Qin Dynasty Epic (2020): Season 1, Episode 8 - Episode #1.8 - full transcript
=Qin Dynasty Epic=
=Episode 8=
I'm 32 years old this year.
If I remember correctly,
you're four years older than me.
Thank you for having me in mind,
Your Majesty.
I'm old.
I'm 36 years old already.
It's a good age to work for the nation.
I would like you to take the position
of Minister of Imperial Affairs.
I hope you won't reject my offer.
Your Majesty.
The Minister of Imperial Affairs
handles
the Ying imperial clan's affairs.
It's an important position.
I'm not dignified enough.
I don't dare to assume the position.
What do you want in return?
The world.
The world?
I want to become
Chancellor of the world.
His Majesty needs my assistance.
I'm the only one
who can make him stronger,
and make him king of the world.
I didn't expect
for you to be this ambitious.
I do.
Mi Chen's not as ambitious as you.
Can Lord Yangquan assist His Majesty
to become king of the world?
When His Majesty becomes
king of the world,
and I become Chancellor of the world,
you'd surely become
Queen Dowager of the World.
Your name would make history,
and you'd be admired
by thousands of generations.
That's all I have to say.
Guards.
Give Chancellor
a bowl of hot, honey soup.
Chancellor has been here for so long.
Where are your manners?
Xi.
One of grandfather's wishes
on his death bed
is for Qin's men
to keep the empire in mind.
I want to fulfill our ancestors' legacy,
but I'm very afraid
that I'm not capable enough.
I need your assistance.
Your Majesty has a great ambition.
I'll surely do my best.
Regarding the imperial affairs,
I can only feel at peace
by entrusting them to you.
Regardless of any misunderstandings
we've had in the past,
we're brothers.
In that case,
I don't dare to reject your offer.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Rise.
Sit down.
Queen Dowager,
the honey soup you've given me
is very sweet.
Here, let's have another drink.
Since I have your favor, Your Majesty,
I'll surely work
for the imperial family,
and do my best for Qin.
Don't worry.
I know
what I should do.
Why aren't you drinking, my queen?
I want to give a personal toast to Xi.
Even if that's not
what the etiquette dictates,
we can make an exception today.
I'll go ahead.
We've had a good chat today.
I hope that you won't forget
your promise, Chancellor.
You'd be admired
by thousands of generations.
If you want to die,
it shouldn't be this way!
Huayang.
You shut up!
How can I have a brother like you?
You tried to assassinate the Chancellor?
And you even hid such a thing from me?
If His Majesty and Lv Buwei
are wary of me,
I'm afraid that not only you would die.
The entire Mi clan
would also get dragged down
along with you.
However,
did I do such a thing
only for my own sake?
That unscrupulous merchant Lv Buwei
is working hand in hand with His Majesty
to steal the Chancellor position
that the late king has promised me.
Huayang, think about it.
The queen position belongs to
someone else.
The Chancellor position belongs
to someone else.
Even the heir to the throne belongs
to someone else.
From now on, how can the Mi clan
expand in power in Qin?
Endure it!
"Lack of forbearance in small matters
upsets great plans."
Do you need me to teach you that?
Endure it?
Until when should I do that
before I can stop?
Until the day
His Majesty's health
couldn't sustain him.
Until either His Majesty
or Lv Buwei collapses.
Then it would be difficult
for the other one
to work single-handedly.
Let's accumulate power
in silence for now.
When that time comes,
we'd make Chengjiao the king.
Only until then
will the Mi clan
truly have authority.
(Chu, Palace in Yingdu)
(King Kaolie of Chu, Wan)
Leaving home to go to a foreign land.
(Chu's Chancellor)
(Lord Chunshen, Huang Xie)
Who would I rely on?
What should I do?
My longing for the king
cannot be changed.
I wonder how my king is doing.
(East Zhou's Envoy)
You don't show any reactions,
dear envoy.
Is Chu's music
not nice enough?
I was rude. Please forgive me.
I couldn't tell whether or not
Chu's music is nice.
I was too anxious.
That's why I was unintentionally rude.
The Lord of East Zhou is pushing you
for a reply, isn't he?
Lord Chunshen.
Do you think we can send troops now?
(Chu's General, Xiang Yan)
Your Majesty.
I've been thinking about it
for many days.
I haven't made up my mind
whether we should do so or not.
Minister of Imperial Clan.
For the Qu, Jing, and Zhao families,
what did they say?
Did they decide to send troops?
They haven't given a reply yet.
Your Majesty, if you're in a rush,
I would push them again.
It's just that I don't want to
push them too hard.
Dear envoy, did you hear that?
It's not that
I'm unwilling to send troops.
Attacking Qin is a serious matter.
The decision isn't only up to me.
Since Chu has no intentions
of sending troops,
I'll bid my leave.
Wait, dear envoy.
His Majesty didn't say that
he won't send troops.
Among the states,
aside from Qin,
only Chu and Qi
are big states.
If Qi is willing to send troops
to attack Qin,
there would be hope
in winning against Qin.
Right.
Lord Chunshen is right.
If Qi is willing to be our ally,
then Chu would send its troops.
This matter is settled then.
All right, Your Majesty, Lord Chunshen.
