1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,100 Three Kingdoms 2 00:00:00,660 --> 00:00:03,700 Episode 63 3 00:00:15,110 --> 00:00:16,210 Traitor! 4 00:00:16,210 --> 00:00:17,810 Your men surround me? 5 00:00:18,250 --> 00:00:20,150 Very well, all of you can fight me. I'm not afraid! 6 00:00:20,150 --> 00:00:21,520 Very well, all of you can fight me. I'm not afraid 7 00:00:21,520 --> 00:00:24,990 Come! 8 00:00:30,730 --> 00:00:34,030 There's nothing you can say to convince Ma Chao you're on his side. 9 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:38,130 In my humble view, we should just really surrender to Cao Cao. 10 00:00:41,270 --> 00:00:43,740 Ma Teng was my sworn brother. 11 00:00:44,540 --> 00:00:46,170 How can I betray him? 12 00:00:46,270 --> 00:00:48,580 Given the situation, we have no choice. 13 00:00:51,080 --> 00:00:53,680 There's no need to fear, General Han. 14 00:00:53,820 --> 00:00:56,150 Let me assist you. Fire! 15 00:01:02,460 --> 00:01:04,160 Hear that, you traitor? 16 00:01:04,290 --> 00:01:05,890 Cao Cao is helping you! 17 00:01:05,990 --> 00:01:07,630 Anything else to say? 18 00:01:07,730 --> 00:01:09,000 Lay down your life! 19 00:01:27,950 --> 00:01:30,280 Mengqi... Mengqi! Are you all right? 20 00:01:30,790 --> 00:01:32,250 Mengqi, are you all right? 21 00:01:37,790 --> 00:01:38,760 Kill them! 22 00:01:39,960 --> 00:01:42,600 Mount your horse, Mengqi! The enemy is coming! 23 00:01:42,900 --> 00:01:44,300 Cut the act! 24 00:01:52,710 --> 00:01:54,910 General! General! General! 25 00:01:55,480 --> 00:01:57,380 Help the general on! General! 26 00:01:57,480 --> 00:02:00,280 Hunt him down! Don't let the Ma boy escape! 27 00:02:00,420 --> 00:02:04,520 Cut off his head and receive 1,000 taels of gold and 10,000 households! 28 00:02:06,020 --> 00:02:10,020 Capture him alive and be promoted to commander-in-chief. Go after him! 29 00:03:17,360 --> 00:03:18,330 My lord. 30 00:03:34,880 --> 00:03:38,350 One must not make any mistakes when drawing the eyes. 31 00:03:39,610 --> 00:03:43,080 Just one erroneous line and the portrait will lose its soul. 32 00:03:45,520 --> 00:03:52,290 The maidens that my lord has drawn look even more lively than the dancing girls. 33 00:03:53,230 --> 00:03:54,430 Of course. 34 00:03:58,200 --> 00:03:59,400 Say what you will. 35 00:04:00,340 --> 00:04:01,340 Yes, sir. 36 00:04:01,470 --> 00:04:02,470 My lord. 37 00:04:02,870 --> 00:04:06,340 Cao Cao has defeated Ma Chao's army of 200,000 at the Wei River. 38 00:04:06,440 --> 00:04:08,380 He pressed on and took Xiliang. 39 00:04:08,480 --> 00:04:09,840 Ma Chao has no base, 40 00:04:10,150 --> 00:04:12,850 so he led the remaining 50,000 men to Hanzhong. 41 00:04:12,980 --> 00:04:15,050 He ran to Zhang Lu, Governor of Hanning. 42 00:04:16,950 --> 00:04:18,450 How impressive of Cao Cao. 43 00:04:19,090 --> 00:04:21,020 He even conquered Xiliang. 44 00:04:21,960 --> 00:04:24,990 I suppose Zhang Lu is busy with Cao Cao now, yes? 45 00:04:25,490 --> 00:04:26,090 No. 46 00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:30,060 Zhang Lu is now marching his army to the Riverlands. 47 00:04:30,970 --> 00:04:34,800 What? Why would he be attacking us instead of Cao Cao? 48 00:04:40,710 --> 00:04:42,080 Think, my lord. 49 00:04:42,710 --> 00:04:46,150 If not even Ma Chao can stand up to Cao Cao's might, 50 00:04:46,580 --> 00:04:50,080 then how can Zhang Lu put up a-.resistance against him? 51 00:04:50,920 --> 00:04:53,890 Hanzhong is easy to conquer, but difficult to defend. 52 00:04:53,990 --> 00:04:55,860 If Zhang Lu hopes to survive, 53 00:04:56,160 --> 00:05:00,490 hi 1best move is to appoint Ma Chao as his commander to conquer the Riverlands. 54 00:05:01,000 --> 00:05:03,860 Only by having both the Riverlands and Hanzhong 55 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,930 can he repel Cao Cao's army. 56 00:05:07,440 --> 00:05:10,140 In the case that he were to lose Hanzhong, 57 00:05:10,270 --> 00:05:12,710 he can still withdraw into the Riverlands 58 00:05:13,410 --> 00:05:15,180 and defend using the terrain. 59 00:05:15,310 --> 00:05:17,710 If you know the terrain is so treacherous. 60 00:05:17,850 --> 00:05:19,580 what are you worried about? 61 00:05:19,710 --> 00:05:21,680 Let Zhang Lu come and attack us. 62 00:05:21,780 --> 00:05:24,490 We have 200,000 soldiers. Why should I be afraid? 63 00:05:25,550 --> 00:05:29,690 My lord, Zhang Lu has always wanted to strike westward. 64 00:05:30,090 --> 00:05:32,560 Now, with the mighty Ma Chao in his service, 65 00:05:32,690 --> 00:05:34,730 it's like the tiger has grown wings. 66 00:05:35,260 --> 00:05:37,030 Is Ma Chao really that mighty? 67 00:05:37,970 --> 00:05:40,500 None of our generals can stand up to him? 68 00:05:41,100 --> 00:05:43,640 My lord, do you remember Lu Bu? 69 00:05:44,640 --> 00:05:45,540 Of course. 70 00:05:46,210 --> 00:05:48,640 Wielding the Trident Halberd upon his Red Hare, 71 00:05:48,780 --> 00:05:50,140 he was unrivaled. 72 00:05:50,280 --> 00:05:54,150 Cao Cao commented that Ma Chao is just as mighty as Lu Bu. 73 00:05:55,280 --> 00:05:56,780 In the battle at the Wei River, 74 00:05:56,920 --> 00:06:00,920 Ma Chao was so fierce that Cao Cao had to cut off his beard and cover his face to escape. 