1 00:02:54,854 --> 00:02:59,771 (Han Dynasty, 208 A.D. Summer, Xuchang) 2 00:05:07,521 --> 00:05:11,729 Greetings, Your Majesty 3 00:05:23,063 --> 00:05:25,354 Yesterday, I proposed a decree 4 00:05:25,563 --> 00:05:28,021 for war against Liu Bei and Sun Quan 5 00:05:28,354 --> 00:05:30,771 Has Your Majesty approved the decree? 6 00:05:31,188 --> 00:05:34,188 The Prime Minister has just beaten back the Northern Wu Wan 7 00:05:34,521 --> 00:05:37,771 Our troops and people need respite 8 00:05:38,021 --> 00:05:39,438 The insurgents Sun and Liu 9 00:05:39,688 --> 00:05:41,688 are ruling their own regimes down South 10 00:05:41,938 --> 00:05:44,354 They plot against Your Majesty's Court 11 00:05:44,521 --> 00:05:46,271 If they are not eliminated in time, 12 00:05:46,521 --> 00:05:51,188 Your Majesty's Han Court might well be theirs 13 00:05:51,521 --> 00:05:52,688 Prime Minister, 14 00:05:53,021 --> 00:05:55,021 please let me consider this further 15 00:05:55,188 --> 00:05:57,938 How much further must Your Majesty consider? 16 00:06:00,104 --> 00:06:01,854 I have waged wars across the land 17 00:06:02,021 --> 00:06:04,021 Tens of thousands of soldiers have perished on the battlefields, 18 00:06:04,188 --> 00:06:07,104 all for the sake of the Great Han Empire 19 00:06:08,021 --> 00:06:10,188 Does Your Majesty still remember your exile? 20 00:06:10,438 --> 00:06:12,938 Which, if any, among your Royal relatives rescued You? 21 00:06:13,188 --> 00:06:15,604 I wonder, to this day, 22 00:06:15,854 --> 00:06:18,854 if I had not eliminated the traitors, 23 00:06:19,021 --> 00:06:21,104 how many more would claim the throne for themselves? 24 00:06:31,021 --> 00:06:32,021 I hereby decree that 25 00:06:32,854 --> 00:06:34,438 Prime Minister Cao Cao 26 00:06:34,688 --> 00:06:36,771 be commissioned as the Commander of the lmperial Army 27 00:06:37,021 --> 00:06:39,854 and go forth to pacify the South 28 00:06:40,188 --> 00:06:42,021 Thank you, Your Majesty 29 00:06:42,188 --> 00:06:45,688 Senator Kong Rong wishes to speak 30 00:06:51,188 --> 00:06:53,688 Liu Bei is Your Majesty's uncle, 31 00:06:53,854 --> 00:06:56,604 and Sun Quan is the third-generation heir to the Dukedom of Wu 32 00:06:56,771 --> 00:06:58,938 They have no intent to rebel 33 00:06:59,688 --> 00:07:01,188 Whereas you, Prime Minister, 34 00:07:01,354 --> 00:07:02,438 not only seize all the powers of the state, 35 00:07:02,688 --> 00:07:04,438 but also intend to mobilize the entire army 36 00:07:04,688 --> 00:07:07,854 There is no justifiable reason for your war! 37 00:07:08,271 --> 00:07:10,188 Though you have solemnly vowed yourself 38 00:07:10,354 --> 00:07:12,604 loyal to His Majesty's Court, 39 00:07:12,854 --> 00:07:16,854 you will not be able to convince everyone! 40 00:07:18,188 --> 00:07:21,771 The next one to put down a rebellion, may not be you, Prime Minister, 41 00:07:22,188 --> 00:07:23,521 but Liu Bei 42 00:07:23,854 --> 00:07:25,354 and Sun Quan! 43 00:07:26,354 --> 00:07:27,854 He is the first sacrifice 44 00:07:35,188 --> 00:07:39,188 I thank the Prime Minister for this wine! 45 00:07:49,021 --> 00:07:50,104 (The final year of the Han dynasty) 46 00:07:50,271 --> 00:07:52,271 (Eunuchs and court relatives) (struggle for power) 47 00:07:52,438 --> 00:07:53,771 (The country falls into chaos) 48 00:07:53,938 --> 00:07:55,438 (Ambitious Cao Cao seizes the moment) 49 00:07:55,688 --> 00:07:57,771 (to coerce the emperor and) (to control the feudal lords) 50 00:07:58,021 --> 00:08:00,521 (ln the year 208 A.D.,) (Cao Cao leads his army South) 51 00:08:00,688 --> 00:08:03,354 (to destroy Liu Bei,) (a distant relative of the Royal Family) 52 00:08:03,521 --> 00:08:05,938 (and Sun Quan, ruler of the Southland) 53 00:08:06,688 --> 00:08:07,771 Begin 54 00:08:09,271 --> 00:08:10,688 Form up! 55 00:10:51,188 --> 00:10:52,896 Watch it 56 00:10:59,521 --> 00:11:00,521 My Lord 57 00:11:01,354 --> 00:11:02,854 Zilong! My Lord 58 00:11:02,938 --> 00:11:03,854 You have returned 59 00:11:04,104 --> 00:11:07,021 Our men made all possible efforts to hold our ground 60 00:11:07,188 --> 00:11:09,521 until the last minute before abandoning the town 61 00:11:11,521 --> 00:11:13,688 Luckily, most of the peasants have already fled 62 00:11:13,854 --> 00:11:14,938 through the valley 63 00:11:15,188 --> 00:11:16,354 My Lord! 64 00:11:16,854 --> 00:11:18,604 The two ladies and the Young Master 65 00:11:18,688 --> 00:11:20,438 are still trapped in the village 66 00:11:26,854 --> 00:11:28,771 My ladies, please be careful 67 00:11:29,521 --> 00:11:31,521 Don't cry 68 00:11:49,521 --> 00:11:50,354 General Zhang 69 00:11:50,688 --> 00:11:53,188 Chief Strategist, how does the situation look? 70 00:11:54,188 --> 00:11:56,104 Cao Cao's pursuing forces are greater than anticipated 71 00:11:56,271 --> 00:11:59,271 The cavalry vanguard will arrive at any moment 72 00:11:59,938 --> 00:12:01,188 The Cao cavalry will use 73 00:12:01,354 --> 00:12:03,271 a wedge formation to attack 74 00:12:03,438 --> 00:12:05,271 We will reflect the light into their eyes to hold them off 75 00:12:05,438 --> 00:12:07,604 Remember, the refugees need 76 00:12:07,771 --> 00:12:09,938 at least an hour to retreat 77 00:12:10,188 --> 00:12:11,688 We need a thousand more soldiers 78 00:12:11,854 --> 00:12:13,354 for the second line of defense! 79 00:12:13,688 --> 00:12:15,021 Leave it to me 80 00:12:24,521 --> 00:12:25,604 Alright 81 00:12:27,188 --> 00:12:28,438 Forward 82 00:12:48,521 --> 00:12:49,521 My Lord 83 00:12:50,021 --> 00:12:50,771 Zhu-ge Liang, 84 00:12:52,021 --> 00:12:53,188 the peasants are moving slowly 85 00:12:53,688 --> 00:12:56,271 It looks like they will need at least another four hours 86 00:12:57,188 --> 00:12:58,688 We urgently need a thousand soldiers from here 87 00:12:58,854 --> 00:13:00,354 Go aid General Zhang 88 00:13:00,521 --> 00:13:02,688 That way Cao Cao cannot chase them 89 00:13:02,854 --> 00:13:05,604 The peasants can be left to themselves 90 00:13:05,854 --> 00:13:07,354 Cao Cao intends to make us surrender 91 00:13:07,521 --> 00:13:08,438 He will not kill them 92 00:13:08,688 --> 00:13:11,604 No! As you can see, 93 00:13:12,104 --> 00:13:14,271 the elderly, the women, and the children all need our help 94 00:13:14,521 --> 00:13:15,104 My Lord, 95 00:13:15,354 --> 00:13:17,688 these peasants are dragging us down 96 00:13:18,104 --> 00:13:21,188 To succeed, you have to set aside these trivial matters 97 00:13:21,688 --> 00:13:23,438 These are Han people 98 00:13:23,688 --> 00:13:26,688 They follow us only to escape from Cao Cao's regime 99 00:13:27,188 --> 00:13:28,771 If we cannot offer protection to the civilians 100 00:13:29,021 --> 00:13:31,771 then what is the meaning of this war? 101 00:13:37,021 --> 00:13:37,854 I will find Guan Yu 102 00:13:38,021 --> 00:13:39,271 Go and help my Lord 103 00:14:02,354 --> 00:14:04,188 Sister! 104 00:14:20,854 --> 00:14:22,688 Quickly! Bring the horse for My Lady 105 00:14:22,854 --> 00:14:24,938 That looks like Liu Bei's family 106 00:14:25,188 --> 00:14:26,938 Go get the baby! 107 00:15:27,438 --> 00:15:28,438 My Lady! 108 00:15:29,021 --> 00:15:30,438 General Zhao, 109 00:15:32,354 --> 00:15:35,188 he is my Lord's only flesh and blood 110 00:15:35,521 --> 00:15:38,771 He must not fall into enemy's hands! 111 00:15:39,104 --> 00:15:39,938 Rest assured, My Lady 112 00:15:40,188 --> 00:15:43,271 I will take you and the young Master to my Lord 113 00:15:43,521 --> 00:15:44,854 Let's go! Get on the horse! 114 00:16:06,354 --> 00:16:08,438 My Lady, quickly! 115 00:16:19,354 --> 00:16:20,688 My Lady! 116 00:16:23,604 --> 00:16:24,771 My Lady! 117 00:16:28,188 --> 00:16:29,188 General! 118 00:17:11,854 --> 00:17:13,021 My Lady! 119 00:17:41,104 --> 00:17:42,271 Step apart! 120 00:17:43,146 --> 00:17:45,188 Flip the shields! 121 00:18:24,354 --> 00:18:26,604 Attack! 122 00:19:13,396 --> 00:19:14,604 Let's go! 123 00:20:22,521 --> 00:20:23,938 Bailong! 124 00:20:42,188 --> 00:20:42,854 Chief Strategist, 125 00:20:43,188 --> 00:20:44,771 where are our reinforcements? 126 00:22:23,104 --> 00:22:23,938 Who is that man? 127 00:22:24,354 --> 00:22:26,854 Zhao Zilong of Changshan 128 00:22:37,521 --> 00:22:41,604 Why is there no such a brave warrior under my command? 129 00:22:49,688 --> 00:22:50,854 General Zhao 130 00:22:51,521 --> 00:22:52,604 Zilong 131 00:23:01,688 --> 00:23:02,604 Retreat! 132 00:23:02,771 --> 00:23:04,188 We can still fight! 133 00:23:04,354 --> 00:23:07,188 Why are we giving up so easily? 134 00:23:08,188 --> 00:23:09,021 We are greatly outnumbered by the enemy 135 00:23:09,188 --> 00:23:10,688 If we can't protect the refugees, 136 00:23:10,854 --> 00:23:11,938 our losses will be worse 137 00:23:12,188 --> 00:23:12,938 Attention! 138 00:23:13,188 --> 00:23:14,521 Protect the refugees! 139 00:23:14,688 --> 00:23:16,354 It's an order! 140 00:23:18,938 --> 00:23:19,688 Brother, 141 00:23:20,021 --> 00:23:21,104 go quickly! 142 00:23:21,521 --> 00:23:24,271 Leave! Protect the refugees! 143 00:23:24,604 --> 00:23:27,021 Zilong, take the Young Master! 144 00:23:27,354 --> 00:23:28,854 Retreat! 145 00:23:29,604 --> 00:23:32,354 Attention, Third Battalion! Hold the line! 146 00:23:32,521 --> 00:23:35,854 Protect the retreating refugees! 147 00:23:38,521 --> 00:23:40,438 Quick! 148 00:23:41,521 --> 00:23:43,438 Charge! 149 00:23:49,354 --> 00:23:52,104 Second battalion, go! 150 00:23:52,438 --> 00:23:55,021 Third battalion, get ready! 151 00:24:44,354 --> 00:24:45,521 My lord 152 00:24:49,354 --> 00:24:53,604 I brought the Young Master back 153 00:24:56,354 --> 00:24:59,104 but the two ladies already... 