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DRAGON WAR

Something went wrong! Protect Mr. Feng!

Everything is out of the water!

Get out of the water, now!

Mr. Feng.

They have brought us money for 10 people.

You can't lick your own saliva & break the rules.

Shut up

This is my rule. Just shut your mouth.

Tell them they can only take 1 person,

or, not at all!

You joined the Huai Forces & went to Vietnam but didn't tell me.

You're pretentious.

Uncle. - You're pretentious.

Uncle.

Xiangxian was seriously injured.

We talk after we return.

If they don't ask me to save you,

I won't come here to pick you up.

Xiangxian.

Xiangxian. Help me.

Help me.

Mr. Feng. Help us!

Help us. Mr. Feng.

Save us.

You...

Stop it. He is Feng Zicai.

He will bring you a lot of money.

Give me money if they want to be saved.

Okay, alright.

Mr. Feng.

They are mercenaries.

They just want money.

They'll let these soldiers live

just for the sake of money.

They promised us to release 10 people.

Can they break their promises?

They don't admit it.

I've talked to them many times.

Mr. Feng, what if we retreat now?

One.

At least 10.

Ten.

Not. That's impossible, just one.

You told them.

They shouldn't be rude to us.

Mr. Feng. How about 2?

If you nod,

I will talk to them.

No problem.

Thanks.

Mr. Feng.

I heard you have always been a good person.

Believe me, I will try my best.

Mr. Feng. Save us.

Shut up

Shoot!

In the 10th year of Emperor Quang Tự Guangxu, the fall of 1884, Nhà Thanh Quing Army was defeated in Vietnam & the French Army attacked Quảng Tây Guangxi.

Xiangxian.

Stop writing & painting every day.

You have to lie in bed.

Your father has sent people here several times.

He wants you back.

He misses you.

You better rest.

Good, as you wish!

Just be honest,

actually I don't want to go anywhere.

I just want to stay here w/ you.

Your mouth is sweet.

You didn't tell us if you joined forces & went to Vietnam.

We are worried about you.

Very well.

How does it feel?

You become attentive when you eat soup.

I am attentive to everything.

Yeah, except me.

"The art of war by Sun Tzu"

Is there news from Paris?

Prime Minister Ferry sent you a telegram & wrote:

"The state respects & admires the winners.

Republicans express their appreciation to

our extraordinary officers & soldiers

and respectable generals. "

Oriental woman's skin

soft as silk,

But China is not like Vietnam.

Right. China is a sleepy old big lion.

The teeth fall out & are toothless.

I will be interesting

the French bridle in his ear with their own method.

Former Chinese founders understood

the power of guerrilla warfare and massacre 2000 years ago.

We will slaughter villages & dig graves

to take over 1 area by slaughtering 1 village.

Let me go.

Shoot.

Now foreigners

so hard pressed us.

They burn, kill and loot cruelly.

They dug up the graves of our ancestors.

They just want to

eliminate the love of the homeland of the people

and uproot our roots,

and colonize our country forever.

I have resigned from the office and returned to my hometown,

but I live a military life and can't resist his anger.

I am willing to return my army & fight the enemy.

I'm not sure we can win or not, but we fight them to death.

Feng Zicai is an experienced general,

and go to Jingbian. He's made extraordinary military achievements.

He had served as Commander of Guangxi Province for several years.

He understands important issues & military situations

than Pan Zhangyuan & Su Yinkui.

He promised to fight strangers to death

not for office or money.

Feng Zicai had been dismissed for a long time

and now he is in Guangxi enjoying the rest of his life.

He was really shocked.

You have a point,

but some people

now shock.

Your Honour,

we are now negotiating with the French Minister

we don't get into trouble.

Besides that, Feng Zicai was rude.

I don't think he can fight for 4 reasons.

What is the reason?

He is now old & weak.

He can't fight. That's the first reason.

He is untrained & lacks strategy.

So he can't fight. That's the second reason.

He doesn't have good & strong weapons.

Then he can't fight. That's the third reason.

The tactic expires.

So he can't fight. That's the fourth reason.

Xiangxian. You're back.

Dad, I'm back.

Nice.

No need.

Are French troops great at fighting?

Before fighting, they always use canon cannons.

People can die

or fainted due to an explosion.

It's hard for us to approach.

And their shooting speed is several times faster than us.

Are you afraid?

Nobody is not afraid.

You're awesome

when he said honestly.

Too bad I highly recommend you,

but I failed to get the strength of support for you.

You can only help Su Yinkui as an assistant in defense affairs

through a permit.

Mr. Peng.

Mr. Li has presented 4 reasons.

I also have 4 reasons, please answer.

Please listen.