75 00:06:01,020 --> 00:06:03,020 He very nearly lost his life. 76 00:06:03,160 --> 00:06:06,160 It was only through Cao Cao's ploy to sow discord 77 00:06:06,260 --> 00:06:08,560 that Ma Chao was defeated in the end. 78 00:06:09,230 --> 00:06:10,360 Yongnian. 79 00:06:11,100 --> 00:06:13,830 What do you think that we should do? 80 00:06:15,440 --> 00:06:18,310 We should send tribute to the court in Xuchang 81 00:06:18,840 --> 00:06:20,470 and pledge allegiance to Cao Cao. 82 00:06:20,580 --> 00:06:23,240 Then, we ask him to launch an attack on Hanzhong. 83 00:06:24,150 --> 00:06:27,880 In this way, Zhang Lu will lose focus on the western lands. 84 00:06:28,020 --> 00:06:30,050 The Riverlands will then be safe. 85 00:06:30,390 --> 00:06:33,290 Excellent! That would be fantastic! Yongnian. 86 00:06:33,860 --> 00:06:35,360 You shall be emissary. 87 00:06:35,490 --> 00:06:38,890 You will personally pay our respects to Prime Minister Cao in Xuchang. 88 00:06:39,490 --> 00:06:40,560 Yes, sir. 89 00:06:43,200 --> 00:06:48,100 With such a useless lord in charge, how can the Riverlands protect itself? 90 00:06:48,670 --> 00:06:51,870 We may escape calamity for the moment, but next time? 91 00:06:53,210 --> 00:06:54,410 Such a pity. 92 00:06:54,540 --> 00:06:58,280 Both of us have high aspirations and so many grand ideas. 93 00:07:00,820 --> 00:07:04,720 Sadly, we can only guard the house and garden of a mediocre lord. 94 00:07:06,520 --> 00:07:10,320 Heaven gave the Riverlands to Liu Zhang, but he does not truly cherish it. 95 00:07:11,930 --> 00:07:14,460 For the sake of the people of this land, 96 00:07:17,370 --> 00:07:21,240 perhaps we should seek out a better lord for the Riverlands. 97 00:07:26,740 --> 00:07:29,810 Fa Zheng, do you seek to betray your lord? 98 00:07:34,680 --> 00:07:35,880 Zhang Song. 99 00:07:36,350 --> 00:07:40,050 I have always considered you to be a talented man of Shu. 100 00:07:40,420 --> 00:07:43,160 I never imagined you could be so superficial. 101 00:07:44,360 --> 00:07:47,800 Fine! Take me to Liu Zhang and get your reward, then! 102 00:07:58,770 --> 00:08:03,180 Xiaozhi, you really do possess the courage to carry out such a plan. 103 00:08:06,080 --> 00:08:10,050 Brother Yongnian, do you also have the same idea, then? 104 00:08:12,020 --> 00:08:15,620 Come, come. This way, please. 105 00:08:20,900 --> 00:08:23,100 Look. Do you know what this is? 106 00:08:28,300 --> 00:08:31,140 A detailed map of the 41 states of the Riverlands. 107 00:08:31,870 --> 00:08:35,110 The ruggedness of the Riverlands terrain is unsurpassed. 108 00:08:35,210 --> 00:08:36,680 Without a map, 109 00:08:36,780 --> 00:08:40,150 no army could ever enter our lands, no matter how strong. 110 00:08:41,020 --> 00:08:46,120 I have spent three years drawing all of the details out on this map. 111 00:08:48,190 --> 00:08:50,320 The land's geography, the roads, 112 00:08:50,460 --> 00:08:55,400 the deep gorges and snaking valleys, the army encampments, the granaries... 113 00:08:55,530 --> 00:08:57,830 every detail is drawn on this map. 114 00:08:59,570 --> 00:09:03,300 Whoever owns this map has half of the Riverlands in his hands. 115 00:09:04,210 --> 00:09:04,840 So... 116 00:09:06,210 --> 00:09:08,840 who do you intend to give this map to? 117 00:09:11,380 --> 00:09:13,480 Cao Cao of Xuchang. 118 00:09:14,180 --> 00:09:18,620 This person is well-versed in strategies and he commands a powerful army. 119 00:09:19,190 --> 00:09:22,160 He has the emperor and rules over the rest of the world. 120 00:09:22,260 --> 00:09:25,130 He is truly the best warlord of our time. 121 00:09:25,560 --> 00:09:27,660 With these lands in his hands, 122 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:32,470 the people of the Riverlands will enjoy many years of peace. 123 00:09:33,400 --> 00:09:36,740 Both of us will also be able to make full use of our talents. 124 00:09:37,540 --> 00:09:43,210 Cao Cao is the prime minister of Han in name, but most definitely a traitor of Han by nature. 125 00:09:43,880 --> 00:09:46,950 Brother, why not give this map to Liu Bei instead? 126 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:50,620 He is an imperial descendant and rules over Jing. 127 00:09:50,720 --> 00:09:53,250 He has Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun. 128 00:09:53,390 --> 00:09:55,690 He will achieve hegemony in the future. 129 00:09:57,730 --> 00:10:01,900 Jing is a territory caught between the forces of Cao Cao and Sun Quan. 130 00:10:02,430 --> 00:10:04,670 It will be conquered before long. 131 00:10:06,100 --> 00:10:09,870 It is already not easy for Liu Bei to preserve himself. 132 00:10:10,240 --> 00:10:12,710 It will be hard for him to achieve hegemony. 133 00:10:13,940 --> 00:10:17,440 Your talk of whether Cao Cao is a prime minister or a traitor 134 00:10:17,780 --> 00:10:19,410 is the talk of a pedant. 135 00:10:20,380 --> 00:10:22,920 Can you find a man not denounced by others. 136 00:10:23,350 --> 00:10:26,490 or a man who does not denounce others? 137 00:10:27,260 --> 00:10:29,620 No matter how ill people speak of Cao Cao, 138 00:10:29,720 --> 00:10:32,660 he still succeeded in attaining great power. 139 00:10:34,130 --> 00:10:37,060 If you feel that Liu Bei is a virtuous ruler. 140 00:10:38,070 --> 00:10:40,600 then Cao Cao is a bold and visionary lord. 141 00:10:41,270 --> 00:10:45,210 In a time of chaos, a bold and visionary lord is better than a virtuous one. 142 00:10:46,570 --> 00:10:49,110 When will you be leaving, brother? 