1 00:02:54,008 --> 00:02:58,470 Han dynasty, 208 AD. Summer, Xuchang 2 00:05:06,849 --> 00:05:11,270 Greetings, Your Majesty. 3 00:05:22,323 --> 00:05:24,742 Yesterday, I proposed a decree 4 00:05:24,908 --> 00:05:27,453 for war against Liu Bei and Sun Quan. 5 00:05:27,619 --> 00:05:29,997 Has Your Majesty approved the decree? 6 00:05:30,164 --> 00:05:33,292 The Prime Minister has just beaten back the Northern Wu Wan. 7 00:05:33,459 --> 00:05:36,837 Our troops and people need respite. 8 00:05:37,004 --> 00:05:38,714 The insurgents Sun and Liu 9 00:05:38,881 --> 00:05:40,924 are ruling their own regimes down South. 10 00:05:41,091 --> 00:05:43,719 They plot against Your Majesty's Court. 11 00:05:43,886 --> 00:05:45,596 If they are not eliminated in time, 12 00:05:45,763 --> 00:05:50,434 Your Majesty's Han Court might well be theirs. 13 00:05:50,601 --> 00:05:54,396 Prime Minister, please let me consider this further. 14 00:05:54,563 --> 00:05:57,858 How much further must Your Majesty consider? 15 00:05:59,068 --> 00:06:01,278 I have waged wars across the land. 16 00:06:01,445 --> 00:06:03,447 Tens of thousands of soldiers have perished on the battlefields, 17 00:06:03,614 --> 00:06:07,284 all for the sake of The Great Han Empire. 18 00:06:07,451 --> 00:06:09,661 Does Your Majesty still remember His exile? 19 00:06:09,828 --> 00:06:12,331 Which, if any, among the Royal relatives rescued Him? 20 00:06:12,498 --> 00:06:14,750 I wonder, to this day, 21 00:06:14,917 --> 00:06:18,170 if I had not eliminated the traitors, 22 00:06:18,337 --> 00:06:21,090 how many more would claim the throne for themselves? 23 00:06:30,307 --> 00:06:33,936 I hereby decree that Prime Minister Cao Cao 24 00:06:34,103 --> 00:06:36,271 be commissioned as the Commander of the Imperial Army 25 00:06:36,438 --> 00:06:39,525 to go forth to pacify the South. 26 00:06:39,691 --> 00:06:41,402 Thank you, Your Majesty. 27 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:45,280 Senator Kong Rong wishes to speak! 28 00:06:50,494 --> 00:06:53,038 Liu Bei is Your Majesty's uncle, 29 00:06:53,205 --> 00:06:55,958 and Sun Quan is the third-generation heir to the Dukedom of Wu. 30 00:06:56,125 --> 00:06:58,669 They have no intent to rebel. 31 00:06:58,836 --> 00:07:00,546 Whereas you, Prime Minister, 32 00:07:00,712 --> 00:07:02,840 are not only seizing all the powers of state. 33 00:07:03,006 --> 00:07:04,800 But also intend to mobilize the entire army. 34 00:07:04,967 --> 00:07:07,469 There is no justifiable reason for your war! 35 00:07:07,636 --> 00:07:09,430 Although you have solemnly vowed yourself 36 00:07:09,596 --> 00:07:11,807 loyal to His Majesty's Court, 37 00:07:11,974 --> 00:07:15,227 you will not be able to convince everyone! 38 00:07:17,521 --> 00:07:21,358 The next one to put down a rebellion may not be you, Prime Minister, 39 00:07:21,525 --> 00:07:24,570 but Liu Bei and Sun Quan! 40 00:07:25,779 --> 00:07:28,282 He is the first sacrifice. 41 00:07:34,538 --> 00:07:37,749 I thank the Prime Minister for this wine! 42 00:07:47,676 --> 00:07:49,386 The final year of the Han dynasty 43 00:07:49,553 --> 00:07:51,763 eunuchs and court relatives struggle for power. 44 00:07:51,930 --> 00:07:53,974 The country falls into chaos. 45 00:07:54,141 --> 00:07:55,976 Ambitious Cao Cao seizes the moment 46 00:07:56,143 --> 00:07:58,270 to coerce the emperor and control the feudal lords. 47 00:07:58,437 --> 00:08:01,356 In the year 208 AD, Cao Cao leads his army South to destroy Liu Bei, 48 00:08:01,523 --> 00:08:04,902 a distant relative of the Royal Family and Sun Quan, ruler of the Southlands. 49 00:08:05,861 --> 00:08:08,280 Begin. 50 00:08:08,447 --> 00:08:10,324 Form Up! 51 00:10:59,076 --> 00:11:00,827 Watch it. 52 00:11:00,994 --> 00:11:03,246 - My Lord. - Zilong! 53 00:11:03,413 --> 00:11:05,248 My Lord. You have returned. 54 00:11:05,415 --> 00:11:07,668 Our men made all possible efforts to hold our ground 55 00:11:07,834 --> 00:11:09,670 before abandoning the town. 56 00:11:10,712 --> 00:11:14,716 Luckily, most of the peasants have already fled through the valley. 57 00:11:14,883 --> 00:11:16,385 My Lord! 58 00:11:16,551 --> 00:11:18,178 The two ladies and the Young Master 59 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:20,681 are still trapped in the village. 60 00:11:26,978 --> 00:11:29,064 My ladies, please be careful. 61 00:11:29,231 --> 00:11:31,441 Don't cry. 62 00:11:49,126 --> 00:11:50,669 General Zhang. 63 00:11:50,836 --> 00:11:52,629 Chief Strategist, how does the situation look? 64 00:11:52,796 --> 00:11:55,674 Cao Cao's pursuing forces are greater than anticipated. 65 00:11:55,841 --> 00:11:59,553 The cavalry vanguard will arrive at any moment. 66 00:11:59,720 --> 00:12:02,639 The Cao cavalry will use a wedge formation to attack. 67 00:12:02,806 --> 00:12:05,392 We will reflect the light into their eyes to hold them off. 68 00:12:05,559 --> 00:12:09,521 Remember, the refugees need at least an hour to retreat. 69 00:12:09,688 --> 00:12:12,983 We need a thousand more soldiers for the second line of defense! 70 00:12:13,150 --> 00:12:15,318 Leave it to me. 71 00:12:24,703 --> 00:12:25,787 All right... 72 00:12:27,330 --> 00:12:28,623 forward. 73 00:12:48,727 --> 00:12:50,020 My Lord. 74 00:12:50,187 --> 00:12:53,315 Zhu-ge Liang, the peasants are moving slowly. 75 00:12:53,482 --> 00:12:56,026 It looks like they will need at least another four hours. 76 00:12:56,193 --> 00:12:58,570 We urgently need 1,000 soldiers from here 77 00:12:58,737 --> 00:13:00,280 to go aid General Zhang. 78 00:13:00,447 --> 00:13:02,407 That way Cao Cao cannot chase them. 79 00:13:02,574 --> 00:13:05,619 The peasants can be left to themselves. 80 00:13:05,786 --> 00:13:08,455 Cao Cao intends to make us surrender. He will not kill them. 81 00:13:08,622 --> 00:13:11,374 No! As you can see, 82 00:13:11,541 --> 00:13:14,628 the elderly, women, and children all need our help. 83 00:13:14,795 --> 00:13:18,673 My Lord, these peasants are dragging us down. 84 00:13:18,840 --> 00:13:21,468 To succeed, you have to set aside these trivial matters. 85 00:13:21,635 --> 00:13:23,470 These are Han people. 86 00:13:23,637 --> 00:13:26,473 They followed us only to escape from Cao Cao's regime. 87 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:28,767 If we cannot offer protection to the civilians, 88 00:13:28,934 --> 00:13:31,728 then what is the meaning of this war? 89 00:13:37,025 --> 00:13:39,277 I will find Guan Yu. Go and help my Lord. 90 00:14:02,300 --> 00:14:04,386 Sister! 91 00:14:20,610 --> 00:14:22,654 Quickly! Bring the horse for My Lady. 92 00:14:22,821 --> 00:14:24,823 That looks like Liu Bei's family. 93 00:14:24,990 --> 00:14:26,992 Go get the baby! 94 00:15:27,218 --> 00:15:28,303 My Lady! 95 00:15:28,470 --> 00:15:30,263 General Zhao, 96 00:15:32,098 --> 00:15:35,185 he is My Lord's only flesh and blood. 97 00:15:35,352 --> 00:15:38,480 He must not fall into enemy hands! 98 00:15:38,647 --> 00:15:39,773 Rest assured, My Lady. 99 00:15:39,940 --> 00:15:42,943 I will take you and the Young Master to my Lord. 100 00:15:43,109 --> 00:15:44,694 Let's go! Get on the horse! 101 00:16:06,132 --> 00:16:08,009 My Lady, quickly! 102 00:16:19,104 --> 00:16:20,647 My Lady! 103 00:16:27,988 --> 00:16:28,989 General! 104 00:17:11,656 --> 00:17:12,866 My Lady! 105 00:17:40,435 --> 00:17:42,520 Step apart! 106 00:17:42,687 --> 00:17:44,647 Flip the shields! 107 00:18:24,312 --> 00:18:26,106 Attack! 108 00:19:12,485 --> 00:19:14,988 Let's go! 109 00:20:21,387 --> 00:20:23,473 Bailong! 110 00:20:42,700 --> 00:20:45,328 Chief Strategist, where are our reinforcements? 111 00:22:22,508 --> 00:22:24,969 Who is that man? 112 00:22:25,136 --> 00:22:27,513 Zhao Zilong of Changshan. 113 00:22:37,231 --> 00:22:40,651 Why is there no such brave warrior under my command? 114 00:22:50,328 --> 00:22:52,080 General Zhao. 115 00:22:52,246 --> 00:22:54,040 Zilong. 116 00:23:01,798 --> 00:23:03,007 Retreat! 117 00:23:03,174 --> 00:23:04,342 We can still fight! 118 00:23:04,509 --> 00:23:07,512 WW are We giving up so easily?! 119 00:23:08,554 --> 00:23:10,640 We are greatly outnumbered by the enemy. 120 00:23:10,807 --> 00:23:13,768 If we can't protect the refugees, our losses will be worse. Attention! 121 00:23:13,935 --> 00:23:16,312 Protect the refugees! That's an order! 122 00:23:20,274 --> 00:23:22,360 Brother, go quickly! 123 00:23:22,527 --> 00:23:25,780 Leave! Protect the refugees! 124 00:23:25,947 --> 00:23:28,449 Zilong, take the Young Master! 125 00:23:28,616 --> 00:23:30,785 Retreat! 126 00:23:30,952 --> 00:23:33,704 Attention, Third Battalion! Hold the line! 127 00:23:33,871 --> 00:23:37,708 Protect the retreating refugees! 128 00:23:39,836 --> 00:23:41,712 Quick! 129 00:23:42,839 --> 00:23:44,841 Charge! 130 00:23:51,013 --> 00:23:53,641 Second battalion, go! 131 00:23:53,808 --> 00:23:56,394 Third battalion, get ready! 132 00:24:44,233 --> 00:24:46,986 My Lord... 133 00:24:49,739 --> 00:24:54,076 I brought the Young Master back. 134 00:24:56,829 --> 00:24:59,582 But the two ladies... 135 00:25:05,713 --> 00:25:08,799 Zilong. Get up... 136 00:25:33,574 --> 00:25:34,784 - Prime Minister! - Yeah. 137 00:25:34,951 --> 00:25:36,994 Liu Bei is vulnerable. 