1 00:00:20,181 --> 00:00:30,853 THE OPium WAR 2 00:00:34,581 --> 00:00:36,617 Only after rising Can a country judge its past? 3 00:00:36,821 --> 00:00:39,210 During the reign of Daoguang, England 4 00:00:39,421 --> 00:00:42,970 introduced annually in Chinba 1,800 tons of opium. 5 00:00:43,181 --> 00:00:46,412 Opium wreaked havoc and Emperor decided to eradicate it, 6 00:00:46,621 --> 00:00:49,818 confiscating the drugs and condemning to those who smoked it 7 00:00:50,021 --> 00:00:53,013 and those who traded with it. Such a decision faced him 8 00:00:53,221 --> 00:00:54,973 to the most powerful empire of the world. 9 00:01:16,061 --> 00:01:19,178 Your Excellency has arrived Governor General Lin. 10 00:01:28,981 --> 00:01:31,290 Zexu... 11 00:01:34,181 --> 00:01:37,491 This ''shuidan'' has been there for 1000 years at the bottom of Dongting Lake. 12 00:01:37,701 --> 00:01:39,657 They say he has the power 13 00:01:39,861 --> 00:01:41,897 to free yourself from opium. 14 00:01:42,061 --> 00:01:43,813 Try it. 15 00:01:44,021 --> 00:01:45,932 I'm ashamed of myself 16 00:01:46,461 --> 00:01:49,339 I have survived as a civil servant for 60 years. 17 00:01:49,581 --> 00:01:52,618 And now that I'm an old man, opium dominates me. 18 00:01:52,941 --> 00:01:57,492 Do you know why he calls you? Your Majesty to the capital? 19 00:01:58,341 --> 00:02:03,051 I guess to entrust me the mission to eradicate opium. 20 00:02:04,101 --> 00:02:08,014 For a long time, opium was unknown in China. 21 00:02:08,221 --> 00:02:10,860 leads people astray and leads her to ruin. 22 00:02:11,421 --> 00:02:13,571 I myself have succumbed to his power, 23 00:02:13,741 --> 00:02:16,414 and let's not talk of the aristocracy. 24 00:02:18,781 --> 00:02:22,569 However, in my humble opinion, 25 00:02:23,021 --> 00:02:25,410 Although opium is dangerous, 26 00:02:25,621 --> 00:02:29,660 ban opium It is even more so. 27 00:02:29,901 --> 00:02:32,973 Your student listens your instructions. 28 00:02:33,541 --> 00:02:35,213 Prohibiting it is very difficult. 29 00:02:35,541 --> 00:02:38,419 customs officials receive bribes 30 00:02:38,621 --> 00:02:40,532 and the merchants are corrupt. 31 00:02:41,221 --> 00:02:43,610 Furthermore, the Emperor is undecided. 32 00:02:44,141 --> 00:02:49,169 Nobody knows if the eradication of opium It would be beneficial, or disastrous. 33 00:02:50,861 --> 00:02:52,453 when you speak with His Majesty, 34 00:02:52,661 --> 00:02:55,414 don't make any decisions precipitated. 35 00:02:55,941 --> 00:02:59,980 I will take good care to follow your advice. 36 00:03:15,101 --> 00:03:17,296 Dad, you killed a seagull. 37 00:03:17,501 --> 00:03:20,015 Yes, it's just a game. 38 00:03:20,581 --> 00:03:22,139 Land! 39 00:03:22,341 --> 00:03:23,410 China! 40 00:03:36,621 --> 00:03:39,055 Dad, really are we going to disembark? 41 00:03:39,301 --> 00:03:42,691 Yeah. Come on, it's better that you go to change. 42 00:03:42,941 --> 00:03:44,056 Thank you! 43 00:03:44,941 --> 00:03:47,774 To the Tsing government He doesn't like young girls. 44 00:03:56,621 --> 00:03:58,691 May God be with you always, my son 45 00:03:59,701 --> 00:04:01,020 Thank you. 46 00:04:02,621 --> 00:04:04,816 I like the story of Jesus. 47 00:04:05,101 --> 00:04:06,329 Unfortunately, 48 00:04:06,541 --> 00:04:10,136 this type of books is prohibited in the Celestial Empire. 49 00:04:10,581 --> 00:04:12,458 I can't take it to ground. 50 00:04:12,661 --> 00:04:15,129 Maybe one day change all that, my son. 51 00:04:23,421 --> 00:04:24,934 Lin Zexu, 52 00:04:26,341 --> 00:04:29,139 you are an important official of the Imperial Government. 53 00:04:29,901 --> 00:04:32,654 Opium floods our country 54 00:04:32,981 --> 00:04:34,972 Do you know how to remedy it? 55 00:04:36,821 --> 00:04:40,416 In my opinion, Your Majesty, If you issue a strict edict, 56 00:04:40,581 --> 00:04:42,731 If the government makes laws and customs abide by them, 57 00:04:42,981 --> 00:04:45,211 we will be able to eradicate opium. 58 00:04:45,581 --> 00:04:48,334 Do you think it is that easy? 59 00:04:48,981 --> 00:04:51,654 Your wisdom brings us peace and tranquility. 60 00:04:52,341 --> 00:04:56,016 Since you are so convinced, 61 00:04:57,181 --> 00:04:59,854 I want you to take charge of this mission 62 00:05:00,061 --> 00:05:02,894 and eradicate opium from Guangdong province. 63 00:05:04,021 --> 00:05:08,412 Your humble servant would not give up until this mission is accomplished. 64 00:05:08,741 --> 00:05:12,859 But I've been sick these last few years. 65 00:05:13,541 --> 00:05:15,338 Although I do not fear death, 66 00:05:15,501 --> 00:05:18,777 I may not be able to bring it to a good end your purpose. 67 00:05:18,941 --> 00:05:20,090 It would be unforgivable. 68 00:05:25,581 --> 00:05:28,618 I understand a little of medicine. 69 00:05:29,061 --> 00:05:32,371 I will examine you. 70 00:05:32,861 --> 00:05:34,260 Give me your hand. 71 00:05:42,461 --> 00:05:43,576 Your pulse... 72 00:05:43,781 --> 00:05:45,055 It's chaotic. 73 00:05:46,301 --> 00:05:48,576 Do you want me to prescribe you 74 00:05:48,701 --> 00:05:50,532 a good remedy? 75 00:05:53,021 --> 00:05:54,420 I don't want to bother you. 76 00:05:55,741 --> 00:05:57,333 Lin Zexu, 77 00:05:58,621 --> 00:06:01,260 Your illness has three causes. 78 00:06:01,621 --> 00:06:02,576 First, 79 00:06:04,181 --> 00:06:08,811 you fear that even if I entrust you this important mission, 80 00:06:09,101 --> 00:06:11,171 don't give you the means to carry it out. 81 00:06:12,181 --> 00:06:16,060 Second, you fear complaints of imperial officials, 82 00:06:16,341 --> 00:06:19,936 who could boycott the project of opium eradication. 83 00:06:20,701 --> 00:06:22,259 And what you fear most is 84 00:06:22,581 --> 00:06:26,415 to change your mind and policy, so you wouldn't know if it awaits you 85 00:06:26,581 --> 00:06:28,014 disaster or fortune. 86 00:06:29,581 --> 00:06:32,334 These are the causes of your illness? 87 00:06:32,741 --> 00:06:36,211 Your Majesty It's very insightful. 88 00:06:36,861 --> 00:06:39,170 That's what you fear your humble servant. 89 00:06:40,181 --> 00:06:43,332 However, I'm not worried my own luck 90 00:06:43,661 --> 00:06:46,892 I'm worried about luck of the Celestial Empire. 91 00:06:47,461 --> 00:06:50,817 It has been 109 years since the Yongzheng Emperor ordered 92 00:06:51,021 --> 00:06:53,296 eradicate opium, in the seventh year of his kingdom. 93 00:06:53,701 --> 00:06:55,896 However, opium continues causing havoc. 94 00:06:56,621 --> 00:06:59,613 If we stay again halfway, 95 00:06:59,861 --> 00:07:03,774 no one in China would dare to try to eradicate it again. 96 00:07:06,261 --> 00:07:09,492 You still don't trust me, right? 97 00:07:10,701 --> 00:07:13,340 Let me show you another remedy. 98 00:07:29,341 --> 00:07:33,573 Lu Zifang is not only your teacher, 99 00:07:34,741 --> 00:07:38,780 He was also my first teacher. 100 00:07:41,421 --> 00:07:45,130 It was he who taught me how to paint 101 00:07:45,421 --> 00:07:47,377 when I was five years old. 102 00:07:48,301 --> 00:07:49,939 When I was six, 103 00:07:50,141 --> 00:07:53,850 He taught me the Four Books and the Five Classics. 104 00:07:54,061 --> 00:07:55,858 However, 105 00:07:56,861 --> 00:08:00,854 opium corrupts now to princes and ministers. 106 00:08:01,581 --> 00:08:04,812 The Celestial Empire has become 107 00:08:05,381 --> 00:08:07,815 in a huge den where opium reigns. 108 00:08:11,621 --> 00:08:14,260 A 1000-year-old ''shuidan'' of antiquity 109 00:08:15,021 --> 00:08:17,216 can only save to a single addict. 110 00:08:17,421 --> 00:08:21,255 But I want to save to the entire Empire. 111 00:08:22,301 --> 00:08:23,336 I order... 112 00:08:23,941 --> 00:08:27,331 Remove Lu Zifang from office, close your house 113 00:08:27,581 --> 00:08:29,060 and that it be imposed 114 00:08:29,341 --> 00:08:30,933 the maximum punishment. 115 00:08:33,421 --> 00:08:35,059 Zexu... 116 00:08:36,101 --> 00:08:38,092 I obey your orders, Majesty. 117 00:08:41,221 --> 00:08:43,496 I will only return to the capital 118 00:08:43,941 --> 00:08:45,977 when you have eradicated opium 119 00:09:00,221 --> 00:09:01,370 Dent. 120 00:09:01,621 --> 00:09:03,657 How are you, Excellency? 121 00:09:03,981 --> 00:09:06,370 Meet Captain White. 122 00:09:07,901 --> 00:09:10,813 -How is it? -Good, Excellency. 123 00:09:11,021 --> 00:09:14,218 -You can inspect the ship. -Good. 124 00:09:24,381 --> 00:09:25,655 The chest 125 00:09:25,941 --> 00:09:29,980 will be sent to your home of His Excellency tonight. 126 00:09:30,861 --> 00:09:31,816 HAN 127 00:09:42,061 --> 00:09:43,699 The Imperial Commissioner 128 00:09:44,861 --> 00:09:49,013 will arrive in Guangzhou soon. 129 00:09:50,181 --> 00:09:54,333 You must comply all rules and laws. 130 00:09:58,261 --> 00:09:59,774 ACCESS TO THE PORT GRANTED 131 00:10:17,861 --> 00:10:20,136 EAST INDIA COMPANY OPIUM 132 00:11:22,741 --> 00:11:23,537 Shanzhi? 133 00:11:26,901 --> 00:11:28,175 Father! 134 00:11:38,861 --> 00:11:40,897 It was my fault... 135 00:11:43,821 --> 00:11:45,891 Father... 136 00:11:49,421 --> 00:11:51,013 My son! 137 00:11:52,181 --> 00:11:54,137 I'm glad you're back. 138 00:11:56,661 --> 00:12:00,449 The people said that the young master had died. 139 00:12:00,581 --> 00:12:01,775 The master did not want believe it 140 00:12:02,981 --> 00:12:05,973 Father, after the shipwreck, 141 00:12:06,141 --> 00:12:09,816 a merchant ship rescued me foreigner, the Tuna. 142 00:12:10,061 --> 00:12:12,416 Work as a sailor to pay for my return. 