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Prepare to fight

commence

thank you for coming Abbott.

our student monks aim to sharpen their skills today

good effort

they perform well Abbott

they train to merge body and mind

I have finished this lesson, fellow student

Bless Buddha

What are you doing there Wave?

Nothing Sifu

Complete your Buddhist lessons now

I will prepare immediately

What are you concealing?

Show it to me now!

what are these?

I am making a flower Sifu,

Focus instead on your lessons

you must be bored?

I am very sorry Sifu

I accept my punishment

Your flower is not too bad

Sifu, thankyou

I will give it to you as a gift.

return to your lessons now

I am more skilled than you

Stop fighting students

Sifu, he started the fight

Dont blame him Wave, it was my idea to test you

your fellow student is not as clever as you are

But why test me Sifu?

It is all part of your lessons Wave

now return to your studies ...back to work

Give me my money... give it to me now Boss

Please dont ignore me

Please..I want my money now .....go away

You owe my wages, yet ignore my requests

It is you who left and didn't finish his work

give me my money now I must have my money today

What is the problem here?

He tricked me... nonsense ..please..please

calm down

Monk, this man owes me wages, but refuses to pay

what's happening here?

Sifu

This man claims he is owed wages

His boss says that is not so

He wants his pay

He has been pleading for his wages

I saw them arguing outside the temple

Abbott.. please help me

of course, if I am able to.

what do you have to say? I will then hear your employer

Abbott, I am seeking to recover my wages

the money is for my family when I go home to celebrate the New Year

This man employed me

He owes me wages for half a years work

I am a man of my word Peasant

I provided you food and shelter for 6 months.

you have not performed all the work I have asked of you

yet you still demand wages

You argue irrationally

Teacher his task is not possible

It can't be done

What exactly is it he requests?

He claims it cannot be done...rubbish

See, you don't use your brain idiot

My request of you is quite simple Peasant

I only need you to place the large pot into this small earthenware pot

for this you will receive half a years wages

l will also give you two months wages plus your travel expenses

It is not possible what you ask...impossible

Sifu, this cannot be done

How can the man hope to recover his wages?

You are stupid as well monk

I keep my promises

If you complete the task

l will pay him the money immediately to him

I am quite happy for anyone else to assist him in this task

who is willing to volunteer?

who is willing to solve the problem ?

what have you done boy?

I have done what you asked

The large pot has been placed into the small pot

pay him the money

Amazing, I never thought of that!

Thank you monk

Give me the money owed

And the rest

Yes, plus the additional wager

Thank you monk

Very clever Wave... quick thinking

eat up Wave

We will celebrate your good work

You are a very clever boy

well done

good prevailed over evil today

Boy, do you still get homesick?

Loneliness is like a kite in a breeze that floats in the sky

It is not will the kite fly, but how high

I still remember fondly my own boyhood memories

homesick....yes Abbott

I dream each night of home

Son, remember always

Don't be greedy, don't neglect your family,

be thoughtful in all that you do

work hard my good son, I love you so much

raise your head a little higher grip and back straight

Keep looking ahead

Good

who sent you?

You stand in the way of the true Emperor, you will die an unnatural death

Don't kill him

This should be enough for my son's living expenses Abbott

I appreciate you looking after my boy

Wait a while madam

why not visit your son

He tells me he dreams of home and his mother

What if Wave wont see me Abbott?

I am sad every time I visit here

As a mother, I agonize over my son's absence

I appreciate your kindness to my son

as a humble woman of limited means

my only wish is his safety and security

no one must know where he is

One day I shall repay you for your kindness

of course I will grant your wishes, your son will remain here

I am an old man, not too far from departing this world

l just cannot bare to see a heart so broken

I place my trust in Buddhism

please look afer him no matter what happens

please keep him here... dont let him leave

unless I contact you in person

More wine

Coming

there you go Sir

no time to drink, when there is work to be done

you must complete your mission

You have come

yes, I am here with a message for you General

a message from our allies in Tibet

great news

I have held out hope for this day

it is good news for all

You must trust me General

l am disguised as a businessman in order to infiltrate their circle

you must not raise suspicions

yes, I will take great care

your mission is to find the dead Emperor's son

that is your task General

Regrettably, we have not seen the boy for many years

If he is still alive..

