1 00:00:02,120 --> 00:00:06,091 A Lo and Hu Co Production Ltd 2 00:00:07,160 --> 00:00:12,007 RAINING IN THE MOUNTAIN 3 00:00:13,040 --> 00:00:15,202 Producers: King Hu, Wu San-Yee 4 00:00:19,040 --> 00:00:22,169 Executive Producers: Lo Kai-Muk, Chung Ling 5 00:00:23,200 --> 00:00:25,168 With: Hsu Feng (White Fox) Sun Yue (Esquire Wen) 6 00:00:25,240 --> 00:00:29,131 Tung Lin (Chiu Ming) Tian Feng (General Wang) 7 00:00:30,120 --> 00:00:32,202 Chai-Hsiang (Master Wu Wai) 8 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:35,082 Ming Tsai (Gold Lock) 9 00:00:35,160 --> 00:00:37,208 Lu Chan (Hui Wen) 10 00:00:38,120 --> 00:00:42,170 With appearance by Shih Chun (Hui Tung) 11 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:48,125 An director: King Hu 12 00:00:52,200 --> 00:00:56,171 Choreography: Wu Mingstai 13 00:00:58,240 --> 00:01:02,211 Editing: King Hu 14 00:01:06,120 --> 00:01:09,010 Director of photography: Henri Chen 15 00:01:10,040 --> 00:01:11,201 Music: Wu Tajiang 16 00:01:13,040 --> 00:01:16,044 Assistant directors: Tong Lin, Tan Hanzhang 17 00:01:20,240 --> 00:01:24,165 Written and directed by: King Hu 18 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:14,207 The Three Treasure Temple is beyond this shrine. 19 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:16,206 You see that tall monk? 20 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:19,128 He's the guardian of the temple. 21 00:04:19,200 --> 00:04:23,125 There are no trespassers with him around. 22 00:04:38,040 --> 00:04:39,007 Brother! 23 00:04:39,080 --> 00:04:42,050 Please follow me. 24 00:05:12,160 --> 00:05:13,127 Who is he? 25 00:05:13,160 --> 00:05:15,049 Brother Hui Ssu. 26 00:05:19,040 --> 00:05:20,246 - Brother Hui Ssu. -Welcome. 27 00:05:21,040 --> 00:05:23,088 - My concubine. - Madam. 28 00:05:24,080 --> 00:05:27,050 Esquire Wen, the Abbot sent me to wait for you. 29 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:28,167 Thank you. 30 00:05:30,120 --> 00:05:33,090 I came as soon as I got the Abbot's letter. 31 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:36,010 How is the old Master? 32 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:40,130 Getting worse. Two days ago, he fainted. 33 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:42,009 But he is better today. 34 00:05:42,080 --> 00:05:45,050 Still, I'm afraid he'll be leaving us soon. 35 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:08,010 This is the famous Three Treasure Temple. 36 00:06:12,040 --> 00:06:14,168 What are the three treasures? 37 00:06:17,040 --> 00:06:19,202 Not treasures in the worldly sense. 38 00:06:20,040 --> 00:06:22,168 There are Buddha, Dharma and Priesthood. 39 00:06:22,240 --> 00:06:26,131 I don't understand. What about Tripitaka's... 40 00:06:26,160 --> 00:06:30,085 Tripitaka's handwritten Mahayana Sutra. 41 00:06:30,160 --> 00:06:31,161 How much is it worth? 42 00:06:34,120 --> 00:06:35,246 It's priceless! 43 00:06:37,160 --> 00:06:40,164 I've brought some old ginseng. It may help. 44 00:06:40,240 --> 00:06:42,083 It may... 45 00:06:42,120 --> 00:06:44,202 The Abbot asked me to tell you 46 00:06:45,040 --> 00:06:48,169 before he dies, he will choose his successor. 47 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:50,202 The Temple is large and there are many candidates, 48 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:53,128 so he is inviting outside friends to advise him. 49 00:06:53,200 --> 00:06:55,248 Who else is invited? 50 00:06:56,120 --> 00:06:57,201 I don't know. 51 00:07:04,120 --> 00:07:07,090 The Abbot also thanks you 52 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:12,041 for all your generous donations and your warm support. 53 00:07:12,080 --> 00:07:14,128 Don't mention it! 54 00:07:35,200 --> 00:07:38,090 The Abbot has one more favour to ask of you. 55 00:07:38,160 --> 00:07:40,128 - Does he need more? - No. 56 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:42,083 The Temple has no monetary worries. 57 00:07:42,120 --> 00:07:47,001 He wants your support for his nominee. 58 00:07:47,160 --> 00:07:49,003 He can rely on me. 59 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:59,170 Brother Hui Ssu, who do you expect him to choose? 60 00:08:01,040 --> 00:08:04,089 It is not for me to speculate. 61 00:09:34,120 --> 00:09:36,043 - Leave the luggage to them. -Yes. 62 00:09:36,120 --> 00:09:38,122 Take this gentleman to his room. 63 00:09:58,240 --> 00:10:01,005 Dinner will be ready shortly. 64 00:10:01,080 --> 00:10:03,128 Thank you. Don't worry about us anymore. 65 00:11:04,240 --> 00:11:06,129 Let's eat! 66 00:11:07,200 --> 00:11:09,202 Go ahead. I'll come in a minute. 67 00:13:17,200 --> 00:13:18,167 Hurry! 68 00:15:14,200 --> 00:15:15,167 Up there. 69 00:15:33,120 --> 00:15:34,087 It's here. 70 00:15:40,160 --> 00:15:41,082 Go! 71 00:16:49,040 --> 00:16:49,165 Come on! 72 00:17:20,040 --> 00:17:21,087 Entry Forbidden 73 00:17:32,160 --> 00:17:34,162 It must be here somewhere... Watch for me. 74 00:20:38,200 --> 00:20:41,010 - Find it? - No. 75 00:20:41,200 --> 00:20:43,043 What does it look like? 76 00:20:43,080 --> 00:20:45,003 It's a scroll. 77 00:20:45,240 --> 00:20:47,049 Just a moment! 78 00:20:51,120 --> 00:20:54,010 Is that door locked? 79 00:20:54,080 --> 00:20:56,208 Let's take a look! 80 00:21:28,160 --> 00:21:29,047 Look! 81 00:21:29,160 --> 00:21:30,082 "'5 Open? 82 00:21:30,160 --> 00:21:32,083 We should tell Brother Hui Wen. 83 00:21:39,240 --> 00:21:41,049 Brother Hui Wen! 84 00:21:42,160 --> 00:21:44,208 - What's the matter? - The door has been opened. 85 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:46,081 I opened it. 86 00:21:46,160 --> 00:21:48,162 - So we needn't worry? - No. 87 00:21:53,200 --> 00:21:55,009 - What did he say? - He said to leave it open. 88 00:22:48,240 --> 00:22:50,004 This way please! 89 00:23:08,040 --> 00:23:09,121 The trip must have been exhausting. 90 00:23:26,120 --> 00:23:27,246 Good day! 91 00:23:41,240 --> 00:23:43,163 Take them to the guest rooms. 92 00:23:50,160 --> 00:23:51,047 Madam! 93 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,205 Over there. 94 00:24:04,080 --> 00:24:05,127 What is if? 95 00:24:06,080 --> 00:24:06,205 Strange! 96 00:24:09,200 --> 00:24:11,168 Brother Hui Tung, who is that? 97 00:24:11,240 --> 00:24:13,163 She is Esquire Wen's new concubine. 