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(A military mystery that lasts for 2000 years)

(12 years after Gaozu of Han's death)

(The grand tutor Liu Xuan took his students to the site of Hongmen Banquet)

(To look at the place where Gaozu outwitted Xiang Yu)

Emperor Gaozu had great reputation and authority

His civil officials were all of great talents

His military officials were all heroes

Look! Why are there are no characters on these tablets

That's weird

Let's not care about those tablets.

A start to preparing for the memorial ceremony

Let's go!

Gaozu cornered Xiang Yu with a clever plan

He mobilized his forces to Xianyang

Which was unparalleled in the world

By ambushing Xiang Yu on all sides in the end

Gaozu totally beaten Xiang Yu

And force him to commit suicide by the Wujiang River

He... Tutor

Whose memorial tablets are these for'?

How dare you raise

such a random question while I'm talking?

Hurry up! Are the sacrificial offerings?

for the ceremony ready yet?

Yes!

Tutor, where should Emperor Gaozu sit?

Kid, this is the result of not paying attention to my class

The monarch should face south

Xiang Yu used to call himself the monarch back in the days

So he surely faces south

Then Gaozu could only face north

Since it is impossible to sit next to Xiang Yu

Come here now and prepare to bow down. Hurry up

Your majesty Gaozu, we are here to salute you

Ghost!

I don't mean to meddle

It's just that I saw you paying tribute

To the wrong direction

So I feel I have to...

You are a human being

Who are you'?

You don't think Gaozu should face north?

This is the memorial tablet for Gaozu

Sir! Then whose memorial tablets are

behind Gaozu's for'?

They are the most important people in Gaozu's life!

Then why are there no names on the tablets?

Right

If possible, Emperor Gaozu would love

to write their names on

Whose tablet is it on the opposite for'?

No one other than Xiang Yu!

Why did Gaozu make a tablet for his biggest enemy in his life'?

That's nonsense!

The story of Liu and Xiang

Should begin with the first time they met

First Qin Emperor was planned to conduct imperial that day

Since he got independence with violence

Since people were angry about his tyranny

The guarding soldiers were extraordinarily vigilant

Xiang Yu and his people pretended to be Qin officials

And were prepared assassinate the Qin Emperor

Action

My Lord!

Who are they?

There's no time if we don't take action now

Protect his majesty!

Who is he?

Take the assassins!

Let's shoot arrows!

Your Majesty!

Retreat

Even though the assassination failed

Liu and Xiang appreciated each other

And formed the insurgent army together

If King Huai of Chu hadn't sown discord between them

They might never become enemies

King Huai of Chu was just a temporary king

How could he manipulate Liu and Xiang?

As the head of insurgent army

King Huai of Chu knew that Liu and Xiang were quite ambitious

Once Qin was defeated

He would be useless and eliminated by them

So he quickly sought help from three goddesses of war

Your goddess, please give me some advices to save my country

Even though Xiang and Liu are fighting against Qin together now

Their powers have been fully developed

They will both surely covet the Qin imperial seal

I am now offering a stratagem where

There's only benefits for us in both situations

You could issue a decree:

Who ever take the Qin capital Xianyang

First would be the Lord of Qin

They will compete for that position

So you could benefit from their fight.

(3 days after the issuance of decree, Xiang and Liu jointly chased Qin army.)

Forward general Xiang Bo is here

I find out that Jin Hu

Have already taken 100,000 reinforcements to outflank us

They have taken off and will be here within 3 hours

If we are outflanked at both front and back

We will definitely lose

We have to take Chengyang Guan before they come.

Otherwise...

Left general Liu Bang will be here any minute

Long Ju, Pass my order to him

Xiang Yu has thousands of soldiers

Why do we have to be the spearhead?

Fan Kuai, we are allies

And there's no difference between you and me here

Xiao He, why do we have to obey Xiang Yu?

Xiahou Ying, he is the leader of our army

He must have his reason for us to be the spearhead

You don't need to go if you are afraid

My lord, I'm not afraid at all

But I don't know about the one on my right...

Fan Kuai, you nearly died many times anyway

What is the oath of our insurgent army, brothers?

Defeat the tyrannical Qin, save the people

Where shall we go after the war'?

Let go back to our hometown

What are we going to do when we return home

Drink the local alcohol!

Shoot the arrows

Xiang Zhuang do it for me

Yes

Surround them

Liu Bang is seeking death by coming here

Why hasn't Xiang Yu sent any reinforcement?

Obviously, Xiang Yu wants us to die

My lord, why don't you send out troops?