(Qin, Xianyang, Zhangtai Palace)
Any thoughts
on the current situation, Chancellor?
The six states are using
a wait-and-see approach.
If one state responds
to the Lord of East Zhou's invitation,
the other states would follow suit.
If we wait until then before
sending troops to battle with them,
our troops and citizens
would surely suffer.
While the states
are still undecided now,
let's attack first,
and destroy Lord of East Zhou's state.
First, it would shock the six states.
Second, it would stop them from forming
an allied force.
Destroy his nation?
Would that incur reproach
from the six states?
We can't care about that anymore.
Only by destroying his nation quickly
can we eliminate further problems
in the future.
That's a good plan.
My plan and Prince Zheng's plan
coincide with each other.
When I received the news,
Prince Zheng was there as well.
Zheng is so young,
and he has such insight?
Yes.
Since Prince Zheng
and Queen came to Qin,
you commanded me
to teach Prince Zheng more.
I don't dare to disappoint you.
After many deep conversations
with Prince Zheng,
I think
that Prince Zheng has the talent
to become king.
You're biased.
My youngest son Chengjiao
is also very clever.
Being clever
doesn't mean that one has the talent
to become king.
Prince Zheng's words and actions
aren't something that other
imperial descendants can compare to.
Take it.
You're really giving it to me?
Thank you, Your Majesty.
It's a shame
that we didn't bring you back sooner.
If the late king saw you,
he'd surely like you.
I'll remember
what you said today.
Let's talk about destroying
Lord of East Zhou's state.
Who will lead the troops?
Your Majesty.
Qin was able to establish its nation
through battles.
Most of the credit goes to the army.
You can send any general
to lead the troops to destroy
Lord of East Zhou's state.
But if you do so,
you'd lose
an opportunity.
If I have a military accomplishment,
all the officials in Qin
would understand
that you trust me
and appoint me a position
not because I'm close to you.
As the Chancellor,
I should share your worries,
render meritorious service,
and prove my worth.
You're thinking too much, Chancellor.
Your Majesty.
I was once a merchant,
and I traveled to many states.
This time, if I lead the troops
as the Chancellor,
the other states would surely mock
and belittle me.
However,
once I kill Lord of East Zhou and
prevent he allied forces from forming,
it would surely shock the nations.
Great!
I want the world to see
how outstanding
the Chancellor I picked is.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
It's too early to thank me now.
I'm not the only one you should convince.
If you lead the troops for battle,
Top General Meng Ao
would surely be the first to object.
I've already thought
about that.
In the imperial court,
Top General
and other important officials
don't know me well at all.
That's why I must take this opportunity
to make them acknowledge me.
(Qin, Xianyang, Meng's Manor)
Chancellor.
The doorkeeper said
that Top General isn't feeling well.
He's recovering in bed.
Top General is sick?
When the doorkeeper responded to me,
he was speaking haltingly.
That's the unscrupulous merchant,
Lv Buwei?
Yes, I think so. Look at him.
He should be Lv Buwei.
They're the sons
of Assistant General Meng Wu.
Look. He's coming over here?
Children, what are your names?
I'm Major General Meng Tian.
(Younger version of Meng Tian,
Younger version of Meng Yi)
This is my brother.
I'm also a major general.
My name is Meng Yi.
Major Generals,
do you know me?
Why are you laughing?
You're that unscrupulous merchant,
Lv Buwei, right?
Was Top General the one who told you
to come and take a look at me,
or was it your father?
My brother and I sneaked out
to see what the person whom grandfather
is angry at
looks like.
What do I look like?
You have a bit of style.
In about a month,
I'm planning to lead troops to battle
with Lord of East Zhou's state.
Yes.
I have a request.
I hope you'd grant it, Your Majesty.
Tell me.
I would like Prince Zheng to help me.
Zheng?
What can he do?
All right.
What?
The unscrupulous merchant Lv Buwei
is here again?
He...
Tell him
I won't see him.
Top general.
I'm afraid you can't do that.
Why not?
He said that he brought
an important guest with him.
Important guest?
It's His Majesty's son, Prince Zheng.
Prince Zheng?
(Qin's General, Meng Wu)
He said that he's here to play
with the young masters.
Father, what Lv Buwei is doing
is using His Majesty
to make you do what he wants.
It seems like you have no choice
but to see him.
I won't!
If you want to see him,
take those children with you.
Father.
Lv Buwei is an unscrupulous merchant.
It's hard for me to welcome him.
But with him
is the heir to the throne of Qin.
Greetings, Top General.
This is His Majesty's legitimate son,
Prince Zheng.
Top General.
My lord.
I, Meng Wu, brought my sons
Meng Tian and Meng Yi
to see you, my lord
Greetings, Chancellor.
General.
We came here today
because Prince Zheng hasn't been
in Xianyang for long.
He's still not familiar with there.
I saw General's two children that day.
They're similar in age
with Prince Zheng,
and they're descendants of generals.
I think they might get along
with Prince Zheng,
so I took Prince Zheng to see them.
In that case,
Father,
let's invite Chancellor and Prince Zheng
into the manor.
This way please.
Top General, go ahead.
My lord, Chancellor,
this way please.
