Qin Dynasty Epic (2020): Season 1, Episode 32 - Episode #1.32 - full transcript
=Qin Dynasty Epic=
=Episode 32=
(Han Ni)
Grand Consort, I'm Xiaoye.
Come in.
How did you get here?
(Maid Ye)
I lied to them,
saying that Queen Dowager told me
to ask you something.
What about Chengjiao?
Queen Dowager already sent orders
to release the prince.
I'll go to Prince's residence
to check later.
I came to visit you first.
Xiaoye.
From now on, you're my daughter-in-law.
In the future,
please take care of Chengjiao.
Even if I can survive,
I can never
get out of Snow Palace again.
Why?
Don't ask.
Remember what I told you.
Who should you go to if Chengjiao
gets into trouble?
Chief Clerk Li Si.
Remember that well.
Also,
tell him
that Han Fei wants him
to save Chengjiao.
All right, I remember.
Greetings, Queen Dowager.
Go.
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
Your mother has something to tell you.
(Lord Chang'an of Qin, Chengjiao)
Be good.
Let me look at you.
Mother.
I haven't seen you for days.
You
seemed to have grown a lot.
Mother.
I'll ask His Majesty
to let you return to Yichun Palace.
Be good.
Just listen to me.
Leave Xianyang.
Are you willing to go with me then?
Of course.
(Chief Palace Attendant of Qin, Lao Ai)
Let's leave right now.
Queen Dowager.
Since my son is safe,
your secret
will be safe forever.
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Do you know
why I did that?
You wanted to help
His Majesty, of course.
Even you can tell,
yet Zheng can't?
(King of Qin, Zheng)
Anything you want to tell me?
(Chief Clerk of Qin, Li Si)
I've investigated the rumors
as instructed.
They all came
from the Prime Minister Residence.
Go on.
Even if you're the King,
you don't have a king's authority.
Queen Dowager and Prime Minister
both want
Prince Chengjiao to die.
Your Majesty,
how will you save him?
If I don't try, how will I know
it doesn't work?
If I govern the nation soon,
gain power and authority,
then no one will touch Chengjiao!
(Ying Yu)
Uncle!
Let me out!
I must protect Chengjiao!
It's good enough that I'm able
to save you.
Just stay in my residence.
When it's time to eat,
(Lord Weiyang of Qin, Ying Xi)
I'll ask someone to send you food.
Uncle.
Listen to...
Uncle, don't go.
Listen to me!
Uncle!
Uncle!
Uncle!
(King of Han, An)
(Longtai Palace, Handan, Zhao)
King of Han, you may speak now.
My brother Yun
(King Daoxiang of Zhao, Yan)
was killed by the people of Qin.
Our late King
also died because he couldn't take
Qin's humiliation.
My nation and my family
are absolutely irreconcilable
with the people of Qin!
Zhao and Qin
also have a bloody feud.
Since I was little,
I vowed to kill Ying Zheng.
It's precise because I know
your resolve to resist Qin
that I came to Zhao
to request for your assistance.
Tell me what you need.
As long as we can kill Ying Zheng,
I'm willing to use everything
in my power to help you.
Our late King once planned
to assist King Zheng of Qin's brother,
Chengjiao, Lord Chang'an,
to usurp the position of king.
It was because his mother is my sister.
Once Chengjiao assumed the throne,
he would be useful to Han,
and stop Qin's ambition
to unify the states.
The late King of Han
had such a big plan?
But the plan isn't successful yet.
I know
that Han is weak.
It can't fight Qin alone.
That's why I want to collaborate
with Zhao
to overthrow King of Qin,
Ying Zheng,
and help Chengjiao to be the King.
What a great plan.
As you wish,
I'll surely kill Ying Zheng,
and help Chengjiao to be the King.
(Lord Weiyang's Residence,
Xianyang, Qin)
Your Majesty, you want
to govern the nation at once?
Yes.
I thought about it.
Only in governing the state
can I protect Chengjiao.
Uncle, what are you doing?
This intention
proves you're from
the Ying family indeed.
Next,
what would you like to do?
After one month,
we'll have the Annual Imperial
Court Meeting.
I hope
that you'd side with me.
Don't worry.
Officials from the Ying family
will surely support you.
Prime Minister.
(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)
His Majesty went
(Zheng Yi)
to Lord Weiyang's residence.
It's time.