154 00:25:05,271 --> 00:25:08,354 Zilong, get up... 155 00:25:33,354 --> 00:25:34,438 Prime Minister! 156 00:25:34,688 --> 00:25:36,854 Liu Bei is vulnerable 157 00:25:37,188 --> 00:25:39,604 Look, the cowards have all fled 158 00:25:39,854 --> 00:25:41,688 Dead bodies lie everywhere 159 00:25:42,938 --> 00:25:45,604 The rest ran for their lives! 160 00:25:46,188 --> 00:25:49,521 There is only one man still fighting 161 00:26:04,521 --> 00:26:06,021 Surrender, and your life will be spared! 162 00:26:06,188 --> 00:26:09,104 Kneel down... 163 00:26:09,188 --> 00:26:11,188 Do not be so rude! 164 00:26:12,688 --> 00:26:13,771 General Guan Yu, 165 00:26:14,354 --> 00:26:16,771 a wise man chooses his Lord carefully 166 00:26:17,021 --> 00:26:20,188 Why do you continue to serve Liu Bei? 167 00:26:21,188 --> 00:26:22,438 You still won't kneel! 168 00:26:54,771 --> 00:26:55,938 Protect the Prime Minster! Kill him! 169 00:26:56,188 --> 00:26:58,188 Nobody move! 170 00:27:12,854 --> 00:27:14,604 Prime Minister, why? 171 00:27:14,854 --> 00:27:16,854 If he wanted to kill me, he already would have 172 00:27:17,271 --> 00:27:20,188 Guan Yu would not stab a man from behind 173 00:27:20,354 --> 00:27:22,771 Liu Bei has lost many battles, 174 00:27:22,938 --> 00:27:25,354 yet so many talented men remain loyal to him 175 00:27:25,521 --> 00:27:29,688 One day, they will all serve under my command 176 00:27:59,521 --> 00:28:01,771 I have suffered a lifetime of failures 177 00:28:02,188 --> 00:28:04,688 This isn't the worst one 178 00:28:05,188 --> 00:28:07,938 Cao Cao thinks he holds the Dynasty's fate in his hands 179 00:28:09,271 --> 00:28:11,104 So long as I live and breathe, 180 00:28:11,604 --> 00:28:13,271 I will fight to end his crimes 181 00:28:13,521 --> 00:28:16,188 against the Han Court 182 00:28:17,354 --> 00:28:20,021 My Lord, I will go to the state of Wu tonight, 183 00:28:20,188 --> 00:28:21,938 to ask for Sun Quan's support 184 00:28:22,354 --> 00:28:23,438 Sun Quan? 185 00:28:24,354 --> 00:28:26,771 Against Cao Cao? I wonder if he is strong enough 186 00:28:27,021 --> 00:28:30,021 to fight an enemy as fierce as Cao Cao 187 00:28:30,354 --> 00:28:32,104 Though Sun Quan is young, 188 00:28:32,521 --> 00:28:34,854 he bears great ambitions within 189 00:28:35,354 --> 00:28:37,438 For generations, the Sun Clan has ruled the South 190 00:28:37,688 --> 00:28:41,438 They have the wealth and strength to fight Cao Cao 191 00:28:41,854 --> 00:28:45,354 Wu needs us just as much as we need Wu 192 00:28:45,938 --> 00:28:48,271 If our alliance succeeds, and we defeat Cao Cao, 193 00:28:48,521 --> 00:28:50,271 then Cao Cao will definitely retreat back North 194 00:28:50,521 --> 00:28:53,688 We can then go West and rebuild our forces 195 00:28:53,938 --> 00:28:55,521 Once we are in control of the West, 196 00:28:55,771 --> 00:28:57,938 Cao Cao will control the North, and Sun Quan, the South 197 00:28:58,104 --> 00:29:00,354 We will form a power triangle 198 00:29:00,604 --> 00:29:03,271 This division of power is the only way to stop Cao Cao 199 00:29:09,354 --> 00:29:12,104 My Lord, please rest assured 200 00:29:13,521 --> 00:29:16,271 Are you confident you can convince him? 201 00:29:26,104 --> 00:29:27,771 Eat some more 202 00:29:28,438 --> 00:29:33,438 The road to Wu is long, and you will need energy 203 00:29:43,354 --> 00:29:45,604 Prime Minister, the surrendered generals, 204 00:29:45,688 --> 00:29:47,938 Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, are here 205 00:29:48,521 --> 00:29:52,271 These two men are untrustworthy 206 00:29:52,521 --> 00:29:55,688 Please be cautious 207 00:29:57,354 --> 00:30:00,604 I trust those who are of use to me 208 00:30:09,938 --> 00:30:12,438 Greetings, Your Highness! 209 00:30:13,188 --> 00:30:14,438 Rise 210 00:30:14,854 --> 00:30:16,938 How many ships and men have you brought with you? 211 00:30:17,354 --> 00:30:18,854 We have with us three hundred thousand naval troops 212 00:30:19,021 --> 00:30:20,521 and more than two thousand 213 00:30:20,688 --> 00:30:22,354 battleships and boats of various sizes 214 00:30:22,688 --> 00:30:23,688 Great! 215 00:30:25,021 --> 00:30:27,104 Now we can be 216 00:30:27,688 --> 00:30:30,271 tigers that swim! 217 00:30:34,354 --> 00:30:38,104 Your Highness, here is our letter of surrender 218 00:30:42,688 --> 00:30:43,854 General Cai, 219 00:30:44,688 --> 00:30:46,854 I see many grammatical errors here 220 00:30:47,104 --> 00:30:48,688 I hope your military strategies 221 00:30:49,021 --> 00:30:51,521 are not as poor as your command of literature 222 00:30:52,021 --> 00:30:54,104 I hear you have frequent exchanges 223 00:30:54,354 --> 00:30:56,354 with the State of Wu 224 00:30:57,521 --> 00:30:58,438 Your Highness, 225 00:30:58,688 --> 00:31:00,771 I have declared war on Wu many times 226 00:31:01,021 --> 00:31:03,271 These so called exchanges are limited to only this 227 00:31:03,604 --> 00:31:05,104 No need to explain 228 00:31:05,521 --> 00:31:06,521 What is this? 229 00:31:06,688 --> 00:31:08,354 This is a map of Wu that I drew 230 00:31:08,521 --> 00:31:11,104 taking great pains to be precise 231 00:31:15,354 --> 00:31:16,521 General Cai, 232 00:31:17,188 --> 00:31:19,021 you took great pains indeed 233 00:31:19,854 --> 00:31:20,938 Your Highness, 234 00:31:21,021 --> 00:31:23,271 Liu Bei has fled to Xiakou in defeat 235 00:31:23,521 --> 00:31:25,604 If he eventually joins forces 236 00:31:25,688 --> 00:31:27,688 with Sun Quan's Wu clan, then I fear that... 237 00:31:27,771 --> 00:31:30,188 Then isn't that in our best interest? 238 00:31:30,521 --> 00:31:32,521 If Sun Quan forms an alliance with Liu Bei, 239 00:31:32,688 --> 00:31:33,854 then he is harbouring a traitor 240 00:31:34,021 --> 00:31:35,688 and rebelling against the Royal Court, 241 00:31:36,021 --> 00:31:39,021 which justifies our war 242 00:31:39,438 --> 00:31:43,271 Liu Bei, a shoe weaving Royal uncle, 243 00:31:43,688 --> 00:31:45,021 his whole life is a failure 244 00:31:45,354 --> 00:31:46,604 Sun Quan 245 00:31:46,771 --> 00:31:50,521 is a young upstart with no achievements 246 00:31:51,688 --> 00:31:55,771 When a loser join forces with a coward, 247 00:31:56,104 --> 00:31:58,938 what can they accomplish? 248 00:32:01,854 --> 00:32:03,188 Though my Lord is young, 249 00:32:03,354 --> 00:32:04,688 he shows wisdom beyond his years 250 00:32:04,854 --> 00:32:06,854 Speak frankly and don't hold back 251 00:32:07,104 --> 00:32:10,521 The senior advisors will be your biggest obstacle 252 00:32:14,188 --> 00:32:17,771 You say we can fight this war? We can't! 253 00:32:37,188 --> 00:32:38,438 Hopefully, 254 00:32:38,688 --> 00:32:41,771 he has some good strategies to use against Cao Cao 255 00:32:42,188 --> 00:32:44,521 This time around, Cao Cao is determined to fight 256 00:32:44,854 --> 00:32:46,771 We are gravely outnumbered 257 00:32:47,188 --> 00:32:49,271 How could we ever hope to fight this war? 258 00:32:50,021 --> 00:32:51,938 We cannot fight! 259 00:33:28,521 --> 00:33:30,854 Greetings, Your Highness 260 00:33:34,021 --> 00:33:35,271 Mr. Zhu-ge, 261 00:33:35,521 --> 00:33:37,188 I hear that Cao Cao 262 00:33:37,354 --> 00:33:41,021 beat Liu Bei into the mud at Xinye? 263 00:33:43,188 --> 00:33:46,104 The defeat at Xinye was due to my Lord's noble heart 264 00:33:46,354 --> 00:33:48,354 He did not abandon the thousands of refugees 265 00:33:48,521 --> 00:33:50,271 who followed our troops and slowed down our retreat 266 00:33:50,521 --> 00:33:52,271 How large is Cao Cao's army? 267 00:33:52,688 --> 00:33:54,021 A ruthless army of eight hundred thousand 268 00:33:54,354 --> 00:33:56,854 is invading from both land and water 269 00:33:58,188 --> 00:34:00,188 Cao Cao's real target is not to defeat Liu Bei 270 00:34:00,604 --> 00:34:03,271 but to conquer Wu! 271 00:34:07,021 --> 00:34:09,021 Your Highness governs the vast Southland, 272 00:34:09,104 --> 00:34:10,521 and has many extraordinary gentlemen in your court 273 00:34:10,854 --> 00:34:12,938 If you are determined to oppose Cao Cao's invasion, 274 00:34:13,188 --> 00:34:14,271 then please prepare for war! 275 00:34:14,604 --> 00:34:16,604 My Lord! Do not fight! 276 00:34:16,688 --> 00:34:18,354 When the late Duke was still alive, 277 00:34:18,438 --> 00:34:20,688 he always told me 278 00:34:20,771 --> 00:34:22,188 that nothing is more important 279 00:34:22,271 --> 00:34:24,938 than the peace of Wu's people! 280 00:34:25,021 --> 00:34:30,438 We cannot fight, my Lord. 281 00:34:30,521 --> 00:34:32,771 That's right. To surrender is not so bad 282 00:34:32,854 --> 00:34:35,604 For the cowardly, in fact, the earlier the better 283 00:34:35,938 --> 00:34:38,188 That way everyone can stop worrying 284 00:34:38,771 --> 00:34:39,771 If that is the case, 285 00:34:40,271 --> 00:34:42,854 then why didn't Liu Bei surrender? 286 00:34:43,688 --> 00:34:44,938 Confucius spoke of giving oneself to justice, 287 00:34:45,188 --> 00:34:46,438 and Mencius spoke of sacrificing for righteousness 288 00:34:46,604 --> 00:34:48,771 Surrendering is not a matter of victory or defeat, 289 00:34:49,021 --> 00:34:50,604 but rather one of virtue! 