1 00:00:04,150 --> 00:00:06,920 ♫ Nowhere to escape. ♫ 2 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:09,760 ♫ No bough to alight. ♫ 3 00:00:09,960 --> 00:00:14,030 ♫ Retrograde with smile. ♫ 4 00:00:15,960 --> 00:00:18,630 ♫ Never give in. ♫ 5 00:00:18,870 --> 00:00:23,950 ♫ Forget about the youth. ♫ 6 00:00:25,950 --> 00:00:28,680 ♫ I’ve never been afraid of loneliness. ♫ 7 00:00:28,920 --> 00:00:31,630 ♫ I also shed the tears of regret. ♫ 8 00:00:31,790 --> 00:00:34,790 ♫ But my heart is still fiery-hot. ♫ 9 00:00:34,790 --> 00:00:37,720 ♫ To the distance. ♫ 10 00:00:37,840 --> 00:00:40,750 ♫ The miserable past is like a dagger. ♫ 11 00:00:40,910 --> 00:00:43,470 ♫ Though my wings are broken, ♫ 12 00:00:43,720 --> 00:00:49,840 ♫ I will keep flying. ♫ 13 00:00:52,520 --> 00:00:56,080 ♫ Following the light, ♫ 14 00:00:56,200 --> 00:00:58,200 ♫ I’ll forget you. ♫ 15 00:00:58,360 --> 00:01:03,680 ♫ The memory shaped my stubbornness. ♫ 16 00:01:04,160 --> 00:01:07,270 ♫ By virtue of the light in the dark night, ♫ 17 00:01:07,360 --> 00:01:10,230 ♫ I’ll return it with a long ballad. ♫ 18 00:01:10,310 --> 00:01:12,230 ♫ The river of life is under my feet. ♫ 19 00:01:12,270 --> 00:01:16,760 ♫ I don’t regret my craziness. ♫ 20 00:01:26,230 --> 00:01:32,480 The Long Ballad 21 00:01:32,700 --> 00:01:36,060 Episode 14 22 00:01:37,720 --> 00:01:39,270 Assemble the Bear Division now! 23 00:01:39,720 --> 00:01:40,400 Quickly! 24 00:01:40,720 --> 00:01:41,870 But Mu Jin found me. 25 00:01:42,040 --> 00:01:43,040 This is from him. 26 00:01:46,510 --> 00:01:47,000 You can leave. 27 00:01:47,120 --> 00:01:47,480 Yes. 28 00:01:52,700 --> 00:01:55,020 [Anyone who takes reckless actions would be killed. By Great Khan] 29 00:01:57,160 --> 00:01:58,830 How dare he command me by the order of Great Khan! 30 00:01:59,270 --> 00:02:00,040 But Tegin! 31 00:02:00,550 --> 00:02:02,310 If it was really from Great Khan, 32 00:02:02,720 --> 00:02:05,720 our dispatch would mess up Great Khan’s plan. 33 00:02:06,040 --> 00:02:06,480 I’m afraid of... 34 00:02:06,630 --> 00:02:07,510 Of what? 35 00:02:08,630 --> 00:02:09,670 If you don’t march now, 36 00:02:09,830 --> 00:02:11,720 we will be despised by the Eagle Division forever! 37 00:02:12,390 --> 00:02:14,800 Dispatch now! Assemble Bear Division! 38 00:02:30,630 --> 00:02:31,190 Tegin. 39 00:02:31,550 --> 00:02:32,550 What are you laughing at? 40 00:02:33,000 --> 00:02:34,190 Are you done with your life? 41 00:02:34,670 --> 00:02:38,720 I’m laughing that the famous Tegin of Bear Division is actually a coward! 42 00:02:40,720 --> 00:02:41,190 Really? 43 00:02:41,360 --> 00:02:41,880 Tegin! 44 00:02:42,030 --> 00:02:42,670 You are killing him! 45 00:02:42,750 --> 00:02:44,470 That’s what I want to do! 46 00:02:45,550 --> 00:02:46,440 Calm down, Tegin! 47 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:53,190 If you kill me, 48 00:02:53,470 --> 00:02:56,000 then you would lose the last chance to defeat Eagle Division. 49 00:02:56,240 --> 00:02:57,660 You’d better understand the situation. 50 00:02:57,750 --> 00:02:59,080 If you want to say anything, say it now. 51 00:02:59,550 --> 00:03:00,830 Don’t waste Tegin’s time! 52 00:03:01,270 --> 00:03:03,390 Commandant Li, the one who is protecting the city, is my brother. 53 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:06,800 I’m the best chip for you to negotiate with him. 54 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,080 How much are you worth? 55 00:03:13,240 --> 00:03:17,080 At least I am worth a half of Shuozhou in my brother’s eyes. 56 00:03:20,910 --> 00:03:21,910 You’re not lying, are you? 57 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:23,830 If I’m not worth it, 58 00:03:24,160 --> 00:03:25,720 you can kill me anytime you want. 59 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:35,550 Stop! 60 00:03:36,320 --> 00:03:37,830 Didn’t we arrange to meet under the city. 61 00:03:38,030 --> 00:03:39,080 I just received the message. 62 00:03:39,320 --> 00:03:42,030 Tu Kashe and Ibukan was heading to Shuozhou with a man from Central Plains. 63 00:03:42,550 --> 00:03:43,600 We have to be quick. 64 00:03:43,750 --> 00:03:45,460 We have to arrive before they take reckless moves. 65 00:03:45,550 --> 00:03:46,830 Or all our plans would be destroyed. 66 00:03:47,190 --> 00:03:48,600 Bring the disguise to Tegin! 67 00:03:48,960 --> 00:03:49,520 Yes! 68 00:03:56,830 --> 00:03:58,470 Commandant Li, Bear Division has arrived. 69 00:03:59,550 --> 00:04:00,670 How dare they come again? 70 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:01,750 Just a few of them. 71 00:04:01,910 --> 00:04:02,600 But strangely, 72 00:04:02,720 --> 00:04:04,060 a man from Central Plains is with them. 73 00:04:19,510 --> 00:04:21,530 [Auspicious as Far as the Eye Can See] 74 00:04:23,580 --> 00:04:24,260 Go! 75 00:04:30,660 --> 00:04:31,340 Go! 76 00:04:40,500 --> 00:04:42,500 [Shuozhou] 77 00:04:42,510 --> 00:04:44,380 [Auspicious as Far as the Eye Can See] 78 00:04:53,000 --> 00:04:54,000 Li! 79 00:04:55,350 --> 00:04:56,760 Look who he is. 80 00:05:06,250 --> 00:05:07,930 [Shuozhou] 81 00:05:16,040 --> 00:05:16,640 A’Dou! 82 00:05:16,920 --> 00:05:17,480 A’Dou... 83 00:05:30,850 --> 00:05:31,850 [Shuozhou] 84 00:05:32,760 --> 00:05:35,270 Speak, ask them to open the gate! 85 00:05:42,790 --> 00:05:43,880 I told you to speak! 