143 00:12:14,541 --> 00:12:17,055 The Tuna? 144 00:12:17,781 --> 00:12:22,809 It's not that Briton's ship, Dent? 145 00:12:23,621 --> 00:12:26,613 I helped him knead his ill-gotten fortune. 146 00:12:26,821 --> 00:12:31,690 How dare he do to you work as a sailor? 147 00:12:40,221 --> 00:12:42,371 Try the chicken. 148 00:12:45,581 --> 00:12:46,570 Rong'er. 149 00:12:47,581 --> 00:12:49,014 Yeah. 150 00:12:49,661 --> 00:12:52,494 Come on, I'll pay for this round. 151 00:12:52,741 --> 00:12:54,140 Health. 152 00:12:56,901 --> 00:12:58,095 I love. 153 00:13:15,821 --> 00:13:23,375 A sweet song, a sip of wine, 154 00:13:24,341 --> 00:13:31,656 every drop that fills the cup It's a drop of my sadness. 155 00:13:33,861 --> 00:13:39,060 When people get drunk will disperse... 156 00:13:39,261 --> 00:13:42,697 According to my father, Lin Zexu wants to eradicate opium. 157 00:13:43,621 --> 00:13:47,409 His Majesty has already granted you 158 00:13:47,861 --> 00:13:49,055 eight hearings. 159 00:13:49,981 --> 00:13:51,460 Eight hearings? 160 00:13:51,821 --> 00:13:54,699 I will multiply by eight his share of silver. 161 00:13:55,941 --> 00:13:57,897 wants to give eight times more money. 162 00:13:58,141 --> 00:14:01,019 I am afraid that Your Excellency will not accept 163 00:14:45,261 --> 00:14:46,660 My father is getting older. 164 00:14:47,221 --> 00:14:50,099 I will marry you as soon as I die. 165 00:14:51,541 --> 00:14:53,497 Young master, you are lying to me. 166 00:14:59,301 --> 00:15:01,098 CHANG CHUN YU AN GARDEN 167 00:15:02,621 --> 00:15:04,612 A client has arrived! 168 00:15:15,461 --> 00:15:17,372 OPium smokehouse 169 00:15:25,901 --> 00:15:27,300 Over here. 170 00:15:35,941 --> 00:15:38,409 Close the place. Arrest the traffickers. 171 00:15:54,221 --> 00:15:55,574 Fast! 172 00:16:19,901 --> 00:16:20,970 Mister. 173 00:16:25,341 --> 00:16:26,774 No. 174 00:16:31,181 --> 00:16:32,694 Isn't it enough? 175 00:16:38,421 --> 00:16:39,456 It is first class opium. 176 00:16:40,421 --> 00:16:42,412 No. He didn't understand me. 177 00:16:42,621 --> 00:16:47,456 I want you to spend the night with me. 178 00:16:47,701 --> 00:16:51,410 No. I don't go to bed with foreigners. 179 00:16:51,581 --> 00:16:54,539 Because? Why not? 180 00:16:55,341 --> 00:16:57,457 I am also a man. 181 00:16:58,941 --> 00:16:59,817 Open up! 182 00:17:00,021 --> 00:17:02,410 Whoever it is, I will have to wait outside. 183 00:17:12,261 --> 00:17:13,216 Rong'er? 184 00:17:14,861 --> 00:17:17,091 It's the young master and the foreign lady. 185 00:17:17,341 --> 00:17:19,252 we have to hide in your room 186 00:17:29,341 --> 00:17:31,218 There is danger out there. 187 00:17:31,901 --> 00:17:32,617 Bitch! 188 00:17:37,901 --> 00:17:39,175 Get out! 189 00:17:42,301 --> 00:17:43,859 -Dad! -Mary! 190 00:17:44,021 --> 00:17:45,579 What the hell are you doing here? 191 00:17:45,781 --> 00:17:48,534 How can you...? What would mom have said? 192 00:17:48,701 --> 00:17:49,895 I hate you! 193 00:17:50,221 --> 00:17:51,290 High! 194 00:17:54,581 --> 00:17:56,378 -Excellence! -You! 195 00:17:58,501 --> 00:18:00,139 Traitor! Take it! 196 00:18:01,141 --> 00:18:02,096 Lock him up! 197 00:18:54,901 --> 00:18:55,936 Your Excellency Lin. 198 00:18:56,381 --> 00:18:59,896 When the ship passed through Beiguan, His Excellency Lin went ashore. 199 00:19:00,101 --> 00:19:02,296 I order myself to take care of the official seal. 200 00:19:19,661 --> 00:19:21,652 Raise the chair. 201 00:19:34,541 --> 00:19:38,136 I am told that Lin Zexu just passed Nanchang. 202 00:19:38,341 --> 00:19:40,901 This humble servant He hasn't done his job well. 203 00:19:41,101 --> 00:19:43,012 I don't have a hundred eyes. 204 00:19:43,221 --> 00:19:45,815 I think Lin Zexu investigate in the city. 205 00:19:47,021 --> 00:19:49,091 Send an order to Commander Han. 206 00:19:49,301 --> 00:19:52,577 All criminals listed on His Excellency's list 207 00:19:52,781 --> 00:19:55,249 they must be executed. 208 00:19:56,621 --> 00:19:57,258 Come on! 209 00:20:45,061 --> 00:20:48,610 They try to intimidate us executing his own people. 210 00:20:49,301 --> 00:20:50,654 Yes, I think so. 211 00:20:51,221 --> 00:20:53,052 An old Chinese proverb says: 212 00:20:53,301 --> 00:20:55,690 ''Kill the chicken to terrify the monkey.'' 213 00:20:56,941 --> 00:20:59,614 Those convicts are the poor chickens. 214 00:21:00,181 --> 00:21:02,456 And we, the annoying ones foreign monkeys. 215 00:21:08,861 --> 00:21:09,850 Forward! 216 00:21:16,701 --> 00:21:20,740 Peace on earth! 217 00:21:21,181 --> 00:21:24,810 Peace on earth! 218 00:21:24,981 --> 00:21:26,494 This is too much. 219 00:21:27,581 --> 00:21:31,335 They do it in front of our national flags. 220 00:21:33,861 --> 00:21:36,295 I don't want to die! I don't want to die! 221 00:21:38,701 --> 00:21:40,134 Relief! 222 00:21:41,701 --> 00:21:43,214 Mr. Dent, help me! 223 00:21:43,381 --> 00:21:44,814 How dare you! Be quiet! 224 00:21:57,021 --> 00:21:58,056 He's my friend! 225 00:21:58,261 --> 00:21:59,853 Let him go! 226 00:22:00,101 --> 00:22:00,772 What did he say? 227 00:22:01,301 --> 00:22:04,737 He says he knows His Excellency. I beg you to spare my life. 228 00:22:04,981 --> 00:22:06,494 Foolishness. 229 00:22:06,941 --> 00:22:09,330 This wild young woman He can't know me. 230 00:22:09,661 --> 00:22:12,459 He says he saw His Excellency aboard the Tuna. 231 00:22:12,661 --> 00:22:13,855 If you kill me, 232 00:22:14,541 --> 00:22:16,497 I will tell you everything to Commissioner Lin. 233 00:22:16,701 --> 00:22:19,420 Forgive my life, Excellence. 234 00:22:21,301 --> 00:22:22,177 Mary! 235 00:22:24,781 --> 00:22:26,055 Mary! 236 00:22:29,541 --> 00:22:31,930 My daughter. 237 00:22:32,141 --> 00:22:32,618 Come here. 238 00:22:32,861 --> 00:22:33,976 Dad. 239 00:22:40,101 --> 00:22:41,659 We postpone the execution. 240 00:22:44,301 --> 00:22:47,691 Your Excellency, the prisoner is He Shanzhi, He Jingrong's son. 241 00:22:47,861 --> 00:22:49,613 It is under narrow surveillance. 242 00:22:49,781 --> 00:22:52,056 So it's young He Shanzhi. 243 00:22:52,381 --> 00:22:54,497 -Bring it to me tomorrow. -Yes, Excellency. 244 00:22:55,301 --> 00:22:57,735 Aid to foreigners in the opium business. 245 00:22:57,941 --> 00:23:01,570 It is a serious crime against the Celestial Empire. 246 00:23:01,741 --> 00:23:05,700 They accuse me without reason. 247 00:23:06,221 --> 00:23:09,372 I went abroad to trade with tea, porcelain and fabrics. 248 00:23:09,581 --> 00:23:11,776 I have never dealt in opium. 249 00:23:11,981 --> 00:23:14,131 And I came back yesterday. 250 00:23:14,341 --> 00:23:17,617 I don't know what business they're involved in. my father and his Yihe Company. 251 00:23:17,781 --> 00:23:19,658 I hope that Your Excellency I investigated it. 252 00:23:22,101 --> 00:23:24,899 They say you talk the language of foreigners. 253 00:23:26,221 --> 00:23:27,893 Can you also read it? 254 00:23:42,461 --> 00:23:44,577 ''The Imperial Commissioner Lin Zexu 255 00:23:45,021 --> 00:23:47,819 comes from a poor family from Fujian. 256 00:23:48,181 --> 00:23:50,137 At 20 years old it was made regional official, 257 00:23:50,341 --> 00:23:52,297 and at 27, imperial official. 258 00:23:52,421 --> 00:23:55,060 So far, his career It has been exceptional. 259 00:23:55,221 --> 00:23:59,658 His positions include Supervisor of Salt, of Maritime Transport 260 00:23:59,821 --> 00:24:01,539 and traffic in the Yellow River. 261 00:24:02,181 --> 00:24:05,173 Enjoy the trust of the Emperor. 262 00:24:05,381 --> 00:24:09,090 He is strong and determined, as well as insightful and impenetrable.'' 263 00:24:09,341 --> 00:24:10,569 That's enough. 264 00:24:10,741 --> 00:24:14,097 They are always so good informed foreigners? 265 00:24:14,701 --> 00:24:18,171 Yeah. They believe that whoever gets better information 266 00:24:18,341 --> 00:24:19,854 is the one who wins 267 00:24:20,181 --> 00:24:22,092 more money 268 00:24:23,421 --> 00:24:26,652 ''Know your enemy as you know yourself yourself and you will win a hundred battles. 269 00:24:27,621 --> 00:24:30,693 let me make you one last question. 270 00:24:31,021 --> 00:24:33,410 Since you know how they make money the foreigners, 271 00:24:33,661 --> 00:24:36,812 do you know how they make boats and canons? 272 00:24:39,661 --> 00:24:41,299 Yes, I know something about it. 273 00:24:43,301 --> 00:24:47,089 Browsing, I have discovered how big the world is. 274 00:24:47,941 --> 00:24:51,013 I will use your knowledge to compensate for our deficiencies. 275 00:24:51,621 --> 00:24:53,293 and you can start a new life. 276 00:24:53,501 --> 00:24:54,331 Thank you! 277 00:24:54,661 --> 00:24:56,014 Since you are young, 278 00:24:56,221 --> 00:24:57,939 I allow you to correct your mistake. 279 00:24:58,141 --> 00:25:00,735 You will be my interpreter in foreign affairs. 280 00:25:00,941 --> 00:25:04,775 Investigate how the government solves English the opium problem. 281 00:25:04,941 --> 00:25:06,579 I'll do what I can, Excellence. 282 00:25:08,701 --> 00:25:11,499 I forgive you, but your father's crimes 283 00:25:11,741 --> 00:25:12,810 they can't be forgiven 284 00:25:16,381 --> 00:25:19,817 Where does all this opium come from? 285 00:25:20,101 --> 00:25:23,491 I ask your forgiveness, Your Excellency. 