(Yide Pavilion)
(General of Qin, Fan Wuji)
Queen Dowager is so powerful now.
Even His Majesty and Prime Minister
can't do anything about her.
My lord.
You must be careful
from now on.
My lord.
You were falsely accused
and bullied in Xianyang.
You have yet to achieve your ambitions.
I know the feeling well.
We have the same fate.
I want to become a general
and accomplish merits for Qin.
But in the end,
Meng Tian even replaced
my Chief Guard position.
To be honest,
I don't wish to stay in Qin anymore.
Mother came from Han.
The King of Han has intentions
of helping me.
(Spy of Zhao, Mo Bi)
Sir.
What are you doing?
Cut the crap.
Go inside.
Spare me, sir!
Spare me, sir!
Lord Chang'an.
Lord Chang'an, save me!
Lord Chang'an, save me!
Fan.
He is...
Lord Chang'an.
Do you know him?
He's Mo Bi, Yide Pavilion's owner.
Everyone in Xianyang knows him.
He's a business owner by name,
but actually a Zhao's spy.
He's been in Xianyang many years
as a spy for Zhao.
By saying that,
you want to get me killed!
How would I dare
to be Zhao's spy?
Sir. Sir, you...
You eavesdropped on my conversation
with Lord Chang'an.
You know our thoughts.
I originally wanted you to send a letter
to the King of Zhao for me.
Since you're not a spy,
and you know our thoughts,
I can't let you live then.
Sir!
That's right.
I'm Zhao's spy.
If you kill me,
no one will deliver the letter
to Zhao for you.
If you spoke a second later,
I would have killed you already.
Come.
Come and talk to us.
Sir.
How did you know
my identity?
Does anyone else know?
Don't ask.
Just do
what Lord Chang'an and I tell you.
Now, Mo Bi will be delivering our letter
to communicate with the Kings
of Han and Zhao.
As long as we have reinforcements,
things will be easy for us.
Chengjiao is willing to lead troops
to rebel against Qin.
Qin's General Fan Wuji
will be joining him.
This is such great news!
If King Zheng of Qin's brother
openly goes against him,
it will prove
that his own people are turning
against him.
Anyone in the world can kill him.
I was originally thinking
of telling Chengjiao
to find a way to dethrone King of Qin.
If he can lead Qin's troops
to attack Qin's army,
that will be good too.
King of Zhao,
please send the news to Chengjiao
at once
stating that both Zhao and Han
will assist him.
All right.
I'll leave now
to organize my troops in Han.
I'll invite the King of Wei
to send troops too.
Then we can all collaborate
with Chengjiao and Fan Wuji's troops
to fight Qin together.
Great.
We'll surely let Qin have a taste
of our strength this time.
My lord.
Han, Zhao and Wei will assist us.
The heaven is blessing you.
It's all depending on you now.
As long as Prime Minister
allows you to lead troops to battle,
we can surely succeed.
Mr. Mo, you're efficient indeed.
We received a reply so soon.
I understand
that this matter is very important
to you and Lord Chang'an.
Go.
I'll call you over if I need you.
All right.
Remember not to disclose this.
Otherwise...
I know.
I'll be careful.
I'll go ahead then.
(Madam Mi Hua of Qin)
Queen Dowager.
His Majesty said
if he governed the nation,
he'd be able to protect Chengjiao.
His Majesty is very sentimental.
(Queen Dowager Huayang of Qin)
Why wouldn't I
help him?
Lately, His Majesty
is troubled by this matter.
He doesn't eat much too.
You
should focus on serving His Majesty.
Don't keep coming here,
so that the one in Ganquan Palace
will watch you closely.
Yes, I know.
I know
that Grand Consort never betrayed Qin.
All your mother thought about
was you.
She hoped that you'd be safe,
prosperous,
and receive titles.
That was what my mother wanted indeed.
Lord Chang'an, tell me what you need.
Lately, Wei, Zhao and Han
are about to cause trouble.
I want to lead troops for battle,
and accomplish things for Qin.
You want to lead troops to battle again?
You and His Majesty just gave me
the title of Lord Chang'an
in consideration to me.
I don't want people to talk about me
behind my back.
Greetings, Queen Dowager Huayang.
Prime Minister.
I haven't seen you for a few years.
Because you might get angry
if you see me.
Tell me what you want.
I permitted Chengjiao to lead troops
to battle with Zhao.
I hope you won't interfere
in this matter.
