Qin Dynasty Epic (2020): Season 1, Episode 34 - Episode #1.34 - full transcript
=Qin Dynasty Epic=
=Episode 34=
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
Do you think that Zheng resents me?
He hasn't visited me for many days.
(Chief Palace Attendant of Qin, Lao Ai)
He didn't even ask Dong'er
to come and send his regards.
Queen Dowager,
you've agreed to let His Majesty
govern the state himself.
Now, you went back on your word
in the imperial court.
Of course
he would resent you a bit.
It's all Lv Buwei's fault.
He said Zheng would be tricked
and threatened by the imperial family.
That's why I listened to him.
Now, my son and I don't get along,
and he is playing the good guy.
His Majesty and Prime Minister
both like to manage state affairs.
Lately, I heard about some rumors
that His Majesty and Prime Minister
have some differences
in their political opinions.
Since you're the regent Queen Dowager,
it must be difficult
to be stuck in between them.
I'm a woman.
In terms of military and state matters,
I've always listened to Prime Minister.
But Zheng is unhappy with me now.
Tell me.
What should I do?
Don't you have me?
You?
Are you capable of doing this?
Let me try and we'll know.
Lv Buwei
only started his career as a merchant,
but isn't he doing well
as Qin's Prime Minister now?
Capture them all!
What are you doing?
Why are you capturing us?
Shut up! Go!
Why are you capturing us?
Go!
-I'm innocent.
-What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Shut up! Go!
Let me go!
Go! Quick!
I'm innocent!
-Go!
-Let me go! I'm innocent!
Hurry up! Don't try to pull any tricks.
Let me go! Why are you capturing me?
Why are you capturing me?
Sir, we found the evidence.
Take them away!
-Go!
-Let me go!
I'm innocent!
I'm innocent!
(Handan, Capital of Zhao)
What has Ying Zheng been doing lately?
Since Chengjiao was killed,
Qin's Queen Dowager delayed Ying Zheng
from governing
with the excuse of abounding traitors.
(King Daoxiang of Zhao, Yan)
You mean
Ying Zheng is just
for decorative purposes.
Exactly.
(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
He can't make any decisions
on military and state affairs.
By the way,
he even needs to act as the son
of that unscrupulous merchant
Lv Buwei.
That unscrupulous merchant Lv Buwei
is good at transacting though.
Back then, he lost everything.
Now, he's a rich
and powerful official.
Speaking of Lv Buwei,
he's really clever.
Why do you say so?
Your Majesty, think about it.
Ever since he started handling
state affairs in Qin,
neither did he close the borders
nor go into battles
to eliminate any states.
He's using small battles to encroach
step by step.
His Prime Minister position
is very stable.
And the coward and weak states
like Han, Chu, Wei and Yan
keep sending him gifts.
He takes care of Qin and himself
at the same time.
That's how clever
Lv Buwei is.
Fortunately Zhao
doesn't have a Prime Minister like him.
Guo Kai,
you're Zhao's Prime Minister,
do you have any ideas
on how to deal
with Qin's Prime Minister?
Your Majesty, are you aware
that Ying Zheng's mother Zhao Ji
was from Zhao?
So?
Will Zhao Ji help Zhao?
Of course she can't
go against her own son
and Prime Minister
for Zhao's sake.
But she has a valued official,
who was also from Zhao.
Who?
Chief Palace Attendant Lao Ai.
He's just an attendant.
Your Majesty,
don't belittle this attendant.
Zhao Ji
listens to everything he says.
How do you know this?
Mo Bi informed us.
It's too bad
that he was killed a few days ago.
Yide Pavilion has also
turned into ashes.
He was a hero.
Console his family nicely.
Yes.
Your Majesty is virtuous
and kind.
Let's talk about official matters.
Yes.
I've already arranged a new spy
to go to Qin
to find an opportunity
to approach Lao Ai.
If possible,
we'll turn him into Zhao's spy.
Great.
You did well in this matter.
You're Zhao's Prime Minister indeed.
You do have some good strategies.
I'm willing to die to serve you,
Your Majesty.
(Zhangtai Palace, Xianyang, Qin)
Prime Minister has arrived!
(King of Qin, Zheng)
(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)
Greetings, Your Majesty.
There's no need for courtesy, godfather.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Greetings, godfather.
Your Majesty has all grown up,
I can't accept such courtesy.
At all times,
you're my godfather,
you deserve my bow.
Godfather, please have a seat.
My back pain has recurred lately,
that's why I haven't come to see you.
Forgive me, Your Majesty.
I should visit you at your residence.
Godfather, why did you
come today?
Lately,
we've found quite a few spies
from the six states.
We've found out that
it seemed like Zhao and Chu
led the states' collaboration,
but Wei is actually the one
behind these plans.
Over 100 years ago,
Wei was strong, and Qin was weak.
Wei bullied Qin so much.
Now,
Wei doesn't dare to battle with us,
yet they've repeatedly pulled tricks
behind our backs
to bring chaos to Qin.
I think
we should let Fan Wuji lead troops
to battle with Wei
as a punishment to them.
Fan Wuji will lead the troops?
Fan Wuji
is obsessed with leading soldiers.
Instead of making him stay beside you,
let's make his ambition come true
and let him work for the military.