143 00:10:49,510 --> 00:10:54,350 I will leave the Riverlands tomorrow and reach Xuchang in 10 days. 144 00:10:55,250 --> 00:10:59,620 Excellent. Have a safe journey there then, brother. 145 00:11:00,020 --> 00:11:00,950 Thank you. 146 00:11:19,740 --> 00:11:20,840 Your Excellency. 147 00:11:22,580 --> 00:11:28,020 over the course of our western expedition. 148 00:11:22,580 --> 00:11:28,020 These are the records of our losses of men and supplies 149 00:11:28,520 --> 00:11:30,280 Please review them, sir. 150 00:11:31,950 --> 00:11:33,120 There is so much? 151 00:11:36,830 --> 00:11:41,360 Cao Hong, Xu Huang, and Xiahou Yuan's units lost over half in casualties. 152 00:11:41,860 --> 00:11:45,330 We spent all of the tax revenue from Qing, Ji, and Xu. 153 00:11:46,130 --> 00:11:48,440 Your Excellency, this war 154 00:11:48,840 --> 00:11:52,910 used up 70% of the food that we accumulated over the last eight years. 155 00:11:55,780 --> 00:11:59,110 The losses are indeed great, but in hindsight, 156 00:11:59,250 --> 00:12:01,150 we gained much more from this. 157 00:12:02,720 --> 00:12:05,550 Firstly, we have settled the northern borders. 158 00:12:06,120 --> 00:12:10,120 Furthermore, we have acquired the eight commanderies of Xiliang. 159 00:12:10,990 --> 00:12:14,360 Xiliang is a frigid and inhospitable place. 160 00:12:14,900 --> 00:12:17,670 Hence, it produces good horses and brave warriors. 161 00:12:19,830 --> 00:12:23,700 We have occupied the Central Plains for... ten years, haven't we? 162 00:12:25,510 --> 00:12:27,880 Our army grows lethargic each passing day. 163 00:12:28,280 --> 00:12:30,410 We require the Xiliang soldiers 164 00:12:30,550 --> 00:12:32,650 to help bolster our ranks. 165 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:35,980 Most observant, Your Excellency. 166 00:12:36,720 --> 00:12:40,850 But after Dong Zhuo left, Xiliang was occupied by Ma Teng and his sons. 167 00:12:41,660 --> 00:12:42,920 Well, we just took it over. 168 00:12:43,060 --> 00:12:45,390 The lands are barren, the people disloyal. 169 00:12:45,890 --> 00:12:49,400 The Qiang tribes evade taxes, and their young, able men refuse to enlist. 170 00:12:50,870 --> 00:12:54,670 From now on, you should focus your efforts on these three tasks. 171 00:12:55,200 --> 00:12:56,470 Which three tasks? 172 00:12:57,470 --> 00:13:01,310 First, nurture the people. 173 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:05,980 Second, cultivate the wastelands. 174 00:13:07,580 --> 00:13:10,420 Third, put an end to the fighting. 175 00:13:11,850 --> 00:13:13,620 Please elaborate, Your Excellency. 176 00:13:14,890 --> 00:13:18,860 Xiliang originally was an impoverished, bereft area. 177 00:13:20,200 --> 00:13:23,960 On top of that, it is plagued by wars and droughts every year, 178 00:13:24,700 --> 00:13:28,440 which made it even harder for the people to live their lives. 179 00:13:29,070 --> 00:13:30,600 Send out an order. 180 00:13:32,010 --> 00:13:34,540 Tell the soldiers stationed in Xiliang that 181 00:13:34,980 --> 00:13:37,910 they are forbidden to impose levies on the people. 182 00:13:39,880 --> 00:13:45,320 Anyone who dares to take a single grain or leaf from the people shall be executed. 183 00:13:47,490 --> 00:13:52,690 Transport all the food stored in Chang'an's granaries to Xiliang as relief for the victims. 184 00:13:54,130 --> 00:13:54,830 Also, 185 00:13:55,630 --> 00:13:59,730 exempt the people of Xiliang's eight commanderies from taxes for two years. 186 00:14:00,100 --> 00:14:01,970 Thus, nurture the people. 187 00:14:03,510 --> 00:14:05,810 Noted. What about the second task? 188 00:14:06,570 --> 00:14:08,380 Send General Yu Jin 189 00:14:09,580 --> 00:14:13,810 with old and weak soldiers to Xiliang to develop the wastelands. 190 00:14:15,180 --> 00:14:16,650 Those who agree to follow 191 00:14:17,250 --> 00:14:23,260 shall duly receive a reward of food, money, cattle, and grain. 192 00:14:24,660 --> 00:14:26,030 For three years. 193 00:14:26,130 --> 00:14:28,960 they may keep all the grain that they harvest. 194 00:14:29,360 --> 00:14:30,600 After that. 195 00:14:31,300 --> 00:14:35,900 they shall share their harvest with the army at a ratio of 70 to 30. 196 00:14:38,210 --> 00:14:40,740 Excellent! And the third task? 197 00:14:42,110 --> 00:14:43,080 Right now... 198 00:14:44,510 --> 00:14:47,580 we occupy the provinces of the Central Plains, 199 00:14:48,120 --> 00:14:50,150 as well as the lands of Xiliang. 200 00:14:51,720 --> 00:14:54,790 Our territory must span several thousand miles. 201 00:14:56,690 --> 00:14:59,060 But the generals have fought for years. 202 00:14:59,190 --> 00:15:00,860 They are already exhausted. 203 00:15:01,660 --> 00:15:05,200 Hence, I propose that we cease warring for several years. 204 00:15:06,070 --> 00:15:08,870 During this time, we shall train our soldiers. 205 00:15:09,000 --> 00:15:11,410 and build up our food and weaponry. 206 00:15:12,040 --> 00:15:16,440 When our power grows stronger, we shall go on a southern expedition again. 207 00:15:19,110 --> 00:15:20,550 It is like the saying, 208 00:15:20,680 --> 00:15:25,820 If you want to defeat others, you must first be in an undefeatable position. 