86 00:05:47,000 --> 00:05:48,070 Ask them to open the gate! 87 00:05:53,110 --> 00:05:54,110 I said talk! 88 00:05:54,550 --> 00:05:55,920 Ask them to open the gate! 89 00:05:59,550 --> 00:06:00,640 If you beat him once again, 90 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:02,350 I’ll break your bones. 91 00:06:04,350 --> 00:06:05,270 Commandant Li! 92 00:06:06,040 --> 00:06:07,440 As long as you open your gate, 93 00:06:07,670 --> 00:06:09,110 and come to negotiate with us, 94 00:06:09,390 --> 00:06:10,600 I will let go of him. 95 00:06:11,270 --> 00:06:11,950 Or, 96 00:06:12,440 --> 00:06:14,950 I will beat him to death in front of you. 97 00:06:36,230 --> 00:06:36,830 Commandant Li! 98 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:37,760 - Leave me alone! - Commandant Li! 99 00:06:38,070 --> 00:06:39,000 Leave me alone! 100 00:06:39,110 --> 00:06:40,640 They are too close to our gate! 101 00:06:40,670 --> 00:06:41,720 Even if we just open a little, 102 00:06:41,830 --> 00:06:42,790 they can rush in immediately! 103 00:06:42,920 --> 00:06:44,160 The consequences would be unthinkable. 104 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:45,390 Yes! Commandant Li! 105 00:07:09,670 --> 00:07:10,790 You’re a monster! 106 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:12,270 You’re even beating a kid! 107 00:07:13,730 --> 00:07:15,140 [Auspicious as Far as the Eye Can See] 108 00:07:31,820 --> 00:07:34,260 [Shuozhou] 109 00:07:37,110 --> 00:07:37,850 I... 110 00:07:38,660 --> 00:07:41,720 am going to be a general. 111 00:07:42,760 --> 00:07:43,440 A’Dou! 112 00:07:44,110 --> 00:07:44,880 No! 113 00:07:46,920 --> 00:07:49,270 Wait! I’m saving you now! 114 00:07:49,390 --> 00:07:50,040 Commandant Li! 115 00:07:50,200 --> 00:07:50,880 Commandant Li! 116 00:07:51,350 --> 00:07:51,760 No! 117 00:07:51,920 --> 00:07:52,320 Leave me alone! 118 00:07:52,440 --> 00:07:52,830 You can’t! 119 00:07:52,950 --> 00:07:53,550 Commandant! 120 00:07:54,040 --> 00:07:54,480 Commandant Li! 121 00:07:54,600 --> 00:07:55,000 Set me free! 122 00:07:55,160 --> 00:07:58,160 You can’t put the whole Shuozhou in danger just for him! 123 00:08:14,680 --> 00:08:17,420 [Auspicious as Far as the Eye Can See] 124 00:08:31,770 --> 00:08:33,690 [Shouzhou] 125 00:08:57,980 --> 00:08:59,430 [Shouzhou] 126 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,040 I... 127 00:09:16,460 --> 00:09:20,030 am going to be a general. 128 00:09:21,350 --> 00:09:22,670 I think A’Dou is saying something. 129 00:09:26,960 --> 00:09:29,980 I am going to be... 130 00:09:30,720 --> 00:09:33,590 going to be a general! 131 00:09:34,880 --> 00:09:36,050 A’Dou isn’t kneeling 132 00:09:38,160 --> 00:09:40,230 because he’s begging us to open the gate to save him. 133 00:09:43,590 --> 00:09:44,760 He is saying... 134 00:09:45,130 --> 00:09:48,980 [Auspicious as Far as the Eye Can See] 135 00:10:06,140 --> 00:10:09,200 ♪ We drifted apart ♪ 136 00:10:09,600 --> 00:10:12,000 ♪ The sand between your fingers ♪ 137 00:10:13,300 --> 00:10:17,010 ♪ The moment I clench ♪ 138 00:10:17,020 --> 00:10:20,210 ♪ I’ve lost them ♪ 139 00:10:20,220 --> 00:10:22,070 ♪ Those years are gone ♪ 140 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:22,960 Don’t be silly! 141 00:10:23,960 --> 00:10:24,670 A’Dou! 142 00:10:24,680 --> 00:10:26,960 ♪ The promise we made together ♪ 143 00:10:27,540 --> 00:10:31,020 ♪ Forget about it, forget about it ♪ 144 00:10:31,200 --> 00:10:34,980 ♪ I’m the only one left ♪ 145 00:10:36,470 --> 00:10:38,550 Don’t be silly, A’Dou! 146 00:10:40,110 --> 00:10:41,200 Stand up! 147 00:10:41,400 --> 00:10:42,320 You stand up! 148 00:10:42,470 --> 00:10:44,520 Stand up, A’Dou! 149 00:10:45,150 --> 00:10:45,840 Master. 150 00:10:47,030 --> 00:10:47,590 I... 151 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:50,320 Finally I can be a general! 152 00:10:50,670 --> 00:10:53,110 I finally become your subordinate! 153 00:10:53,910 --> 00:10:56,880 A’Dou! You will be a general when you grow up. 154 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:58,200 I will take you away from here. 155 00:10:58,640 --> 00:11:01,030 You can’t die here, A’Dou! 156 00:11:01,200 --> 00:11:03,110 I take you away from here! 157 00:11:05,520 --> 00:11:06,200 Master. 158 00:11:06,920 --> 00:11:09,340 ♪ For the rest of the road ♪ 159 00:11:09,350 --> 00:11:10,470 I can do it. 160 00:11:11,320 --> 00:11:12,640 I can do it. 161 00:11:13,030 --> 00:11:13,840 No, you can’t! 162 00:11:13,960 --> 00:11:15,550 A’Dou, you can’t! 163 00:11:15,640 --> 00:11:19,440 A’Dou! Stand up! 164 00:11:19,450 --> 00:11:20,980 ♪ And turned to a grain of sand ♪ 165 00:11:22,470 --> 00:11:25,960 Daizhou is lost, no reinforcements! 