As for his position,
Meng Tian, who is from a family
of generals, can do it.
All right.
Let's do as you say.
I would like to promote someone too.
Who is that, Your Majesty?
I want to make Li Si
the Guest Minister,
so he can assist me more
and serve Qin well.
Based on Li Si's talent,
you should give more important tasks
to him.
I have no objections.
I'll write the imperial edict
when I get home,
and send it to Ganquan Palace.
Godfather.
Recently,
I've finished reading your
"Lv's Commentaries of History".
I have some doubts.
I'd like to ask you.
Go ahead, Your Majesty.
I'll tell you everything I know
without any reservations.
(Zheng.)
(If you had studied "Lv's Commentaries
of History" earlier...)
Prime Minister, we're home.
(I would have been able to assist you)
(in governing the state.)
Prime Minister.
There's an assassin!
There's an assassin! Capture him!
Over there!
Chase after him!
Prime Minister, are you all right?
I'm fine.
Capture the assassin who
attacked Prime Minister!
Don't let him get away!
Chase after him!
(Xin Sheng)
(Chief Clerk of Qin, Li Si)
You'er,
remove his mask.
(Li Si's eldest son, Li You)
Prince Yu?
I was having fun and playing around
with my friends,
and I stumbled into your residence.
I'll leave right now.
Don't move.
My lord.
Look at how you're dressed.
May I ask who are you having fun
and playing around with?
Sir.
There are some people outside saying
that they're here to find the assassin
who attacked Prime Minister.
Watch him.
Aren't you Prime Minister's steward?
Why did you come
to my home tonight?
(Steward of Qin's Prime Minister's Residence,
Zheng Huo)
Someone tried to assassinate
Prime Minister just now.
He disappeared around this area.
He must have hidden inside
someone's house.
Did he go into your residence?
Prime Minister
was encountered assassination?
Was he wounded?
Fortunately,
Prime Minister wasn't wounded.
That's good.
What does the assassin look like?
He was wearing a mask,
and holding a bow and arrow.
Wearing a mask,
and holding...
I haven't seen him.
Did any of you see him?
Please be on the lookout for him.
If you see the assassin,
capture him.
Whoever dares to assassinate
Prime Minister
must be punished by dismemberment
and extermination of his family.
All right.
I know.
Continue searching! Let's go!
Close the door.
Yes.
Father.
They left.
Why didn't you turn me over to them?
If I turned you over,
would you be able to survive?
I'm afraid even the imperial family
would get dragged down.
You want to release me then?
I haven't decided yet.
Let me think
if you're still useful to me.
If you're not useful anymore,
I'll turn you over to Prime Minister.
Why...
Why are you doing this?
Xin Sheng.
Lock him in the woodshed.
Sir, don't worry.
(Zhangtai)
(Zhangtai)
(Censor of Qin, Wang Wan)
Imperial edict.
Chief Clerk Li Si
is loyal to the state and must be given
an important task based on his talent.
He'll become the Guest Minister.
I
thank Your Majesty, Queen Dowager,
Prime Minister.
Imperial edict.
Meng Tian is clever and alert.
He did well in accompanying
His Majesty in his journey.
He's promoted to Chief Guard.
(Meng Tian)
Thank you, Your Majesty, Queen Dowager,
Prime Minister.
Imperial edict.
Fan Wuji crushed the rebellion
and protected His Majesty.
He has accumulated a lot of merits.
He'll become a general
and start working in the military
starting today.
(General of Qin, Fan Wuji)
Thank you, Your Majesty, Queen Dowager,
Prime Minister.
I'll surely expand Qin's territory
at the risk of any dangers.
Your Majesty,
Prime Minister.
You've rewarded the people
whom you think are deserving.
I think there's one more person
who deserves your reward the most.
Who are you referring to?
Chief Palace Attendant
Lao Ai.
Queen Dowager.
Qin's law is very clear.
We reward merits and punish mistakes.
I wonder what Lao Ai's
accomplishment is.
Prime Minister, don't forget.
According to Qin's law,
the rewards for reporting treachery
and killing enemies are equal.
Lao Ai was the one who first reported
about the traitor Chengjiao.
Tell me, Prime Minister.
Should he be rewarded or not?
Lao Ai's report
was witnessed by everyone
in the imperial court.
Is there anything wrong
with rewarding him?
Queen Dowager,
what do you think his reward should be?
Give him a title
and some fiefs.
That should be enough.
Isn't that too much?
Chengjiao was Lord Chang'an.
Thanks to Lao Ai's report,
Qin avoided a disaster.
Tell me, Prime Minister, is the reward
too much?
What do you all think?
I don't think it's right.
Lao Ai is an attendant.
(Official of Qin, Kui Zhuang)
Qin has never rewarded and given a title
to an attendant before.
Exactly.
(Lord Weiyang of Qin, Ying Xi)
Lao Ai's current salary
is already a lot more
than the regular officials.
Besides,
he even privately built a residence
in Xianyang,
and he's recruiting followers.
What he's been doing is already
not compliant to the rules.
If you give him a title,
won't he be insufferably arrogant then?
Giving Lao Ai a title
is compliant to the rules.
Queen Dowager.