Chengjiao isn't a threat to His Majesty.
He's an innocent child.
He just wants to enjoy being a general.
He never thought of becoming a king!
I can't sit
and watch Chengjiao die.
I won't let him lead the troops.
He'll still listen to me.
I won't let anything threaten
His Majesty's throne.
If you don't interfere,
I promise,
I'll let Lord Yangquan, who's exiled
in Shangjun,
return to Xianyang.
All these years,
he must have suffered a lot.
Lord Chang'an requested
to lead troops against Zhao
to accomplish merits for Qin.
What do you all think?
That's ridiculous.
Lord Weiyang, what is your opinion?
I'm just speaking from the heart.
Prince Chengjiao
isn't experienced in battles.
He's just a spoiled brat.
It would be foolish for the state
to give him military power.
Lord Weiyang, that's too harsh.
Lord Chang'an once took five cities
without any bloodshed.
You know very well how he did that.
That won't happen again.
Besides, Zhao isn't like Han.
The imperial family isn't willing
to be pampered
and would like to work for the state.
That's how the male members
of the imperial family are.
As Minister of Imperial Affairs
and the head of the imperial family,
I know the talents
of the imperial family.
Chengjiao wouldn't be
a talented general.
We shall see if he's a talent or not...
By training him.
Lord Weiyang, are you so against it
because of the rumors
going around Xianyang?
Rumors cannot be taken as facts.
Chengjiao has no such ambition
or capability.
I'm not taking the rumors
to heart either.
Since Lord Chang'an wants to give back
to the state,
I agreed he leads troops
to battle.
His Majesty has arrived!
Greetings, Mother.
Zheng, what can I do for you?
You may all go.
Yes.
I would like you
to ask Prime Minister to take back
his orders of letting Chengjiao
lead troops to battle.
The order has already been accepted.
How can he take it back?
Mother.
I know
that since I was little,
all you've been doing is for my sake.
If something happens to Chengjiao,
even if my position is stable,
I will live in guilt.
I won't be able to face
the late king either.
Can you bear to let me
live in guilt and pain forever?
Mother.
But Chengjiao
is a threat to your position.
I have already thought about it.
I'll remove Chengjiao's prince title,
make him move to Longxi,
and order him to never return
to Xianyang.
This way,
Chengjiao wouldn't be able to threaten
my position.
Those who want
to use Chengjiao
would also give up on the idea.
Mother.
Stand up.
All right.
I'll go with you
to the Prime Minister Residence now
to convince him.
Thank you, Mother.
Guards! Prepare the carriage!
Report!
Your Majesty, Queen Dowager.
Prince Chengjiao already left
with the troops.
(Ying)
(Qin)
Stop.
Fan, where are we?
This place is called Tunliu.
Where is that?
It's located west of Shangdang,
east of Luzhou.
Initially, this was Han's prefecture,
a strategic location in ancient Han and
major thoroughfare with Zhao and Wei.
It belongs to Zhao now.
Report!
General.
The Zhao army is 30 miles ahead.
How many are they?
Around 100 thousand.
Who is leading the troops?
The flag says "Guo".
Could it be that Zhao's Prime Minister
Guo Kai
led the troops personally?
Check again.
Yes.
What's the matter, Fan?
Should we fight them?
Yes.
Lord Chang'an.
Have you forgotten our goal this time?
Right.
How should we deal with them then?
Tell the army to encamp by the river
to prevent Zhao's troops
from ambushing us.
Report!
Zhao's envoy is requesting to see you.
Let him in.
Yes.
As instructed by Prime Minister Guo Kai,
I came to see
Lord Chang'an and General.
What can we do for you?
Prime Minister heard that you two
are being bullied in Qin.
Qin
isn't where you should
belong anymore.
My King would like to invite
Lord Chang'an to live in Zhao.
He'll retain your title
and give ten cities
in Luzhou as fiefs.
Our king would also like to collaborate
with Han and Wei
to send troops together and attack Qin.
When that time comes,
we need you two generals in our army.
This is Prime Minister Guo Kai's
hand-written letter.
Please read it, Lord Chang'an.
Since Zhao is so sincere,
I, Fan Wuji,
will go with Lord Chang'an...
Wait.
Let's discuss this further.
Let's think about it more.
Lord Chang'an.
Haven't we already talked about this?
Envoy of Zhao.
Go and rest first.
My lord, why are you doing this?