I will locate the dead Emperor's son

and return the rightful heir

I must take great care

I do this for my dead emperor

I must contact the boy

the boy

he wont be given up easily

we must assess our enemy and decide what threat they are at present

we must succeed at whatever cost

don't underestimate our enemies abilities

complete your mission

we all must play our part here

I will take the boy across rugged country

to safety at Fukien and complete the mission

I will return to Fukien too

report back once you have completed your mission

the east and west armies, what of them?

they will place us under surveillance,

we must be careful and avoid the tiger wolf army

General, I will send messages by carrier pigeon

that is how we will communicate

Yes...

I am afraid however that we may be

captured and tortured to reveal our plans

over 10 years have passed

Our allies have been hiding in Tibet

We have lost many brothers

Now we

can finally fight back

We must prevail

Remember, you must be careful

They must not discover our plans

Now to us

we must not be afraid

General your role in this mission is paramount

I must be resourceful

We must prepare for war

l will restore the rightful emperor

Bless Buddha...why do you wait on the Temple steps?

those inside have insulted me

I am obviously not wanted here

so much for the Buddhist doctrine being tolerant

everyone is inside

Just come back inside

the dining hall

l don't need to be in there

they can come out here to me

and you, can you solve a simple problem?

lf you are able to answer the riddle

I will return inside the temple that, I promise...

So, here you are monk

I apologize if you feel that you have lost face

bless buddha

Now what is it that you ask?

It is not necessary for you to be outside here

I appreciate you are a monk of great intelligence

Ask the Abbott your questions

The problem is easy

If a person didn't wear clothes on their body

yet they are not totally nude

How would they accomplish this?

what is your answer then Abbott?

I hear that you are most wise and know all the Buddhist doctrine

what is the answer then?

The temple is well known for its worldly knowledge

Can you answer my very small problem that I pose for you?

what is the answer?

Teacher

The monk took his clothes off to wash when he returned his clothes were gone

The pupil used a piece of fish net to cover his body

Isn't this the answer that our most intelligent monk seeks?

even the young can offer us solutions

teacher..now he is compelled to step into our temple

Teacher I have been thinking

That perhaps I could enter into priesthood

You really think so?

have you considered all the implications boy

yes, I want to work hard and study in depth the Buddhist doctrine

I would like to commit my whole life to Buddhism

Good boy

You have the ability and loyalty.. you have a good heart

However you can't forget

Once committing to a life of Buddhism

The world of mortal things are given up for good

are you prepared to do this?

Sifu, l was 6 years old when I arrived at the Shentang temple

I have lived since then at the Temple, raised by the monks

you are like my close relatives

This pupil would like to follow those who have cared for him

I want to study Buddhism here in the temple

to study and learn Sifu

All right

In three days

l will hold the ceremony to initiate you into priesthood

Thank you Sifu

Thanks... you look good come again

Miss... which colour do you like?

This cloth is very good quality

with winter arriving it will keep out the cold

Miss, this cloth would make a great wedding or formal dress

You!

Where is the boy? where is he?

I dont know

I want to see him

I don't know..I dont know where he is

leave me I beg you

many people gave up their lives for you to escape

many lost their lives for your lives to continue woman

yet you choose to ignore my pleas at this time

You made an effort to bring up your child

Now you say you do not not know the whereabouts of the boy

he didn't survive

in winter four year ago, he fell into a crevice and drowned

please don't be angry

I am alone, I dont know where he is

I am a poor woman believe me, hes not here

you lie.. this is clear to me where is he?