A few days ago, a few bodies were found
along the city's wall.
They had sharp knives with them,
and they're all Lao Ai's followers.
They were obviously killed from fighting
with others.
The case has not been closed yet.
Lao Ai can't get away from this.
Whose responsibility is it
to solve cases?
As the Minister of Justice,
you couldn't find the murderer.
What does that have to do with Lao Ai?
Queen Dowager.
Lord Weiyang,
listen to others' opinion first,
all right?
Queen Dowager.
(Chief Minister of Qin, Yao Gu)
We need to consider this carefully.
I proposed this matter
in the imperial court
for our discussion.
Isn't this enough consideration?
Giving equal rewards for reporting
treachery and killing enemies
was the law set and observed
by the past Kings.
As the Minister of Justice
responsible for punishments,
you're aware of this, right?
That's what the law states indeed.
Nonetheless,
Lao Ai is...
He's an attendant.
Why should we give him
such a big reward?
Is there anyone else who thinks
that the reward is too much?
Guest Minister Li Si.
What do you think?
I think
that since this law exists in Qin,
there's nothing wrong with proposing it.
But the final decision
will be up to Queen Dowager
and Prime Minister.
I have no objections.
Regarding this matter, I...
I still think
that we should discuss it
with the officials,
Queen Dowager.
Prime Minister,
take care of your health.
All right.
I'll wait to hear from you then.
Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, are you all right?
I'm fine.
I've heard
that someone tried to assassinate you.
Perhaps I didn't handle
some state affairs well.
It's unavoidable to offend
some people.
You have such breadth of mind.
I admire you.
You're a minister now.
You must assist me properly
in governing Qin.
If His Majesty has any worries,
we need to help His Majesty
solve it.
I understand.
When Queen Dowager proposed
about rewarding Lao Ai,
you acted like you wanted advantages
from both sides.
It's obvious that Queen Dowager
wants to reward Lao Ai.
If I insisted on objecting,
wouldn't it be awkward for you
and His Majesty?
Besides, Lao Ai and I
were both your followers.
We're on familiar terms to some extent.
Regarding Lao Ai,
what do you think of him?
He's a boor,
but he's not a bad person.
He's quite gallant.
(Daliang, Capital of Wei)
My lord,
the opportunity is right
in front of you.
Make use of it well.
If not for you,
(Prince of Wei, Wei Hong)
how can an abject prince like me
(Lord Longyang of Wei)
go into the palace,
to meet His Majesty?
My lord,
when you become successful one day,
don't forget about me.
I, Wei Hong, surely won't dare
to forget about you.
Lord Longyang is requesting to meet.
At the imperial court today,
you didn't sound like yourself.
Did you notice anything
about what happened
at the imperial court today?
Tell me.
Regarding Lao Ai,
Queen Dowager
and Prime Minister's opinions
were totally different.
I think this is an opportunity for you.
Ever since you succeeded to the throne,
Queen Dowager has been the regent while
Prime Minister handles state affairs.
Queen Dowager trusts
Prime Minister a lot.
She lets Prime Minister make
all the decisions on state matters.
Because of that,
Prime Minister is actually the only one
managing the state.
Today, because of Lao Ai's reward,
the regent and the official
managing the state
have different opinions.
In the imperial court today,
for the sake of an attendant,
mother didn't hesitate about opposing
the officials and Prime Minister.
Please enlighten me.
There's something that you're not
aware of, Your Majesty.
Lao Ai was once
Prime Minister's follower.
He was sent to the palace
because of a crime he committed,
and was made an attendant.
He's simple-minded and bold.
You can say that he's ignorant.
If he gains power,
he'll surely become arrogant
and domineering,
causing trouble and anger everywhere.
Once those who are angered
start investigating,
Prime Minister will get dragged down.
As they say,
a just cause attracts much support,
an unjust one finds little.
When that time comes,
the citizens and the officials' support
will be all yours.
(Jinxian Pavilion, Xianyang, Qin)
I've been hearing about your name,
Lord Weiyang,
but I've never gotten
a chance to meet you.
You're too kind, sir.
Ying Sheng.
Ying Xi.
You didn't come
to Jinxian Pavilion today
just to drink, right?
No.
Aside from drinking,
I must eat.
All right then.
Just drink and eat.
We won't talk about anything else.
(Lord Weiwen of Qin, Ying Sheng)
Lord Weiyang, you've misunderstood.
I, Wei Hong, just arrived in Xianyang.
I have no relatives here,
and no one to depend on.
Fortunately, Lord Weiwen is kind enough
to be my friend.
If you came to discuss personal matters
with me,
you're wrong.
I'm a boring person.
I'm very dull.
If you came to discuss
official matters with me,
you're very wrong.
You should go to Prime Minister,
or see Queen Dowager directly.
You must be joking, Lord Weiyang.
I'm just a businessman,
how can I have any officials matters
to discuss?
Yi Feng,
why aren't my food and drinks here yet?
Why aren't the singers and dancers here?
Right.
Since we've come in until now,
no one came to entertain us.
Somebody!
Waiter!
How can I help you, sir?
I don't dare to seek your help.
When will you serve
my food and drinks?
Sir, forgive me.
Please wait a moment.