166 00:11:27,280 --> 00:11:28,520 You little liar! 167 00:11:29,840 --> 00:11:31,000 I will kill you! 168 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:36,110 A’Dou! 169 00:12:10,280 --> 00:12:11,640 He said no reinforcement! 170 00:12:12,080 --> 00:12:13,150 Who are they? 171 00:12:13,550 --> 00:12:16,030 They are from Ashile Tribe who are in the disguise of reinforcements. 172 00:12:17,080 --> 00:12:20,110 Send a signal with the flag! Dispatch 10,000 soldiers! 173 00:12:20,960 --> 00:12:26,590 These people from Ashile Tribe cannot approach Shuozhou! 174 00:12:27,110 --> 00:12:28,200 Commandant Li, Commandant Li! 175 00:12:30,110 --> 00:12:31,670 Send a signal with the flag! Quickly! 176 00:12:31,840 --> 00:12:32,760 Be quick! 177 00:12:32,880 --> 00:12:34,110 Reinforce Commandant Li! 178 00:12:35,230 --> 00:12:36,080 Hurry up! 179 00:12:37,760 --> 00:12:38,280 Tegin! 180 00:12:38,470 --> 00:12:40,670 Ashile Sun’s plan has been ruined by that boy. 181 00:12:40,840 --> 00:12:41,840 What can we do? 182 00:12:41,960 --> 00:12:43,470 Why not lead the attack? 183 00:12:44,030 --> 00:12:46,080 The best hostage was killed by you. 184 00:12:46,280 --> 00:12:47,910 You sure arranged this well. 185 00:12:48,080 --> 00:12:48,640 Lead the attack? 186 00:12:48,790 --> 00:12:50,200 With such a few soldiers? 187 00:12:50,520 --> 00:12:51,400 Let’s step back first. 188 00:12:51,670 --> 00:12:52,910 Wait until they arrive. 189 00:12:53,910 --> 00:12:54,440 Yes. 190 00:12:54,910 --> 00:12:55,520 Retreat! 191 00:13:00,400 --> 00:13:00,910 Stop! 192 00:13:21,110 --> 00:13:24,000 Kill them! 193 00:14:44,280 --> 00:14:45,670 Bear Division! Retreat! 194 00:14:47,280 --> 00:14:47,710 Retreat! 195 00:14:47,960 --> 00:14:48,350 Retreat! 196 00:14:49,350 --> 00:14:49,760 Retreat! 197 00:14:55,350 --> 00:14:56,760 Tu Kashe is such a bastard! 198 00:14:56,910 --> 00:14:58,230 He escaped! 199 00:15:30,150 --> 00:15:32,550 Sun, they’re determined to fight to the death. 200 00:15:32,840 --> 00:15:34,520 At this rate, things won’t look good for us. 201 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:44,850 This stab... 202 00:15:47,340 --> 00:15:48,670 is for A’Dou. 203 00:15:48,910 --> 00:15:50,280 Don’t... don’t kill me. 204 00:15:53,230 --> 00:15:54,220 This kick... 205 00:15:54,220 --> 00:15:55,910 is for the people of Shuozhou. 206 00:16:07,640 --> 00:16:08,700 The oppressed will rise to win. 207 00:16:09,150 --> 00:16:10,840 Tu Kashe made us lose our chance. 208 00:16:11,790 --> 00:16:12,470 Let’s go. 209 00:16:31,910 --> 00:16:32,400 Go. 210 00:16:41,010 --> 00:16:42,120 This last slash... 211 00:16:44,980 --> 00:16:47,110 is for the warriors who died in battle. 212 00:16:47,280 --> 00:16:48,280 None of my business. 213 00:16:49,030 --> 00:16:50,470 No, don’t kill me. 214 00:17:50,260 --> 00:17:52,260 [The Tomb of General Dou] 215 00:18:13,220 --> 00:18:16,340 [The Tomb of General Dou] 216 00:18:31,350 --> 00:18:32,880 Though I don’t know who you are, 217 00:18:33,310 --> 00:18:34,830 you can’t be an ordinary person. 218 00:18:35,400 --> 00:18:36,590 I, A’Dou, live a poor life. 219 00:18:36,950 --> 00:18:39,350 Even if I died someday, I’m afraid that no one would realize it. 220 00:18:40,160 --> 00:18:42,350 If I can follow you and do something great, 221 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:44,110 it would be worth even if I’d die. 222 00:18:49,160 --> 00:18:50,830 Master, you are my future. 223 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:52,760 I will be with you no matter life or death. 224 00:18:54,920 --> 00:18:58,310 Since you take me as your master, we must have a formal ceremony. 225 00:18:59,350 --> 00:19:01,470 From now on, you are my apprentice. 226 00:19:02,070 --> 00:19:04,560 We will never betray each other. 227 00:19:11,920 --> 00:19:13,160 After I make contributions, 228 00:19:13,430 --> 00:19:16,230 you will call me General Dou! 229 00:19:23,560 --> 00:19:26,560 I am going be a general! 230 00:19:34,300 --> 00:19:35,940 [The Tomb of General Dou] 231 00:19:41,680 --> 00:19:44,040 Congratulations on General Dou’s triumph! 232 00:19:44,560 --> 00:19:47,160 Congratulations on General Dou’s triumph! 233 00:20:08,310 --> 00:20:11,040 Congratulations on General Dou’s triumph! 234 00:20:35,780 --> 00:20:36,900 [The Tomb of General Dou] 235 00:20:51,540 --> 00:20:53,660 [Governor Manor] 236 00:20:56,590 --> 00:20:59,350 Hand this letter to Ashile Sun. 237 00:21:00,340 --> 00:21:01,020 [To Tegin Sun] 238 00:21:01,110 --> 00:21:03,070 Master, we are fighting with each other now. 239 00:21:03,470 --> 00:21:05,400 Ashile Sun is their Tegin. 240 00:21:05,590 --> 00:21:07,470 Why would you write this? 241 00:21:08,160 --> 00:21:08,880 What? 242 00:21:10,520 --> 00:21:12,590 Are you afraid of me colluding with the enemy? 