98 00:24:13,200 --> 00:24:15,009 Esquire Wen? 99 00:24:15,080 --> 00:24:16,206 You mean the rich man from Chiang-Tung? 100 00:24:16,240 --> 00:24:18,083 I know him. 101 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:22,081 Who'd have thought it? 102 00:24:22,160 --> 00:24:23,161 Do you know that woman? 103 00:24:24,040 --> 00:24:25,007 Yes. 104 00:24:26,040 --> 00:24:27,041 Who is she? 105 00:24:27,160 --> 00:24:29,083 A thief. Her name is White Fox. 106 00:24:29,160 --> 00:24:31,049 A thief? lmpossible. 107 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,126 I'm sure of it. 108 00:24:45,200 --> 00:24:49,091 General, did you notice her skeleton keys? 109 00:24:51,040 --> 00:24:52,121 I didn't notice. 110 00:24:59,200 --> 00:25:03,091 I captured her once at the border, but she escaped. 111 00:25:04,240 --> 00:25:07,005 Esquire Wen and I are not close friends 112 00:25:07,080 --> 00:25:10,163 but I should tell him he's married to a thief. 113 00:25:11,080 --> 00:25:13,128 Brother Hui Tung, I would like to meet him. 114 00:25:14,160 --> 00:25:15,207 Wait, General! 115 00:25:16,040 --> 00:25:17,041 What? 116 00:25:18,040 --> 00:25:20,202 There is more here than meets the eye. 117 00:25:23,120 --> 00:25:24,121 You should have been more discreet. 118 00:25:25,120 --> 00:25:29,091 You want me to steal this damned scroll, don't you? 119 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,161 Yes, but wait for the right moment. 120 00:25:33,160 --> 00:25:36,004 Lousy food for such a grand Temple! 121 00:25:37,040 --> 00:25:38,166 Everybody here eats the same food. 122 00:25:38,240 --> 00:25:40,242 You don't need luxuries to lead a spiritual life. 123 00:25:41,040 --> 00:25:42,121 I'm not leading a spiritual life! 124 00:25:43,040 --> 00:25:45,088 Given the life you have led, perhaps you should. 125 00:25:46,040 --> 00:25:47,246 Mind your own business. 126 00:25:48,040 --> 00:25:50,088 I don't understand. You can buy whatever you want. 127 00:25:50,160 --> 00:25:53,164 Why are you so set on that useless scroll? 128 00:25:55,160 --> 00:25:57,003 Ignorant! 129 00:26:00,080 --> 00:26:04,210 That scroll was handwritten by Tripitaka. 130 00:26:05,040 --> 00:26:08,123 It's priceless, it couldn't be bought. 131 00:26:09,040 --> 00:26:11,008 You won't get fat on it! 132 00:26:14,080 --> 00:26:17,129 This is the only one of its kind, 133 00:26:18,200 --> 00:26:20,123 I've long dreamed of possessing it. 134 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:26,169 I'll get it for you soon. Then I'll go. 135 00:26:26,240 --> 00:26:29,005 I can't stand waiting around here. 136 00:26:31,120 --> 00:26:33,168 No rash moves. I have a strategy. 137 00:26:33,240 --> 00:26:35,083 I can't wait any longer. 138 00:26:36,120 --> 00:26:40,011 You can have your money back. Hire someone else. I resign. 139 00:26:42,080 --> 00:26:44,003 Why are you making such a scene? 140 00:26:44,080 --> 00:26:46,048 I just want to have it done with! 141 00:26:46,120 --> 00:26:47,042 Calm down. 142 00:26:47,200 --> 00:26:48,122 What are you doing? 143 00:26:49,040 --> 00:26:51,168 Listen, you've paid me to do a job. Nothing else! 144 00:26:54,240 --> 00:26:56,208 What a show of virtue! 145 00:26:57,080 --> 00:26:58,047 Nonsense. 146 00:26:58,120 --> 00:27:01,010 You've bought my skills, not my body. 147 00:27:01,080 --> 00:27:02,241 I don't give bonuses! 148 00:27:04,160 --> 00:27:06,083 - Keep your voice down! -Why should I? 149 00:27:06,120 --> 00:27:07,087 Please, my lady. 150 00:27:15,160 --> 00:27:16,082 Who is if? 151 00:27:16,160 --> 00:27:18,049 It's me. 152 00:27:21,240 --> 00:27:22,127 Brother Hui Wen. 153 00:27:22,200 --> 00:27:24,009 Greetings. 154 00:27:28,080 --> 00:27:29,161 Let me introduce you. 155 00:27:38,240 --> 00:27:40,004 Brother Hui Wen. 156 00:27:41,200 --> 00:27:44,204 We have met earlier, at the Scripture Hall. 157 00:27:45,160 --> 00:27:48,050 You're lucky that Hui Wen is our friend. 158 00:27:48,120 --> 00:27:51,010 He's the Abbot's second disciple. 159 00:27:51,080 --> 00:27:53,162 And the future Abbot. 160 00:27:55,040 --> 00:27:56,087 You can't be certain of that. 161 00:27:56,120 --> 00:27:59,010 Don't worry. 162 00:27:59,120 --> 00:28:02,203 My words carry some weight with the Abbot. 163 00:28:03,160 --> 00:28:06,164 I'll leave you to your business. 164 00:28:08,160 --> 00:28:11,084 Your support would certainly be invaluable. 165 00:28:11,160 --> 00:28:14,130 Did you receive my letter? 166 00:28:14,160 --> 00:28:16,049 Yes. 167 00:28:16,160 --> 00:28:20,051 It should work. 168 00:28:21,080 --> 00:28:22,241 Did you receive mine? 169 00:28:23,040 --> 00:28:24,041 Yes. 170 00:28:24,160 --> 00:28:28,051 If the succession falls to me, 171 00:28:28,120 --> 00:28:29,201 the scroll is yours. 172 00:28:31,080 --> 00:28:31,251 Agreed. 173 00:28:32,040 --> 00:28:35,123 We business people trade on trust. 174 00:28:35,160 --> 00:28:38,004 I'll sound out the Abbot for you. 175 00:28:39,080 --> 00:28:40,206 But don't be hasty. 176 00:28:40,240 --> 00:28:43,164 General Wang is pressing Hui Tung's case. 177 00:28:43,240 --> 00:28:47,086 The General is a warrior, the Abbot won't heed his advice. 178 00:28:48,160 --> 00:28:49,241 I hope not. 179 00:28:50,200 --> 00:28:52,009 I have to go. 180 00:28:55,240 --> 00:28:57,049 One more thing. 181 00:28:57,120 --> 00:29:00,124 Your concubine may roam around 182 00:29:00,200 --> 00:29:04,125 but she mustn't arouse suspicion. 183 00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:05,207 I understand. 184 00:29:12,040 --> 00:29:13,087 There's someone outside! 185 00:30:22,120 --> 00:30:23,007 "Gold lock"! 186 00:30:24,200 --> 00:30:25,167 Come back here! 187 00:30:30,120 --> 00:30:31,087 Let him go. 188 00:31:47,120 --> 00:31:48,121 Who is he? 189 00:31:48,160 --> 00:31:51,084 That's the famous Master Wu Wai. 190 00:32:01,200 --> 00:32:02,201 What does he do? 191 00:32:03,000 --> 00:32:04,047 He is a Vimalakirti Nirdesa. 192 00:32:04,120 --> 00:32:05,087 What does that mean? 193 00:32:05,120 --> 00:32:06,167 He's a layman, 194 00:32:06,240 --> 00:32:10,040 yet he knows more about Buddhism than most monks. 195 00:32:20,240 --> 00:32:23,210 A Buddhist has such an entourage of women? 196 00:32:23,240 --> 00:32:26,164 He's now impervious to pleasures of the senses. 