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Arsenal Military Academy

Episode 16

Don't walk so fast!

Wait for me.

Girl.

Wait for me.

Chick.

Wait for me. Don't go.

This really is: "Female merchants (courtesans) know not the woe and hatred of their fallen nation,"

"still singing the Backyard Flower song across the river." [ Tang Poet, Du Mu - Mooring on River Qinghuai ]

Our country is at stake. We're facing a serious crisis.

At this time, you joined the army.

You are setting a good example for others.

There are many ways to be patriotic, through your feelings or through your actions.

You studied abroad in Japan.

Obtaining knowledge is also a form of patriotism.

You're quite observant.

As stated in Han Feizi, [ A book of Legalist Philosophy by political philosopher Han Fei during the Warring States Period ]

"In good times, the rulers favor those who are reputable."

"However, when there is a crisis, they will depend only on soldiers and armors."

All these years, there was no lack of intellects in China.

What we do lack is someone like you, Student Xie.

Someone who dares to sacrifice himself during this time and joins the army in order to protect our country.

Since you think so highly of military academies, why don't you forego education and join the army instead?

That's the reason why I returned.

Really?

That's wonderful.

Maybe we'll be classmates.

That could happen.

Our country is facing impending danger, and our people's lives are at stake.

Education?

What's the use of an education?

You can't say that.

It is still useful to learn to be useful, and to study to advance our knowledge.

Are you saying that all those years we spent studying abroad in Japan was a complete waste of time?

Japan is near us and we have similar cultures.

Learning from each other for progress is quite normal.

Do you have a different idea, Student Xie?

We are peers.

We're just having a casual chat during this long and boring trip.

Student Xie, you are welcome to speak your mind.

I think...

back then, Japan was victorious against China in the Sino-Japanese War.

Then it went on to conquer Korea.

It even beat Russia in the northeast.

Japan has been invincible in East Asia.

Even though Japan itself is quite small, it is very ambitious.

Under the current situation,

I don't think it's right to hold the ideal of studying from each other for mutual progress.

He's right.

You are right.

I really don't know much. I was just rambling.

These years, reports of demise of nations are everywhere.

It's true that this isn't anything new to the public.

However, most people are just talk.

When speaking of great vision and profound insight, each is stronger than the other,

but very few of them actually put those words into action.

That year, our government helped Japan fight against Russia.

That was no different from "having the wolf chase out the tiger." [ Figuratively: Replacing one enemy with another ]

Right now, the situation in Feng'an is quite complicated.

Student Xie, you chose to join the army voluntarily at this time.

Obviously, you're not just someone who talks the talk.

You're overpraising me.

After arriving in Beijing, there will be events for us to meet with students from other schools there.

If you're interested, you're welcome to join us.

Okay.

If you're free, you can come visit me at my home as well.

You needed something?

Take a look at this.

The entire newspaper is filled with sensational news regarding you and that actress.

I can't relax even when reading the newspaper.

Really?

Let me see if I look handsome in the photos.

I look so ugly.

Was that all you needed me for?

If there's nothing else, I'm going back now.

Wait a moment.

Have a seat.

Your mother has arrived in Beijing to see your younger sister.

I am leaving for Beijing today by train as well.

Don't cause trouble at home during this time, okay?

Beijing?

I want to go as well.

Why do you want to go there?

I'm bored here. There's no point in staying here alone.

Even you will feel bored?

Wait for me. I'll pack my belongings.

The train is leaving in the afternoon. You don't need to rush.

Xiang Xiang, you're back?

Give it to me.

It's mine.

Xiang Xiang, you're back?

Push me.

Go over there.

Fine.

Xiang Xiang, you're back?

Uncle, hello.

You've gotten darker and thinner.

Are you overwhelmed by the homework at school?

Mother.

Save this for later.

I am slimmer.

What do you mean you're slimmer?

Is the food at your school not good?

It's quite good.

Xiang Xiang,

The situation in Feng'an is not peaceful right now.

I heard from your father that

the Japanese have once again sent over the Twenty-One Demands to the Chinese government

and sent even more reinforcements to Feng'an.

