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Episode 38
You can't escape, come out!
Who are you?
Han guard, Ji Xin.
Where is Liu ***?
He has gone quite far now.
I can kill you anytime.
If you tell me Liu ***'s whereabouts,
I'll spare your life.
I'm willing to sacrifice my life for him.
What the hell did he give you?
I can give you double.
Tell me!
The favor
and kindness he showed me
are something you will never understand.
Damn it!
Chase them.
Take a look, ***.
The Chu army is approaching.
Don't tell me the gods really wants to kill me.
I don't think the Chu army will ambush us here.
Xiahou Ying, protect big brother.
Let me fight with them.
Wait.
Look.
Damn it. You freak me out.
I got information about the King of Han,
so I came as quick as I can to help.
I'm sorry that I'm still late.
Please forgive me, my Lord.
We can drop the formalities, King of Jiujiang.
Thank you for coming to my rescue.
C'mon.
Please rise.
Thank you, my Lord.
My Lord.
Now that we've lost Xingyang.
Let's go back to Chenggao first,
and work out our plan later.
The King of Jiujiang is right.
It's dangerous to stay here.
Let's go back to Chenggao as soon as possible.
Alright.
Let's go.
King of Jiujiang.
I regard you as my real brother.
Thanks to you this time.
C'mon.
As your big brother,
let me drink a toast to you.
Brothers.
Let's drink.
My Lord, you treated me very well.
I was worried that I can't repay you.
It's no big deal, forget about it.
Whether it's for personal or logical reasons,
I should be loyal in serving you anyway.
Here.
Let me drink one more toast to you.
I'm flattered.
Your drink stamina is great.
Fan Huai,
You keep the King of Jiujiang company.
Alright.
Big brother.
I'm not competent in doing other things,
except drinking.
Zifang.
Do you think Ying Bu would use this opportunity
to hand me to Xiang Yu,
so as to make up for his crime?
It's not impossible.
This is what I'm worried about most.
It seems that you understand our current situation well.
It's dangerous for us to stay here.
Let's return to Guanzhong as soon as possible.
We have to reorganize the army first.
I've suffered losses many times
and have learned from them.
My Lord, take a look at them.
What are we going to do with the King of Jiujiang?
My Lord, you have to keep appeasing him,
keeping him here to subdue Xiang Yu.
Where did you learn these strategies?
King of Jiujiang.
My Lord.
Since the Chu army is coming with overwhelming force,
I can only avoid had better return
to Guanzhong first
and reorganize the army.
So I'll leave Xingyang and Chenggao
for you to guard.
Our pleasure.
Your will is our command.
I will do my best
to ward off Xiang Yu's advances.
I won't let him enter Guanzhong.
I'll let you attend to it, my brothers.
Don't worry, my Lord.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Dispatch my order.
We are going to track them down all night.
I won't give up unless we catch Liu ***.
Yes.
Hegemonic King.
Hegemonic King.
Having fought day and night,
our soldiers are worn out.
If we still make a long-distance raid,
first, they can't deal with it physically,
second, they would feel discontented.
This is disadvantageous to us.
He is right.
And Ying Bu's army has joined Liu ***.
It's difficult for us to fight with them.
I think we should settle down in Xingyang first,
and then fight against the Han army.
What do you think?
In my opinion,
we should settle down in Xingyang first,
and then turn to attack Chenggao.
On the one hand, the soldiers can take a rest.
On the other hand, with the capture of Chenggao
and Ying Bu,
we can warn those disloyal commanders.
Show them what we've got.
Alright.
Then let's settle down in Xingyang,
and recuperate.
We are going to attack Chenggao three days later.
Yes.
You're dismissed.
It seems that our Lord is finally listening to our advices.
Second Father's last word works.
King of Han, you finally return.
We've waited for you for a long time.
Please rise.
When I was outside the palace,
I saw many soldiers.
Never did I think that
I was only gone a few months,
and you got all these soldiers.
Fantastic.
Yes.
Imperial secretariat is your right-hand man
and the foundation of our state.
My Lord, Mr. Zhang, I'm flattered.
Those armies were gathered
while you went on expedition.
It's because the King of Han has gained people's support
that the conscription went this well.
Besides, I have prepared enough provisions for you.
With a stable life,
the general public respects and supports you.
Once you place an order,
we will leave Shu
and attack the Chu army with you.
Fantastic.
Seems like the gods don't want to destroy me.
Fan Huai.
Lu Wan.
Xiahou Ying.
Yes.
You take a rest for a few days first,
then take over the troops.