138 00:25:37,161 --> 00:25:39,747 Look, the cowards have all fled. 139 00:25:39,914 --> 00:25:41,749 Dead bodies lie everywhere. 140 00:25:42,959 --> 00:25:46,087 The rest ran for their lives! 141 00:25:46,254 --> 00:25:49,590 There is only one man still fighting. 142 00:26:04,564 --> 00:26:07,608 Surrender, and your life will be spared! Kneel down! 143 00:26:09,735 --> 00:26:11,696 Do not be so rude! 144 00:26:13,197 --> 00:26:14,699 General Guan Yu, 145 00:26:14,865 --> 00:26:17,285 a wise man chooses his Lord carefully. 146 00:26:17,451 --> 00:26:20,663 Why do you continue to serve Liu Bei? 147 00:26:21,664 --> 00:26:22,915 You still won't kneel! 148 00:26:55,156 --> 00:26:57,992 - Protect the Prime Minster! Kill him! - Nobody move! 149 00:27:13,299 --> 00:27:15,176 Prime Minister, why? 150 00:27:15,343 --> 00:27:17,637 If he wanted to kill me, he already would have. 151 00:27:17,803 --> 00:27:20,556 Guan Yu cannot stab a man from behind. 152 00:27:20,723 --> 00:27:23,100 Liu Bei has lost many battles, 153 00:27:23,267 --> 00:27:25,728 yet so many talented men remain loyal to him. 154 00:27:25,895 --> 00:27:30,024 One day, they will all serve under my command. 155 00:27:59,929 --> 00:28:02,431 I have suffered a lifetime of failures... 156 00:28:02,598 --> 00:28:05,393 This isn't the worst one. 157 00:28:05,559 --> 00:28:08,312 Cao Cao thinks he holds the Dynasty's fate in his hands. 158 00:28:09,647 --> 00:28:11,816 So long as I live and breathe, 159 00:28:11,982 --> 00:28:17,113 I will fight to end his crimes against the Han Court. 160 00:28:17,279 --> 00:28:20,408 My Lord, I will go to the state of Wu tonight, 161 00:28:20,574 --> 00:28:22,910 to ask for Sun Quan's support. 162 00:28:23,077 --> 00:28:24,912 Sun Quan? 163 00:28:25,079 --> 00:28:27,873 Against Cao Cao? I wonder if he is strong enough 164 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:30,751 to fight an enemy as fierce as Cao Cao. 165 00:28:30,918 --> 00:28:32,878 Though Sun Quan is young, 166 00:28:33,045 --> 00:28:35,214 he has great ambitions. 167 00:28:35,381 --> 00:28:37,925 For generations, the Sun Clan has ruled the Southlands. 168 00:28:38,092 --> 00:28:42,263 They have the wealth and strength to fight Cao Cao. 169 00:28:42,430 --> 00:28:46,392 Wu needs us just as much as we need Wu. 170 00:28:46,559 --> 00:28:48,394 If our alliance succeeds, and we defeat Cao Cao, 171 00:28:48,561 --> 00:28:50,855 then Cao Cao will definitely retreat back North. 172 00:28:51,021 --> 00:28:54,191 We can then go West and rebuild our forces. 173 00:28:54,358 --> 00:28:56,026 Once we are in control of the West, 174 00:28:56,193 --> 00:28:58,362 Cao Cao will control the North, and Sun Quan, the South. 175 00:28:58,529 --> 00:29:00,865 We will form a power triangle. 176 00:29:01,031 --> 00:29:04,744 This division of power is the only way to stop Cao Cao. 177 00:29:09,832 --> 00:29:12,585 My Lord, please rest assured. 178 00:29:14,003 --> 00:29:16,714 Are you confident you can convince him? 179 00:29:26,557 --> 00:29:28,726 Eat some more. 180 00:29:28,893 --> 00:29:33,898 The road to Wu is long, and you will need energy. 181 00:29:43,824 --> 00:29:46,118 Prime Minister, the surrendered generals, 182 00:29:46,285 --> 00:29:48,370 Cai Mao and Zhang Yun are here. 183 00:29:48,537 --> 00:29:53,042 These two men are untrustworthy. 184 00:29:53,209 --> 00:29:56,378 Please, be cautious. 185 00:29:57,379 --> 00:30:01,300 I trust those who are of use to me. 186 00:30:10,392 --> 00:30:13,562 Greetings, Your Highness! 187 00:30:13,729 --> 00:30:15,481 Rise. 188 00:30:15,648 --> 00:30:17,566 How many ships and men have you brought with you? 189 00:30:17,733 --> 00:30:19,527 We have with us 300,000 naval troops, 190 00:30:19,693 --> 00:30:22,947 and more than 2,000 battleships and boats of various sizes. 191 00:30:23,113 --> 00:30:25,533 Great! 192 00:30:25,699 --> 00:30:28,244 Now we can be 193 00:30:28,410 --> 00:30:31,330 tigers that swim! 194 00:30:35,084 --> 00:30:38,879 Your Highness, here is our letter of surrender. 195 00:30:43,425 --> 00:30:47,471 General Cai, I see many grammatical errors here. 196 00:30:47,638 --> 00:30:49,390 I hope your military strategies 197 00:30:49,557 --> 00:30:52,351 are not as poor as your command of language. 198 00:30:52,518 --> 00:30:54,603 I hear you have frequent exchanges 199 00:30:54,770 --> 00:30:56,856 with the State of Wu. 200 00:30:57,940 --> 00:31:01,151 Your Highness, I have declared war on Wu many times. 201 00:31:01,318 --> 00:31:03,904 These so-called exchanges are limited to only this. 202 00:31:04,071 --> 00:31:07,032 No need to explain. What is this? 203 00:31:07,199 --> 00:31:08,868 This is a map of Wu that I drew, 204 00:31:09,034 --> 00:31:11,579 taking great pains to be precise. 205 00:31:15,791 --> 00:31:19,336 General Cai, you took great pains indeed. 206 00:31:20,504 --> 00:31:23,841 Your Highness, Liu Bei has fled to Xiakou in defeat. 207 00:31:24,008 --> 00:31:25,885 If he eventually joins forces 208 00:31:26,051 --> 00:31:28,596 with Sun Quan's Wu clan, then I fear that... 209 00:31:28,762 --> 00:31:30,806 Then isn't that in our best interest? 210 00:31:30,973 --> 00:31:32,892 If Sun Quan forms an alliance with Liu Bei, 211 00:31:33,058 --> 00:31:36,312 then he is justifying our war by harboring a traitor 212 00:31:36,478 --> 00:31:40,149 and rebelling against the Royal Court's rule. 213 00:31:40,316 --> 00:31:44,028 Liu Bei has royal blood, but was born a poor cobbler. 214 00:31:44,194 --> 00:31:46,280 His whole life is a failure. 215 00:31:46,447 --> 00:31:51,619 Sun Quan is a young upstart with no achievements. 216 00:31:52,703 --> 00:31:56,999 When a loser join forces with a coward... 217 00:31:57,166 --> 00:32:00,461 what can they accomplish? 218 00:32:02,963 --> 00:32:05,758 Though My Lord is young, he shows wisdom beyond his years. 219 00:32:05,925 --> 00:32:07,718 Speak frankly and don't hold back. 220 00:32:07,885 --> 00:32:10,387 The senior advisers will be your biggest obstacle. 221 00:32:15,017 --> 00:32:18,812 You say we can fight this war? We can't! 222 00:32:38,040 --> 00:32:42,252 Hopefully, he has some good strategies to use against Cao Cao. 223 00:32:42,419 --> 00:32:45,756 This time around, Cao Cao is determined to fight. 224 00:32:45,923 --> 00:32:48,050 We are gravely outnumbered. 225 00:32:48,217 --> 00:32:50,344 How could we ever hope to fight this war? 226 00:32:50,511 --> 00:32:52,221 We cannot fight! 227 00:33:29,633 --> 00:33:32,094 Greetings, Your Highness. 228 00:33:35,097 --> 00:33:38,267 Mr. Zhu-ge, I hear that Cao Cao 229 00:33:38,434 --> 00:33:42,104 beat Liu Bei into the mud at Xinye? 230 00:33:44,231 --> 00:33:47,234 The defeat at Xinye was due to my Lord's noble heart. 231 00:33:47,401 --> 00:33:49,153 He did not abandon the thousands of refugees 232 00:33:49,319 --> 00:33:51,280 who followed our troops and slowed down our retreat. 233 00:33:51,447 --> 00:33:53,615 How large is Cao Cao's army? 234 00:33:53,782 --> 00:33:57,286 A ruthless army of 800,000 is invading from both land and water. 235 00:33:59,288 --> 00:34:01,540 Cao Cao's real target is not to defeat Liu Bei, 236 00:34:01,707 --> 00:34:04,418 but to conquer Wu! 237 00:34:06,503 --> 00:34:08,756 Your Highness governs the vast Southlands, 238 00:34:08,922 --> 00:34:11,300 and has many extraordinary gentlemen in your court. 239 00:34:11,467 --> 00:34:13,844 If you are determined to oppose Cao Cao's invasion, 240 00:34:14,011 --> 00:34:15,137 then please prepare for war! 241 00:34:15,304 --> 00:34:17,681 My Lord! Do not fight! 242 00:34:17,848 --> 00:34:21,393 When the late Duke was still alive, he always told me 243 00:34:21,560 --> 00:34:25,939 that nothing is more important than the peace of Wu's people! 244 00:34:26,106 --> 00:34:28,734 We cannot fight, my Lord. 245 00:34:31,278 --> 00:34:33,655 That's right. To surrender is not so bad. 246 00:34:33,822 --> 00:34:36,784 For the cowardly, in fact, the earlier the better. 247 00:34:36,950 --> 00:34:39,620 That way, everyone can stop worrying. 248 00:34:39,787 --> 00:34:41,121 If that is the case, 249 00:34:41,288 --> 00:34:43,415 then why didn't Liu Bei surrender? 250 00:34:43,582 --> 00:34:45,709 Confucius spoke of giving oneself to justice, 251 00:34:45,876 --> 00:34:48,170 and Mencius spoke of sacrificing oneself for righteousness. 252 00:34:48,337 --> 00:34:51,298 Surrendering is not a matter of victory or defeat, but rather one of virtue! 253 00:34:51,465 --> 00:34:53,842 Cao Cao, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister, 254 00:34:54,009 --> 00:34:57,054 controls the Han Emperor, and fabricates His Majesty's commands. 255 00:34:57,221 --> 00:35:01,308 If he conquers the Southlands, he will surely usurp the throne. 256 00:35:01,475 --> 00:35:06,021 If we surrender to Cao Cao, then we would be aiding a tyrant. 257 00:35:07,106 --> 00:35:09,316 Lord Mayor Liu Bei is of His Majesty's Royal Family. 258 00:35:09,483 --> 00:35:12,361 His wisdom is known to the world and respected by the people 259 00:35:12,528 --> 00:35:15,405 If a noble man, who has been loyal to the Han court all his life, 260 00:35:15,572 --> 00:35:17,449 fails to succeed, then that is fate. 261 00:35:17,616 --> 00:35:19,493 But, how could he surrender to Cao Cao? 262 00:35:19,660 --> 00:35:23,038 That would be an unbearable shame! 