243 00:21:13,190 --> 00:21:14,110 I don’t dare. 244 00:21:16,190 --> 00:21:17,680 I was only joking. 245 00:21:18,590 --> 00:21:20,280 You have been with me for so many years. 246 00:21:20,710 --> 00:21:22,920 Have I ever done anything with no assurance? 247 00:21:23,400 --> 00:21:25,070 I have thought about all the possible consequences. 248 00:21:25,310 --> 00:21:26,760 Everything is under control. 249 00:21:28,950 --> 00:21:30,330 You just need to make sure 250 00:21:31,120 --> 00:21:32,880 to hand this letter to him. 251 00:21:33,710 --> 00:21:34,230 Yes. 252 00:21:38,920 --> 00:21:39,590 Governor. 253 00:21:41,310 --> 00:21:42,880 Governor, I have a plan. 254 00:21:43,920 --> 00:21:44,430 Go ahead. 255 00:21:44,760 --> 00:21:45,350 Governor. 256 00:21:45,710 --> 00:21:47,280 When the weather turns cold in September, the north wind will rise. 257 00:21:47,430 --> 00:21:48,800 We can pretend to retreat, 258 00:21:48,950 --> 00:21:50,680 and give up Shuozhou to the Eagle Division. 259 00:21:51,040 --> 00:21:53,070 We can set up potassium nitrate and dry wood in the city. 260 00:21:53,190 --> 00:21:54,830 As soon as Ashile Sun’s division comes, 261 00:21:54,920 --> 00:21:55,710 we’ll start a fire. 262 00:21:55,880 --> 00:21:56,820 Take advantage of the north wind, 263 00:21:56,830 --> 00:21:58,160 we’ll surely burn every single one of them. 264 00:22:04,310 --> 00:22:06,680 If their division continues to besiege the city, 265 00:22:07,070 --> 00:22:10,350 the provisions in the city can only feed our people for three days. 266 00:22:11,070 --> 00:22:14,190 According to your plan, both the evil and the innocent will be destroyed together. 267 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:17,920 All the people in Shuozhou will become refugees. 268 00:22:20,400 --> 00:22:21,230 Commandant Li. 269 00:22:21,670 --> 00:22:23,390 Between these two difficult choices, 270 00:22:23,390 --> 00:22:25,080 do you think the price we have to pay for the latter... 271 00:22:25,080 --> 00:22:26,520 is more worthwhile? 272 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:28,470 I... 273 00:22:41,350 --> 00:22:42,280 So in your opinion, 274 00:22:43,730 --> 00:22:47,430 why do I want to defend Shuozhou? 275 00:22:49,800 --> 00:22:52,980 What I’m defending is not just a fortress, 276 00:22:52,980 --> 00:22:56,470 but the people here and their good life. 277 00:22:56,640 --> 00:22:57,760 If not, 278 00:22:58,680 --> 00:23:04,880 I wouldn’t have surrendered to Tang Dynasty right after Li Yuan’s revolt. 279 00:23:06,920 --> 00:23:08,470 Now I think, 280 00:23:09,310 --> 00:23:12,640 battle or surrender are just strategies. 281 00:23:13,040 --> 00:23:15,470 People live a stable life without being suffered from battles. 282 00:23:15,760 --> 00:23:17,190 That’s the most important. 283 00:23:20,350 --> 00:23:24,280 These are also the principles I’ve been holding onto it in my heart. 284 00:23:25,560 --> 00:23:26,160 Governor. 285 00:23:27,470 --> 00:23:31,000 Are you thinking of surrendering to Ashile Tribe? 286 00:23:34,520 --> 00:23:37,400 Did A’Dou and those dead soldiers die in vain? 287 00:23:42,710 --> 00:23:43,350 Commandant Li. 288 00:23:43,950 --> 00:23:45,400 Calm down. 289 00:23:46,400 --> 00:23:49,430 I was just drawing an analogy. 290 00:23:51,950 --> 00:23:53,280 Sorry for being rude. 291 00:23:54,640 --> 00:23:55,760 Fine, Commandant Li. 292 00:23:56,040 --> 00:23:57,110 It’s late now. 293 00:23:57,760 --> 00:24:01,110 As for the strategy, I already have made a plan. 294 00:24:01,800 --> 00:24:04,070 We can discuss tomorrow. 295 00:24:05,640 --> 00:24:06,110 Yes. 296 00:24:53,760 --> 00:24:55,710 Tegin really came here alone. 297 00:24:56,310 --> 00:24:57,640 I admire your courage. 298 00:24:59,190 --> 00:25:01,460 I’m very pleased to meet you, Governor of Shuozhou, Gongsun Heng. 299 00:25:01,760 --> 00:25:03,040 Since you invited me here, 300 00:25:03,640 --> 00:25:04,830 you wouldn’t set any traps. 301 00:25:06,470 --> 00:25:07,230 Besides, 302 00:25:09,160 --> 00:25:10,190 aren’t you the same? 303 00:25:12,520 --> 00:25:14,950 What do you want to discuss with me? 304 00:25:15,760 --> 00:25:16,470 You can just cut to the chase. 305 00:25:17,520 --> 00:25:19,110 If Shuozhou surrenders to you, 306 00:25:20,070 --> 00:25:24,070 would you guarantee never harming the people here? 307 00:25:32,680 --> 00:25:36,520 If I take advantage of the north wind to burn the city, 308 00:25:37,160 --> 00:25:41,190 though I won’t expect Eagle Division to die with me, 309 00:25:42,310 --> 00:25:46,560 all you get would be ashes of Shuozhou at that time. 310 00:25:46,710 --> 00:25:50,710 I think, Tegin won’t be satisfied with this, right? 311 00:25:52,230 --> 00:25:56,040 If you wanted to do that, you wouldn’t have waited till today. 312 00:25:56,800 --> 00:25:58,310 Nor would you threaten me like this. 313 00:25:59,350 --> 00:26:00,710 This is not a threat. 314 00:26:03,470 --> 00:26:04,800 It’s just a request. 