01x58 - Episode 58

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One word from me,

and Ying Zheng offered

Ji Dan's head to me in front
of everyone.

(King Daoxiang of Zhao, Yan)
That feels good.

(Prince of Zhao, Cong
General of Zhao, Pang Nuan)

With Qin and Yan as enemies,

I can feel at ease

in attacking Yan.

Your Majesty is so wise.

Ying Zheng.

He's very smart.

(King of Qin, Zheng)

But he's too smart for his own good.

(Lord Weiyang of Qin, Ying Xi)

(Lord Changping of Qin, Mi Qi)
After so many setbacks,

His Majesty's plan will soon
come to fruition.

Zhao Yi is still a problem in Handan.

(Qin's Minister of Justice, Li Si)

If he incites the imperial family
to go against Zhao Yan,

Zhao's attack against Yan
will surely be delayed.

Send a letter to Dun Ruo.

Let him think of a way to stop Zhao Yi
from causing trouble.

Yes.

Where's Ji Dan now?

(Crown Prince of Yan, Dan)

Ji Dan.

Are you all right?

All right?

From house arrest to imprisonment,

Your Majesty, your treatment towards me

is becoming better and better.

If you just stayed

in Lord Weiyang's Residence,

how would these things happen?

Your Majesty.

Have you forgotten

everything that happened in Handan?

How did Zhao Yan

harm you, me, and Queen Dowager?

Zhao Gao.

Assist Crown Prince in changing
his clothes.

Yes.

Crown Prince, here.

Where is Zhao Yan?

Crown Prince.

(Zhao Gao)
King of Zhao has already left Xianyang

and returned to Handan.

He left?

King of Zhao encountered
an assassination attempt.

He was asking about the mastermind.

In order to appease the King of Zhao,

His Majesty used a death row
prisoner's head

to fool King of Zhao.

Qin

and Zhao

still formed an alliance.

Zhao Yan formed an alliance with Qin

to avoid future troubles

and eliminate Yan.

I'm begging you to abandon the alliance,

and attack Zhao with Yan,

in order to take revenge
for what happened in Handan back then.

Did you come to Qin

to teach me

how to manage state affairs?

You are now

a high and mighty King.

And I

am still

a hostage that anyone can bully,

just like when I was in Handan.

Your Majesty used a death row
prisoner's head

to beg Zhao Yan to form an alliance
with you.

I think that was an unnecessary move.

Crown Prince, don't waste

His Majesty's effort.

I don't deserve

Your Majesty's favor.

(Handan, Capital of Zhao)

His Majesty wouldn't listen

and insists on forming an alliance
with Qin.

Zhao is in danger.

(Lord Chunping of Zhao, Zhao Yi)
Now,

(Lord Chunping of Zhao, Zhao Yi)
we can only dethrone Zhao Yan,

and appoint a new king!

After appointing a new King,

all of you can get titles
and receive fiefs.

Lord Chunping was originally
the Crown Prince.

The position of King of Zhao

should originally be his.

-Right.
-Right.

-Dethrone Zhao Yan!
-Dethrone Zhao Yan!

Make Lord Chunping the King!

I just want to save Zhao.

Everyone.

Let's set traps along the way tomorrow,

capture Zhao Yan,

and break the Zhao-Qin alliance.

-Yes.
-Yes.

Everyone.

If we all unite,

we'll succeed in one try!

(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)

Prime Minister.

Someone is blocking our path.

Who is bold enough to do that?

Prime Minister.

(Official of Qin, Dun Ruo)

I have something to discuss with you.

Ruo.

I'm going to the palace
for some urgent matters.

Please be quick.

After meeting the Queen,

how will you tell her

about what Lord Chunping is planning?

You've already known

that Lord Chunping wants to harm
His Majesty?

The King of Zhao doesn't get along well
with Lord Chunping.

Everyone in Handan knows that.

You're stopping me
from meeting the Queen

so that the King of Zhao
can be dethroned?

My King wants to protect Lord Chunping

for your sake.

What do you mean?

Lord Chunping

is the head of Zhao's imperial family.

The King of Zhao doesn't trust him.

That's why you're the Prime Minister.

If Lord Chunping falls,

Zhao's imperial family

will all submit to the King of Zhao.

Will the King of Zhao
still value you then?

What are you still waiting for?

Send men

to k*ll Zhao Yi!

My Queen, don't be angry.

Don't be angry.

Zhao Yi wants to k*ll His Majesty

and usurp his position!

Guards!

Wait!

(Queen of Zhao)
Wait.

I'd like to help you
come up with a plan.

Go ahead.

His Majesty appointed Prince Qian
as Crown Prince.

But the imperial family kept complaining

that His Majesty appointed his young son
instead of his eldest.

Prince Qian is still very young.

Under these circumstances,

if he assumes the position
of King of Zhao,

I'm afraid the imperial family
will try to stop it.

Zhao Yi is the head
of the imperial family.

If you have

some evidence against him,

will he dare not to do everything
in his power

to support Crown Prince?