You hide him where... answer me now

l beg you tell me

He lives a simple but safe life now

I beg you to leave him alone

He is living with common people but he is safe

I beg you do your business without him

dont use a boy for your cause

tell me

many lives have suffered... just tell me where he is

Tell me..this is our only chance

l have been a loyal minister and a good general willing to give his life

I beg you, he is still a boy

it is very difficult for me I dont want him to face any danger

hear me when I say I beg you ... we will not harm him

we hope to restore him to the throne

we have faced may hardships

the evil emperor must be otherthrown

we will not give up, we must avenge the emperor's death

we must do this

we have sacrificed many lives already

we must restore the rightful heir

much blood has already been shed for the imperial bloodline to continue

stand up

You and I both have a responsibility to the heir to the golden palace

now where is he hidden?

l have to see him

These have been ten long and difficult years

many strenuous efforts have been made

Now the time has come

you have to believe me

I guarantee his life over my own

If he is hurt in any way

I will shed my lifeblood

I assure you he will not be harmed

all right then General,

I will tell you where he is

But General, I cannot bare to see my son

I will write a letter to the Shentang Temple

I will tell him if he chooses, he can leave with you

Sifu, there is stranger outside wishing to see you now

Sifu, I must see you now

l know nothing about the boy accompanying you

he has had little experience outside the temple gates

I had no idea all these years he was of royal blood

Buddhism is his best path

and I want to remind you

the boy has committed to Buddhism already

he has not experienced any vulgarities at all

go..and dont return here

please

l will not leave here

please leave, we will not allow you to see him

go now

bless buddha

here, take some food

Teacher...teacher ......Boy, get back inside

l see you, kneeling night after night

You must eat... please take something

Wave, this isnt helping

Sifu, you come outside to offer him sustenance

if he does not eat he will die

The Abbott will not let you see him

You should go back inside now

Sir, if you continue to starve yourself, you will die

he is too stubborn, ...let us go....but teacher

but teacher.... return to the temple

leave me... leave me

You always speak of compassion and mercy

yet the Abbott will not permit me to see him

you insist on me not seeing him yet you preach the opposite

You say Buddhism will not exclude anyone

yet you refuse to let him enter the temple

this isn't what Buddhism is

what you say is not unreasonable

we cannot ignore this man

let us see the Abbott and seek mercy

we must help him

boy, come in at once

Sit

Wave, do you know why I do this?

There is a reason

I dont understand why you do this

all I know is that all living things are precious

yet that man kneels outside the temple, unable to enter here

he will die outside the temple gates

what does he seek?

Can't you help him

I made a promise

why should I break it

l see his desperation

Heaven's will is difficult to deny ....teacher... what is it?

For your safety as you travel

You must be disguised

you will pose as a buddhist monk

this will assist you as you accompany the boy

behave yourself on your journey

obey the general's words..do as he says

yes teacher

I will obey you and do what I am told

I will return soon teacher

Take this boy

what is this?

shake it boy...check inside it

food for you to eat on the road

see you soon

careful boy

yes sir

wow..what a big river

careful boy

this is his first time away from the temple

it is unavoidable, his enthusiasm

beautiful place

so interesting

don't play around here tread along the river carefully

I try my best Sifu

walk... walk... faster

leave me

l will walk by myself

The tavern, let us sit a while

yes sirs? two pots of tea

Hurry

Sifu, this man is annoying me

he tells me to do this, to do that

he wont let me do anything

yes, he promised the Abbott he would keep you safe

just be patient

but this is my first time outside the temple

I would prefer to travel slowly

How else can one expand their mental horizons?

get on top of the wagon boy

we have a horse and cart

that way we save time and energy

we can also cover greater distances

I prefer to walk

l will walk by myself as we originally planned.

I am tired of being on the road day after day

If I had known it would be like this, I would not have come.

you cant do what you want, now come with me

come now and don't complain and stop questioning me boy

go in.. get in there now

l really do not understand you boy

You meditate all day long in the temple yet do not complain

Now that we travel

you complain at every moment

please stop

what now?

more orders from you is it?