197 00:32:26,240 --> 00:32:29,130 I don't believe it. He looks like an old lecher. 198 00:32:29,200 --> 00:32:33,046 Mind your tongue! Even the Emperor respects him. 199 00:32:48,160 --> 00:32:49,161 Set it down! 200 00:33:45,160 --> 00:33:47,049 It's wonderful that you are here. 201 00:33:47,120 --> 00:33:48,167 Old Master. 202 00:33:50,120 --> 00:33:52,009 Get up, get up! 203 00:34:15,120 --> 00:34:16,167 Rise. 204 00:34:30,120 --> 00:34:32,088 Esquire Wen! 205 00:34:34,040 --> 00:34:36,008 General Wang, how have you been? 206 00:34:36,080 --> 00:34:37,241 It's been a year since we saw each other. 207 00:34:46,080 --> 00:34:50,085 Master Wu Wai certainly arrives in style. 208 00:34:57,120 --> 00:35:01,170 He must have come here for the succession too. 209 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,001 Perhaps. 210 00:35:04,040 --> 00:35:06,247 Whom do you think will be chosen? 211 00:35:07,240 --> 00:35:09,083 What do you think? 212 00:35:10,120 --> 00:35:14,170 I think it must be Brother Hui Tung. 213 00:35:17,160 --> 00:35:20,164 Well, Hui Tung is certainly a clever man... 214 00:35:41,200 --> 00:35:45,046 Give it to me! 215 00:35:45,120 --> 00:35:46,167 That is food for Master Wu Wai. 216 00:35:46,200 --> 00:35:48,123 I know. Leave it to me. 217 00:35:51,040 --> 00:35:51,245 You may go now. 218 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:57,083 Who do you have in mind? 219 00:35:57,200 --> 00:36:00,044 My mind is wandering these days. 220 00:36:00,120 --> 00:36:03,090 My old body is failing me. 221 00:36:03,240 --> 00:36:07,131 That is why I was so anxious for your advice. 222 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:18,162 A Temple of this size is a great responsibility. 223 00:36:18,280 --> 00:36:23,161 If I choose wrongly, there will be ruinous disputes. 224 00:36:23,200 --> 00:36:27,000 I've also invited Wang Chi and Wen An. 225 00:36:27,080 --> 00:36:32,007 If conflict should arise, they can arbitrate. 226 00:36:32,200 --> 00:36:36,091 What are your criteria for the choice? 227 00:36:36,160 --> 00:36:37,082 I have none. 228 00:36:38,080 --> 00:36:41,050 After careful deliberation, I think 229 00:36:43,240 --> 00:36:46,050 it is unimportant whether I choose a layman 230 00:36:46,080 --> 00:36:49,163 or a monk, as long as he is truly enlightened. 231 00:36:54,080 --> 00:36:58,210 Hui Ssu! Bring Master Wu Wai his food. 232 00:37:06,160 --> 00:37:07,127 Brother Hui Tung. 233 00:37:09,240 --> 00:37:11,242 That must be the food for Master Wu Wai. 234 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:16,048 Let me take it in while you fetch some tea. 235 00:37:37,080 --> 00:37:40,084 When will the ceremony for the succession be held? 236 00:37:40,160 --> 00:37:42,162 In a few days. 237 00:37:43,040 --> 00:37:46,123 There is still one worldly matter to attend to. 238 00:37:46,160 --> 00:37:49,130 A convict has paid a forfeit to become a monk here. 239 00:38:00,040 --> 00:38:01,166 Let's take a rest. 240 00:38:18,240 --> 00:38:22,006 Nobody around. Take it off. 241 00:38:29,160 --> 00:38:31,162 Thank you officer! 242 00:38:31,240 --> 00:38:35,211 Please don't thank me. We've been through a lot together. 243 00:38:39,200 --> 00:38:40,247 - Is this Chiu Ming? - It is. 244 00:38:41,040 --> 00:38:43,088 Here is the Temple document you need. 245 00:38:46,160 --> 00:38:47,207 May I see the Abbot? 246 00:38:47,240 --> 00:38:50,164 The Abbot has asked me to take charge of him. 247 00:38:52,200 --> 00:38:57,001 Make good use of your time here. Goodbye! 248 00:38:58,040 --> 00:38:59,041 Officer! 249 00:39:01,040 --> 00:39:03,042 I can't express my gratitude. 250 00:39:03,280 --> 00:39:06,045 Please don't... Get up! 251 00:39:17,160 --> 00:39:18,082 Kneel! 252 00:39:26,080 --> 00:39:29,084 This is the Abbot. That is Master Wu Wai. 253 00:39:31,120 --> 00:39:34,044 Disciple Chiu Ming pays homage to his teacher. 254 00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:39,246 Who is your teacher? 255 00:39:40,080 --> 00:39:42,003 You are my teacher. 256 00:39:52,160 --> 00:39:55,164 Are you here to be a monk or to evade punishment? 257 00:39:55,240 --> 00:39:56,241 To be a monk. 258 00:39:57,040 --> 00:40:00,203 What was the charge against you? 259 00:40:01,240 --> 00:40:03,049 Theft. 260 00:40:04,120 --> 00:40:06,088 So you did transgress. 261 00:40:08,240 --> 00:40:11,130 I did not. I was wrongly accused. 262 00:40:11,200 --> 00:40:12,247 BY Whom? 263 00:40:13,040 --> 00:40:14,166 Lieutenant Chang Cheng. 264 00:40:16,240 --> 00:40:18,242 How did this happen? 265 00:40:19,040 --> 00:40:20,166 My brother was a woodblock printer. 266 00:40:20,240 --> 00:40:23,130 My family owned an old edition of 267 00:40:23,200 --> 00:40:25,009 the Diamond Sutra. 268 00:40:25,080 --> 00:40:26,081 Chang Cheng wanted to buy it. 269 00:40:26,160 --> 00:40:29,050 My brother refused him, Chang Cheng accused us of theft. 270 00:40:32,240 --> 00:40:33,207 Please get up. 271 00:40:43,080 --> 00:40:44,002 What happened next? 272 00:40:44,160 --> 00:40:48,131 My brother was beaten to death. I was exiled to the border. 273 00:40:49,040 --> 00:40:50,041 Did you ever meet Chang Cheng? 274 00:40:50,240 --> 00:40:51,127 No. 275 00:40:59,160 --> 00:41:02,050 What would you do if you saw him? 276 00:41:02,240 --> 00:41:04,004 Nothing. 277 00:41:05,120 --> 00:41:07,043 You bear no grudge? 278 00:41:13,120 --> 00:41:16,090 Start by mopping the floor of the Temple. 279 00:41:43,160 --> 00:41:46,164 - Brothers, here are your things. - Let's have them! 280 00:41:47,080 --> 00:41:48,161 Careful now! Don't drop it! 281 00:41:51,080 --> 00:41:52,127 Where's the money? 282 00:42:00,040 --> 00:42:02,042 - It's plenty! - That's enough! 283 00:42:05,040 --> 00:42:07,042 2,5 taels! It's a loss at that price! 284 00:42:37,040 --> 00:42:38,041 Stop! 285 00:42:48,080 --> 00:42:49,127 Wrong again! 286 00:42:50,240 --> 00:42:53,050 You alone, do it again! 287 00:45:03,080 --> 00:45:03,205 Esquire Wen! 288 00:45:05,040 --> 00:45:06,041 General! 289 00:45:18,200 --> 00:45:21,124 I just saw something very strange. 290 00:45:27,040 --> 00:45:29,088 While Master Wu Wai was preaching, 291 00:45:29,120 --> 00:45:33,011 he let his attendants bathe in front of the monks. 292 00:45:33,080 --> 00:45:34,002 Where? 