In Xianyang,
didn't we already talk
about leading troops
and defecting another state?
Now, we have troops.
Zhao is also willing to accept us.
Wouldn't it be good
to just defect to Zhao,
and be a feudal lord?
My lord.
Where are you going?
Xianyang?
Prime Minister and Queen Dowager
are there.
We'll be dead if we go back.
We should just do this
and accomplish great things.
Let me think about it again.
(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
Here, have this.
Every one of you can have some.
After this major accomplishment,
I'd reward all of you.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
Guards.
Prime Minister.
Any movements by the Qin army?
Not yet.
Why is Chengjiao dilly-dallying?
I especially asked His Majesty
to let me lead the troops this time.
I'm waiting for my accomplishment.
I can't let him spoil my plan.
You may go.
Yes.
Your Majesty.
Up ahead is Qin's battalion.
All right.
When Wei's troops arrive,
we'll collaborate with Zhao's troops.
We'll surely let the Qin army
have a taste of our strengths.
My lord.
What is your decision?
Come.
My lord, look.
Can a few ten thousands of our troops
defeat the Zhao army?
Can't you tell
that Prime Minister allowed you
to lead the troops,
so the Zhao army can kill you?
Is that what the Prime Minister
is planning?
You're a stumbling block
to Prime Minister.
And since I've argued with him
many times,
I have also become a thorn in his side.
He wants to use this opportunity
to eliminate us both.
Look at Ying Yu.
He must have known.
That was why he didn't come
at the last minute.
If we don't defect to Zhao
with our troops,
there will be nowhere for us
to go anymore.
But soldiers are Qin's people.
Will they be willing
to defect to Zhao with us?
If we promise them a high pay,
they will surely follow us.
Let me handle that.
It'll surely succeed.
My lord.
Look.
The King of Qin wants you to stay here
for three months.
But what will soldiers
and horses eat
for three months?
We didn't bring that much food
and resources.
Prime Minister wants us both to die.
He wouldn't send us food
and resources either.
All right.
Even if we manage to stay here
for three months,
afterward,
when we return to Xianyang
without accomplishing anything,
we'd still be executed according
to Qin's law.
What should we do then?
Go and meet Zhao's Prime Minister
Guo Kai.
I'll manage the troops.
Then we'll write
an official call to arms
to kill Qin's King and Prime Minister.
When that happens,
the six states would surely respond.
Then we'd bring millions of troops
from the six states
to attack Qin.
You'll be the major general.
After your victory,
you'll be the King of Qin.
I'll lead millions of troops?
Millions of troops.
-Millions of troops.
-Millions of troops.
And I can be the King of Qin.
The King of Qin.
What should I be afraid of then?
My lord, I've written
the official call to arms already.
I listed down the offenses
of Qin's King,
Prime Minister and Queen Dowager
as well as the advantages
of making you the King of Qin.
It's just waiting to be sent out.
Fan.
If I become the King of Qin,
you'll be my Prime Minister.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty?
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty?
It sounds nice indeed.
Your Majesty, this cannot be delayed.
All right.
Meng Tian.
Your Majesty.
Bring men to Tunliu at once.
No matter what you do,
bring Chengjiao back.
(Meng Tian)
If anyone dares to stop you,
kill him.
Yes.
Wait!
It's too late.
He actualized
his treachery.
Even His Majesty can't protect him now.
The imperial family and officials
in Xianyang
are all talking
about Chengjiao's official call to arms.
This seems like
the Prime Minister's idea.
He's cunning indeed.
I heard Prime Minister
sent Wang Jian with 100 thousand troops
to kill Chengjiao.
Once the army arrives,
Chengjiao will die for sure.
Queen Dowager, forgive me.
What's the matter?
I've been standing too long.
My legs became weak.
Stop serving me then.
You may go.
Yes.
She's so clumsy.
This maid
seems strange lately.
Speaking of which,
I've heard about it too.
She often sneaks out,
and always cries alone.
When you were talking about Chengjiao,
she reacted that way.
Could it be that she and Chengjiao...
I'll send someone to watch her.
If there's any problem,
execute her on the spot.
Please inform Mr. Li Si
that I have urgent matters to tell him.
Tell him Han Fei told me to come.
Come inside.
Why
did you say that Prince Fei
told you to come?
I'm a maid from Ganquan Palace.
I came to you
as instructed by Grand Consort.
Ganquan Palace
is Queen Dowager's residence.