209 00:15:30,890 --> 00:15:32,090 Your Excellency, 210 00:15:32,230 --> 00:15:34,030 I shall summon the officers 211 00:15:34,160 --> 00:15:36,930 and assign them to carry out these three tasks. 212 00:15:40,770 --> 00:15:43,240 News, Your Excellency. 213 00:15:43,540 --> 00:15:47,610 Liu Zhang has sent Assistant Inspector Zhang Song as emissary to pay tribute. 214 00:15:47,710 --> 00:15:49,480 You may go. 215 00:15:48,580 --> 00:15:49,480 Yes, sir. 216 00:15:52,480 --> 00:15:54,110 Liu Zhang of the Riverlands? 217 00:15:56,320 --> 00:15:58,550 He and Liu Bei are birds of a feather. 218 00:15:59,720 --> 00:16:03,860 He prides himself on being of imperial ancestry, so he has never contacted me. 219 00:16:05,290 --> 00:16:08,500 Why does he suddenly decide to send tribute to me? 220 00:16:09,000 --> 00:16:11,530 The emissary is Assistant Inspector Zhang Song? 221 00:16:12,930 --> 00:16:16,670 Your Excellency, this person is Liu Zhang's right-hand man. 222 00:16:16,810 --> 00:16:19,740 He is very influential among the noble Riverlands clans. 223 00:16:20,210 --> 00:16:21,180 Liu Zhang... 224 00:16:22,680 --> 00:16:24,280 What does he want? 225 00:16:25,950 --> 00:16:29,720 Is he here to beg for my help, or does he hope to deceive me? 226 00:16:30,890 --> 00:16:34,890 Your Excellency, either way, let's meet his emissary before we decide. 227 00:16:35,520 --> 00:16:36,190 No. 228 00:16:37,760 --> 00:16:39,290 I shall not meet him yet. 229 00:16:39,830 --> 00:16:44,000 Tell Zhang Song to wait for a few days first. 230 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:48,440 Put him in the guest house for now. 231 00:16:52,440 --> 00:16:53,340 Yes, sir. 232 00:16:56,480 --> 00:16:59,510 What? His Excellency is not free again today? 233 00:17:01,750 --> 00:17:06,050 His Excellency is celebrating his youngest son's birthday, and is unable to see you. 234 00:17:06,250 --> 00:17:08,490 He hopes that you understand this. 235 00:17:08,620 --> 00:17:09,420 What? 236 00:17:10,130 --> 00:17:12,690 He would rather celebrate a baby's birthday 237 00:17:12,830 --> 00:17:15,730 and treat a Riverlands emissary with such contempt? 238 00:17:16,130 --> 00:17:19,070 Our sincere apologies, sir. Please... 239 00:17:27,680 --> 00:17:32,410 People always say that Cao Cao is magnanimous and treats worthy men with respect. 240 00:17:34,020 --> 00:17:36,920 I think that reputation is undeserved. 241 00:17:53,370 --> 00:17:54,470 Your Excellency. 242 00:17:54,840 --> 00:17:57,140 It has already been five days now. 243 00:17:57,610 --> 00:17:59,440 Our men in the guest house say 244 00:17:59,540 --> 00:18:01,710 he drinks every day to pass the time. 245 00:18:01,980 --> 00:18:04,240 It seems he had become disgruntled. 246 00:18:04,380 --> 00:18:08,250 He was complaining about Your Excellency treating men with no courtesy. 247 00:18:08,950 --> 00:18:13,150 We have not shown respect to a guest. It's normal for him to admonish us. 248 00:18:16,160 --> 00:18:18,730 The province of Yi is a faraway place. 249 00:18:19,190 --> 00:18:20,730 It's not easy to come here. 250 00:18:21,130 --> 00:18:22,900 If we show him so little courtesy, 251 00:18:23,330 --> 00:18:26,400 would it not disappoint those who would seek to serve you? 252 00:18:26,500 --> 00:18:29,170 Moreover, Liu Zhang is also a proper lord! 253 00:18:36,510 --> 00:18:38,910 Since Sir Cheng has spoken, 254 00:18:39,250 --> 00:18:41,380 then tell him to see me tomorrow. 255 00:18:41,920 --> 00:18:42,780 But.. 256 00:18:44,290 --> 00:18:45,150 Your Excellency... 257 00:18:45,820 --> 00:18:48,260 Didn't you just speak on his behalf? 258 00:18:48,660 --> 00:18:50,120 I accepted your request. 259 00:18:50,790 --> 00:18:53,190 Aren't you going to notify him? 260 00:18:54,360 --> 00:18:57,600 But I'm still unsure of your intentions. Your Excellency. 261 00:19:05,640 --> 00:19:09,640 I heard rumors court officials in Xuchang have behaved poorly lately. 262 00:19:10,280 --> 00:19:12,650 It's becoming like Luoyang ten years ago. 263 00:19:13,980 --> 00:19:16,780 When officials from another state enter the capital. 264 00:19:16,920 --> 00:19:19,290 court officials demand bribes from them. 265 00:19:22,060 --> 00:19:26,330 Perhaps you have also appropriated something from Zhang Song? 266 00:19:28,900 --> 00:19:31,530 How could I seek to do such a thing? 267 00:19:41,740 --> 00:19:43,380 I'm just joking with you 268 00:19:45,910 --> 00:19:49,450 Zhongde, you're such an honest man. 269 00:19:52,720 --> 00:19:55,420 Your Excellency, you should not make fun of honest men. 270 00:19:55,560 --> 00:19:56,720 Fine, fine... 271 00:19:57,390 --> 00:20:00,060 Let's not utter lies to honest men. 272 00:20:01,200 --> 00:20:03,300 The reason I wont meet Zhang Song is 273 00:20:03,400 --> 00:20:06,330 that I cannot grasp his real intention for coming here. 274 00:20:06,770 --> 00:20:09,300 But now, I think I know the answer. 275 00:20:09,940 --> 00:20:13,910 Therefore, I shall meet with him tomorrow. 276 00:20:32,860 --> 00:20:38,470 Hurry and announce that Zhang Song, the emissary from the Riverlands, is here to meet Prime Minister Cao. 277 00:20:39,400 --> 00:20:41,040 What's the big deal? 278 00:20:41,570 --> 00:20:43,800 Who's Zhang Song? You? 279 00:20:44,870 --> 00:20:46,170 Please wait a moment. 280 00:20:58,520 --> 00:20:59,690 I am Zhang Song. 281 00:21:01,560 --> 00:21:03,760 So it is you. I give you my respects. 