I can return 5000 soldiers & horses.

But they lack training. Can I get extra soldiers?

Guangdong forces must stop the French from attacking Guangzhou from Shanghai,

so they can't help you.

So I can only deploy 5,000 Huai soldiers to you.

The money, equipment & rations of our soldiers are lacking, how...

We have been short of equipment.

We need you to strategize.

About the money & rations of the soldier, I've asked Mr. Pan arranges it.

I'm sure he'll find it in a short time.

I wonder if I can attack whenever possible.

Be careful if there is a problem,

you can report on

The Government Office is not Su Yinkui.

OK.

May I break anyone who is under the prefecture (police) & report it?

If you are disappointed, I will be by your side.

I feel relieved to hear it.

What do you see?

Keep watch.

He is great.

General, Mr. Mai is coming soon.

Mr. Mai come.

My lord, who is that man?

Why is he so rude?

Step aside.

I don't know you came.

Please forgive me.

Accept my respect.

General.

General, please stop.

All right, Mai.

You're out of control but still have the ability.

I feel insulted when I lose my ability.

This is your position, according to the rules,

You come with me if I win & stay if I lose.

30,000 Pan Zhangyuan soldiers ran in disarray.

Su Yinkui hid in Pingxiang.

You're just a carpenter & mountain person.

What are you doing?

Li Hongzhang said, you can't fight for 4 reasons.

You should think about his words.

You are fussy like a woman.

General, you play with me.

Use your brain.

You must have completely forgotten

I told you.

I will not dare.

I just want to test

whether you can lead us or not.

There.

The villagers,

France's enemy is attacking us now.

They control our country & our people.

As a man, I can't see it.

Now, my father Feng Zicai leads the Cui Army.

He will lead our wolves to drive out French troops.

I hope you can fight with us against them.

I express my appreciation here.

General.

We even raise wages today, but it still doesn't work.

I've invited my servants and village guards here.

Together with former soldiers,

we now have almost 2000 people.

Now our money is enough.

I know, so I sold a gambling house & my clothing store.

You...

I'll redeem it again after we win.

It's not that simple.

It's hard to predict whether we can win or not.

You better limit your bet.

I've seen these refugees 3 times now.

Uncle, where are you going?

We are currently recruiting soldiers.

Don't be silly, just go north.

Or later it's too late.

What about your family & land?

Son, staying alive is far more important.

Everyone in Qizhai City, Mount Nanping

has died.

Foreign troops are so terrible

like a ghost.

Villagers,

the royal court ordered General Feng Zicai to fight against foreign troops

You can live here...

I've heard that.

But he is now old.

He is not as strong as before.

Yes, the French enemies were red-haired & blue-eyed.

It's hard to face them.

The Chinese emperor has declared war.

Brave French Army,

you are more noble than easterners.

You better deserve this land & wealth.

To develop plantations,

and for your honor,

we just dismantle the 1000-year-old house.

Let's advance bravely & kill them all for the sake of France.

Let's advance bravely & kill them all for the sake of France.

Kill them all!

General.

General.

Command from the highest command

ask you to go back to Mount Liangshan right now.

Now is not the right time to go further into Guangxi.

The politicians prefer negotiations

and always ignore the intent of the occupation.

You mean...

Position in the post, this is an order.

Lt Rangmark leads the Vietnamese troops to attack Longlin City.

Huai's troops guard there not fight or run.

French troops have occupied the city.

How many enemies are there?

More than 300.

Most Vietnamese mercenaries.

We should find a way to contact the Heigi Forces, Liu Yuandao.

If he can help us,

we can succeed.

Reportedly Heiqi's troops were more than half dead

less than 2000 soldiers left.

They now occupy Mount Bailin.

Father.

This map is great.

Where did you get it?

I've recorded the surface along the plains before it breaks.

Okay, you really have the ability.

You praise me, Uncle.

You didn't tell me that you joined the Huai Army to Vietnam.

Do you do it for this?

I know

we will fight with French troops sooner or later.

They are foreigners here.

So I think maybe this is a good opportunity.

Their numbers are not many but fully armed

and brave like animals.

Yeah.

I've fought with them,

they are not as brave as their appearance.

Dad, I have an idea,

maybe we just form the Brave Troops

to give them a surprise attack.

I guess it's not strong enough

like thick smoke.

That father had created for

fishing for prey.

That might also provoke enemies.

Xiangxian,

drink water.

You're still walking

wear torn clothes.

Let go.

I don't care about clothes.

You're a supervisor,

You can't dress like that.

Here.

General, these are orphans

that we take care of that year.

I have practiced their loyalty.

They are very incapable

but surely loyal.

Smart, you must practice their ability to kill.