315 00:26:05,680 --> 00:26:09,800 I’m really curious why you would ask me this. 316 00:26:11,760 --> 00:26:13,160 We have been in battles for so long, 317 00:26:13,590 --> 00:26:15,110 the casualties of Shouzhou Army are heavy. 318 00:26:15,760 --> 00:26:19,880 Am I a softhearted man in your eyes? 319 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:24,350 When you Eagle Division burnt the granary, 320 00:26:25,280 --> 00:26:27,680 you could have burnt the surrounding houses together. 321 00:26:28,680 --> 00:26:31,280 I could only save people first. 322 00:26:32,280 --> 00:26:33,830 But you didn’t do that. 323 00:26:35,040 --> 00:26:36,430 You spared their lives, 324 00:26:37,000 --> 00:26:39,310 and informed me so that I could come in time. 325 00:26:40,560 --> 00:26:43,800 That meant you didn’t want to kill innocent people. 326 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:49,190 These years, you led Eagle Division fighting in many battlefields. 327 00:26:49,520 --> 00:26:52,920 I have already heard about some of your styles. 328 00:26:54,230 --> 00:26:58,280 I believe that you have the ability, 329 00:26:58,830 --> 00:27:01,350 and the aspiration to save their lives. 330 00:27:03,800 --> 00:27:04,760 But, 331 00:27:06,880 --> 00:27:12,110 these years I have fought with Ashile Tribe for so many times. 332 00:27:13,000 --> 00:27:17,000 Ashile Tribe hates me and Shuozhou so much. 333 00:27:17,880 --> 00:27:21,040 Now, since I am going to give Shuozhou to you, 334 00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:24,470 then I have to be sincere. 335 00:27:27,120 --> 00:27:28,470 I will give you... 336 00:27:29,040 --> 00:27:31,150 a gift that will satisfy, 337 00:27:31,790 --> 00:27:33,950 relieve, and appease... 338 00:27:33,950 --> 00:27:35,560 all of the soldiers in the Ashile Tribe. 339 00:27:38,350 --> 00:27:41,110 I won’t put you in a difficult position, Tegin. 340 00:27:42,310 --> 00:27:43,350 Have you thought it through? 341 00:27:45,280 --> 00:27:47,000 Is it really worth it to give everything up like this? 342 00:27:48,190 --> 00:27:51,040 When it comes to certain things, there’s no turning back. 343 00:27:53,680 --> 00:27:55,070 It’s just a gift. 344 00:27:56,160 --> 00:27:58,560 Comparing to the safety of people in Shuozhou, 345 00:28:00,160 --> 00:28:01,160 it’s nothing. 346 00:28:03,710 --> 00:28:04,430 I... 347 00:28:05,880 --> 00:28:06,680 have no regrets. 348 00:28:14,360 --> 00:28:15,390 I finally know 349 00:28:16,760 --> 00:28:19,080 how you got the name “the protector of the people”. 350 00:28:20,430 --> 00:28:21,400 No worries, Governor. 351 00:28:22,520 --> 00:28:26,110 I agree with your proposal. 352 00:28:26,830 --> 00:28:27,880 I will surely keep my promise. 353 00:28:28,560 --> 00:28:29,160 Okay. 354 00:28:29,830 --> 00:28:35,230 Then I will say thank you for all my people in Shuozhou here. 355 00:28:48,020 --> 00:28:53,540 [Governor Manor] 356 00:28:55,040 --> 00:28:56,400 These days we are in so many battles, 357 00:28:56,760 --> 00:28:57,830 we have defended for so many days. 358 00:28:57,950 --> 00:28:58,920 It’s been hard for everyone. 359 00:28:59,710 --> 00:29:00,820 It’s not that serious, Governor. 360 00:29:01,190 --> 00:29:02,160 You’ve done your best for the people here, 361 00:29:02,280 --> 00:29:03,920 It’s much harder for you. 362 00:29:04,950 --> 00:29:05,470 Yes. 363 00:29:05,760 --> 00:29:07,190 Master is like our backbone. 364 00:29:07,680 --> 00:29:08,740 As long as Master is here, 365 00:29:08,740 --> 00:29:11,060 people of Shuozhou won’t be afraid of the enemy 366 00:29:11,060 --> 00:29:12,310 and will unite together to defend the city. 367 00:29:15,350 --> 00:29:16,880 This time we lost too much. 368 00:29:17,310 --> 00:29:18,760 For all the casualties, 369 00:29:18,950 --> 00:29:20,760 we have to do well in comfort and compensation. 370 00:29:20,950 --> 00:29:21,880 As soon as we get our chance, 371 00:29:22,070 --> 00:29:25,590 we have to send someone to Chang’an to report our situation. 372 00:29:25,760 --> 00:29:26,760 And ask for support. 373 00:29:27,520 --> 00:29:30,190 These years, Shuozhou’s harvest has been not good enough. 374 00:29:30,920 --> 00:29:33,830 Now our granary got burnt and the fields got damaged, 375 00:29:34,950 --> 00:29:36,640 one disaster after another. 376 00:29:37,110 --> 00:29:39,110 How can we get through this spring season? 377 00:29:39,830 --> 00:29:41,830 What about the livelihood next year? 378 00:29:43,520 --> 00:29:46,590 You have to consider these things carefully. 379 00:29:51,470 --> 00:29:53,560 In the future, there will be a lot to take care of in Shuozhou. 380 00:29:53,560 --> 00:29:56,080 I hope all of you will do your best. 381 00:29:56,680 --> 00:29:57,520 I hereby 382 00:29:58,120 --> 00:29:59,800 thank everyone in advance 383 00:30:00,230 --> 00:30:01,520 on behalf of the army and the people in Shuozhou. 384 00:30:02,280 --> 00:30:03,190 There’s no need for that, Governor. 