263 00:35:30,379 --> 00:35:33,132 However, it is fine for Your Highness to surrender. 264 00:35:33,298 --> 00:35:36,593 At least, you will be able to keep your life and possessions. 265 00:35:36,760 --> 00:35:38,095 At Cao Cao's mercy, 266 00:35:38,262 --> 00:35:40,848 he may let you remain as the ruler of the Southlands. 267 00:35:41,014 --> 00:35:45,477 So why not? 268 00:35:45,644 --> 00:35:50,190 Are you saying that I am nothing compared to Liu Bei? 269 00:35:50,357 --> 00:35:52,943 No, Your Highness shows an outstanding brilliance, 270 00:35:53,110 --> 00:35:56,572 greater than that of most and akin to that of Lord Liu. 271 00:35:56,738 --> 00:35:59,616 Your Highness is capable of ruling the vast Southlands. 272 00:35:59,783 --> 00:36:03,412 This alone, is a major advantage over Lord Liu. 273 00:36:03,579 --> 00:36:06,915 My Lord, Mister Zhu-ge has come before you 274 00:36:07,082 --> 00:36:11,378 with a plan for fighting Cao Cao. It would not hurt to hear him out. 275 00:36:14,548 --> 00:36:16,508 Though my Lord suffered a recent defeat, 276 00:36:16,675 --> 00:36:18,594 we still have Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun, 277 00:36:18,760 --> 00:36:21,430 as well as a navy that they command with at least 10,000 men. 278 00:36:21,597 --> 00:36:24,183 If we join forces with the elite generals and troops of Wu, 279 00:36:24,349 --> 00:36:26,935 the alliance will strengthen us both. 280 00:36:27,102 --> 00:36:29,229 Although Cao Cao's military outnumbers ours, 281 00:36:29,396 --> 00:36:31,565 more than half of his troops are captured soldiers 282 00:36:31,732 --> 00:36:33,233 and are not entirely loyal to him. 283 00:36:33,400 --> 00:36:37,529 They have traveled over 100 miles every day. They are exhausted. 284 00:36:37,696 --> 00:36:40,866 As the saying goes, a worn spear cannot even penetrate a thin cloth. 285 00:36:41,033 --> 00:36:43,327 Moreover, Northerners are not used to the Southern terrain, 286 00:36:43,493 --> 00:36:45,162 and they have no naval experience. 287 00:36:45,329 --> 00:36:50,500 Their abrupt invasion is destined to result in failure. 288 00:36:50,667 --> 00:36:53,086 You make well-reasoned points. 289 00:36:53,253 --> 00:36:58,008 My Lord, please do not fall into Zhu-ge's traps! 290 00:36:58,175 --> 00:37:01,637 We cannot justify fighting against Prime Minister Cao, My Lord! 291 00:37:01,803 --> 00:37:05,474 Our alliance with Liu Bei will only justify Cao Cao's war. 292 00:37:05,641 --> 00:37:08,977 It is better to take Liu Bei captive and turn him over as a gift to Cao Cao! 293 00:37:09,144 --> 00:37:11,146 No! We shall first fight, then surrender. 294 00:37:11,313 --> 00:37:14,233 So that we leave Cao Cao with a bitter taste. 295 00:37:14,399 --> 00:37:16,860 100,000 against 800,000! 296 00:37:17,027 --> 00:37:18,695 What kind of a war is this? 297 00:37:18,862 --> 00:37:20,697 Cowards! 298 00:37:20,864 --> 00:37:23,033 All of you are shameless cowards! 299 00:37:23,200 --> 00:37:25,035 How dare you! 300 00:37:25,202 --> 00:37:27,204 We cannot fight. 301 00:37:27,371 --> 00:37:29,373 Your Highness, 302 00:37:29,539 --> 00:37:32,042 I know you have been concealing your abilities. 303 00:37:32,209 --> 00:37:34,253 The sword has been hidden away for too long. 304 00:37:34,419 --> 00:37:36,964 Now is the time to draw the blade. 305 00:37:44,012 --> 00:37:45,931 My Lord, this Zhu-ge Liang 306 00:37:46,098 --> 00:37:48,058 is determined to drag us into trouble! 307 00:37:48,225 --> 00:37:50,686 Don't! My Lord! 308 00:37:54,314 --> 00:37:56,483 Speak no more! 309 00:37:56,650 --> 00:37:59,486 I have heard this far too many times! 310 00:38:09,121 --> 00:38:11,373 Let me think it through. 311 00:38:11,540 --> 00:38:13,542 Let me think... 312 00:38:23,593 --> 00:38:24,636 How beautiful! 313 00:38:24,803 --> 00:38:26,888 The Southlands really are heaven on Earth! 314 00:38:27,055 --> 00:38:28,807 Unfortunately, with the arrival of Cao's regime, 315 00:38:28,974 --> 00:38:31,268 all of this beauty will soon turn to ash. 316 00:38:31,435 --> 00:38:35,480 Your words had almost persuaded his Lordship. 317 00:38:35,647 --> 00:38:37,441 For the alliance to happen, 318 00:38:37,607 --> 00:38:39,568 I only need to persuade one other person. 319 00:38:39,735 --> 00:38:42,779 - Zhou Yu. Viceroy Zhou. - Exactly! 320 00:38:42,946 --> 00:38:44,906 The Duke regards him as his own older brother. 321 00:38:45,073 --> 00:38:47,451 The Late Duke had also said, 322 00:38:47,617 --> 00:38:49,369 for internal affairs, seek Zhang Zhao; 323 00:38:49,536 --> 00:38:51,079 for foreign affairs, seek Zhou Yu. 324 00:38:51,246 --> 00:38:53,915 He is now encamped at Red Cliff. He is the right one to seek. 325 00:39:32,579 --> 00:39:33,830 Stop! 326 00:39:35,957 --> 00:39:36,958 Give it to me! 327 00:39:37,125 --> 00:39:39,378 Are you not capable of holding a spear? 328 00:39:39,544 --> 00:39:42,005 There must be power in every stroke! 329 00:39:42,172 --> 00:39:44,883 One more time! 330 00:39:45,050 --> 00:39:46,343 Stab! 331 00:39:46,510 --> 00:39:47,511 Slash! 332 00:39:47,677 --> 00:39:48,804 Strike! 333 00:39:48,970 --> 00:39:50,013 Swing! 334 00:39:50,180 --> 00:39:51,181 Stab! 335 00:39:51,348 --> 00:39:52,349 Slash! 336 00:39:52,516 --> 00:39:53,517 Strike! 337 00:39:53,683 --> 00:39:55,727 Swing! 338 00:39:55,894 --> 00:39:59,106 Mister Zhu-ge, the Viceroy is over there. 339 00:40:07,364 --> 00:40:09,199 Form Up! 340 00:40:20,085 --> 00:40:22,254 One other wing... 341 00:40:35,392 --> 00:40:36,768 The Goose Formation. 342 00:40:36,935 --> 00:40:38,937 Not bad. 343 00:40:40,230 --> 00:40:43,400 A pity that it is outdated. 344 00:42:04,814 --> 00:42:07,067 Give it to me. 345 00:42:16,826 --> 00:42:18,036 Your Honor! 346 00:42:44,604 --> 00:42:46,439 You try. 347 00:44:25,789 --> 00:44:27,582 Thank you. 348 00:44:28,833 --> 00:44:30,669 Your Honor! 349 00:44:33,755 --> 00:44:34,923 My family's water buffalo 350 00:44:35,090 --> 00:44:38,218 was stolen from the fields near the barracks. 351 00:44:38,385 --> 00:44:40,303 Some people saw... 352 00:44:55,694 --> 00:44:58,488 Your Honor, this is Mr. Zhu-ge Liang. 353 00:44:58,655 --> 00:44:59,906 Greetings, Viceroy Zhou. 354 00:45:01,491 --> 00:45:02,659 Greetings. 355 00:45:03,827 --> 00:45:05,704 Why carry a fan on a cold day like this? 356 00:45:05,870 --> 00:45:07,997 It helps me remain calm. 357 00:45:08,164 --> 00:45:10,917 It's the one old habit I cannot give up. 358 00:45:11,084 --> 00:45:14,003 You do not look like an anxious person. 359 00:45:15,547 --> 00:45:16,881 This way... 360 00:45:21,261 --> 00:45:23,096 What are you laughing at? 361 00:45:23,263 --> 00:45:25,598 I am not laughing, but appreciating. 362 00:45:25,765 --> 00:45:28,393 I am appreciating that these soldiers know not only how to fight, 363 00:45:28,560 --> 00:45:29,894 but also how to appreciate music. 364 00:45:30,061 --> 00:45:31,730 You are knowledgeable in the art of war... 365 00:45:31,896 --> 00:45:33,398 Just a little. 366 00:45:33,565 --> 00:45:36,735 Yet you say my formations are outdated. 367 00:45:39,112 --> 00:45:40,780 No man but you 368 00:45:40,947 --> 00:45:43,450 could hear me from that far away. 369 00:45:43,616 --> 00:45:46,536 I have sharp hearing. 370 00:45:47,912 --> 00:45:49,914 This way... 371 00:45:51,166 --> 00:45:54,836 General Gan, Mister Zhu-ge said that your formation is outdated. 372 00:45:55,003 --> 00:45:58,298 Are you aware that a bad formation can kill our brothers? 373 00:45:58,465 --> 00:46:01,050 I have never thought of killing my own brothers. 374 00:46:01,217 --> 00:46:04,220 The power of the formations comes from the heart. 375 00:46:04,387 --> 00:46:06,765 There is no such thing as outdated! 376 00:46:06,931 --> 00:46:08,933 This is...? 377 00:46:09,100 --> 00:46:11,060 This is General Gan Xing. 378 00:46:11,227 --> 00:46:13,521 Pardon me, General Gan. 379 00:46:15,565 --> 00:46:19,569 General Gan and his army used to be the most notorious pirates in the South. 380 00:46:19,736 --> 00:46:22,238 - You cannot joke around with him. - No problem. 381 00:46:42,217 --> 00:46:45,345 I am impressed by everyone's performance today! 382 00:46:49,015 --> 00:46:51,726 But this elderly gentleman had his buffalo stolen 383 00:46:51,893 --> 00:46:55,480 in the rice fields near the barracks. 384 00:46:55,647 --> 00:46:58,650 Was this done by one of my brothers? 385 00:46:58,817 --> 00:47:01,277 He who did it gave all our brothers a bad name! 386 00:47:01,444 --> 00:47:04,989 - Find him! - Who did this despicable thing? 387 00:47:05,156 --> 00:47:07,867 Lu Su, tell me, 388 00:47:08,034 --> 00:47:09,744 what is the penalty according to law? 389 00:47:09,911 --> 00:47:13,164 By law, the penalty is death! 390 00:47:13,331 --> 00:47:14,916 Step forward. Reveal yourselves. 391 00:47:15,083 --> 00:47:17,418 Step forward. 392 00:47:23,800 --> 00:47:25,802 I have a way to find them. 393 00:47:25,969 --> 00:47:29,055 Since the buffalo was stolen in the rice fields, 394 00:47:29,222 --> 00:47:31,391 then there must be mud on the shoes of the looters. 395 00:47:31,558 --> 00:47:34,310 - Am I correct? - Yes! 396 00:47:40,608 --> 00:47:43,152 Attention, Gan Xing Company! 