Try to avoid enemy weapons, then you can fight.

Lately, people and soldiers fear enemies,

we really need victory.

Uncle! Uncle!

Uncle!

Children,

your father & I have been brothers for years.

You must be healthy & safe,

If not, I don't know when dealing with him.

Uncle, don't remember what daddy said at that time?

He wants us to look after you

and consider you like our father.

Son, how can women join forces?

Uncle, you know,

in our Zhuang Nation, men & women are equally entitled to fight.

Yi'nan is right too.

We are the best hunters in the village

and we must defend this country.

This is too rash

and too risky.

Did Xiangrong & Xiangxian leave?

If my sons don't leave,

how can I convince others?

So, we also have to go.

Yi'nan & Xiangxian were engaged at birth

and we are family members.

Yes, right.

That year, you saved us all

in the village of the bandit.

We will not forget it.

Now it's time for us to repay your kindness.

We want to come with you!

We want to reciprocate for our people!

Report!

Reported that

Feng Zicai would lead his men to attack Longlin City.

What?

Even without permission, he wants to move forward.

Obviously, he ignored the commander.

He is permitted to report directly to him

Governor of Guangdong & Guangxi Province.

But the thing is,

he was too eager to succeed quickly

because the troops rations & weapons are not ready yet.

Yeah. If he fails,

he will blame you & the Huai Forces.

And if he wins, he'll report to the Governor

and get praise.

9 years ago,

my father was dismissed due to a case charge.

He's a wishy-washy person

you have to be aware of.

When you come out of Karst cave,

then go into the forest.

Reserve troops stand near the mouth of the cave

just in case.

Yes, Sir.

Hold your breath & dive into the water,

swimming dozens of meters as hard as U can, then U can reach the exit.

Understood.

Come on.

Yes ma'am.

Keep following.

Ambush! Attention.

This is a native, kill them.

Back off, leave here.

Search for survivors.

Come on.

Come on, kill him.

Kill him.

Advanced!

General,

North African mercenaries meet enemies

near Longlin City.

Captain Longmark was caught and 18 people disappeared.

Vietnamese troops were evacuated from Longlin City.

All roads have checkpoints.

How can they survive?

This is an ambush. This time the enemy is tough.

Feng must be the commander.

Feng Zicai.

He is 67 years old

and has been leading troops for more than 40 years.

Because he hates corruption & bribery,

he alluded to 9 Great Coordinators & 7 Governors,

then he resigned and exiled himself.

Is it true?

He is not a gentle person.

Reportedly the wolf soldiers in Guangxi're brave & great in combat,

and Feng Zicai was nicknamed General Cui who never lost

and lead this wolf army.

This ancient title & expiration method

it's been lost to history.

Ruan Yue,

you can speak Vietnamese & Chinese,

I hope you can

visit this old man for me.

Isn't it a problem?

Report to the Governor's Palace now,

Su Yinkui devised a strategy

and entrust the Brave Death Force

to retake Longlin City

and capture 2 enemies alive.

What?

We are the ones who risked their lives to fight, but not Su Yinkui!

I want 20,000 Su Yinkui's Huai Forces

advance to the war zone,

then we can find another opportunity.

Fame & honor are nonsense.

We better have more weapons.

General Pan suggested:

We should prepare

opportunity to fight.

Ready?

Commander, only the Huai Forces we have.

It means

combine all forces and maintain strength.

The matter of waiting for the chance to fight, it's only just talking.

The reason General Pan told me to stay in the Cui Army is

besides allocating rations and funds for troops,

we have to keep an eye on Feng Zicai

maybe he became arrogant and acted wrong.

Sir, there is a letter from the Governor.

Read it

written that Commander Su Yinkui

expert in finding good opportunities & decisively determining attacks,

who can defeat the enemy with a landslide.

Especially for you to give 10 weapons,

1,000 pistols & 3,000 teals of silver.

Look, the color is black & the size is big,

like black arhat at the temple.

Yeah.

Uncle, let me kill him

and repay for our people.

Give him a weapon,

if not he thinks we embarrass him.

If he wins, release.

General, this is not 20 years ago.

1 on 1, you can't win.

If I can defeat him,

at least people can see

foreigners are just ordinary people

not god.

I am the one who leads the army,

even though I was killed, I must use the last chance.

Don't help.

Here's the rule: Keep each bullet in place.

Do not move!

We live in the same time, let me do it for you.

This isn't finished, back off!

Father!

Foreign can be killed,

they are not gods.

Foreign can be killed, they are not gods.

Fight and protect our homeland.

Xiangxian,

I's told that the Cui Forces recently recruited more than 6,000 troops.

My lord,

the final battle made people more confident

then some people come & join us.