290 00:34:51,188 --> 00:34:52,771 Cao Cao, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister, 291 00:34:52,938 --> 00:34:56,271 controls the Han Emperor, and fabricates His Majesty's commands 292 00:34:56,521 --> 00:35:00,604 If he conquers the Southland, he will surely usurp the throne 293 00:35:00,771 --> 00:35:05,271 If we surrender to Cao Cao, then we would be aiding a tyrant 294 00:35:06,354 --> 00:35:09,438 Lord Mayor Liu Bei is of His Majesty's Royal Family 295 00:35:09,688 --> 00:35:11,271 His wisdom is known to the world and respected by the people 296 00:35:11,521 --> 00:35:13,021 If a noble man, who has been loyal to the Han court all his life, 297 00:35:13,188 --> 00:35:15,021 fails to succeed, then that is fate 298 00:35:15,271 --> 00:35:17,104 But, how could he surrender to Cao Cao? 299 00:35:17,354 --> 00:35:18,438 That would be 300 00:35:18,688 --> 00:35:21,438 an unbearable shame! 301 00:35:29,688 --> 00:35:32,354 However, it is fine for Your Highness to surrender 302 00:35:32,688 --> 00:35:36,188 At least, you will be able to keep your life and possessions 303 00:35:36,521 --> 00:35:37,521 At Cao Cao's mercy, 304 00:35:37,688 --> 00:35:40,271 he may let you remain as the ruler of the Southland 305 00:35:40,438 --> 00:35:43,771 So why not? 306 00:35:45,521 --> 00:35:48,771 You are saying I am nothing compared to Liu Bei? 307 00:35:50,063 --> 00:35:52,604 No, Your Highness shows an outstanding brilliance 308 00:35:52,688 --> 00:35:56,438 greater than that of most and akin to that of Lord Liu 309 00:35:56,854 --> 00:35:59,271 Your Highness is capable of ruling the vast Southland 310 00:35:59,521 --> 00:36:02,854 This alone, is a major advantage over Lord Liu 311 00:36:03,438 --> 00:36:05,271 My Lord, Mister Zhu-ge has come before you 312 00:36:05,521 --> 00:36:07,521 with a plan for fighting Cao Cao 313 00:36:07,771 --> 00:36:10,646 It would not hurt to hear him out 314 00:36:13,854 --> 00:36:15,354 Though my Lord suffered a recent defeat, 315 00:36:15,688 --> 00:36:17,688 we still have Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun, 316 00:36:17,854 --> 00:36:20,563 as well as the Navy that they command with at least ten thousand men 317 00:36:20,938 --> 00:36:23,521 If we join forces with the elite generals and troops of Wu, 318 00:36:23,688 --> 00:36:26,354 the alliance will strengthen us both 319 00:36:27,063 --> 00:36:28,521 Although Cao Cao's military outnumbers ours, 320 00:36:28,688 --> 00:36:30,688 more than half of his troops only just surrendered to him 321 00:36:30,854 --> 00:36:32,188 and are not entirely trustworthy 322 00:36:32,521 --> 00:36:35,188 They have traveled over one hundred miles every day 323 00:36:35,521 --> 00:36:36,521 They are exhausted 324 00:36:36,854 --> 00:36:40,063 As the saying goes, a worn spear cannot even penetrate a thin cloth 325 00:36:40,354 --> 00:36:42,438 Moreover, Northerners are not used to the Southern terrain, 326 00:36:42,604 --> 00:36:43,729 and they have no naval experience 327 00:36:43,979 --> 00:36:47,438 Their abrupt invasion is destined to result in failure 328 00:36:50,438 --> 00:36:52,271 You make well reasoned points 329 00:36:52,854 --> 00:36:54,021 My Lord, 330 00:36:54,854 --> 00:36:57,188 please do not fall into Zhu-ge's traps! 331 00:36:57,438 --> 00:36:58,521 We cannot justify fighting 332 00:36:58,688 --> 00:37:00,854 against Prime Minister Cao, My Lord! 333 00:37:01,188 --> 00:37:02,938 Our alliance with Liu Bei 334 00:37:03,104 --> 00:37:04,688 will only justify Cao Cao's war 335 00:37:04,813 --> 00:37:06,521 It is better to take Liu Bei captive 336 00:37:06,646 --> 00:37:08,188 and turn him over as a gift to Cao Cao! 337 00:37:08,521 --> 00:37:10,104 No! We shall first fight, then surrender 338 00:37:10,354 --> 00:37:12,771 So that we leave Cao Cao with a bitter taste 339 00:37:13,604 --> 00:37:15,438 One hundred thousand against eight hundred thousand! 340 00:37:15,688 --> 00:37:17,313 What kind of a war is this!? 341 00:37:17,688 --> 00:37:18,896 Cowards! 342 00:37:19,396 --> 00:37:21,688 All of you are shameless cowards! 343 00:37:21,854 --> 00:37:23,688 How dare you! 344 00:37:24,188 --> 00:37:25,854 We cannot fight 345 00:37:26,188 --> 00:37:27,104 Your Highness, 346 00:37:28,021 --> 00:37:30,688 I know you have been concealing your abilities 347 00:37:31,021 --> 00:37:32,688 The sword had been hidden away for too long 348 00:37:32,938 --> 00:37:35,438 Now is the time to draw the blade 349 00:37:42,521 --> 00:37:44,396 My Lord, this Zhu-ge Liang 350 00:37:44,604 --> 00:37:46,938 is determined to drag us into trouble! 351 00:37:47,104 --> 00:37:48,813 Don't! My Lord! 352 00:37:53,021 --> 00:37:55,021 Speak no more! 353 00:37:55,354 --> 00:37:58,188 I have heard this far too many times! 354 00:38:07,854 --> 00:38:09,646 Let me think it through 355 00:38:10,271 --> 00:38:12,271 Let me think... 356 00:38:22,354 --> 00:38:23,104 How beautiful! 357 00:38:23,479 --> 00:38:25,688 This really is heaven on earth! 358 00:38:26,271 --> 00:38:27,521 Unfortunately, with the arrival of Cao's regime, 359 00:38:27,646 --> 00:38:29,938 all of this beauty will soon turn to ash 360 00:38:30,188 --> 00:38:33,688 Your words had almost persuaded his Lordship 361 00:38:34,271 --> 00:38:35,438 For the alliance to happen, 362 00:38:35,688 --> 00:38:37,938 I only need to persuade one other person 363 00:38:38,521 --> 00:38:39,771 Zhou Yu. Viceroy Zhou 364 00:38:40,021 --> 00:38:40,646 Exactly! 365 00:38:41,188 --> 00:38:43,021 The Duke regards him as his own older brother 366 00:38:43,354 --> 00:38:45,771 The Late Duke had also said, 367 00:38:46,104 --> 00:38:47,688 for internal affairs, seek Zhang Zhao 368 00:38:47,854 --> 00:38:49,438 For foreign affairs, seek Zhou Yu 369 00:38:49,604 --> 00:38:51,021 He is now encamping at Red Cliff 370 00:38:51,188 --> 00:38:52,438 He is the right one to seek 371 00:39:30,771 --> 00:39:32,021 Stop! 372 00:39:34,188 --> 00:39:35,021 Give it to me! 373 00:39:35,354 --> 00:39:36,854 Are you not capable of holding a spear? 374 00:39:37,688 --> 00:39:39,354 There must be power within every stroke! 375 00:39:40,354 --> 00:39:41,688 One more time! 376 00:39:43,521 --> 00:39:44,604 Stab! 377 00:39:45,021 --> 00:39:45,938 Slash! 378 00:39:46,021 --> 00:39:47,063 Strike! 379 00:39:47,563 --> 00:39:48,354 Swing! 380 00:39:48,688 --> 00:39:49,646 Stab! 381 00:39:49,688 --> 00:39:50,771 Slash! 382 00:39:50,854 --> 00:39:51,854 Strike! 383 00:39:52,021 --> 00:39:53,063 Swing! 384 00:39:54,354 --> 00:39:57,604 Mister Zhu-ge, the Viceroy is over there 385 00:40:05,688 --> 00:40:07,521 Form up! 386 00:40:18,354 --> 00:40:20,521 One other wing 387 00:40:33,688 --> 00:40:35,021 The Goose Formation 388 00:40:35,229 --> 00:40:36,438 Not bad 389 00:40:38,521 --> 00:40:41,688 A pity that it is outdated 390 00:42:02,979 --> 00:42:05,271 Give it to me 391 00:42:15,229 --> 00:42:16,354 Your Honor! 392 00:42:43,104 --> 00:42:44,604 You try 393 00:44:24,396 --> 00:44:25,604 Thank you 394 00:44:26,729 --> 00:44:28,563 Your Honor! 395 00:44:31,688 --> 00:44:32,854 My family's water buffalo 396 00:44:32,979 --> 00:44:35,938 was stolen from the fields near the barracks 397 00:44:36,354 --> 00:44:38,479 Some people saw... 398 00:44:53,563 --> 00:44:56,521 Your Honor, this is Mr. Zhu-ge Liang 399 00:44:57,021 --> 00:44:58,021 Greetings, Viceroy Zhou 400 00:44:59,354 --> 00:45:00,521 Greetings 401 00:45:02,104 --> 00:45:03,354 Why carry a fan on a cold day like this? 402 00:45:03,729 --> 00:45:05,521 It helps me remain calm 403 00:45:05,813 --> 00:45:08,146 It's the one old habit I cannot give up 404 00:45:08,771 --> 00:45:11,688 You do not look like an anxious person 405 00:45:13,188 --> 00:45:14,521 This way 406 00:45:18,938 --> 00:45:20,771 What are you laughing at? 407 00:45:20,896 --> 00:45:23,354 I am not laughing, but appreciating 408 00:45:23,688 --> 00:45:25,021 I am appreciating that these soldiers 409 00:45:25,188 --> 00:45:28,188 know not only how to fight, but also how to appreciate music 410 00:45:28,854 --> 00:45:30,438 You are knowledgeable in the art of war 411 00:45:30,854 --> 00:45:31,604 Just a little 412 00:45:31,854 --> 00:45:34,521 Yet you say my formations are outdated 413 00:45:37,688 --> 00:45:38,854 No man but you 414 00:45:39,021 --> 00:45:40,938 can hear me from that far away 415 00:45:41,521 --> 00:45:44,521 I have sharp hearing 416 00:45:45,854 --> 00:45:47,021 This way 417 00:45:49,021 --> 00:45:50,938 General Gan, Mister Zhu-ge said 418 00:45:51,188 --> 00:45:52,688 that your formation is outdated 419 00:45:52,854 --> 00:45:55,938 Are you aware that a bad formation can kill our brothers? 420 00:45:56,354 --> 00:45:58,854 I have never thought of killing my own brothers 421 00:45:59,104 --> 00:46:01,854 The power of the formations comes from the heart 422 00:46:02,271 --> 00:46:04,771 There is no such a thing as outdated! 423 00:46:05,688 --> 00:46:06,688 This is...? 424 00:46:07,021 --> 00:46:09,021 This is General Gan Xing 425 00:46:09,521 --> 00:46:10,854 Pardon me, General Gan 426 00:46:14,521 --> 00:46:15,771 General Gan and his army, 427 00:46:15,938 --> 00:46:17,521 used to be the most notorious pirates in the South 428 00:46:17,688 --> 00:46:18,771 You cannot joke around with him 429 00:46:19,188 --> 00:46:20,354 No problem 430 00:46:40,021 --> 00:46:42,521 I am impressed by everyone's performance today! 431 00:46:47,604 --> 00:46:49,354 But this elderly gentleman had his buffalo stolen 432 00:46:49,688 --> 00:46:52,854 in the rice fields near the barracks 433 00:46:54,521 --> 00:46:56,938 Was this done by one of my brothers? 434 00:46:57,021 --> 00:46:59,438 He who did it gave all our brothers a bad name! 435 00:46:59,521 --> 00:47:00,188 Find him! 436 00:47:00,354 --> 00:47:03,938 Who did this despicable thing? 437 00:47:04,021 --> 00:47:05,854 Lu Su, tell me, 438 00:47:06,021 --> 00:47:07,688 what is the penalty according to law? 439 00:47:08,188 --> 00:47:11,021 By law, the penalty is death! 