Why did you say
the Grand Consort sent you?
♪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 the 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 32=
(Han Ni)
Grand Consort, I'm Xiaoye.
Come in.
How did you get here?
(Maid Ye)
I lied to them,
saying that Queen Dowager told me
to ask you something.
What about Chengjiao?
Queen Dowager already sent orders
to release the prince.
I'll go to Prince's residence
to check later.
I came to visit you first.
Xiaoye.
From now on, you're my daughter-in-law.
In the future,
please take care of Chengjiao.
Even if I can survive,
I can never
get out of Snow Palace again.
Why?
Don't ask.
Remember what I told you.
Who should you go to if Chengjiao
gets into trouble?
Chief Clerk Li Si.
Remember that well.
Also,
tell him
that Han Fei wants him
to save Chengjiao.
All right, I remember.
Greetings, Queen Dowager.
Go.
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
Your mother has something to tell you.
(Lord Chang'an of Qin, Chengjiao)
Be good.
Let me look at you.
Mother.
I haven't seen you for days.
You
seemed to have grown a lot.
Mother.
I'll ask His Majesty
to let you return to Yichun Palace.
Be good.
Just listen to me.
Leave Xianyang.
Are you willing to go with me then?
Of course.
(Chief Palace Attendant of Qin, Lao Ai)
Let's leave right now.
Queen Dowager.
Since my son is safe,
your secret
will be safe forever.
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Do you know
why I did that?
You wanted to help
His Majesty, of course.
Even you can tell,
yet Zheng can't?
(King of Qin, Zheng)
Anything you want to tell me?
(Chief Clerk of Qin, Li Si)
I've investigated the rumors
as instructed.
They all came
from the Prime Minister Residence.
Go on.
Even if you're the King,
you don't have a king's authority.
Queen Dowager and Prime Minister
both want
Prince Chengjiao to die.
Your Majesty,
how will you save him?
If I don't try, how will I know
it doesn't work?
If I govern the nation soon,
gain power and authority,
then no one will touch Chengjiao!
(Ying Yu)
Uncle!
Let me out!
I must protect Chengjiao!
It's good enough that I'm able
to save you.
Just stay in my residence.
When it's time to eat,
(Lord Weiyang of Qin, Ying Xi)
I'll ask someone to send you food.
Uncle.
Listen to...
Uncle, don't go.
Listen to me!
Uncle!
Uncle!
Uncle!
(King of Han, An)
(Longtai Palace, Handan, Zhao)
King of Han, you may speak now.
My brother Yun
(King Daoxiang of Zhao, Yan)
was killed by the people of Qin.
Our late King
also died because he couldn't take
Qin's humiliation.
My nation and my family
are absolutely irreconcilable
with the people of Qin!
Zhao and Qin
also have a bloody feud.
Since I was little,
I vowed to kill Ying Zheng.
It's precise because I know
your resolve to resist Qin
that I came to Zhao
to request for your assistance.
Tell me what you need.
As long as we can kill Ying Zheng,
I'm willing to use everything
in my power to help you.
Our late King once planned
to assist King Zheng of Qin's brother,
Chengjiao, Lord Chang'an,
to usurp the position of king.
It was because his mother is my sister.
Once Chengjiao assumed the throne,
he would be useful to Han,
and stop Qin's ambition
to unify the states.
The late King of Han
had such a big plan?
But the plan isn't successful yet.
I know
that Han is weak.
It can't fight Qin alone.
That's why I want to collaborate
with Zhao
to overthrow King of Qin,
Ying Zheng,
and help Chengjiao to be the King.
What a great plan.
As you wish,
I'll surely kill Ying Zheng,
and help Chengjiao to be the King.
(Lord Weiyang's Residence,
Xianyang, Qin)
Your Majesty, you want
to govern the nation at once?
Yes.
I thought about it.
Only in governing the state
can I protect Chengjiao.
Uncle, what are you doing?
This intention
proves you're from
the Ying family indeed.
Next,
what would you like to do?
After one month,
we'll have the Annual Imperial
Court Meeting.
I hope
that you'd side with me.
Don't worry.
Officials from the Ying family
will surely support you.
Prime Minister.
(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)
His Majesty went
(Zheng Yi)
to Lord Weiyang's residence.
It's time.
(Yide Pavilion)
(General of Qin, Fan Wuji)
Queen Dowager is so powerful now.
Even His Majesty and Prime Minister
can't do anything about her.