I'm waiting for one person

He may control the order, but we control the war

Let's Retreat!

Retreat

Trying to escape

General Jin Hu is here!

That's the person I'm waiting for is finally here

Let' check the backside

Damn it! It's a trap!

We got ambushed!

General, look!

Lord Xiang

Go back!

Have you heard of King of Huai Chu's decree?

Whoever enters Xianyang first could be the Lord of Qin?

I've heard about it

Zhang Han leads the last troop of Qin's army

He is preparing to travel fast and overnight to Xianyang to provide assistance

Therefore I decided to send out my troops immediately to prevent this

Once we beat them, Xianyang will surrender

And it would be very easy to get the imperial seal

How over the rescue forces are so big

That this battle will be dangerous

So I need someone to send Yu Ji home

Who do you entrust to do this?

You.

(Peng City, 2 years 890)

Madam

Yu Ji, we are running late! Hurry up!

Flowers blossom in the misty rain

Spring breeze blows the small building

My home is another world

There's always an umbrella waiting for you

These are all scenes of my hometown

Wild wind comes... Stop!

Sir!

Foreman How dare you?

Singing a Chu's song in front of Qin's officials!

Sir!

Yu Ji

Sir

Chu has been defeated by Qin

And Chu's people have become people of Qin

Why shouldn't a song of Chu become a song of Qin?

Flowers blossom in the misty rain

Spring breeze blows the small building

My home is another world

You sing this song very well

I'm also from Chu

Well

if you say you are a civilian of Qin

I demand you to take your clothes off

So everyone could know whether you are a Qin or a Chu

Or you only have Chu in your heart

If you don't take off your clothes

I will kill this guy!

Strip

Take off your clothes quickly!

Carry on! Strip

Why?

I don't want you to get involved!

Do you like me?

Keep taking your clothes off now

Or I will kill him!

Do you want to be with me?

Yes, I do

You are playing with fire

Hero! It's me!

How about we become sworn brothers today?

Take care of your sister-in-law for me!

What's up?

Why are you so quiet?

Did someone piss you off'?

My Lord

Xiang Yu asking you to send Yu Ji home

It's clear that Xiang Yu plans to stop you from contending for Xianyang

Xiang Yu is the leader of our army

He should be Lord Qin!

This is a world affair!

Why he has to be the lord'?

My Lord, a true man living in a time of great changes

Should make prompt decisions

The first one reaching Xianyang will be the Lord Qin

Besides, it is King Huai'of Chu's order

It will be too late to regret when the opportunity passes

Xiao He! How could you be on their side?

I thought you knew me!

My lord, I know you the best...

What do you know about me?

You...

You have changed

When I followed you and left home

I have told you once that

No matter what you said I will believe in you

You promised to overthrow Qin

And save the people out of their miserable lives

Have you forgotten the promise?

If you have truly forgotten the promise

Please kill me now!

My Lord, you are underestimating yourself

The country expects your benevolence and clemency

If people are suffering because of Xiang Yu

Would you sit aside and do nothing about it?

The generals and soldiers have been following you for many years

All they want is to become people of power and influence and

Leave their names and legacies in the history

If they know you don't have the aspiration of winning the throne

Generals and soldiers may lose their morale

Our years of effort would also be wasted

Brothers, it's my fault!

I promise to win Xianyang

I will give up the small benevolence

And fight for the major justice

Bring peace to the common people!

Great, My lord!

Yu Ji

Do you know how to ride a horse?

Riding a horse'?

Why are we changing directions?

This route is much safer

Have you ever thought of the reason?

Why lord Xiang asks me to send you home?

He wants you to keep me safe

I will never leave the woman

that I love

As I know

I could take the best care of her

It's a blessing to be able to trust others

But sometimes things do change

And you can't control it

Yu Ji...

Leave her alone!

It's Liu Bang! You can take whatever you want!

There are some horses

I'll revenge for the dead Qin soldiers!

My Lute Stop chasing!

We'll soon be there. Hurry up!

Brothers, we have arrived to Xianyang!

We are here in Xianyang!

Xianyang!

My lord, our army could enter Xianyang soon!

My lord

Liu Bang and his followers,

in the name of sending Yu Ji home

Have taken the Xianyang city!

He has only several thousand of soldiers

How could he take over the city?

Your Majesty

I assume you do not understand

My reason to persuade you to surrender

That's because I respect you

I admire Your Majesty's love for the people

And will to reform at such a young age

Unfortunately, your day has gone!