Just close the place if you're not
doing business
so that your customers won't wait.
Si... Sir. Forgive me, sir.
Tell your owner to come here,
that old man Yi Feng.
Please forgive me.
-I'll call him right away.
-Go.
I'm here.
I'm here.
(Owner of Jinxian Pavilion, Yi Feng)
I'm here.
You're good, old man.
You're drinking and enjoying yourself.
Forgive me, sir.
I'm too busy to attend to anything else.
There aren't that many customers.
Just those important guests
are more than enough to keep us busy.
They've gotten me almost drunk already.
Who is it?
A nouveau-riche in Xianyang,
Queen Dowager's valued official,
Mr. Lao Ai.
How impetuous!
You're talking drunken,
ridiculous words.
Right.
I heard that he'll be a lord soon.
Later on, with you two...
Ying Xi.
It's late.
Let's go home.
Sir, you haven't drunk yet.
Look...
Yi Feng.
Sir.
Sir, forgive me.
Come.
Be careful.
Mr. Lao Ai.
Did you enjoy your food?
I really did.
Greetings, Mr. Weiyang.
Look at me. Sir?
Greetings, Lord Weiyang.
Lao Ai.
You're not serving Queen Dowager
in the palace,
and went outside to drink
and make a scene.
Rules are really not being observed
in Qin.
In Qin's law,
is it forbidden
for attendants to drink?
-Right.
-Right.
Attendants know Qin's law too?
Who are you calling an attendant?
Aside from you, is there anyone else?
Sir.
-You have a death wish.
Ying Xi.
Lao Ai!
How dare you hit Lord Weiyang?
I want to hit him!
Guys, beat him up!
-Stop!
-Stop.
What are you doing?
Greetings, Lord Weiyang.
Greetings, Lord Weiwen.
Tie up Lao Ai!
Yes!
Tie up Lao Ai!
Who dares to do so?
Lord Weiyang is also Grand Commandant!
If you don't follow orders,
you'll be punished according
to military law!
Do it!
Stop.
Wait.
Wait.
Please don't be angry.
Lord Weiyang, don't be angry.
Lord Weiyang is the uncle
of Qin's King,
you're a pillar of Qin.
But if you captured this man,
it would be equivalent to turning
against Queen Dowager.
Qin's imperial court would surely
become chaotic.
When that happens,
the state of Qin's king will suffer.
You must
consider things for the King of Qin.
Sirs.
(Xuan Si)
If there's no problem...
We'll get going.
That scared me.
Let's go.
Move!
Let's go to another place to drink.
Let's go.
Lord Weiyang, don't be angry.
What are you looking at?
Sir.
Li Si.
Li Si, what exactly is the reason
why you locked me in here?
Sir, I'm a useful person.
Just tell me what you need.
Tell me. What do you need from me?
Li Si, I'm a prince
from the imperial family.
I'm a prince.
Watch him.
Yes.
Li Si.
Li Si, how dare you lock me up?
Li Si, come back!
Li Si!
What are you looking at?
(Your Majesty.)
(The situation in Xianyang changed.)
(Qin's King and Prime Minister
value Li Si a lot.)
(He's already the Guest Minister.)
(Chief Palace Attendant Lao Ai)
(is favored by Qin's Queen Dowager
more and more.)
(Soon, he'll be given a title again.)
(I've observed both of them.)
(Li Si is very shrewd.)
(It won't be easy to get to him.)
(It seems like Lao Ai can be
useful to us.)
(I want to approach him,)
(and win him over to our side.)
(I hope you'll make your preparations.)
(From Hong.)
Prime Minister.
Are you sober now?
Yes.
Do you still have any respect for me?
Greetings, Prime Minister.
You offended the imperial family.
You don't know what's good for you.
I'm willing to die
for my sin.
Dying once isn't enough.
Then I'll die twice.
You were once my follower.
I didn't discipline you well,
and you've caused such a big trouble.
Just kneel here today,
and reflect on what you did.
I don't get it.
I just had a drink.
What is it to Lord Weiyang?
Why can he
insult me?
Lao Ai.
Do you know
that because of what happened
to Chengjiao,
the imperial family is already
very unhappy
with me and Queen Dowager?
At the imperial court,
Queen Dowager even wanted to give you
a reward for reporting Chengjiao,
and you can't even restrain yourself.
In public,
you got into a fight with the head
of the imperial family.
Tell me.
Should you be punished or not?
Zheng Huo.
Watch him.
Don't let him stand up.
Yes.
Sir, Prime Minister is here.
Lord Weiyang!
Why are you lying down?
Lord Weiyang.
Lord Weiyang.
Lao Ai disrespected you.
How should we punish him?
Kill him.
He should be killed.
Take his head here then,
and we'll talk.
Lord Weiyang.
If Lao Ai had still been my follower,
I would have brought his head
to come and see you.
But currently,
he's the Chief Palace Attendant
in Ganquan Palace,
Queen Dowager's staff.
Lao Ai is so arrogant.
If we spare him this time,
he'll be a big trouble.
To be honest,
I would want to kill him
right at this moment,
to vent your hatred towards him.
But currently,
the Coming of Age Ceremony of
His Majesty has yet to be carried out.