286 00:25:26,101 --> 00:25:28,376 According to research, you endorsed 287 00:25:29,021 --> 00:25:32,457 all foreign ships that went through customs. 288 00:25:32,621 --> 00:25:36,899 You declared that you did not carry opium and that they could enter. 289 00:25:37,821 --> 00:25:39,857 Now there is opium throughout the country. 290 00:25:41,501 --> 00:25:45,335 Entire families decimated or ruined. 291 00:25:45,501 --> 00:25:48,061 The silver of the great Tsing Dynasty has almost disappeared. 292 00:25:49,901 --> 00:25:54,258 Everyone knows who you are the wealthiest in the country. 293 00:25:54,941 --> 00:25:57,774 But you come with shabby clothes to try to fool me. 294 00:26:03,821 --> 00:26:05,174 He Jingrong! 295 00:26:07,021 --> 00:26:10,491 I am willing to deliver my fortune for the good of the country. 296 00:26:12,901 --> 00:26:16,974 I don't just want your fortune, but also your life. 297 00:26:18,981 --> 00:26:20,380 What members of the government 298 00:26:20,581 --> 00:26:22,299 They are in collusion with you? 299 00:26:23,221 --> 00:26:24,336 Confess. 300 00:26:25,261 --> 00:26:29,618 I am guilty, but I cannot Blame the government for nothing. 301 00:26:29,821 --> 00:26:34,736 The officials always They have asked me to abide by the law. 302 00:26:34,941 --> 00:26:39,457 I didn't pay attention to them properly to my greed and my avarice. 303 00:26:46,261 --> 00:26:49,810 Write a manifesto for foreign merchants, 304 00:26:50,061 --> 00:26:51,892 including Dent and his people, 305 00:26:52,861 --> 00:26:56,410 saying that the Emperor He has always been benevolent. 306 00:26:56,621 --> 00:26:59,294 Therefore, they are allowed to negotiate with us. 307 00:27:00,421 --> 00:27:04,016 They, in return, they must obey the law 308 00:27:04,381 --> 00:27:06,975 and should not harm to others to get rich. 309 00:27:10,941 --> 00:27:13,250 My days are numbered. 310 00:27:13,661 --> 00:27:15,970 They are too 311 00:27:16,301 --> 00:27:18,053 your golden days. 312 00:27:22,141 --> 00:27:25,417 My father says: ''My days are numbered, 313 00:27:26,421 --> 00:27:28,093 just like your days golden.'' 314 00:27:28,301 --> 00:27:29,495 Hand over my opium? 315 00:27:29,661 --> 00:27:31,253 Not even in dreams! 316 00:27:31,861 --> 00:27:32,691 Gentlemen, 317 00:27:33,781 --> 00:27:35,260 gentlemen. 318 00:27:36,541 --> 00:27:38,133 It's time to vote. 319 00:27:39,221 --> 00:27:42,258 Money is like the wind, comes and goes. 320 00:27:42,741 --> 00:27:45,130 I don't object to deliver my opium. 321 00:27:47,021 --> 00:27:48,659 You don't have opium. 322 00:27:48,901 --> 00:27:51,017 but you have a very big mouth. 323 00:27:51,421 --> 00:27:54,731 I am a sailor. The money It represents a lot to me. 324 00:27:54,941 --> 00:27:59,253 But not as much as fair play. They treat us unfairly. 325 00:27:59,501 --> 00:28:03,699 If we back out, They will treat us like slaves. 326 00:28:13,621 --> 00:28:16,897 I don't like blood. Let's accept their conditions. 327 00:28:17,101 --> 00:28:20,377 Maybe we can teach them to negotiate in a civilized manner. 328 00:28:22,301 --> 00:28:23,529 Denton. 329 00:28:24,701 --> 00:28:26,419 He Jingrong is your agent 330 00:28:26,581 --> 00:28:29,254 and thanks to him you have become rich. 331 00:28:30,621 --> 00:28:31,974 Return the favor. 332 00:28:36,781 --> 00:28:40,569 We all know that He Jingrong He is innocent. 333 00:28:41,981 --> 00:28:45,053 They are using him to scare us. 334 00:28:46,381 --> 00:28:49,453 Neither he nor opium are guilty you're welcome. 335 00:28:52,421 --> 00:28:55,697 We know what awaits us a war 336 00:28:58,981 --> 00:29:00,619 In war, gentlemen, 337 00:29:01,941 --> 00:29:05,934 you have to sacrifice personal feelings 338 00:29:06,581 --> 00:29:08,173 for the good of the country. 339 00:29:20,941 --> 00:29:21,851 Yeah! 340 00:29:38,141 --> 00:29:40,609 I'm very sorry, Mr. He. 341 00:29:41,221 --> 00:29:43,940 The Empire has its laws 342 00:29:45,021 --> 00:29:47,933 and we, our principles. 343 00:29:50,501 --> 00:29:54,540 How can they write so badly? Chinese characters? 344 00:29:55,021 --> 00:29:56,010 They have written wrong 345 00:29:56,261 --> 00:29:57,694 ''Lin Zexu''. 346 00:29:58,461 --> 00:30:02,215 In my opinion, this is not a petition to the government. 347 00:30:03,941 --> 00:30:07,058 It is a declaration of war. That's what it is. 348 00:30:07,621 --> 00:30:09,816 Foreigners are me groping 349 00:30:10,381 --> 00:30:14,738 I will show the world that the Empire wants to eradicate opium. 350 00:30:15,661 --> 00:30:19,700 Surround all areas with troops foreign chambers of commerce. 351 00:30:29,101 --> 00:30:29,817 Back! 352 00:30:51,021 --> 00:30:52,579 Take off your wig. 353 00:30:55,021 --> 00:30:56,659 Put on your western hat. 354 00:31:02,501 --> 00:31:07,450 What do you think of ours? interpret He in western clothes? 355 00:31:07,661 --> 00:31:10,334 It's grotesque. 356 00:31:11,941 --> 00:31:15,490 Come. Let's see how he eats in the manner of foreigners. 357 00:31:30,981 --> 00:31:32,255 What do you think? 358 00:31:32,861 --> 00:31:35,534 Very complicated. You have to use both hands. 359 00:31:38,421 --> 00:31:42,653 With foreign cutlery, 360 00:31:43,301 --> 00:31:46,418 you have to use both hands. 361 00:31:46,661 --> 00:31:50,131 Our chopsticks require only one hand, 362 00:31:50,381 --> 00:31:51,894 They are easier to drive 363 00:31:52,221 --> 00:31:54,416 and more useful. 364 00:31:54,781 --> 00:31:56,134 Excellence. 365 00:32:04,421 --> 00:32:06,889 A priest came out of a of the chambers of commerce 366 00:32:07,061 --> 00:32:10,337 with a white flag. The soldiers let him pass. 367 00:32:10,581 --> 00:32:13,379 -Where is he now? -He's waiting. 368 00:32:14,781 --> 00:32:16,100 Excellence, 369 00:32:16,381 --> 00:32:19,339 I do not represent the chambers, I come of my own free will 370 00:32:19,501 --> 00:32:22,061 to ask you for an audience. 371 00:32:23,101 --> 00:32:24,739 I am willing to receive you here, 372 00:32:24,941 --> 00:32:26,897 well come individually 373 00:32:27,101 --> 00:32:29,331 or with all your people. 374 00:32:29,541 --> 00:32:32,578 I support the eradication of opium What your Excellency intends. 375 00:32:33,941 --> 00:32:38,298 But taking away the water and food you put their lives in danger. 376 00:32:39,261 --> 00:32:41,058 That's inhumane. 377 00:32:43,581 --> 00:32:46,015 It is inhumane to leave them without water and without food. 378 00:32:46,181 --> 00:32:47,296 In the name of God, 379 00:32:47,541 --> 00:32:49,736 I ask you to rise the blockade. 380 00:32:49,941 --> 00:32:52,296 You've only been there for three days lock 381 00:32:52,501 --> 00:32:53,980 and it seems unfair to you. 382 00:32:54,541 --> 00:32:58,693 You have been poisoning for a year to the Chinese. Millions of homes 383 00:32:58,861 --> 00:33:01,056 have been destroyed, many people have died. 384 00:33:01,301 --> 00:33:02,939 Who felt sorry for them? 385 00:33:03,661 --> 00:33:07,779 Where were your God? and the compassion of your merchants? 386 00:33:08,781 --> 00:33:11,215 If Your Excellency refuses to lift the blockade, 387 00:33:11,701 --> 00:33:13,976 I fear that they will undertake 388 00:33:15,261 --> 00:33:16,899 a hunger strike. 389 00:33:24,301 --> 00:33:27,452 When you start fasting, I'm going to keep them company. 390 00:33:27,701 --> 00:33:30,693 If they die of hunger, I will go to purgatory to congratulate 391 00:33:30,901 --> 00:33:32,175 to the King of Hell. 392 00:33:36,981 --> 00:33:38,016 Please. 393 00:33:46,221 --> 00:33:49,975 If some foreigners they die of hunger, 394 00:33:50,661 --> 00:33:52,572 It could cause us problems. 395 00:33:55,621 --> 00:33:59,216 I'm not afraid of foreigners. I fear... 396 00:33:59,421 --> 00:34:01,696 You fear that the Emperor fears them. 397 00:34:04,981 --> 00:34:08,496 I fear that if we don't finish with internal dissensions, 398 00:34:09,461 --> 00:34:12,658 reintroduce opium in the country. 399 00:34:21,981 --> 00:34:26,213 I am lost. Take care of yourself. The important thing is to survive. 400 00:34:27,501 --> 00:34:31,494 Lin Zexu is insightful and ruthless. 401 00:34:31,701 --> 00:34:34,454 You must be very careful 402 00:34:34,661 --> 00:34:36,094 by working for him. 403 00:34:37,221 --> 00:34:38,415 I want to offer to Your Excellency 404 00:34:38,541 --> 00:34:40,736 our goods to redeem your mistakes. 405 00:34:40,941 --> 00:34:43,136 Money won't buy my life, 406 00:34:43,381 --> 00:34:45,975 with Lin Zexu that is useless. 407 00:34:47,181 --> 00:34:50,218 Rengui has our books accounting. 408 00:34:50,661 --> 00:34:55,655 Show them to His Excellency if necessary. 409 00:34:55,901 --> 00:34:57,937 Maybe that will help me. 410 00:35:00,141 --> 00:35:02,530 -Master! -Father! 411 00:35:14,341 --> 00:35:15,410 What is this? 412 00:35:15,861 --> 00:35:17,692 My father confesses his crimes and accepts the punishment. 413 00:35:17,901 --> 00:35:20,654 Here they appear bribes given 414 00:35:20,821 --> 00:35:24,609 in the last nineteen years. 3.576 million taels of silver. 415 00:35:24,861 --> 00:35:26,738 We have never taught him this to no one. 416 00:35:26,941 --> 00:35:28,818 These are difficult things to reveal. 417 00:35:29,021 --> 00:35:30,932 Investigate it thoroughly, Excellence. 418 00:35:38,021 --> 00:35:42,253 Your father deserves death 419 00:35:42,901 --> 00:35:45,131 even if it's just for this secret account. 420 00:35:46,861 --> 00:35:48,260 Excellence! 