440 00:47:11,354 --> 00:47:13,271 Step forward. Reveal yourselves 441 00:47:13,354 --> 00:47:15,104 Who did this? Step forward 442 00:47:21,021 --> 00:47:22,854 I have a way to find them 443 00:47:23,188 --> 00:47:26,188 Since the buffalo was stolen in the rice fields, 444 00:47:26,521 --> 00:47:29,354 then there must be mud on the shoes of the looters 445 00:47:29,521 --> 00:47:31,271 Am I correct? Yes! 446 00:47:38,938 --> 00:47:40,771 Attention, Gan Xing Company! 447 00:47:41,521 --> 00:47:43,854 Everyone, run to that tree, 448 00:47:44,188 --> 00:47:45,854 around and back 449 00:47:46,188 --> 00:47:48,604 Go! Yes! 450 00:47:50,354 --> 00:47:52,104 Quickly! Follow up! 451 00:48:42,354 --> 00:48:44,688 I did not drag those people out today 452 00:48:45,854 --> 00:48:49,021 because I want to give them a second chance 453 00:48:49,354 --> 00:48:52,354 The Wu army does not tolerate looting! 454 00:48:54,021 --> 00:48:55,688 What we really need 455 00:48:56,021 --> 00:48:58,354 is to stick together 456 00:49:02,438 --> 00:49:03,688 I have failed 457 00:49:04,188 --> 00:49:06,104 to train my soldiers 458 00:49:07,854 --> 00:49:09,521 I beg your forgiveness 459 00:49:13,104 --> 00:49:14,938 I dare not! 460 00:49:15,688 --> 00:49:17,104 I dare not! 461 00:49:32,354 --> 00:49:35,604 These soldiers are difficult to train 462 00:49:44,521 --> 00:49:48,354 Yet, these soldiers, have great potential 463 00:49:52,021 --> 00:49:54,688 Things like this happen because of our shortage of supplies 464 00:49:54,938 --> 00:49:57,688 You gave us half of your wealth to help build this army 465 00:49:57,854 --> 00:49:58,854 Now, supplies are short again 466 00:49:59,021 --> 00:50:02,604 So how about giving up the other half? 467 00:50:03,521 --> 00:50:05,521 Whatever you say is fine by me 468 00:50:05,854 --> 00:50:07,021 Then it's settled 469 00:50:07,104 --> 00:50:09,104 Your Honor! 470 00:50:09,188 --> 00:50:11,188 Bad news! 471 00:50:11,604 --> 00:50:12,604 I told you 472 00:50:12,854 --> 00:50:15,104 this friend is difficult to deal with 473 00:50:16,021 --> 00:50:19,104 It's a breech birth! 474 00:50:31,021 --> 00:50:32,771 Hold this 475 00:50:46,104 --> 00:50:47,521 Luoyue, 476 00:50:48,438 --> 00:50:50,188 hang in there 477 00:50:53,521 --> 00:50:56,104 My Lady! The pony still hasn't... 478 00:50:56,188 --> 00:50:57,354 Be quiet 479 00:50:57,438 --> 00:51:00,604 She can't give birth with you being so loud 480 00:51:16,521 --> 00:51:18,188 It's coming 481 00:51:22,104 --> 00:51:24,188 Xiao Qiao, what's happening? 482 00:51:26,021 --> 00:51:28,271 A breech birth It will come out soon 483 00:51:30,438 --> 00:51:32,021 Your Honor, for horses... 484 00:51:32,188 --> 00:51:34,354 Be quiet! Breech births are very rare 485 00:51:34,688 --> 00:51:37,521 The pony has not come out for two days 486 00:51:39,188 --> 00:51:40,688 What is happening? 487 00:51:42,104 --> 00:51:44,354 Why is there only one leg? 488 00:51:49,854 --> 00:51:51,521 He can't come out 489 00:51:58,188 --> 00:51:59,521 What should we do? 490 00:52:01,771 --> 00:52:04,938 The other leg is stuck 491 00:52:06,188 --> 00:52:08,188 Simply dragging it out will not work 492 00:52:08,604 --> 00:52:09,771 He is...? 493 00:52:10,104 --> 00:52:11,271 He is Zhu... 494 00:52:11,604 --> 00:52:13,938 He is Zhu-ge Liang, a friend of mine 495 00:52:14,188 --> 00:52:15,688 Step back a little 496 00:52:16,021 --> 00:52:17,521 You are knowledgeable in this too? 497 00:52:17,854 --> 00:52:20,938 A little. I helped cows give birth 498 00:52:21,188 --> 00:52:24,104 Horses should be much the same 499 00:52:24,521 --> 00:52:26,938 Excuse me, let me try 500 00:52:55,188 --> 00:52:57,271 The two front hooves need to come out together 501 00:52:57,688 --> 00:52:59,854 for a natural birth 502 00:53:59,104 --> 00:54:01,521 The pony does not have a name yet 503 00:54:02,021 --> 00:54:03,521 He was born in the Southland, 504 00:54:03,771 --> 00:54:06,854 so he should have a Southern name 505 00:54:09,021 --> 00:54:10,271 How about Meng Meng? 506 00:54:10,688 --> 00:54:12,188 Meng Meng? 507 00:54:16,854 --> 00:54:19,604 Meng Meng, stand up! 508 00:54:22,188 --> 00:54:23,354 He can't stand up! 509 00:54:24,438 --> 00:54:25,938 Stand up! 510 00:54:28,354 --> 00:54:29,521 Come on! 511 00:54:30,104 --> 00:54:32,104 Stand up! 512 00:54:40,188 --> 00:54:43,521 I hope we can watch him grow each day 513 00:54:50,188 --> 00:54:52,021 I want you to promise me, 514 00:54:52,354 --> 00:54:54,021 when he is grown, 515 00:54:54,354 --> 00:54:57,354 not to make him a warhorse 516 00:55:09,188 --> 00:55:10,104 Viceroy, 517 00:55:10,438 --> 00:55:11,771 Xiao Qiao looks like 518 00:55:11,938 --> 00:55:15,771 she's the proud new mother herself 519 00:55:19,354 --> 00:55:22,021 Viceroy, time is of the essence 520 00:55:22,188 --> 00:55:23,771 War or surrender? 521 00:55:25,021 --> 00:55:26,104 Lu Su, 522 00:55:26,354 --> 00:55:29,021 today we are celebrating. Let' s not discuss affairs of state 523 00:55:29,354 --> 00:55:30,604 Alright, 524 00:55:34,188 --> 00:55:35,854 Since Mr Zhu-ge is learned in music, 525 00:55:36,188 --> 00:55:38,521 why don' t we play a tune together? 526 00:55:39,021 --> 00:55:40,688 I know only... a little 527 00:55:40,938 --> 00:55:42,104 You know a great deal 528 00:55:42,354 --> 00:55:44,854 You are only hiding it 529 00:55:47,021 --> 00:55:49,271 If you two gentlemen can work together, 530 00:55:49,438 --> 00:55:52,438 then that will be a perfect match 531 00:58:54,604 --> 00:58:55,604 Please 532 00:58:55,604 --> 00:58:57,021 Thank you, madam 533 00:58:59,938 --> 00:59:02,104 Thank you, Mr. Zhu-ge 534 00:59:02,438 --> 00:59:04,354 My husband has not played his qin for a long time 535 00:59:04,688 --> 00:59:08,604 I, too, have not been so enervated for a long time 536 00:59:13,521 --> 00:59:14,688 We still haven't discussed the war 537 00:59:14,854 --> 00:59:16,021 How can we leave? 538 00:59:16,188 --> 00:59:18,521 His answer is within his music 539 00:59:18,688 --> 00:59:22,104 He will fight this war 540 00:59:26,021 --> 00:59:28,271 I think you two can be great partners 541 00:59:28,604 --> 00:59:30,104 His music tells me, 542 00:59:30,438 --> 00:59:32,438 that he needs friends 543 00:59:34,354 --> 00:59:37,104 Your music tells me 544 00:59:37,521 --> 00:59:41,521 that you need to fight this war 545 00:59:50,854 --> 00:59:52,438 Prime Minister, 546 00:59:52,771 --> 00:59:55,271 desire and obsession 547 00:59:55,521 --> 00:59:57,854 can also cause of headaches 548 00:59:58,271 --> 01:00:03,104 Have you not heard that desire makes one young! 549 01:00:03,771 --> 01:00:06,771 This painting must be by Your Highness 550 01:00:07,188 --> 01:00:09,104 Her name is Xiao Qiao 551 01:00:09,438 --> 01:00:10,604 When I was young, 552 01:00:10,771 --> 01:00:13,688 her father thought very highly of me 553 01:00:14,188 --> 01:00:15,938 I saw her only once 554 01:00:16,521 --> 01:00:20,021 Now, she is the most beautiful woman in the world 555 01:00:20,354 --> 01:00:22,771 and married to Zhou Yu 556 01:00:24,104 --> 01:00:26,354 After I pacify Wu, 557 01:00:26,938 --> 01:00:29,021 she will be mine 558 01:00:32,438 --> 01:00:33,688 Gentlemen, you are all here 559 01:00:33,938 --> 01:00:34,854 Yes, Your Highness! 560 01:00:35,021 --> 01:00:37,854 General Cai, your ships are well built! 561 01:00:38,021 --> 01:00:39,521 Thank you, Your Highness 562 01:00:39,604 --> 01:00:41,938 I have guarded Jingzhou for many years 563 01:00:42,188 --> 01:00:44,188 With the strength and power of our current navy, 564 01:00:44,354 --> 01:00:45,521 we will surely defeat Wu 565 01:00:45,604 --> 01:00:47,104 Great! What? 566 01:00:47,188 --> 01:00:48,354 The two generals are saying, 567 01:00:48,521 --> 01:00:51,104 that our ground troops are just for show? 568 01:00:51,354 --> 01:00:54,521 General Xia-hou, while we Northerners are great on horseback, 569 01:00:54,771 --> 01:00:57,104 the Southerners are experts on the water 570 01:00:57,354 --> 01:00:58,771 To destroy Wu, 571 01:00:59,104 --> 01:01:01,354 we will need the hard work of General Cai and his navy! 572 01:01:01,521 --> 01:01:02,854 Thank you, Your Highness! 573 01:01:03,021 --> 01:01:04,104 General Cai, 574 01:01:04,354 --> 01:01:05,354 What... 575 01:01:05,604 --> 01:01:08,604 is the best food in the South? 576 01:01:09,604 --> 01:01:12,021 River fish is the best food in the South, Your Highness 577 01:01:12,521 --> 01:01:13,438 Then... 578 01:01:14,021 --> 01:01:15,771 what is the worst thing about the South? 579 01:01:15,938 --> 01:01:17,771 The weather is the worst 580 01:01:17,938 --> 01:01:19,188 This is the windy season 581 01:01:19,521 --> 01:01:21,938 The wind can often be unpredictable 582 01:01:47,604 --> 01:02:12,688 Victory 583 01:02:16,354 --> 01:02:17,938 Six dragons lead my chariot 584 01:02:18,438 --> 01:02:21,438 I will ride the wind with the greatest speed, 585 01:02:21,854 --> 01:02:24,104 with all of the feudal lords under my command, 586 01:02:24,438 --> 01:02:29,021 to rule the world with one name 587 01:04:56,771 --> 01:05:01,188 On land and sea, with forces numbering eight hundred thousand, 588 01:05:01,938 --> 01:05:05,271 I wish to meet Your Highness at the hunt for Wu 589 01:05:05,938 --> 01:05:07,354 This Cao Cao 590 01:05:07,521 --> 01:05:09,438 really has some nerve 591 01:05:09,688 --> 01:05:13,188 What does he mean by a hunt for Wu? 592 01:05:14,688 --> 01:05:17,688 Brother, Smile! 593 01:05:18,021 --> 01:05:20,021 We will get through this 594 01:05:21,604 --> 01:05:24,771 They all want you to smile too 595 01:05:32,354 --> 01:05:34,354 When father was nineteen, 596 01:05:34,854 --> 01:05:38,271 he was known as the Tiger of the Southland 597 01:05:38,854 --> 01:05:43,688 When my late brother was twenty-six, he conquered the Southland 598 01:05:45,854 --> 01:05:48,021 I am now twenty-six, 599 01:05:48,438 --> 01:05:51,021 yet I have done nothing! 