282 00:21:05,230 --> 00:21:07,060 His Excellency is busy today. 283 00:21:07,200 --> 00:21:09,400 Please go back and wait, sir. 284 00:21:09,730 --> 00:21:11,530 I have waited for six days. 285 00:21:11,770 --> 00:21:15,270 I'm here to meet His Excellency according to Cheng Yu's arrangement. 286 00:21:15,870 --> 00:21:17,710 Oh, I understand. 287 00:21:18,470 --> 00:21:20,110 Please wait a moment, sir. 288 00:21:20,210 --> 00:21:22,210 I shall announce your arrival. 289 00:21:30,220 --> 00:21:32,720 What are you waiting for? Hurry up! 290 00:21:33,690 --> 00:21:36,690 I'm waiting for your kindness, sir. 291 00:21:37,960 --> 00:21:38,660 What? 292 00:21:39,630 --> 00:21:41,500 I'm Yi's Assistant Inspector. 293 00:21:41,600 --> 00:21:44,000 I've come a long way to meet His Excellency. 294 00:21:44,100 --> 00:21:47,100 Yet a lowly slave like you dares to ask me for gifts? 295 00:21:48,740 --> 00:21:50,640 No matter where you are from, sir, 296 00:21:51,240 --> 00:21:54,140 I cannot defy the rules of the Prime Minister's office. 297 00:21:54,940 --> 00:21:57,680 Sir, let's just follow the local rules here. 298 00:22:18,600 --> 00:22:19,370 Thank you! 299 00:22:19,500 --> 00:22:22,540 Please wait here. I shall announce your presence. 300 00:22:29,210 --> 00:22:32,710 I was told to receive you. I'm the secretary for the Prime Minister's office. 301 00:22:32,850 --> 00:22:34,310 Where is His Excellency? 302 00:22:35,350 --> 00:22:36,520 This way, please 303 00:22:54,640 --> 00:22:56,840 Your Excellency... Your Excellency... 304 00:22:58,910 --> 00:23:00,370 The emissary is here. 305 00:23:03,950 --> 00:23:06,210 I am Zhang Song, Assistant Inspector of Yizhou. 306 00:23:06,580 --> 00:23:08,650 My respects to Your Excellency. 307 00:23:13,390 --> 00:23:17,260 You must be that fellow, Assistant Inspector Zhuang. 308 00:23:17,630 --> 00:23:18,860 You're Zhuang Song? 309 00:23:20,200 --> 00:23:24,600 My surname is Zhang. I am Zhang Song. 310 00:23:27,740 --> 00:23:31,310 I see. So your surname is Zhang, not Zhuang. 311 00:23:32,810 --> 00:23:34,310 Assistant Inspector Zhang. 312 00:23:36,010 --> 00:23:37,510 Your master, Liu Zhang, 313 00:23:37,810 --> 00:23:40,450 has not paid tribute to the court for years. 314 00:23:40,780 --> 00:23:42,320 What's the reason for this? 315 00:23:43,650 --> 00:23:45,290 The journey here is arduous. 316 00:23:45,390 --> 00:23:48,220 There are many bandits along the way blocking us. 317 00:23:51,830 --> 00:23:53,160 Excuses! 318 00:23:54,660 --> 00:23:56,600 I swept the Central Plains clean. 319 00:23:56,730 --> 00:23:59,900 The world is at peace and the people live in safety. 320 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,540 Where could bandits be? 321 00:24:03,070 --> 00:24:06,770 There's Sun Quan in the south, Zhang Lu in the north, and Liu Bei in the west. 322 00:24:06,910 --> 00:24:10,810 They lead armies and proclaim themselves rulers of their lands. 323 00:24:10,910 --> 00:24:12,380 You call that peace? 324 00:24:13,820 --> 00:24:17,420 Zhuang Song, you were sent here as an emissary. 325 00:24:17,550 --> 00:24:19,720 Where are your manners, emissary? 326 00:24:22,090 --> 00:24:25,030 The name is Zhang. Zhang Song. 327 00:24:25,660 --> 00:24:28,530 Your Excellency, I know my manners. 328 00:24:28,630 --> 00:24:30,860 I journeyed far to be here, 329 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:34,540 and have waited in the guest house for six full days! 330 00:24:35,200 --> 00:24:36,300 What audacity! 331 00:24:51,350 --> 00:24:52,290 Master Zhang, 332 00:24:53,120 --> 00:24:55,290 you are lucky His Excellency is benevolent. 333 00:24:55,390 --> 00:24:57,730 He did not punish you since you traveled so far. 334 00:24:57,860 --> 00:24:58,790 Just now. 335 00:24:58,890 --> 00:25:01,300 you should have spoken more diplomatically. 336 00:25:01,430 --> 00:25:04,500 The people of the Riverlands do not mince words. 337 00:25:04,600 --> 00:25:07,530 I am not able to hold back my thoughts to please others. 338 00:25:08,470 --> 00:25:09,970 They don't mince words? 339 00:25:10,110 --> 00:25:13,640 So you mean the people of Xuchang are capable of doing that? 340 00:25:13,780 --> 00:25:17,580 I'm sure you are capable of answering that question. 341 00:25:17,710 --> 00:25:18,450 You... 342 00:25:22,180 --> 00:25:23,750 Zhongde, give my order. 343 00:25:24,090 --> 00:25:24,990 Yes, sir. 344 00:25:27,260 --> 00:25:28,420 In two days' time. 345 00:25:29,260 --> 00:25:33,630 I want 30,000 of our best men in Xuchang to assemble in the western parade square. 346 00:25:33,760 --> 00:25:36,800 I wish to personally inspect the drills. 347 00:25:38,670 --> 00:25:42,070 Your Excellency, Xuchang originally had 40,000 men stationed. 348 00:25:42,470 --> 00:25:46,540 After the western expedition, we have only 20,000 soldiers left. 349 00:25:47,080 --> 00:25:48,510 We don't have 30,000. 350 00:25:48,640 --> 00:25:50,810 Then mobilize some from Ye or Luoyang. 351 00:25:50,950 --> 00:25:52,580 March them through the night. 352 00:25:58,590 --> 00:26:01,490 Right now, all the contingents are very tired. 353 00:26:01,590 --> 00:26:04,260 They still must drill, no matter how tired they are! 354 00:26:04,390 --> 00:26:06,290 If the enemy attacked tonight, 355 00:26:06,390 --> 00:26:07,660 will we say "We're tired." 