Lately, I keep seeing students protesting on the streets,

and proclaiming, "War is coming! War is coming! War is coming!"

Your father and I are extremely worried about you.

You can study anywhere.

Why must you stay in Feng'an?

Mother.

By the way.

your Uncle Sun has returned from Nanjing

and is currently teaching at Zhongshan Medical University.

Your father visited him just now.

Why don't you... come back and study here in Beijing?

Mother,

I want to stay in Feng'an.

But...

Mother,

I know what I'm doing.

Please let me stay there.

Elder Brother passed away there.

I always feel like

I'm closer to him when I'm there.

Xiang Xiang.

Xiang Xiang.

Open the door.

Hi.

Xiang Xiang,

who's at the door?

He got the wrong house.

The wrong house?

Isn't he still there? Move.

Open the door.

Uncle Xie,

hello.

You are...?

He is my classmate.

You are studying at an all girls school.

Why would you have a male classmate?

Tan Xiaojun is my friend.

I met Xie Xiang through Tan Xiaojun.

I'm here on a business trip with my father this time.

I came especially to pay a visit. I'm sorry if I've offended you in any way.

I see.

Come.

- Come in. - Okay.

This is...

Auntie, hello.

He is Xiaojun's friend.

Xiaojun's friend?

I am also Xie Xiang's friend.

Auntie, sorry for my abrupt visit.

Here are some gifts for you.

Don't just stand there. Come in.

Come. Come in and have a seat.

Please sit.

After you, Uncle.

Okay.

Tell me,

who is he?

He is a friend of Xiaojun's.

Why would Xiaojun's friend come to our home?

You're not a very good liar.

Tell me the truth.

Are you in a romantic relationship with him?

Is he the reason why you don't want to come back to Beijing?

Mother, what are you saying?

I'm in a romantic relationship?

Even if I am in a romantic relationship, it wouldn't be with him.

So why did he come to our home and even brought so many gifts?

How would I know?

Yunzhi! Yunzhi,

bring us some tea.

Coming. Coming.

I'll talk to you about this again later.

So your father is Vice Minister Gu?

He often talks to me about you, Uncle Xie.

He tells me that Uncle Xie has broad and profound knowledge,

that you are a pillar in Beijing's education and its academic circle,

and that you are a great role model for the younger generation.

I've always admired you.

Your articles in the North Sea Daily

and Eastern Morning News , I've read them all.

Especially the latest one,

the article about the origin of the accumulation of capital in Western society,

is really amazing and thought-provoking.

My father especially brought that newspaper to Beijing with him.

He said he wanted to show it to the officials who neglect their duties

for them to know what true words of wisdom look like.

I'm flattered.

Is Gu Yanzhen crazy?

Where did he find such stuff?

Vice Minister Gu is one of the people I have utmost respect for.

The Japanese has been pushing us to sign unequal demands lately.

It was Mr. Gu who helped us overcome the situation each time.

If the government had more officials like Vice Minister Gu,

then our country would have hope.

No,

Uncle Xie, you're being too modest.

My father always says that he is just an ordinary official.

Intellects like you, on the other hand, are the real hope of our country,

especially during such chaotic times.

Even 100 officials can't compare to one intellect

because officials can only work on the conflict in front of them

and come up with a temporary resolution.

However, people like you, Uncle Xie,

can see through the darkness and guide us to a new and correct direction.

What a bootlicker.

Student Gu.

Auntie, just call me Yanzhen.

Student Gu,

how did you meet Xiang Xiang?

Previously, Xiaojun organized a trip.

I met Xie Xiang then.

I see.

Auntie, have you ever been to Feng'an?

No.

Auntie, you must be from the south, right?

Yes.

I'm from Zhenjiang, Jiangsu.

No wonder. Jiangsu is known for their beautiful women

and Auntie is also well-educated.

No wonder you give off such a unique feeling.

From the moment I entered your home,

after seeing how your home is furnished and decorated, I knew

that the mistress of this home must be someone who is well-educated, elegant, and beautiful.

This child has a real gift of gab.

Yes.