600 01:05:54,188 --> 01:05:55,854 It seems that my achievements 601 01:05:56,188 --> 01:06:00,271 will never be able to be compared to theirs 602 01:06:01,188 --> 01:06:02,938 No matter how hard I try, 603 01:06:03,854 --> 01:06:07,438 those old advisors call me worthless 604 01:06:14,521 --> 01:06:15,771 Brother? 605 01:06:18,438 --> 01:06:19,604 You came at the right time... 606 01:06:19,688 --> 01:06:22,771 He will not listen or even smile 607 01:06:22,938 --> 01:06:23,938 My Lord, 608 01:06:26,521 --> 01:06:27,604 What is it? 609 01:06:27,688 --> 01:06:31,271 Cao Cao requests our surrender. See for yourself 610 01:06:56,938 --> 01:06:59,188 You have not used this for a long time 611 01:07:02,188 --> 01:07:03,521 Let's go 612 01:08:36,021 --> 01:08:38,021 He is cunning 613 01:08:38,771 --> 01:08:40,854 Do you see him? 614 01:08:41,688 --> 01:08:45,271 This beast is watching us 615 01:08:45,854 --> 01:08:49,688 He is sinister, playing with his prey 616 01:08:50,188 --> 01:08:51,938 Is he not like Cao Cao? 617 01:08:52,854 --> 01:08:56,354 Though Cao Cao is Prime Minister, he is the real traitor, 618 01:08:56,854 --> 01:08:58,771 always ambushing from the darkness 619 01:08:59,188 --> 01:09:02,188 In the entire world, not one person likes him 620 01:09:02,688 --> 01:09:06,188 Brother, what are you afraid of? 621 01:09:09,521 --> 01:09:11,104 There! 622 01:09:21,938 --> 01:09:22,854 To be honest, 623 01:09:23,104 --> 01:09:25,271 I was prepared for war with Cao Cao three years ago 624 01:09:25,604 --> 01:09:27,438 Cao Cao claims to have an army of eight hundred thousand, 625 01:09:27,688 --> 01:09:30,271 yet many are surrendered troops he cannot trust 626 01:09:30,604 --> 01:09:33,688 He can actually use only one hundred thousand of them at most 627 01:09:34,021 --> 01:09:35,271 Our troops have high morale 628 01:09:35,688 --> 01:09:39,521 We have knowledge of the Yangtze River and greater naval expertise 629 01:09:40,104 --> 01:09:42,021 Moreover, Cao Cao has no justifiable reason for his war 630 01:09:42,604 --> 01:09:43,354 But those senior advisors! 631 01:09:43,438 --> 01:09:45,854 They are only concerned about protecting themselves 632 01:09:46,104 --> 01:09:48,104 You need not listen to them 633 01:09:50,188 --> 01:09:52,271 Your late brother once told you 634 01:09:52,521 --> 01:09:55,021 that you are a better administrator, 635 01:09:55,354 --> 01:09:58,854 but that he is a better commander 636 01:10:01,021 --> 01:10:03,354 That made you lose confidence 637 01:10:03,521 --> 01:10:06,771 But he only said that to make you strive to surpass him 638 01:10:15,771 --> 01:10:16,771 Tiger! 639 01:10:16,938 --> 01:10:18,104 Help them! 640 01:10:18,938 --> 01:10:20,104 Go quickly 641 01:10:20,688 --> 01:10:21,771 Get out of here 642 01:10:23,354 --> 01:10:25,021 Can you walk? 643 01:10:25,188 --> 01:10:26,688 Are you alright? 644 01:10:33,438 --> 01:10:35,854 The beast is over there! 645 01:10:53,104 --> 01:10:54,104 Go 646 01:10:54,938 --> 01:10:57,188 Do not hesitate anymore 647 01:13:29,563 --> 01:13:31,396 My decision to fight Cao Cao is final 648 01:13:31,938 --> 01:13:34,271 If anyone dares mention surrender, 649 01:13:34,646 --> 01:13:38,688 he will end up like this table 650 01:13:44,563 --> 01:13:45,563 Zhou Yu! 651 01:13:46,021 --> 01:13:47,021 Cheng Pu! 652 01:13:47,438 --> 01:13:48,521 Lu Su! 653 01:13:49,188 --> 01:13:51,271 Ay! 654 01:13:51,563 --> 01:13:52,521 I hereby appoint 655 01:14:01,146 --> 01:14:02,688 Zhou Yu as the Viceroy in Chief, 656 01:14:03,063 --> 01:14:04,521 Cheng Pu the Lieutenant Viceroy, 657 01:14:04,771 --> 01:14:06,646 and Lu Su as the Consulting Commander 658 01:14:07,021 --> 01:14:08,813 We will form an alliance with Liu Bei, 659 01:14:09,229 --> 01:14:11,021 to stop Cao Cao's invasion 660 01:14:11,438 --> 01:14:13,104 Understood! 661 01:14:43,021 --> 01:14:47,813 It seems that war is inevitable 662 01:14:49,479 --> 01:14:51,188 We cannot stop Cao Cao's invasion 663 01:14:51,521 --> 01:14:54,313 But maybe this one will prevent future wars 664 01:14:57,146 --> 01:14:59,688 Just as long as there are no more wars 665 01:15:25,146 --> 01:15:27,188 Isn't this one just like yours? 666 01:15:28,396 --> 01:15:32,271 You sure know how to replicate my handwriting 667 01:15:36,771 --> 01:15:38,854 Do you know why I wrote so many 'Ping Ans'? 668 01:15:39,396 --> 01:15:40,646 Ping An' means peace! 669 01:15:41,104 --> 01:15:45,104 So... why so many peaces? 670 01:15:47,146 --> 01:15:49,021 'Ping An' is 671 01:15:52,771 --> 01:15:53,938 a name... 672 01:16:12,271 --> 01:16:13,271 Come, 673 01:16:14,729 --> 01:16:16,354 what do you hear? 674 01:16:16,938 --> 01:16:18,521 Listen carefully 675 01:16:53,646 --> 01:16:55,688 I have heard rumours 676 01:16:56,229 --> 01:16:58,438 that all the families are leaving Red Cliff 677 01:16:59,104 --> 01:17:00,396 When... 678 01:17:00,813 --> 01:17:02,813 When will I leave? 679 01:17:03,229 --> 01:17:05,146 I won't let you leave 680 01:17:05,688 --> 01:17:08,313 I want you to remain by my side 681 01:18:34,646 --> 01:18:36,813 One more time! Hurry! 682 01:18:57,146 --> 01:18:58,479 General Zhao 683 01:19:02,063 --> 01:19:03,438 Chief Strategist, you are back! 684 01:19:04,021 --> 01:19:07,021 This is Wu's Viceroy in Chief, Zhou Yu 685 01:19:09,604 --> 01:19:14,479 Guan! Guan! The ospreys cried 686 01:19:14,646 --> 01:19:18,938 from the sandy river side 687 01:19:19,021 --> 01:19:23,479 Lovely maiden, modest and fair, 688 01:19:23,646 --> 01:19:28,813 makes a fine match for the gentleman 689 01:19:28,979 --> 01:19:31,104 We have no food, what good is reading a book? 690 01:19:31,354 --> 01:19:32,604 When you grow up, you will find out 691 01:19:32,813 --> 01:19:36,854 that reading now will give you food later 692 01:19:37,354 --> 01:19:40,229 Well, let us read one more time 693 01:20:02,271 --> 01:20:03,271 Great Calligraphy! 694 01:20:03,563 --> 01:20:05,188 Damn! 695 01:20:05,521 --> 01:20:07,229 What do you think you are doing! 696 01:20:13,271 --> 01:20:15,313 I have always admired General Zhang's famous roar 697 01:20:15,646 --> 01:20:19,854 To defeat Cao Cao, we need men with your temper 698 01:20:20,021 --> 01:20:21,646 This way please, Viceroy 699 01:20:38,104 --> 01:20:39,688 My Lord, they are here 700 01:20:40,146 --> 01:20:41,771 Your journey has been hard 701 01:20:44,229 --> 01:20:45,979 This is Viceroy Zhou Yu, 702 01:20:46,229 --> 01:20:47,354 Lieutenant Viceroy Cheng Pu, 703 01:20:47,604 --> 01:20:48,646 Consulting Commander Lu Su, 704 01:20:48,813 --> 01:20:49,979 and Veteran General Huang Gai 705 01:20:51,479 --> 01:20:52,979 Greetings, Lord Mayor Liu 706 01:20:53,979 --> 01:20:55,604 Gentlemen, 707 01:20:56,021 --> 01:20:57,979 the Duke has helped all of us by sending these troops 708 01:20:58,396 --> 01:21:00,646 I am sincerely thankful 709 01:21:00,813 --> 01:21:01,979 An alliance is a friendship 710 01:21:02,479 --> 01:21:04,813 Friends, need not be so formal 711 01:21:05,563 --> 01:21:06,813 Dare I ask, Your Honor, 712 01:21:07,063 --> 01:21:08,688 how many soldiers do you have under your command? 713 01:21:08,938 --> 01:21:10,021 Thirty-thousand 714 01:21:10,521 --> 01:21:12,021 Thirty-thousand... 715 01:21:14,813 --> 01:21:17,354 thirty-thousand men, are too few 716 01:21:17,688 --> 01:21:19,854 Our men are too few? 717 01:21:20,438 --> 01:21:22,396 Your army was defeated by just one blow! 718 01:21:22,604 --> 01:21:23,979 What battles have you won? 719 01:21:24,354 --> 01:21:26,354 Speak up. I only worry we might laugh ourselves to death 720 01:21:26,729 --> 01:21:28,146 So what? 721 01:21:28,479 --> 01:21:30,021 What's worse than a defeated army? 722 01:21:30,271 --> 01:21:30,938 What is wrong with defeat? 723 01:21:31,104 --> 01:21:33,313 Better to be a loser than a coward 724 01:21:33,563 --> 01:21:34,646 What are you saying? 725 01:21:34,979 --> 01:21:35,854 I dare you 726 01:21:36,063 --> 01:21:37,313 Brother, stop 727 01:21:38,188 --> 01:21:39,354 Brother! 728 01:21:42,646 --> 01:21:44,188 We are not building an alliance 729 01:21:44,396 --> 01:21:46,229 We are making enemies 730 01:21:46,646 --> 01:21:49,938 Viceroy Zhou, what is your opinion? 731 01:21:55,604 --> 01:21:56,604 At this time of crisis, 732 01:21:56,854 --> 01:21:58,854 you can still weave straw sandals? 733 01:21:59,271 --> 01:22:01,104 This has been a habit of mine for years 734 01:22:01,521 --> 01:22:03,896 We have walked a long way wearing these shoes 735 01:22:04,229 --> 01:22:05,521 Whenever our shoes are worn out, 736 01:22:05,854 --> 01:22:08,521 Big Brother weaves new ones with his own hands 737 01:22:08,688 --> 01:22:09,688 Exactly 738 01:22:19,063 --> 01:22:21,021 It really is strong 739 01:22:27,563 --> 01:22:30,271 I am surprised that such weak strands of grass, 740 01:22:30,771 --> 01:22:33,313 can become so strong after you weaved them together 741 01:22:41,854 --> 01:22:44,729 You have a noble Lord, and brave generals 742 01:22:44,979 --> 01:22:46,396 Generals Guan, Zhang and Zhao 743 01:22:46,438 --> 01:22:47,729 are all invincible warriors on the battlefield 744 01:22:48,271 --> 01:22:51,604 An army high in spirits can fight an enemy ten times its size 745 01:22:53,188 --> 01:22:56,146 We sons of Wu, must protect our homeland 746 01:22:56,354 --> 01:22:58,479 We will also do our best 747 01:22:58,688 --> 01:23:00,438 I have only one dream 748 01:23:00,646 --> 01:23:03,021 A dream for all; 749 01:23:03,354 --> 01:23:06,354 that is for all of us to unite! 