Our army lead by Xiang Yu

ls so huge and the soldiers are so fierce that

there's nothing they cannot conquer

We have conquered most of the country

Xianyans is the only city left in your Qin Empire

Now you're still protecting this city against us

Do you want to further deepen the First Qin Emperor's sins?

Traitor! How dare you to consider our Emperor as a coward!

Our reinforcements will soon arrive!

Come! Take down these traitors!

General Yin, Stop!

General Yin, if the reinforcements can arrive

Will you be talking to us now?

They've already been annihilated by Xiang Yu!

You won't hide this significant information

from his Majesty, will you?

Your Majesty, I've completed my task

Lord Xiang will be here any minute

I'll return to report to him now!

General, wait!

Where's Yu Ji?

She's... with Liu Bang

Long Ju, inform Yafu immediately

To meet me on the way to Xianyang

And help me taking Xianyang back

Yes, My lord

Liu Bang

Liu Bang, Do you want to be the Emperor?

Who wouldn't want to!

Do you think I can become the Emperor?

Ladies and gentlemen, come and have a look

We have placed the Weiqi

Make yours bets now, my master alone will play against ten people

And of course, if we lose

The bets will also be one to ten, make yours bets now

For those who have got guts.

Come over and bet now

Let me tell you

The best Weiqi player is Fan Zeng, Xiang Yu's military counselor

But surprisingly this person is also so brilliant

He could control ten games at one time

It's amazing!

Don't miss chance, made your bet now

Folks, it's rather easy to beat them all

I'm just planning to make them lose

at the same time

Sorry!

First five games to go eight and nine

Yes Master

Lose again

Sorry!

I won't play with you again!

The other five games flat seven and eight

Oh! My god!

Master, we have won a lot

Sir, I'm Xiao He. May I know your name?

I've heard so much about you

My name is Zhang Liang

Mr. Zhang, you are the descendant of Han State's eminent family

I am so lucky to have you to assist me.

Thank you very much!

Have I ever said that I'll assist you?

Right! It is my fault to make such a rash arrangements

I don't know how to treat intellectuals properly!

I apologize on behalf of my lord!

If you want my assistance

I need to know your General Liu's ambition!

The only wish of my life

ls to save the country and help its people!

Is General Liu treating me as a three years old kid?

Your taking over of Xianyang city

Would never save the country and help its people

But the other way round!

The decree of the first one entering in Xianyang is the Lord of Qin

Was King Huai's of Chu's has plan to

Take advantage of the fight between you and Xiang Yu

You have already put the people of Xianyang

in danger of massacre!

But how dare Xiang Yu to violate King Huai's of Chu's order?

King Huai of Chu is only the puppet king of Xiang's family!

But aren't all the eight vassals serving King Huai of Chu

None of them would offend Xiang Yu for General Liu!

I can close the gates of Xianyang

There's no way we will lose to Xiang Yu!

General Liu's fight against his 400,000 soldiers

ls just like throwing eggs against rocks!

Liu Bang's only wish is to advocate justice

And save common people from danger

Please tell me the way to save them for the sake of common people!

I do have a solution

But don't know if you will take if or not

I will do whatever you say to save the people!

You must leave here immediately!

If you return this city to Xiang Yu

Xiang may be happy and spare the people's life!

Xiang Yu's lobbyist

Stop

Yes, my Lord

Brothers

Don't you think Mr. Zhang is right?

Who can prove he's wrong

I'll kill him immediately!

Do we have any other idea to save the Xiangyang?

Xiao He and Fan Kuai,

you return the seal to Xiang tomorrow and

I will then leave Xianyang!

My Lord, please reconsider

Anyone violating this order will be executed!

General Liu, you really deserve your reputation!

You have the benevolence of sages

And magnanimity of emperors

What I said just now is to test you

It's about people's life. I have no choice but to do this

Aren't you one of the men sent by Xiang Yu?

Xiang Yu is replacing Qin's tyranny with his own

If he is the emperor

The people will still suffer a lot!

Xiang Yu is about to surround Xianyang with his soldiers and attack

Do you have any solution?

Put all the treasures away

Post a royal list to let the world know that

You are only taking Xianyang temporally

And Xiang Yu will soon come to massacre the people of the city!

Xiang Yu will come to massacre the people of the city!

What does massacre mean?

It means killing everyone in the city

What shall we do'?

Let's protect our city to death!

Then we gather common people

And military force together to protect Xianyang

The common people?