397 00:47:43,319 --> 00:47:45,071 Everyone run to that tree, 398 00:47:45,238 --> 00:47:47,365 around and back. 399 00:47:47,532 --> 00:47:48,700 Go! 400 00:47:51,661 --> 00:47:53,621 Quickly! Follow up! 401 00:48:44,088 --> 00:48:46,633 I did not drag those people out today 402 00:48:46,799 --> 00:48:51,012 because I want to give them a second chance. 403 00:48:51,179 --> 00:48:54,140 The Wu army does not tolerate looting! 404 00:48:56,017 --> 00:49:00,688 What we really need is to stick together. 405 00:49:04,442 --> 00:49:08,154 I have failed to train my soldiers. 406 00:49:09,656 --> 00:49:11,366 I beg your forgiveness. 407 00:49:14,911 --> 00:49:18,957 I dare not! I dare not! 408 00:49:34,222 --> 00:49:37,475 These soldiers are difficult to train. 409 00:49:47,151 --> 00:49:51,280 Yet, these soldiers, have great potential. 410 00:49:54,575 --> 00:49:57,370 Things like this happen because of our shortage of supplies. 411 00:49:57,537 --> 00:50:00,164 You gave us half of your wealth to help build this army. 412 00:50:00,331 --> 00:50:05,169 Now, supplies are short again. So how about giving up the other half? 413 00:50:05,336 --> 00:50:07,338 Whatever you say is fine by me. 414 00:50:07,505 --> 00:50:08,965 Then it's settled. 415 00:50:09,132 --> 00:50:10,842 Your Honor! Your Honor! 416 00:50:11,009 --> 00:50:13,344 Bad news! 417 00:50:13,511 --> 00:50:17,015 I told you this friend is difficult to deal with. 418 00:50:17,181 --> 00:50:21,894 It's a breech birth! It's a breech birth! 419 00:50:33,114 --> 00:50:34,991 Hold this. 420 00:50:48,171 --> 00:50:50,339 Luoyue, 421 00:50:50,506 --> 00:50:52,967 hang in there. 422 00:50:55,553 --> 00:50:58,014 My Lady! The pony still hasn't... 423 00:50:58,181 --> 00:50:59,432 Be quiet. 424 00:50:59,599 --> 00:51:02,643 She can't give birth with you being so loud. 425 00:51:18,576 --> 00:51:20,286 It's coming. 426 00:51:24,165 --> 00:51:26,250 Xiao Qiao, what's happening? 427 00:51:28,044 --> 00:51:30,963 - A breech birth. - It will come out soon. 428 00:51:32,507 --> 00:51:34,092 Your Honor, for horses... 429 00:51:34,258 --> 00:51:36,594 Be quiet! Breech births are very rare. 430 00:51:36,761 --> 00:51:39,639 The pony has not come out for two days. 431 00:51:41,265 --> 00:51:42,767 What is happening? 432 00:51:44,185 --> 00:51:46,479 Why is there only one leg? 433 00:51:51,943 --> 00:51:53,653 He can't come out. 434 00:52:00,284 --> 00:52:01,619 What should we do? 435 00:52:03,871 --> 00:52:07,083 The other leg is stuck... 436 00:52:08,334 --> 00:52:10,211 Simply dragging it out will not work. 437 00:52:10,378 --> 00:52:12,046 He is...? 438 00:52:12,213 --> 00:52:13,548 He is Zhu... 439 00:52:13,714 --> 00:52:15,925 He is Zhu-ge Liang, a friend of mine. 440 00:52:16,092 --> 00:52:17,927 Step back a little. 441 00:52:18,094 --> 00:52:19,846 You are knowledgeable in this too? 442 00:52:20,012 --> 00:52:21,180 A little. 443 00:52:21,347 --> 00:52:23,182 I've helped cows give birth. 444 00:52:23,349 --> 00:52:26,477 Horses should be much the same. 445 00:52:26,644 --> 00:52:29,063 Excuse me, let me try. 446 00:52:57,717 --> 00:52:59,760 The two front hooves need to come out together 447 00:52:59,927 --> 00:53:02,471 for a natural birth. 448 00:54:02,031 --> 00:54:04,325 The pony does not have a name yet. 449 00:54:04,492 --> 00:54:06,535 He was born in the Southlands, 450 00:54:06,702 --> 00:54:09,789 so he should have a Southern name. 451 00:54:11,457 --> 00:54:15,169 - How about Meng Meng? - Meng Meng? 452 00:54:19,799 --> 00:54:22,551 Meng Meng, stand up! 453 00:54:24,428 --> 00:54:25,596 He can't stand up! 454 00:54:25,763 --> 00:54:27,265 Stand up! 455 00:54:30,393 --> 00:54:31,727 Come on! 456 00:54:31,894 --> 00:54:33,271 Stand up! 457 00:54:41,821 --> 00:54:44,907 I hope we can watch him grow each day. 458 00:54:51,664 --> 00:54:53,708 I want you to promise me, 459 00:54:53,874 --> 00:54:55,668 when he is grown, 460 00:54:55,835 --> 00:54:58,713 you will not make him a warhorse. 461 00:55:10,683 --> 00:55:13,311 Viceroy, Xiao Qiao looks like 462 00:55:13,477 --> 00:55:18,190 she's the proud new mother herself. 463 00:55:21,193 --> 00:55:23,779 Viceroy, time is of the essence. 464 00:55:23,946 --> 00:55:25,698 War or surrender? 465 00:55:26,866 --> 00:55:28,743 Lu Su, today we are celebrating. 466 00:55:28,909 --> 00:55:30,661 Let's not discuss affairs of state. 467 00:55:30,828 --> 00:55:33,080 All right. 468 00:55:35,041 --> 00:55:38,336 Since Mr. Zhu-ge is learned in music, 469 00:55:38,502 --> 00:55:40,755 why don't we play a tune together? 470 00:55:40,921 --> 00:55:42,798 I know only... a little. 471 00:55:42,965 --> 00:55:46,260 You know a great deal. You are only hiding it. 472 00:55:48,596 --> 00:55:51,474 If you two gentlemen can work together, 473 00:55:51,640 --> 00:55:54,685 then that will be a perfect match. 474 00:58:57,117 --> 00:58:59,453 - Please. - Thank you, madam. 475 00:59:02,331 --> 00:59:04,375 Thank you, Mr. Zhu-ge. 476 00:59:04,542 --> 00:59:06,752 My husband has not played his qin for a long time. 477 00:59:06,919 --> 00:59:10,839 I too have not been so enervated for a long time. 478 00:59:15,803 --> 00:59:18,264 We still haven't discussed the war. How can we leave? 479 00:59:18,430 --> 00:59:20,808 His answer is within his music. 480 00:59:20,975 --> 00:59:24,395 He will fight this war. 481 00:59:28,315 --> 00:59:30,484 I think you two can be great partners. 482 00:59:30,651 --> 00:59:32,319 His music tells me 483 00:59:32,486 --> 00:59:34,488 that he needs friends. 484 00:59:36,407 --> 00:59:39,410 Your music tells me 485 00:59:39,577 --> 00:59:43,581 that you need to fight this war. 486 00:59:52,965 --> 00:59:54,717 Prime Minister, 487 00:59:54,883 --> 00:59:57,386 desire and obsession 488 00:59:57,553 --> 01:00:00,180 can also cause headaches. 489 01:00:00,347 --> 01:00:05,811 Have you not heard that desire makes one young? 490 01:00:05,978 --> 01:00:09,356 This painting must be by Your Highness. 491 01:00:09,523 --> 01:00:13,027 Her name is Xiao Qiao. When I was young, 492 01:00:13,193 --> 01:00:16,155 her father thought very highly of me. 493 01:00:16,322 --> 01:00:18,198 I saw her only once. 494 01:00:18,365 --> 01:00:22,703 Now, she is the most beautiful woman in the world, 495 01:00:22,870 --> 01:00:25,205 and is married to Zhou Yu. 496 01:00:26,498 --> 01:00:29,209 After I pacify Wu, 497 01:00:29,376 --> 01:00:31,462 she will be mine. 498 01:00:34,840 --> 01:00:37,259 - Gentlemen, you are all here. - Yes, Your Highness! 499 01:00:37,426 --> 01:00:40,262 General Cai, your ships are well built! 500 01:00:40,429 --> 01:00:41,972 Thank you, Your Highness. 501 01:00:42,139 --> 01:00:44,266 I have guarded Jingzhou for many years. 502 01:00:44,433 --> 01:00:46,644 With the strength and power of our current navy, 503 01:00:46,810 --> 01:00:48,771 - we will surely defeat Wu. - Great! 504 01:00:48,937 --> 01:00:50,856 What? The two generals are saying 505 01:00:51,023 --> 01:00:53,692 that our ground troops are just for show? 506 01:00:53,859 --> 01:00:57,071 General Xia-hou, while we Northerners are great on horseback, 507 01:00:57,237 --> 01:00:59,698 the Southerners are experts on the water. 508 01:00:59,865 --> 01:01:01,408 To destroy Wu, 509 01:01:01,575 --> 01:01:03,869 we will need the hard work of General Cai and his navy! 510 01:01:04,036 --> 01:01:05,371 Thank you, Your Highness! 511 01:01:05,537 --> 01:01:06,664 General Cai, 512 01:01:06,830 --> 01:01:07,956 What... 513 01:01:08,123 --> 01:01:11,085 is the best food in the South? 514 01:01:12,086 --> 01:01:14,421 River fish is the best food in the South. 515 01:01:14,588 --> 01:01:18,300 Then what is the worst thing about the South? 516 01:01:18,467 --> 01:01:20,386 The weather is the worst. 517 01:01:20,552 --> 01:01:21,887 This is the windy season. 518 01:01:22,054 --> 01:01:24,932 The wind can often be unpredictable. 519 01:01:50,249 --> 01:01:55,879 Victory. 520 01:02:18,068 --> 01:02:20,654 Six dragons lead my chariot. 521 01:02:20,821 --> 01:02:24,074 I will ride the wind with the greatest speed. 522 01:02:24,241 --> 01:02:26,660 With all of the feudal lords under my command, 523 01:02:26,827 --> 01:02:31,457 to rule the world with one name. 524 01:04:59,313 --> 01:05:03,650 On land and sea, with forces numbering 800,000, 525 01:05:03,817 --> 01:05:07,863 I wish to meet Your Highness at the hunt for Wu. 526 01:05:08,030 --> 01:05:12,200 This Cao Cao really has some nerve. 527 01:05:12,367 --> 01:05:15,787 What does he mean by a "hunt" for Wu? 528 01:05:16,955 --> 01:05:18,457 Brother. 529 01:05:18,624 --> 01:05:20,542 Smile! 530 01:05:20,709 --> 01:05:23,337 We will get through this. 531 01:05:24,338 --> 01:05:27,466 They all want you to smile too. 532 01:05:35,015 --> 01:05:37,267 When my father was 19 years old, 533 01:05:37,434 --> 01:05:41,313 he was known as the Tiger of the Southland. 534 01:05:41,480 --> 01:05:46,276 When my late brother was 26, he conquered the Southlands. 535 01:05:48,487 --> 01:05:50,864 I am now 26, 536 01:05:51,031 --> 01:05:53,408 yet I have done nothing! 537 01:05:56,828 --> 01:05:58,664 It seems that my achievements 538 01:05:58,830 --> 01:06:02,751 will never be able to be compared to theirs. 