385 00:30:03,400 --> 00:30:05,160 These are our duties. 386 00:30:05,310 --> 00:30:06,470 No need to say thanks. 387 00:30:07,000 --> 00:30:08,190 I am thanking you 388 00:30:09,320 --> 00:30:10,910 for your deep kindness 389 00:30:11,390 --> 00:30:13,430 on behalf of the army and people. 390 00:30:15,190 --> 00:30:15,950 Commandant Li, 391 00:30:17,640 --> 00:30:19,470 it’s hard to turn down the warm-hearted offer of the Governor. 392 00:30:20,190 --> 00:30:23,470 Just accept it and drink this cup of wine. 393 00:30:30,110 --> 00:30:30,590 Here. 394 00:30:38,590 --> 00:30:40,280 It’s millet wine made by Madam. 395 00:30:40,680 --> 00:30:41,950 It’s so sweet and mellow! 396 00:30:42,350 --> 00:30:43,310 It’s hard for you to have rest. 397 00:30:43,470 --> 00:30:45,110 Drink more if you like. 398 00:30:45,710 --> 00:30:46,710 Today is our family feast. 399 00:30:46,880 --> 00:30:48,000 Make yourself at home. 400 00:30:49,190 --> 00:30:50,710 Yuan’er. 401 00:30:51,830 --> 00:30:53,040 Put that wooden sword down. 402 00:30:53,190 --> 00:30:54,880 Can you play after lunch? 403 00:30:55,110 --> 00:30:55,950 Okay. 404 00:30:57,350 --> 00:30:59,430 Yuan’er just got this wooden sword today. 405 00:30:59,590 --> 00:31:00,800 She refuses to put it down. 406 00:31:01,040 --> 00:31:02,230 I asked her why. 407 00:31:02,430 --> 00:31:06,070 She said that she wants to be like Brother Li, Brother Dou and her father, 408 00:31:06,310 --> 00:31:08,350 to defend people and help the weak. 409 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:10,800 Then Yuan’er has to grow up faster. 410 00:31:11,190 --> 00:31:12,110 As soon as you grow up, 411 00:31:12,310 --> 00:31:14,350 you can punish the evils with your Brother Li. 412 00:31:16,950 --> 00:31:18,040 That would be so good! 413 00:31:18,350 --> 00:31:18,950 Yuan Niang, 414 00:31:19,230 --> 00:31:20,680 say thanks to Brother Li. 415 00:31:22,430 --> 00:31:24,000 If Yuan Niang really likes this, 416 00:31:24,470 --> 00:31:26,280 practices some martial arts. 417 00:31:27,310 --> 00:31:30,680 If one day Father cannot be with you, 418 00:31:31,950 --> 00:31:33,470 you can protect yourself, 419 00:31:33,640 --> 00:31:35,070 and won’t be bullied by bad people. 420 00:31:35,640 --> 00:31:37,590 Why can’t Father be with me? 421 00:31:45,400 --> 00:31:46,470 Silly girl. 422 00:31:47,470 --> 00:31:49,040 Won’t you get married in this life? 423 00:31:49,230 --> 00:31:50,710 Do you want to stay with me, 424 00:31:50,880 --> 00:31:52,070 and be an old maid? 425 00:31:55,000 --> 00:31:57,400 Madam, a toast to you too. 426 00:31:59,760 --> 00:32:03,310 These years, I’ve focused on my job. 427 00:32:05,110 --> 00:32:07,400 Thanks for your hard work at home, 428 00:32:07,800 --> 00:32:09,110 taking care of the wounded, 429 00:32:10,040 --> 00:32:11,350 taking care of the logistics, 430 00:32:12,400 --> 00:32:14,640 as well as comforting bereaved families. 431 00:32:14,950 --> 00:32:16,520 You’ve been working hard. 432 00:32:19,350 --> 00:32:21,070 Even our Yuan’er, 433 00:32:21,350 --> 00:32:25,110 has been looked after and educated by you. 434 00:32:26,950 --> 00:32:32,000 I really don’t know how to pay back for all these you have done for me. 435 00:32:40,560 --> 00:32:42,000 We have the same goal, 436 00:32:42,350 --> 00:32:43,880 we share the same feeling. 437 00:32:44,800 --> 00:32:46,880 No need to say thanks. 438 00:32:49,040 --> 00:32:50,190 You have your principles. 439 00:32:50,800 --> 00:32:52,470 This is also my choice. 440 00:32:53,830 --> 00:32:58,430 I said you could do anything you want. 441 00:32:58,830 --> 00:33:01,230 Although I am just a woman at home, 442 00:33:02,190 --> 00:33:04,350 but I will keep my pace with you, 443 00:33:05,310 --> 00:33:08,560 and walk on the same path with you. 444 00:33:26,470 --> 00:33:27,070 Madam, 445 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:30,230 you have to take care of yourself. 446 00:33:31,950 --> 00:33:33,400 Now autumn comes, 447 00:33:34,520 --> 00:33:35,920 take good care of yourself. 448 00:33:37,070 --> 00:33:38,520 Or when it comes to winter, 449 00:33:39,520 --> 00:33:43,110 your hands and feet would be cold again, 450 00:33:44,160 --> 00:33:45,470 and also suffer from insomnia. 451 00:34:06,160 --> 00:34:07,920 Don’t worry about me. 452 00:34:08,800 --> 00:34:10,190 Winter is hard, 453 00:34:10,630 --> 00:34:12,870 but the spring will come. 454 00:34:35,430 --> 00:34:37,030 The spring will come. 455 00:34:43,630 --> 00:34:44,360 Come on. 456 00:34:45,470 --> 00:34:46,750 We need another drink. 457 00:34:47,360 --> 00:34:50,080 This one is for Shuozhou. 458 00:34:50,630 --> 00:34:53,020 After experiencing this calamity, I hope Shuozhou will be blessed 459 00:34:53,020 --> 00:34:57,080 with good weather, have good harvests, just like things used to be. 460 00:34:58,120 --> 00:35:00,040 With you here, it will definitely happen. 