This is a tactics to buy time

Xiang Yu's military counselor Fan Zeng masters the art of war

If he sees the common people guarding the city

He will stop Xiang Yu from attacking Xiang yang by force

I have a trusted friend working for Xiang Yu

Who could send information for me

I also have six great warriors

Let me introduce them to you

Stop

Yafu

Yu, I have found out that

Liu Bang has invited the common people to guard the Xianyang

If we attack the city

He will gain people's support by fighting against Chu for common people!

On the other hand, if we do not attack

Liu Bang will enjoy Xianyang's geographical advantage

This is a very good move

It's from Zhang Liang

Liu also make a law that all Qin's

All Qin's treasure will be given to the people

There's only one reason for him to keep his hands off the treasure!

He has a bigger ambition!

He wants to be the emperor!

You have grown up, son!

Now that Liu Bang claims he is taking Xianyang temporarily

We can set up a trap

We can invite him to a banquet in Xianyang

Ask him to hand over the seal of Qin

And assassinate him on the spot! It'll be a good plan

If we kill Liu Bang

How are we going to explain this to King Huai of Chu?

I haven't thought about this!

In this case

We could send somebody to assassinate King Huai of Chu first

And claim it's Liu who kills him

Because he wants to be the emperor

Then we can justify our attack

in the name of revenging for King Huai

I thought you haven't thought about this?

I still recalled the delicious braised fish in Xianyang

I should eat more before losing all my teeth!

This is the best plan!

Assassin!

Protect Majesty

Xiahou Ying!

Drink?

Fan Kuai!

Xiahou Ying!

Both of you are quite good indeed!

Stop!

Who is Zhang Liang?

Fan Zeng has deployed army. And three days later

No one can escape from Xianyang

Xiang Yu will set a meeting with General Liu

The place of which is still a secret. So as general couldn't be prepared

Clearly, he wants to kill his lord

On the day of Xiang's arrival at Xianyang

Your friend will meet you

at Zhanshen Gang

You should know the place when Xiang Yu meets with Liu Bang

I've found out that King Huai of Chu will rehearse the throne ceremony

And Fan Zeng has already sent someone to assassinate him

And then blame general Liu for it

Since they want to kill King Huai of Chu

We could rescue him,

and ask for a medallion

To spare our lives

Han Xin as you already know Xiang Yu's assassination plan

I'll entrust you to accomplish this important task

I used to serve Xiang Yu

But he doesn't appreciate me

This time I will help you

But I must get something I deserve after this!

It's a deal!

How can you guarantee your promise?

How dare you

The destiny of all the people

Will be decided by the meeting between me and Xiang Yu

But the result lies in three person's hands

The first person is my counselor Zhang Liang

Second of all is Xiang Yu's Fan Zeng

And the third one is you, General Han!

My betrayal to you means betrayal to all my generals

Soldiers, and even the whole world! General Han

Do you still need my guarantee?

We have strong military power!

Why don't we attack the city right now?

Yu! I've told you many times

You should see the essence of everything

What you need to take is not the city alone

But the support of its people!

The one you should defeat is not Liu Bang alone

But also yourself!

Yafu! You have been with me once I was young and

You have always helped me in solving any difficulties

and made decisions

I'm not worried so long as you are here

It seems that I have spoiled you

Does it mean that I have to retire?

so that you could really grow up!

Does General Liu mention the reason he wants to see me'?

No, my lad)'

What a pity!

Why?

Although the lutes are valuable

It makes me to miss my old lute more

Yes

My lute! How did you find it?

Thank you!

I heard that Lord Xiang is coming to Xianyang

Xiang Yu and I have set up a meeting!

Do you know the cost of going to the banquet?

Thank you Xiang Bo for helping me!

You don't need to thank your sworn friend!

My only wish is that, after conquering the violent Qin

Xiang Yu and Liu Bang can both survive!

They can complement to each other

So common people could have peace!

Then have you found out the place of tomorrow's meeting yet?

It's the Hongmen Palace at Hongmen Ban!

My Lord

They'll be in charge of the weapons hidden in Hongmen Palace

Yes

Time is running out

Please go back and to help General Liu

Counselor, the flag fell down for no reason!

It's Kun Gua on the upper sixth section. It is an ill omen!

Somebody will assassinate us tonight!

Warriors reside in Qian while intellectuals reside in Kun

The assassin is coming after me!

Fan's wisdom is much better than mine

If we can eliminate him

We can defeat Xiang Yu without a fight

We should focus on the key point

And take the initiative to attack

I really want to meet this Zhang Liang

Send my order to soldiers that

They do not need to guard tonight

In order not to alert the assassin!

I will stay here and meet the visitor by myself!