My lord.
You must be careful
from now on.
My lord.
You were falsely accused
and bullied in Xianyang.
You have yet to achieve your ambitions.
I know the feeling well.
We have the same fate.
I want to become a general
and accomplish merits for Qin.
But in the end,
Meng Tian even replaced
my Chief Guard position.
To be honest,
I don't wish to stay in Qin anymore.
Mother came from Han.
The King of Han has intentions
of helping me.
(Spy of Zhao, Mo Bi)
Sir.
What are you doing?
Cut the crap.
Go inside.
Spare me, sir!
Spare me, sir!
Lord Chang'an.
Lord Chang'an, save me!
Lord Chang'an, save me!
Fan.
He is...
Lord Chang'an.
Do you know him?
He's Mo Bi, Yide Pavilion's owner.
Everyone in Xianyang knows him.
He's a business owner by name,
but actually a Zhao's spy.
He's been in Xianyang many years
as a spy for Zhao.
By saying that,
you want to get me killed!
How would I dare
to be Zhao's spy?
Sir. Sir, you...
You eavesdropped on my conversation
with Lord Chang'an.
You know our thoughts.
I originally wanted you to send a letter
to the King of Zhao for me.
Since you're not a spy,
and you know our thoughts,
I can't let you live then.
Sir!
That's right.
I'm Zhao's spy.
If you kill me,
no one will deliver the letter
to Zhao for you.
If you spoke a second later,
I would have killed you already.
Come.
Come and talk to us.
Sir.
How did you know
my identity?
Does anyone else know?
Don't ask.
Just do
what Lord Chang'an and I tell you.
Now, Mo Bi will be delivering our letter
to communicate with the Kings
of Han and Zhao.
As long as we have reinforcements,
things will be easy for us.
Chengjiao is willing to lead troops
to rebel against Qin.
Qin's General Fan Wuji
will be joining him.
This is such great news!
If King Zheng of Qin's brother
openly goes against him,
it will prove
that his own people are turning
against him.
Anyone in the world can kill him.
I was originally thinking
of telling Chengjiao
to find a way to dethrone King of Qin.
If he can lead Qin's troops
to attack Qin's army,
that will be good too.
King of Zhao,
please send the news to Chengjiao
at once
stating that both Zhao and Han
will assist him.
All right.
I'll leave now
to organize my troops in Han.
I'll invite the King of Wei
to send troops too.
Then we can all collaborate
with Chengjiao and Fan Wuji's troops
to fight Qin together.
Great.
We'll surely let Qin have a taste
of our strength this time.
My lord.
Han, Zhao and Wei will assist us.
The heaven is blessing you.
It's all depending on you now.
As long as Prime Minister
allows you to lead troops to battle,
we can surely succeed.
Mr. Mo, you're efficient indeed.
We received a reply so soon.
I understand
that this matter is very important
to you and Lord Chang'an.
Go.
I'll call you over if I need you.
All right.
Remember not to disclose this.
Otherwise...
I know.
I'll be careful.
I'll go ahead then.
(Madam Mi Hua of Qin)
Queen Dowager.
His Majesty said
if he governed the nation,
he'd be able to protect Chengjiao.
His Majesty is very sentimental.
(Queen Dowager Huayang of Qin)
Why wouldn't I
help him?
Lately, His Majesty
is troubled by this matter.
He doesn't eat much too.
You
should focus on serving His Majesty.
Don't keep coming here,
so that the one in Ganquan Palace
will watch you closely.
Yes, I know.
I know
that Grand Consort never betrayed Qin.
All your mother thought about
was you.
She hoped that you'd be safe,
prosperous,
and receive titles.
That was what my mother wanted indeed.
Lord Chang'an, tell me what you need.
Lately, Wei, Zhao and Han
are about to cause trouble.
I want to lead troops for battle,
and accomplish things for Qin.
You want to lead troops to battle again?
You and His Majesty just gave me
the title of Lord Chang'an
in consideration to me.
I don't want people to talk about me
behind my back.
Greetings, Queen Dowager Huayang.
Prime Minister.
I haven't seen you for a few years.
Because you might get angry
if you see me.
Tell me what you want.
I permitted Chengjiao to lead troops
to battle with Zhao.
I hope you won't interfere
in this matter.
Chengjiao isn't a threat to His Majesty.
He's an innocent child.
He just wants to enjoy being a general.