539 01:06:02,918 --> 01:06:06,171 No matter how hard I try, 540 01:06:06,338 --> 01:06:10,634 those old advisers call me worthless. 541 01:06:17,057 --> 01:06:18,392 Brother? 542 01:06:20,936 --> 01:06:22,938 You came at the right time. 543 01:06:23,105 --> 01:06:25,232 He will not listen or even smile. 544 01:06:25,399 --> 01:06:28,402 My Lord. 545 01:06:28,568 --> 01:06:30,445 What is it? 546 01:06:30,612 --> 01:06:33,907 Cao Cao requests our surrender. See for yourself. 547 01:06:59,599 --> 01:07:01,852 You have not used this for a long time. 548 01:07:04,813 --> 01:07:06,023 Let's go. 549 01:08:38,782 --> 01:08:41,409 He is cunning. 550 01:08:41,576 --> 01:08:44,287 Do you see him? 551 01:08:44,454 --> 01:08:48,500 This beast is watching us. 552 01:08:48,667 --> 01:08:52,963 He is sinister, playing with his prey. 553 01:08:53,130 --> 01:08:55,674 Is he not like Cao Cao? 554 01:08:55,841 --> 01:08:59,219 Although Cao Cao is Prime Minister, he is the real traitor, 555 01:08:59,386 --> 01:09:01,972 always ambushing from the darkness. 556 01:09:02,139 --> 01:09:05,475 In the entire world, not one person likes him. 557 01:09:05,642 --> 01:09:09,813 Brother, what are you afraid of? 558 01:09:12,524 --> 01:09:14,359 There! 559 01:09:24,911 --> 01:09:25,954 To be honest, 560 01:09:26,121 --> 01:09:28,415 I was prepared for war with Cao Cao three years ago. 561 01:09:28,582 --> 01:09:30,500 Cao Cao claims to have an army of 800,000... 562 01:09:30,667 --> 01:09:33,461 yet many are surrendered troops he cannot trust. 563 01:09:33,628 --> 01:09:36,548 He can actually use only 100,000 of them at most. 564 01:09:36,715 --> 01:09:38,508 Our troops have high morale. 565 01:09:38,675 --> 01:09:42,387 We have knowledge of the Yangtze and greater naval expertise. 566 01:09:42,554 --> 01:09:45,015 Moreover, Cao Cao has no justifiable reason for his war. 567 01:09:45,182 --> 01:09:46,933 But those senior advisers! 568 01:09:47,100 --> 01:09:49,102 They are only concerned with protecting themselves. 569 01:09:49,269 --> 01:09:51,479 You need not listen to them. 570 01:09:53,398 --> 01:09:55,525 Your late brother once told you 571 01:09:55,692 --> 01:09:58,361 that you are a better administrator, 572 01:09:58,528 --> 01:10:02,032 but that he was a better commander. 573 01:10:04,242 --> 01:10:06,119 That made you lose confidence. 574 01:10:06,286 --> 01:10:09,539 But he only said that to make you strive to surpass him. 575 01:10:18,173 --> 01:10:20,175 Tiger! 576 01:10:20,342 --> 01:10:21,426 Help them! 577 01:10:21,593 --> 01:10:23,762 Go quickly. 578 01:10:23,929 --> 01:10:26,056 Get out of here. 579 01:10:26,223 --> 01:10:27,891 Can you walk? 580 01:10:28,058 --> 01:10:29,309 Are you all right? 581 01:10:36,191 --> 01:10:38,610 The beast is over there! 582 01:10:55,961 --> 01:10:57,504 Go. 583 01:10:57,671 --> 01:10:59,923 Do not hesitate any more. 584 01:13:32,742 --> 01:13:34,994 My decision to fight Cao Cao is final. 585 01:13:35,161 --> 01:13:37,705 If anyone dares mention surrender, 586 01:13:37,872 --> 01:13:42,502 he will end up like this table. 587 01:13:47,966 --> 01:13:50,343 Zhou Yu! Cheng Pu! 588 01:13:50,510 --> 01:13:52,387 Lu Su! 589 01:13:52,554 --> 01:13:54,931 Ay! 590 01:14:04,357 --> 01:14:06,568 I hereby appoint Zhou Yu as the Viceroy in Chief, 591 01:14:06,734 --> 01:14:08,278 Cheng Pu the Lieutenant Viceroy, 592 01:14:08,445 --> 01:14:10,029 and Lu Su as the Consulting Commander. 593 01:14:10,196 --> 01:14:12,323 We will form an alliance with Liu Bei, 594 01:14:12,490 --> 01:14:14,951 to stop Cao Cao's invasion. 595 01:14:15,118 --> 01:14:16,911 Understood! 596 01:14:46,232 --> 01:14:51,029 It seems that war is inevitable. 597 01:14:52,697 --> 01:14:54,574 We cannot stop Cao Cao's invasion, 598 01:14:54,741 --> 01:14:57,535 but maybe this one will prevent future wars. 599 01:15:00,371 --> 01:15:02,957 Just as long as there are no more wars. 600 01:15:28,399 --> 01:15:30,443 Isn't this one just like yours? 601 01:15:31,653 --> 01:15:35,532 You sure know how to replicate my handwriting. 602 01:15:40,036 --> 01:15:42,288 Do you know why I wrote "Ping An" so many times? 603 01:15:42,455 --> 01:15:44,415 "Ping An" means peace! 604 01:15:44,582 --> 01:15:48,628 So... why so many peaces? 605 01:15:50,672 --> 01:15:52,549 "Ping An" is... 606 01:15:55,468 --> 01:15:57,303 3 name... 607 01:16:15,822 --> 01:16:17,574 Come, 608 01:16:17,740 --> 01:16:20,326 what do you hear? 609 01:16:20,493 --> 01:16:22,453 Listen carefully. 610 01:16:57,238 --> 01:16:59,657 I have heard rumors 611 01:16:59,824 --> 01:17:01,909 that all the families are leaving Red Cliff. 612 01:17:02,076 --> 01:17:04,245 When... 613 01:17:04,412 --> 01:17:06,664 When will I leave? 614 01:17:06,831 --> 01:17:09,125 I won't let you leave. 615 01:17:09,292 --> 01:17:11,919 I want you to remain by my side. 616 01:18:38,423 --> 01:18:40,591 One more time! Hurry! 617 01:19:00,945 --> 01:19:02,280 General Zhao. 618 01:19:05,867 --> 01:19:07,368 Chief Strategist, you are back! 619 01:19:07,535 --> 01:19:10,830 This is Wu's Viceroy in Chief, Zhou Yu. 620 01:19:13,416 --> 01:19:18,463 Guan! Guan! The ospreys cried, 621 01:19:18,629 --> 01:19:23,259 from the sandy riverside. 622 01:19:23,426 --> 01:19:27,764 Lovely maiden, modest and fair 623 01:19:27,930 --> 01:19:32,685 With a gentleman makes a perfect pair. 624 01:19:32,852 --> 01:19:35,062 What good is reading a book, if we have no food? 625 01:19:35,229 --> 01:19:36,731 When you grow up, you will find out 626 01:19:36,898 --> 01:19:40,818 that reading now will give you food later. 627 01:19:40,985 --> 01:19:44,322 Well, let us read one more time. 628 01:20:06,385 --> 01:20:07,845 Great calligraphy! 629 01:20:08,012 --> 01:20:09,889 Damn! 630 01:20:10,056 --> 01:20:11,224 What do you think you are doing?! 631 01:20:17,271 --> 01:20:19,482 I have always admired General Zhang's famous roar. 632 01:20:19,649 --> 01:20:23,736 To defeat Cao Cao, we need men with your temper. 633 01:20:23,903 --> 01:20:25,655 This way please, Viceroy. 634 01:20:42,129 --> 01:20:44,006 My Lord, they are here. 635 01:20:44,173 --> 01:20:45,800 Your journey has been hard. 636 01:20:47,635 --> 01:20:49,470 This is Viceroy Zhou Yu, 637 01:20:49,637 --> 01:20:51,055 Lieutenant Viceroy Cheng Pu, 638 01:20:51,222 --> 01:20:54,725 Consulting Commander Lu Su, and Veteran General Huang Gai. 639 01:20:54,892 --> 01:20:57,061 Greetings, Lord Mayor Liu. 640 01:20:57,228 --> 01:20:58,980 Gentlemen, 641 01:20:59,146 --> 01:21:02,191 the Duke has helped all of us by sending these troops. 642 01:21:02,358 --> 01:21:04,068 I am sincerely thankful. 643 01:21:04,235 --> 01:21:05,862 An alliance is a friendship. 644 01:21:06,028 --> 01:21:07,989 Friends need not be so formal. 645 01:21:08,155 --> 01:21:09,991 Dare I ask, Your Honor, 646 01:21:10,157 --> 01:21:12,368 how many soldiers do you have under your command? 647 01:21:12,535 --> 01:21:15,621 - Thirty thousand. - Thirty thousand. 648 01:21:18,791 --> 01:21:21,586 Thirty thousand men are too few. 649 01:21:21,752 --> 01:21:24,255 Our men are too few? 650 01:21:24,422 --> 01:21:26,215 Your army was defeated by just one blow! 651 01:21:26,382 --> 01:21:28,175 What battles have you won? 652 01:21:28,342 --> 01:21:30,553 Speak up. I only worry we might laugh ourselves to death. 653 01:21:30,720 --> 01:21:32,346 So what? 654 01:21:32,513 --> 01:21:34,932 - What's worse than a defeated army? - What is wrong with defeat? 655 01:21:35,099 --> 01:21:37,184 Better to be a loser than a coward. 656 01:21:37,351 --> 01:21:39,896 - What are you saying? - I dare you. 657 01:21:40,062 --> 01:21:43,065 Brother, stop. Brother! 658 01:21:46,652 --> 01:21:48,237 We are not building an alliance... 659 01:21:48,404 --> 01:21:50,114 We are making enemies. 660 01:21:50,281 --> 01:21:51,908 Viceroy Zhou, 661 01:21:52,074 --> 01:21:53,951 what is your opinion? 662 01:21:59,624 --> 01:22:03,127 At this time of crisis, you can still weave straw sandals? 663 01:22:03,294 --> 01:22:05,379 This has been a habit of mine for years. 664 01:22:05,546 --> 01:22:07,757 We have walked a long way wearing these shoes. 665 01:22:07,924 --> 01:22:09,800 Whenever our shoes are worn out, 666 01:22:09,967 --> 01:22:12,428 Big Brother weaves new ones with his own hands. 667 01:22:12,595 --> 01:22:13,638 Exactly. 668 01:22:23,189 --> 01:22:25,900 It really is strong. 669 01:22:31,697 --> 01:22:34,742 I am surprised that such weak strands of grass 670 01:22:34,909 --> 01:22:37,453 can become so strong after you weave them together. 671 01:22:46,003 --> 01:22:48,923 You have a noble Lord, and brave generals. 672 01:22:49,090 --> 01:22:52,259 Generals Guan, Zhang and Zhao are all invincible warriors on the battlefield. 673 01:22:52,426 --> 01:22:55,763 An army high in spirits can fight an enemy 10 times its size. 674 01:22:57,348 --> 01:23:00,309 We sons of Wu must protect our homeland. 675 01:23:00,476 --> 01:23:02,520 We will also do our best. 676 01:23:02,687 --> 01:23:04,647 I have only one dream-- 677 01:23:04,814 --> 01:23:07,358 a dream for all-- 678 01:23:07,525 --> 01:23:10,569 that is for all of us to unite! 679 01:23:12,071 --> 01:23:14,782 United, no one can pull us apart! 