Did you learn anything from this visit?
I've learned a lot.
I met Meng Tian and Meng Yi,
and I heard about the ancient treasure
that Top General mentioned.
I must explore it
when I return to the palace.
What do you think of the Meng family?
The old general is upright,
loyal and brave.
Meng Tian and Meng Yi
are straight-forward,
righteous, and very clever.
In the Qin army, the Top General
is very well-respected.
Why do you think that is?
General Meng Ao has
lots of accomplishments in battle,
that's why he became the Top General
and is respected by many.
Not only that.
The battlefield decides whether or not
a nation would live or perish.
If he doesn't have a harmonious family,
and he and his son aren't united,
making him free from no worries,
it would be hard for him
to often win in battle.
That makes a lot of sense.
That's how it should be
for a general's household.
For an imperial family,
if His Majesty and his son aren't united,
the nation might become chaotic,
and it might perish.
You want me to become closer
with father?
What kind of person
do you think your father is?
I don't know what to say.
My lord.
Do you know why your father
was held hostage in Zhao?
Your father did it
on his father's behalf.
He went to Handan
to exchange himself for his father,
and stayed in Handan for eight years.
The trials and hardships he suffered
aren't less than yours.
Then why did he
leave me and my mother in Handan?
Regarding this matter,
you've misunderstood your father.
Back then, Qin launched
an urgent attack on Zhao.
The King of Zhao wanted to kill
the three of you.
I didn't let your father know my plan
and dragged him out of Handan.
When your father found out
that you and your mother
didn't follow us,
he immediately jumped down
the horse carriage, and headed back,
intending to reunite with you
and your mother.
I used the state of Qin
to stop him.
After he returned to Qin,
he missed you
and your mother day and night.
Whenever he had the opportunity,
he'd request Queen Dowager
to allow him
to bring you and your mother back.
His Majesty's love for you
and your mother
is more than the usual love
of a man for his son
and his wife.
I know that you're working hard,
Your Majesty.
I especially asked the imperial kitchen
to cook some soup
for your nourishment.
Before,
I was in Handan, you were in Xianyang.
I couldn't see you.
Now that I'm in Xianyang,
why can't I see you as well?
Since I became the king,
my body doesn't belong to me anymore.
Who does it belong to then?
The imperial family.
The officials.
The citizens.
Then I'm the imperial family,
the officials, and the citizens.
In that case,
then I'm yours.
I want you to be mine.
The king only belongs to me.
Look at you.
You haven't changed at all
even after becoming queen.
I can't change my personality.
Why should I?
I haven't seen you dance for years.
I still remember
when I saw you dance in Handan
for the first time.
You mesmerized me.
I'd never forget how you danced.
Your Majesty, you want to see me dance?
Dance for me, right now.
Don't laugh at me.
(Qin)
Since there are no objections,
I've decided
to send troops
to destroy Lord of East Zhou's state.
As for the general who would lead them,
Chancellor, please go
and lead the troops.
Your Majesty, I think
that even though the Chancellor's
position is a prominent one,
leading troops for battle
isn't an easy thing.
It would be better
if we let Top General Meng Ao
or General Wang He,
who's stationed at the border,
lead the troops.
Lord Yangquan, since you mentioned me,
let me say a few words.
Your Majesty.
I agree to let Chancellor lead
the troops,
to battle with Lord of East Zhou.
I'm willing to do my best to assist him.
Since Top General already agreed,
I think there would be
no more objections.
Chancellor, for this battle,
how many troops do you think you need?
Your Majesty, I only need 50,000 troops.
And I would need Top General's support
in the battle.
Good.
Here is my imperial order.
Chancellor, Lv Buwei,
lead 50,000 troops
to battle with
Lord of East Zhou's state.
Depart today.
Top General Meng Ao
will assist you fully.
Chancellor, take the Commander's Seal.
Yes.
Yes.
(Lv)
Qin has millions of elite warriors.
Since we're going out to battle,
why not bring more of them?
We only brought 50,000 troops.
If you bring a lot of them,
you'd use up more supplies.
In teaching
Lord of East Zhou's small state
a lesson,
50,000 of Qin's elite warriors
are enough.
In that case,
we'd surely win this battle.
Not necessarily.
We have to see if other states
would send reinforcements.
If they do,
we'd be in danger.
I thought that this battle
would be a sure win.
I also want to
earn an accomplishment in battle.
Based on what you said,
I need to risk my life?
Your bravery
isn't at par
with your brother Zheng Yi at all.
Chancellor.
I'm not that brave indeed.
I just want to follow you, Chancellor,
and earn some credits
without risking my life.
Fan Wuji.
Is that what you're thinking too?
Chancellor.
I just want to lead troops in battle,
attack cities and conquer lands.
You want to be a general?
It's fine to think about that.
You want him to be like you,
Zheng Huo?
(Zhao, Handan, Longtai Palace)
Your Majesty.
Qin has already sent Chancellor Lv Buwei
to personally lead
50,000 troops to Gongdi
and battle with
Lord of East Zhou's state.
(Zhao's Official, Mao Sui)
Qin's troops are already on the way.
Lv Buwei became Chancellor,
and he's even leading troops to battle?