421 00:35:49,741 --> 00:35:52,653 Yihe Company has been bribing to government officials 422 00:35:52,861 --> 00:35:54,658 and collaborating with foreigners. 423 00:35:56,461 --> 00:35:58,656 You want to blackmail us with your secret books. 424 00:35:59,301 --> 00:36:02,976 How many officials is there on your list? 425 00:36:04,541 --> 00:36:07,851 Han Zhaoqing accepted hundreds of thousands of taels. It is logical that it appears. 426 00:36:08,901 --> 00:36:13,213 There are even those who only They accepted a few hundred taels. 427 00:36:13,381 --> 00:36:15,178 Can I know what you want? 428 00:36:17,181 --> 00:36:21,493 Let him execute all Guangzhou officials? 429 00:36:24,701 --> 00:36:26,134 An internal conflict, 430 00:36:26,301 --> 00:36:27,780 facing an enemy so powerful? 431 00:36:28,941 --> 00:36:29,896 Go away! 432 00:37:04,581 --> 00:37:07,334 According to the law of the great Tsing Dynasty, 433 00:37:07,861 --> 00:37:10,534 any official caught smoking opium 434 00:37:10,741 --> 00:37:14,211 will be dismissed and subsequently punished. 435 00:37:15,541 --> 00:37:19,773 Gentlemen, I suppose you already know all this. 436 00:37:20,261 --> 00:37:21,137 I wonder 437 00:37:21,301 --> 00:37:23,337 if any of you has broken the law. 438 00:37:23,741 --> 00:37:24,457 No! 439 00:37:24,701 --> 00:37:26,293 -No! -No! 440 00:37:26,981 --> 00:37:28,050 Great. 441 00:37:29,701 --> 00:37:34,058 We will meditate and examine our consciences 442 00:37:34,341 --> 00:37:36,616 during a period of six hours. 443 00:37:38,301 --> 00:37:41,452 Yes after those six hours They have nothing to confess, 444 00:37:41,621 --> 00:37:43,737 They will be able to return to their homes. 445 00:37:44,741 --> 00:37:48,097 But if they don't overcome it, 446 00:37:48,941 --> 00:37:53,378 leave your official hat behind and wait for the corresponding punishment. 447 00:40:00,621 --> 00:40:02,134 I want to see how long you will last. 448 00:40:17,821 --> 00:40:20,210 For every ten thousand boxes of opium what you introduce, 449 00:40:20,461 --> 00:40:22,770 two hundred searches 450 00:40:23,541 --> 00:40:25,372 as ''smuggled opium''. 451 00:40:26,821 --> 00:40:30,496 And then you communicate your ''achievement'' to the Government. 452 00:40:30,701 --> 00:40:33,579 You are more despicable than the traffickers themselves. 453 00:40:34,821 --> 00:40:37,381 Rogues like you ruin China's reputation 454 00:40:37,541 --> 00:40:40,009 and the interests of the Celestial Empire. 455 00:40:41,181 --> 00:40:43,012 All of you today we are here 456 00:40:43,221 --> 00:40:45,576 we are officials of the Imperial Court. 457 00:40:45,781 --> 00:40:48,215 We should be models of righteousness. 458 00:40:48,501 --> 00:40:52,540 Is there any among you that can declare 459 00:40:53,941 --> 00:40:57,900 that he has never accepted a single tael of bribe? 460 00:40:58,341 --> 00:41:00,491 If indeed there is, to stand up 461 00:41:00,821 --> 00:41:03,619 and I will bow three times before him. 462 00:41:24,901 --> 00:41:28,416 Arrest him. Keep a good eye on him. No He must commit suicide, nor be murdered. 463 00:41:43,341 --> 00:41:46,094 Your Excellency, I... I... 464 00:41:51,141 --> 00:41:53,974 This is a secret account that the Yihe Company presented 465 00:41:55,381 --> 00:41:58,293 to incriminate Guangzhou officials. 466 00:41:59,461 --> 00:42:02,612 It's ridiculous that Hi Jingrong have tried to use it 467 00:42:02,781 --> 00:42:04,658 to save himself. 468 00:42:16,701 --> 00:42:20,535 If we want to eradicate opium, We have a long road ahead of us. 469 00:42:21,621 --> 00:42:24,340 From now on, we will only avoid disaster 470 00:42:24,501 --> 00:42:26,856 yes all three we stay united 471 00:42:27,061 --> 00:42:30,610 and we try to remedy together the evils of China. 472 00:43:14,381 --> 00:43:16,656 On March 24, 1839 I arrive in Guangzhou 473 00:43:16,861 --> 00:43:18,817 the superintendent foreign trade. 474 00:43:19,381 --> 00:43:22,418 Gentlemen, it's nice to see that the flag continues to fly. 475 00:43:22,981 --> 00:43:25,211 I'm here by the grace of God. 476 00:43:25,861 --> 00:43:28,534 And by the grace of God, It is my intention to stay. 477 00:43:29,301 --> 00:43:33,055 Faced with this unexpected violation by the Chinese 478 00:43:33,541 --> 00:43:37,011 of our freedoms, from our sources of income 479 00:43:38,181 --> 00:43:40,456 and of the dignity of the Queen, 480 00:43:41,541 --> 00:43:44,294 I assume all responsibility 481 00:43:44,461 --> 00:43:46,850 about property and welfare 482 00:43:47,061 --> 00:43:49,973 of the British community in China. 483 00:43:52,981 --> 00:43:54,972 I want my cargo, and now! 484 00:43:55,421 --> 00:43:58,254 This is like closing the door when the horse has already fled. 485 00:43:58,501 --> 00:44:02,494 We want our boats. Speeches are not enough for us. 486 00:44:02,701 --> 00:44:04,692 We want our shipments. 487 00:44:04,941 --> 00:44:07,375 We have already been here too long. 488 00:44:07,901 --> 00:44:09,573 -I want my boat! -Kill them! 489 00:44:09,821 --> 00:44:11,777 Enough time We have already been here. 490 00:44:11,981 --> 00:44:14,859 I will not give up my opium. Not a single ounce. 491 00:44:17,861 --> 00:44:18,816 Gentlemen. 492 00:44:21,541 --> 00:44:23,691 Let's not lose our heads. 493 00:44:25,061 --> 00:44:26,574 Trade is going from strength to strength. 494 00:44:27,141 --> 00:44:30,178 Let's not kill the chicken of the golden eggs. 495 00:44:32,381 --> 00:44:33,370 Do you support me? 496 00:44:33,821 --> 00:44:35,573 We have no choice. 497 00:44:36,501 --> 00:44:38,059 What is your plan? 498 00:44:38,621 --> 00:44:42,899 I will make sure they can leave Guangzhou during the next 10 days. 499 00:44:45,381 --> 00:44:47,656 During the next ten days, as I said, 500 00:44:47,941 --> 00:44:49,977 after having delivered 501 00:44:50,421 --> 00:44:53,333 all their opium shipments, 502 00:44:54,821 --> 00:44:57,051 to the last ounce. 503 00:45:01,941 --> 00:45:03,454 I prefer to stay. 504 00:45:05,421 --> 00:45:07,855 He's sick in the head, Captain Elliot. 505 00:45:08,181 --> 00:45:09,580 That's crazy. 506 00:45:10,861 --> 00:45:14,012 They are greedy scoundrels, each and every one of you. 507 00:45:14,381 --> 00:45:16,656 I have not come to help you to get rich, 508 00:45:16,901 --> 00:45:20,940 but to protect trade of Great Britain with China. 509 00:45:21,781 --> 00:45:23,373 This is what I propose. 510 00:45:23,821 --> 00:45:25,254 I offer you all 511 00:45:25,781 --> 00:45:30,093 a full compensation guarantee that covers all the losses. 512 00:45:33,021 --> 00:45:33,931 How much are you going to pay? 513 00:45:34,141 --> 00:45:38,373 And what authority does he have? to offer such guarantees? 514 00:45:38,581 --> 00:45:40,890 The Government knows what it will cost 515 00:45:41,101 --> 00:45:44,491 above 6 million of pounds? 516 00:45:44,941 --> 00:45:47,660 What will the Prime Minister say? about it? 517 00:45:47,821 --> 00:45:50,096 we will have to wait to know it. 518 00:45:50,501 --> 00:45:52,332 In any case, We don't have a choice. 519 00:45:52,661 --> 00:45:53,457 Because? 520 00:45:53,661 --> 00:45:56,221 We are experiencing a blockade, no? 521 00:45:57,821 --> 00:45:59,049 They want to stay here 522 00:45:59,261 --> 00:46:00,455 until they rot? 523 00:46:01,421 --> 00:46:01,739 No. 524 00:46:02,141 --> 00:46:05,690 He calls me a criminal. They will hang him in England 525 00:46:05,941 --> 00:46:07,169 for this. 526 00:46:07,341 --> 00:46:08,774 Don't worry about me. 527 00:46:09,101 --> 00:46:11,899 The Chinese have them with the rope around his neck. 528 00:46:12,621 --> 00:46:15,215 Well, everyone will want your guarantee. 529 00:46:15,621 --> 00:46:18,135 I will be signing them in my office. 530 00:46:21,861 --> 00:46:24,580 Overwhelmed by power Your Majesty's heavenly, 531 00:46:24,821 --> 00:46:27,893 the foreigners They have fallen apart. 532 00:46:28,661 --> 00:46:30,140 They are totally submitted 533 00:46:30,501 --> 00:46:34,176 and they have delivered all the opium that they had in their possession, 534 00:46:35,101 --> 00:46:37,137 a total of 22,283 boxes. 535 00:46:37,341 --> 00:46:41,812 The plague that plagued China since 100 years ago it was eradicated. 536 00:46:41,981 --> 00:46:45,690 All foreigners admire now the Celestial Empire. 537 00:47:10,301 --> 00:47:12,496 I, Aixinjueluo Minning, 538 00:47:12,661 --> 00:47:17,610 I humbly communicate to my ancestors who, with their help, 539 00:47:18,181 --> 00:47:21,457 opium, which for 100 years has devastated the country, 540 00:47:21,701 --> 00:47:23,931 has been eradicated in the fourth month 541 00:47:24,141 --> 00:47:28,771 of the Nineteenth Year of the Kingdom from Daoguang. 542 00:47:30,021 --> 00:47:33,775 The glorious days of the great Tsing Dynasty will return, 543 00:47:35,141 --> 00:47:37,416 and the inherited country of our ancestors 544 00:47:38,421 --> 00:47:41,254 it will be forever that of our descendants. 545 00:47:43,141 --> 00:47:47,214 Imperial Edict to Lin Zexu: Gather all the confiscated opium 546 00:47:47,661 --> 00:47:50,937 and publicly destroy it, 547 00:47:51,141 --> 00:47:54,258 so that both the Chinese how foreigners see it 548 00:47:54,501 --> 00:47:55,616 with your own eyes 549 00:47:56,381 --> 00:47:59,578 and submit to the Celestial Empire. 550 00:48:54,621 --> 00:48:57,738 In accordance with the Edict Imperial, destroy the opium. 551 00:48:57,941 --> 00:49:01,820 In accordance with the Edict Imperial, destroy the opium. 