I have just cooked some noodles

My Lord, you haven't eaten anything for the whole night!

You must eat something no matter what happens!

The curly-beard man hasn't returned yet

He must have encountered something bad!

We've heard nothing about Han Xin's rescue of King Huai of Chu

What should we do'?

My Lord you must endure all the humiliation

to secure the bigger picture!

The more advantages Xiang Yu owns

The more likely he will be eaten up by his pride

We should take this opportunity

To tempt him to make the key mistake!

My lord!

Lord Xiang's envoy asks Lord Liu to attend the banquet now

All your military forces must stay in the city and wait for order!

Xiao He

My Lord

Xiao He! The result of this meeting is uncertain

You should get my seal if anything bad happens

Make yourself the Lord, and start the undertaking again!

My lord!

All soldiers kneel down!

My Lord, you're blessed by God

And I will guard Xianyang till my last breath

I would rather die than surrender!

Never surrender...

Never surrender!

Xiao He, thank you so much

Very good!

Great!

Protect Majesty

The assassins are sent from Xiang Yu!

Liu Bang sent me to rescue you!

Who are you'?

I'm Han Xin

Be careful!

Wait!

All the guests to the Hongmen Banquet

Are required to hand over their weapons

Liu Bang is here to meet Lord Xiang

Why do you betray me'?

I dare not to betray you

Whoever comes to Xianyang first will be the Lord Qin

It is King Huai's of Chu's order

We have been in wars for many years

Who doesn't want to settle down and lead a peaceful life'?

If your lord doesn't agree,

we would love to return the city back to you!

Where is the royal seal of Qin

And where's Yu Ji?

She is so important to Your Highness

So I dare not to treat her carelessly

Now she is being taken care by my men

Liu Bang, who is the owner of today's world?

Of course it's you, my Lord

Do you know you have made a mistake?

Yes, I do

Since Liu Bang knows his mistake

He should, according to the military protocol, drip blood as the alcohol

And worship to the heaven, earth, and man to apologize

Yes, my Lord!

Cheers!

Please be seated General Liu! We'll talk later!

Thank you, your highness

Which one of you is Zhang Liang?

I am Zhang Liang. It's an honor to meet you

Please have a seat

Mr. Zhang has been assisting General Liu these several days

The attack and defense are in a good order

The advance and retreat are in the right way

Since we are sharing the same vision

I have some thoughts to share with you

It has been 26 years since Qin beat Chu

However, the nature has its own order, and everything is repetitive

Now, Qin is beaten by Chu again

We should also observe

And implement the will of God

Since Mr. Zhang is so diligent and clever

Why do you have to go through this trouble?

And act against the will of God?

Thank you for your advice

Yi said there are good and bad times

Sometimes we act; sometimes we don't

The winner could become loser

And the good things may become bad things

This is why we say God works in a mysterious way

And life is like playing a game of chess

In today's Hongmen banquet

Both sides restore the good relations again

I've heard that you are excellent in playing a Weiqi

Would you mind to play a Weigi with me'?

So we can find out whether the God's will is certain or uncertain?

If Zhang Liang loses

I will send Yu Ji back my self

And apologize to your Lord!

Zhang Liang

I have to ask you again

Do we seriously have to play against each other?

I'd be honored to play with you!

Great

I lost my eyesight 4 years ago

If you want to play, you need to play with your eyes blindfolded!

There are 361 pieces in Wieqi

How could one not see the pieces but memorize them all by heart?

I have finally met my right opponent today

Let's play for several rounds!

It must be the bravest warriors to place the Weiqi pieces for you two

Long Ju! Tell Mr. Zhang your achievements

Let's see whether you are qualified to serve for Mr. Zhang

I haven't made any great achievements yet

But in the past 4 years,

of all the 56 wars

I won all of them in the war of Chengyang

I buried and killed 200,000 Qin soldiers in just one night

During the four years serving my Lord

I won all the forty-two wars

And persuaded 200,000 soldiers of Qin to surrender

We conquered the capital of Qin without killing anyone

Great

Zhang Liang, you are a young hero

While I am old and blind

I should deserve the first move

You are a master of Weiqi

Of course I should take the first move

It is you who suggested playing the game today and

So you are the host

As the guest, should take the first move

Today the host of the Hongmen Banquet is Lord Xiang

My Lord and us are all guests

So we should take the first move

In playing chess, the one who make the first move will take the advantage

We can't miss this opportunity

May I make a bold suggestion?

Long Ju, we can make a wager first

If you can guess how many fingers I have correctly

Your side can take the first move Do you dare to bet?