Yes.
Qin will perish soon!
Your Majesty.
I'm requesting to lead troops
to assist Lord of East Zhou,
and eliminate Qin's troops.
At this moment, I think
it's not suitable to send troops.
The other five states
doesn't show signs
of mobilizing their troops.
If we're the only one who sends ours,
wouldn't it be a waste
of our military resources?
If the other five states
send their troops
to assist East Zhou,
let them battle with each other,
and Zhao will be the third-party
who'd benefit from it.
Wouldn't that be great?
If a snipe and a clam
are locked in fight,
it is the fisherman who profits.
What a brilliant plan, Your Majesty.
Lv Buwei became Chancellor?
(East Zhou, Gongyi)
(Lord of East Zhou)
No news from the six states yet?
Your Majesty.
The six states keep passing the buck
to each other.
They're waiting to see
what the other states would do.
If one state is willing to
send its troops,
I'm afraid that's the only way
for other states to follow suit.
Until when will they wait?
At this point,
it seems that Qi holds the key
for them to send their troops.
Qi is a big state.
As long as Qi is willing to
send its troops,
the other states...
But Qi has always been close to Qin.
And we're so far from them.
How can they be willing
to send troops to save us?
It might be possible.
When the six states attacked Qi,
there was enmity between Qin and Qi.
Perhaps it would send its troops.
Zhao. Zhao!
Yes, Zhao.
there has always been
a feud between Zhao and Qin.
The King of Zhao would surely
send its troops
to help me.
Hurry, send an envoy again.
Push them. Push them!
Report, Chancellor.
The king of Han is personally
leading 50,000 troops,
and he's near the capital
of Lord of East Zhou's state.
Did Han's troops see
Lord of East Zhou's army yet?
Not yet.
Check again.
Yes.
(Qin)
Everyone.
Han has already sent its troops.
In the case,
the other five states
would surely do the same
to assist me.
Here.
Let's have a drink together.
Report!
What is it again?
Wei's troops
are already gathered in our boundary.
They can enter any time.
Great! That's great! That's great news!
This is great!
Wei also sent its troops to assist us.
Great!
Go.
Check again.
Check for news from Qi, Chu, and Zhao.
Yes.
This is God's will.
God doesn't want to eliminate
the Zhou imperial clan.
Those two cities
belong to Gongyi, right?
Yes.
They belong to the Lord of East Zhou.
Han's troops are up ahead.
They have Lord of East Zhou's troops,
plus 50,000 troops from Han.
Wei's troops
are gathered around the border
of Lord of East Zhou's state as well.
If Qi and Chu also send their troops,
and Zhao takes the opportunity
to attack Qin,
then wouldn't we be
in a perilous situation?
This isn't good.
Chancellor, we should retreat
to Hangu Pass as soon as we can.
Tomorrow, when Wei's troops arrive,
we can work together
along with Han's troops
to eliminate Qin's troops,
and capture Lv Buwei alive.
-Great!
-Great!
The King of Qin made
a merchant its Chancellor,
and even sent him to battle.
We can tell
what an imbecile the King of Qin is.
At this point, we should work together
with other states
to eliminate Qin once and for all.
Then we can re-establish the power
of the Zhou imperial clan!
-You're brilliant, Your Majesty!
-You're brilliant, Your Majesty!
Where's the scout?
Here!
Check the movement of Han's troops.
Yes.
Guard.
Here.
Lv Buwei dares to attack the city?
Go and check the situation
of Han's troops.
Once Han and Qin go into battle,
let our troops
charge out of the city at once!
Yes.
Report!
(Qin)
Han's troops are already
making their move,
but they split up into two.
They're attacking the two cities
(Qin)
under Lord of East Zhou's jurisdiction.
Report!
Go ahead.
Wei's troops have arrived.
(Qin)
They're battling with Han's troops
by Gongzhi's gate.
Check again.
Yes.
Yes.
Chancellor, what is going on?
They're fighting among themselves?
(Han)
Attack!
(King Huanhui of Han, Ran)
You dare to compete with me
for territory?
Your Majesty, you pretended
to send reinforcements,
but you actually want to attack them.
It's a great plan indeed.
Report!
Your Majesty.
Above the wall of the city,
I saw Han's troops
attacking a city of ours.
Then Wei's troops also rushed over.
Now, Han and Wei's troops
are engaging in battle
outside the city gate.
What's going on?
Why are they engaging in battle?
Are you sure about this?
Your Majesty.
I'm very sure.
-Your Majesty!
-Your Majesty!
(Han)
Your Majesty.
We've already taken Gongyi.
Those guarding it have already run away.
Should we enter the city?
Enter the city at once!
I want to take over the city!
Yes.
Enter the city!
(Han)
What's going on?
Did Wei's troops come back?
Your Majesty, it's Qin's troops.
Qin's troops are coming!
Qin's troops?
Don't they only have 50,000 troops?
They're all attacking the city.
How can there be more of Qin's troops?
(Han)
Your Majesty, it's the troops
of Qin's Top General, Meng Ao.
(Qin)
Block them. Don't let them
come over here!
Your Majesty,
are we still entering the city?
What for?
Didn't you see Qin's troops
coming in ambush?