293 00:45:34,080 --> 00:45:35,161 Just behind the hill. 294 00:45:37,000 --> 00:45:38,206 I've never heard of Buddhism 295 00:45:39,040 --> 00:45:40,201 preached like that! 296 00:45:41,080 --> 00:45:42,241 Going a bit far! 297 00:45:43,120 --> 00:45:44,201 Very profound! 298 00:45:45,160 --> 00:45:48,084 I'll go and widen my perspective! 299 00:45:49,240 --> 00:45:52,050 I'll take you there. 300 00:45:57,040 --> 00:45:59,122 - What sect is it? -I don't know. 301 00:46:01,240 --> 00:46:02,241 Gentlemen! 302 00:46:05,120 --> 00:46:07,043 The Abbot would like to see you. 303 00:46:13,080 --> 00:46:14,206 Come this way, please. 304 00:46:22,200 --> 00:46:24,089 Follow me. 305 00:46:53,120 --> 00:46:55,168 - Gentlemen! - Old Master! 306 00:47:00,240 --> 00:47:03,164 Master is sorry he couldn't see you earlier. 307 00:47:03,240 --> 00:47:06,050 He had worldly affairs to deal with yesterday. 308 00:47:06,160 --> 00:47:09,209 He wants to know if you are comfortable here. 309 00:47:09,240 --> 00:47:11,163 Very comfortable. 310 00:47:15,240 --> 00:47:20,007 He says that when his successor is named some disputes may arise. 311 00:47:20,080 --> 00:47:21,241 If they do, will you please mediate? 312 00:47:22,040 --> 00:47:23,201 You can rely on me. 313 00:47:24,040 --> 00:47:25,041 It will be as you wish. 314 00:47:25,120 --> 00:47:26,121 Splendid. 315 00:47:27,000 --> 00:47:28,081 Old Master! 316 00:47:28,160 --> 00:47:31,209 Who do you intend to name as your successor? 317 00:47:34,200 --> 00:47:37,090 Each of them is a Buddha. 318 00:47:37,160 --> 00:47:40,084 As when quicksilver is spilled, 319 00:47:40,120 --> 00:47:42,009 each drop is perfect. 320 00:47:48,200 --> 00:47:52,205 You two helped me much over the years. 321 00:47:53,000 --> 00:47:56,083 Is there anything I can do in return? 322 00:47:58,040 --> 00:48:02,011 I know the Temple owns Tripitaka's scroll. 323 00:48:02,080 --> 00:48:05,084 Might I be permitted to see it? 324 00:48:06,160 --> 00:48:08,003 That is simple. 325 00:48:08,080 --> 00:48:09,206 Is Esquire Wen also interested? 326 00:48:10,000 --> 00:48:13,049 I've long hope to see this unique treasure. 327 00:48:15,040 --> 00:48:18,203 It's not a treasure, just a roll of ragged paper. 328 00:48:29,200 --> 00:48:31,202 It is indeed a priceless treasure! 329 00:48:32,000 --> 00:48:33,206 Extraordinary! 330 00:48:40,200 --> 00:48:42,202 The value of this scroll lies in its meaning. 331 00:48:43,040 --> 00:48:44,166 Of course! 332 00:48:44,200 --> 00:48:46,089 Brother Hui, please lead the way. 333 00:51:33,160 --> 00:51:35,083 Wait a moment! 334 00:51:36,120 --> 00:51:38,168 - What is it? - Come here, have a look! 335 00:51:39,200 --> 00:51:41,248 They're everywhere! 336 00:51:42,040 --> 00:51:45,123 They look like rosary beads! 337 00:51:45,200 --> 00:51:47,123 Why aren't they strung? 338 00:51:48,120 --> 00:51:49,167 Come quickly! 339 00:51:49,200 --> 00:51:51,089 Hurry, pick them up. 340 00:51:57,240 --> 00:51:59,208 Give them to him! 341 00:52:37,120 --> 00:52:38,042 You! 342 00:52:38,240 --> 00:52:39,127 Who are you? 343 00:52:43,240 --> 00:52:45,049 Chiu Ming. 344 00:52:45,120 --> 00:52:46,167 Chiu Ming? 345 00:52:57,120 --> 00:52:58,042 What did you do before? 346 00:52:58,120 --> 00:53:00,043 I was a convict, sentenced to exile. 347 00:53:00,120 --> 00:53:03,124 I have paid a forfeit to become a monk here. 348 00:53:04,120 --> 00:53:07,124 Now that you're a monk, why are you flirting with women? 349 00:53:13,240 --> 00:53:16,005 Please be more careful of what you say! 350 00:53:16,160 --> 00:53:17,207 Damn you! 351 00:53:18,080 --> 00:53:19,047 You dare to lecture me! 352 00:53:47,120 --> 00:53:49,088 This is ridiculous! 353 00:54:39,120 --> 00:54:40,087 Why are you doing? 354 00:54:40,160 --> 00:54:41,207 The hook! 355 00:55:17,240 --> 00:55:20,130 All for that old scroll! 356 00:55:24,080 --> 00:55:25,081 Sit down. 357 00:55:36,200 --> 00:55:40,000 Chiu Ming, don't tell anyone about this. 358 00:55:40,080 --> 00:55:43,050 If others hear, you will suffer for it. 359 00:55:44,080 --> 00:55:47,163 The man who hit you is Lieutenant Chang Cheng. 360 00:55:49,120 --> 00:55:51,009 But you don't need to be afraid. 361 00:56:03,200 --> 00:56:05,089 Kneel down. 362 00:56:09,240 --> 00:56:13,040 I'm appointing you guardian of the Scripture Hall. 363 00:56:14,080 --> 00:56:16,242 I fear the responsibility is too great for me. 364 00:56:17,040 --> 00:56:18,201 Tell me why? 365 00:56:19,040 --> 00:56:23,045 I know that Tripitaka's scroll is kept there. 366 00:56:23,120 --> 00:56:25,009 What if something happened... 367 00:56:25,080 --> 00:56:29,051 That is a worldly view. That old scroll has no value. 368 00:57:02,240 --> 00:57:03,127 Brother Hui Ssu! 369 00:57:07,040 --> 00:57:09,042 Take this ginseng to Master Wu Wai. 370 00:57:09,080 --> 00:57:11,048 Tell him it is a gift from Esquire Wen. 371 00:57:14,160 --> 00:57:17,084 Hui Ssu! I want a word with you. 372 00:57:25,240 --> 00:57:27,163 When did he shave to become a monk? 373 00:57:27,240 --> 00:57:28,241 This morning. 374 00:57:29,200 --> 00:57:31,089 Why did you go up to the Scripture Hall? 375 00:57:31,120 --> 00:57:33,202 He has been made guardian of the Scripture Hall. 376 00:57:38,200 --> 00:57:43,047 A convict in charge of this Hall! What is the zen meaning of that? 377 00:57:43,200 --> 00:57:45,168 I think the Abbot will probably 378 00:57:45,200 --> 00:57:47,009 appoint Hui Ssu. 379 00:57:47,080 --> 00:57:48,206 I'm sure he won't. 380 00:58:00,200 --> 00:58:02,168 Hui Ssu is too young. 381 00:58:02,200 --> 00:58:05,044 Besides you've managed the estate all these years. 382 00:58:05,120 --> 00:58:09,125 No one could do a better job than you. 383 00:58:10,080 --> 00:58:11,127 You shouldn't have said that! 384 00:58:11,200 --> 00:58:15,000 It would be disastrous if Hui Tung overheard us. 385 00:58:15,200 --> 00:58:17,089 Rubbish! 386 00:58:18,240 --> 00:58:21,050 Don't be so foolhardy! 387 00:58:22,120 --> 00:58:24,043 But my way is better. 388 00:58:24,080 --> 00:58:26,003 Listen to me... Wait... 389 00:59:13,200 --> 00:59:14,167 Sir! 390 00:59:22,120 --> 00:59:23,087 Sir! 391 00:59:40,240 --> 00:59:43,084 Sir! Wait a moment, please. 392 01:00:56,080 --> 01:00:58,128 First day, eight month. His Reverence will officiate. 393 01:00:58,160 --> 01:01:02,006 Everyone must attend in front of the Main Hall when the bells sound. 394 01:02:18,040 --> 01:02:19,201 Let us begin. 