Ten!

You lose, Fan Kuai

Liu Bang! Now that our followers are competing

As their leaders we should make some bets too

Though I don't know who is instigates him

This man actually dares to assassin Counselor Fan!

As we are hosting the Hongmen Banquet in the territory of Qin today

I will bet the five punishments of Qin with you

According to the five punishments of Qin

It includes cutting off face

Cutting off ears

Cutting off fingers

Cutting off head

And cutting people into mince

If Zhang Liang loses one round

I will execute a punishment

Now the world is in great chaos

And people's lives are miserable

As you have said

We should observe and implement the will of God

For the first round, I will go four into four

Making it a dangerous situation

I will then go flat tour four in the second round

For the third round, I will go three five for the third

And up six five for the fourth round

This is karma

Hope peace will come to the world

I'll go up eight four for the fifth round

Wars and killing are inevitable

And acceptable in the world of chaos

I'll go up four three for the first round

If we love the people, we should attack

Then four four for the second round

Wars are applicable to end wars

Up four three for the third round and

Flat four four for the fourth round

No one likes wars

We use war to win obedience

I will keep beating you up until you are convinced

The fifth round as same as the fourth flat four four

Fan Zeng's skill is profound

Zhang Liang's game is full of killing motive

I used different ways of playing the game in the first four rounds

He noticed them all at once

I'm still thinking how he will play the fifth round

Hopefully, Han Xin will arrive soon

I could beat him once I know his plan

This round I will go up five six

Two into two

Flat eight three

Zhang Liang is buying time

Flat eight six

Go up four three

Into eight four

Go up seven two

Flat six three

Into five eight

Flat two two for the second round

Troops are valued for their qualities

Not for how long they can last

I'll use flat eight six to win your first round

Commanding of troops should be fast as wind, strong as fire

I'll go down eight ten to win the second round

Into eight eight

Xiang Zhuang

Let me perform a sword dance to spice up the Hongmen Banquet

It's not interesting enough to perform alone

Let me perform with you

Go up three four

Xiang Zhuang, your sword skills have improved

Get away

Zhang Liang, I have beaten you in the third round by up nine four

You've also been cornered in the fourth round

Let's fight!

My Lord!

Yu, kill Liu Bang now!

Watch out, Lord!

I have said that earlier

There is only one winner on battlefield

Today god has put us together

Which means there is only one of us can survive

Don't blame me, Liu bang

My Lord

Stop!

King Huai of Chu's decree!

His majesty spares Liu Bang's life

Liu Bang should leave Xianyang immediately and go back to Hanzhong

King Huai of Chu has invited eight vassals to Xianyang

To celebrate Lord Xiang becoming owner of Xianyang

Yafu!

Zhang Liang has sent people to kill my counselor

You have to kill him

So we could call it even then I'll let you go

I can't do that

Today, I win. You lose

Xiang Zhuang

Yes

My Lord! Please, don't!

Action

My lord

You are making the biggest mistake

Liu Bang you do know how to survive!

We have lost our counselor What should we do'?

Counselor said that we have to tempt Xiang Yu

To a big mistake in order to win

I thought we've already lost to Xiang Yu

The game is not over yet

The real Hongmen Banquet has finally begin

Do you know

The reason why Liu Bang by keep you beside him?

He is using you as a bargaining chip

I always choose to believe in others

Just like you said you liked me

when we first met

Even though Liu Bang overstepped his authority

He brought me my lute back

I was thinking

I could sing Chu songs to you again

If you still have trust me

Sir

Yu, Mr. Zhang's wound has just recovered

Do you think it's appropriate for him to attend our meeting?

I could leave if it's inconvenient

Wait!

Mr. Zhang has chosen the right Lord to serve

I sincerely appreciate your help

Now the war is over and your highness

Becomes the owner of Qin Palace

It is only you to blame if this opportunity is missed

You should take the supremacy now

What are you waiting for'?

The world has just settled down

And we don't yet have a good reason to claim the throne yet

Besides, the eight vassals would refuse to obey

We still need to wait for right timing

If the vassals disobey

Why can't I send troops to fight against them?

Liu Bang has just became the lord of Hanzhong

It is uncertain what his moves are

If he strikes us by surprise while our army is away

We can't fight both ends,

and we'll lose

Based on lord Xiang's military force

We can totally divide the troops

Since Mr. Zhang is so knowledgeable

How could one conquer the world on his own'?

Why do you give us such an incomplete plan?