He never thought of becoming a king!
I can't sit
and watch Chengjiao die.
I won't let him lead the troops.
He'll still listen to me.
I won't let anything threaten
His Majesty's throne.
If you don't interfere,
I promise,
I'll let Lord Yangquan, who's exiled
in Shangjun,
return to Xianyang.
All these years,
he must have suffered a lot.
Lord Chang'an requested
to lead troops against Zhao
to accomplish merits for Qin.
What do you all think?
That's ridiculous.
Lord Weiyang, what is your opinion?
I'm just speaking from the heart.
Prince Chengjiao
isn't experienced in battles.
He's just a spoiled brat.
It would be foolish for the state
to give him military power.
Lord Weiyang, that's too harsh.
Lord Chang'an once took five cities
without any bloodshed.
You know very well how he did that.
That won't happen again.
Besides, Zhao isn't like Han.
The imperial family isn't willing
to be pampered
and would like to work for the state.
That's how the male members
of the imperial family are.
As Minister of Imperial Affairs
and the head of the imperial family,
I know the talents
of the imperial family.
Chengjiao wouldn't be
a talented general.
We shall see if he's a talent or not...
By training him.
Lord Weiyang, are you so against it
because of the rumors
going around Xianyang?
Rumors cannot be taken as facts.
Chengjiao has no such ambition
or capability.
I'm not taking the rumors
to heart either.
Since Lord Chang'an wants to give back
to the state,
I agreed he leads troops
to battle.
His Majesty has arrived!
Greetings, Mother.
Zheng, what can I do for you?
You may all go.
Yes.
I would like you
to ask Prime Minister to take back
his orders of letting Chengjiao
lead troops to battle.
The order has already been accepted.
How can he take it back?
Mother.
I know
that since I was little,
all you've been doing is for my sake.
If something happens to Chengjiao,
even if my position is stable,
I will live in guilt.
I won't be able to face
the late king either.
Can you bear to let me
live in guilt and pain forever?
Mother.
But Chengjiao
is a threat to your position.
I have already thought about it.
I'll remove Chengjiao's prince title,
make him move to Longxi,
and order him to never return
to Xianyang.
This way,
Chengjiao wouldn't be able to threaten
my position.
Those who want
to use Chengjiao
would also give up on the idea.
Mother.
Stand up.
All right.
I'll go with you
to the Prime Minister Residence now
to convince him.
Thank you, Mother.
Guards! Prepare the carriage!
Report!
Your Majesty, Queen Dowager.
Prince Chengjiao already left
with the troops.
(Ying)
(Qin)
Stop.
Fan, where are we?
This place is called Tunliu.
Where is that?
It's located west of Shangdang,
east of Luzhou.
Initially, this was Han's prefecture,
a strategic location in ancient Han and
major thoroughfare with Zhao and Wei.
It belongs to Zhao now.
Report!
General.
The Zhao army is 30 miles ahead.
How many are they?
Around 100 thousand.
Who is leading the troops?
The flag says "Guo".
Could it be that Zhao's Prime Minister
Guo Kai
led the troops personally?
Check again.
Yes.
What's the matter, Fan?
Should we fight them?
Yes.
Lord Chang'an.
Have you forgotten our goal this time?
Right.
How should we deal with them then?
Tell the army to encamp by the river
to prevent Zhao's troops
from ambushing us.
Report!
Zhao's envoy is requesting to see you.
Let him in.
Yes.
As instructed by Prime Minister Guo Kai,
I came to see
Lord Chang'an and General.
What can we do for you?
Prime Minister heard that you two
are being bullied in Qin.
Qin
isn't where you should
belong anymore.
My King would like to invite
Lord Chang'an to live in Zhao.
He'll retain your title
and give ten cities
in Luzhou as fiefs.
Our king would also like to collaborate
with Han and Wei
to send troops together and attack Qin.
When that time comes,
we need you two generals in our army.
This is Prime Minister Guo Kai's
hand-written letter.
Please read it, Lord Chang'an.
Since Zhao is so sincere,
I, Fan Wuji,
will go with Lord Chang'an...
Wait.
Let's discuss this further.
Let's think about it more.
Lord Chang'an.
Haven't we already talked about this?
Envoy of Zhao.
Go and rest first.
My lord, why are you doing this?
In Xianyang,
didn't we already talk
about leading troops
and defecting another state?
Now, we have troops.
Zhao is also willing to accept us.
