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The fish that the Emperor and I had

was a present from Ji Yu.

She told me that it was her family

far away. From Huai Zhou to the Capital city.

I thought that since the fish is a rare speciality, so

I shared it with the Emperor.

(sounds like white bait) fish?

You and I shared it

But how is it the something happened to me but you are perfectly fine?

After that

After that, I felt that

I felt that, Emperor

gave me too little time

so..

so..

so what?

I heard from Ji Yu that

in the Western region, there is a kind of medication

after men use it..

couples become happier

it works wonderfully

What kind of medication?

It's...it's..

the deer powder (believed to improve the man's libido)

Guards!!

Search the place!

Is this the deer powder you were talking about?

Forgive me, Emperor

I am stupid. It is Ji Yu who told me. So,

I believed her

Emperor, forgive me.

Emperor, forgive me.

I didn't mean it, Emperor.

Ji Yu told you that there is such a kind of medication in this world

You dare to give it to me for consumption

Empress,

what audacity!!

Jiang Lu Hai

I'm here

Speedily send my decree to Yu Ling army, go to the Western region and apprehend the drug vendors and find the source of the medication

Yes

Empress, in order to satisfy your own selfish desires, you

dare to give me medication privately (without anyone's knowledge)

You are too bold and virtueless

You no longer hold the title of Empress. From today onwards,

you are sentenced to Qing Yuan court. Without my permission, for life,

you are not allowed to step out of the

court at all!

Emperor! Emperor! Emperor!

General, have some hot tea

General, is your body still feeling unwell?

Still feel a little weak in strength

Anything happening in the court lately?

After Ju Ping Guan came down, North Jiang region became West Xi's

largest grain bank

It was heard that the army of the West Xia is plundering the grain there

and bales of cloths too

North Jiang is Prince Qi's territory

He must have a hidden agenda or some ulterior motive

In collusion with the West Xia

After the death of Master Li

there must be someone to take full responsibility for the fake decree

General Lu came to the city on his own accord, to the loss of Yu Ping Guan

By military law should be punished,

But under such times, people are badly needed

Prince Qi suggested to allow General Lu to go in to redeem himself and the Emperor has approved

I hope that this time, when uncle goes this trip,

he will be able to redeem himself

Who is leading the army at this war?

Minister Fan

Minister Fan?

Exactly

That time when they were recalling your post, the ministers

are all of the same voice, agreeing.

To take away your power in the army. And now, at dire times like this,

none of them dares to go to lead the war

They push it to each other, acting in front of the Emperor, and send a scholar to lead the war

When there are so many ministers in the court, and not one is willing to be used,

perhaps Minister Fan is the best choice

This time, following Minister Fan to the war is

beside Kai Feng's many generals, there's also my dad

Good

That Tiger Qiu is able to be beside Minister Fan

I feel a little less worried

Let's have a feast tonight

To give your dad a farewell.

The wine is long gone. When is Xiao Xia Zi coming?

It's coming already, dad. Have some food, have some food.

Eat more. Let me peel the prawn for you.

Come, Xiao Xia Zi, pour a full cup for Tiger Qiu.

Eat more, eat more.

Pour more, pour more!

My dad is a very good drinker. Yeah!!

Eat some food. General.

Come, Tiger, this time as you invade into West Xia

You must courageously lead them in to kill the enemy

Set a good example. Don't worry,

my big axe has been sharpened till it's bright and shining. At war,

chop off more (enemy) heads

Come!

This time, I am not with the army

You must use your brain more, don't be impulsive in action

Ah Zhao is unwell, cannot drink anymore

Then, we drink. Dad, toast to you.

Wishing you a safe trip

Let me fill it for you

Girls, your dad spends the whole life in the war field

Don't know where I can see you girls

Dad

Although the West Xia is strong, they can't possibly be stronger than the Liao clan of yesteryear

The Liao army was well known for their fierce and courageous army

Dad is highly skilled in martial arts

You one person can behead a few tens of their heads!

Dad, this is a pyjamas that I have personally sewn for you.

You must wear it

Must not be like in the past, You go to bed butt naked!

Stop talking nonsense! So shameful!

See if you like them?