I need to pee

Okay, I will come with you

no need to do that

stop worrying General

Don't go too far from here

You are a child so be careful

I will accompany him

okay

hurry up boy ....hurry hurry

I can't pee while you watch me Sifu

hurry up so we can go

we cant waste any more time here ....okay...okay

He is always complaining

lf it weren't for us he wouldnt be here now

The Abbott ignored him

He doesn't even thank us now

On the contrary he, demands from us

not so long ago

He knelt before the Temple entrance for many nights

no one should wish that on another

I only want him to ease off

Move

Sifu look

Isn't this the grass that you saw me weaving the flower with?

yes, even though it is cool up here

This grass still grows, and abundantly so

Sifu, do l still owe you that flower I promised you?

Yes

it will be a good flower

be careful

I managed to reach a small village and buy some bread for you to eat

but small teacher if you aren't hungry we must also not eat

who says I dont want to eat its good...good

You eat and I will get water for you to drink.

my brother

How did you know I was here?

general, trust me, I have already contacted our brothers secretly

They are preparing for our campaign

every man has been mobilized General

According to my sources in the East, Yongle's army are nearby

they prepare to pursue and arrest you

l know

Please tell our allies in Tibet,

I will take the swiftest route possible

advise our allies of our progress so far

brother, I should leave now

what's that, Sifu can I have a look?

Don't look

it's only a group of men escorting the groom's bride

l will see

get back

Don't move

he told you not to move

quickly

lets go

lets move on

Just who were those people?

bandits..hoping to rob us of valuables

that is unlikely

Their martial arts skills are too great

That just seems most unlikely what you say

You question me?

You are just a little monk

just what do you know

They are mere bandits

seeking gold and silver

The open country is far too dangerous

we must travel covertly

walk

Sifu, the fireworks outside are so beautiful

I am reading my book

Sifu, it is January 15th today

I hear this town produces the most decorative lanterns in the kingdom

They are renowned for their work

Sifu,

l beg you, can we go and see it together?

we can't go

You forget our instructions to remain here

we can't leave here

Sifu, he doesn't have to come with us

let's go Teacher

where are you going?

l want to see the town with Teacher

Don't go, the risk is too great

we will be fine, Sifu is a skilled martial artist

No, you cannot go

Very well, I will get outside without you seeing me

don't worry... its just his temper he can be a little testy sometimes

why don't we all go out together?

we can keep watch on him

we can at least protect him

fantastic, so beautiful to see!

Ah... look at that

do you like what you see?

Look at this wooden fish

all very good quality

great quality and workmanship

Truly marvellous

but this doesn't seem practical

It is all good

what's this thing here?

more of the same I see

No, this is different yet again

You need to open your eyes a little

good day to you all

hello my dear how are you?

great uncle.. I am good

my dear, this little monk's intelligence is impressive

like him, you too possess a superior intelligence

great uncle, you praise me too much

I solved the last riddle by coincidence

You have solved every riddle put to you

most impressive

grandma can we go and see

where she goes, I go also

wait.... wait

where is he?

I don't know

find him now

There is a horse

okay

what else

life is exciting

Truly impressive indeed!

see over there

you are new to our town?

sister you are clever

where are you...where are you?

sister, this is so wonderful

There she is

I have come for you

You are a great riddle solver I hear

what is it to you

I love riddles also

In fact I love riddles so much I have one for you here to solve

I see you are a beautiful girl

I have visited you four times now only to be turned away

Miss, I am from a noble family

I have what it takes to satisfy you

yet you dont want me ...why?

I wont hesitate to offer you gold for your services

I know that's what you want

leave her alone

You pig

grandma...grandma

grandma grandma

kill them

we must leave now

go quickly

follow them

kill them all...

go

I cant believe they killed her

my grandma

my grandma..poor grandma

sister, your grandma cannot reply to the living

don't be sad

grandma

sister, what do you plan to do now?