With these 200 weapons,

we can build a battalion of weapons.

Right.

We still need more.

You really are brave and

tactical.

Just brave.

Enemies less than 10,000,

if I can carry 30,000,

of course I won't lose like Pan.

General,

because we serve the royal court, you better not say that.

Flattering is not my style.

We respect you for delivering rations & funds on time.

General,

according to the Governor's order,

5,000 Huai soldiers are yours now.

Wu!

Ready.

Your guards are directly under the leadership of General Cui.

Yes, Sir.

General Cui, thank you!

With pleasure!

You are needed here.

When the war arrives,

may I deploy more troops?

Do you also want to bring my warrior?

No, no.

I just said this for the sake of war.

This weapon is represented by me by the Main Secretary.

Now I want to give it to you to fight France.

Be careful, this is filled.

Is it appropriate for me to accept it because I did nothing?

Please accept.

If you take action later, please let me know.

thanks.

Growing in disaster & perishing in a quiet life will be a perfect end.

But for me, that is impossible.

I told your brother to bring the whole family

with your aunts to Liuzhou for a while.

If we lose, at least the family can survive

& will not be humiliated by the enemy.

If you are willing to go, go with them.

Father,

mom told us to take care of you.

More importantly, you need us in battle.

We will not leave.

It's true, his father and son must fight together.

don't let the people judge that we only sacrificed the lives of their sons

for the sake of our honor.

We understand.

Riding a horse.

It is time. Let's line forward.

Between Mount Daqing & Mount Fengwei,

we have to build a wall as high as 3 meters

and dig a hole under the wall.

This wall is called the First Gate.

Outside the First Gate,

too open to deploy troops.

I guess, 1500 meters back from the First Gate,

that can be seen as the Second Gate.

Then we can camp between

First Gate & Second Gate.

Without a permit, no one is allowed to enter.

On the slopes of Mount Daqing, we build a stronghold.

and prepare it as the First Defense Line.

Where should we put Su Yinkui?

We let them convoy for 10 km

and build a stronghold outside the Second Gate.

Huai's armament is much better than us,

why let them maintain the second line?

Su Yinkui is an easy person to work with.

If he wins, he can be famous. If he loses, let me be blamed.

Now everyone is taking water to the wheel in the official group.

We must make him think that this is a good thing,

then the soldiers can convoy.

Father.

Traditional Chinese values R combined w/ modern Western technology.

We must be against the French but just accept their matches.

FIRST GATE

Eating garbage but told to work.

Come on, move aside.

The food is better in the Huai Forces.

Their food & dishes are stable.

They receive twice as much as us.

But we are all soldiers,

this is not fair.

Unfair, unfair.

Nonsense.

Rations & funds are tight,

should be fulfilled.

My name is Ruan Yue, from Vietnam.

I do routine things in the French Army.

Sorry to bother you.

It's okay, please sit down.

General Negrier

told me to bring you a present.

French General

want me to go home and

enjoy the rest of my life.

General Negrier

really admire you.

He hopes to be able to exchange Longmark

with 20 prisoners.

Longmark?

The black captain.

50. 50 doesn't matter.

If we knew the two black bastards

can save a lot of soldiers...

Sorry, you're late.

We are late, they are dead.

What?

You idiot oriental people

don't know this rule?

Do you know the rules?

Soldier,

tie them together.

Yes, Sir.

What are you doing?

Respect the messenger, this is the rule.

General,

they don't know what "rules" are.

Please do not forget

what they have done at Wenyuan Camp.

Yes right, leave them to us,

so the enemy can exchange them

with prisoners.

OK.

France can't be trusted,

but we must act according to the rules.

Miss Ruan, sorry!

Sit down

Tell the man

impossible for his troops to win.

Mr. Feng, the Qing Forces were doomed to fall

in the first battle with a strong French Army.

Are you sure you can win?

Victory is important,

but that's not everything.

The Chinese people are very focused on harmony & peace.

which causes reluctance and caution.

it's easy to beat

once or twice.

We might still survive under their knives.

But the French will not show your pity for your cowardice.

They want to occupy everything.

Vietnam has been occupied, right?

We don't have a chance to retreat

however cowardly we are.

Please say to France

if we have no other choice.

other than fighting to death.

There is a call, there is also an echo.

Please deliver this

on the Negrier.

Sir,

I have exchanged 2 good horses for this item.

I'll replace it later with a better one.

thanks.

He sent me a clock,

which means a warning that

I will not have much time according to Chinese customs.

Feng Zicai was so clever

build a defense around here.

Sir, that's the only channel

to convoy into Guangxi's interior.

We will encounter many problems during the attack.

Only those who have a strong desire can win

in battle like this situation.