680 01:23:32,675 --> 01:23:34,885 I'm here! 681 01:23:35,052 --> 01:23:36,303 Why are you here? 682 01:23:36,470 --> 01:23:39,765 - To go to war! - War? 683 01:23:39,932 --> 01:23:42,727 War is no joking matter! 684 01:23:44,979 --> 01:23:47,189 You think that I'm here to joke around? 685 01:23:47,356 --> 01:23:50,109 A woman should share the responsibility for the rise and fall of the Kingdom. 686 01:23:50,276 --> 01:23:52,319 So should a horse! 687 01:23:52,486 --> 01:23:54,488 Don't go! Come back! 688 01:23:54,655 --> 01:23:56,615 Don't be like my brother! 689 01:23:56,782 --> 01:23:58,159 Talk to me! 690 01:23:58,325 --> 01:23:59,493 She is? 691 01:23:59,660 --> 01:24:01,620 Our Princess, Sun Shang Xiang. 692 01:24:04,457 --> 01:24:07,752 Princess, have you ever been to war? 693 01:24:09,170 --> 01:24:11,172 There is a first time for everything! 694 01:24:11,338 --> 01:24:13,382 After I fought my first war, 695 01:24:13,549 --> 01:24:15,718 I never wished for a second. 696 01:24:15,885 --> 01:24:18,095 I think, if she encounters any Cao troops, 697 01:24:18,262 --> 01:24:22,349 her hands will tremble with fear, as if she were waving. 698 01:24:22,516 --> 01:24:27,146 Princess, I see you better off at home, making your flower weavings. 699 01:24:30,858 --> 01:24:33,444 She seems a very ambitious young lady. 700 01:24:33,611 --> 01:24:38,032 She is a tomboy. She likes fighting. 701 01:24:38,199 --> 01:24:40,826 Her maids are all fully armed. 702 01:24:42,495 --> 01:24:44,663 Who would dare marry her? 703 01:24:44,830 --> 01:24:46,082 What are you doing? 704 01:25:16,070 --> 01:25:18,280 What did you say to my horse! 705 01:25:18,447 --> 01:25:21,367 I told him that his rider 706 01:25:21,534 --> 01:25:23,911 is a scoundrel! 707 01:25:25,579 --> 01:25:27,414 Get up! 708 01:25:29,125 --> 01:25:31,001 Don't pull so hard! 709 01:25:47,059 --> 01:25:50,020 Hey! Hey! 710 01:26:11,500 --> 01:26:12,835 You are drunk... drunk. 711 01:27:10,935 --> 01:27:12,603 Turn towards me. 712 01:27:25,491 --> 01:27:27,076 Prime Minister! 713 01:27:27,243 --> 01:27:30,120 Prime Minister, a messenger from Wu has arrived! 714 01:27:34,291 --> 01:27:35,834 - Bring him forth! - Yes, sir! 715 01:27:40,214 --> 01:27:41,423 This way, please. 716 01:27:48,931 --> 01:27:51,183 Did Sun Quan receive my letter? 717 01:27:51,350 --> 01:27:52,768 He did. 718 01:27:52,935 --> 01:27:54,311 What is his reply? 719 01:28:26,302 --> 01:28:29,221 This page is blank. What is the meaning of this? 720 01:28:29,388 --> 01:28:31,348 They intend to fight, 721 01:28:31,515 --> 01:28:35,185 so they did not bother to write a reply. 722 01:28:35,352 --> 01:28:38,480 Have him beheaded! 723 01:28:38,647 --> 01:28:40,274 Prime Minister, 724 01:28:40,441 --> 01:28:42,985 Liu Bei must have already formed an alliance with Wu, 725 01:28:43,152 --> 01:28:45,738 brazenly opposing the empire. 726 01:28:53,287 --> 01:28:56,623 Who will command their alliance? 727 01:28:56,790 --> 01:28:59,126 Prime Minister, I guess it will be Zhou Yu. 728 01:28:59,293 --> 01:29:03,255 Zhou Yu is known not for his military abilities, but his musical talent. 729 01:29:03,422 --> 01:29:05,049 How can such a man lead an army? 730 01:29:05,215 --> 01:29:07,217 Prime Minister, for years, 731 01:29:07,384 --> 01:29:09,011 Zhou Yu has remained our toughest opponent. 732 01:29:09,178 --> 01:29:10,846 Indeed, he is a skilled musician, 733 01:29:11,013 --> 01:29:12,473 but he is an even better naval commander. 734 01:29:12,639 --> 01:29:14,600 We have suffered considerable losses against him. 735 01:29:14,767 --> 01:29:18,270 Please do not underestimate him. 736 01:29:18,437 --> 01:29:21,482 You sure do give him a lot of credit! 737 01:29:24,360 --> 01:29:27,446 Prime Minister, there is one other man we cannot underestimate! 738 01:29:27,613 --> 01:29:28,906 Who is it? 739 01:29:29,073 --> 01:29:32,034 That is Zhu-ge Liang. 740 01:30:16,912 --> 01:30:20,749 To the first hero who sacrificed his life for Wu. 741 01:30:45,190 --> 01:30:47,151 In the battle of Guandu, 742 01:30:47,317 --> 01:30:49,987 Cao Cao cut off the noses of a thousand prisoners of war. 743 01:30:51,113 --> 01:30:53,240 He boxed and returned those noses, 744 01:30:53,407 --> 01:30:55,534 instantly crushing his opponents' morale. 745 01:30:55,701 --> 01:30:59,246 Today, he beheaded a man of Wu 746 01:30:59,413 --> 01:31:02,374 to crush our morale! 747 01:31:04,042 --> 01:31:07,588 But we men of Wu are not cowards and we are not afraid. 748 01:31:07,754 --> 01:31:10,466 I have been waiting for this day! 749 01:31:11,633 --> 01:31:12,676 I'm here! 750 01:31:12,843 --> 01:31:15,846 What a commotion! I won't miss tomorrow's battle. 751 01:31:21,977 --> 01:31:23,312 Zilong, 752 01:31:23,479 --> 01:31:25,772 have there been any problems with the allied training? 753 01:31:25,939 --> 01:31:27,983 The two armies have different codes of conduct, 754 01:31:28,150 --> 01:31:30,611 so at the start there were a few minor conflicts. 755 01:31:30,777 --> 01:31:33,280 But rest assured, I am training them well. 756 01:31:50,380 --> 01:31:53,258 Zhou Yu likes naval battles? 757 01:31:53,425 --> 01:31:56,386 Generals Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, I know you cannot wait any longer! 758 01:31:56,553 --> 01:31:57,763 Very well, 759 01:31:57,930 --> 01:32:01,308 you two are to command our navy to set sail down south. 760 01:32:01,475 --> 01:32:03,143 Cai Mao leads a strong navy. 761 01:32:03,310 --> 01:32:05,604 The water current and wind are all to their advantage. 762 01:32:05,771 --> 01:32:07,397 So, we can launch our naval invasion. 763 01:32:07,564 --> 01:32:09,274 Prime Minister, when shall we set out? 764 01:32:09,441 --> 01:32:10,943 Tomorrow, before dawn. 765 01:32:11,109 --> 01:32:13,529 He cannot wait. He will launch the attack tonight. 766 01:32:13,695 --> 01:32:15,197 No, 767 01:32:15,364 --> 01:32:16,657 make it tonight! 768 01:32:16,823 --> 01:32:19,660 Would he take action so hastily? 769 01:32:19,826 --> 01:32:22,955 There is only one word to describe his military tactics-- "fast." 770 01:32:23,121 --> 01:32:25,499 In the battle of Xinye, Cao Cao's elite cavalries 771 01:32:25,666 --> 01:32:27,501 rushed 150 miles in just three days. 772 01:32:27,668 --> 01:32:30,504 We had no chance to prepare. 773 01:32:30,671 --> 01:32:32,798 He places surrendered troops on the frontline, 774 01:32:32,965 --> 01:32:35,425 while his own trusted army remains in the back. 775 01:32:35,592 --> 01:32:37,177 Cao Hong, Zhang Liao. 776 01:32:37,344 --> 01:32:39,721 You are to lead the naval forces on the second front. 777 01:32:39,888 --> 01:32:42,516 Xia-hou Jun and Wei Ben, you are to lead the cavalry west, 778 01:32:42,683 --> 01:32:45,435 to provide cover for the navy! 779 01:32:45,602 --> 01:32:47,813 If the navy is so powerful, 780 01:32:47,980 --> 01:32:50,357 why would they need us for cover? 781 01:32:55,696 --> 01:32:59,408 Where will their main target be? 782 01:33:02,995 --> 01:33:04,997 Right here! 783 01:33:17,217 --> 01:33:19,261 That is the reason why you camped in Red Cliff. 784 01:33:19,428 --> 01:33:21,471 You have foreseen this. 785 01:33:21,638 --> 01:33:23,849 Yet someone said that my formations are outdated. 786 01:33:24,016 --> 01:33:26,935 I have an even more outdated one. 787 01:33:38,113 --> 01:33:40,240 Tortoise formation. 788 01:33:40,407 --> 01:33:42,159 It is indeed outdated. 789 01:33:42,326 --> 01:33:47,080 But when used appropriately, it is very effective. 790 01:33:51,918 --> 01:33:54,421 What are you all talking about? 791 01:33:54,588 --> 01:33:58,675 How can this tortoise formation be used on water? 792 01:34:03,764 --> 01:34:06,933 Once you drop, it sinks! 793 01:34:09,728 --> 01:34:12,314 If they think I will use the navy, 794 01:34:12,481 --> 01:34:16,401 then Zhou Yu and Zhu-ge Liang really are stupid. 795 01:34:16,568 --> 01:34:19,154 General Cai, your navy is only a diversion. 796 01:34:19,321 --> 01:34:20,489 Understood! 797 01:34:20,656 --> 01:34:21,990 Xia-hou Jun and Wei Ben. 798 01:34:22,157 --> 01:34:24,951 Take 2,000 cavalry forces by land and catch them off-guard. 799 01:34:25,118 --> 01:34:27,537 The majority of the Cao force is land infantry. 800 01:34:27,704 --> 01:34:31,667 Would Cao Cao attack by water? 801 01:34:31,833 --> 01:34:34,378 What are you thinking of? 802 01:34:34,544 --> 01:34:36,505 Cao Cao never speaks of his true intentions, 803 01:34:36,672 --> 01:34:38,757 even to his own followers. 804 01:34:38,924 --> 01:34:41,843 Truth and illusion are often disguised as each other. 805 01:34:42,010 --> 01:34:43,512 Cao Cao likes to play this game, 806 01:34:43,679 --> 01:34:46,139 both with friends and with foes. 807 01:34:53,480 --> 01:34:57,359 What are you doing putting that land tortoise in water? 808 01:36:12,726 --> 01:36:15,145 Halt! 809 01:36:29,868 --> 01:36:31,578 Reporting! 810 01:36:31,745 --> 01:36:34,539 No signs of the Wu army within eight miles of the rear hill! 811 01:36:34,706 --> 01:36:37,375 Nor any trace of civilians! 812 01:36:38,919 --> 01:36:42,547 All have fled, except for a tortoise in its shell! 813 01:36:55,644 --> 01:36:57,395 Charge! There may be an ambush. 814 01:36:57,562 --> 01:36:59,189 Am I afraid of a few young girls? 815 01:38:36,953 --> 01:38:38,663 Shoot! 