Don't leave this afternoon. Stay here for lunch.

I'll go prepare it now.

No!

Okay!

I'm glad to accept your invitation.

Thank you, Uncle and Auntie.

Come, have a cup of tea.

Okay.

Who asked you to come to my home?

Why are you here?

I'm here to visit your parents.

Who asked you to do that?

We're classmates.

We even live in the same room. We're as close as real "brothers".

Isn't visiting a "brother's" parents

quite normal?

You...

Hush.

Be quiet. Don't let your parents know.

Jerk.

I know.

You are doing this on purpose.

You saw through me.

You're intentionally making me suffer.

School is on break so I returned home, yet you're making things difficult for me on purpose.

It's strange that you're not at all happy to see me.

I thought you would miss me.

Who would miss you?

Actually,

I just wanted to see

the parents who brought up a daughter who disguises herself as a man in order to attend military school...

the parents who brought up a daughter who disguises herself as a man in order to attend military school,

what kind of people are they?

It's none of your business.

Leave immediately after lunch.

Do you hear me?

Depends on my mood.

Gu Yanzhen!

All right. Fine.

Your parents don't know that we've been "living together" for a while.

Why would they ask me to stay?

I have no excuse to stay even if I wanted to.

Mind your words.

Who has been "living together" with you?

You look quite good in woman's clothes.

But I can't really see anything.

It seems that menswear suits you more.

Xiang Xiang.

Student Gu, it's time for lunch.

Coming.

I'm going to have lunch.

Are you coming?

We didn't know you would come today, so we didn't prepare anything special.

- These are just some homecooked dishes. - Quite good.

Here. It's coming.

Here.

Have a seat.

Okay.

These are just some homecooked dishes.

Help yourself.

It smells amazing.

I wanted to be more polite since it's my first visit,

but these dishes look amazing so I might end up stuffing my face later.

Please forgive me for my rudeness.

If you like them, then just eat more.

Make yourself at home.

Can you drink?

Yes. Yes, I can.

Even if I can't drink, I wouldn't refuse it from you.

That's good.

Uncle, let me do it.

Xiang Xiang,

how can you let our guest pour the liquor?

Let me do it.

Father.

Come.

Uncle Xie, I'd like to offer a toast to you first.

I wish you and Auntie good health, and may all your wishes come true.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Sit down.

Come, have a seat.

Eat. Don't just drink.

Okay, then I'll help myself.

Yes, please do.

I'm very happy that you like my cooking.

I just don't know whether or not you are used to these dishes.

So delicious.

Auntie, with your cooking skills, you can start a restaurant here in Beijing.

I just casually cooked some dishes.

These can't be considered skillful.

Auntie, you're being modest.

I've tasted the cooking of the royal chefs of the Qing Dynasty before.

From what I can tell, their skills aren't even close to Auntie's.

Really?

Aren't you done?

Your flattery is getting way out of hand.

- Xiang Xiang. - Okay.

Mind your manners.

Mother,

how can you two continue to listen to his exaggeration?

Xiao Gu is being polite!

Unlike you.

Look at you.

You've gotten out of hand after leaving for a year.

Xie Xiang is still young.

She'll get better eventually.

She's not young anymore.

You are not much older than her.

However,

your speech and behavior

are much better than hers.

It's our fault for having pampered her.

Yes.

Eat. Eat some more.

- Help yourself. - Okay.

Who let you in here?

Quickly. Get out.

So this is your room?

It's so small.

Of course, it's much smaller than your mansion.

Hurry up and get out.

I'm telling you to get out, do you hear me?

Uncle and Auntie, I need to leave now.

There's no need to send me off.

Will you be spending a few more days in Beijing?

Come and visit if you have time.

Okay.

Auntie's cooking was so delicious.

I will frequently think about this place.

Xiang Xiang, see Xiao Gu out.

He's already an adult. Do I still need to see him off?

You really don't know how to be polite.

This is his first time here and he is also our guest.

How could you treat our guest this way?

That's right.

All right. All right.

I'll see him out.

Are you coming?

Uncle, Auntie,

I'm leaving.