750 01:23:07,896 --> 01:23:10,604 United, no one can pull us apart! 751 01:23:28,479 --> 01:23:29,604 I'm here! 752 01:23:30,854 --> 01:23:31,938 Why are you here? 753 01:23:32,021 --> 01:23:33,021 To go to war! 754 01:23:34,354 --> 01:23:35,354 War? 755 01:23:35,729 --> 01:23:38,521 War is no joking matter! 756 01:23:41,146 --> 01:23:42,938 You think that I'm here to joke around? 757 01:23:43,021 --> 01:23:44,146 A woman should share the responsibility 758 01:23:44,313 --> 01:23:45,646 for the rise and fall of the Kingdom 759 01:23:46,146 --> 01:23:48,146 So should a horse! 760 01:23:49,021 --> 01:23:50,313 Don't go! Come back! 761 01:23:51,229 --> 01:23:52,313 Don't be like my brother! 762 01:23:52,479 --> 01:23:53,646 Talk to me! 763 01:23:54,021 --> 01:23:55,104 She is...? 764 01:23:55,188 --> 01:23:58,063 Our Princess, Sun Shang Xiang 765 01:24:00,021 --> 01:24:03,438 Princess, have you ever been to war? 766 01:24:04,854 --> 01:24:06,521 There is a first time for everything! 767 01:24:06,729 --> 01:24:08,646 After I fought my first war, 768 01:24:08,938 --> 01:24:10,771 I never wished for a second 769 01:24:11,271 --> 01:24:13,479 I think, if she encounters any Cao troops, 770 01:24:13,646 --> 01:24:17,188 her hands will tremble with fear, as if she were waving 771 01:24:17,646 --> 01:24:18,563 Princess, 772 01:24:18,646 --> 01:24:22,396 I see you better off at home, making your flower weavings 773 01:24:27,604 --> 01:24:29,146 She seem a very ambitious young lady 774 01:24:29,646 --> 01:24:33,521 She is a tomboy. She likes fighting 775 01:24:34,229 --> 01:24:37,063 Her maids are all fully armed 776 01:24:38,396 --> 01:24:40,354 Who would dare marry her? 777 01:24:41,021 --> 01:24:42,813 What are you doing? 778 01:25:12,729 --> 01:25:14,438 What did you say to my horse! 779 01:25:15,021 --> 01:25:17,813 I told him that his rider 780 01:25:18,104 --> 01:25:20,479 is a scoundrel! 781 01:25:21,563 --> 01:25:23,479 Get up! 782 01:25:25,563 --> 01:25:27,438 Don't pull so hard! 783 01:25:42,938 --> 01:25:43,521 Hey! 784 01:25:44,104 --> 01:25:45,896 Hey! 785 01:27:06,729 --> 01:27:08,021 Turn towards me 786 01:27:21,271 --> 01:27:22,604 Prime Minister! 787 01:27:23,021 --> 01:27:23,938 Prime Minister, 788 01:27:24,021 --> 01:27:26,521 a messenger from Wu has arrived! 789 01:27:29,938 --> 01:27:31,521 Bring him forth! Yes sir! 790 01:27:35,854 --> 01:27:37,021 This way please 791 01:27:44,854 --> 01:27:46,729 Did Sun Quan receive my letter? 792 01:27:47,354 --> 01:27:48,354 He did 793 01:27:48,396 --> 01:27:49,729 What is his reply? 794 01:28:21,854 --> 01:28:24,229 This page is blank. What is the meaning of this? 795 01:28:24,521 --> 01:28:26,021 They intend to fight, 796 01:28:26,396 --> 01:28:30,646 so they did not bother to write a reply 797 01:28:31,063 --> 01:28:33,479 Have him, beheaded! 798 01:28:34,021 --> 01:28:35,063 Prime Minister, 799 01:28:35,146 --> 01:28:37,771 Liu Bei must have already formed an alliance with Wu, 800 01:28:38,021 --> 01:28:40,604 brazenly opposing the empire 801 01:28:48,438 --> 01:28:51,604 Who will command their alliance? 802 01:28:51,771 --> 01:28:54,813 Prime Minister, I guess it will be Zhou Yu 803 01:28:55,229 --> 01:28:58,063 Zhou Yu is known not for his military abilities, but his musical talent 804 01:28:58,229 --> 01:29:00,188 How can such a man lead an army? 805 01:29:00,438 --> 01:29:02,479 Prime Minister, for years, 806 01:29:02,646 --> 01:29:04,604 Zhou Yu has remained our toughest opponent 807 01:29:04,771 --> 01:29:06,021 Indeed, he is a skilled musician, 808 01:29:06,188 --> 01:29:07,938 but he is an even better naval commander 809 01:29:08,271 --> 01:29:09,854 We have suffered considerable losses against him 810 01:29:10,063 --> 01:29:12,354 Please do not underestimate him 811 01:29:14,146 --> 01:29:15,396 You sure do 812 01:29:15,688 --> 01:29:17,646 give him a lot of credit! 813 01:29:20,063 --> 01:29:21,021 Prime Minister, 814 01:29:21,438 --> 01:29:23,271 there is one other man we cannot underestimate! 815 01:29:23,563 --> 01:29:25,479 Who is it? That is 816 01:29:26,104 --> 01:29:27,688 Zhu-ge Liang 817 01:30:12,563 --> 01:30:16,396 To the first hero who sacrificed his life for Wu 818 01:30:40,813 --> 01:30:42,563 In the battle of Guandu, 819 01:30:42,938 --> 01:30:45,604 Cao Cao cut off the noses of a thousand prisoners of war 820 01:30:46,729 --> 01:30:48,188 He boxed and returned those noses, 821 01:30:48,396 --> 01:30:50,854 instantly crushing his opponent's morale 822 01:30:50,938 --> 01:30:51,979 Today, 823 01:30:52,063 --> 01:30:54,688 he beheaded a man of Wu 824 01:30:55,021 --> 01:30:57,979 to crush our morale! 825 01:30:59,646 --> 01:31:01,188 But, we men of Wu are not cowards, 826 01:31:01,563 --> 01:31:03,313 and we are not afraid 827 01:31:03,771 --> 01:31:05,479 I have been waiting for this day! 828 01:31:06,979 --> 01:31:08,021 I'm here! 829 01:31:08,604 --> 01:31:09,563 What a commotion! 830 01:31:09,604 --> 01:31:12,188 I won't miss tomorrow's battle 831 01:31:17,563 --> 01:31:18,521 Zilong, 832 01:31:19,146 --> 01:31:21,354 have there been any problems with the allied training? 833 01:31:21,688 --> 01:31:22,938 The two armies have different codes of conduct, 834 01:31:23,229 --> 01:31:26,188 so at the start, there were a few minor conflicts 835 01:31:26,521 --> 01:31:29,021 But, rest assured, I am training them well 836 01:31:46,104 --> 01:31:48,646 Zhou Yu likes naval battles? 837 01:31:49,146 --> 01:31:50,646 Generals Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, 838 01:31:50,896 --> 01:31:52,229 I know you cannot wait any longer! 839 01:31:52,271 --> 01:31:53,354 Very well, 840 01:31:53,646 --> 01:31:56,604 you two are to command our navy to set sail down south 841 01:31:57,188 --> 01:31:58,813 Cai Mao leads a strong navy 842 01:31:59,021 --> 01:32:01,104 The water current and wind are all to their advantage 843 01:32:01,479 --> 01:32:03,104 So, we can launch our naval invasion 844 01:32:03,188 --> 01:32:04,979 Prime Minister, when shall we set out? 845 01:32:05,146 --> 01:32:06,479 Tomorrow, before dawn 846 01:32:06,813 --> 01:32:08,604 He cannot wait. He will launch the attack tonight 847 01:32:08,771 --> 01:32:10,229 No, 848 01:32:11,021 --> 01:32:12,271 make it tonight! 849 01:32:12,521 --> 01:32:15,479 Would he take action so hastily? 850 01:32:15,896 --> 01:32:18,563 There is only one word to describe his military tactics. Speed! 851 01:32:18,646 --> 01:32:21,313 In the battle of Xinye, Cao Cao's elite cavalries 852 01:32:21,479 --> 01:32:23,188 rushed one hundred and fifty miles in just three days 853 01:32:23,563 --> 01:32:25,729 We had no chance to prepare 854 01:32:26,896 --> 01:32:28,813 He places surrendered troops on the frontline, 855 01:32:29,104 --> 01:32:31,063 while his own trusted army remains in the back 856 01:32:31,479 --> 01:32:32,854 Cao Hong, Zhang Liao 857 01:32:33,229 --> 01:32:35,479 You are to lead the naval forces on the second front 858 01:32:35,771 --> 01:32:36,729 Xia-hou Jun and Wei Ben, 859 01:32:37,021 --> 01:32:38,313 you are to lead the cavalry west 860 01:32:38,563 --> 01:32:41,438 to provide cover for the navy! 861 01:32:41,729 --> 01:32:43,521 If the navy is so powerful, 862 01:32:43,854 --> 01:32:46,354 why would they need us for cover? 863 01:32:51,563 --> 01:32:55,271 Where will their main target be? 864 01:32:58,729 --> 01:32:59,813 Right here! 865 01:33:12,854 --> 01:33:15,104 That is the reason why you camped in Red Cliff 866 01:33:15,688 --> 01:33:16,938 You have foreseen this 867 01:33:17,354 --> 01:33:19,021 Yet someone said that my formations are outdated 868 01:33:19,438 --> 01:33:22,354 I have an even more outdated one 869 01:33:33,521 --> 01:33:35,021 Bagua formation 870 01:33:35,813 --> 01:33:37,271 It is indeed outdated 871 01:33:37,729 --> 01:33:42,104 But when used appropriately, it will be very effective 872 01:33:47,479 --> 01:33:49,188 What are you all talking about? 873 01:33:49,813 --> 01:33:53,854 How can this Bagua formation be used on water? 874 01:33:58,979 --> 01:34:02,146 Once you drop, it sinks! 875 01:34:04,938 --> 01:34:07,396 If they think I will use the navy, 876 01:34:07,688 --> 01:34:11,354 then Zhou Yu and Zhu-ge Liang really are stupid 877 01:34:11,771 --> 01:34:14,229 General Cai, your navy is only a diversion 878 01:34:14,479 --> 01:34:15,188 Understood! 879 01:34:15,229 --> 01:34:16,354 Xia-hou Jun and Wei Ben, 880 01:34:16,563 --> 01:34:18,938 take two thousand cavalries by land 881 01:34:19,021 --> 01:34:20,146 and catch them off-guard 882 01:34:20,229 --> 01:34:22,646 The majority of the Cao force is land infantry 883 01:34:22,896 --> 01:34:26,979 Would Cao Cao attack by water? 884 01:34:27,813 --> 01:34:29,771 What are you thinking of? 885 01:34:30,271 --> 01:34:31,688 Cao Cao never speaks of his true intentions, 886 01:34:31,729 --> 01:34:34,063 even to his own followers 887 01:34:34,563 --> 01:34:36,896 Truth and illusion are often disguised as each other 888 01:34:37,188 --> 01:34:38,521 Cao Cao likes to play this game, 889 01:34:38,854 --> 01:34:41,313 both with friends and with foes 890 01:34:48,646 --> 01:34:52,521 What are you doing? Putting that land tortoise in water? 891 01:36:07,813 --> 01:36:10,021 Halt! 892 01:36:25,354 --> 01:36:26,521 Reporting! 893 01:36:27,146 --> 01:36:29,354 No signs of the Wu army, within eight miles of the rear hill! 894 01:36:29,563 --> 01:36:32,521 Nor any trace of civilians! 895 01:36:34,104 --> 01:36:37,188 All have fled, except for a tortoise in its shell! 896 01:36:50,313 --> 01:36:51,229 Charge! 