Let's go towards Han!
Yes.
(Meng)
♪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 8=
I'm 32 years old this year.
If I remember correctly,
you're four years older than me.
Thank you for having me in mind,
Your Majesty.
I'm old.
I'm 36 years old already.
It's a good age to work for the nation.
I would like you to take the position
of Minister of Imperial Affairs.
I hope you won't reject my offer.
Your Majesty.
The Minister of Imperial Affairs
handles
the Ying imperial clan's affairs.
It's an important position.
I'm not dignified enough.
I don't dare to assume the position.
What do you want in return?
The world.
The world?
I want to become
Chancellor of the world.
His Majesty needs my assistance.
I'm the only one
who can make him stronger,
and make him king of the world.
I didn't expect
for you to be this ambitious.
I do.
Mi Chen's not as ambitious as you.
Can Lord Yangquan assist His Majesty
to become king of the world?
When His Majesty becomes
king of the world,
and I become Chancellor of the world,
you'd surely become
Queen Dowager of the World.
Your name would make history,
and you'd be admired
by thousands of generations.
That's all I have to say.
Guards.
Give Chancellor
a bowl of hot, honey soup.
Chancellor has been here for so long.
Where are your manners?
Xi.
One of grandfather's wishes
on his death bed
is for Qin's men
to keep the empire in mind.
I want to fulfill our ancestors' legacy,
but I'm very afraid
that I'm not capable enough.
I need your assistance.
Your Majesty has a great ambition.
I'll surely do my best.
Regarding the imperial affairs,
I can only feel at peace
by entrusting them to you.
Regardless of any misunderstandings
we've had in the past,
we're brothers.
In that case,
I don't dare to reject your offer.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Rise.
Sit down.
Queen Dowager,
the honey soup you've given me
is very sweet.
Here, let's have another drink.
Since I have your favor, Your Majesty,
I'll surely work
for the imperial family,
and do my best for Qin.
Don't worry.
I know
what I should do.
Why aren't you drinking, my queen?
I want to give a personal toast to Xi.
Even if that's not
what the etiquette dictates,
we can make an exception today.
I'll go ahead.
We've had a good chat today.
I hope that you won't forget
your promise, Chancellor.
You'd be admired
by thousands of generations.
If you want to die,
it shouldn't be this way!
Huayang.
You shut up!
How can I have a brother like you?
You tried to assassinate the Chancellor?
And you even hid such a thing from me?
If His Majesty and Lv Buwei
are wary of me,
I'm afraid that not only you would die.
The entire Mi clan
would also get dragged down
along with you.
However,
did I do such a thing
only for my own sake?
That unscrupulous merchant Lv Buwei
is working hand in hand with His Majesty
to steal the Chancellor position
that the late king has promised me.
Huayang, think about it.
The queen position belongs to
someone else.
The Chancellor position belongs
to someone else.
Even the heir to the throne belongs
to someone else.
From now on, how can the Mi clan
expand in power in Qin?
Endure it!
"Lack of forbearance in small matters
upsets great plans."
Do you need me to teach you that?
Endure it?
Until when should I do that
before I can stop?
Until the day
His Majesty's health
couldn't sustain him.
Until either His Majesty
or Lv Buwei collapses.
Then it would be difficult
for the other one
to work single-handedly.
Let's accumulate power
in silence for now.
When that time comes,
we'd make Chengjiao the king.
Only until then
will the Mi clan
truly have authority.
(Chu, Palace in Yingdu)
(King Kaolie of Chu, Wan)
Leaving home to go to a foreign land.
(Chu's Chancellor)
(Lord Chunshen, Huang Xie)
Who would I rely on?
What should I do?
My longing for the king
cannot be changed.
I wonder how my king is doing.
(East Zhou's Envoy)
You don't show any reactions,
dear envoy.
Is Chu's music
not nice enough?
I was rude. Please forgive me.
I couldn't tell whether or not
Chu's music is nice.
I was too anxious.
That's why I was unintentionally rude.
The Lord of East Zhou is pushing you
for a reply, isn't he?
Lord Chunshen.
Do you think we can send troops now?
(Chu's General, Xiang Yan)
Your Majesty.
I've been thinking about it
for many days.
I haven't made up my mind
whether we should do so or not.
Minister of Imperial Clan.
For the Qu, Jing, and Zhao families,
what did they say?
Did they decide to send troops?
They haven't given a reply yet.
Your Majesty, if you're in a rush,
I would push them again.
It's just that I don't want to
push them too hard.
Dear envoy, did you hear that?
It's not that
I'm unwilling to send troops.
Attacking Qin is a serious matter.
The decision isn't only up to me.
Since Chu has no intentions
of sending troops,
I'll bid my leave.
Wait, dear envoy.
His Majesty didn't say that
he won't send troops.
Among the states,
aside from Qin,
only Chu and Qi
are big states.
If Qi is willing to send troops
to attack Qin,
there would be hope
in winning against Qin.
Right.
Lord Chunshen is right.
If Qi is willing to be our ally,
then Chu would send its troops.
This matter is settled then.
All right, Your Majesty, Lord Chunshen.
(Qin, Xianyang, Zhangtai Palace)
Any thoughts
on the current situation, Chancellor?