I have no more family.. they have all died

l am completely helpless

though we may feel alone and distraught, Buddha is there for us

we must leave now

they will kill you also if captured

we must flee via the river

come with us also, we fear for your safety

sister, we are here to look after you, come with us

they are close

Sister, come with us please

Thank you Teacher

we are your family now

Thanks

all of god's creations must live, as they must die and live again

life is not only about happiness, but of pain also

with this knowledge we must endure

our lives are a journey both life and death set us free

for a young monk, you are well versed in Buddhist doctrine

you have much wisdom and will be a respected monk one day

you praise me too much

I learn much from my Teachers at the temple

Sister...

I too see qualities not generally found in girls from prominent families

Certainly you have a path that differs from ordinary people

bring the noodles here

Hurry quick

I managed to buy meat from a local farmer

who are your family?

what is your real name?

Teacher

I recognize the jade you wear

This is not the finery associated with a commoner

You recognize me?

I was suspicious as to your identity very soon after we met

I was a General for my blessed emperor

So l recognize this jade you wear

l recognize it as the royal jewels

In fact l am the emperor's daughter

I deceived you

everyone believed the evil Yongle had killed us all

They did not know

The emperor's family survived

you managed to escape and flee,

while Yongle put to death thousands

he slaughtered many women and children

how did you escape?

grandma took me to Chiang-Nan fulfilling her promise to my mother

we planned to hide there

Hurry... come

grandma come

quiet girl

grandma

stop worrying

I will take the young lady to Chiang-Nan to safety

I pledge to ensure her safety always

grandma..come quickly

she can be a feisty girl at times

just like my son go now

madam I will look after her

grandma come.. stop worrying.. see you soon

daughter behave yourself .....see you soon

so I left with my grandma no one else knew

But then there was fighting at the palace

my father was killed and I have had no further news of my family

we fear to return to the palace

My grandma cared for me

to survive we sold vegetables and clothing for a living

we supported each other until she was murdered

I cant believe she is dead

I feel for your sad loss

Please don't cry sister,

Teacher, I have no family

I have no one to protect me or comfort me

they killed my whole family

this is how I feel now

get up quickly

Grand General.. over there

Get the men on horses to surround the building

move

try to get away

there are too many pursuing troops

So many soldiers

we are surrounded

I know a way out

Grand General..they have fled

check along the river bank

look for persons hiding along the river

go along there

careful

this way

are they the evil emperors army?

why do they pursue us?

I cant go on

who are you?

why does the army want to kill you?

something is not right here

Sifu...

he kills in defiance of the Budddhist doctrines

what is this all about?

dont ask so many questions

just follow me

You know nothing about danger

they pursue you...not us

we are forever fleeing from people seeking to kill us

You havent told us the truth what is it that you know?

I wish to return to the temple with my Teacher now

Don't you move you will surely die

what do you know, you have lived in a temple all your life

no more questions

The pursuing troops will be here soon ..we must go now

Hurry...Leave quickly

let them go

we want to leave here

Sister, although this affair had nothing to do with you originally

you have been pulled into this conflict

you really must trust me

I will certainly get you to a place of safety.. for all of you

I want to go to my Temple

Don't complain..just walk with me

l dont want to walk with you

Boat owner

Teacher, l want to return

l understand your concerns but please dont worry

there is much danger around us

Let's escape

what?

quick this way

carefully now ...no

No one saw them

Perhaps they have already escaped from here

l was stupid to lose the boy

I do not know how I could have been so stupid

so many brothers have died

I should have gained their trust first

First?

what is this all about exactly?

why is it that you are pursued by the emperor?

I am not a real monk

This is just my disguise

yes, I once was a General

12 years ago

I was in the Emperor's army before he was overthrown

as for the boy

tell me the truth

what is the boy's involvement in all of this?