356 00:26:07,800 --> 00:26:09,700 Please come back tomorrow?" 357 00:26:09,800 --> 00:26:11,070 Inform the generals. 358 00:26:13,600 --> 00:26:15,770 I want the drill to be awe-inspiring. 359 00:26:17,040 --> 00:26:20,240 Anyone who is late or acts without conviction will be 360 00:26:21,240 --> 00:26:23,440 considered to have lost a battle and punished. 361 00:26:23,550 --> 00:26:24,410 Yes, sir. 362 00:26:51,970 --> 00:26:54,710 Master Zhang, His Excellency is busy with military affairs. 363 00:26:54,810 --> 00:26:56,810 He must receive you here. 364 00:26:58,650 --> 00:27:02,980 Master Yang is too polite. The guest should always abide by the host's convenience. 365 00:27:03,390 --> 00:27:04,320 Over here. 366 00:27:16,770 --> 00:27:19,570 Master Zhang, this way. 367 00:27:20,570 --> 00:27:21,540 After you. 368 00:27:25,610 --> 00:27:26,510 Please. 369 00:27:31,950 --> 00:27:35,720 Zhang Song, Assistant Inspector of Yi, pays his respects to Your Excellency. 370 00:27:40,960 --> 00:27:42,490 Assistant Inspector Zhang, 371 00:27:43,560 --> 00:27:47,490 have you seen an army in the Riverlands as impressive as mine? 372 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:52,070 Liu Zhang is a virtuous lord, and rules his land with kindness. 373 00:27:52,200 --> 00:27:55,270 Hence, I've never seen soldiers like yours there. 374 00:27:57,740 --> 00:27:59,310 What do you mean by that? 375 00:27:59,440 --> 00:28:01,510 Are you implying I lack virtue? 376 00:28:03,380 --> 00:28:07,050 Zhang Song dares not offend your prowess, sir. 377 00:28:08,780 --> 00:28:09,750 Zhang Song. 378 00:28:11,650 --> 00:28:14,320 I view the other warlords as mere weeds. 379 00:28:14,890 --> 00:28:18,630 Wherever my army marches, conquered land and victories follow. 380 00:28:19,030 --> 00:28:22,600 Those who submit to me live, while those who defy me die. 381 00:28:22,700 --> 00:28:24,060 Do you understand? 382 00:28:25,330 --> 00:28:26,030 I do. 383 00:28:27,100 --> 00:28:29,500 Your Excellency leads armies with such talent. 384 00:28:29,640 --> 00:28:34,910 all who oppose wherever you pass. 385 00:28:29,640 --> 00:28:34,910 Your army is ever victorious, vanquishing 386 00:28:35,210 --> 00:28:37,510 How could I not be aware of this? 387 00:28:38,850 --> 00:28:39,880 For example... 388 00:28:40,020 --> 00:28:43,280 your battle against Lu Bu at Puyang, 389 00:28:43,420 --> 00:28:46,150 or the day you attacked Zhang Xiu in Wancheng, 390 00:28:46,290 --> 00:28:50,160 or your encounter with Zhou Yu at Red Cliff, and meeting with Guan Yu at Huarong. 391 00:28:50,260 --> 00:28:52,530 Or when you cut off your beard at Tong Pass, 392 00:28:52,660 --> 00:28:56,060 or when you had to flee from arrows in a boat at the Wei River? 393 00:28:56,200 --> 00:28:58,330 Brazen pedant! How dare you! 394 00:28:58,470 --> 00:29:00,000 Men! Behead him! 395 00:28:59,500 --> 00:29:00,430 Yes, sir! 396 00:29:00,070 --> 00:29:00,900 Your Excellency. 397 00:29:01,040 --> 00:29:04,170 Zhang Song is rude, but he traveled far to pay tribute to us. 398 00:29:04,310 --> 00:29:07,070 If we behead him, we may lose the support of our vassal states! 399 00:29:07,180 --> 00:29:08,240 Your Excellency, 400 00:29:08,780 --> 00:29:11,480 emissaries are never killed, even in times of war. 401 00:29:11,580 --> 00:29:14,780 Moreover, Liu Zhang dispatched Zhang Song here to mend ties. 402 00:29:16,550 --> 00:29:21,120 This lowly pedant's presumptuous attitude and arrogance is hateful indeed. 403 00:29:21,260 --> 00:29:23,390 If not for these two men here, 404 00:29:23,530 --> 00:29:24,690 you'd be dead. 405 00:29:25,460 --> 00:29:26,690 Men. 406 00:29:26,190 --> 00:29:27,190 Yes, sir! 407 00:29:26,930 --> 00:29:29,000 Have him driven out with sticks. 408 00:29:28,060 --> 00:29:29,000 Yes, sir! 409 00:29:40,280 --> 00:29:43,240 Has the Assistant Inspector from Yi left? 410 00:29:44,110 --> 00:29:46,450 After the rebuke from Your Excellency, 411 00:29:46,680 --> 00:29:50,550 he returned to the guest house, packed, and left via the southern gate. 412 00:29:51,320 --> 00:29:55,690 Good riddance. When irritating pests depart, good things are bound to come. 413 00:29:59,990 --> 00:30:03,100 Your Excellency, why do you insult Zhang Song so? 414 00:30:03,200 --> 00:30:04,800 I really don't understand. 415 00:30:07,300 --> 00:30:11,270 If you also cannot understand, then this plan is truly a success. 416 00:30:12,440 --> 00:30:16,980 Think about it. After Ma Chao was defeated, he sought refuge with Zhang Lu of Hanzhong. 417 00:30:17,750 --> 00:30:21,580 If Zhang Lu wants to keep Hanzhong safe, he has two options. 418 00:30:22,380 --> 00:30:25,990 The first is to surrender. The second is to conquer the Riverlands. 419 00:30:26,690 --> 00:30:29,920 Right now, Zhang Lu has Ma Chao under his wing. 420 00:30:30,360 --> 00:30:31,930 He'll never surrender to me. 421 00:30:32,060 --> 00:30:35,100 His only choice is to conquer the Riverlands. 422 00:30:35,960 --> 00:30:39,230 Liu Zhang has not paid tribute to the court for years. 423 00:30:39,670 --> 00:30:42,700 Suddenly, he dispatches an emissary to pay tribute. 424 00:30:43,040 --> 00:30:46,010 Are his intentions not obvious? 