The six states are using
a wait-and-see approach.
If one state responds
to the Lord of East Zhou's invitation,
the other states would follow suit.
If we wait until then before
sending troops to battle with them,
our troops and citizens
would surely suffer.
While the states
are still undecided now,
let's attack first,
and destroy Lord of East Zhou's state.
First, it would shock the six states.
Second, it would stop them from forming
an allied force.
Destroy his nation?
Would that incur reproach
from the six states?
We can't care about that anymore.
Only by destroying his nation quickly
can we eliminate further problems
in the future.
That's a good plan.
My plan and Prince Zheng's plan
coincide with each other.
When I received the news,
Prince Zheng was there as well.
Zheng is so young,
and he has such insight?
Yes.
Since Prince Zheng
and Queen came to Qin,
you commanded me
to teach Prince Zheng more.
I don't dare to disappoint you.
After many deep conversations
with Prince Zheng,
I think
that Prince Zheng has the talent
to become king.
You're biased.
My youngest son Chengjiao
is also very clever.
Being clever
doesn't mean that one has the talent
to become king.
Prince Zheng's words and actions
aren't something that other
imperial descendants can compare to.
Take it.
You're really giving it to me?
Thank you, Your Majesty.
It's a shame
that we didn't bring you back sooner.
If the late king saw you,
he'd surely like you.
I'll remember
what you said today.
Let's talk about destroying
Lord of East Zhou's state.
Who will lead the troops?
Your Majesty.
Qin was able to establish its nation
through battles.
Most of the credit goes to the army.
You can send any general
to lead the troops to destroy
Lord of East Zhou's state.
But if you do so,
you'd lose
an opportunity.
If I have a military accomplishment,
all the officials in Qin
would understand
that you trust me
and appoint me a position
not because I'm close to you.
As the Chancellor,
I should share your worries,
render meritorious service,
and prove my worth.
You're thinking too much, Chancellor.
Your Majesty.
I was once a merchant,
and I traveled to many states.
This time, if I lead the troops
as the Chancellor,
the other states would surely mock
and belittle me.
However,
once I kill Lord of East Zhou and
prevent he allied forces from forming,
it would surely shock the nations.
Great!
I want the world to see
how outstanding
the Chancellor I picked is.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
It's too early to thank me now.
I'm not the only one you should convince.
If you lead the troops for battle,
Top General Meng Ao
would surely be the first to object.
I've already thought
about that.
In the imperial court,
Top General
and other important officials
don't know me well at all.
That's why I must take this opportunity
to make them acknowledge me.
(Qin, Xianyang, Meng's Manor)
Chancellor.
The doorkeeper said
that Top General isn't feeling well.
He's recovering in bed.
Top General is sick?
When the doorkeeper responded to me,
he was speaking haltingly.
That's the unscrupulous merchant,
Lv Buwei?
Yes, I think so. Look at him.
He should be Lv Buwei.
They're the sons
of Assistant General Meng Wu.
Look. He's coming over here?
Children, what are your names?
I'm Major General Meng Tian.
(Younger version of Meng Tian,
Younger version of Meng Yi)
This is my brother.
I'm also a major general.
My name is Meng Yi.
Major Generals,
do you know me?
Why are you laughing?
You're that unscrupulous merchant,
Lv Buwei, right?
Was Top General the one who told you
to come and take a look at me,
or was it your father?
My brother and I sneaked out
to see what the person whom grandfather
is angry at
looks like.
What do I look like?
You have a bit of style.
In about a month,
I'm planning to lead troops to battle
with Lord of East Zhou's state.
Yes.
I have a request.
I hope you'd grant it, Your Majesty.
Tell me.
I would like Prince Zheng to help me.
Zheng?
What can he do?
All right.
What?
The unscrupulous merchant Lv Buwei
is here again?
He...
Tell him
I won't see him.
Top general.
I'm afraid you can't do that.
Why not?
He said that he brought
an important guest with him.
Important guest?
It's His Majesty's son, Prince Zheng.
Prince Zheng?
(Qin's General, Meng Wu)
He said that he's here to play
with the young masters.
Father, what Lv Buwei is doing
is using His Majesty
to make you do what he wants.
It seems like you have no choice
but to see him.
I won't!
If you want to see him,
take those children with you.
Father.
Lv Buwei is an unscrupulous merchant.
It's hard for me to welcome him.
But with him
is the heir to the throne of Qin.
Greetings, Top General.
This is His Majesty's legitimate son,
Prince Zheng.
Top General.
My lord.
I, Meng Wu, brought my sons
Meng Tian and Meng Yi
to see you, my lord
Greetings, Chancellor.
General.
We came here today
because Prince Zheng hasn't been
in Xianyang for long.
He's still not familiar with there.
I saw General's two children that day.
They're similar in age
with Prince Zheng,
and they're descendants of generals.
I think they might get along
with Prince Zheng,
so I took Prince Zheng to see them.
In that case,
Father,
let's invite Chancellor and Prince Zheng
into the manor.
This way please.
Top General, go ahead.
My lord, Chancellor,
this way please.
Did you learn anything from this visit?
I've learned a lot.