552 00:49:02,661 --> 00:49:06,051 In accordance with the Edict Imperial, destroy the opium. 553 00:49:44,661 --> 00:49:47,937 Excellence, the time has come. 554 00:51:06,021 --> 00:51:10,651 From June 3 to 23 from 1839, 555 00:51:10,861 --> 00:51:16,697 Lin Zexu destroyed Humen a total of 2,376,254 pounds of opium. 556 00:51:33,621 --> 00:51:37,091 ''To the Queen of England, of the Imperial Commissioner, 557 00:51:37,301 --> 00:51:38,939 Lin Zexu...'' 558 00:51:39,141 --> 00:51:41,575 You'll be satisfied, Elliot. 559 00:51:41,821 --> 00:51:45,257 He has sold us. They treat us as if we were trash. 560 00:51:46,101 --> 00:51:47,056 Come on, load everything. 561 00:51:56,621 --> 00:52:00,091 ''...it is beneficial for the whole world. 562 00:52:00,301 --> 00:52:04,010 What I'm eradicating It's opium 563 00:52:04,261 --> 00:52:08,857 not trade. Thank him to heavenly benevolence 564 00:52:09,501 --> 00:52:10,729 and obey the law.'' 565 00:52:10,901 --> 00:52:12,573 Damn it, Elliot! 566 00:52:13,021 --> 00:52:16,377 -Go to hell! -Denton, wait! 567 00:52:16,741 --> 00:52:18,732 Don't be so foolish and stubborn. 568 00:52:21,621 --> 00:52:23,213 He has betrayed us, 569 00:52:23,501 --> 00:52:25,617 both to us like his country. 570 00:52:28,101 --> 00:52:29,250 Listen to me, Dent. 571 00:52:30,621 --> 00:52:33,260 Do you want me to bring you this letter? to Lord Palmerston. 572 00:52:34,621 --> 00:52:36,418 Now am I your messenger? 573 00:52:36,621 --> 00:52:37,576 In person. 574 00:52:39,181 --> 00:52:40,216 Please. 575 00:52:42,261 --> 00:52:46,732 Tell him they have burned 8 million of pounds in Government merchandise. 576 00:52:48,021 --> 00:52:49,818 Government goods? 577 00:52:50,181 --> 00:52:51,455 The opium was ours. 578 00:52:51,621 --> 00:52:53,976 You all have copies of my guarantees. 579 00:52:54,901 --> 00:52:57,574 The opium they burned It is now, officially, 580 00:52:57,781 --> 00:52:59,499 government property of His Majesty. 581 00:52:59,701 --> 00:53:02,169 Your warranty remains valid? 582 00:53:03,461 --> 00:53:04,337 Of course. 583 00:53:04,781 --> 00:53:06,897 But damn, knows perfectly 584 00:53:07,101 --> 00:53:09,979 that the Government does not want to lose eight million pounds. 585 00:53:10,181 --> 00:53:11,580 No, maybe not. 586 00:53:11,781 --> 00:53:15,410 But if you can make sure that others do it. 587 00:53:16,061 --> 00:53:16,891 Others? 588 00:53:17,781 --> 00:53:18,896 The Chinese? 589 00:53:19,661 --> 00:53:20,980 Precisely. 590 00:53:22,821 --> 00:53:24,618 are you a demon very clever. 591 00:53:26,221 --> 00:53:29,179 send me home to foment a war. 592 00:53:31,341 --> 00:53:32,820 I leave immediately. 593 00:53:43,141 --> 00:53:43,732 What's that? 594 00:53:44,181 --> 00:53:48,652 The Imperial Commissioner wants Deliver this letter to the Queen. 595 00:53:51,341 --> 00:53:53,775 Tell Lin that you will never 596 00:53:53,981 --> 00:53:55,209 we will withdraw. 597 00:53:55,821 --> 00:53:58,415 We will wait at sea. There is the power of England. 598 00:54:01,341 --> 00:54:02,456 At sea. 599 00:54:05,741 --> 00:54:09,256 Tell Lin we'll be back to Guangzhou! 600 00:54:12,901 --> 00:54:15,017 LONDON 601 00:54:25,941 --> 00:54:27,340 Mr. Dent 602 00:54:27,541 --> 00:54:29,213 has brought us news 603 00:54:29,421 --> 00:54:32,572 of the deterioration of the situation in Guangzhou. 604 00:54:32,849 --> 00:54:36,205 The lives and property of citizens British are threatened. 605 00:54:36,769 --> 00:54:40,205 The chambers of commerce they have joined 606 00:54:42,009 --> 00:54:44,000 to exert pressure 607 00:54:44,449 --> 00:54:48,044 on the Government, blaming it of military interference. 608 00:54:48,249 --> 00:54:50,524 To the merchants They are only interested in money. 609 00:54:50,929 --> 00:54:54,808 But the serious thing is that the Chinese They are treating us unfairly. 610 00:54:55,009 --> 00:54:59,321 We will not let them insult the dignity and honor of the Queen. 611 00:55:00,249 --> 00:55:01,887 Avoid talking about the problem of opium. 612 00:55:02,249 --> 00:55:03,682 The government is not involved 613 00:55:03,889 --> 00:55:05,368 in the opium trade. 614 00:55:05,609 --> 00:55:08,681 That's free trade carried carried out by private companies. 615 00:55:08,929 --> 00:55:09,520 Gentlemen, 616 00:55:11,609 --> 00:55:14,043 I am proud to inform you 617 00:55:14,449 --> 00:55:17,885 that some farsighted people they take time 618 00:55:18,089 --> 00:55:20,444 preparing maps of China. 619 00:55:20,729 --> 00:55:22,720 Since McCourtney I traveled there. 620 00:55:24,289 --> 00:55:26,166 Here, on the table, 621 00:55:26,729 --> 00:55:29,562 We have a map that shows rivers, 622 00:55:30,289 --> 00:55:31,642 ports and fortifications. 623 00:55:34,249 --> 00:55:37,047 A much more accurate map than those they have 624 00:55:37,249 --> 00:55:39,080 in his Imperial Palace. 625 00:55:39,889 --> 00:55:44,087 Regarding the forces chinese naval, 626 00:55:46,089 --> 00:55:49,365 if they have them, They are a simple fishing fleet. 627 00:55:49,689 --> 00:55:54,001 Someone said that an English ship can sink ten Chinese ships. 628 00:55:54,689 --> 00:55:56,202 And do you think that is so? 629 00:55:56,489 --> 00:55:58,445 No, I don't think so. 630 00:55:58,609 --> 00:55:59,962 I think an English ship 631 00:56:00,209 --> 00:56:04,088 can destroy all Chinese naval forces. 632 00:56:30,609 --> 00:56:32,964 Well, what have you brought me? 633 00:56:33,129 --> 00:56:35,484 Budgets, deficits, wars in India...? 634 00:56:35,689 --> 00:56:39,238 Your Majesty, I want you to inaugurate a new railway line. 635 00:56:39,409 --> 00:56:42,162 Magnificent. I will do that. 636 00:56:42,609 --> 00:56:45,567 By the way, Palmerston wants communicate something important. 637 00:56:45,769 --> 00:56:48,283 In China, Your Majesty, 638 00:56:48,489 --> 00:56:51,322 Lin Zexu has destroyed eight million of pounds in merchandise 639 00:56:51,449 --> 00:56:54,680 and is driving out the residents Guangzhou British. 640 00:56:55,809 --> 00:56:58,482 Well, what will we do? about it? 641 00:56:59,009 --> 00:57:01,682 We await your instructions. 642 00:57:01,929 --> 00:57:05,205 But apparently they are already mobilizing a war fleet. 643 00:58:06,609 --> 00:58:09,681 This is the sample of a new seal. 644 00:58:11,609 --> 00:58:13,042 What do you think? 645 00:58:14,649 --> 00:58:16,924 She's prettier, right? 646 00:58:17,129 --> 00:58:18,528 Majesty, in the world 647 00:58:18,769 --> 00:58:19,645 there are many 648 00:58:19,809 --> 00:58:21,242 beautiful women... 649 00:58:21,889 --> 00:58:23,880 but there is only one queen of England. 650 00:58:24,089 --> 00:58:26,239 Thank you for your sincerity, Melbourne. 651 00:58:27,089 --> 00:58:30,843 The stamp will be distributed throughout the British Empire. 652 00:58:31,729 --> 00:58:32,718 Dear, 653 00:58:33,329 --> 00:58:36,765 where the sun shines, This is your portrait. 654 00:58:37,329 --> 00:58:38,682 In China too? 655 00:58:39,009 --> 00:58:42,445 Your Majesty, the cabinet awaits that you support 656 00:58:42,649 --> 00:58:44,799 the motion to send the army to China 657 00:58:45,049 --> 00:58:48,166 and for Parliament to approve military assignments. 658 00:58:49,049 --> 00:58:51,688 If I were in the place by Lin Zexu, 659 00:58:51,889 --> 00:58:53,402 I would burn too opium 660 00:58:54,969 --> 00:58:56,846 But now it's not about of opium, 661 00:58:57,409 --> 00:59:00,367 nor of lives or property from a few merchants. 662 00:59:00,889 --> 00:59:03,323 If all nations follow China's example 663 00:59:03,529 --> 00:59:05,440 and reject free trade, 664 00:59:05,889 --> 00:59:09,199 The British Empire will disappear within one year. 665 00:59:09,889 --> 00:59:12,801 That is why we must use the force. 666 00:59:13,009 --> 00:59:14,283 We must teach them a lesson 667 00:59:14,489 --> 00:59:16,002 free trade. 668 00:59:17,409 --> 00:59:18,558 Gentlemen, 669 00:59:19,009 --> 00:59:21,284 England has the responsibility of opening 670 00:59:21,449 --> 00:59:24,202 the last and the longest Eastern territory. 671 00:59:25,849 --> 00:59:29,683 I don't want you to tell me anything day that other countries did. 672 00:59:31,489 --> 00:59:32,888 The fact is 673 00:59:33,609 --> 00:59:36,999 that whoever dominates China will dominate the entire East. 674 00:59:37,809 --> 00:59:40,164 The nineteenth century. 675 00:59:45,289 --> 00:59:46,358 Order! 676 00:59:47,609 --> 00:59:49,327 Order! Order! 677 00:59:50,049 --> 00:59:52,847 I ask for order! 678 00:59:54,449 --> 00:59:57,725 I call on the Honorable Richmond MP! 679 00:59:57,929 --> 00:59:59,328 Four hundred million 680 00:59:59,569 --> 01:00:01,525 of people live in China. 681 01:00:01,849 --> 01:00:03,521 If so many others lived in Europe, 682 01:00:03,729 --> 01:00:07,517 would be split from years ago in hundreds of countries. 683 01:00:07,929 --> 01:00:11,604 But the Chinese have always been ruled by an Emperor 684 01:00:11,769 --> 01:00:13,805 and they have spoken a single language. 685 01:00:13,969 --> 01:00:15,925 Isn't it impressive? 686 01:00:16,609 --> 01:00:18,964 For five thousand years! 687 01:00:19,209 --> 01:00:21,120 They don't think we should trade 688 01:00:21,289 --> 01:00:23,962 with them instead of make war on them? 689 01:00:24,169 --> 01:00:26,842 They have banned trade. 690 01:00:27,209 --> 01:00:30,087 They have behaved badly with the British Empire. 691 01:00:31,369 --> 01:00:33,439 They should be punished. 