I do have a plan

Since Liu Bang has conceded his allegiance to you

You could order him to invade the vassals

Then you could use the vassal's help to kill Liu Bang

And be the Emperor

Do you still think this is an incomplete plan?

Please welcome the messenger from Chu

Since Lord Xiang asks us to send the army

How can we disobey him?

Xiao He, it's a not easy for me to be here

Please stay at Hanzhong days.

We'll be a good host

Bring up the best feast

Yes

He is the messenger sent by Lord Xiang

Treat him nicely

Yes! General

Serve the dishes now

Fan Kuai! Why are you serving the best feast?

He's the envoy sent by Lord Xiang

Of course we should serve the best

If he is sent by counselor Fan Zeng

Of course it's alright

He has saved my lord in numerous situations

My lord owes him a great debt of gratitude

However the envoy visiting now is just sent by Lord Xiang

There's no need to waste our best feast. Put them away

We couldn't fully trust the envoy

What does Mr. Zhang think?

We should test Fan Zeng again

So as not to blame the wrong guy

Counselor! Our scout said

Liu Bang is sorting out his army

I think we should take a preemptive attack

To spare future troubles

After all, Liu Bang has special amnesty from King Huai of Chu

We need to find an excuse to kill Liu Bang

King Huai of Chu is always a trouble

Why don't we kill him first?

You mean killing King Huai of Chu?

Didn't you ask me to kill King Huai of Chu during Hongmen Banquet?

Yu, times has changed

Counselor!

Does it apply to your loyalty to our Xiang family too?

You are making the biggest mistake!

Lord Xiang wants to see you

My lord

You and your family

Have always treated me with respect

And listened to my opinions

That's all our counselors' want!

The fact that you want to see me today

Means that you still cherish our relation

That's enough for me!

All good things must come to an end

I want to give you a bag of tips before I go

If you experience danger

Or think of me in the future

You could open it and have a look!

Yafu!

Sir

Zhang Liang, you are here

I know you'll come

I can't wait too long

My apology!

I have pushed the limit too far this time!

Zhang Liang

You have made a brilliant move this time

I knew you were special

during the Hongmen Banguet

I can tell you now

You are just like the me when I was young!

Don't feel bad for me

I've been waiting for an opponent

like you my whole life

Enemies are like the two sides of a mirror

Just like Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, or you and me

Don't waste any more time

Let's finish the fifth game

Sir, sir

Sir

Zhang Liang. There is a kind of chess game...

May I Zhang Liang, a survivor of Han

Present to my Lord that the general

Should be able to distinguish people's qualities before he learns the art of war

Counselor Fan Zeng has served three generations of Xiang family

But he was discarded like a homeless dog

We all feel bitterly disappointed for this

Good birds choose the best trees to rest

I will go back to Liu Bang's camp

Hope Lord Xiang will make careful decisions

So as not to die alone

Get the army and horses ready! Let's act now!

Yes, my Lord!

My lord!

Liu Bang is at Hanzhong

Based on his army force, even if he has Zhang Liang to assist him

He won't be a threat to us

as long as we don't act rashly

Xiang Bo

I know you are kind

Even if I don't eliminate Liu today

He will eventually eliminate me one day?

I said it was all meant to be at the Hongmen Banquet

There is only one could survive between Liu Bang and I

What if King Huai of Chu stops us again?

General Han

My Lord

Xiang Yu has killed King Huai of Chu

People all hate him

The eight vassals would like to help me to suppress him.

General Han...

How many soldiers can my Lord lead at most'?

Less than 100,000

Then how can you control the eight vassals?

How about you?

For me, the more the merrier

Having completed the mission

I need to get what I should deserve

It seems like I have underestimated Liu Bang

I know I can't stop you from fighting

But I'll go through the war with you

Stop chasing!

8 vassals have all arrived

It'll be too late if you don't leave now!

How dare you all try and stop me

Please don't go My Lord

What's that place in the front of us?

It is Wu River. Here's Wu city

My Lord!

Your ladyship!

This is Liu Bang's secret order

He has ordered the allies to attack tomorrow

He persuades me not to make this unnecessary sacrifice

You've surrendered to Liu Bang?

I just want peace in the world

And good relations between the Xiang Yu and Liu Bang

There's nothing I can do now

It's meaningless to stay in this war

Success or failure is all depending on an attitude

There's only you, Yu Ji who can persuade Xiangyu to leave

I really regret that

I haven't held your hand like this more often

We could start again

Yu Ji

We have come to the end

Look at this land

It will be full of Liu Bang's army very soon

I have asked Xiang Bo to take you to a safe place

Where no one can find you, including me

But you have promised that I could stay with you

I think...