816 01:38:42,334 --> 01:38:44,252 Shoot! 817 01:40:43,121 --> 01:40:44,539 The enemy has entered the trap. 818 01:40:44,706 --> 01:40:48,209 This tortoise formation is not at all outdated! 819 01:40:50,253 --> 01:40:51,713 Form Up! 820 01:41:33,046 --> 01:41:36,674 It's a trap! I predicted this ambush. 821 01:41:36,841 --> 01:41:39,469 Damn! Now the advantage is theirs. 822 01:42:14,379 --> 01:42:16,673 Kill them. 823 01:42:31,604 --> 01:42:33,773 Get back in formation! 824 01:42:33,940 --> 01:42:36,609 Break through the shields and attack the enemy! 825 01:43:57,982 --> 01:44:00,401 Charge! 826 01:48:54,612 --> 01:48:58,658 Signal the cavalry! Break through their encirclement! 827 01:48:58,824 --> 01:49:01,160 I will kill Zhou Yu for this! 828 01:50:02,221 --> 01:50:04,724 Turn! 829 01:50:26,245 --> 01:50:27,747 Charge! 830 01:51:27,640 --> 01:51:30,309 Attack! Kill them! 831 01:51:41,737 --> 01:51:42,863 Get back in formation! 832 01:51:43,030 --> 01:51:45,199 Hang in there! 833 01:51:47,326 --> 01:51:48,661 Hang in there! 834 01:52:58,314 --> 01:53:01,275 - Viceroy! - Viceroy! 835 01:55:06,984 --> 01:55:08,527 Come on! 836 01:55:24,209 --> 01:55:26,962 Attack! 837 01:56:10,089 --> 01:56:12,967 Great! This is great! 838 01:56:41,912 --> 01:56:43,998 Get out! 839 01:57:13,944 --> 01:57:15,821 Reporting! 840 01:57:15,988 --> 01:57:20,159 Your Honor, Cao Cao's fleet is sailing towards Red Cliff. 841 01:57:41,055 --> 01:57:42,890 Prime Minister, our army was defeated! 842 01:57:43,057 --> 01:57:45,934 Our cavalry has never lost a battle. 843 01:57:46,101 --> 01:57:51,523 It is only a slight setback. No need to panic. 844 01:57:53,317 --> 01:57:57,529 They managed to outfox this old fox. 845 01:57:57,696 --> 01:58:01,366 Look, even though we came a long way on water, 846 01:58:01,533 --> 01:58:04,286 not one allied ship was there to counterattack. 847 01:58:04,453 --> 01:58:07,581 Instead, they ambushed our ground forces. 848 01:58:07,748 --> 01:58:11,168 They were ready for us. 849 01:58:11,335 --> 01:58:13,754 The war against these rebels 850 01:58:13,921 --> 01:58:15,923 shall not be underestimated. 851 01:58:16,090 --> 01:58:18,884 Prime Minister, since they do not have an adequate naval defense, 852 01:58:19,051 --> 01:58:21,970 let's send out our navy to destroy the allies! 853 01:58:22,137 --> 01:58:26,308 I would rather spend more time preparing my troops for the naval battle. 854 01:58:26,475 --> 01:58:30,813 Sooner or later, we will get across the river. 855 01:58:30,979 --> 01:58:34,942 I am still waiting to carve my poetry onto that cliff. 856 01:58:35,943 --> 01:58:39,154 Right there! 857 01:58:39,321 --> 01:58:44,034 Make camp right across from Red Cliff. 858 01:58:44,201 --> 01:58:51,166 Victory! Victory! 859 01:59:28,704 --> 01:59:31,540 So many ships. 860 01:59:31,707 --> 01:59:33,250 If we used them as firewood, 861 01:59:33,417 --> 01:59:36,295 it would take a hundred years to burn them all! 862 01:59:36,461 --> 01:59:38,714 How can we beat them? 863 01:59:38,881 --> 01:59:40,966 Cao Cao claimed to have an army of 800,000. 864 01:59:41,133 --> 01:59:43,468 It looks like he really does. 865 01:59:43,635 --> 01:59:45,762 So what if he has 800,000 troops? 866 01:59:45,929 --> 01:59:48,724 With only one tortoise, we stalled his army. 867 01:59:48,891 --> 01:59:50,184 Exactly! 868 01:59:50,350 --> 01:59:53,395 The delay has taken away their momentum. 869 01:59:55,105 --> 01:59:58,025 What do you think? 870 01:59:58,192 --> 02:00:00,861 Rather than attack directly with his navy, 871 02:00:01,028 --> 02:00:03,989 Cao Cao tried a rear sneak attack with his cavalry. 872 02:00:04,156 --> 02:00:07,159 He made a mistake. 873 02:00:07,326 --> 02:00:10,621 Now, he will change his tactics 874 02:00:10,787 --> 02:00:12,915 and begin using his navy. 875 02:00:13,081 --> 02:00:16,543 Cao Cao used only 2,000 troops, to discover our strengths. 876 02:00:16,710 --> 02:00:19,046 But we know nothing of our enemy. 877 02:00:19,213 --> 02:00:22,174 We can only wait for their next attack. 878 02:00:26,845 --> 02:00:29,681 How is your arrow wound? 879 02:00:31,016 --> 02:00:33,143 Fine. It's only a slight wound. 880 02:00:33,310 --> 02:00:35,604 I owe you this one. 881 02:00:36,688 --> 02:00:39,233 Take it easy. 882 02:00:53,288 --> 02:00:57,793 Victory! 883 02:01:02,047 --> 02:01:05,008 They are cheering for victory much too early. 884 02:01:05,175 --> 02:01:07,469 With such good morale, what is there to fear? 885 02:01:07,636 --> 02:01:11,139 We need good spirits to win this war. 886 02:01:25,028 --> 02:01:26,446 Your Honor! 887 02:01:26,613 --> 02:01:29,074 This medicine will cure the wound very quickly. 888 02:01:29,241 --> 02:01:30,909 Please bear with the pain. 889 02:01:50,804 --> 02:01:52,264 Let me do this. 890 02:02:43,732 --> 02:02:46,735 Let me do something for a wounded soldier. 891 02:02:48,236 --> 02:02:51,114 How does my bandage look? 892 02:02:51,281 --> 02:02:53,909 You wrapped me up like a rice ball. 893 02:02:58,246 --> 02:03:02,834 It seems that Cao Cao isn't so fierce after all. 894 02:03:05,212 --> 02:03:06,838 He is indeed fierce. 895 02:03:07,005 --> 02:03:09,299 He is a seasoned military commander. 896 02:03:09,466 --> 02:03:11,510 He will do anything within his power to gain victory. 897 02:03:11,676 --> 02:03:14,805 He knows how to command an army, 898 02:03:14,971 --> 02:03:17,516 but he has no friends. 899 02:03:17,682 --> 02:03:20,894 Cao Cao is unlike you. 900 02:03:29,194 --> 02:03:32,948 This toast is for Viceroy Zhou! 901 02:03:33,115 --> 02:03:35,450 To Viceroy Zhou! 902 02:03:36,827 --> 02:03:38,078 Me too! For Viceroy Zhou! 903 02:03:38,245 --> 02:03:40,705 I hope he can recover soon. 904 02:03:49,381 --> 02:03:51,341 We joined forces under pressure, 905 02:03:51,508 --> 02:03:53,885 but were successful beyond our wildest dreams. 906 02:03:54,052 --> 02:03:57,013 Our brilliant victory shocked Cao Cao! 907 02:03:58,014 --> 02:04:01,685 Duke, I have a difficult favor to ask of you. 908 02:04:01,852 --> 02:04:03,645 100,000 refugees 909 02:04:03,812 --> 02:04:05,689 followed us from Xinye City. 910 02:04:05,856 --> 02:04:08,233 I have no land on which to settle them. 911 02:04:08,400 --> 02:04:10,235 After defeating Cao Cao, 912 02:04:10,402 --> 02:04:13,196 I would like you to let me use Jingzhou to settle the people. 913 02:04:13,363 --> 02:04:16,575 Jingzhou is the heartland of the Yangtze and a most valuable strategic location. 914 02:04:16,741 --> 02:04:18,118 How could you? 915 02:04:21,204 --> 02:04:24,583 Only a righteous leader 916 02:04:24,749 --> 02:04:27,961 owns his land. 917 02:04:28,128 --> 02:04:30,881 Indeed, a righteous leader 918 02:04:31,047 --> 02:04:33,049 may only need a small piece of land. 919 02:04:33,216 --> 02:04:34,593 The Kingdom is vast-- 920 02:04:34,759 --> 02:04:37,179 vast enough to shelter all refugees. 921 02:04:37,345 --> 02:04:39,181 But I am only afraid that, 922 02:04:39,347 --> 02:04:41,641 once soldiers settle in, they will never leave. 923 02:04:42,642 --> 02:04:44,811 Those in arms are all our own men. 924 02:04:44,978 --> 02:04:48,690 If a Lord is righteous, then all the Kingdom's men are his to lead. 925 02:04:48,857 --> 02:04:50,567 Come, 926 02:04:50,734 --> 02:04:51,985 let's drink up! 927 02:04:52,152 --> 02:04:54,029 Toast! 928 02:05:03,038 --> 02:05:06,875 The princess is a true heroine! 929 02:05:11,671 --> 02:05:14,466 Lord Liu, my younger sister 930 02:05:14,633 --> 02:05:17,636 has always admired great gentlemen. 931 02:05:17,802 --> 02:05:20,096 But since she is so fierce, 932 02:05:20,263 --> 02:05:24,893 I have always worried about her marriage, 933 02:05:25,060 --> 02:05:28,563 as it is difficult to seek a suitable gentleman for her. 934 02:05:29,564 --> 02:05:32,984 Brother, what are you talking about? 935 02:05:33,151 --> 02:05:35,278 If the Liu and Sun families become relatives, 936 02:05:35,445 --> 02:05:40,116 then it wouldn't matter how we divided the land and men, would it? 937 02:05:43,119 --> 02:05:45,288 The war has only just begun. 938 02:05:45,455 --> 02:05:49,876 I have never thought of remarrying, 939 02:05:52,963 --> 02:05:54,798 but... 940 02:06:09,563 --> 02:06:11,606 Brother, 941 02:06:11,773 --> 02:06:15,652 you must be drunk. What do you take me for?! 942 02:06:17,195 --> 02:06:20,865 I have found you a fine match. What's wrong with that? 943 02:06:23,285 --> 02:06:24,828 Fine. 944 02:06:24,995 --> 02:06:28,623 Then, I will have a hundred of my armed maids 945 02:06:28,790 --> 02:06:31,251 guarding my door, 946 02:06:33,003 --> 02:06:35,463 and I dare you to step in... 947 02:06:40,010 --> 02:06:42,262 and... 948 02:06:42,429 --> 02:06:43,722 Oh, no. 949 02:06:49,227 --> 02:06:53,481 Big Brother! Big Brother! 950 02:06:56,526 --> 02:06:58,903 How rude! How outrageously rude! 951 02:06:59,070 --> 02:07:00,697 Brother! Brother! 952 02:07:02,032 --> 02:07:05,952 You have never learned to respect me! 953 02:07:11,583 --> 02:07:15,420 That's strange. What did I do wrong? 954 02:07:15,587 --> 02:07:17,631 Big Brother's acupuncture points are locked. 955 02:07:20,175 --> 02:07:22,010 Wake Up! 956 02:07:47,035 --> 02:07:49,287 Whatever you do, don't kill my pigeons. 