692 01:00:35,049 --> 01:00:35,925 Order! 693 01:00:41,289 --> 01:00:42,847 Order in the Chamber! 694 01:00:43,129 --> 01:00:45,165 The Honorable Parliamentarian Madison. 695 01:00:47,529 --> 01:00:48,678 Mr. President, 696 01:00:51,689 --> 01:00:52,963 gentlemen, 697 01:00:53,969 --> 01:00:55,846 I know two strange names, 698 01:00:56,289 --> 01:00:59,167 Confucius and Zhuangzi. 699 01:01:00,849 --> 01:01:03,158 They lived in China more ago of two thousand years, 700 01:01:03,369 --> 01:01:05,678 before Aristotle and Socrates. 701 01:01:06,489 --> 01:01:10,482 And your thoughts are even deeper than these. 702 01:01:11,369 --> 01:01:14,520 We would probably take entire generations 703 01:01:14,689 --> 01:01:16,964 in understanding the depth of your thoughts 704 01:01:18,089 --> 01:01:20,808 and in understanding China. 705 01:01:21,609 --> 01:01:22,564 That country has 706 01:01:22,729 --> 01:01:26,039 a huge wall of thousands of miles in the North 707 01:01:26,969 --> 01:01:30,166 and a great canal of thousands of miles in the South. 708 01:01:32,049 --> 01:01:34,085 Mr. President, It is a great nation. 709 01:01:35,329 --> 01:01:38,002 But even when they sleep They are unpredictable. 710 01:01:38,209 --> 01:01:40,882 Yes, maybe we can defeat them, 711 01:01:41,529 --> 01:01:43,167 but conquer them, never 712 01:01:44,849 --> 01:01:47,317 I have only one ambition left in this life. 713 01:01:48,489 --> 01:01:50,286 Visit China. 714 01:01:51,809 --> 01:01:54,403 But I prefer to cross the Atlantic by swimming 715 01:01:54,649 --> 01:01:57,561 to get there on a warship. 716 01:02:20,169 --> 01:02:21,045 Is it ready? 717 01:02:26,289 --> 01:02:29,838 The truth is that the opposition is so strong that the motion 718 01:02:30,089 --> 01:02:31,522 will probably be rejected. 719 01:02:32,289 --> 01:02:33,358 I'm afraid so. 720 01:02:44,729 --> 01:02:46,720 This is a merchant of opium. 721 01:02:54,249 --> 01:02:56,843 -Mr. Denton. -Mr. President. 722 01:02:57,769 --> 01:03:00,283 Honorable gentlemen, I want to inform you 723 01:03:01,329 --> 01:03:05,561 of the desperate situation of a group of helpless brits 724 01:03:06,009 --> 01:03:09,968 to whom, to subdue them, They are starving. 725 01:03:12,409 --> 01:03:16,004 They had to hand over their assets, that were destroyed. 726 01:03:17,609 --> 01:03:21,363 Then they took them out of their Guangzhou homes 727 01:03:21,729 --> 01:03:24,641 and they confined them on board of our ships 728 01:03:24,849 --> 01:03:28,080 no food, no water, 729 01:03:28,729 --> 01:03:30,447 without medications. 730 01:03:32,009 --> 01:03:35,479 They are floating there, under a relentless sun. 731 01:03:36,609 --> 01:03:37,758 If the feelings... 732 01:03:40,249 --> 01:03:44,606 Before leaving for England, I had to say goodbye to my daughter, 733 01:03:45,209 --> 01:03:48,758 who, being sick, He couldn't travel with me. 734 01:03:50,889 --> 01:03:53,323 I may not see her again alive. 735 01:03:54,889 --> 01:03:57,449 But despite everything, our glorious flag 736 01:03:57,609 --> 01:03:59,565 keep waving on our mast. 737 01:04:01,249 --> 01:04:02,125 Gentlemen, 738 01:04:02,569 --> 01:04:06,403 his compatriots and his sovereign have been seriously harmed. 739 01:04:07,169 --> 01:04:10,047 They trust that you restore the situation. 740 01:04:10,689 --> 01:04:14,079 To do this, your representative in China, Captain Elliot, 741 01:04:14,289 --> 01:04:18,123 He gave me some letters, to deliver to the Prime Minister. 742 01:04:20,769 --> 01:04:23,158 There are also some gifts 743 01:04:23,369 --> 01:04:25,564 that I must deliver to the House. 744 01:04:48,089 --> 01:04:51,047 This is a utensil bronze 745 01:04:51,249 --> 01:04:54,559 manufactured more than 2000 years ago. 746 01:04:56,449 --> 01:05:01,045 It is adorned with images of sacred spirits that represent 747 01:05:01,249 --> 01:05:03,319 his highest ideals. 748 01:05:03,929 --> 01:05:06,602 Bronze was the metal more resistant 749 01:05:06,929 --> 01:05:08,885 that was known at that time. 750 01:05:12,689 --> 01:05:16,443 Since then, the Chinese They have called themselves the Han. 751 01:05:30,649 --> 01:05:34,358 This vase is sculpted in a single block of jade. 752 01:05:35,489 --> 01:05:39,687 Comes from the Tang Dynasty, the golden age of China. 753 01:05:41,409 --> 01:05:45,402 It was not only the period most prosperous in its history, 754 01:05:45,809 --> 01:05:48,801 the Tang were also the town 755 01:05:48,969 --> 01:05:51,199 more civilized and cultured of the world. 756 01:05:51,809 --> 01:05:54,403 His poetry, for example, continues to be recited 757 01:05:54,569 --> 01:05:56,002 with authentic veneration. 758 01:06:01,169 --> 01:06:02,761 This is a work of art 759 01:06:02,969 --> 01:06:05,005 of today's China. 760 01:06:05,729 --> 01:06:08,960 Like the great Tsing Dynasty, that represents... 761 01:06:09,489 --> 01:06:10,444 is... 762 01:06:10,649 --> 01:06:12,446 sumptuously rich, 763 01:06:13,489 --> 01:06:16,959 plump and proud. 764 01:06:17,769 --> 01:06:20,124 She despises everything that surrounds her, 765 01:06:20,289 --> 01:06:22,962 including bronze and jade. 766 01:06:24,129 --> 01:06:26,359 And yet, 767 01:06:26,929 --> 01:06:29,523 It's pure vanity. 768 01:06:30,689 --> 01:06:32,202 Just by touching it, 769 01:06:32,529 --> 01:06:34,724 breaks into pieces. 770 01:06:37,889 --> 01:06:41,802 This is the China that I offer you. 771 01:06:43,849 --> 01:06:46,158 On April 10, 1840, The British Parliament approved 772 01:06:46,369 --> 01:06:50,567 a war motion against China by 271 votes against 262. 773 01:07:00,009 --> 01:07:01,237 We deliver 774 01:07:01,449 --> 01:07:04,600 our brother's body to the depths. 775 01:07:04,809 --> 01:07:08,040 May God have mercy of his soul. Amen. 776 01:07:17,129 --> 01:07:20,519 Let's weigh anchor and return. 777 01:07:20,729 --> 01:07:22,481 If not, there will be more deaths. 778 01:07:22,809 --> 01:07:25,801 I already told him he could come back to his church in Macau. 779 01:07:26,009 --> 01:07:28,204 No, they need me here. 780 01:07:28,969 --> 01:07:31,324 Takes them along the way of death. 781 01:07:32,049 --> 01:07:33,084 but the government 782 01:07:33,289 --> 01:07:35,166 He will not let them die in vain. 783 01:07:35,369 --> 01:07:37,485 That's what he wants. 784 01:07:37,689 --> 01:07:39,725 A reason for war. 785 01:07:40,449 --> 01:07:43,327 That's what I intended since I got here. 786 01:07:43,529 --> 01:07:46,407 You are a real demon. 787 01:08:15,009 --> 01:08:19,241 You knew it! By God, I knew it! 788 01:08:19,689 --> 01:08:21,759 They are here! 789 01:08:23,089 --> 01:08:25,603 Our ships arrive of war! 790 01:08:29,369 --> 01:08:30,597 We are saved! 791 01:08:31,249 --> 01:08:32,682 We are saved! 792 01:08:38,369 --> 01:08:44,717 The English Expeditionary Fleet He arrived in China in June 1940. 793 01:08:58,329 --> 01:09:01,605 Your Excellency, an English fleet has blocked the estuary 794 01:09:02,129 --> 01:09:03,198 of Zhujiang. 795 01:09:07,089 --> 01:09:10,126 let me finish first my chess game 796 01:09:16,809 --> 01:09:20,006 Captain, I know these waters like the palm of my hand. 797 01:09:20,449 --> 01:09:23,407 If we attack now, Guangzhou It will be ours for the night. 798 01:09:24,009 --> 01:09:27,319 How do you know Lin Zexu? Mr. Elliot? 799 01:09:45,649 --> 01:09:48,766 We will face the greatest resistance in Guangzhou. 800 01:09:49,129 --> 01:09:52,565 The great Tsing is in Peking. 801 01:09:55,769 --> 01:09:58,158 We settle accounts with his emperor. 802 01:09:59,529 --> 01:10:01,520 That would terrify them. 803 01:10:07,649 --> 01:10:10,322 Lin Zexu is a bone hard to crack. 804 01:10:11,649 --> 01:10:12,923 It's curious, right? 805 01:10:13,809 --> 01:10:16,801 I have never found myself face to face with my adversary. 806 01:10:21,489 --> 01:10:24,083 Seeing us ready to fight, enemy ships 807 01:10:24,249 --> 01:10:25,523 they have fled 808 01:10:29,689 --> 01:10:31,566 Have they retired to the high seas? 809 01:10:32,329 --> 01:10:33,842 I saw them sail towards the north. 810 01:10:35,889 --> 01:10:38,881 Zexu, this... 811 01:10:39,569 --> 01:10:40,797 Go away. 812 01:10:47,529 --> 01:10:50,646 The British have not fled. 813 01:10:51,369 --> 01:10:53,200 They are heading to Beijing and Tianjin. 814 01:10:54,489 --> 01:10:57,845 Send warships after them. Maybe we can delay them. 815 01:10:59,289 --> 01:11:01,883 They have strong and fast ships. 816 01:11:03,609 --> 01:11:07,363 Send messengers to inform to the Emperor and the cities. 817 01:11:10,209 --> 01:11:14,248 I would have preferred to fight until death here, in Guangzhou. 818 01:12:05,289 --> 01:12:07,757 We don't want to occupy Dinghai, 819 01:12:07,929 --> 01:12:10,887 but we want to use this charming island 820 01:12:11,089 --> 01:12:13,603 to supply us with food and water. 821 01:12:14,049 --> 01:12:15,607 We will pay. 822 01:12:23,729 --> 01:12:25,367 If you do not accept, 823 01:12:26,249 --> 01:12:27,841 we will sweep them away. 824 01:12:34,409 --> 01:12:36,969 Yes or no. 825 01:12:44,449 --> 01:12:47,486 This is typical of the Chinese. 826 01:12:48,129 --> 01:12:50,518 They never say "yes" and they never say ''no''. 827 01:12:57,209 --> 01:12:57,959 Attention. 828 01:12:59,849 --> 01:13:01,077 Open fire! 829 01:13:24,369 --> 01:13:26,200 Now if you are willing to speak? 830 01:13:32,009 --> 01:13:35,524 I have never seen a ship so big. 831 01:13:36,929 --> 01:13:39,841 I have never seen canons so deadly 832 01:13:41,049 --> 01:13:44,041 However, we must resist. 