Do you think the Qing Forces

strong enough?

Dad, I heard about you lately.

The soldiers aren't sure

because of unfair treatment.

The food for the Cui Forces was clearly worse than the Huai Forces.

According to my calculations,

food for each battalion per day for approximately 7 taels of silver,

which means far from the standard 15 taels.

There must be something suspicious with Wang Jinxi.

Don't talk nonsense.

Some are beheaded later if he corrupts the soldier's fees.

I don't think he has the guts to do that to Cui's troops.

Report.

Sir, Cui's troops are fighting with the Huai Forces,

because of different treatments.

We are dealing with a great enemy,

but internal conflicts precede.

Doesn't make sense.

It is enough.

They are even younger than our children.

Yeah.

Each of them may die at any time.

Is that sick?

Sir, please don't be angry.

Huai's troops bring their own food here.

Other than that...

Mr. Wu, this is not your fault.

All,

can a cannonball

recognize Cui's troops among the Huai Forces?

You're not sure coz of unfair treatment.

Sorry about that.

Sir, Mr. Liu came.

General.

Mr. Liu,

how much each soldier get paid by the Army?

General,

2 taels of silver per cavalry soldier/month

and 1.5 taels for 1 information.

Each of them can get 18 kilograms of rice per month.

Plus the rice given to those who participated in the battle.

How much have we used?

Give me the book, I want to check.

Sir, this is not your business.

Mr. Wang'd already divided the 2 amounts of rice & payment when delivered to me.

I have no choice.

Xiangxian.

Yes.

Call Wang Jinxi here.

Mr. Feng, you are not allowed to enter without permission.

Step aside.

Stop. Who allowed you to enter?

Both of you & your father both behave badly.

Get out.

Mr. Wang, Gen. Feng Zicai wants to talk to U. - Get out.

Let him come here.

Please do not complicate me.

What do you want?

Through this way.

You are crazy.

We are both superiors, you don't deserve to tie me up.

Let me go.

Mr. Wang,

I should let you kill yourself

so that the rest of your body is intact.

However, at this crucial time,

you have to understand.

You...

You are crazy.

What do you want?

According to the laws of the Qing Dynasty,

this is considered to corrupt soldiers' fees.

If verified, any officer'll be sentenced to death right away w/o seeing his rank.

General. General.

Mr. Wang is a senior official under the commander.

You have to leave him to Mr. Pan.

Yes right, please think again.

Yeah, please think again.

You are crazy.

You must seek approval from the royal court

before binding senior officers like me.

How dare you do this without authority?

I will not forget it.

Mr. Su.

Hold the sentence!

Feng Zicai.

I am here.

You are so presumptuous

kill a senior officer without authority?

this'll prevent superiors & soldiers from fighting with determination.

Soldier.

Tie him & take it to the Governor's Building.

Hurry up, tie him up.

Do not move.

Stop it.

Put your weapons down.

General.

Mr. Su, don't be angry.

Please check this.

The war is almost at hand.

I have no choice but to kill him

to fight the enemy with determination.

You know the consequences

if this is reported to court court.

Luckily, I didn't see your name there.

What do you want?

As an assistant who manages the defense,

all I care about is war.

I hope your military forces can advance now.

Regarding this problem, I really don't have time.

Bai Yuliang.

Mr. Su, please forgive me.

this has become a routine in the military.

Routine?

You play fire if you do this in the Cui Army.

He even dared to criticize the P.M. Not to mention you.

Mr. Su,

I've been following you for years.

Please help me.

Mr. Feng has given a lot of ideas to this.

Mr.Su, thank you very much for forgiving me.

Order troops to convoy 10 kilometers

and prepare defense at the Second Gate.

Instruct the Army commander to raise the salary of the Cui Forces

to be equally happy like the Huai Forces.

All officers & soldiers are in high spirits when they receive payment.

Nice. Xiangxian.

Guide the Rifle Battalion to provide surprise attacks on enemy camps

and try to save captured soldiers.

Fine, I'm familiar with that place

because it's been held there.

General, according to Mr. Pan,

we just need to endure desperately to avoid a more severe situation.

Mr. Wu,

The Huai troops don't need to join the operation this time.

Yes, Sir.

I feel sad for the thought of the soldier being held captive.

Try your best to destroy the enemy's arsenal.

Kill them all if there is a chance.

Well.

The arsenal in the Wenyuan Region's critical for the French.

No matter we succeed or not,

that might make the French launch attacks.

Anyway, they definitely attack, even though we don't attack.

We can weaken their cannon strength

if their armory is bombed.

But they will have supplies.

We can go to Vietnam

and attack their supply lines.

I've been thinking about this for a few days.