425 00:30:50,080 --> 00:30:52,180 Liu Zhang must fear Zhang Lu. 426 00:30:52,580 --> 00:30:55,080 He fears Ma Chao attacking him as well. 427 00:30:55,180 --> 00:30:59,190 Hence, he sent Zhang Song to request Your Excellency to attack Zhang Lu 428 00:30:59,320 --> 00:31:00,750 to save himself. 429 00:31:00,890 --> 00:31:03,820 I can neither accept nor reject his request. 430 00:31:04,260 --> 00:31:08,030 My only option is to make him leave in anger. 431 00:31:04,260 --> 00:31:08,030 I face a dilemma. 432 00:31:08,700 --> 00:31:11,170 Your Excellency, why can't you agree to help? 433 00:31:11,600 --> 00:31:14,700 Why do you refuse to ally and attack Hanzhong together? 434 00:31:14,800 --> 00:31:17,140 Not only can we obtain Hanzhong, 435 00:31:17,470 --> 00:31:19,510 but we can eliminate Ma Chao. 436 00:31:19,610 --> 00:31:20,270 Well? 437 00:31:20,410 --> 00:31:23,310 We have already established our overall policies. 438 00:31:24,610 --> 00:31:27,850 We shall abstain from warfare for now before heading out again. 439 00:31:27,980 --> 00:31:29,120 It's once said, 440 00:31:29,250 --> 00:31:32,690 One will lose 8,000 men to kill 10,000 of his enemy. 441 00:31:33,820 --> 00:31:35,690 Looking at our current strength, 442 00:31:36,090 --> 00:31:39,130 we can take down Hanzhong if we use all our effort. 443 00:31:39,960 --> 00:31:44,160 However, if Sun Quan and Liu Bei besiege us in a joint attack, 444 00:31:44,900 --> 00:31:46,570 Xuchang will be in danger. 445 00:31:46,670 --> 00:31:49,800 Therefore, we should wait for the right opportunity. 446 00:31:50,540 --> 00:31:51,610 Moreover, 447 00:31:52,410 --> 00:31:55,140 since our overall policies are already established, 448 00:31:55,640 --> 00:31:57,540 we should not suddenly alter them. 449 00:31:57,650 --> 00:32:01,220 I see... Your Excellency does not wish to go to war. 450 00:32:01,650 --> 00:32:04,390 Yet you do not want him to see that we cannot. 451 00:32:04,520 --> 00:32:08,160 You used the army drill to showcase our prowess to intimidate him. 452 00:32:08,420 --> 00:32:11,730 Zhang Song has a face that no one could appreciate. 453 00:32:12,430 --> 00:32:16,930 His intentions are most devious, and he is a boisterous fool. 454 00:32:17,030 --> 00:32:18,770 He is opportunistic. 455 00:32:20,970 --> 00:32:22,540 I don't like him. 456 00:32:42,360 --> 00:32:43,360 Sir, 457 00:32:43,560 --> 00:32:45,130 Yizhou is in the west.. 458 00:32:45,260 --> 00:32:47,090 Why do you keep looking east? 459 00:32:47,700 --> 00:32:50,460 I boasted*to his lordship that 460 00:32:51,100 --> 00:32:54,570 I would persuade Cao Cao to lead his army to attack Hanzhong. 461 00:32:54,670 --> 00:32:59,940 But I've returned empty-handed. The officials in Shu will scoff at me. 462 00:33:00,080 --> 00:33:02,410 I'm too embarrassed to see his lordship. 463 00:33:02,540 --> 00:33:05,010 I intended to present Cao Cao the Riverlands, 464 00:33:05,110 --> 00:33:08,450 but I did not expect him to be such a petty person. 465 00:33:08,780 --> 00:33:10,080 Cao Cao is arrogant. 466 00:33:10,220 --> 00:33:12,850 Even his attendants demanded bribes from me. 467 00:33:12,990 --> 00:33:15,760 How can he be fit to be the prime minister? 468 00:33:16,290 --> 00:33:18,660 He cannot remain in power forever. 469 00:33:18,990 --> 00:33:21,160 Sir, lets return to Yizhou. 470 00:33:23,730 --> 00:33:25,800 What's this place in front of us? 471 00:33:27,640 --> 00:33:29,270 We should be in Yunzhou now. 472 00:33:31,410 --> 00:33:34,010 Then we're not far from Liu Bei's territory. 473 00:33:34,780 --> 00:33:38,150 We must be careful not to expose our identities. 474 00:33:39,580 --> 00:33:42,050 If we encounter the armies of Jing, 475 00:33:42,920 --> 00:33:45,720 we'll tell them we're merchants from the Riverlands. 476 00:33:46,290 --> 00:33:47,920 Why so cautious, sir? 477 00:33:48,360 --> 00:33:51,960 Our lordship and Liu Bei are of the same imperial line. 478 00:33:52,660 --> 00:33:54,730 We have ignored Liu Bei, 479 00:33:55,200 --> 00:33:58,630 and sought the Han traitor Cao Cao for help instead. 480 00:33:59,970 --> 00:34:03,940 If Liu Bei discovers this, he will bear a grudge against us. 481 00:34:10,580 --> 00:34:13,380 Assistant Inspector of Yizhou, with such a demeanor. 482 00:34:13,680 --> 00:34:16,480 you do not resemble a Riverlands merchant at all! 483 00:34:22,460 --> 00:34:24,320 May I request your name? 484 00:34:25,730 --> 00:34:29,700 I am Pang Tong, styled Shiyuan. My nickname is Fledgling Phoenix. 485 00:34:31,100 --> 00:34:33,130 Let me introduce these men to you. 486 00:34:33,270 --> 00:34:37,040 That gentleman over there is General Guan Yunchang from Jingzhou. 487 00:34:37,770 --> 00:34:41,110 The other gentleman is General Zhang Yide from Nanjun. 488 00:34:42,680 --> 00:34:46,480 Oh the gracious heavens, they are here for... 489 00:34:47,380 --> 00:34:52,590 We're here under Imperial Uncle Liu's orders to wait for your arrival Master Zhang. 490 00:34:55,220 --> 00:34:57,260 I'm not Zhang Song. 491 00:34:57,930 --> 00:35:02,430 My humble surname is Zhuang. I'm a merchant from the Riverlands. 492 00:35:08,770 --> 00:35:11,140 Brother Yongnian, please stop pretending. 493 00:35:11,610 --> 00:35:15,910 My lordship already knew about your journey to Xuchang to pay tribute. 