I have two virtuous daughters

Your knee was previously injured. Should not be exposed to cold. When you go out to war,

wear more.

Uhh??

How come there is another pair of pants here?

(tailor shop's label)

Zhang Shun Ji Tailor shop?

You rascals!

The General has been telling me that the girls in the Prince's house

are all gentle and capable.

I was even hoping that you girls would go over with the General, learn some girls' skills

But these are things you spend money to buy from the street

But you suddenly had to go to war

We don't even have enough time to sew for you, right?

I have tons of money in my wallet, why do I need you to buy for me?

Whoever marries the two of you is really unlucky!

When the matchmaker sees me, she turns around and runs away!

You have really shamed me!

Dad, I tell you, I am not wanting to get married!

The men look down on me? I look down on them!

Ask us to learn sewing in a few days? You think we are fairies?

This is our filial piety. You want to wear, wear. If not, done!

Done! Look, look!!

Rebelling are you? I've really spoilt the two of you!

General, send them back to the army camp for some training

I am no longer the General

At dire times like this,

My body is even acting up

I can't lift the sword, ride the horse into the war zone

The word General

I no longer deserve it

The Emperor took away your army power but he didn't take away

your title (Heavenly Grand General)

If other people want to gossip, let them be

I have been war with you for so many years

We eat meat and you will follow suit

We chew on tree bark, you will follow suit

You charge forward first, you fight in front

Your martial arts is higher than any one of us

The number of enemies you have killed is much more than all of us

In my heart and mind, you truly are the grand General

Others are not fit!

Tiger, you have had too much to drink

If you really respect the General,

you must be considerate of her. Don't talk about the sad things of the past

It makes me angry when you said that

I am dissatisfied

Tiger, I am reminding you again

When you go out to war, you must listen to General Liu

Don't be impulsive

I don't care. I am dissatisfied. I am dissatisfied today, dissatisfied tomorrow and even the day after!

Forever dissatisfied, dissatisfied, dissatisfied!

Dad. Tiger. No. Leave me alone.

How old are your daughters? Do you think you are the bandit from the mountain?

Don't get anxious.

The reason behind it. Hasn't Fox told you all about the it?

The court has the considerations of the court. Don't be making mischief, can you?

General. Wifey. Dad.Don't be too excited. Let's sit down first.

Dad

General,

I shall listen to you

But you must take care of your own health

Quick. Call her Madam Prince Jun.

This title, I can't say it out

Tiger

This is what your daughters really sewed for you

Don't snatch. Don't snatch. Dad

Don't snatch. Don't snatch. Dad. Dad Don't snatch. Don't snatch. Dad. Dad. Don't look.

Dad. Dad. Don't snatch.

Dad. Dad.

Go. Don't move your hands.

There's nothing nice to see. No. Dad, don't see. i'm just going to take a look.

Dad. Go away.

What is this?

What is it?

See for yourself

Nothing much about the material. The thickness is not much either.

The handiwork is not much either.

What is this? What is this?

This..

is this for air circulation for the big toe?

Dad, your big toe is so smelly. Must let air circulate. Be quiet.

Tiger, be contented.

It's better than what I used to sew before I got married

The thread was strewn all over, it was a mess.

I didn't even dare take it out for others to see in case they laugh at me.

What crap!!

The box at home was for this? I thought it was some trap

It was this darn thing?

General

Let me discuss something with you. Sure. After I have gone to war, help my two girls

find a good family (marry them off)

Call her Madam Prince Jun

Tiger, I am also a coarse person

Although Yu Jin is reputable,

he also can't say much in court

All the people he knows are the frivolous sort

Then, when can my 2 girls be married off?

Dad. Don't be too worried. I will first see to the matchmaker

Teach them to do some sewing and stuff. At least

they can have something to show/pretend

Oh?This is good. This is good.

I have a good idea

What good idea?

As long as we choose someone of middle family status,

I can go to Concubine Yang and plead with her. She's kind and harmonious. She can issue a decree for you both to get married to them

That's how my wife got married too

Right, Madam Prince Jun?

Great!

Great indeed!This is a good idea

We will let Prince Jun draw lots

marry them first. If not happy,

then we can tame them slowly.

Dad!