If I insist on punishing Lao Ai
and have a disagreement
with Queen Dowager,
it will cause political
instability instead.
♪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 34=
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
Do you think that Zheng resents me?
He hasn't visited me for many days.
(Chief Palace Attendant of Qin, Lao Ai)
He didn't even ask Dong'er
to come and send his regards.
Queen Dowager,
you've agreed to let His Majesty
govern the state himself.
Now, you went back on your word
in the imperial court.
Of course
he would resent you a bit.
It's all Lv Buwei's fault.
He said Zheng would be tricked
and threatened by the imperial family.
That's why I listened to him.
Now, my son and I don't get along,
and he is playing the good guy.
His Majesty and Prime Minister
both like to manage state affairs.
Lately, I heard about some rumors
that His Majesty and Prime Minister
have some differences
in their political opinions.
Since you're the regent Queen Dowager,
it must be difficult
to be stuck in between them.
I'm a woman.
In terms of military and state matters,
I've always listened to Prime Minister.
But Zheng is unhappy with me now.
Tell me.
What should I do?
Don't you have me?
You?
Are you capable of doing this?
Let me try and we'll know.
Lv Buwei
only started his career as a merchant,
but isn't he doing well
as Qin's Prime Minister now?
Capture them all!
What are you doing?
Why are you capturing us?
Shut up! Go!
Why are you capturing us?
Go!
-I'm innocent.
-What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Shut up! Go!
Let me go!
Go! Quick!
I'm innocent!
-Go!
-Let me go! I'm innocent!
Hurry up! Don't try to pull any tricks.
Let me go! Why are you capturing me?
Why are you capturing me?
Sir, we found the evidence.
Take them away!
-Go!
-Let me go!
I'm innocent!
I'm innocent!
(Handan, Capital of Zhao)
What has Ying Zheng been doing lately?
Since Chengjiao was killed,
Qin's Queen Dowager delayed Ying Zheng
from governing
with the excuse of abounding traitors.
(King Daoxiang of Zhao, Yan)
You mean
Ying Zheng is just
for decorative purposes.
Exactly.
(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
He can't make any decisions
on military and state affairs.
By the way,
he even needs to act as the son
of that unscrupulous merchant
Lv Buwei.
That unscrupulous merchant Lv Buwei
is good at transacting though.
Back then, he lost everything.
Now, he's a rich
and powerful official.
Speaking of Lv Buwei,
he's really clever.
Why do you say so?
Your Majesty, think about it.
Ever since he started handling
state affairs in Qin,
neither did he close the borders
nor go into battles
to eliminate any states.
He's using small battles to encroach
step by step.
His Prime Minister position
is very stable.
And the coward and weak states
like Han, Chu, Wei and Yan
keep sending him gifts.
He takes care of Qin and himself
at the same time.
That's how clever
Lv Buwei is.
Fortunately Zhao
doesn't have a Prime Minister like him.
Guo Kai,
you're Zhao's Prime Minister,
do you have any ideas
on how to deal
with Qin's Prime Minister?
Your Majesty, are you aware
that Ying Zheng's mother Zhao Ji
was from Zhao?
So?
Will Zhao Ji help Zhao?
Of course she can't
go against her own son
and Prime Minister
for Zhao's sake.
But she has a valued official,
who was also from Zhao.
Who?
Chief Palace Attendant Lao Ai.
He's just an attendant.
Your Majesty,
don't belittle this attendant.
Zhao Ji
listens to everything he says.
How do you know this?
Mo Bi informed us.
It's too bad
that he was killed a few days ago.
Yide Pavilion has also
turned into ashes.
He was a hero.
Console his family nicely.
Yes.
Your Majesty is virtuous
and kind.
Let's talk about official matters.
Yes.
I've already arranged a new spy
to go to Qin
to find an opportunity
to approach Lao Ai.
If possible,
we'll turn him into Zhao's spy.
Great.
You did well in this matter.
You're Zhao's Prime Minister indeed.
You do have some good strategies.
I'm willing to die to serve you,
Your Majesty.
(Zhangtai Palace, Xianyang, Qin)
Prime Minister has arrived!
(King of Qin, Zheng)
(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)
Greetings, Your Majesty.
There's no need for courtesy, godfather.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Greetings, godfather.
Your Majesty has all grown up,
I can't accept such courtesy.
At all times,
you're my godfather,
you deserve my bow.
Godfather, please have a seat.
My back pain has recurred lately,
that's why I haven't come to see you.
Forgive me, Your Majesty.
I should visit you at your residence.
Godfather, why did you
come today?
Lately,
we've found quite a few spies
from the six states.
We've found out that
it seemed like Zhao and Chu
led the states' collaboration,
but Wei is actually the one
behind these plans.
Over 100 years ago,
Wei was strong, and Qin was weak.
Wei bullied Qin so much.
Now,
Wei doesn't dare to battle with us,
yet they've repeatedly pulled tricks
behind our backs
to bring chaos to Qin.
I think
we should let Fan Wuji lead troops
to battle with Wei
as a punishment to them.
Fan Wuji will lead the troops?
Fan Wuji
is obsessed with leading soldiers.
Instead of making him stay beside you,
let's make his ambition come true
and let him work for the military.
As for his position,
Meng Tian, who is from a family
of generals, can do it.