We will launch a battle very soon.
I don't need to rest.
Once I hear of the word, battle.
I'm all energized,
we are going to attack Xingyang tomorrow.
To fight against that arrogant Xiang Yu.
King of Han.
I've arranged a welcome banquet at the back palace
for you, Mr. Zhang
and our Generals.
Xiao He.
You know me well indeed.
He knows that I'm starving.
Excellent.
Let's drink heartily.
This helps soothe our tiredness.
My Lord.
This guy...
is the Mr. Yuan I mentioned to you before.
Greetings, my Lord.
I've heard so much about you.
Please have a seat.
Thank you, my Lord.
Zifang said that
you have a good plan to deal with Xiang Yu.
I'm flattered.
I want to know the details.
In my opinion,
you don't have to rush to the east to capture Xingyang.
When we break out of here this time,
we can't make a detour.
Han and West Chu have been in a deadlock in Xingyang for a long time,
and Han is often in an inferior position.
I think we can use another strategy.
Do you have any opinion on this then?
In my opinion,
we should head south-east,
divert the Chu armies from Xingyang and Chenggao.
Let both sides have an opportunity to rest
and reorganize
for the battle later.
And take the defeated soldiers from Zhao state,
let General Han organize the newly-recruited armies,
building up the strength of Han army.
Good idea, Mr. Yuan.
It's reasonable.
It's reasonable.
I'm flattered.
Zifang.
What do you think of Han Xin?
He is a one in a million good commander.
And he is very loyal to you too.
Mr. Yuan.
I've prepared wine in the back living room.
Zifang, Mr. Yuan.
How about a few drinks?
Thank you, my Lord.
I wish you every success, father.
Thank you for seeing me off.
Next time when I come back to Yueyang,
it will be the day I unify the country.
Ying'er.
You will be the true crown prince then.
Thank you, father.
King of Han, we wish you a long live.
King of Han, we wish you a long live.
I vow that
after we leave Guanzhong this time,
unless I destroy Xiang Yu,
I will not come back.
Send my order to Han Xin,
tell him to pin down Tian Heng's army.
I have to go all out
to fight against Xiang Yu.
Yes.
I'll send him the decree at once.
Go!
Liu *** is leaving Guanzhong once again.
I have to kill him this time.
Hegemonic King.
If we are heading to Wan County,
what about the Qi state?
Ignore the Qi state.
We have to focus on fighting against Liu ***.
Big brother.
What about Xingyang and Chenggao?
Tell Xiang Sheng and Xue Gong
to cut off Han army's provision supply from Xiapei.
Then ask Xue Gong to station at Chenggao.
Alright.
Set off!
Hegemonic King.
Miaoyi.
Miaoyi.
I've hand-sewn a war gown for you.
I hope it can protect you.
So that you can charge ahead in battle.
Great!
Go.
Miaoyi.
Honey.
It's getting cold at night.
Take care.
Sweetheart.
You've worked hard all day.
Get to bed early.
Honey.
You are busy with military affairs day and night.
I can't help you with that,
I can only stay by your side,
and cook for you,
hoping I would soothe your tiredness.
Greetings, Madam.
Please stand up.
Just call on me if you need me.
Why are you here in person?
The Great General is working hard day and night.
So when you prepare his meals in the future,
you shouldn't be casual about them.
The Great General doesn't like greasy food.
You should prepare lighter meals for him.
Yes.
Oh yes.
He likes delicates from Huaiyin.
Who knows how to cook Huaiyin cuisine?
She is from Huaiyin.
She knows how to cook it.
So you are from Huaiyin.
Do you know how to cook Huaiyin cuisine?
I do.
Excellent.
Prepare more Huaiyin cuisine for him then.
If the Great General likes them,
I'll reward you.
Yes.
Liu Ji, don't be too happy yet.
The Hegemonic King will fight back.
Chenggao will still be captured by him by that time.
I know he will come back
and I want him to come back.
I want to see how this God of War,
this Ironman,
wear himself to death between Chenggao and Xingyang.
Stop dreaming!
You better release me.
When the Hegemonic King returns,
I can put in something nice for you.
I know you are loyal and righteous.
If you want to be loyal...
Alright,
I'll let you be.
Guards, take him.
And beat him 100 times.
Beat his bottom.
Yes.
Liu Ji, what kind of bright leader are you?
What kind of a man are you?
You are not qualified...
My Lord.
What should we do next?
Chenggao is a strategic point.
I'm sure Xiang Yu will attack Chenggao again.
Yes.