I met Meng Tian and Meng Yi,
and I heard about the ancient treasure
that Top General mentioned.
I must explore it
when I return to the palace.
What do you think of the Meng family?
The old general is upright,
loyal and brave.
Meng Tian and Meng Yi
are straight-forward,
righteous, and very clever.
In the Qin army, the Top General
is very well-respected.
Why do you think that is?
General Meng Ao has
lots of accomplishments in battle,
that's why he became the Top General
and is respected by many.
Not only that.
The battlefield decides whether or not
a nation would live or perish.
If he doesn't have a harmonious family,
and he and his son aren't united,
making him free from no worries,
it would be hard for him
to often win in battle.
That makes a lot of sense.
That's how it should be
for a general's household.
For an imperial family,
if His Majesty and his son aren't united,
the nation might become chaotic,
and it might perish.
You want me to become closer
with father?
What kind of person
do you think your father is?
I don't know what to say.
My lord.
Do you know why your father
was held hostage in Zhao?
Your father did it
on his father's behalf.
He went to Handan
to exchange himself for his father,
and stayed in Handan for eight years.
The trials and hardships he suffered
aren't less than yours.
Then why did he
leave me and my mother in Handan?
Regarding this matter,
you've misunderstood your father.
Back then, Qin launched
an urgent attack on Zhao.
The King of Zhao wanted to kill
the three of you.
I didn't let your father know my plan
and dragged him out of Handan.
When your father found out
that you and your mother
didn't follow us,
he immediately jumped down
the horse carriage, and headed back,
intending to reunite with you
and your mother.
I used the state of Qin
to stop him.
After he returned to Qin,
he missed you
and your mother day and night.
Whenever he had the opportunity,
he'd request Queen Dowager
to allow him
to bring you and your mother back.
His Majesty's love for you
and your mother
is more than the usual love
of a man for his son
and his wife.
I know that you're working hard,
Your Majesty.
I especially asked the imperial kitchen
to cook some soup
for your nourishment.
Before,
I was in Handan, you were in Xianyang.
I couldn't see you.
Now that I'm in Xianyang,
why can't I see you as well?
Since I became the king,
my body doesn't belong to me anymore.
Who does it belong to then?
The imperial family.
The officials.
The citizens.
Then I'm the imperial family,
the officials, and the citizens.
In that case,
then I'm yours.
I want you to be mine.
The king only belongs to me.
Look at you.
You haven't changed at all
even after becoming queen.
I can't change my personality.
Why should I?
I haven't seen you dance for years.
I still remember
when I saw you dance in Handan
for the first time.
You mesmerized me.
I'd never forget how you danced.
Your Majesty, you want to see me dance?
Dance for me, right now.
Don't laugh at me.
(Qin)
Since there are no objections,
I've decided
to send troops
to destroy Lord of East Zhou's state.
As for the general who would lead them,
Chancellor, please go
and lead the troops.
Your Majesty, I think
that even though the Chancellor's
position is a prominent one,
leading troops for battle
isn't an easy thing.
It would be better
if we let Top General Meng Ao
or General Wang He,
who's stationed at the border,
lead the troops.
Lord Yangquan, since you mentioned me,
let me say a few words.
Your Majesty.
I agree to let Chancellor lead
the troops,
to battle with Lord of East Zhou.
I'm willing to do my best to assist him.
Since Top General already agreed,
I think there would be
no more objections.
Chancellor, for this battle,
how many troops do you think you need?
Your Majesty, I only need 50,000 troops.
And I would need Top General's support
in the battle.
Good.
Here is my imperial order.
Chancellor, Lv Buwei,
lead 50,000 troops
to battle with
Lord of East Zhou's state.
Depart today.
Top General Meng Ao
will assist you fully.
Chancellor, take the Commander's Seal.
Yes.
Yes.
(Lv)
Qin has millions of elite warriors.
Since we're going out to battle,
why not bring more of them?
We only brought 50,000 troops.
If you bring a lot of them,
you'd use up more supplies.
In teaching
Lord of East Zhou's small state
a lesson,
50,000 of Qin's elite warriors
are enough.
In that case,
we'd surely win this battle.
Not necessarily.
We have to see if other states
would send reinforcements.
If they do,
we'd be in danger.
I thought that this battle
would be a sure win.
I also want to
earn an accomplishment in battle.
Based on what you said,
I need to risk my life?
Your bravery
isn't at par
with your brother Zheng Yi at all.
Chancellor.
I'm not that brave indeed.
I just want to follow you, Chancellor,
and earn some credits
without risking my life.
Fan Wuji.
Is that what you're thinking too?
Chancellor.
I just want to lead troops in battle,
attack cities and conquer lands.
You want to be a general?
It's fine to think about that.
You want him to be like you,
Zheng Huo?
(Zhao, Handan, Longtai Palace)
Your Majesty.
Qin has already sent Chancellor Lv Buwei
to personally lead
50,000 troops to Gongdi
and battle with
Lord of East Zhou's state.
(Zhao's Official, Mao Sui)
Qin's troops are already on the way.
Lv Buwei became Chancellor,
and he's even leading troops to battle?
Yes.
Qin will perish soon!
Your Majesty.