I fear now

he faces certain death

he will be killed swiftly by Yongle's men

he is just a boy

try to calm down

we should think where they will go to next

The Buddhist temple

the Buddhist temple..that's what I heard him say

He wants to get to the Buddhist temple

I am certain that is where he heads

lets go

Carefully

This is so beautiful

They are building umbrellas here at the factory

l suggest we not stay here long, it is too dangerous

Sifu.. let's stay, just for a short time

please Teacher

Hurry, then we must go quickly ....okay

Does the monks ask for alms? come in and rest a while....o.k

no thank you

it's no bother

we have good but simple food

Only a few plain wheat rolls .....come

over here

Please wait a short moment while I prepare your food

bless Buddha

you sit

please take your time I must return to my work

bye for now

Bless Buddha

here's yours Sifu

strange

get the boy

let us go quickly

surround them

are you okay..and you?

move forward

they are fleeing quickly.. dont let them get away

have you seen two monks? ...no madam

many thanks

run...run from here

The eastern army are killing people

Run quickly...run quickly

wait here..dont follow me

You kill more people

Go

Teacher

Teacher

Their numbers are too great

Teacher teacher

jump over ...teacher

come now

we pay our respects to you General

I am dying

Teacher.. we will bring you water....hold on

we will help you

Wave..we must all face both life and death

as life begins.. so does death come also

Teacher.. don't leave me teacher

Teacher

Wave... remember, persons should strive for peaceful coexistence

Teacher.. teacher.. teacher

no, dont leave us

Teacher.. teacher...teacher

Emperor's son, please forgive me for the death of your Teacher

whose son?

The son of the emperor... you are the first male in the bloodline

l sought you out

to overthrow the evil emperor's tyranny

Help me...to do this work

get up...what do you say

your father was killed when the army revolted

your father's throne was taken from him

I fled with you and your mother

you were just a child then.... you were only 4 years old

I believed we would be killed there

I killed many men

we attempted to flee with you from the imperial palace

we were surrounded

I prayed that we could escape despite the odds

I fought on, clearing a path of sprawling corpses

I refused to yield to overwhelming numbers

Yongle's men had but one purpose... to eliminate his rival's bloodline

There was but one choice.. to flee to the safety of the mountains

the traitor must be eliminated

son, it is you who has the ability to face your destiny

I implore you, let not the death of ten thousand men be in vain

sister, I want water

can we stop for water?

Come, we will sit over here and have refreshments

here, please have a drink

many thanks

sister, tell me how has the harvest been this year?

unfortunately, not great due to pests

we have little food

we would have faced starvation if not

for the imperial government's help

The new emperor is a good man who is concerned about his subjects

keep warm.. ...he will catch a cold

You support him to get up

It gets cold here at night...

put this jacket on... it will keep you warm

Thanks

it seems Emperor Yongle is really an enlightened monarch

l hear common people here say

He reduces many of the taxes, helping peasant farmers

he has constructed large water dams to conserve water and has repaired buildings

he brings benefits to the masses of common people

initially I also thought of getting revenge for my father's death

I had not seen my brother since that time

I still hold a desire for revenge

I have had nothing to be happy about....nothing to uplift me

I try not to think of my past

l don't want to ever relive that day

I have carried a heavy burden on my shoulders

but the fight isn't about one person

It is for the sake of what is right

ln fact you are tired

You only focus on the promise you have made to yourself

you believe you must restore the boy as emperor

He is still a kid

If it wasnt for you

He would be spending his days at the Buddhist temple

It is your obsession with maintaining loyalty to your slain emperor

that leads you to push the boy, no matter what

You have not even bothered to enquire if that is what he wants

I reiterate, if you succeed

there will be repercussions for the common people

should a lengthy campaign of war ensue, poor people will be uprooted from their homes

just what is it that you are feeling?