833 01:13:45,169 --> 01:13:47,683 The officers and men of the Great Tsing 834 01:13:47,889 --> 01:13:51,325 They would rather die than surrender. 835 01:14:23,769 --> 01:14:26,044 Take the citizens to the mountains. 836 01:14:26,249 --> 01:14:28,763 -And my lord? -I'm staying here. 837 01:14:29,689 --> 01:14:30,838 Go, quickly! 838 01:16:07,609 --> 01:16:11,318 On July 6, 1840, Dinghai fell. During the Opium War, 839 01:16:11,529 --> 01:16:15,841 not a single officer or soldier of the Great Tsing Empire surrendered. 840 01:16:16,049 --> 01:16:18,643 Hundreds of them committed suicide for his country. 841 01:16:18,849 --> 01:16:21,807 Magistrate Yao of Dinghai was the first. 842 01:16:26,209 --> 01:16:29,918 My country is very powerful, but suddenly, in two hours,... 843 01:16:32,489 --> 01:16:37,483 Dinghai and more than ten ships war are reduced to ashes. 844 01:16:37,649 --> 01:16:40,607 seven hundred citizens of the Great Tsing have died. 845 01:16:55,729 --> 01:16:57,526 ENGLAND 846 01:17:03,929 --> 01:17:05,282 CHINA 847 01:17:20,009 --> 01:17:22,000 Your servant greets you respectfully. 848 01:17:22,209 --> 01:17:26,885 English warships have arrived to Tianjin's Dagukou port. 849 01:17:27,169 --> 01:17:30,559 They have invaded the forbidden zone of the imperial residence. 850 01:17:30,769 --> 01:17:31,679 And Lin Zexu? 851 01:17:31,889 --> 01:17:34,608 Why don't I reject the enemy? in Guangzhou? 852 01:17:36,449 --> 01:17:40,362 Foreigners send this letter to His Majesty. 853 01:17:44,609 --> 01:17:45,962 Who is Palmerston? 854 01:17:46,249 --> 01:17:48,524 That foreigner is an officer very important. 855 01:17:48,889 --> 01:17:51,562 The Minister of Foreign Affairs british 856 01:18:00,849 --> 01:18:04,842 Great Britain is a tiny country. 857 01:18:05,329 --> 01:18:08,241 They don't even deserve to be vassals of the Great Tsing. 858 01:18:08,449 --> 01:18:10,917 How dare they to write me a letter? 859 01:18:11,089 --> 01:18:14,877 British foreigners They should be rejected. 860 01:18:15,089 --> 01:18:16,602 Otherwise, 861 01:18:16,809 --> 01:18:18,447 other distant countries, 862 01:18:18,649 --> 01:18:21,527 like France and America, 863 01:18:21,689 --> 01:18:23,805 They could try to emulate them. 864 01:18:24,009 --> 01:18:27,365 we should hit them a definitive blow 865 01:18:27,529 --> 01:18:29,520 and make them flee towards the high seas. 866 01:18:29,729 --> 01:18:34,200 Your Majesty, the British dominate the sea with its ships and its cannons. 867 01:18:34,609 --> 01:18:39,319 I saw them with my own eyes in Dagukou. 868 01:18:39,609 --> 01:18:40,724 And well? 869 01:18:41,049 --> 01:18:43,199 Forgive me, Your Majesty, I deserve to die. 870 01:18:43,849 --> 01:18:44,804 Tell me the truth. 871 01:18:46,369 --> 01:18:48,724 I have never seen ships and cannons 872 01:18:48,929 --> 01:18:51,648 so powerful like those of the British. 873 01:18:51,929 --> 01:18:56,400 Their ships go faster by sea than our horses on land. 874 01:18:56,769 --> 01:18:59,283 His canons, placed in three rows, 875 01:18:59,569 --> 01:19:02,959 rumble like thunder when they shoot them. 876 01:19:05,089 --> 01:19:08,559 Lin Zexu is incompetent. 877 01:19:10,209 --> 01:19:14,760 The scourge of opium has not yet been eradicated. 878 01:19:15,769 --> 01:19:18,124 Now a war breaks out 879 01:19:18,289 --> 01:19:21,042 and the bad news reaches me one after another. 880 01:19:21,689 --> 01:19:23,725 Lin Zexu 881 01:19:23,929 --> 01:19:28,764 has endangered the Emperor and his subjects. 882 01:19:29,049 --> 01:19:31,961 Your Majesty is wise. The British advance 883 01:19:32,169 --> 01:19:34,285 only because Lin Zexu I act rashly. 884 01:19:34,489 --> 01:19:38,277 It would be positive to dismiss publicly to Lin Zexu. 885 01:19:39,449 --> 01:19:40,438 That? 886 01:19:43,249 --> 01:19:44,284 In that way, 887 01:19:44,489 --> 01:19:48,038 The British will have no excuse. to resort to weapons. 888 01:19:48,249 --> 01:19:52,288 And we will convince them respectfully that they withdraw. 889 01:19:52,489 --> 01:19:54,878 The conflict will be resolved peacefully. 890 01:19:55,089 --> 01:19:55,839 Your Majesty, 891 01:19:56,049 --> 01:19:59,485 Qishan recommends that we give in before the enemy. 892 01:19:59,649 --> 01:20:01,958 this one will turn even more insatiable. 893 01:20:02,169 --> 01:20:03,045 That's enough. 894 01:20:05,289 --> 01:20:09,168 The foreigners are some ignorant savages. 895 01:20:10,489 --> 01:20:14,118 We will try peaceful means before resorting to force. 896 01:20:15,849 --> 01:20:16,520 Qishan. 897 01:20:17,049 --> 01:20:19,324 Your family has always enjoyed of imperial favor. 898 01:20:19,809 --> 01:20:22,403 Also, you are a pillar of the imperial government. 899 01:20:22,889 --> 01:20:23,685 I want 900 01:20:23,889 --> 01:20:27,165 come back to Tianjin to appease the foreigners. 901 01:20:28,769 --> 01:20:32,557 I have dismissed Lin Zexu 902 01:20:33,329 --> 01:20:36,958 and I forgive you for resorting to weapons. 903 01:20:41,769 --> 01:20:43,760 I appoint you Imperial Commissioner 904 01:20:44,049 --> 01:20:45,926 with full powers to resolve the conflict. 905 01:20:46,129 --> 01:20:48,040 Yes, Your Majesty. 906 01:21:05,969 --> 01:21:07,561 I order Lin Zexu, 907 01:21:07,769 --> 01:21:10,567 come to receive the imperial edict. 908 01:21:10,969 --> 01:21:13,642 Lin Zexu, Governor General from Guangdong, 909 01:21:13,849 --> 01:21:17,364 come to receive the imperial edict. 910 01:21:25,129 --> 01:21:29,441 Your family is the richest from the entire region. 911 01:21:30,649 --> 01:21:31,968 He Shanzhi, 912 01:21:33,009 --> 01:21:34,362 I have come to Guangzhou 913 01:21:34,529 --> 01:21:37,168 to deal with foreigners. 914 01:21:38,049 --> 01:21:41,359 Since you continually try with them, 915 01:21:41,569 --> 01:21:43,127 you will know what it is 916 01:21:43,329 --> 01:21:45,445 what they like most. 917 01:21:47,609 --> 01:21:49,440 They are also humans. 918 01:21:49,649 --> 01:21:52,607 They like the same that we like. 919 01:21:52,769 --> 01:21:56,478 I want you to do something for your country. 920 01:21:56,769 --> 01:21:58,282 If you are successful, 921 01:21:58,449 --> 01:22:01,361 I will annul the death sentence of your father 922 01:22:03,569 --> 01:22:05,082 I will put all my effort. 923 01:22:05,249 --> 01:22:06,523 Good. 924 01:22:07,129 --> 01:22:08,323 Grandpa, 925 01:22:11,489 --> 01:22:13,207 take care of yourself. 926 01:22:18,449 --> 01:22:20,519 I leave for a long journey. 927 01:22:39,609 --> 01:22:42,362 People who eat raw meat 928 01:22:42,569 --> 01:22:43,888 She is very bellicose. 929 01:22:54,049 --> 01:22:55,368 I know that Chinese cuisine 930 01:22:55,569 --> 01:22:59,357 It has no rival in the world. 931 01:22:59,889 --> 01:23:02,119 But their canons They are useless. 932 01:23:03,009 --> 01:23:04,681 If they had applied 933 01:23:04,889 --> 01:23:08,086 a little of his culinary ingenuity to the manufacture of cannons, 934 01:23:08,289 --> 01:23:11,008 we would have the truce asking us. 935 01:23:25,009 --> 01:23:27,318 No, I have not come to ask for a truce, 936 01:23:27,969 --> 01:23:30,039 but to grant it. 937 01:23:32,169 --> 01:23:33,204 Grant it. 938 01:23:40,209 --> 01:23:42,848 Call it what you want. We don't care. 939 01:23:46,929 --> 01:23:48,840 His Majesty the Emperor consider 940 01:23:49,049 --> 01:23:51,085 who have behaved respectfully. 941 01:23:51,289 --> 01:23:54,201 He grants them three million of silver taels 942 01:23:54,409 --> 01:23:57,879 to cover return costs from their ships home. 943 01:24:13,849 --> 01:24:16,124 Who has spoken to return home? 944 01:24:24,169 --> 01:24:25,443 I'll tell you what we want. 945 01:24:29,969 --> 01:24:31,243 we want 946 01:24:32,169 --> 01:24:36,208 six million taels for compensate for the opium destroyed, 947 01:24:36,529 --> 01:24:39,646 five ports open to trade and, 948 01:24:40,409 --> 01:24:41,159 the most important thing, 949 01:24:42,129 --> 01:24:43,528 we want Hong Kong. 950 01:24:51,369 --> 01:24:52,438 That is taxable. 951 01:24:52,889 --> 01:24:54,845 The Great Tsing never 952 01:24:55,009 --> 01:24:57,045 has given up territories previously. 953 01:25:01,849 --> 01:25:03,328 Well now it will. 954 01:25:05,849 --> 01:25:08,443 Why do they want Hong Kong? 955 01:25:08,769 --> 01:25:10,600 Money is more important. 956 01:25:11,889 --> 01:25:14,005 Take care of the money first. 957 01:25:18,449 --> 01:25:20,804 No. For us, Hong Kong is priceless. 958 01:25:20,969 --> 01:25:25,360 We consider it the best port from all over the Far East. 959 01:25:25,969 --> 01:25:28,039 -TRUE? -Yeah. 960 01:25:28,249 --> 01:25:32,037 Perfect situation, climate excellent, deep water... 961 01:25:40,809 --> 01:25:43,448 It must be ours. 962 01:25:49,289 --> 01:25:52,042 I know the temperament of the Emperor. 963 01:25:52,249 --> 01:25:54,604 They can't ask for that much. 964 01:25:54,809 --> 01:25:56,481 I warn you. 965 01:25:57,209 --> 01:26:01,122 If you do not accept our conditions, we will attack Guangzhou. 966 01:26:16,929 --> 01:26:17,918 Very good. 967 01:26:18,209 --> 01:26:21,121 But first I must inform 968 01:26:21,289 --> 01:26:23,166 to the great Emperor. 