All right.
Let's do as you say.
I would like to promote someone too.
Who is that, Your Majesty?
I want to make Li Si
the Guest Minister,
so he can assist me more
and serve Qin well.
Based on Li Si's talent,
you should give more important tasks
to him.
I have no objections.
I'll write the imperial edict
when I get home,
and send it to Ganquan Palace.
Godfather.
Recently,
I've finished reading your
"Lv's Commentaries of History".
I have some doubts.
I'd like to ask you.
Go ahead, Your Majesty.
I'll tell you everything I know
without any reservations.
(Zheng.)
(If you had studied "Lv's Commentaries
of History" earlier...)
Prime Minister, we're home.
(I would have been able to assist you)
(in governing the state.)
Prime Minister.
There's an assassin!
There's an assassin! Capture him!
Over there!
Chase after him!
Prime Minister, are you all right?
I'm fine.
Capture the assassin who
attacked Prime Minister!
Don't let him get away!
Chase after him!
(Xin Sheng)
(Chief Clerk of Qin, Li Si)
You'er,
remove his mask.
(Li Si's eldest son, Li You)
Prince Yu?
I was having fun and playing around
with my friends,
and I stumbled into your residence.
I'll leave right now.
Don't move.
My lord.
Look at how you're dressed.
May I ask who are you having fun
and playing around with?
Sir.
There are some people outside saying
that they're here to find the assassin
who attacked Prime Minister.
Watch him.
Aren't you Prime Minister's steward?
Why did you come
to my home tonight?
(Steward of Qin's Prime Minister's Residence,
Zheng Huo)
Someone tried to assassinate
Prime Minister just now.
He disappeared around this area.
He must have hidden inside
someone's house.
Did he go into your residence?
Prime Minister
was encountered assassination?
Was he wounded?
Fortunately,
Prime Minister wasn't wounded.
That's good.
What does the assassin look like?
He was wearing a mask,
and holding a bow and arrow.
Wearing a mask,
and holding...
I haven't seen him.
Did any of you see him?
Please be on the lookout for him.
If you see the assassin,
capture him.
Whoever dares to assassinate
Prime Minister
must be punished by dismemberment
and extermination of his family.
All right.
I know.
Continue searching! Let's go!
Close the door.
Yes.
Father.
They left.
Why didn't you turn me over to them?
If I turned you over,
would you be able to survive?
I'm afraid even the imperial family
would get dragged down.
You want to release me then?
I haven't decided yet.
Let me think
if you're still useful to me.
If you're not useful anymore,
I'll turn you over to Prime Minister.
Why...
Why are you doing this?
Xin Sheng.
Lock him in the woodshed.
Sir, don't worry.
(Zhangtai)
(Zhangtai)
(Censor of Qin, Wang Wan)
Imperial edict.
Chief Clerk Li Si
is loyal to the state and must be given
an important task based on his talent.
He'll become the Guest Minister.
I
thank Your Majesty, Queen Dowager,
Prime Minister.
Imperial edict.
Meng Tian is clever and alert.
He did well in accompanying
His Majesty in his journey.
He's promoted to Chief Guard.
(Meng Tian)
Thank you, Your Majesty, Queen Dowager,
Prime Minister.
Imperial edict.
Fan Wuji crushed the rebellion
and protected His Majesty.
He has accumulated a lot of merits.
He'll become a general
and start working in the military
starting today.
(General of Qin, Fan Wuji)
Thank you, Your Majesty, Queen Dowager,
Prime Minister.
I'll surely expand Qin's territory
at the risk of any dangers.
Your Majesty,
Prime Minister.
You've rewarded the people
whom you think are deserving.
I think there's one more person
who deserves your reward the most.
Who are you referring to?
Chief Palace Attendant
Lao Ai.
Queen Dowager.
Qin's law is very clear.
We reward merits and punish mistakes.
I wonder what Lao Ai's
accomplishment is.
Prime Minister, don't forget.
According to Qin's law,
the rewards for reporting treachery
and killing enemies are equal.
Lao Ai was the one who first reported
about the traitor Chengjiao.
Tell me, Prime Minister.
Should he be rewarded or not?
Lao Ai's report
was witnessed by everyone
in the imperial court.
Is there anything wrong
with rewarding him?
Queen Dowager,
what do you think his reward should be?
Give him a title
and some fiefs.
That should be enough.
Isn't that too much?
Chengjiao was Lord Chang'an.
Thanks to Lao Ai's report,
Qin avoided a disaster.
Tell me, Prime Minister, is the reward
too much?
What do you all think?
I don't think it's right.
Lao Ai is an attendant.
(Official of Qin, Kui Zhuang)
Qin has never rewarded and given a title
to an attendant before.
Exactly.
(Lord Weiyang of Qin, Ying Xi)
Lao Ai's current salary
is already a lot more
than the regular officials.
Besides,
he even privately built a residence
in Xianyang,
and he's recruiting followers.
What he's been doing is already
not compliant to the rules.
If you give him a title,
won't he be insufferably arrogant then?
Giving Lao Ai a title
is compliant to the rules.
Queen Dowager.
A few days ago, a few bodies were found
along the city's wall.
They had sharp knives with them,
and they're all Lao Ai's followers.