Hahahaha

Tiger Qiu, I have given you such a good idea

You should thank me properly

Next time you see Ah Zhao, must call her Madam Prince Jun. Don't

call her General anymore.

She has now regressed. Her only job now

is to give birth to a baby

Prince Jun, please don't make things difficult for me.

I'd rather my two girls can't marry out

In my heart, the General will always be the General

Others,

i just can't say it!

Let's not talk about it! Come,

bottoms up

Let's move out

Yes, General

Second year in the Qing

Minister Fan Zhong Yan guarding at the border of Song. Guarding the high wall like a solid barrier with steadfastness

Guarding the regions of Ling,

Xia and Yan (regions)

West Xia army are unable to penetrate through

Waiting for winter to come when the West Xia army will be hungry

He unexpectedly sent troops on a surprise attack

In 10 days, he build a new Da Shun city

The battle at Ma Pu wall became famous for its battle

The snow piled high in the winter. West Xia did not have enough food supplies

The army retreated without going into war

Reporting to the Emperor. News from the Shaanxi border

Read it

War news

After having been at the Shaanxi border

I wouldn't dare be slack

Built the high wall and being careful with army supplies

Trained the army and

managed the military discipline

Got close to the local civilians Army and locals are of the same mind and spirit. We have been opposing the Western Xia enemies for almost 6 months

The heavens have blessed Song

Mid winter has arrived

The prince of West Xia, Yi Nuo, and Yeli Yu Qi

have retreated without going into war

Retreated back into West Xia

For this trip, have failed to achieve the purpose

Come next spring, when the weather becomes warmer

The West Xia would come to bother again

I am determined

To use this quiet period of winter

Reinforce the border in more than 300 military bases, plus

build 400 plus big and small towns

to defend against the invasion of the West Xia

So that come beginning of spring, we have to decide

if we should counter attack

The matter at the frontier of West Xia has temporarily become more stable

West Xia

will not dare to take the offensive easily

This is the blessing of our Song

Long live the Emperor

Minister Fan has credit in guarding the frontier

I shall reward him handsomely

Right now, in the privy council, the position of Commander to the military administration has always been empty

Confer (him the title)

Fan Zhong Yan came up with the Shaanxi economic strategy

for the privy council

He also commanded the Song army

Managed the army matters at Shaanxi border

Reporting to the Emperor

Fan Zhong Yan is a loyal subject of this country Without the need for a pledge, he made the Western Xia troop of 10, 000 strong retreat

To promote him to the position of being the commander of the military administration in the privy council; it is indeed well deserved

Reporting to the Emperor

Fan Zhong Yan can lead an army to war

Is indeed commendable

But, there is a matter,

I am not sure if I should speak about

Speak

I have heard hat Fan Zhong Yan only knows how to prevent things from happening

and keep a strict watch

He didn't even dare to go out to meet the enemies

The Western Xia army mocked him

that the method he used is.. Is what?

Used the method of hiding his head (implied: like a tortoise)

Lacks the real ability to lead an army

So, conferring him this promotion

May cause us to be a laughing stock to our enemies

Fan Zhong Yan is like a Wen Chen (a person famous for his influence that's both profound and sometimes threatening)

Put his life at stake, put himself at the front line. The heavens watched upon us

and blessed us with a man both loyal and talented

Helped to bring pressing matter to a better state, became a warning to the enemies

Forced the enemy of 10,000 in numbers to retreat

Don't tell me

that this heaven's will will become a laughing stock instead?

Even though Fan Zhong Yan forced the 10,000 army to retreat back to West Xia,

He did not actually reverse the invasion of West Xia

Not suitable for promotion

May the Emperor make a wise decision

Replying to the Emperor

Fan Zhong Yan is a Wen Chen, he is responsible

Highly effective in guarding the frontier. With great nurture,

He will definitely be a mighty/knowledgeable person

Fan Zhong Yan was appointed to the frontier to defeat the enemies

Commanded to go into a dangerous situation

Took up the responsibilities at Shaanxi,

Employed preventive tactic, combined the offensive and defensive strategies

Effectively managed to stop the enemies from entering Completely controlled the western and northern part of the battlefield

Even the nursery rhymes sung by the kids at the border say:

As long as there is Fan in the army, it will

break the guts of the enemies

Good!!