We can only look for opportunities by taking risks.

So, we must succeed in a surprise attack.

When we have started the shootout,

the soldier behind went to bomb the armory

and the rest went to save the prisoners in the cell.

The others go to a predetermined place in the group

Who is that?

Enemies are coming.

Start shooting,

Hurry up.

Back off!

What a young child.

They have to pay 100 times this.

Feng Zicai wants to fight.

I will satisfy him.

Distinguish between P.M. Jules Ferry & Marshal Briere de l'Isle,

I really appreciate it...

your agreement to attack the interior of Guangxi,

the one we are going to

occupy southwest China

and bring a glorious history to France.

When the French attack, the front battle will expand.

You leave immediately...

to ambush their supply lines.

Compared to mountainous land routes, it will go faster by water.

The French certainly chose the waterway.

They might come out in full force.

Try to meet Liu Yuandao.

We definitely have a chance to win

if the Black Flag Forces attack them in Lang Son.

Fine, I'll send you a message via my hawk.

Uncle, the Zhuang girls will help

if there is a water problem.

Yi'nan.

Uncle, I know what you want to say.

If this war ends,

I will marry Xiangxian.

I will according to your words,

"stay at home as a good wife & mother."

Xiangrong will lead this operation.

I will try my best.

Large cellar.

I want you here

because the war will begin.

Just in case...

Needless to say.

Hurry up, follow me.

Sir, the enemy...

already tried to pass under the karst river.

We are backing them.

Man is smart.

They will not give up

and they will choose a new position to ambush.

Good, Sir.

The the water is wider after we cross the forest & there're no high commanders.

It's difficult for us in an ambush.

Time is tight. We have no other choice.

We will shoot from both banks of the river

when the French cargo ship arrived.

Choose some reliable swimmers

and install explosives on the ship.

Well.

Yi'nan, lead female swimmer

to attack the ship from the water.

Well.

Menggen, send someone to contact the Black Flag Forces

just in case if ammunition is transported on land.

Well.

General,

we were a few days late due to heavy travel.

Fortunately the weapons have been sent here

and there is no delay in workmanship.

Mr. Su, I appreciate that

on behalf of the Cui Forces soldiers.

Do not say like that.

I become embarrassed.

Mr. Mai.

Yes, Sir.

Put half the weapon behind the forest.

Just in case.

The range of weapons is shorter than the weapons of the French.

If we put it behind...

Don't say much.

Dig a hole behind the forest as soon as possible

and prepare a second line of defense.

Yes, Sir.

France is ready.

Shoot.

Brother

Report.

French have arrived on the Zhennan Line

and start deploying troops.

Let me know at any time.

Yes, Sir.

General, the time is close

for ambush.

Humans desire but God determines.

There is no place for us to retreat.

Mr. Mai.

Ready.

Fly the sacrifice flag.

Yes, Sir.

French are very fierce.

If they enter,

our family will be slaughtered

like animals by them.

We can't go anywhere.

All we can do is fight furiously

so as not to be humiliated

and live with dignity.

Our body is the last line of defense.

If we fail to enter the ship

on the Zhennan Line,

I will return, lie in the coffin.

Soldiers like wolves have been highly praised in China

which is associated with our joint efforts & fierce resistance.

Do not be humiliated and expel the French .

We will not lose. We are destined to win.

Mr. Mai.

Here.

Keep the battery on Mount Daqing until the last second.

Don't let the French come to the highlands.

Yes, Sir.

Feng Xiangxian.

Ready.

Lead the Supervision Battalion to supervise at the Second Gate.

Anyone who resigns must be shot.

Leave it to me. You come out first.

SECOND GATE

Xiangxian,

Will the Supervision Battalion join?

Of course, if the situation is bad.

Mr. Bai is actually watching.

Order all soldiers in each lane to keep tight.

Yes, Sir.

Shoot.

French cannon is deadly.

Let's run.

If not, we will all die here.

Run.

Don't run, take refuge.

Where did the transportation team go?

According to your order,

they departed one day after the fleets departed.

They will arrive here at least in 2 days.

Send Vietnamese soldiers forward

after the bombing.

We'll see if the enemy has been destroyed after the bombing.

Yes, Sir.

Put weapons in position and infantry into battle.

Wake up, everyone.

Put weapons in position and infantry into battle.

Get up.

Wake up while you can breathe.

Fast wake.

Infantry goes into battle.

Press them with a shot.

We must conquer Daqing Mountain before night.

Shoot.

Back, now.

Mr. Feng, please let us pass.

We can't stand it anymore.

You, come back.

What about the wounded?

Let them pass.

Military orders cannot be violated.

Do not force me.

French cannons are deadly.