Though we've recaptured Xingyang and Chenggao.
We can't slack off.
We should send Peng Yue and Ying Bu
to the border and attack Chu army now and then.
So as to subdue Xiang Yu,
rending him exhausted.
We have to tire Chu army out.
Only when they are worn out,
can we destroy Xiang Yu completely.
Fantastic.
Good idea.
Good idea!
Since he claims himself to be a supreme leader,
let's wear this supreme leader out.
I can visualize him
as a tired dog,
Swatting there
with its tongue hanging out.
He can hardly breathe now.
C'mon.
Keep him running.
Brothers.
Let's drink.
Cheers.
My Lord.
The most urgent thing at this moment
is to gather armies from different places,
strengthen our army
to defend Chenggao.
Alright.
Send for someone.
Pass my order to Han Xin and Xiao He,
ask them to quickly send armies to Chenggao to help us
Yes.
Damn it!
How loathsome!
Xiang.
So you have returned.
Peng Yue is always hiding from me.
He runs whenever I attack him.
If Liu *** didn't capture Chenggao,
I would have caught him alive,
and shred him to pieces.
Only then can I vent my hatred.
Then why don't you order others to capture Chenggao back,
but stay here to fight against Peng Yue instead?
Miaoyi.
If there are capable men in the army,
do you think I want to work so hard myself?
In fact, no one is capable enough to get back Chenggao.
Don't worry, Xiang.
We have to take our time to fight this battle.
Jun'er, bring the dishes.
M'lady, here they are.
He is sleeping, be quiet.
The food...
We'll have it later.
Let him take rest first.
He is exhausted.
Generals.
Since Liu *** has captured Chenggao,
we have to get it back immediately.
Are you confident of it?
Yes.
I can't hear you.
Say it again.
Are you confident?
Yes.
I know the recent battles were hard
and you are all exhausted.
Once we capture Chenggao,
you can take a good rest.
Soldiers.
You have to understand that
only after we defeat Liu ***
can we truly take a good rest.
You're right, my Lord.
We must catch Liu *** alive,
and kill him.
I'm sure we will win this time.
Are you confident?
Yes!
Good!
Let's go!
Go!
My Lord.
Chu army has besieged Chenggao.
Check again.
Yes, sir.
My Lord.
We can't hold on any longer if they keep on like this.
My Lord.
Let's leave.
Retreat to a safer place.
Damn it!
I got Chenggao with such hard work.
But I have to hand it to him submissively now.
Why did I fail?
I still can't defeat him with so many armies.
The few thousand of soldiers from Yueyang
were all defeated by him.
My Lord, it's urgent.
Don't think too much now.
Right.
Please join General Han Xin as soon as possible.
Yes.
***.
You take off first.
Let Fan divert Chu armies' attention.
Xiahou, protect big brother.
And join Han Xin at Xiaoxiuwu first.
Right.
When is Chenggao really mine?
Giving it up is just a temporary plan.
We mainly want to lay a trap to implicate Chu army.
Everything is done according to our plan.
Isn't this within our expectation?
Alright then.
Let's drink.
C'mon.
Let me drink a toast to you.
We have to say goodbye for now.
After leaving,
join me at Xiaoxiuwu as soon as possible.
Alright.
Alright.
C'mon.
Cheers.
Attack!
Xiang Yu.
Damn Chu army.
I dare you to fight 300 rounds with me.
Bring it on.
Xiahou Ying.
Be quick.
Or the Chu army will catch up with us.
Alright.
My Lord.
We've arrived at Xiaoxiuwu.
We are going to see Han Xin very soon.
Let me report to him first.
Wait.
Something's wrong.
Well...
Let's settle down first.
This way.
Let's go.
My Lord.
Why don't we go to General Han Xin first?
You can stay in the camp,
sleep in a nice bed,
and enjoy good food.
Instead like now,
we're hiding in this heap of weeds,
and eating this...
Even dogs refuse to eat these buns.
We even have to stay with this animal.
Xiahou Ying.
Just be patient with it.
When I worked as hard labour in the Qin Palace.
It's quite good already if I had this condition.
I want to see Han Xin as soon as possible too.
Then we don't have to bear such hardship.
But a man's heart is unpredictable.
I don't have any army with me.
If we go to him,
I won't know if he'll serve me good wine,
or poison.
So I think
we should appear
suddenly.
You have to understand that
I can't take a wrong step at this moment.
General Han Xin
is loyal to you.
I know, I have my plans.
Then...
When will you go to Han Xin?