Minster Fan did not let the court down, is meritorious indeed

Summon Minister Fan back to the capital

Long live the Emperor

Fan Zhong Yan has been called back to the capital courts by the Emperor

Who is going to be sent next to guard the Ju Ping frontier?

(as a general)

Liu Tian Tuo was implicated previously about the fake decree where he was stabbed from the back and now eager to jump into action

He will definitely offer himself up to the position

If the Emperor sends Ye Zhao,

then for the time being, it will be without suspense.

Ye Zhao is currently down with ill health

How can she be sent to war? The Emperor

will definitely use someone else

You can count the number of people who can go to war in the court

Only those few. Who else?

This person is right now in Hui Zhou. Asking him to come forward

is only a matter of a few days

You mean...

Ever since Minister Fan arrived to the Shaanxi border, successfully prevented the West Xia from entering, controlled the whole situation

I am truly pleased

You flatter me, Emperor

I receive a salary, do my duty to protect the country

is part of my job.

Minister Fan, in your opinion,

the matters at the border,

who is most suited to take over?

Emperor,

after the snow has melted,

I will lead the army again

From this time, we can see that the West Xia army came prepared

We have a weak frontline

Only with the Grand General Ye Zhao

can have victory

It's not that I have not considered sending General Ye

But she is down

Still unwell

Emperor

In my mind, there is someone else

Who?

This person is well versed in both literary and martial arts, has been with General Ye

for 8 years in their defence against the Liao army.

Has great experience in leading the army

The person you are recommending is

perhaps General Ye's councilor,

Hu Qing?

The Emperor is wise. Exactly him

Hu Qing is intentional and a great strategist

Has been nicknamed by the Liao king as the Fox

Emperor

General Liu Tian Tuo has been guarding the frontier for many years

has put in much work and credit. I recommend that he be put to good use again. Allow him to use this to redeem himself, to show the royal pardon/mercy

Although General Liu is loyal and upright,

he can't win against Prince Yinuo who is very cunning

I believe that Hu Qing, who is well versed in both literary and martial arts, is more talented.

Reporting to the Emperor

General Liu Tian Tuo has been guarding the frontier for many years

Is familiar with the army situations, can be appointed as the head of the army

Hu Qing can be appointed as the deputy

to advice and make plans

Pass my decree

Liu Tian Tuo to assume his duty

To transfer Hu Qing from Hui Zhou to the border of Shaanxi

Assist General Liu

against the enemies.

I shall obey your commands

Report. What's the matter ?here is a group of people outside the camp asking for an audience

Master. Master. Master

Please let us stay. Let us talk calmly.

We are the locals. We have come to seek refuge with Song.

Yes. We can see that the locals of the Song

can cultivate, not lacking in clothing or food

We don't want to live in such hardships anymore We want to have stable and good days, Master. Yes, Master.

Master, pleaser be merciful and fulfil our wish. Master Master. Please let us stay.

Please be quiet.

This is a big matter.

We will decide after I have reported the matter to General Liu. Please allow us to stay.

Master. Master.

Please, Master, we beg you.

Today, tribe after tribe have fallen

continuously surrendering to Guo Fu Shan. What do you think, councillor?

Minister Fan ever had

the tribes of Fu Bian

realise the policy of the tribes being governed by foreigners

I believe we should petition to the higher up

What you say makes sense

Please go and write a report to Minster Fan

Yes

Dear ministers

Any report to make?

Reporting to the Emperor, I have a report

Allowed

General Liu Tian Tuo reported

These days,

tribe after tribe of the locals

tumultuously came to the border of Shaanxi at Bai Ying Zhan

Asking to seek refuge with Songs

The numbers have gone to the thousands

I have a deep fear

Yet at the same time, can't refuse the wounded

I was thinking, allow these tribal people to relocate

to the north-western region at the Southern frontier.

Your suggestion is good. I allow it

Replying to the Emperor

What Fan Zhong Yan said is a mistake.

If we allow the tribal refugees

to relocate to the north-western region at the Southern frontier

The numbers are huge, a lot is involved

After we located a thousand, another thousand would come

It will never end. I am afraid it will only bring more trouble

Then, Prime Minister Lu, what you mean is..?