They were obviously killed from fighting
with others.
The case has not been closed yet.
Lao Ai can't get away from this.
Whose responsibility is it
to solve cases?
As the Minister of Justice,
you couldn't find the murderer.
What does that have to do with Lao Ai?
Queen Dowager.
Lord Weiyang,
listen to others' opinion first,
all right?
Queen Dowager.
(Chief Minister of Qin, Yao Gu)
We need to consider this carefully.
I proposed this matter
in the imperial court
for our discussion.
Isn't this enough consideration?
Giving equal rewards for reporting
treachery and killing enemies
was the law set and observed
by the past Kings.
As the Minister of Justice
responsible for punishments,
you're aware of this, right?
That's what the law states indeed.
Nonetheless,
Lao Ai is...
He's an attendant.
Why should we give him
such a big reward?
Is there anyone else who thinks
that the reward is too much?
Guest Minister Li Si.
What do you think?
I think
that since this law exists in Qin,
there's nothing wrong with proposing it.
But the final decision
will be up to Queen Dowager
and Prime Minister.
I have no objections.
Regarding this matter, I...
I still think
that we should discuss it
with the officials,
Queen Dowager.
Prime Minister,
take care of your health.
All right.
I'll wait to hear from you then.
Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, are you all right?
I'm fine.
I've heard
that someone tried to assassinate you.
Perhaps I didn't handle
some state affairs well.
It's unavoidable to offend
some people.
You have such breadth of mind.
I admire you.
You're a minister now.
You must assist me properly
in governing Qin.
If His Majesty has any worries,
we need to help His Majesty
solve it.
I understand.
When Queen Dowager proposed
about rewarding Lao Ai,
you acted like you wanted advantages
from both sides.
It's obvious that Queen Dowager
wants to reward Lao Ai.
If I insisted on objecting,
wouldn't it be awkward for you
and His Majesty?
Besides, Lao Ai and I
were both your followers.
We're on familiar terms to some extent.
Regarding Lao Ai,
what do you think of him?
He's a boor,
but he's not a bad person.
He's quite gallant.
(Daliang, Capital of Wei)
My lord,
the opportunity is right
in front of you.
Make use of it well.
If not for you,
(Prince of Wei, Wei Hong)
how can an abject prince like me
(Lord Longyang of Wei)
go into the palace,
to meet His Majesty?
My lord,
when you become successful one day,
don't forget about me.
I, Wei Hong, surely won't dare
to forget about you.
Lord Longyang is requesting to meet.
At the imperial court today,
you didn't sound like yourself.
Did you notice anything
about what happened
at the imperial court today?
Tell me.
Regarding Lao Ai,
Queen Dowager
and Prime Minister's opinions
were totally different.
I think this is an opportunity for you.
Ever since you succeeded to the throne,
Queen Dowager has been the regent while
Prime Minister handles state affairs.
Queen Dowager trusts
Prime Minister a lot.
She lets Prime Minister make
all the decisions on state matters.
Because of that,
Prime Minister is actually the only one
managing the state.
Today, because of Lao Ai's reward,
the regent and the official
managing the state
have different opinions.
In the imperial court today,
for the sake of an attendant,
mother didn't hesitate about opposing
the officials and Prime Minister.
Please enlighten me.
There's something that you're not
aware of, Your Majesty.
Lao Ai was once
Prime Minister's follower.
He was sent to the palace
because of a crime he committed,
and was made an attendant.
He's simple-minded and bold.
You can say that he's ignorant.
If he gains power,
he'll surely become arrogant
and domineering,
causing trouble and anger everywhere.
Once those who are angered
start investigating,
Prime Minister will get dragged down.
As they say,
a just cause attracts much support,
an unjust one finds little.
When that time comes,
the citizens and the officials' support
will be all yours.
(Jinxian Pavilion, Xianyang, Qin)
I've been hearing about your name,
Lord Weiyang,
but I've never gotten
a chance to meet you.
You're too kind, sir.
Ying Sheng.
Ying Xi.
You didn't come
to Jinxian Pavilion today
just to drink, right?
No.
Aside from drinking,
I must eat.
All right then.
Just drink and eat.
We won't talk about anything else.
(Lord Weiwen of Qin, Ying Sheng)
Lord Weiyang, you've misunderstood.
I, Wei Hong, just arrived in Xianyang.
I have no relatives here,
and no one to depend on.
Fortunately, Lord Weiwen is kind enough
to be my friend.
If you came to discuss personal matters
with me,
you're wrong.
I'm a boring person.
I'm very dull.
If you came to discuss
official matters with me,
you're very wrong.
You should go to Prime Minister,
or see Queen Dowager directly.
You must be joking, Lord Weiyang.
I'm just a businessman,
how can I have any officials matters
to discuss?
Yi Feng,
why aren't my food and drinks here yet?
Why aren't the singers and dancers here?
Right.
Since we've come in until now,
no one came to entertain us.
Somebody!
Waiter!
How can I help you, sir?
I don't dare to seek your help.
When will you serve
my food and drinks?
Sir, forgive me.
Please wait a moment.
Just close the place if you're not
doing business
so that your customers won't wait.
Si... Sir. Forgive me, sir.