Goodbye.

See you.

Let's go.

Hello, Ms. Hong.

Why are you walking so fast?

All right, go on alone from here.

Don't be so heartless.

I saw you off at the train station when you left.

Who told you to spout nonsense at my home?

Did I go to your home?

You are welcome to come.

What a pain.

I'll be staying in Beijing for a few more days. I'll treat you to a meal!

Thanks, but that's not necessary.

Don't worry about it.

Tomorrow morning at 8 a.m., I'll be waiting here for you.

If you don't show up,

I'll come find you at your home.

Gu Yanzhen, don't take things too far!

I'll take that as a "yes" then.

See you tomorrow.

How are things going?

Miss, don't worry.

Everything is under our control.

What about those students?

They've arrived.

Our men have infiltrated them

and are keeping a close eye on them.

Once they meet up in Beijing,

they will all die here.

Since these students

didn't know their place

and came all the way to Beijing to die,

then let's send them on their way.

He asked me to come, but he isn't here?

Run?

How dare you run?

Dodging?

You're dodging?

Dodging?

Dodging?

I'll throw an even bigger one.

How old are you?

Still playing such childish games with a child?

Aren't you embarrassed?

I haven't been back in a year.

Beijing hasn't changed.

What change can it have?

If there's nothing else, then I'm going to head back.

My mother is waiting for me to eat breakfast with her.

Okay.

I'm hungry as well. Let's eat at your home.

You don't want me to go?

That's easy.

Just eat with me.

Jerk.

A callous is forming in my ears from hearing you say that all the time.

What do you want to eat?

It's so cold.

How about hotpot?

He Xing Restaurant

or Tan Restaurant?

How about roast duck?

Fu Lin Restaurant

or Bargain Tavern?

Choose one.

Choose something.

Stop being so quiet.

Barbecue, sheep soup,

or western food?

French food?

Japanese food?

I want soy bean milk and fried dough.

Can't you change it to something else?

I can't eat those!

Eat it or not.

Enjoy your food.

Thank you.

This isn't meant for humans.

Starve if you don't want to eat.

Fellow students, hello.

I am Lin Xianwei.

Nice to meet you.

I am Chen Rong.

This is my classmate, Lu Yong.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

These students are the primary members of our group.

Nice to meet you.

Are all our members here?

No.

As a safety precaution, only the primary members of our group came.

Others are awaiting orders at the rest area.

Okay.

This is not a good place for talking.

Let's head over to Lu Yong's home first.

Is it convenient for us to go there?

Yes.

There's no one else at home besides me.

It's quiet and desolate over there,

so it'll be safe.

Our classmates are also waiting for us there.

Okay.

- Let's go. - Let's go. Okay.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

Where are we?

Would you like to go in and rest for a bit?

Does anyone live here normally?

No.

Then why is it so clean?

The servants come here and clean every once in a while.

Come in.

- Is this your family photo? - Yes.

You were quite handsome when you were young.

Of course.

I don't have a photo of my mother.

This may be the last one.

Your mother...

She passed away

when I was eight.

I'm sorry.

You don't need to apologize.

Don't look at me like that.

My stepmother treats me very well,

unlike my mother.

This house is filled with things she used to hit me with.

My mother hit me a lot as well.

Only biological mothers would do that.

It proves that she loves you.

Really?

Your mother is quite beautiful.

Yes.

She was showing off her beauty her entire life.

She passed away at the prime of her beauty.

I guess you can say she fulfilled her wish.

Hold onto it for me.

Give it back to me when we go back to school.

Why don't you hold onto it yourself?

I'm afraid that I'll lose it.

Don't blame me if I lose it.

Try it and see.

Student Lin,

everybody,

welcome back to our country.

Danger is in people's hearts.

On behalf of the students in Beijing,

I thank you all.

Student Chen, this is what we should do.

Our country is in imminent danger.

Our young generation should do our best to protect our country and people.

There are so many musical instruments.

You can even play the piano?

Of course.

Who am I?

Is there anything I don't know how to do?

Play a song for me then.

Why should I play just because you told me to?