Kill them all. no trouble in the future.

That is injustice.

The tribals look to the Songs with benevolence,

how can one kill so lightly?

You are right, Emperor. We should treat

the Western Xia people kindly

We can place Guo Fu Shan near the Bai Ying Zhan

in the various locations, we can use

the policy of using foreigners to govern themselves

The enemy is just ahead of us. If this group of people decide to rebel,

there will be chaos.

I believe that relocating them to the Shaanxi province

with a centralised location, it is more appropriate.

I allow it

Immediately send your order to relocate these tribal people to

the province.

Thank you, Emperor

Master. Follow the messenger that Fan Zhong Yan sent

Kill him

Substitute it with this order

Yes, Master. You can go now.

Know what to do? I do.

I am the privy council messenger, here to deliver a military order.

Master

Bai Yin Zhai inspector, Guo Fu Shan, receive your order

This is from the privy council,

an order from the Commander of the privy council, Fan Zhong Yan

Minister Fan has stressed, do not delay

Something is wrong

The military command is here

Let's just comply then

Come. Yes.

Bring all these people into Bai Ying Zhan. Yes, Master Guo.

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Reporting. Master Guo, the tribals who came to surrender

totalled at 200, already settled them well.

Alright. Yes, Master.

Frauds within the walls!

Guo Fu Shan. Your days are numbered.

Surrender!

Yeli, you old thief!

I will kill you!

Reporting.The West Xia army mingled amongst the civilians, sneaked into the camp

Yeli Yu Qi colluded with others. General Guo sacrificed his life defending

But he was outnumbered. He died in the line of duty. What??

Guo Fu Shan died?

(whispers) How can that happen?

(whispers) What should we do?

Good!!

Yeli Yu Qi took down the Bai Yin Zhan successfully

My aspirations to conquer the Central Plains

has been brought forth by another big step

You're right, my King.

The next step, I am willing to lead the army and march forward

And attack the land of Guanzhong

I want to see how long Zhao Zhen

can continue to be the Emperor

At that time, will I pay respects to him

or will he have to pay respects to me?

Father,

if the Song army seizes the opportunity while I am attacking Guanzhong

From Yanzhou, it is a flat terrain, they can come to Xing Qing Fu

What should I use to defend against the enemy's army?

What are you saying?

Tian Du Shan is our first line of defence

Yeli Yu Qi should not have advanced against the enemy at this time

But more important to defend Tian Du Shan

What little brother said is true. Tian Du Shan

is the border between Song and Xia. The fortress of advance and retreat.

Advancement would bring us into the Central Plains;

Retreat would be to our Xing Qing Fu barrier.

General Yeli Yu Qi should station his troops at Tian Du Shan

while the vanguards sweep through the Central Plains and protecting them

The two princes have overly worried.

Song has withdrawn Fan Zhong Yan

Their army is without a leader, just the right time

and great opportunity for us to advance forward

Yeli Yu Qi is right

Advance into victory. Siege by unplugging. Grabbing wealth.

Drumbling. Attack the Song army.

General Yeli has done much for Xia

with much war credit

Are you afraid that I (Yinuo) would fight with you for war credit?

Previously, when Fan Zhong Yan forced my army to retreat,

it was because my supplies were insufficient

This time, taking down Guo Fu Shan

is merely showing them some colours

it doesn't amount to much heavy damage

The upcoming step is to attack the Central Plains and stretching our lines

What we need more is to plan secretly

The Tian Du Shan that General Yeli is guarding

is our military fortress. If we advance,

we can see the transportation of military needs of the Central Plains

If we move back, we can ensure that Xing Qing Fu is

in peace (unharmed)

Uncle (mother's brother),

you don't protect the military barrier, but anxious for a quick success

Isn't that counter effective?

Can't be that

you want Auntie Mo Zhang (his wife) to guard Tian Du Shan, right? Hahahaha

Enough, enough

Mo Zhang

is the goddess of Tian Du Shan

When the Song army sees our beautiful Mo Zhang,

maybe even their souls would leave them

Where would they find the energy to war with us?