Do you want to eat some more?
If not, let's take a rest earlier.
Alright.
Xiahou Ying, wake up.
Let's go to find Han Xin.
It's still dark.
Exactly.
This is the right time.
Or he will wake up later.
What did you use to patch your clothes?
Horse tail.
Don't be fussy.
Be quick, let's go.
Alright.
Stand still.
Who are you?
We are delegates from the King of Han.
It's urgent, we want to see General Han Xin now.
Do you think we are lying?
This is the tiger tally of King of Han.
Alright.
Please wait a minute.
Let me report to him.
There's no need.
We know General Han Xin well.
I'll go in myself.
Wake up.
You...
We are delegates from the King of Han.
The General isn't up yet.
Please have a seat.
Let me wake him up.
Wait.
Alright.
You can go now.
General.
General.
General.
What's the matter?
Great General.
King of Han's delegates are here to see you.
What?
They've arrived.
Quick.
Greetings, King of Han.
I didn't know you are here.
So sorry that I didn't receive you.
Please forgive me.
Sorry for interrupting your good dreams.
My Lord.
Why didn't you tell me
before you come here?
It's too urgent.
We got no time to notice you.
Raise the tent immediately.
I have something to discuss with the Generals.
Raise the tent.
Please rise.
Thank you, my Lord.
Greetings, my Lord.
We are brothers.
Drop the formalities.
C'mon.
Please rise.
Thank you, my Lord.
During this period,
thank you all for your hard work.
Thank you for your team work
that subdued Qi's army.
Only then can I fight with Chu easily in Chenggao.
Especially you, great General Han.
You've made great achievements.
I'm flattered, my Lord.
It's my duty.
I'm flattered indeed.
But this camp in Xiaoxiuwu
lacks guarding,
lots of areas are missed out.
When I entered Xiaoxiuwu,
it's like going into a ghost town.
What if the spies from Chu sneak in?
Han Xin.
As the leader of the troops,
you lose your seal when you are asleep.
Do you plead guilty?
Please forgive me.
Stand.
The tension is heightened in the battlefield recently.
I have to take over and reorganize the troops
in Xiaoxiuwu first
in order to expand up our strengths,
and fight together against Xiang Yu.
Zhang Er.
Yes.
From today on,
lead a troop
to patrol the different places
strengthen our defense there,
and the border.
Yes.
Han Xin.
Yes.
I appoint you as the imperial secretariat.
From today on,
you and the main army in Xiaoxiuwu
head east to attack the King of Qi,
Tian Guang and Tian Heng.
Thank you, my Lord.
My Lord.
Don't worry.
I'll risk my life
to capture Linzhi.
Brother.
I suddenly reclaim your seal,
and blame you in front of the soldiers.
Would you blame me?
Of course not.
In fact, personally,
I really hate fighting.
Whenever I engaged in battles,
I often lose.
General Han.
How many soldiers do you think I should lead?
100,000.00
How about you?
For me,
the more the better.
The more the better.
Good.
The more the better. Good.
King of Han.
I'm just a great commander
while you are a great leader.
That's why you are the King
and I'm the General.
Alright.
Good.
C'mon.
Cheers.
The reason for I reclaim your seal is to teach you a lesson.
What's a seal?
It's the life of a General.
If you lose your seal,
how can you lead the army?
Yes.
Yes.
Good.
I now return it to you.
You have to take care of it this time.
Thank you, my Lord.
Thank you, my Lord.
You've knelt enough today.
C'mon.
Rise.
C'mon.
Let' s drink.
Good brother.
I'll wait for your good news.
Don't worry, my Lord.
If I don't destroy Qi State,
I won't return.
Good.
Set off.
Peng Yue is staging a revolt in Chenliu.
I've decided to fight against him myself.
Cao Jiu, you station here.
Yes.
You have to remember.
Don't go out of the city to open fire,
but wait for me to come back.
If you leave the city without authorization,
I'll kill your whole family.
Don't worry, my Lord.
I'll take it to heart.
I won't go out of the city no matter what,
but keep stationing in Chenggao
and wait for you to return.
Good.
Go get ready.
Yes.
I heard that
Xiang Yu has ordered Cao Jiu to station at Chenggao,
while he has left
to attack Chenliu and Peng Yue in Waihuang.
We've fought in Chenggao and Xingyang for a long time.
I think we should retreat from Guanzhong to Yueyang first.
Chenggao is a strategic point.
I think we have to conquer Chenggao first.
How?
I want to conquer it too.
Though we've tried many times,
it's still in Xiang Yu's hands.