I can't believe it

Mr. Feng will shoot at us.

Come on.

Fast

Mr. Feng,

can be out of control if the gate is open.

We can all be cut off because of it.

Shoot.

Mr. Mai,

some people tried to run away from the battlefield

and was shot dead by the Supervision Team.

Keep an eye on it.

So much battlefield around Daqing Mountain.

I'm afraid we can't keep everything.

Shut up

Shoot.

Shoot.

Advanced!

Good, you have proven that you are my warrior.

Send my order.

Stop the chase, enter the ditch.

General,

It seems we meet strong opponents.

Send my order.

Infantry retreats, continue bombing.

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Mai,

All positions around gunuhg have been burned.

I'm afraid we can't survive anymore.

Let's go back to the First Gate.

Shut up

General, why are you here?

Is there news from the ambush team?

The cannon is too strong

so half the soldiers were killed & also injured.

If this is not stopped, we will...

What is the weapon behind the forest?

They are in good condition.

Back to the back of the forest at once

and wait for the opportunity to fight with sharp weapons.

Yes, Sir.

Send my order.

Back to the back of the forest.

Back to the back of the forest.

Now.

Soldiers, listen.

Attack as far as possible.

Prize of 1,000 francs 1 dead soldier

and 3,000 francs for 1 boss who died.

Advanced!

Advanced!

Shoot.

The old dog finally shows his fangs.

Advanced artillery & forest bombs.

Yes, Sir.

Attack!

Sir,

you better retreat to the First Gate.

Now it's dangerous to be on Daqing Mountain.

Calm down.

Mr. Mo,

command the cavalry of the Supervision Battalion to enter the Second Gate

& engage at once.

Yes, Sir.

Get ready to fight using sharp weapons.

Yes, Sir.

Get ready for combat using a sword!

Kill them.

Anyone who retreats must be killed.

Mr. Su.

Come on.

Mr. Feng.

Sir,

The 3rd Qing army.

Combat using swords will drain the energy of our troops.

That might be what Feng Zicai expected.

Back all up.

Stop the attack.

Yes, Sir.

General,

all weapons on Mount Daqing had disappeared in the bomb.

I'm afraid if tomorrow...

Order the soldier to retreat at night.

Conquer Daqing Mountain,

The French'll prepare heavy artillery at the mountain top

and shots will protect the First & Second Gates.

We have no other alternative.

We should hide first, then later appear.

Mr. Su, we still have one chance

if 20,000 of your troops don't retreat.

Today we lose 30% of soldiers.

If this continues for 2 days,

we have no chance to see the sunrise.

Put some injured here.

Here. The lightly wounded follow me.

Please, kill me.

I can't stand it anymore.

You will survive if your determination is strong.

Sir, I'm dying.

As an orphan,

I always hope to call you father once.

What is your name?

My name is Wei Ashan.

My son,

I remember.

Everyone will remember.

Xiangxian, I'm afraid.

I want to go home.

Bullshit, running from the battlefield deserves to be put to death.

Xiangxian,

I have 2 brothers.

One was killed by a bomb in Vietnam,

and the other lost his leg.

Stop it.

Xiangxian, my parents work in your family for the rest of his life.

Now, they are old.

I have no choice.

Please.

I've saved you in Vietnam.

Let me leave here.

Xiangxian.

How many cannon balls are left?

We can last another day if there is a fierce shootout.

Nice.

Order the transportation team to arrive here tomorrow

forced convoy day & night.

Yes, Sir.

HONGSHAN WALLS

Stop.

Alert.

That's the Black Flag Army.

Take them forward.

Improve the defense process.

Fast

Fast

Fast

Fast

Sir.

Sir, it's the eagle Menggen.

Blank.

Because the eagle is back,

we will see the results soon,

Report.

We arrested a Cui Forces soldier.

who tried to run away from the Second Gate.

We also arrest superiors who disobey orders.

Sir, we submit to you the decision.

Bai Yuliang, what do you want to do?

Release Xiangxian.

Sir,

Mr. Feng allowed his trusted followers to run away from the battlefield

by giving him symbols without authority.

We found this in his pocket.

This is his confession, please check.

Is it true?

I am guilty.

Sir, it's my duty to supervise

but my daughter violated military rules.

I don't dare to act rashly,

then I brought him here and handed the decision to you.

Dad, please kill me.

Now it's easy to get killed.

The battlefield situation is unpredictable.

We may lose at any time.

Xiangxian, you really screw up.

Sir, sir, sir.

it's best to tell Xingxian to fight to the death

on the battlefield.

Yes sir, please think again.

General Feng after giving the order

anyone who retreats must be killed no matter his rank.

Mr. Su signed & swore in a place with you.