You should have a second

Chance to choose

Prepare to fight

This song could beat the morale of Xiang Yu's army

Hopefully we could win the battle

without killing more lives

What are you doing?

I want to go home

Do you think what you have done will fail Lord Xiang

Don't Leave

This is the moment when Lord Xiang need us most we can't Leave!

I want to go home

Go home, go home, go home

Anyone who escapes now will be executed!

Stop!

You've all followed me for many years

Even though I'm your lord

You are all like brothers to me

Today, we are surrounding by enemies

All of you don't owe me

But I do

Please remember

All of you will always be my brother

Take care and

Goodbye!

Yafu. You have been with me once I was young and

You have always helped me

To solving any difficulties and make decisions no matter what

Xiang Yu, does it mean. I have to retire

So that you could really grow up

No one can come in!

I had a dream on the way

I dreamt of a white haired couple sitting close to each other

I envied them and so I walked closer to find out who they are

Then I realized I knew them

It's you and me

I want you to spend the rest of your life with me

I don't want to drag you into this...

Just like when we first met

I don't want you to get involved

Liu Bang must send his envoy to persuade us to surrender

Wait until they are eased out

We shall start fighting

Liu Bang!

Xiang Yu, I've been waiting to tell you myself that

Only one of us can survive between us

You are right.

But I'll survive

NOT you!

Both the world and people will be mine!

Xiang Yu! We used to be sworn brothers

So long as you admit your defeat today

I shall let you go back to Jiangdong!

Kill

Xiang Zhuang

Xiang Zhuang

My Lord

Please lend me your sword

I am the only one who can kill him and let him rest in peace

I lied to him

Yu Ji

We'll never be separated again

Do you want to be with me?

I do

My lord! We found this bag of tips in the camp

I've persuaded Han Xin to surrender

It is hoped that my Lord could last for a while

Wait until for the reinforcement of Han Xin to arrive

And save us

After winning the battle

I have promised to shared Han Xin, Zhang Liang and others

Share the world and wealth

I shall wait for your order and hope that you will take my advice

I could only play the game this way

Congratulations to Lord Qi on taking the seal!

Xiao He...

Xiao He...

There's a game called where both sides suffer losses

Get away! General Fan cannot proceed

How dare you trying to stop me'?

Where were you all when I fought with your Majesty?

Stop!

My lord! I...

I know what you want to ask

They plan to kill me!

If I don't kill them

They'll kill me!

I have to do this

I... I still want to say it

I haven't met you for a long time

I know something is wrong and I'm worried about you

Therefore I am here to see you

When I left home with you and fight the war

I said that

I will believe in whatever you said

But... I'm not well-educated

What you've said and done today

I have really confused me!

I am the emperor now

I can give you whatever you want

You are Emperor? Could you take off you imperial robe?

Can you do this for me'? Stop

We have promised to help you in completing this achievement

Now... Now I'm not useful to you any more?

Now I'm not useful to you any more?

You have promised us that we could have drinks at home after the war

Do you still remember?

My Lord, Fan Kuai has to...

Fan Kuai has to leave

Sir, could you tell us who exactly are you?

I'm just a person who likes playing Weiqi

Once I had a close friend

He hired me to play with another Weiqi master

Then, I realised

my real opponent is my close friend

I won't see the doctor again

I thought you were dead!

I'm alive because I need to see you

I want to ask you

Is that the result you are expecting?

All these years

I'm scared each and every day

I feel everything they said

is a plot

All the food they gave me

is poisoned

Your Majesty! After your death

Which one of prince would succeed your position?

I remember Yu Ji has asked me a question once

Do you know the cost of going to the banquet?

I know going to the Hongmen Banquet

Means I need to try my best to guess and trick the other side

Who violate the order will be executed

The cost is that you'll lose the capacity

to trust anyone

In Hongmen Palace

I have already built monuments without characters to memorize

Those who die because of me

Zhang Liang

I have no one to trust now

Zhang Liang

Could you do me one last favor?

Now that everything is predestined

It's unnecessary to be stubborn and persistent!

Things are hard to predict

But you can't mix up right or wrong

Today I persist to do one last thing for Yu Ji

Yu Ji My Lord

Thank you for listening

The Hongmen Banquet is finally over

I should leave now

Sir, where are you going?

I'll need to find another master to play Weiqi with

And see if a win-win situation is possible

Zhang Liang

I need to ask you again

Do we seriously have to play against each other?