We have to seize Chenggao,
to seize the important barn, Ao barn,
cutting the provision supply of Chu army.
Only then can you be sure of victory.
Big brother.
Please assign me a troop.
Let me capture Chenggao for you.
Yes.
Cao Jiu is just an ordinary man.
He's no match for Fan Huai in terms of physical strength.
If he's willing to go out of the city to meet us,
I'm sure we can capture Chenggao.
Once we seize it,
we'll have Ao barn effortlessly.
Right.
Alright.
If all of you think that we should capture Chenggao first...
Fan Huai.
Yes.
You lead a troop
to capture Chenggao.
Yes.
Zifang.
My Lord.
I'm a bit worried.
It's about Han Xin.
Once he has defeated the Qi state,
his military power will be greatly strengthened.
One third of the land will be in his hands.
If you're suspicious of him,
let's join forces with Qi.
Join force with Qi?
This can avoid a mutiny
and maintaining your power.
Also, your worry can be allayed.
My Lord.
I would like to be your delegate to Qi,
persuade the King of Qi to join forces with us.
Alright.
Thank you, Mr. Li.
Yes.
The King of Han is kind by nature.
He knows how to use the right man.
In terms of civil affairs, there are Zhang Liang and Xiang He.
In terms of military affairs, there are Han Xin and Fan Huai.
Many nobles who were granted titles by Xiang Yu in the past
have already turned
to the King of Han.
We can see that only King of Han can conquer the world.
King of Qi, you have to plan for yourself,
by joining forces with him as soon as possible.
After the King of Han defeats the Chu,
the country will belong to the Qi and Han.
You can then share the whole country with him.
That means,
if I join forces with the King of Han,
he will share the country with me?
Everyone knows that he is righteous.
Besides, Qi is large
with many capable people.
The King of Han wouldn't compete for
half of the country with you.
Alright then,
I'll send a delegate to Han state immediately
to negotiate with the King of Han on the matter of forming alliances.
Alright.
Tian Heng.
Yes.
Remove the guard in Lixia at once
to show our sincerity.
Yes.
Mr. Li.
Please attend a banquet in the back palace.
Let's celebrate for the Qi-Han alliance.
Thank you, King of Qi.
Please.
Great General.
Did you who put a stop on the attack on Lixia?
Yes.
Why?
Haven't you heard?
Li Yiji has persuaded the King of Qi
to negotiate peace with the King of Han.
The Qi army's also lifted the guard in Lixia.
Big mistake, General.
Although the King of Han sent a delegate to negotiate peace with Qi,
he didn't order you to stop attacking.
In fact, General failed to defeat Qi
after a long period of fighting.
But Li Yiji managed to persuade the King of Qi
into negotiating peace with just a few words.
Don't you think he's taking your credits?
If the negotiation succeeds,
your military power will be taken back.
You won't have any great achievement in the future.
So I think no matter what,
as long as you don't have his order,
you have to do your best to attack Qi state.
It's better if we can capture Lixia before the negotiation.
Then...
It will greatly show
your courage
and your contribution to Han.
You're dismissed.
Let me give it a second thought.
Good.
General.
Please.
Please.
Stop!
General Tian, since we have time today...
C'mon, let's have a drink.
What's the matter?
C'mon.
Catch this liar!
General Tian, what's wrong?
General Tian, what's wrong?
Go.
On your knees.
On your knees!
What have I done?
Why do you treat me like this, my Lord?
Why don't you ask yourself?
You cheater.
I'm the delegate sent by the King of Han.
Insulting me means you are impolite to the King of Han.
The King of Han is a liar too.
On one hand, he sent you here to negotiate peace with me.
On the other hand, he sent Han Xin to capture Lixia.
This is impossible.
I didn't know that.
Drop the pretence.
Han Xin's army is approaching Linzhi.
Would that be false intelligence?
If this is the case,
it must be Han Xin's own decision.
I can guarantee with my life that
the King of Han truly wants to cooperate with you.
How about this...
Let me write a letter to the King of Han,
informing him about the current situation.
He will put a stop to Han Xin's attack on Linzhi.
Just wait for a few days, my Lord.
Then...
Li Yiji.
Why do you keep lying?
If I wait for a few more days,
Han Xin's army will have in Linzhi.
I don't trust you anymore.
Take a look over there.
That's what I prepared for you.
Enjoy.
Take him away.
Go.
Tian Guang, you will regret it.
You are despicable!
I won't let you get away with that even if I'm in the afterworld.
Let's go.