395 01:02:22,200 --> 01:02:24,043 Your Reverence! 396 01:02:29,040 --> 01:02:33,011 Since I am your good friend, 397 01:02:35,160 --> 01:02:37,208 and also governor of this region, 398 01:02:39,080 --> 01:02:41,162 I must clarify this matter. 399 01:02:42,040 --> 01:02:43,201 Please speak out. 400 01:02:50,000 --> 01:02:52,128 Do you know this man's background? 401 01:02:52,240 --> 01:02:54,049 Please continue. 402 01:02:57,120 --> 01:03:00,090 The accused was a local scoundrel, 403 01:03:02,120 --> 01:03:06,170 convicted of theft and sentenced to exile. 404 01:03:08,080 --> 01:03:11,004 I don't know where he laid hands on his forfeit. 405 01:03:11,080 --> 01:03:13,048 His Reverence knows all this. 406 01:03:13,080 --> 01:03:15,128 He himself shaved the man to admit him. 407 01:03:18,040 --> 01:03:19,041 Reverence, 408 01:03:19,080 --> 01:03:22,050 your meditative life is indifferent to worldly affairs. 409 01:03:22,240 --> 01:03:24,129 You imply that I erred in my judgment? 410 01:03:24,200 --> 01:03:26,123 No, no. 411 01:03:26,160 --> 01:03:29,209 I feared that you didn't know his background. 412 01:03:41,000 --> 01:03:42,047 Let's not dwell on his past. 413 01:03:44,040 --> 01:03:47,010 He has reformed, then he is not my concern. 414 01:03:47,080 --> 01:03:48,241 But he is up to his old tricks! 415 01:03:50,160 --> 01:03:52,208 How is he at fault? 416 01:03:55,120 --> 01:03:59,170 He tried to steal from the Scripture Hall. 417 01:04:05,120 --> 01:04:08,249 Fortunately Chang Cheng thwarted him. 418 01:04:09,160 --> 01:04:11,049 He's making it up! 419 01:04:14,000 --> 01:04:15,001 Your reverence! 420 01:04:15,240 --> 01:04:18,130 His Reverence already has my report of the incident. 421 01:04:20,120 --> 01:04:21,167 General, 422 01:04:21,240 --> 01:04:24,130 may I put a question to the Lieutenant? 423 01:04:25,120 --> 01:04:27,088 Of course. 424 01:04:28,200 --> 01:04:32,125 Lieutenant, how do you know he went there to steal? 425 01:04:33,240 --> 01:04:37,211 I saw him sneak into the Scripture Hall. 426 01:04:38,040 --> 01:04:40,088 I grew suspicious and followed him. 427 01:04:40,120 --> 01:04:44,091 I asked him why he was there, he stuttered and couldn't answer. 428 01:04:44,120 --> 01:04:47,010 I therefore presumed that his intentions were bad. 429 01:04:48,240 --> 01:04:51,130 Lieutenant Chang, you presumed? 430 01:04:54,160 --> 01:04:58,051 He is an officer of the law. Very familiar with characters like this. 431 01:04:59,040 --> 01:05:02,249 Wasn't Chang himself an outlaw 432 01:05:03,040 --> 01:05:05,088 before he joined the service? 433 01:05:06,120 --> 01:05:08,088 Let's not digress. 434 01:05:09,080 --> 01:05:12,050 Chang Cheng tried to interrogate him. 435 01:05:12,080 --> 01:05:16,005 Chiu Ming flared up and knocked him 436 01:05:16,080 --> 01:05:17,206 out of the building. 437 01:05:18,080 --> 01:05:20,048 Chiu Ming! Did you do that? 438 01:05:21,120 --> 01:05:22,007 Yes. 439 01:05:27,120 --> 01:05:31,011 I hear that Chang is a fine martial artist. 440 01:05:32,120 --> 01:05:33,121 Yes, indeed! 441 01:05:34,040 --> 01:05:37,123 How, then, was he knocked out of the building? 442 01:05:39,080 --> 01:05:42,243 This a sacred place, I couldn't violate its peace by fighting him. 443 01:05:48,240 --> 01:05:50,129 Outside, 444 01:05:51,120 --> 01:05:54,044 Chang would have arrested him at once. 445 01:05:56,160 --> 01:05:59,004 Here, it's under 446 01:05:59,120 --> 01:06:01,168 the Abbot's jurisdiction. 447 01:06:05,160 --> 01:06:06,127 Hui Tung, 448 01:06:07,200 --> 01:06:09,043 what do you think should be done? 449 01:06:10,040 --> 01:06:11,087 By the rules of our temple, 450 01:06:11,160 --> 01:06:15,051 he has transgressed and should be expelled. 451 01:06:15,240 --> 01:06:17,129 In the eyes of the law, 452 01:06:18,120 --> 01:06:21,124 he has struck an officer and should be given to the General. 453 01:06:26,160 --> 01:06:28,128 Hui Wen, what is your opinion? 454 01:06:33,120 --> 01:06:36,010 I have long been guardian of the Scripture Hall. 455 01:06:36,080 --> 01:06:38,162 If Chiu Ming intruded, it is my fault. 456 01:06:38,240 --> 01:06:42,131 I should be held responsible. 457 01:06:42,240 --> 01:06:44,083 However, I wonder 458 01:06:44,160 --> 01:06:48,051 why Chang was there at all? 459 01:06:51,200 --> 01:06:53,168 Let's not discuss that for now. 460 01:06:53,240 --> 01:06:57,040 - Hui Ssu, and you? - Punish him hard! 461 01:07:06,040 --> 01:07:08,122 May I ask Brother Hui Ssu why? 462 01:07:09,200 --> 01:07:12,124 If he isn't, the General won't rest easy. 463 01:07:18,120 --> 01:07:21,010 Take Chiu Ming to the Scripture Hall and bind him. 464 01:07:29,160 --> 01:07:31,128 I think the Abbot 465 01:07:31,200 --> 01:07:33,168 has seen through your strategy. 466 01:07:33,200 --> 01:07:36,090 He is 90 years old. Too senile to see anything. 467 01:07:36,160 --> 01:07:38,083 He's not all senile. 468 01:07:38,160 --> 01:07:41,084 Besides, there was a sting in Wu Wai's words. 469 01:07:42,240 --> 01:07:44,163 This is getting sticky. 470 01:07:45,120 --> 01:07:49,011 Only you and Chiu Ming know what really happened. 471 01:07:49,080 --> 01:07:51,128 Now he's tied up in the Scripture Hall. 472 01:07:53,080 --> 01:07:55,162 You can finish him off. 473 01:08:10,240 --> 01:08:12,004 Jump down! 474 01:08:20,080 --> 01:08:23,084 Why did you untie me? 475 01:08:23,160 --> 01:08:26,050 Esquire Wen told us to. He wants to befriend you. 476 01:08:26,120 --> 01:08:29,090 Won't this go against my teacher's intentions? 477 01:08:30,240 --> 01:08:32,004 No, it won't! 478 01:08:35,080 --> 01:08:36,047 Unwise! 479 01:08:37,240 --> 01:08:38,127 Why? 480 01:08:42,120 --> 01:08:44,202 It won't help to get rid of Chiu Ming! 481 01:08:46,040 --> 01:08:47,121 Besides, 482 01:08:50,200 --> 01:08:54,091 if there's a murder while we're here 483 01:08:54,160 --> 01:08:56,242 it will damage our reputation in the district. 484 01:08:59,040 --> 01:09:01,088 We came here for the Scroll. 485 01:09:01,160 --> 01:09:04,050 Let's not complicate matters! 486 01:09:04,200 --> 01:09:06,123 You're right! 487 01:09:08,040 --> 01:09:10,122 General, I think you should go to the Abbot 488 01:09:10,200 --> 01:09:12,248 and plead with him to release Chiu Ming. 489 01:09:14,240 --> 01:09:16,208 You'll make a good impression. 490 01:09:17,120 --> 01:09:19,043 How can I go back on my words? 