969 01:26:47,769 --> 01:26:49,282 What is all this? 970 01:26:50,729 --> 01:26:54,768 They are our guests. From now on, 971 01:26:54,969 --> 01:26:57,722 all your food, all your expenses, 972 01:26:58,049 --> 01:27:00,438 They will be on us. 973 01:27:09,529 --> 01:27:11,838 I wish they treated me like that at home. 974 01:27:32,769 --> 01:27:36,682 Now I see that your request of peace is sincere. 975 01:27:36,889 --> 01:27:39,767 I will extend the ceasefire one more month 976 01:27:52,969 --> 01:27:57,087 I don't think we'll go back to fight. 977 01:28:01,329 --> 01:28:02,523 Good. 978 01:28:02,769 --> 01:28:03,918 Good. 979 01:28:06,489 --> 01:28:09,640 Hong Kong must be ours within a period of ten days. 980 01:28:13,729 --> 01:28:16,846 And we want letters from your Emperor confirming our conditions. 981 01:28:17,049 --> 01:28:19,119 If we do not receive them in a month, 982 01:28:19,289 --> 01:28:21,678 we will consider it a declaration of war. 983 01:28:34,769 --> 01:28:36,487 I tell you. 984 01:28:38,369 --> 01:28:42,078 They have the intention to get rid of me. 985 01:28:48,209 --> 01:28:50,677 Do you know who I am? 986 01:28:51,929 --> 01:28:53,078 It was me 987 01:28:55,569 --> 01:28:57,605 who planned it all. 988 01:29:01,369 --> 01:29:02,927 Without me, 989 01:29:05,969 --> 01:29:08,437 british troops They wouldn't be here. 990 01:29:15,529 --> 01:29:19,078 It's like he's a farmer. 991 01:29:20,089 --> 01:29:21,317 Buy a cow, 992 01:29:22,449 --> 01:29:23,643 feed her, 993 01:29:24,649 --> 01:29:25,923 I took care of her, 994 01:29:26,969 --> 01:29:29,767 I fatten her up. 995 01:29:30,129 --> 01:29:31,005 And then... 996 01:29:32,529 --> 01:29:33,678 And then... 997 01:29:35,569 --> 01:29:37,287 When it's ready for the slaughterhouse, 998 01:29:37,489 --> 01:29:40,447 they want to send me back home. 999 01:29:51,169 --> 01:29:52,204 I'm telling you... 1000 01:29:53,409 --> 01:29:57,687 If I don't get a part of the meat, 1001 01:30:00,129 --> 01:30:02,438 I'm going to help Lin Zexu. 1002 01:30:03,729 --> 01:30:05,447 I will be your advisor. 1003 01:30:18,409 --> 01:30:19,922 Maybe... 1004 01:30:20,809 --> 01:30:22,322 Maybe I'll marry you. 1005 01:30:31,489 --> 01:30:33,161 How beautiful you are! 1006 01:30:33,849 --> 01:30:36,283 You are so beautiful... 1007 01:30:46,889 --> 01:30:48,845 Bitch, come here! 1008 01:30:49,809 --> 01:30:50,798 Bremer! 1009 01:30:51,009 --> 01:30:52,158 You are a slut! 1010 01:30:54,129 --> 01:30:55,403 Come on, Bremer! 1011 01:30:55,649 --> 01:30:57,207 Look what he's done to me! 1012 01:30:57,409 --> 01:31:01,288 I was hiding some scissors under clothes. 1013 01:31:01,489 --> 01:31:03,480 I'm going to blow your head off! 1014 01:31:04,089 --> 01:31:07,445 For God's sake, Elliot! 1015 01:31:07,609 --> 01:31:09,600 Don't be stupid! Give it back 1016 01:31:09,809 --> 01:31:11,128 to Qishan, to punish her. 1017 01:31:14,969 --> 01:31:17,119 Miserable slave! 1018 01:31:17,569 --> 01:31:20,481 Have you tried to ruin Empire negotiations! 1019 01:31:21,249 --> 01:31:25,128 How could you use such a woman? to appease foreigners? 1020 01:31:26,449 --> 01:31:29,043 You have caused a conflict. What punishment do you deserve? 1021 01:31:31,209 --> 01:31:32,164 Speaks! 1022 01:31:33,449 --> 01:31:36,168 Take him to prison! 1023 01:32:10,409 --> 01:32:12,843 By order of the Commissioner Imperial Qishan, 1024 01:32:13,209 --> 01:32:17,327 this treacherous whore is going to be punished with death. 1025 01:32:34,529 --> 01:32:36,645 Grandfather! 1026 01:32:50,249 --> 01:32:52,717 Congratulations, Master He. 1027 01:32:55,849 --> 01:32:56,645 Well, 1028 01:32:56,809 --> 01:32:58,162 When can I go? 1029 01:32:58,369 --> 01:33:01,167 Your Excellency He has a gift for you. 1030 01:33:13,889 --> 01:33:15,845 Orders of His Excellency Qishan. 1031 01:33:16,249 --> 01:33:18,524 Since you like opium so much, 1032 01:33:18,729 --> 01:33:21,118 this one will accompany you until the end of your days. 1033 01:33:42,329 --> 01:33:43,284 Drink it. 1034 01:33:47,889 --> 01:33:48,878 Baby. 1035 01:33:53,969 --> 01:33:54,958 Baby! 1036 01:34:13,769 --> 01:34:17,364 HONG KONG BRITISH TERRITORY 1037 01:35:08,409 --> 01:35:10,365 How can we deploy forces 1038 01:35:10,729 --> 01:35:13,562 over thousands of miles coast? 1039 01:35:13,769 --> 01:35:14,838 If we lack troops, 1040 01:35:15,009 --> 01:35:18,285 we will recruit civil militias to protect their towns. 1041 01:35:18,489 --> 01:35:22,118 Lin Zexu organized a body of militias, but Qishan discharged them, 1042 01:35:22,329 --> 01:35:24,206 leaving Guangzhou defenseless. 1043 01:35:24,649 --> 01:35:27,368 That is another of the crimes from Qishan. 1044 01:35:27,529 --> 01:35:28,882 Qishan has committed a terrible crime. 1045 01:35:29,169 --> 01:35:32,241 Your Majesty, this idea could foment a revolt. 1046 01:35:32,929 --> 01:35:36,365 Recruit civil militias, arm the citizens 1047 01:35:36,609 --> 01:35:38,645 It's the worst thing you can do. 1048 01:35:38,849 --> 01:35:42,683 And if rebel factions riot the people against the government? 1049 01:35:42,969 --> 01:35:45,039 The great Tsing Dynasty would return 1050 01:35:45,249 --> 01:35:47,126 to enjoy peace? 1051 01:35:47,329 --> 01:35:49,445 Hong Kong is a small island deserted 1052 01:35:49,609 --> 01:35:53,488 It's like a drop of water in front of an entire ocean. 1053 01:35:53,689 --> 01:35:56,157 Your Majesty, if we could hand over Hong Kong 1054 01:35:56,329 --> 01:35:58,240 in exchange for peace and the tranquility, 1055 01:35:58,449 --> 01:36:00,087 It would be a great achievement for the Tsing Dynasty. 1056 01:36:00,329 --> 01:36:04,322 Since the great Tsing Dynasty It was founded 200 years ago 1057 01:36:04,529 --> 01:36:07,726 He has extended his empire to reach the Tianshan Mountains. 1058 01:36:08,169 --> 01:36:10,842 He has never given up territory 1059 01:36:11,129 --> 01:36:12,926 under humiliating conditions. 1060 01:36:13,289 --> 01:36:15,120 If we give up Hong Kong we will sit 1061 01:36:15,329 --> 01:36:19,288 a precedent and we will become traitors. 1062 01:36:19,529 --> 01:36:20,518 Your Majesty will be 1063 01:36:20,729 --> 01:36:22,242 the Emperor who subdued 1064 01:36:22,809 --> 01:36:24,845 the country in chaos! 1065 01:36:25,049 --> 01:36:26,164 How dare you! 1066 01:36:27,289 --> 01:36:29,166 Majesty, 1067 01:36:29,489 --> 01:36:32,003 if you grant Hong Kong to foreigners, 1068 01:36:32,209 --> 01:36:35,838 I will commit suicide right here. 1069 01:36:41,209 --> 01:36:45,088 I am aware of the danger what it means to seek peace. 1070 01:36:45,889 --> 01:36:46,844 I am also aware 1071 01:36:47,289 --> 01:36:49,280 of the danger that comes declare war. 1072 01:36:49,809 --> 01:36:51,606 I have decided 1073 01:36:52,009 --> 01:36:55,319 gather all the forces of all the provinces, 1074 01:36:55,529 --> 01:37:00,205 as well as all the ships, to combat foreigners. 1075 01:37:20,649 --> 01:37:21,684 All my savings 1076 01:37:21,889 --> 01:37:23,527 They are here. 1077 01:37:25,929 --> 01:37:29,842 50 taels of silver to whoever makes a target on a British ship. 1078 01:37:30,489 --> 01:37:35,040 Who sinks a ship british, 1079 01:37:35,609 --> 01:37:37,998 will receive a reward 1080 01:37:38,209 --> 01:37:39,039 500 taels! 1081 01:37:39,249 --> 01:37:40,318 Let's fight until we die! 1082 01:37:58,369 --> 01:37:59,245 Fire! 1083 01:38:26,769 --> 01:38:29,203 Our superiority It's overwhelming, 1084 01:38:29,409 --> 01:38:32,082 I don't understand why they continue fighting. 1085 01:38:32,489 --> 01:38:33,604 I do. 1086 01:38:34,049 --> 01:38:36,847 One of the Chinese ideals is to dedicate your life to justice. 1087 01:38:37,569 --> 01:38:41,357 That belief could destroy any warship. 1088 01:38:54,129 --> 01:38:55,608 What happens to the canons? 1089 01:38:57,209 --> 01:38:57,959 Commander! 1090 01:38:58,329 --> 01:39:00,797 Our canons do not have so much reach! 1091 01:39:27,569 --> 01:39:28,445 Come on, come on, come on! 1092 01:39:50,369 --> 01:39:51,358 Love! 1093 01:39:55,089 --> 01:39:56,568 Why are you here? 1094 01:39:56,769 --> 01:39:57,485 I love. 1095 01:39:57,689 --> 01:39:59,680 Your belongings They are in the temple. 1096 01:40:00,609 --> 01:40:02,281 I have come for your body. 1097 01:40:07,009 --> 01:40:09,967 Good. Good. 1098 01:40:10,649 --> 01:40:11,638 Ah San, 1099 01:40:12,609 --> 01:40:15,282 I die embargoed out of great regret. 1100 01:40:17,169 --> 01:40:19,524 The most impregnable of our strong ones, 1101 01:40:20,689 --> 01:40:23,408 reduced to rubble in less than ten hours. 1102 01:40:37,009 --> 01:40:37,839 Give up! 1103 01:40:41,529 --> 01:40:42,962 Come. 1104 01:40:43,649 --> 01:40:44,525 Come closer. 1105 01:40:45,289 --> 01:40:46,244 Come closer. 1106 01:42:15,529 --> 01:42:18,760 ''Qishan has deceived His Majesty and he has betrayed his country. 1107 01:42:18,929 --> 01:42:20,920 The charge is withdrawn 1108 01:42:21,129 --> 01:42:22,801 of Governor General 1109 01:42:23,009 --> 01:42:24,408 and Imperial Commissioner. 1110 01:42:24,609 --> 01:42:26,406 He will be beheaded in Beijing. 1111 01:42:29,049 --> 01:42:31,085 Lin Zexu has harmed the country 1112 01:42:31,289 --> 01:42:33,519 and has encouraged an armed conflict. 1113 01:42:33,729 --> 01:42:35,685 He will be exiled to Xinjiang. 1114 01:42:39,529 --> 01:42:40,484 Your subject 1115 01:42:40,929 --> 01:42:43,762 leans before your magnanimity. 1116 01:44:03,049 --> 01:44:07,486 On July 1, 1997, the government Chinese once again exercised their sovereignty 1117 01:44:07,689 --> 01:44:12,046 about Hong Kong. had passed 157 years since the Opium War.