That's good,

but aren't we going too easy on Zhao Yi?

When Crown Prince assumes the throne,

you can

take Zhao Yi's head anytime, right?

At this point,

you don't need to seek
momentary gratification.

You're considering
the big picture indeed

as well as me and my son.

For His Majesty and Queen's sake,

I'll be devoted till my last breath.

Lord Chunping.

His Majesty's carriage

will arrive very soon.

Everyone, get ready.

Zhao Yi.

How dare you rebel to usurp the throne

and plan to k*ll His Majesty!

To eliminate Zhao's foolish King,

we'll risk our lives!

We'll risk our lives!

Stop!

You're still so stubborn
in the face of death!

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Rise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty has finally returned.

I've missed you day and night.

Please have this drink

as your welcome drink.

Where's Lord Chunping?

Why didn't he come to welcome me?

Your Majesty.

I'm here.

Why are you hiding at the back?

Are you feeling any guilt,

and you're ashamed to face me?

I don't dare to do that.

Qin is preparing to attack Chu.

We must take the opportunity
to invade Jicheng

and eliminate Yan.

Let's completely get rid

of being a state with threats
on all four sides.

Qin and Chu

will be busy with their battle.

By the time they realize it,

I would have already eliminated Yan.

There's no danger behind us now.

We don't need to be mindful of him then.

Your Majesty is brilliant.

Lord Chunping.

What do you think

of my plan?

Your Majesty.

I have no objections.

No objections?

Eliminating Yan is the top priority
of Zhao.

You have no objections?

Your Majesty is brilliant.

You can surely eliminate Yan.

Your Majesty.

I'll lead 200,000 troops.

I can surely invade Jicheng.

All right.

I'll give you 200,000 troops.

Zhao Cong.

Give an imperial edict to Li Mu.

Tell him to return to Handan

before the troops are mobilized.

Yes.

We bid our leaves.

Your Majesty.

Dun Ruo sent us a letter.

The King of Zhao already ordered to send

200,000 troops for battle.

Splendid.

Dun Ruo also said

that the King of Zhao had ordered Li Mu

to return to Handan

before mobilizing the troops.

He's summoning Li Mu back?

Zhao Yan

is naturally suspicious.

He thinks that I'm planning

to attack Chu,

so he's rushing to invade Yan.

But he's also worried

that our army
will send reinforcements to Yan.

That's why
he summoned Li Mu back to Handan.

How do you think

we should deal with Zhao's plan?

Your Majesty, you have been socializing
with King of Zhao for many months

to make him attack Yan.

(Top General of Qin, Huan Yi)
I think

that after Pang Nuan's 200,000 troops

cross the Yi River

(Grand Commandant of Qin, Liao)
and battle with Yan,

Your Majesty can directly send troops
to take Handan.

Even if Pang Nuan's troops are the main
force of the Zhao army,

it's not even half of Zhao's
military power.

(General of Qin, Wang Jian)

Even if the Zhao army's main force
cross the Yi River,

they can return to Handan
to reinforce them

within one month.

This time, His Majesty
is sending troops to battle with Zhao

intending to eliminate it.

At this point, I think

we shouldn't be impatient
in mobilizing troops to attack Zhao.

We should

set up a bigger trap

in order to achieve
His Majesty's intention

of eliminating Zhao.

Those who seem to have it, don't.

Those who seem not to have it, do.

Truth mixed with falsehood.

That will entrap Zhao Yan
into a fatal position

and have no opportunity to escape.

Generals.

I order you to lead troops

towards Wuguan.

Pretend to attack Chu,

but secretly move the troops

to the border of Zhao.

Yes.

Lord Changping.

Command Senior Minister Yao Gu to be
an envoy to Wei

to convince King of Wei

to ask Zhao to give back Zhiyi.

Zhao would definitely not return Zhiyi.

If Zhao and Wei become enemies,

Li Mu will go south

and Handan will lose its protection.

Yes.

Everyone, do the work assigned to you.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

Crown Prince of Yan is still
in Xianyang Prison.

In Qin's battle with Zhao,

we will need Yan's assistance.

How is he doing lately?

He eats and sleeps,

and he doesn't talk to anyone.

Should I go and talk to him?

Don't worry, Uncle.

He'll come to me himself.

(In 236 BC,)

(King Yan of Zhao ordered Pang Nuan)

(to lead the Zhao army's main force
to battle with Yan.)

(The Zhao army)

(successively attacked and took
Yan's Shaoliang,)

(Li and Yangcheng,)

(and pressing up to Jicheng.)

(Yan is in grave danger.)

(The entire state was in chaos.)

(Yan is powerless to defend)

(against the powerful Zhao army.)

(King Xi of Yan hurriedly sent)

(Grand Mentor Ju Wu to Qin,)

(urging Crown Prince Dan
to seek reinforcements from Qin.)

Zhao has completely fallen

into His Majesty's trap.

We should immediately mobilize troops
to eliminate Zhao.

(Censor of Qin, Wang Wan)
Your Majesty.