491 01:09:20,120 --> 01:09:21,121 Doesn't matter. 492 01:09:24,080 --> 01:09:25,127 Sol have to say 493 01:09:25,200 --> 01:09:27,202 "Your Reverence, my anger 494 01:09:28,000 --> 01:09:30,002 "blinded me to the severity of the punishment. 495 01:09:30,080 --> 01:09:32,128 "I regret it now. Can you pardon Chiu Ming?" 496 01:09:33,120 --> 01:09:35,202 General, he deserves his punishment. 497 01:09:39,160 --> 01:09:42,164 He has been bound for several hours. It's enough. 498 01:09:42,240 --> 01:09:45,210 Surely we can release him now? 499 01:09:53,160 --> 01:09:55,162 It's late. General, perhaps you should rest. 500 01:09:58,200 --> 01:10:00,009 Let's discuss it another time. 501 01:10:00,080 --> 01:10:02,128 Please see the General out. 502 01:10:06,080 --> 01:10:07,081 Good night. 503 01:10:07,160 --> 01:10:09,083 - General. - What is it? 504 01:10:09,160 --> 01:10:12,130 Tomorrow, the monks will begin discussions 505 01:10:12,200 --> 01:10:14,248 and their level of awareness will be tested. 506 01:10:15,040 --> 01:10:17,168 Please attend, and give us your advice. 507 01:10:19,200 --> 01:10:21,009 Certainly. 508 01:11:24,240 --> 01:11:28,131 Gentlemen, have you read 509 01:11:28,200 --> 01:11:30,202 the 3 disciples' answers? 510 01:11:31,120 --> 01:11:33,122 They're excellent. 511 01:11:34,000 --> 01:11:36,002 General, what do you think? 512 01:11:36,080 --> 01:11:39,050 Their answers are all very good. 513 01:11:39,240 --> 01:11:41,083 Come over here. 514 01:11:47,080 --> 01:11:49,162 In the last few days, you three have proved 515 01:11:49,200 --> 01:11:52,170 outstanding among the hundreds of monks here. 516 01:11:52,240 --> 01:11:55,164 Any one of you 517 01:11:55,200 --> 01:11:58,170 could bear the responsibilities. 518 01:11:58,240 --> 01:11:59,241 Now his Reverence must 519 01:12:00,040 --> 01:12:01,121 decide between you. 520 01:12:03,240 --> 01:12:07,040 Go to the pond behind the temple. 521 01:12:07,080 --> 01:12:09,128 Each of you fetch a bucket of clear water. 522 01:12:34,160 --> 01:12:37,084 Is the water in your buckets clear? 523 01:12:39,120 --> 01:12:40,167 Hui Tung, 524 01:12:40,200 --> 01:12:44,000 tell me how you got your clear water? 525 01:12:47,160 --> 01:12:51,051 I worked together with my brothers to get it. 526 01:12:52,080 --> 01:12:54,082 Explain your meaning. 527 01:12:54,200 --> 01:12:57,204 Only when many streams 528 01:12:57,240 --> 01:13:01,040 have flowed into the ocean does it reflect the full moon. 529 01:13:26,000 --> 01:13:27,206 And you, Hui Wen? 530 01:13:28,160 --> 01:13:31,050 I filtered the water through a fine gauze. 531 01:13:31,200 --> 01:13:34,090 One must continually expunge worldly thoughts 532 01:13:34,160 --> 01:13:37,050 in order to return to one's true nature. 533 01:13:53,040 --> 01:13:53,165 Hui Ssu? 534 01:13:54,120 --> 01:13:57,090 Things are as they are. 535 01:13:57,160 --> 01:14:00,084 Clear mind, clear water. 536 01:14:16,240 --> 01:14:18,208 Tenth day, eight month. 537 01:14:19,040 --> 01:14:20,246 When the bells sound 538 01:14:21,040 --> 01:14:24,169 assemble in front of the Main Hall 539 01:14:24,200 --> 01:14:27,090 for the Inauguration of the new Abbot. 540 01:15:34,080 --> 01:15:35,047 Hui Ssu! 541 01:15:38,080 --> 01:15:39,127 Come here. 542 01:16:33,040 --> 01:16:35,122 "To avoid disputes, 543 01:16:35,160 --> 01:16:39,051 "the robe has not been passed on 544 01:16:39,120 --> 01:16:42,044 "since the time of the Fifth Patriarch, Hung Jen. 545 01:16:42,120 --> 01:16:45,010 "But I have decided to bestow it on my successor 546 01:16:45,080 --> 01:16:47,082 "as a token of trust. " 547 01:16:50,120 --> 01:16:51,007 Chiu Ming! 548 01:16:57,160 --> 01:16:58,082 Come over here! 549 01:17:25,240 --> 01:17:27,049 Kneel! 550 01:17:49,200 --> 01:17:52,170 From this point, you will be called 551 01:17:52,240 --> 01:17:54,049 Hui Ming. 552 01:17:54,200 --> 01:17:56,202 I entrust the three treasures to your care. 553 01:17:57,000 --> 01:17:58,047 You will uphold 554 01:17:58,120 --> 01:17:59,121 our traditions 555 01:17:59,160 --> 01:18:02,130 and spread Buddha's doctrine. Rise! 556 01:18:30,000 --> 01:18:31,081 Now'? 557 01:18:34,040 --> 01:18:37,249 Hui Ming is now our Abbot. 558 01:18:38,040 --> 01:18:40,168 Respect him as you respected the Old Master. 559 01:18:41,040 --> 01:18:42,166 Turn! 560 01:19:16,120 --> 01:19:18,202 Abbot Hui Ming will take his position. 561 01:19:35,240 --> 01:19:39,131 These are the documents of the Temple. 562 01:19:39,200 --> 01:19:40,201 Hui Wen 563 01:19:41,160 --> 01:19:44,084 will clarify any uncertainties. 564 01:19:45,160 --> 01:19:49,165 Here is the Scroll of Tripitaka. 565 01:19:53,240 --> 01:19:57,211 It has attracted much unwelcome attention over years. 566 01:19:58,040 --> 01:20:00,088 Be ready to deal with it. 567 01:20:14,080 --> 01:20:15,161 Tomorrow, 568 01:20:15,200 --> 01:20:19,046 the Old Master will prepare for Nirvana. 569 01:20:19,120 --> 01:20:21,202 We will chant the Amitayur Sutra. 570 01:20:22,160 --> 01:20:25,243 Absurd! Choosing a convict flouts all precedent! 571 01:20:26,040 --> 01:20:28,088 He'll find that 572 01:20:28,160 --> 01:20:30,162 he has me to reckon with! 573 01:20:31,000 --> 01:20:33,048 Please, excuse me. 574 01:20:44,240 --> 01:20:46,208 - I feel sorry for him. - For whom? 575 01:20:46,240 --> 01:20:49,130 All his efforts have come to nothing. 576 01:20:50,080 --> 01:20:54,085 A monk that ambitious is not fit to be an Abbot. 577 01:21:00,000 --> 01:21:02,128 Do you think I should speak to the Old Master? 578 01:21:02,200 --> 01:21:04,009 About what? 579 01:21:05,120 --> 01:21:07,168 To ask him to appoint Hui Tung instead. 580 01:21:07,240 --> 01:21:09,049 On what grounds? 581 01:21:09,120 --> 01:21:13,045 I'll say that as the governor of the region 582 01:21:13,080 --> 01:21:17,051 I cannot agree to the appointment of a convict. 583 01:21:18,040 --> 01:21:19,041 You should do no such thing! 584 01:21:19,080 --> 01:21:22,084 We should try to win over Chiu Ming. 585 01:21:22,240 --> 01:21:26,006 What? He must hate us like poison! 586 01:21:29,120 --> 01:21:30,087 Let me try. 587 01:21:36,200 --> 01:21:38,089 Come over here! 588 01:21:38,120 --> 01:21:41,169 Hui Tung has something to say. 589 01:21:43,160 --> 01:21:44,161 Listen. 590 01:21:45,000 --> 01:21:46,001 What? 591 01:21:50,080 --> 01:21:51,127 Listen to what Hui Tung is saying! 