461 00:35:02,600 --> 00:35:03,120 Come on. 462 00:35:20,140 --> 00:35:24,580 [Protect the Country and Pacify the People] 463 00:35:26,870 --> 00:35:28,870 Governor, did you ask me to stay behind 464 00:35:29,080 --> 00:35:30,600 because you have other orders? 465 00:35:35,670 --> 00:35:38,120 Commandant Li, please sit down. 466 00:35:39,800 --> 00:35:40,390 Please. 467 00:35:52,080 --> 00:35:55,000 This is the defense map of Shuozhou. 468 00:35:55,840 --> 00:36:01,800 All the inventory material, grain depots and treasury are indicated here. 469 00:36:05,390 --> 00:36:06,560 And this token, 470 00:36:07,520 --> 00:36:11,190 you can deploy all the defending troops of Shuozhou with this, 471 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:14,000 as well as all the people in my manor. 472 00:36:16,080 --> 00:36:17,600 Why are you handing me these? 473 00:36:18,320 --> 00:36:20,150 All the troops of Shuozhou listen to your orders. 474 00:36:20,630 --> 00:36:22,520 Why are you handing me this token? 475 00:36:23,520 --> 00:36:25,840 Shuozhou’s defending troops only listened to my orders 476 00:36:26,670 --> 00:36:30,760 because I’ve always been here. 477 00:36:32,430 --> 00:36:33,040 Governor, 478 00:36:34,230 --> 00:36:35,040 what do you mean? 479 00:36:36,920 --> 00:36:38,310 I’ve made up my mind. 480 00:36:39,190 --> 00:36:40,710 Tomorrow, we’ll open the city gates and surrender. 481 00:36:43,560 --> 00:36:45,600 Ashile Sun has also already promised me 482 00:36:46,960 --> 00:36:49,120 that he would keep my people safe. 483 00:36:52,080 --> 00:36:52,910 The cost... 484 00:36:53,520 --> 00:36:54,470 What’s the cost? 485 00:36:56,430 --> 00:36:57,280 Cost... 486 00:36:58,080 --> 00:36:59,560 The cost is... 487 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,670 my head. 488 00:37:08,520 --> 00:37:09,190 Governor! 489 00:37:09,760 --> 00:37:11,040 Please give me some more time. 490 00:37:11,360 --> 00:37:13,280 I’ll definitely come up with a foolproof plan. 491 00:37:13,840 --> 00:37:15,560 This is already the best option we have. 492 00:37:15,710 --> 00:37:16,430 Governor! 493 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:17,430 For these years, 494 00:37:17,630 --> 00:37:21,000 Ashile Tribe never occupied Shuozhou once. 495 00:37:21,560 --> 00:37:24,000 So to the troops of Shuozhou, 496 00:37:24,280 --> 00:37:25,260 as long as I am here, 497 00:37:25,260 --> 00:37:28,670 they would never surrender even if they’re down to their last stand. 498 00:37:30,390 --> 00:37:34,280 But to Ashile Tribe, I have defended the border for so many years, 499 00:37:34,840 --> 00:37:37,280 their Great Khan has lost countless battles against me. 500 00:37:37,520 --> 00:37:39,320 He hates me to the core. 501 00:37:40,230 --> 00:37:42,280 Now only by giving him my head, 502 00:37:43,040 --> 00:37:45,630 can I dispel his doubts and resentment. 503 00:37:48,840 --> 00:37:50,280 This is also the only way 504 00:37:51,150 --> 00:37:54,120 to get the people in the city a chance of survival. 505 00:37:55,520 --> 00:37:57,190 No! I don’t agree. 506 00:37:57,560 --> 00:37:58,910 We must have other choices. 507 00:38:04,920 --> 00:38:07,400 Being able to entrust the lives of the people in Shuozhou 508 00:38:07,400 --> 00:38:09,230 to a Tang Princess... 509 00:38:09,520 --> 00:38:12,150 and commit an act of benevolence 510 00:38:13,120 --> 00:38:14,470 is considered a happy ending for me. 511 00:38:16,320 --> 00:38:18,670 Princess Yongning is very smart. 512 00:38:18,870 --> 00:38:21,840 You still have a lot to do in the future, 513 00:38:22,840 --> 00:38:24,470 and a long journey ahead of you. 514 00:38:25,840 --> 00:38:27,150 You can’t die now. 515 00:38:28,870 --> 00:38:30,230 You know who I am, Governor? 516 00:38:32,190 --> 00:38:35,840 The guy who chased you called you Princess Yongning. 517 00:38:36,040 --> 00:38:37,150 Princess Yongning, 518 00:38:37,800 --> 00:38:39,320 any last words? 519 00:38:42,280 --> 00:38:43,710 I fought with him before. 520 00:38:44,190 --> 00:38:46,280 From his martial arts, 521 00:38:46,600 --> 00:38:49,910 I knew he must be an imperial guard from the court. 522 00:38:50,630 --> 00:38:54,040 He traveled so far to Shuozhou just to kill you. 523 00:38:54,190 --> 00:38:57,190 But he didn’t have an official arrest warrant on him. 524 00:38:58,390 --> 00:39:00,040 Apart from the former crown prince’s subordinate, 525 00:39:00,190 --> 00:39:01,390 who else would you be? 526 00:39:04,390 --> 00:39:07,520 Actually to me, 527 00:39:07,910 --> 00:39:10,000 it’s not important who you are. 528 00:39:12,520 --> 00:39:14,900 From the first time when we met, 529 00:39:14,900 --> 00:39:16,760 you saved my wife and Yuan’er with a trick, 530 00:39:17,520 --> 00:39:20,760 I knew that you are not an ordinary person. 531 00:39:21,950 --> 00:39:25,390 No matter what you wanted from me from the beginning, 532 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:31,950 I was sure that you had no bad intention towards me and Shuozhou. 