494 00:35:16,280 --> 00:35:19,210 He had ordered his second and third brothers, 495 00:35:19,680 --> 00:35:20,910 and me as well, 496 00:35:21,050 --> 00:35:24,180 to meet up with you so far from our base. 497 00:35:24,750 --> 00:35:27,550 Brother Yongnian, please follow us. 498 00:35:30,160 --> 00:35:32,960 Why does the Imperial Uncle wish to intercept me? 499 00:35:35,100 --> 00:35:37,330 Though Cao Cao could not pay tribute. 500 00:35:37,670 --> 00:35:41,340 my lord, on the other hand, is hospitable and loves guests. 501 00:35:42,900 --> 00:35:45,340 Brother Yongnian, please come with us. 502 00:35:46,410 --> 00:35:48,110 Sir, please board the carriage. 503 00:35:48,810 --> 00:35:50,740 Sir, please board. 504 00:35:51,910 --> 00:35:52,780 Please. 505 00:36:22,040 --> 00:36:23,710 No rest for the traitors! 506 00:36:24,180 --> 00:36:25,910 No retreat for the Han! 507 00:36:26,380 --> 00:36:28,180 No rest for the traitors! 508 00:36:28,450 --> 00:36:30,280 No retreat for the Han! 509 00:36:30,620 --> 00:36:32,420 No rest for the traitors! 510 00:36:32,690 --> 00:36:34,320 No retreat for the Han! 511 00:36:34,520 --> 00:36:35,990 After you. Master Zhang. 512 00:36:37,560 --> 00:36:40,990 Liu Bei's aspiration lives up to his reputation. 513 00:36:49,640 --> 00:36:52,940 I, Liu Bei, Protector of Jing, humbly welcome Master Zhang. 514 00:37:05,490 --> 00:37:09,320 I'm just a nobody. How could I accept such a welcome from you, Imperial Uncle? 515 00:37:09,920 --> 00:37:14,900 I have never witnessed such a grand display in all my time upon this earth. 516 00:37:15,500 --> 00:37:18,830 Your name rings like brilliant thunder bursting in my ears. 517 00:37:19,270 --> 00:37:22,070 I regret that mountains and rivers kept us apart. 518 00:37:22,200 --> 00:37:23,840 I heard you were returning, 519 00:37:23,970 --> 00:37:26,410 and ordered Yunchang and Yide to meet you. 520 00:37:26,540 --> 00:37:29,240 If we offended you in any way, please forgive us. 521 00:37:30,510 --> 00:37:35,150 Please take a rest in our humble abode. and allow me to convey my respects to you. 522 00:37:35,250 --> 00:37:37,020 It would be my greatest honor. 523 00:37:38,690 --> 00:37:43,590 I'm extremely touched by your magnificent welcome, sir. 524 00:37:44,890 --> 00:37:48,100 But this fantastic ceremony fits not even the state. 525 00:37:48,900 --> 00:37:51,330 I do not deserve such an honor. 526 00:37:56,440 --> 00:37:58,140 As a talent of this land. 527 00:37:58,270 --> 00:38:00,170 it's only fitting for you. 528 00:38:00,310 --> 00:38:03,110 Your lord, Liu Jiyu, is my cousin of the imperial house. 529 00:38:03,210 --> 00:38:04,810 Meeting you today 530 00:38:04,950 --> 00:38:07,480 is as good as meeting my cousin. 531 00:38:08,580 --> 00:38:09,650 This way. 532 00:38:10,690 --> 00:38:13,350 After you, sir. 533 00:38:18,360 --> 00:38:19,190 Cao 534 00:38:22,330 --> 00:38:23,800 This flag is... 535 00:38:24,870 --> 00:38:28,970 This flag was obtained when we fought Cao Cao's army at Red Cliff. 536 00:38:30,170 --> 00:38:32,940 Under my feet is Cao Caos,main standard. 537 00:38:34,610 --> 00:38:36,480 There lies Cao Ren's banner, 538 00:38:36,610 --> 00:38:38,150 Zhang Liao's flag of command, 539 00:38:38,750 --> 00:38:40,480 and Xu Chu's camp flag. 540 00:38:41,350 --> 00:38:42,550 Brother Yongnian, 541 00:38:43,350 --> 00:38:45,450 if not for my second brother's mercy, 542 00:38:45,550 --> 00:38:48,320 Cao Cao would have been my prisoner now. 543 00:38:49,390 --> 00:38:53,790 Today, I use these flags belonging to Cao Cao's army to pave a way for you. 544 00:38:54,200 --> 00:38:57,930 I humbly request that you to step on the flags as you enter the city. 545 00:38:58,070 --> 00:39:00,970 I initially perceived.Cao Cao tc^be a visionary lord. 546 00:39:01,670 --> 00:39:06,110 Today, I finally realize that you are the true hero of this world 547 00:39:07,280 --> 00:39:10,810 The traitor Cao Cao is helpless when he encounters your army. 548 00:39:11,310 --> 00:39:15,020 The lands of Han will eventually be in yours, Imperial Uncle! 549 00:39:15,750 --> 00:39:18,220 You exaggerate. I do not deserve your praise. 550 00:39:19,720 --> 00:39:20,920 This way, sir. 551 00:39:31,030 --> 00:39:31,970 Yongnian, 552 00:39:32,330 --> 00:39:35,500 your bravery, loyalty, and virtue will go down in history. 553 00:39:35,600 --> 00:39:37,300 I toast to you. Cheers. 554 00:39:39,870 --> 00:39:40,640 Cheers! 555 00:39:45,910 --> 00:39:48,380 Master Zhang, let me toast to you also. 556 00:39:51,520 --> 00:39:53,590 All right! Let's cheers! 557 00:39:57,390 --> 00:40:00,960 I'm most impressed with people like you, Master Zhang. 558 00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:03,630 Come, let me toast to you too, sir. 559 00:40:04,070 --> 00:40:07,070 For every cup you drink, I shall drink three. 560 00:40:07,440 --> 00:40:08,200 Cheers! 561 00:40:09,140 --> 00:40:11,840 No, no, no! General Zhang. 562 00:40:12,270 --> 00:40:16,180 I can't drink any more at all. I'm too drunk to continue. 563 00:40:19,050 --> 00:40:21,880 Sir, you're not looking down on a man like me, are you? 564 00:40:22,850 --> 00:40:24,450 Oh, no, of course not. 565 00:40:25,520 --> 00:40:26,850 I'm really drunk. 566 00:40:27,160 --> 00:40:29,290 Sir, you were fearless of Cao Cao. 567 00:40:30,360 --> 00:40:32,390 Why fear a mere cup of wine? 568 00:40:33,090 --> 00:40:34,290 Come, cheers! 569 00:40:36,130 --> 00:40:38,230 Ah, very well, then! Cheers! 570 00:40:38,670 --> 00:40:40,000 Cheers! 571 00:40:39,200 --> 00:40:40,000 Cheers!