses drinking by the Yangtze River♪
♪Communicating the unification
of the country♪
♪Brandishing the safety of the world♪
♪The land was given to officials for
500 years, lives flourished and decayed♪
♪Ruined structures, sorrows, heroes'
tears, I must have great ambition♪
♪In the vast mountains and rivers,
the weather keeps changing♪
♪Bring peace to the world, build a
new universe, be like the sun and moon♪
♪Armed for battle,
the soldiers are unstoppable♪
♪A land consumed by war,
the beginning of the king's law♪
♪Follow the footsteps of
our ancestors and martyrs♪
♪A great nation's
iron-willed representative♪