I'm requesting to lead troops
to assist Lord of East Zhou,
and eliminate Qin's troops.
At this moment, I think
it's not suitable to send troops.
The other five states
doesn't show signs
of mobilizing their troops.
If we're the only one who sends ours,
wouldn't it be a waste
of our military resources?
If the other five states
send their troops
to assist East Zhou,
let them battle with each other,
and Zhao will be the third-party
who'd benefit from it.
Wouldn't that be great?
If a snipe and a clam
are locked in fight,
it is the fisherman who profits.
What a brilliant plan, Your Majesty.
Lv Buwei became Chancellor?
(East Zhou, Gongyi)
(Lord of East Zhou)
No news from the six states yet?
Your Majesty.
The six states keep passing the buck
to each other.
They're waiting to see
what the other states would do.
If one state is willing to
send its troops,
I'm afraid that's the only way
for other states to follow suit.
Until when will they wait?
At this point,
it seems that Qi holds the key
for them to send their troops.
Qi is a big state.
As long as Qi is willing to
send its troops,
the other states...
But Qi has always been close to Qin.
And we're so far from them.
How can they be willing
to send troops to save us?
It might be possible.
When the six states attacked Qi,
there was enmity between Qin and Qi.
Perhaps it would send its troops.
Zhao. Zhao!
Yes, Zhao.
there has always been
a feud between Zhao and Qin.
The King of Zhao would surely
send its troops
to help me.
Hurry, send an envoy again.
Push them. Push them!
Report, Chancellor.
The king of Han is personally
leading 50,000 troops,
and he's near the capital
of Lord of East Zhou's state.
Did Han's troops see
Lord of East Zhou's army yet?
Not yet.
Check again.
Yes.
(Qin)
Everyone.
Han has already sent its troops.
In the case,
the other five states
would surely do the same
to assist me.
Here.
Let's have a drink together.
Report!
What is it again?
Wei's troops
are already gathered in our boundary.
They can enter any time.
Great! That's great! That's great news!
This is great!
Wei also sent its troops to assist us.
Great!
Go.
Check again.
Check for news from Qi, Chu, and Zhao.
Yes.
This is God's will.
God doesn't want to eliminate
the Zhou imperial clan.
Those two cities
belong to Gongyi, right?
Yes.
They belong to the Lord of East Zhou.
Han's troops are up ahead.
They have Lord of East Zhou's troops,
plus 50,000 troops from Han.
Wei's troops
are gathered around the border
of Lord of East Zhou's state as well.
If Qi and Chu also send their troops,
and Zhao takes the opportunity
to attack Qin,
then wouldn't we be
in a perilous situation?
This isn't good.
Chancellor, we should retreat
to Hangu Pass as soon as we can.
Tomorrow, when Wei's troops arrive,
we can work together
along with Han's troops
to eliminate Qin's troops,
and capture Lv Buwei alive.
-Great!
-Great!
The King of Qin made
a merchant its Chancellor,
and even sent him to battle.
We can tell
what an imbecile the King of Qin is.
At this point, we should work together
with other states
to eliminate Qin once and for all.
Then we can re-establish the power
of the Zhou imperial clan!
-You're brilliant, Your Majesty!
-You're brilliant, Your Majesty!
Where's the scout?
Here!
Check the movement of Han's troops.
Yes.
Guard.
Here.
Lv Buwei dares to attack the city?
Go and check the situation
of Han's troops.
Once Han and Qin go into battle,
let our troops
charge out of the city at once!
Yes.
Report!
(Qin)
Han's troops are already
making their move,
but they split up into two.
They're attacking the two cities
(Qin)
under Lord of East Zhou's jurisdiction.
Report!
Go ahead.
Wei's troops have arrived.
(Qin)
They're battling with Han's troops
by Gongzhi's gate.
Check again.
Yes.
Yes.
Chancellor, what is going on?
They're fighting among themselves?
(Han)
Attack!
(King Huanhui of Han, Ran)
You dare to compete with me
for territory?
Your Majesty, you pretended
to send reinforcements,
but you actually want to attack them.
It's a great plan indeed.
Report!
Your Majesty.
Above the wall of the city,
I saw Han's troops
attacking a city of ours.
Then Wei's troops also rushed over.
Now, Han and Wei's troops
are engaging in battle
outside the city gate.
What's going on?
Why are they engaging in battle?
Are you sure about this?
Your Majesty.
I'm very sure.
-Your Majesty!
-Your Majesty!
(Han)
Your Majesty.
We've already taken Gongyi.
Those guarding it have already run away.
Should we enter the city?
Enter the city at once!
I want to take over the city!
Yes.
Enter the city!
(Han)
What's going on?
Did Wei's troops come back?
Your Majesty, it's Qin's troops.
Qin's troops are coming!
Qin's troops?
Don't they only have 50,000 troops?
They're all attacking the city.
How can there be more of Qin's troops?
(Han)
Your Majesty, it's the troops
of Qin's Top General, Meng Ao.
(Qin)
Block them. Don't let them
come over here!
Your Majesty,
are we still entering the city?
What for?
Didn't you see Qin's troops
coming in ambush?
Let's go towards Han!
Yes.
(Meng)
♪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♪