897 01:36:51,313 --> 01:36:52,271 There may be an ambush 898 01:36:52,354 --> 01:36:53,979 Am I afraid of a few young girls? 899 01:38:37,188 --> 01:38:39,104 Shoot! 900 01:40:37,854 --> 01:40:39,021 The enemy has entered the trap 901 01:40:39,438 --> 01:40:42,938 This Bagua formation is not at all outdated! 902 01:40:44,979 --> 01:40:46,438 Form up! 903 01:41:27,646 --> 01:41:28,646 It's a trap! 904 01:41:28,771 --> 01:41:30,521 I predicted this ambush 905 01:41:31,521 --> 01:41:34,146 Damn! Now the advantage is theirs 906 01:42:09,021 --> 01:42:11,313 Kill them 907 01:42:26,646 --> 01:42:27,646 Get back in formation! 908 01:42:27,729 --> 01:42:31,188 Break through the shields and attack the enemy! 909 01:43:52,979 --> 01:43:54,688 Charge! 910 01:48:48,854 --> 01:48:52,479 Signal the cavalry! Break through their encirclement! 911 01:48:53,063 --> 01:48:55,396 I will kill Zhou Yu for this! 912 01:49:56,396 --> 01:49:58,854 Turn! 913 01:50:20,396 --> 01:50:21,854 Charge! 914 01:51:21,604 --> 01:51:24,271 Attack! Kill them! 915 01:51:35,771 --> 01:51:36,854 Get back in formation! 916 01:51:37,063 --> 01:51:38,771 Hang in there! 917 01:51:41,354 --> 01:51:42,604 Hang in there! 918 01:52:52,479 --> 01:52:54,688 Viceroy! 919 01:55:01,021 --> 01:55:02,021 Come on! 920 01:55:18,229 --> 01:55:20,688 Attack! 921 01:56:03,938 --> 01:56:06,688 Great! This is great! 922 01:56:35,729 --> 01:56:37,354 Get out! 923 01:57:08,271 --> 01:57:09,646 Reporting! 924 01:57:10,229 --> 01:57:11,146 Your Honor, 925 01:57:11,229 --> 01:57:14,688 Cao Cao's fleet is sailing towards Red Cliff 926 01:57:35,354 --> 01:57:36,854 Prime Minister, our army was defeated! 927 01:57:36,938 --> 01:57:39,604 Our cavalries have never lost a battle 928 01:57:39,813 --> 01:57:45,229 It is only a slight setback. No need to panic 929 01:57:47,021 --> 01:57:51,021 They managed to outfox this old fox 930 01:57:51,354 --> 01:57:52,354 Look, 931 01:57:52,896 --> 01:57:55,438 even though we came a long way on water, 932 01:57:55,854 --> 01:57:58,521 not one allied ship was there to counterattack 933 01:57:58,813 --> 01:58:01,813 Instead, they ambushed our ground forces 934 01:58:02,104 --> 01:58:04,521 They were ready for us 935 01:58:04,938 --> 01:58:07,104 The war against these rebels 936 01:58:07,521 --> 01:58:09,396 shall not be underestimated 937 01:58:09,688 --> 01:58:10,604 Prime Minister, 938 01:58:10,688 --> 01:58:12,479 since they do not have an adequate naval defense, 939 01:58:12,646 --> 01:58:15,354 let's send out our navy to destroy the allies! 940 01:58:15,729 --> 01:58:17,354 I would rather spend more time 941 01:58:17,521 --> 01:58:20,021 preparing my troops for the naval battle 942 01:58:20,604 --> 01:58:24,188 Sooner or later, we will get across the river 943 01:58:24,563 --> 01:58:28,354 I am still waiting to carve my poetry onto that cliff 944 01:58:29,479 --> 01:58:32,854 Right there! Make camp, 945 01:58:33,938 --> 01:58:36,438 right across from Red Cliff 946 01:58:37,771 --> 01:58:44,688 Victory! Victory! 947 01:59:22,229 --> 01:59:23,688 So many ships 948 01:59:25,229 --> 01:59:26,688 If we used them as firewood, 949 01:59:26,938 --> 01:59:29,938 it would take a hundred years to burn them all! 950 01:59:30,271 --> 01:59:32,021 How can we beat them? 951 01:59:32,396 --> 01:59:34,854 Cao Cao claimed to have an army of eight hundred thousand 952 01:59:35,021 --> 01:59:36,854 It looks like he really does 953 01:59:37,229 --> 01:59:39,188 So what if he has eight hundred thousand troops? 954 01:59:39,521 --> 01:59:42,271 With only one tortoise, we stalled his army 955 01:59:42,354 --> 01:59:43,354 Exactly! 956 01:59:43,438 --> 01:59:47,021 The delay has taken away their momentum 957 01:59:48,729 --> 01:59:50,188 What do you think? 958 01:59:51,813 --> 01:59:54,479 Rather than attacking directly with his navy, 959 01:59:54,646 --> 01:59:57,646 Cao Cao tried a rear sneak attack with his cavalry 960 01:59:57,979 --> 02:00:00,479 He made a mistake 961 02:00:01,354 --> 02:00:04,438 Now, he will change his tactics 962 02:00:04,813 --> 02:00:06,354 and begin using his navy 963 02:00:07,104 --> 02:00:10,313 Cao Cao used only two thousand troops, to discover our strengths 964 02:00:10,729 --> 02:00:12,688 But we know nothing of our enemy 965 02:00:13,229 --> 02:00:16,188 We can only wait for their next attack 966 02:00:20,854 --> 02:00:22,688 How is your arrow wound? 967 02:00:24,563 --> 02:00:26,896 Fine. It's only a slight wound 968 02:00:27,104 --> 02:00:29,104 I owe you this one 969 02:00:30,313 --> 02:00:32,146 Take it easy 970 02:00:33,563 --> 02:00:55,438 Victory! Victory! 971 02:00:55,521 --> 02:00:58,188 They are cheering for victory too early 972 02:00:58,646 --> 02:01:00,854 With such a good morale, what is there to fear? 973 02:01:01,104 --> 02:01:04,604 We need good spirits to win this war 974 02:01:18,479 --> 02:01:19,688 Your Honor! 975 02:01:20,063 --> 02:01:22,646 This medicine will cure the wound very quickly 976 02:01:22,938 --> 02:01:24,354 Please bear with the pain 977 02:01:44,229 --> 02:01:45,688 Let me do this 978 02:02:37,104 --> 02:02:40,104 Let me do something for a wounded soldier 979 02:02:41,604 --> 02:02:44,104 How does my bandage look? 980 02:02:44,646 --> 02:02:47,104 You wrapped me up like a rice dumpling 981 02:02:51,604 --> 02:02:56,188 It seems that Cao Cao isn't as fierce as he seems 982 02:02:58,563 --> 02:02:59,896 He is indeed fierce 983 02:03:00,354 --> 02:03:02,313 He is a seasoned military commander 984 02:03:02,813 --> 02:03:04,979 He will do anything within his power to gain victory 985 02:03:05,229 --> 02:03:07,188 He knows how to command an army, 986 02:03:08,521 --> 02:03:10,813 but he has no friends 987 02:03:11,229 --> 02:03:14,188 Cao Cao is unlike you 988 02:03:23,021 --> 02:03:24,104 This toast 989 02:03:24,313 --> 02:03:26,229 is for Viceroy Zhou! 990 02:03:26,854 --> 02:03:28,604 To Viceroy Zhou! 991 02:03:30,438 --> 02:03:31,688 Me too! For Viceroy Zhou! 992 02:03:31,854 --> 02:03:34,313 I hope he can recover soon 993 02:03:34,938 --> 02:03:37,521 Toast! 994 02:03:42,979 --> 02:03:45,021 We joined forces under pressure 995 02:03:45,354 --> 02:03:47,354 but were successful beyond our wildest dreams 996 02:03:47,646 --> 02:03:50,271 Our brilliant victory shocked Cao Cao! 997 02:03:51,354 --> 02:03:52,479 Duke, 998 02:03:52,688 --> 02:03:55,146 I have a difficult favor to ask for you 999 02:03:55,313 --> 02:03:56,813 One hundred thousand refugees 1000 02:03:57,146 --> 02:03:59,146 followed us from Xinye City 1001 02:03:59,438 --> 02:04:01,521 I have no land on which to settle them 1002 02:04:01,771 --> 02:04:03,521 After defeating Cao Cao, 1003 02:04:03,771 --> 02:04:06,521 I would like you to let me use Jingzhou to settle the people 1004 02:04:06,729 --> 02:04:08,563 Jingzhou is the heartland of the Yangtze 1005 02:04:08,771 --> 02:04:09,979 and a most valuable strategic location 1006 02:04:10,104 --> 02:04:11,479 How could you? 1007 02:04:14,563 --> 02:04:17,521 Only a righteous leader 1008 02:04:18,104 --> 02:04:20,563 owns his land 1009 02:04:20,646 --> 02:04:21,854 Indeed, 1010 02:04:22,063 --> 02:04:24,021 a righteous leader 1011 02:04:24,229 --> 02:04:26,188 may only need a small piece of land 1012 02:04:26,646 --> 02:04:27,479 The Kingdom is vast, 1013 02:04:27,771 --> 02:04:29,813 vast enough to shelter all refugees 1014 02:04:30,188 --> 02:04:32,021 But I am only afraid that 1015 02:04:32,188 --> 02:04:33,604 once soldiers settle in, they will never leave 1016 02:04:35,479 --> 02:04:37,188 Those in arms are all our own men 1017 02:04:37,813 --> 02:04:41,438 If a Lord is righteous, then all the Kingdom's men are his to lead 1018 02:04:42,229 --> 02:04:43,146 Come, 1019 02:04:43,354 --> 02:04:44,604 let's drink up! 1020 02:04:44,771 --> 02:04:48,021 Toast! 1021 02:04:56,813 --> 02:05:00,021 The princess is a true heroine! 1022 02:05:05,438 --> 02:05:06,688 Lord Liu, 1023 02:05:07,021 --> 02:05:08,354 my younger sister, 1024 02:05:08,563 --> 02:05:11,313 has always admired great gentlemen 1025 02:05:11,563 --> 02:05:13,646 But since she is so fierce, 1026 02:05:14,021 --> 02:05:17,646 I have always worried about her marriage, 1027 02:05:18,563 --> 02:05:22,021 as it is difficult to seek a suitable gentleman for her 1028 02:05:23,021 --> 02:05:24,188 Brother, 1029 02:05:24,563 --> 02:05:26,688 what are you talking about? 1030 02:05:27,063 --> 02:05:28,938 If the Liu and Sun families become relatives, 1031 02:05:29,104 --> 02:05:32,854 Then it wouldn't matter how we divided the land and men, would it? 1032 02:05:36,771 --> 02:05:38,729 The war has just begun 1033 02:05:39,063 --> 02:05:40,188 I... 1034 02:05:40,521 --> 02:05:43,479 have never thought of re-marrying, 1035 02:05:46,563 --> 02:05:48,021 but... 1036 02:06:03,146 --> 02:06:04,479 Brother, 1037 02:06:05,354 --> 02:06:07,229 you must be drunk 1038 02:06:07,646 --> 02:06:09,479 What do you take me for? 1039 02:06:10,771 --> 02:06:12,646 I have found you a fine match 1040 02:06:12,813 --> 02:06:14,604 What's wrong with that? 1041 02:06:16,854 --> 02:06:18,229 Fine 1042 02:06:18,563 --> 02:06:19,854 Then, I will have 1043 02:06:20,146 --> 02:06:22,146 a hundred of my armed maids 1044 02:06:22,354 --> 02:06:24,813 guarding my door, 1045 02:06:26,563 --> 02:06:28,521 and I dare you to step in... 1046 02:06:33,146 --> 02:06:34,354 and... 1047 02:06:35,521 --> 02:06:36,479 Oh, no 1048 02:06:42,771 --> 02:06:43,854 Big Brother! 1049 02:06:45,229 --> 02:06:46,438 Big Brother! 1050 02:06:49,896 --> 02:06:52,188 How rude! 1051 02:06:52,438 --> 02:06:53,938 Brother! 