592 01:21:53,240 --> 01:21:55,208 Don't mention this to anyone. 593 01:21:56,200 --> 01:22:00,125 Just lead them to the new Abbot. 594 01:22:02,160 --> 01:22:05,084 Tell him that the food is terrible. 595 01:22:05,160 --> 01:22:07,242 That you can't stand underfed any longer. 596 01:22:08,040 --> 01:22:10,122 Make yourselves a nuisance. 597 01:22:10,200 --> 01:22:13,010 We'll show him what we're made on. 598 01:22:32,120 --> 01:22:35,010 Did anything else happen today? 599 01:22:35,200 --> 01:22:37,089 We captured a smuggler. 600 01:22:37,120 --> 01:22:38,201 He is inside the gate. 601 01:22:39,240 --> 01:22:41,004 Your Reverence! 602 01:22:44,200 --> 01:22:46,089 What is wrong, Lieutenant Chang! 603 01:22:48,120 --> 01:22:52,011 What happened before was a misunderstanding. 604 01:22:52,080 --> 01:22:54,082 I'm sorry 605 01:22:55,040 --> 01:22:57,088 that you suffered because of it. 606 01:23:01,160 --> 01:23:04,050 I have forgotten it already. 607 01:23:04,120 --> 01:23:06,009 I hope you will forget it too. 608 01:23:10,240 --> 01:23:13,164 One more thing. I don't know whether to tell you... 609 01:23:14,200 --> 01:23:16,043 Please speak out. 610 01:23:16,200 --> 01:23:20,125 The food in your temple is not... 611 01:23:22,040 --> 01:23:23,041 How'? 612 01:23:28,000 --> 01:23:30,082 It's bad. 613 01:23:30,160 --> 01:23:32,162 The monks are grumbling. 614 01:23:32,240 --> 01:23:35,210 I just heard Hui Tung inciting them 615 01:23:35,240 --> 01:23:38,005 to protest to you about it. 616 01:23:38,080 --> 01:23:41,209 I came hereto warn you, so you can prepare... 617 01:23:44,240 --> 01:23:46,129 What does it matter? 618 01:23:46,200 --> 01:23:49,124 - What if this goes too far? - Brother Hui Tung is behind us! 619 01:23:49,200 --> 01:23:51,043 What if he deserts us? 620 01:23:51,080 --> 01:23:53,162 At worst, we can leave the priesthood. 621 01:23:54,160 --> 01:23:56,162 Empty words! How would we make a living? 622 01:23:56,240 --> 01:23:58,083 It doesn't take much to find a bowl of rice-gruel. 623 01:23:58,120 --> 01:24:01,203 If you want to back down, we should give up now. 624 01:24:10,040 --> 01:24:12,247 Your Reverence, we would like to talk to you. 625 01:24:16,120 --> 01:24:17,121 Very well! 626 01:24:22,080 --> 01:24:24,082 - Is it about food? - Yes, it is. 627 01:24:27,160 --> 01:24:28,161 Should we go on? 628 01:24:32,080 --> 01:24:34,208 - You know what our food is like. -Yes, I do. 629 01:24:35,040 --> 01:24:37,122 All we get is rice-gruel, and not much of that! 630 01:24:37,160 --> 01:24:40,130 Every day some of us fall sick. 631 01:24:40,200 --> 01:24:41,201 Not sick! We're starved! 632 01:24:42,000 --> 01:24:43,240 What is happening here? 633 01:24:48,040 --> 01:24:49,166 What are you shouting about? 634 01:25:01,040 --> 01:25:01,211 Silence! 635 01:25:04,200 --> 01:25:07,170 We will find a way to improve the food. 636 01:25:08,160 --> 01:25:10,128 But there are others improvements to be made too. 637 01:25:10,200 --> 01:25:13,090 Besides meditating and reciting sutras, 638 01:25:13,120 --> 01:25:16,090 from now on, all monks will do farm work. 639 01:25:17,240 --> 01:25:19,049 Farm work? That's unheard of for monks! 640 01:25:20,000 --> 01:25:21,047 Be quiet! 641 01:25:22,040 --> 01:25:25,203 Your Reverence, I don't think farming will work. 642 01:25:25,240 --> 01:25:26,162 If Will. 643 01:25:31,040 --> 01:25:33,088 We don't know how! 644 01:25:33,160 --> 01:25:35,003 Then you must learn. 645 01:25:35,080 --> 01:25:36,206 From whom? 646 01:25:38,200 --> 01:25:39,201 From me. 647 01:25:43,000 --> 01:25:44,081 Disperse now. 648 01:25:48,040 --> 01:25:50,122 And what about the food? 649 01:26:00,240 --> 01:26:04,086 The food problem must be solved. 650 01:26:04,160 --> 01:26:06,162 You have seen the accounts of the Temple. 651 01:26:06,240 --> 01:26:09,050 Our expenses are heavy, our income is limited. 652 01:26:09,080 --> 01:26:13,051 We cannot afford to spend more on food. 653 01:26:15,160 --> 01:26:17,049 Then we will seek donations. 654 01:26:17,120 --> 01:26:20,044 Donations have always been my responsibility. 655 01:26:20,080 --> 01:26:22,162 Money is scarce these days. 656 01:26:24,120 --> 01:26:25,167 Then we must borrow. 657 01:26:27,080 --> 01:26:28,047 Your Reverence, 658 01:26:29,120 --> 01:26:33,045 to borrow, we need sureties. Unless we ask Esquire Wen... 659 01:26:33,120 --> 01:26:34,201 Splendid, ask him at once. 660 01:26:38,080 --> 01:26:40,082 Your Reverence, about the food... 661 01:26:40,120 --> 01:26:42,122 It will be better from tomorrow. 662 01:26:54,120 --> 01:26:55,246 They are the ones. 663 01:26:56,120 --> 01:27:00,011 They drank wine and ate meat. He has been supplying them. 664 01:27:00,080 --> 01:27:02,003 They were caught in the act this morning. 665 01:27:02,120 --> 01:27:05,010 - How did they pay him? - Hui Wen gave them money. 666 01:27:05,080 --> 01:27:06,241 What are you saying? 667 01:27:07,040 --> 01:27:08,007 They confessed everything. 668 01:27:08,080 --> 01:27:12,085 I told them to secure provisions 669 01:27:12,160 --> 01:27:14,208 not to violate Temple laws! 670 01:27:18,040 --> 01:27:20,088 Hui Tung, what is the usual punishment for this? 671 01:27:20,120 --> 01:27:24,045 For a monk, three months in solitary confinement. 672 01:27:24,120 --> 01:27:26,009 For an outsider, twenty strokes. 673 01:27:26,080 --> 01:27:27,127 You can leave it to me. 674 01:27:27,160 --> 01:27:30,209 Good, but we will alter the procedure. 675 01:27:31,000 --> 01:27:33,048 The monks will level the land around the well 676 01:27:33,120 --> 01:27:34,167 so that we can plant vegetables. 677 01:27:34,200 --> 01:27:36,168 Hand the outsider to the Lieutenant to await trial. 678 01:27:37,000 --> 01:27:39,128 - Your Reverence... - That is settled. 679 01:27:44,120 --> 01:27:46,122 Arrange it at once. 680 01:27:47,160 --> 01:27:49,049 How dare you say such things? 681 01:27:50,120 --> 01:27:51,121 Your Reverence. 682 01:27:52,160 --> 01:27:55,050 Esquire Wen I was intending to talk to you. 683 01:27:56,080 --> 01:27:59,129 I wanted to congratulate you... 684 01:27:59,240 --> 01:28:01,083 No occasions for congratulations. 685 01:28:04,160 --> 01:28:05,082 Esquire Wen, 686 01:28:07,040 --> 01:28:11,011 can you help us to improve the temple food? 687 01:28:12,240 --> 01:28:15,164 I would help if I could, 688 01:28:15,240 --> 01:28:18,050 but I have some difficulties myself. 