Wouldn't it be good
to just defect to Zhao,
and be a feudal lord?
My lord.
Where are you going?
Xianyang?
Prime Minister and Queen Dowager
are there.
We'll be dead if we go back.
We should just do this
and accomplish great things.
Let me think about it again.
(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
Here, have this.
Every one of you can have some.
After this major accomplishment,
I'd reward all of you.
Thank you, Prime Minister.
Guards.
Prime Minister.
Any movements by the Qin army?
Not yet.
Why is Chengjiao dilly-dallying?
I especially asked His Majesty
to let me lead the troops this time.
I'm waiting for my accomplishment.
I can't let him spoil my plan.
You may go.
Yes.
Your Majesty.
Up ahead is Qin's battalion.
All right.
When Wei's troops arrive,
we'll collaborate with Zhao's troops.
We'll surely let the Qin army
have a taste of our strengths.
My lord.
What is your decision?
Come.
My lord, look.
Can a few ten thousands of our troops
defeat the Zhao army?
Can't you tell
that Prime Minister allowed you
to lead the troops,
so the Zhao army can kill you?
Is that what the Prime Minister
is planning?
You're a stumbling block
to Prime Minister.
And since I've argued with him
many times,
I have also become a thorn in his side.
He wants to use this opportunity
to eliminate us both.
Look at Ying Yu.
He must have known.
That was why he didn't come
at the last minute.
If we don't defect to Zhao
with our troops,
there will be nowhere for us
to go anymore.
But soldiers are Qin's people.
Will they be willing
to defect to Zhao with us?
If we promise them a high pay,
they will surely follow us.
Let me handle that.
It'll surely succeed.
My lord.
Look.
The King of Qin wants you to stay here
for three months.
But what will soldiers
and horses eat
for three months?
We didn't bring that much food
and resources.
Prime Minister wants us both to die.
He wouldn't send us food
and resources either.
All right.
Even if we manage to stay here
for three months,
afterward,
when we return to Xianyang
without accomplishing anything,
we'd still be executed according
to Qin's law.
What should we do then?
Go and meet Zhao's Prime Minister
Guo Kai.
I'll manage the troops.
Then we'll write
an official call to arms
to kill Qin's King and Prime Minister.
When that happens,
the six states would surely respond.
Then we'd bring millions of troops
from the six states
to attack Qin.
You'll be the major general.
After your victory,
you'll be the King of Qin.
I'll lead millions of troops?
Millions of troops.
-Millions of troops.
-Millions of troops.
And I can be the King of Qin.
The King of Qin.
What should I be afraid of then?
My lord, I've written
the official call to arms already.
I listed down the offenses
of Qin's King,
Prime Minister and Queen Dowager
as well as the advantages
of making you the King of Qin.
It's just waiting to be sent out.
Fan.
If I become the King of Qin,
you'll be my Prime Minister.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty?
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty?
It sounds nice indeed.
Your Majesty, this cannot be delayed.
All right.
Meng Tian.
Your Majesty.
Bring men to Tunliu at once.
No matter what you do,
bring Chengjiao back.
(Meng Tian)
If anyone dares to stop you,
kill him.
Yes.
Wait!
It's too late.
He actualized
his treachery.
Even His Majesty can't protect him now.
The imperial family and officials
in Xianyang
are all talking
about Chengjiao's official call to arms.
This seems like
the Prime Minister's idea.
He's cunning indeed.
I heard Prime Minister
sent Wang Jian with 100 thousand troops
to kill Chengjiao.
Once the army arrives,
Chengjiao will die for sure.
Queen Dowager, forgive me.
What's the matter?
I've been standing too long.
My legs became weak.
Stop serving me then.
You may go.
Yes.
She's so clumsy.
This maid
seems strange lately.
Speaking of which,
I've heard about it too.
She often sneaks out,
and always cries alone.
When you were talking about Chengjiao,
she reacted that way.
Could it be that she and Chengjiao...
I'll send someone to watch her.
If there's any problem,
execute her on the spot.
Please inform Mr. Li Si
that I have urgent matters to tell him.
Tell him Han Fei told me to come.
Come inside.
Why
did you say that Prince Fei
told you to come?
I'm a maid from Ganquan Palace.
I came to you
as instructed by Grand Consort.
Ganquan Palace
is Queen Dowager's residence.
Why did you say
the Grand Consort sent you?
♪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 the 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♪