1052 02:06:55,396 --> 02:06:58,354 You have never learned to respect me! 1053 02:07:05,021 --> 02:07:08,354 That's strange. What did I do wrong? 1054 02:07:08,646 --> 02:07:10,688 Big Brother's acupuncture points are locked 1055 02:07:11,563 --> 02:07:15,021 Brother! Wake up! 1056 02:07:40,063 --> 02:07:41,979 Whatever you do, don't kill my pigeons 1057 02:07:42,479 --> 02:07:45,854 Their acupuncture points are different from those of men 1058 02:07:46,521 --> 02:07:48,688 I hope I didn't hurt your Lord 1059 02:07:49,479 --> 02:07:52,813 He wouldn't blame you, even if you hurt him 1060 02:07:53,229 --> 02:07:54,813 Was I outrageously rude? 1061 02:07:55,146 --> 02:07:57,354 I think you are unique 1062 02:07:57,688 --> 02:08:01,354 It is the unique ones who are the most misunderstood 1063 02:08:03,396 --> 02:08:06,938 I hate those arranged marriages 1064 02:08:07,396 --> 02:08:10,021 Women are pushed around 1065 02:08:10,229 --> 02:08:12,188 like chess pieces 1066 02:08:17,354 --> 02:08:18,354 You are feeding them too much 1067 02:08:18,438 --> 02:08:20,896 They won't be able to fly anymore 1068 02:08:30,438 --> 02:08:34,979 If only I was like them 1069 02:08:38,313 --> 02:08:40,854 You want to... fly? 1070 02:08:41,146 --> 02:08:43,938 I have been living in the palace all my life 1071 02:08:44,438 --> 02:08:46,438 It is such a bore 1072 02:08:47,604 --> 02:08:50,271 Your talents exceed those of others, 1073 02:08:50,438 --> 02:08:52,688 yet you hide them 1074 02:08:54,688 --> 02:08:57,271 Only you can see them 1075 02:09:02,104 --> 02:09:06,563 I used to go hunting with my brother across the shore 1076 02:09:07,188 --> 02:09:11,854 Back then, the field was full of people dancing and praying 1077 02:09:12,354 --> 02:09:14,979 Now, it has all become dark and mysterious 1078 02:09:15,563 --> 02:09:18,979 Everything has changed now that Cao Cao has come 1079 02:09:19,521 --> 02:09:21,854 Before they come here, 1080 02:09:23,063 --> 02:09:24,813 I will go over there 1081 02:09:25,271 --> 02:09:26,729 to take a peek 1082 02:09:26,938 --> 02:09:28,896 and stir up some trouble 1083 02:10:02,313 --> 02:10:05,729 Take care. The weather has turned cold 1084 02:10:08,563 --> 02:10:10,854 I have served the Prime Minister 1085 02:10:11,063 --> 02:10:12,646 for three days already 1086 02:10:12,979 --> 02:10:16,021 Yet, Your Highness still does not know my name 1087 02:10:16,729 --> 02:10:19,563 My name is... Can you serve tea? 1088 02:10:22,521 --> 02:10:24,479 I can Do so 1089 02:10:46,313 --> 02:10:47,771 Prime Minister, 1090 02:10:48,229 --> 02:10:50,854 we can start the therapy today 1091 02:11:00,479 --> 02:11:03,188 Doctor, what's the matter? 1092 02:11:16,646 --> 02:11:17,938 Tea, Your Highness 1093 02:11:18,021 --> 02:11:19,521 Incorrect, 1094 02:11:21,979 --> 02:11:23,146 try again 1095 02:11:28,063 --> 02:11:30,104 Tea, Your Highness 1096 02:11:32,271 --> 02:11:33,854 That's the way 1097 02:11:34,521 --> 02:11:35,729 Xiao Qiao, 1098 02:11:35,813 --> 02:11:39,313 I have always admired the way you serve tea 1099 02:11:45,063 --> 02:11:47,688 He started this war 1100 02:11:48,688 --> 02:11:51,771 all because of a woman? 1101 02:12:06,979 --> 02:12:08,146 What are you doing? 1102 02:12:09,521 --> 02:12:10,688 I just gave them a bath 1103 02:12:11,021 --> 02:12:13,188 and am drying them off 1104 02:12:14,688 --> 02:12:16,604 What if they catch a cold? 1105 02:12:19,771 --> 02:12:21,521 How is your wound? 1106 02:12:21,896 --> 02:12:23,146 It's fine 1107 02:12:24,021 --> 02:12:26,438 I heard last night was quite entertaining 1108 02:12:27,646 --> 02:12:31,563 Last night's celebration made me realize 1109 02:12:32,146 --> 02:12:35,938 that we may becomes enemies tomorrow 1110 02:12:40,479 --> 02:12:42,021 When that day comes, 1111 02:12:42,313 --> 02:12:44,979 you and I 1112 02:12:45,396 --> 02:12:48,229 will each serve our own sides 1113 02:12:49,896 --> 02:12:51,146 I cannot stand the thought 1114 02:12:51,479 --> 02:12:53,979 of a stand-off with you 1115 02:12:54,479 --> 02:12:56,771 I hope it never will happen 1116 02:12:57,313 --> 02:12:59,354 You are a brilliant commander 1117 02:13:00,146 --> 02:13:01,646 Fortunately, you are not on Cao Cao's side 1118 02:13:01,813 --> 02:13:03,813 Otherwise, you will be a big trouble 1119 02:13:24,146 --> 02:13:25,604 You've been looking across the shore for two days now 1120 02:13:26,063 --> 02:13:28,396 What do you see? 1121 02:13:31,438 --> 02:13:33,313 I must remain calm 1122 02:13:35,521 --> 02:13:36,854 How about you? 1123 02:13:38,521 --> 02:13:41,021 I also need to remain calm 1124 02:13:44,771 --> 02:13:46,521 Cao Cao has no experience in naval affairs 1125 02:13:46,938 --> 02:13:48,771 To cross the river, 1126 02:13:49,146 --> 02:13:52,438 he must rely on Cai Mao and Zhang Yun 1127 02:13:53,354 --> 02:13:55,438 They are both Southerners 1128 02:13:55,854 --> 02:13:59,604 They know all the rocks and currents in the river 1129 02:14:00,229 --> 02:14:02,188 If we can eliminate them, 1130 02:14:02,604 --> 02:14:06,688 half of the Cao navy will be paralysed 1131 02:14:10,979 --> 02:14:14,354 That... would be rather difficult 1132 02:14:22,063 --> 02:14:25,313 Cao Cao is always very wary of assassins, 1133 02:14:25,854 --> 02:14:32,229 just as his followers are wary of his deadly temper 1134 02:14:39,604 --> 02:14:42,104 They have interesting fleet formations 1135 02:14:42,604 --> 02:14:44,354 Every formation has its weakness 1136 02:14:44,771 --> 02:14:46,854 It's only up to us to find it 1137 02:14:47,271 --> 02:14:49,521 That shouldn't be too difficult 1138 02:16:27,938 --> 02:16:29,854 Great! 1139 02:16:46,271 --> 02:16:49,479 I never imagined that our soldiers are also great athletes! 1140 02:17:21,438 --> 02:17:23,771 This is what I call interesting! 1141 02:17:32,896 --> 02:17:35,688 Over all these years we've been on the battlefields, 1142 02:17:35,854 --> 02:17:37,146 we were never once defeated 1143 02:17:37,396 --> 02:17:38,938 But like a game of Cuju, 1144 02:17:39,104 --> 02:17:43,813 it cannot be exciting when one side always wins! 1145 02:17:44,938 --> 02:17:46,188 For the battle of Red Cliff, 1146 02:17:46,729 --> 02:17:48,938 we are ready 1147 02:17:49,313 --> 02:17:50,563 I want to see how those rebels react 1148 02:17:50,646 --> 02:17:53,688 once we throw out the ball! 1149 02:19:21,354 --> 02:19:25,979 Shaking the earth, waves hand in hand flow 1150 02:19:26,146 --> 02:19:30,813 No earthly wine can rival the moon's glow 1151 02:19:30,979 --> 02:19:35,021 A smile knows what no words can know 1152 02:19:35,354 --> 02:19:40,354 A passing glance and all is white snow 1153 02:19:40,646 --> 02:19:45,188 Let the mind, not the hands, defend and fight 1154 02:19:45,396 --> 02:19:49,854 Walls of iron cannot stop our might 1155 02:19:50,146 --> 02:19:54,479 This life, not in vain, not in spite 1156 02:19:54,646 --> 02:19:59,604 From every crucible, a phoenix takes flight 1157 02:19:59,771 --> 02:20:03,604 Wipe not our tears. Let them dry on the air 1158 02:20:03,854 --> 02:20:09,104 This war is one our hearts declare 1159 02:20:09,354 --> 02:20:13,146 Victory won with beauty and flair 1160 02:20:13,396 --> 02:20:17,438 Rise together! Even a loss we can bear 1161 02:20:17,688 --> 02:20:20,104 No fear of this long night we share 1162 02:20:20,313 --> 02:20:22,354 Let the cries of war be our song 1163 02:20:22,563 --> 02:20:29,104 No comrade-in-arms shall our memories wrong 1164 02:20:29,813 --> 02:20:32,104 White waves of the Yangtze so long 1165 02:20:32,271 --> 02:20:38,479 Seething, as before, in our hearts so strong 1166 02:20:39,354 --> 02:20:48,188 Why not let the cries of war be our song? 1167 02:20:48,938 --> 02:20:57,813 Waves that crack the cliffs shall not be wrong 1168 02:21:06,896 --> 02:21:11,354 Brief voices speak out, from the heart they flow 1169 02:21:11,646 --> 02:21:16,313 No earthly wine can rival the moon's glow 1170 02:21:16,563 --> 02:21:20,688 A smile knows what no words can know 1171 02:21:20,938 --> 02:21:25,688 A passing glance and all is white snow 1172 02:21:26,063 --> 02:21:30,688 Let the mind, not the hands, defend and fight 1173 02:21:30,896 --> 02:21:35,521 Walls of iron cannot stop our might 1174 02:21:35,813 --> 02:21:40,021 This life, not in vain, not in spite 1175 02:21:40,271 --> 02:21:45,188 From every crucible, a phoenix takes flight 1176 02:21:45,354 --> 02:21:49,188 Minds in battle will clash and collide 1177 02:21:49,354 --> 02:21:54,521 in this war that our hearts decide 1178 02:21:55,021 --> 02:21:58,854 Let war bring peace to the world so wide 1179 02:21:59,021 --> 02:22:03,188 Rise up together and battle with pride! 1180 02:22:03,354 --> 02:22:05,688 Let no man fear the long night outside 1181 02:22:05,854 --> 02:22:08,021 Let the cries of war be our song 1182 02:22:08,229 --> 02:22:14,688 No comrade-in-arms shall our memories wrong 1183 02:22:15,438 --> 02:22:17,604 White waves of the Yangtze so long 1184 02:22:17,854 --> 02:22:24,021 Seething, as before, in our hearts so strong 1185 02:22:24,938 --> 02:22:33,813 Why not let the cries of war be our song? 1186 02:22:34,521 --> 02:22:43,938 Waves that crack the cliffs shall not be wrong 1187 02:23:17,021 --> 02:23:18,854 A moment so fast, where did it fly? 1188 02:23:19,438 --> 02:23:23,854 A wine so sweet, let me drink it dry 1189 02:23:24,979 --> 02:23:28,604 A wound meant for my ally 1190 02:23:29,146 --> 02:23:33,354 is a medal I hold high 1191 02:23:33,938 --> 02:23:38,271 Every joy, every sigh 1192 02:23:38,813 --> 02:23:42,979 our laugh does belie 1193 02:23:43,396 --> 02:23:49,604 The moon lights the sky 1194 02:23:50,063 --> 02:23:54,021 Let us drink our glasses dry