689 01:28:18,080 --> 01:28:22,005 Can you help us to borrow elsewhere? 690 01:28:24,120 --> 01:28:27,090 Money-lenders need securities... 691 01:28:30,080 --> 01:28:32,003 We can offer the Temple deeds as a security. 692 01:28:33,200 --> 01:28:36,124 But no money-lender would accept Temple deeds! 693 01:28:36,240 --> 01:28:37,127 Why not? 694 01:28:38,200 --> 01:28:42,091 They couldn't sell the Temple if you defaulted! 695 01:28:48,160 --> 01:28:50,162 Is there any other way? 696 01:28:51,240 --> 01:28:54,164 You could use 697 01:28:54,200 --> 01:28:56,168 the Scroll of Tripitaka as security. 698 01:29:00,160 --> 01:29:01,207 What is it worth? 699 01:29:02,080 --> 01:29:06,051 Several tens of thousands taels of silver. 700 01:29:09,080 --> 01:29:12,129 Very well, give Hui Wen a draft for 10,000 taels. 701 01:29:12,200 --> 01:29:13,201 As for the Scroll, 702 01:29:13,240 --> 01:29:16,164 let me think about it. 703 01:29:17,120 --> 01:29:19,043 These two drafts cover 20,000 taels of silver. 704 01:29:19,080 --> 01:29:21,048 One is for the temple, 705 01:29:21,120 --> 01:29:23,043 the other is yours. 706 01:29:34,200 --> 01:29:36,202 Here is the key to the Scripture Hall. 707 01:29:36,240 --> 01:29:38,163 If he changes his mind, follow your original plan. 708 01:29:41,200 --> 01:29:42,087 Madam! 709 01:29:53,080 --> 01:29:57,085 We'll save money if we get it this way! 710 01:30:14,080 --> 01:30:16,128 But how can I account for a murder in the temple? 711 01:30:16,200 --> 01:30:17,201 Leave that to me. 712 01:30:17,240 --> 01:30:19,004 After all, 713 01:30:19,080 --> 01:30:20,002 he is the Abbot! 714 01:30:24,080 --> 01:30:25,081 You go first. 715 01:30:27,240 --> 01:30:28,241 Do you understand now? 716 01:30:31,160 --> 01:30:34,004 Lieutenant, I'm no match for him alone... 717 01:30:34,080 --> 01:30:36,162 Don't worry, I'll be there to back you up. 718 01:30:38,240 --> 01:30:40,004 Go now! 719 01:30:49,160 --> 01:30:50,161 Your Reverence! 720 01:30:57,240 --> 01:30:58,127 Madam? 721 01:31:02,000 --> 01:31:04,207 Hui Tung and Chang Cheng are plotting to kill you! 722 01:31:05,040 --> 01:31:05,245 Madam! 723 01:32:33,200 --> 01:32:35,089 Do not be alarmed. 724 01:32:35,160 --> 01:32:38,050 Apply some ointment to it. 725 01:32:38,080 --> 01:32:41,084 Tonight, you will sleep outside the Scripture Hall. 726 01:32:42,240 --> 01:32:45,210 If anything happens during the night 727 01:32:46,040 --> 01:32:48,088 you will be held responsible. 728 01:32:48,200 --> 01:32:49,087 Go! 729 01:36:46,200 --> 01:36:48,123 Did you see Chang Cheng? 730 01:36:49,040 --> 01:36:51,042 Use the back door. I'll meet you by the river. 731 01:37:01,120 --> 01:37:03,009 By the river... 732 01:37:09,160 --> 01:37:11,003 - General! - Esquire Wen... 733 01:37:15,120 --> 01:37:17,168 Well, this has been an eventful visit... 734 01:37:18,040 --> 01:37:19,041 Indeed it has! 735 01:37:20,240 --> 01:37:22,163 Are you leaving today too? 736 01:37:22,200 --> 01:37:24,043 I must. 737 01:37:25,080 --> 01:37:27,082 I am neglecting my official duties. 738 01:37:27,160 --> 01:37:29,049 Then I'll say goodbye now. 739 01:37:29,240 --> 01:37:30,127 Please don't be formal. 740 01:37:32,240 --> 01:37:34,208 - Good bye. - Good bye. 741 01:38:07,080 --> 01:38:08,161 Chang Chang! 742 01:38:32,240 --> 01:38:35,244 "White Fox has the scroll. Giving chase. 743 01:38:36,040 --> 01:38:38,122 "Will wait for you by river. " 744 01:38:41,040 --> 01:38:42,121 Where by the river? 745 01:43:13,040 --> 01:43:14,166 - What about Gold lock? - Go! 746 01:43:34,120 --> 01:43:35,167 Chang Cheng? 747 01:43:35,240 --> 01:43:37,242 It's Gold Lock! 748 01:43:43,040 --> 01:43:44,041 Search! 749 01:43:58,160 --> 01:43:59,161 Hurry! 750 01:44:22,040 --> 01:44:25,010 Old man, can you ferry us over? 751 01:44:31,200 --> 01:44:33,123 I'll pay you ten taels of silver! 752 01:44:36,080 --> 01:44:38,048 Twenty then? Alright. 753 01:44:44,160 --> 01:44:45,161 Come on! 754 01:44:51,040 --> 01:44:51,165 Quick! 755 01:45:36,120 --> 01:45:37,121 Wait! 756 01:45:39,000 --> 01:45:40,161 - What is it? -You didn't pay him. 757 01:45:44,160 --> 01:45:47,209 What if he betrays us? I'd better... 758 01:45:48,160 --> 01:45:50,003 That won't do! 759 01:45:55,080 --> 01:45:57,082 Old man! I forgot to pay you! 760 01:46:02,200 --> 01:46:03,247 Come over, come over! 761 01:46:37,240 --> 01:46:40,244 Please stay there... 762 01:50:52,000 --> 01:50:53,047 Esquire Wen! 763 01:50:56,080 --> 01:50:57,127 Hui Wen! 764 01:50:57,240 --> 01:51:01,211 I've told the new Abbot all about our plot. 765 01:51:03,000 --> 01:51:05,162 You've stolen and murdered in the Temple. 766 01:51:05,240 --> 01:51:07,163 What do you propose to do about it? 767 01:51:07,240 --> 01:51:09,208 It was Lieutenant Chang who started the fight. 768 01:51:10,040 --> 01:51:11,201 There's no evidence to prove that. 769 01:51:12,040 --> 01:51:15,089 He was notoriously cruel. His death was long overdue. 770 01:51:15,160 --> 01:51:19,051 Whether he deserved it or not, you're still a murderer. 771 01:51:21,080 --> 01:51:22,127 In this case, what shall I...? 772 01:51:24,080 --> 01:51:26,162 You'd better come and appeal to the Abbot's mercy. 773 01:51:26,200 --> 01:51:29,044 Perhaps he will be lenient. 774 01:51:30,120 --> 01:51:32,009 So my visit has been in vain? 775 01:51:33,160 --> 01:51:34,127 I fear so. 776 01:51:36,120 --> 01:51:37,121 To hell with you! 777 01:51:40,040 --> 01:51:41,166 Esquire Wen! 778 01:51:42,040 --> 01:51:42,245 Don't go that way! 779 01:52:00,040 --> 01:52:01,121 This roll of paper has been 780 01:52:01,160 --> 01:52:04,164 the origin of the Temple's troubles for many years. 781 01:52:08,120 --> 01:52:10,202 Now I am returning it to Tripitaka. 782 01:52:51,040 --> 01:52:51,211 General Wang! 783 01:52:55,040 --> 01:52:58,169 The true value of the Scroll lies in its meaning. 784 01:52:58,200 --> 01:53:00,202 It should be available to all. 785 01:53:01,040 --> 01:53:03,122 The old Abbot has printed many copies of it. 786 01:53:03,200 --> 01:53:06,090 This copy is for you. 787 01:53:27,200 --> 01:53:30,170 Let her come here. I will shave her head. 788 01:53:35,080 --> 01:53:36,047 Come over. 789 01:53:49,160 --> 01:53:51,003 Kneel. 790 01:54:10,000 --> 01:54:12,002 Chant the sutra. 791 01:54:31,080 --> 01:54:33,128 Processed by: C.M.C. - Paris