Father, I still want to fight against the French.

I will become a fierce ghost to help you.

Yi'nan, forgive me.

Can you reply to a personal mistake on behalf of the public interest?

Mr. Su,

stop it.

Too many died.

MOUNTAIN DAQING

Make sure the Qing Forces are destroyed

even though it's draining

all use of cannon balls today.

Yes, Sir.

Father,

Zhuang's 100-year-old cellar is located in karst cave on Xiaoqing Mountain.

We can burn it as a final rest

so that forests burn and stop the French.

It helps us not to be destroyed even though it is difficult to win.

Sir, all the ditches in the third section have been blown up.

Most of the Bayonet Battalion soldiers were buried.

Take all hand grenades there

after the bombing.

Yes, Sir.

I will be their opponent in front with the Blade Battalion.

Team Zhuang occupies the right ditch.

Mr. Wu, you're against the left with the Arrow Battalion.

The remaining 2 battalions are the Reserve Battalion

and the reserve battalion continue to hide in the evergreen forest.

Every battalion doesn't shoot.

We must set strength

for sword combat.

Yes, Sir.

Reserve Battalion, remember

You can't launch an attack

until I order.

Yes, Sir.

You retreat to the Second Gate

with 300 soldiers of the Brave Death Force

No sir. If you stay here, how can we...

If we lose the First Gate,

Su Yinkui may retreat.

He must think twice if you stay at the Second Gate.

We must be prepared for the worst conditions.

Remember, in ruined conditions,

You go to Karst Cave on Xiaoqing Mountain

and burn the cellar there.

Understand?

Yes, Sir.

Friend,

this is the last time.

Brother...

Let's see who is stronger,

His wolf warrior Feng Zicai

or French troops?

Order the First Regiment & Vietnamese Forces to attack simultaneously.

Make sure the First Gate is conquered.

Yes, Sir.

Hurry up, take the grenade here, fast.

Take the grenade.

Get everything out, fast.

Comrades, take the grenade.

Fast

Take the grenade.

Fast

Advanced!

Throw it.

If I try to retreat,

each of you can shoot me.

Advanced!

Come on.

General, we must strengthen them at once.

That sword war was what Feng Zicai expected.

Shoot.

Our soldiers will get hurt if that.

This is an order, shoot.

Yes, Sir.

Shoot.

Mr. Su.

Mr. Su,

General Feng Zicai told me to tell you

French have blown up stone walls & entered

and the First Gate is on the verge of collapse.

He hopes you can

French battery pin on Mount Daqing

I'll be the opponent in the front row.

Daqing Mountain is easy to maintain but hard to attack.

It's out of reach of weapons.

We will all fall if we lose.

This's the meeting point determined for us to surround the Second Gate

where we can survive or retreat.

Also, Mr. Pan has ordered us

to wait for a chance to retreat.

FIRST GATE

Open all the sugar, fast.

Okay, you come out.

The farther, the better.

Fast

No, Mr. Mai, you have to leave here.

Let me turn on.

Get out.

Mr. Mai,

you are the one who saved our lives.

Let me repay your kindness.

Yes right, Mr. Mai, please go from here.

You are young.

No matter winning or losing,

try to live properly if you can.

Please, go.

Otherwise, it's late.

Fast!

Fire forest.

Loong (dragon). Loong Api. Gosh.

Kill them.

Loong fire came down from the sky.

Loong fire came down from the sky. French colonizers are doomed to lose.

Launch an attack at once.

Shoot.

Wolf warriors will fight us in various ways.

Bombardment of the Second Gate now.

Do you hear me?

We have used all the cannon balls.

The transportation team stopped around Hongshan Cliff.

Report.

The command in Lang Son sent a telegram, written

the garrison battalion was surrounded by the Black Flag Forces

and on the edge of the sword.

General,

let's go back.

In March 1885, the French Army was defeated & the Thanh Qing Forces'd the opportunity to cross the Zhennan Line.

Ruan Yue, come on.

You have to come with us.

Miss Ruan,

You must know you have no choice.

With our victory on the Zhennan Line,

France is willing to negotiate with us.

We may not be profitable if we continue to fight.

Your Honor, your majesty can issue a royal decree

and ordered Feng Zicai to retreat to Zhennan Line.

Can you guarantee that France will not invade again

if Feng Zicai backs down?

Your Honour,

France is forced to approve

as long as we surrender Vietnam under the previous agreement.

Father, adoption of Western culture, was based on Chinese culture as his backbone.

We must fight against the French but accept their matches.

France's defeat on the Zhennan Line paved the way for the destruction of the Jules Ferry administration. Since then the French troops never crossed the Zhennan Line again.

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