957 02:07:49,454 --> 02:07:53,333 Their acupuncture points are different from those of men. 958 02:07:53,500 --> 02:07:56,294 I hope I didn't hurt your Lord. 959 02:07:56,461 --> 02:08:00,048 He wouldn't blame you, even if you hurt him. 960 02:08:00,215 --> 02:08:01,966 Was I outrageously rude? 961 02:08:02,133 --> 02:08:04,511 I think you are unique. 962 02:08:04,678 --> 02:08:08,932 It is the unique ones who are the most misunderstood. 963 02:08:10,392 --> 02:08:14,229 I hate those arranged marriages. 964 02:08:14,396 --> 02:08:17,065 Women are pushed around 965 02:08:17,232 --> 02:08:19,317 like chess pieces. 966 02:08:24,322 --> 02:08:27,909 You are feeding them too much. They won't be able to fly any more. 967 02:08:37,460 --> 02:08:42,006 If only I was like them. 968 02:08:45,343 --> 02:08:48,012 You want to fly? 969 02:08:48,179 --> 02:08:51,307 I have been living in the palace all my life. 970 02:08:51,474 --> 02:08:53,518 It is such a bore. 971 02:08:54,644 --> 02:08:57,313 Your talents exceed those of others, 972 02:08:57,480 --> 02:08:59,733 yet you hide them. 973 02:09:01,735 --> 02:09:04,320 Only you can see them. 974 02:09:09,159 --> 02:09:13,663 I used to go hunting with my brother across the shore. 975 02:09:13,830 --> 02:09:18,835 Back then, the field was full of people dancing and praying. 976 02:09:19,002 --> 02:09:22,046 Now, it has all become dark and mysterious. 977 02:09:22,213 --> 02:09:26,009 Everything has changed now that Cao Cao has come. 978 02:09:26,176 --> 02:09:28,511 Before they come here, 979 02:09:29,721 --> 02:09:31,765 I will go over there 980 02:09:31,931 --> 02:09:33,433 to take a peek 981 02:09:33,600 --> 02:09:35,560 and stir up some trouble. 982 02:10:09,344 --> 02:10:12,555 Take care. The weather has turned cold. 983 02:10:15,517 --> 02:10:17,852 I have served the Prime Minister 984 02:10:18,019 --> 02:10:19,437 for three days already. 985 02:10:19,604 --> 02:10:22,857 Yet, Your Highness still does not know my name. 986 02:10:23,024 --> 02:10:24,776 My name is... 987 02:10:24,943 --> 02:10:26,194 Can you serve tea? 988 02:10:29,155 --> 02:10:31,115 - I can. - Do so. 989 02:10:52,971 --> 02:10:54,722 Prime Minister, 990 02:10:54,889 --> 02:10:58,059 we can start the therapy today. 991 02:11:06,442 --> 02:11:09,320 Doctor, what's the matter? 992 02:11:23,334 --> 02:11:25,003 Tea, Your Highness. 993 02:11:25,169 --> 02:11:27,338 Incorrect. 994 02:11:28,423 --> 02:11:31,092 Tl')! again 995 02:11:35,513 --> 02:11:36,681 Tea, Your Highness. 996 02:11:36,848 --> 02:11:40,184 That's the way. 997 02:11:41,895 --> 02:11:42,979 Xiao Qiao, 998 02:11:43,146 --> 02:11:46,608 I have always admired the way you serve tea. 999 02:11:51,863 --> 02:11:55,325 He started this war... 1000 02:11:55,491 --> 02:11:57,619 all because of a woman? 1001 02:12:13,801 --> 02:12:14,969 What are you doing? 1002 02:12:16,346 --> 02:12:20,016 I just gave them a bath and am drying them off. 1003 02:12:21,643 --> 02:12:23,436 What if they catch a cold? 1004 02:12:26,606 --> 02:12:28,608 How is your wound? 1005 02:12:28,775 --> 02:12:30,777 It's fine. 1006 02:12:30,944 --> 02:12:33,321 I heard last night was quite entertaining. 1007 02:12:34,530 --> 02:12:38,868 Last night's celebration made me realize 1008 02:12:39,035 --> 02:12:42,830 that we may become enemies tomorrow. 1009 02:12:47,251 --> 02:12:49,128 When that day comes, 1010 02:12:49,295 --> 02:12:52,215 you and I 1011 02:12:52,382 --> 02:12:55,218 will each serve our own sides. 1012 02:12:56,886 --> 02:13:00,640 I cannot stand the thought of a stand-off with you. 1013 02:13:00,807 --> 02:13:03,977 I hope it never will happen. 1014 02:13:04,143 --> 02:13:06,604 You are a brilliant commander. 1015 02:13:06,771 --> 02:13:08,856 Fortunately, you are not on Cao Cao's side. 1016 02:13:09,023 --> 02:13:11,192 Otherwise, you would be a lot of trouble. 1017 02:13:30,712 --> 02:13:32,672 You've been looking across the shore for two days now. 1018 02:13:32,839 --> 02:13:35,174 What do you see? 1019 02:13:38,219 --> 02:13:40,096 I must remain calm. 1020 02:13:42,306 --> 02:13:43,516 How about you? 1021 02:13:45,309 --> 02:13:47,854 I also need to remain calm. 1022 02:13:51,566 --> 02:13:53,568 Cao Cao has no experience in naval affairs. 1023 02:13:53,735 --> 02:13:55,778 To cross the river, 1024 02:13:55,945 --> 02:13:59,115 he must rely on Cai Mao and Zhang Yun. 1025 02:13:59,282 --> 02:14:02,493 They are both Southerners. 1026 02:14:02,660 --> 02:14:06,873 They know all the rocks and currents in the river. 1027 02:14:07,040 --> 02:14:09,250 If we can eliminate them, 1028 02:14:09,417 --> 02:14:13,504 half of the Cao navy will be paralyzed. 1029 02:14:17,800 --> 02:14:19,302 That“ 1030 02:14:19,469 --> 02:14:22,180 would be rather difficult. 1031 02:14:28,895 --> 02:14:32,523 Cao Cao is always very wary of assassins, 1032 02:14:32,690 --> 02:14:37,070 just as his followers are wary of his deadly temper. 1033 02:14:46,454 --> 02:14:48,831 They have interesting fleet formations. 1034 02:14:48,998 --> 02:14:51,125 Every formation has its weakness. 1035 02:14:51,292 --> 02:14:53,961 It's only up to us to find it. 1036 02:14:54,128 --> 02:14:56,422 That shouldn't be too difficult. 1037 02:16:34,896 --> 02:16:36,814 Great! 1038 02:16:53,247 --> 02:16:56,459 I never imagined that our soldiers were also great athletes! 1039 02:17:28,658 --> 02:17:30,993 This is what I call interesting! 1040 02:17:40,127 --> 02:17:42,922 Over all these years we've been on the battlefields, 1041 02:17:43,089 --> 02:17:44,465 we were never once defeated. 1042 02:17:44,632 --> 02:17:46,384 But like a game of Cuju, 1043 02:17:46,550 --> 02:17:51,264 it cannot be exciting when one side always wins! 1044 02:17:52,390 --> 02:17:56,269 For the battle of Red Cliff, we are ready. 1045 02:17:56,435 --> 02:17:58,020 I want to see how those rebels react 1046 02:17:58,187 --> 02:18:00,064 once we throw out the ball! 1047 02:19:28,903 --> 02:19:33,532 Shaking the earth, waves hand in hand flow 1048 02:19:33,699 --> 02:19:38,371 No earthly wine can rival the moon's glow 1049 02:19:38,537 --> 02:19:42,750 A smile knows what no words can know 1050 02:19:42,917 --> 02:19:47,838 A passing glance and all is white snow 1051 02:19:48,005 --> 02:19:52,802 Let the mind, not the hands, defend and fight 1052 02:19:52,968 --> 02:19:57,556 Walls of iron cannot stop our might 1053 02:19:57,723 --> 02:20:01,936 This life, not in vain, not in spite 1054 02:20:02,103 --> 02:20:07,191 From every crucible, a phoenix takes flight 1055 02:20:07,358 --> 02:20:11,278 Wipe not our tears, let them dry on the air 1056 02:20:11,445 --> 02:20:16,784 This war is one our hearts declare 1057 02:20:16,951 --> 02:20:20,830 Victory won with beauty and flair 1058 02:20:20,996 --> 02:20:24,917 Rise together! Even a loss we can bear 1059 02:20:25,084 --> 02:20:27,586 No fear of this long night we share 1060 02:20:27,753 --> 02:20:30,005 Let the cries of war be our song 1061 02:20:30,172 --> 02:20:36,595 No comrade-in-arms shall our memories wrong 1062 02:20:36,762 --> 02:20:39,723 White waves of the Yangtze so long 1063 02:20:39,890 --> 02:20:45,980 Seething, as before, in our hearts so strong 1064 02:20:46,147 --> 02:20:53,195 Why not let the cries of war be our song? 1065 02:20:56,574 --> 02:21:02,788 Waves that crack the cliffs shall not be wrong 1066 02:21:14,550 --> 02:21:19,138 Brief voices speak out. From the heart they flow 1067 02:21:19,305 --> 02:21:23,851 No earthly wine can rival the moon's glow 1068 02:21:24,018 --> 02:21:28,439 A smile knows what no words can know 1069 02:21:28,606 --> 02:21:33,277 A passing glance and all is white snow 1070 02:21:33,444 --> 02:21:38,240 Let the mind, not the hands, defend and fight 1071 02:21:38,407 --> 02:21:43,329 Walls of iron cannot stop our might 1072 02:21:43,496 --> 02:21:47,791 This life, not in vain, not in spite 1073 02:21:47,958 --> 02:21:52,880 From every crucible, a phoenix takes flight 1074 02:21:53,047 --> 02:21:56,884 Minds in battle will clash and collide 1075 02:21:57,051 --> 02:22:02,556 In this war that our hearts decide 1076 02:22:02,723 --> 02:22:06,560 Let war bring peace to the world so wide 1077 02:22:06,727 --> 02:22:10,898 Rise up together and battle with pride! 1078 02:22:11,065 --> 02:22:13,400 Let no man fear the long night outside 1079 02:22:13,567 --> 02:22:15,778 Let the cries of war be our song 1080 02:22:15,945 --> 02:22:22,326 No comrade-in-arms shall our memories wrong 1081 02:22:22,493 --> 02:22:25,412 White waves of the Yangtze so long 1082 02:22:25,579 --> 02:22:32,503 Seething, as before, in our hearts so strong 1083 02:22:32,670 --> 02:22:38,884 Why not let the cries of war be our song? 1084 02:22:42,263 --> 02:22:48,477 Waves that crack the cliffs shall not be wrong 1085 02:23:22,636 --> 02:23:24,847 A moment so fast, where did it fly? 1086 02:23:27,224 --> 02:23:31,645 A wine so sweet, let me drink it dry 1087 02:23:32,771 --> 02:23:36,775 A wound meant for my ally 1088 02:23:36,942 --> 02:23:41,572 ls a medal I hold high 1089 02:23:41,739 --> 02:23:46,452 Every joy, every Sigh 1090 02:23:46,619 --> 02:23:51,040 Our laugh does belie 1091 02:23:51,206 --> 02:23:57,713 The moon lights the sky 1092 02:23:57,880 --> 02:24:01,842 Let us drink our glasses dry.