I knew you were just bragging!

My mother didn't know how to do anything,

but she liked celebrating birthdays.

Every birthday, she'd buy a musical instrument.

In our family,

"Happy Birthday" means "I love you."

But she could dance.

Does that still work?

I don't know.

Do you know how to dance?

Yes.

Dance with me.

Why should I dance just because you told me to?

Everybody,

the Twenty-One Demands put forward by the Japanese

is a humiliation to our country.

Looking back at the insults from the past hundred years,

none is equal to the one we are facing now.

If this continues,

the pain and suffering of our country will be upon us.

Guangzhou, Shanghai,

Hong Kong,

Nanjing, and Wuhan,

are filled with people marching

and protesting.

So,

as students who returned from studying abroad in Japan,

we want to join forces with the students of Beijing

to make our voices heard,

telling the weak government that we will never compromise.

Never compromise.

Never compromise.

This will be the route of our march.

We will leave from the west exit of Beijing's Legation Quarter and head north,

passing Wealth Road, White Horse Lane

and Beigang Street,

marching until we reach Tan Restaurant.

We need to contact the students from every school,

we should wear our respective school uniforms, and make signs.

The signs must be on topic, opposing the signing of the Twenty-One Demands

and the Japanese occupation of Qingdao.

Hurry.

These are the signatures of all the students who studied abroad in Japan.

Although we are insignificant people,

we all have great ambitions.

We can show our ambitions through this blood letter.

Hurry. Leave first.

Lu Yong!

Run!

I'm going to kill you!

Lin Xianwei?

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

We are all patriotic students.

These are all killers who were sent by the Japanese.

Lu Yong.

Lu Yong.

Lu Yong.

Lu Yong!

Hurry up.

How dare you arrest me?

Are you blind?

Move!

Hurry.

What are you doing?

Don't mess with her!

Do you want to die?

Stop wasting time and talking nonsense!

Arrest them.

Move!

It was the Japanese!

Didn't you all see?

- The Japanese killed my classmates! - Move.

- Hurry up. - It was the Japanese!

Get in. Go!

Hurry!

Hurry.

Get in.

Get in.

Miss, what should we do?

Go find Song Maogong.

Yes.

We didn't kill them.

It was the Japanese.

My classmates are still alive!

Stop resisting!

Police!

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

I'm just worried that my family is worrying about me.

Don't worry.

I'll find a way out of here.

Student Xie.

Why did you disguise yourself as a man?

I have my reasons.

You don't need to worry too much.

This matter has nothing to do with the two of you.

You'll be released once they find out the truth.

When did you meet these students?

When I was on the train back to Beijing.

Don't be in much contact with them, understand?

Follow me out later.

They are good people.

We can't just leave them here.

There are many good people in this world.

Can you take care of all of them?

All right.

We can save them.

After I get out, I'll think of a way,

but you must first promise me

that you'll leave with me.

Instead of catching the murderers, you're

imprisoning us for no reason!

Is there still justice?

We are all patriotic students who just returned from studying abroad in Japan.

Let us go!

We didn't commit a crime!

You don't have the right to imprison us!

Let us go!

You don't have the right to imprison us!

Why are you being so noisy?

Let us go!

Why are you being so noisy?

Be quiet!

As for you,

stop causing trouble.

Why don't you students

live a peaceful life,

but insist on causing troubles all day?

What do you want to accomplish?

In order to catch you all,

I almost hurt my legs.

So many people died.

Such a huge incident occurred,

do you all still think of getting released?

We didn't kill them.

That's right. The Japanese did it.

We didn't kill others. Let us out!

The victims were all our classmates.

Why should I believe you?

We have evidence!

Evidence?

Whatever evidence you have will have to wait till the investigation is done.

What investigation?

Let us out!

- Calm down. - Is there still justice?

When is the trial then?

That's not something we can control.

If it's quick, then in 3 to 5 days.

If it's slow, then three to five months.

1 to 2 years could also be a possibility.

Just stay calm.

- You all– - You are all traitors!

- You are all traitors! - Traitors!

- Let us out! - Shut up!

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