Tell your owner to come here,
that old man Yi Feng.
Please forgive me.
-I'll call him right away.
-Go.
I'm here.
I'm here.
(Owner of Jinxian Pavilion, Yi Feng)
I'm here.
You're good, old man.
You're drinking and enjoying yourself.
Forgive me, sir.
I'm too busy to attend to anything else.
There aren't that many customers.
Just those important guests
are more than enough to keep us busy.
They've gotten me almost drunk already.
Who is it?
A nouveau-riche in Xianyang,
Queen Dowager's valued official,
Mr. Lao Ai.
How impetuous!
You're talking drunken,
ridiculous words.
Right.
I heard that he'll be a lord soon.
Later on, with you two...
Ying Xi.
It's late.
Let's go home.
Sir, you haven't drunk yet.
Look...
Yi Feng.
Sir.
Sir, forgive me.
Come.
Be careful.
Mr. Lao Ai.
Did you enjoy your food?
I really did.
Greetings, Mr. Weiyang.
Look at me. Sir?
Greetings, Lord Weiyang.
Lao Ai.
You're not serving Queen Dowager
in the palace,
and went outside to drink
and make a scene.
Rules are really not being observed
in Qin.
In Qin's law,
is it forbidden
for attendants to drink?
-Right.
-Right.
Attendants know Qin's law too?
Who are you calling an attendant?
Aside from you, is there anyone else?
Sir.
-You have a death wish.
Ying Xi.
Lao Ai!
How dare you hit Lord Weiyang?
I want to hit him!
Guys, beat him up!
-Stop!
-Stop.
What are you doing?
Greetings, Lord Weiyang.
Greetings, Lord Weiwen.
Tie up Lao Ai!
Yes!
Tie up Lao Ai!
Who dares to do so?
Lord Weiyang is also Grand Commandant!
If you don't follow orders,
you'll be punished according
to military law!
Do it!
Stop.
Wait.
Wait.
Please don't be angry.
Lord Weiyang, don't be angry.
Lord Weiyang is the uncle
of Qin's King,
you're a pillar of Qin.
But if you captured this man,
it would be equivalent to turning
against Queen Dowager.
Qin's imperial court would surely
become chaotic.
When that happens,
the state of Qin's king will suffer.
You must
consider things for the King of Qin.
Sirs.
(Xuan Si)
If there's no problem...
We'll get going.
That scared me.
Let's go.
Move!
Let's go to another place to drink.
Let's go.
Lord Weiyang, don't be angry.
What are you looking at?
Sir.
Li Si.
Li Si, what exactly is the reason
why you locked me in here?
Sir, I'm a useful person.
Just tell me what you need.
Tell me. What do you need from me?
Li Si, I'm a prince
from the imperial family.
I'm a prince.
Watch him.
Yes.
Li Si.
Li Si, how dare you lock me up?
Li Si, come back!
Li Si!
What are you looking at?
(Your Majesty.)
(The situation in Xianyang changed.)
(Qin's King and Prime Minister
value Li Si a lot.)
(He's already the Guest Minister.)
(Chief Palace Attendant Lao Ai)
(is favored by Qin's Queen Dowager
more and more.)
(Soon, he'll be given a title again.)
(I've observed both of them.)
(Li Si is very shrewd.)
(It won't be easy to get to him.)
(It seems like Lao Ai can be
useful to us.)
(I want to approach him,)
(and win him over to our side.)
(I hope you'll make your preparations.)
(From Hong.)
Prime Minister.
Are you sober now?
Yes.
Do you still have any respect for me?
Greetings, Prime Minister.
You offended the imperial family.
You don't know what's good for you.
I'm willing to die
for my sin.
Dying once isn't enough.
Then I'll die twice.
You were once my follower.
I didn't discipline you well,
and you've caused such a big trouble.
Just kneel here today,
and reflect on what you did.
I don't get it.
I just had a drink.
What is it to Lord Weiyang?
Why can he
insult me?
Lao Ai.
Do you know
that because of what happened
to Chengjiao,
the imperial family is already
very unhappy
with me and Queen Dowager?
At the imperial court,
Queen Dowager even wanted to give you
a reward for reporting Chengjiao,
and you can't even restrain yourself.
In public,
you got into a fight with the head
of the imperial family.
Tell me.
Should you be punished or not?
Zheng Huo.
Watch him.
Don't let him stand up.
Yes.
Sir, Prime Minister is here.
Lord Weiyang!
Why are you lying down?
Lord Weiyang.
Lord Weiyang.
Lao Ai disrespected you.
How should we punish him?
Kill him.
He should be killed.
Take his head here then,
and we'll talk.
Lord Weiyang.
If Lao Ai had still been my follower,
I would have brought his head
to come and see you.
But currently,
he's the Chief Palace Attendant
in Ganquan Palace,
Queen Dowager's staff.
Lao Ai is so arrogant.
If we spare him this time,
he'll be a big trouble.
To be honest,
I would want to kill him
right at this moment,
to vent your hatred towards him.
But currently,
the Coming of Age Ceremony of
His Majesty has yet to be carried out.
If I insist on punishing Lao Ai
and have a disagreement
with Queen Dowager,
it will cause political
instability instead.
♪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♪