General, you should send Wave back to the Buddhist Temple

it is the most compassionate thing to do, perhaps for him and you

I have struggled on for so long, and now you say it is in vain

No General, I understand you

lf you abandon

this mission now

l would like to stay with you

Ever since you saved my life

I have been wondering how to repay you

I have hoped for a day when

we are free to focus on our lives together

you think of this day?

the boy!

boy...here quickly

move out

did they see us flee

from our hideout?

do not worry, we are almost at the Great Buddhist Temple

The Temple?

we arrived at the Great Buddhist temple intending to seek refuge there

I was overwhelmed by its great beauty and solace

The Great Temple was truly befitting a holy place

we sought a safe haven to rest

we intended to ask for help for us to safely reach Fujian Province

monk....where is the head Abbott of this place?

we have come here especially to see him

The temple is closed now

there are no exceptions here

we start early and finish early here

at the Temple we receive instructions early

we will not allow you to enter the Great Buddhist Temple.

are you refusing us entrance to the Temple?

I ask you to leave now

I must be allowed in today

wait here

remain?....yes

be careful

General... let's leave here

bless Buddha...please go

Otherwise I really will be forced to hurt you

they have been sited to the east, it appears it may be them

they were last seen on the road

I will make sure the scout monitors their movements and reports back

Otherwise we will lose them

head to the east and take your men

I will take some of the Grand General's men

dont lose them this time

Quick, go and report back

go now...quickly

monk of the Great Temple, yes I have sinned

but I do so for the sake of all the common people

The evil emperor has shed much blood in his endeavours to usurp the throne

I do not wish him to continue to persecute the common people

please

please...I beg you

Help me this time

general....teacher

please move back

please... I only seek to enter the Temple

The boy has committed his whole life to Buddhism

As for me..I accept my fate

Please

although I face overwhelming odds I will not turn my back on this fight

I have come here to the Temple to gain entrance today

Ready

General, the emperor's army are here

The Abbott asks you follow me

walk

I intend to deal with them once and for all this time

they have nowhere to run from the Temple

Stop

This Temple shall not be used as a battleground

we will not allow innocent people to suffer persecution

General..

Stop Teacher

stop now and I will go with you

I do not want innocent people killed at the Temple

I will surrender myself into your custody

Stop

Bless Buddha

I heard news you were in the city

You are the boy who is of the royal bloodline

you are a student monk

and you are the current emperor

I hear you are a clever boy

Grand Uncle, we should all be able to live peacefully

why the need to kill me?

Since you realize I am your rival... why do you not fear me?

Fear is not something which bothers a boy who is not afraid of death

I will not stand in your way as emperor

What do you think?

whatever it is you decide, I will embrace it

come...

come and stand by my side

Grand Uncle, you do not need my help

I have seen the natural beauty of your kingdom

and the generosity of your subjects

it matters not who is emperor

the important thing is to protect all of the common people

and provide a safe and stable existence so that families can grow and prosper

Grand Uncle, throughout my journey

I have seen the good your reign has done

I have also heard the common people's voice

l have pledged myself to Buddhism

My Teachers have instilled the Buddhist doctrine in me

I marvel in awe at all the beautiful living things around us

it is important stability prevails in this world

your grandnephew doesn't want to be an emperor

son, I never would have believed a boy of your tender age

would possess such common sense

I wish things to remain as they are

son, return to your Temple

there will be no more bloodshed today

what's happening ?

are they to murder the boy?

Abbott

bless buddha..guide me

we seek only long lasting peace in this world

Grand Uncle, I really do appreciate

your good intentions

I long to pursue Buddhism

to study the doctrine

we read 10 thousand books

when we travel 10 thousand roads

Great Uncle, the Temple also has much to offer you

I will return to my Temple

My wish is that all mankind will pray together

That is an impressive vision

The young monk shows the path ahead

I rescind all death sentences over your heads

You have acted with great courage and honour

you should be regarded as heroes

As for any corrupt officials working for me, they will be banished

Thank you Grand Uncle

brother

your journey is over

From this time on the emperor made great efforts to make his kingdom strong

the kingdom finally found peaceful times

At the same time

The world never saw the three again

legend has it the boy returned to his Temple ....as for the General and the boy's sister

they disappeared forever between the Great Mountains and Rivers