533 00:39:33,470 --> 00:39:36,870 So I would like to keep you beside me. 534 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,150 But, 535 00:39:42,630 --> 00:39:47,760 I can’t wait till the day you achieve your goal. 536 00:39:51,870 --> 00:39:54,630 Governor, my name is Li Changge. 537 00:39:55,600 --> 00:39:57,230 I’m the daughter of Prince Li Jiancheng. 538 00:39:57,840 --> 00:39:59,820 I have not been Princess Yongning for a long time now. 539 00:40:00,840 --> 00:40:03,840 Now I just want to fight by your side. 540 00:40:04,870 --> 00:40:06,360 Please recall your order! 541 00:40:06,520 --> 00:40:08,430 Changge will spare no effort to defend Shuozhou! 542 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:12,430 Princess! 543 00:40:12,630 --> 00:40:13,870 Princess! No. 544 00:40:14,760 --> 00:40:15,470 Princess! 545 00:40:16,710 --> 00:40:17,870 I’ve been loyal and righteous all my life. 546 00:40:18,600 --> 00:40:19,760 At this moment, 547 00:40:20,390 --> 00:40:22,230 I cannot overstep my bounds. 548 00:40:23,950 --> 00:40:26,190 I’m the one who should be on my knees right now. 549 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:28,760 Princess, 550 00:40:29,800 --> 00:40:33,000 you have such a deep affection towards the people in Shuozhou, 551 00:40:34,040 --> 00:40:35,080 please receive my bow. 552 00:40:36,520 --> 00:40:37,080 Governor! 553 00:40:37,230 --> 00:40:38,390 Please stand up, Governor. 554 00:40:39,190 --> 00:40:40,670 How can I receive this? 555 00:40:41,120 --> 00:40:41,950 Stand up please. 556 00:40:43,150 --> 00:40:43,800 Please. 557 00:40:45,150 --> 00:40:45,870 Princess, 558 00:40:48,840 --> 00:40:50,390 I still have something to ask of you. 559 00:40:51,270 --> 00:40:52,350 At this point, 560 00:40:53,480 --> 00:40:55,480 this is the only thing I can’t let go of. 561 00:40:58,310 --> 00:40:59,480 My Yuan’er 562 00:41:00,080 --> 00:41:01,920 is still a little girl. 563 00:41:04,230 --> 00:41:04,910 I know, 564 00:41:06,120 --> 00:41:07,560 after I die, 565 00:41:08,320 --> 00:41:10,950 my wife would not marry anyone else. 566 00:41:15,320 --> 00:41:18,390 So please, Princess. 567 00:41:18,710 --> 00:41:24,520 Try your best to take care of them. 568 00:41:28,520 --> 00:41:33,710 I will say thanks for them here. 569 00:41:37,390 --> 00:41:38,000 Governor, 570 00:41:39,120 --> 00:41:40,950 you should watch Yuan’er growing up. 571 00:41:41,630 --> 00:41:42,520 Governor! 572 00:41:44,390 --> 00:41:45,670 Recall your order! 573 00:41:46,840 --> 00:41:48,840 Recall your order! Governor! 574 00:41:50,360 --> 00:41:54,360 I will bless them to be safe and sound from Heaven. 575 00:41:56,560 --> 00:41:57,430 Senior Qin. 576 00:41:58,470 --> 00:41:59,910 Take Princess down so she can rest. 577 00:42:01,360 --> 00:42:02,080 Governor! 578 00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:03,230 Governor! 579 00:42:04,150 --> 00:42:05,040 Governor! 580 00:42:17,980 --> 00:42:21,390 ♫ The heart gradually responds, ♫ 581 00:42:21,590 --> 00:42:23,700 ♫ gradually revives, ♫ 582 00:42:24,070 --> 00:42:26,980 ♫ gradually swims towards you. ♫ 583 00:42:27,390 --> 00:42:30,540 ♫ Before bidding farewell, ♫ 584 00:42:31,630 --> 00:42:33,870 ♫ we expect an encounter. ♫ 585 00:42:36,180 --> 00:42:40,020 ♫ Entwist your figure, ♫ 586 00:42:40,350 --> 00:42:44,780 ♫ and lock it into my tender dream. ♫ 587 00:42:45,500 --> 00:42:47,780 ♫ Before the daybreak, ♫ 588 00:42:48,180 --> 00:42:50,390 ♫ through the obsession of love, ♫ 589 00:42:50,670 --> 00:42:54,460 ♫ the longing flows. ♫ 590 00:42:54,500 --> 00:42:57,670 ♫ There’s always a moment ♫ 591 00:42:57,870 --> 00:43:03,260 ♫ which burns down the wastelands in my heart. ♫ 592 00:43:03,670 --> 00:43:07,020 ♫ There’s always solicitude ♫ 593 00:43:07,110 --> 00:43:13,780 ♫ which freezes everything between you and me. ♫ 594 00:43:13,830 --> 00:43:16,150 ♫ Meet each other in different time. ♫ 595 00:43:16,220 --> 00:43:18,500 ♫ Encourage each other in different worlds. ♫ 596 00:43:18,500 --> 00:43:22,980 ♫ My longings become a cocoon, ♫ 597 00:43:23,070 --> 00:43:25,430 ♫ layer after layer. ♫ 598 00:43:25,830 --> 00:43:27,780 ♫ It turns into eternity. ♫ 599 00:43:27,870 --> 00:43:33,740 ♫ The cocoon in the dark night. ♫ 600 00:43:38,350 --> 00:43:41,910 ♫ There’s always a moment ♫ 601 00:43:42,150 --> 00:43:47,460 ♫ which burns down the wastelands in my heart. ♫ 602 00:43:47,780 --> 00:43:51,070 ♫ There’s always solicitude ♫ 603 00:43:51,390 --> 00:43:57,700 ♫ which freezes everything between you and me. ♫ 604 00:43:57,700 --> 00:44:00,260 ♫ Meet each other in different time. ♫ 605 00:44:00,260 --> 00:44:02,620 ♫ Encourage each other in different worlds. ♫ 606 00:44:02,630 --> 00:44:07,100 ♫ My longings become a cocoon, ♫ 607 00:44:07,110 --> 00:44:09,830 ♫ layer after layer. ♫ 608 00:44:09,980 --> 00:44:11,980 ♫ It turns into eternity. ♫ 609 00:44:11,980 --> 00:44:18,390 ♫ The cocoon in the dark night. ♫ 610 00:44:25,530 --> 00:44:27,560 ♫ It is sleepless. ♫ 611 00:44:35,450 --> 00:44:40,690 The Long Ballad