Zhao has no room
to maneuver anymore.

What do you think, Minister of Justice?

Generals Huan Yi and Wang Jian

are already prepared.

Our army can attack Handan anytime.

What about you, Grand Commandant?

Pang Nuan's main force just passed
Yi River.

They can still return to Handan
to reinforce them.

Wei is still in talks with Zhao.

They haven't completely fallen out yet.

Your Majesty.

The timing isn't right yet.

Your Majesty.

A good opportunity is hard to come by.

If it's really a good opportunity,

I definitely won't miss it.

Crown Prince.

Grand Mentor.

(Grand Mentor of Yan, Ju Wu)
Grand Mentor.

Crown Prince.

When did you arrive in Xianyang?

Crown Prince.

Pang Nuan led 200,000 troops,

passed through Yi River,

and attacked Yan.

Jicheng is in danger.

Is Father...

Is Father all right?

His Majesty is ordering you
to seek assistance from King of Qin.

Crown Prince.

Crown Prince,

please save Yan from danger.

Han and Wei are in the south.

Qi is in the east.

They can all assist us
in attacking Zhao.

Why should Yan's survival

depend on Qin?

Crown Prince.

In Zhiyi, General Li Mu of Zhao

defeated the Wei army countless times.

Wei is in danger itself.

Qi hates us.

They would be happy for the Zhao army

to invade Jicheng.

Only the Qin army

can make the King of Zhao scared.

Greetings, King of Qin.

You're here.

I've been foolish.

I didn't understand
your good intentions.

Crown Prince Dan.

You and I

are adults now.

We're responsible

for our states

and the lives of our citizens.

That's why we must think twice
before doing anything.

Our friendship was cemented
in adversity.

If I make a mistake,

you can tell me directly.

You're right.

The safety of Yan is my responsibility.

200,000 Zhao troops

are on a rampage in Yan,

taking my cities
and k*lling my citizens.

I'm sincerely requesting Your Majesty
to mobilize troops to save Yan.

Zhao Yan is indulging
in all sorts of evil.

He'll surely reap what he sows someday.

But now isn't the time yet.

After Zhao Yan eliminates Yan,

he'll surely turn east and compete
for dominance with Qin.

Please mobilize your troops.

I've told you it isn't the time yet.

Zhao won't be able to eliminate Yan.

You have to believe me.

Friendship cemented in adversity?

Those are empty words.

Crown Prince, take care.

Crown Prince.

Did King of Qin agree to assist us?

Don't be anxious.

Let's give this further thought.

Further thought?

Are we going to wait for Yan
to be eliminated?

Crown Prince, you were aggrieved.

To protect...

I, Envoy of Wei,
greet Crown Prince of Yan.

I, Envoy of Han,
greet Crown Prince of Yan.

King of Qin is so fond

of receiving flattery from envoys

of the six states.

Crown Prince, you were aggrieved.

To save Yan from danger,

please beg King of Qin again.

No.

I have a way

to let King of Qin attack Zhao
and save Yan.

Your Majesty.

Li Mu has taken Zhiyi already.

The kings of Wei and Han promised
yet again

that if Qin mobilizes troops
to attack Zhao,

Wei and Han will surely delay Li Mu,

and make Zhao spread itself too thin.

Our army has already gathered
at their border.

Pang Nuan led the Zhao army's main force
deep into Yan.

Zhao's border is unguarded.

Your Majesty.

Han, Wei and Yan all hate Zhao Yan.

The time to eliminate Zhao has come.

There's one thing
we must consider carefully.

The Zhao army is good at battleships.

They're very quick.

We must prevent the Zhao army

from going back to Handan
to reinforce them.

Minister of Justice.

Send King of Zhao

a letter from me.

Tell him Han, Wei and Yan

gave Qin's imperial family
expensive gifts.

The imperial family

kept telling me to attack Zhao.

It became unbearable for me,

so I ordered Qin's troops to enter Zhao.

However, Qin and Zhao have an alliance.

I'll still abide by it.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

King of Zhao won't easily believe that.

Zhao Yan is naturally suspicious.

He won't believe anyone.

He'll only believe his own judgment.

Order Wang Jian and Huan Yi

to charge into Zhao with great fanfare.

After a small victory,
station the troops in Liaoyang.

Without my orders,

don't go near Handan.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

When will our army take Handan?

The Zhao and Yan army are engaged
in battle.

When the time comes, it might be
too late to send reinforcements.

(Ye City, Zhao)

(General of Qin, Yang Duanhe)

Why is the Qin army suddenly
attacking us?

(Qin)

I'm Li Xin from Qin.

Under my King's orders,

I came to invade Ye City.

(General of Qin, Li Xin)
Surrender now.

General.

Zhao and Qin just formed an alliance.

Why are you suddenly attacking us?

King of Zhao is unjust.

He attacks the weak.

Han, Wei and Yan

(Qin)
sent envoys to seek assistance from Qin.

King of Qin can't accept the deeds
of Zhao people,

so he mobilized troops
to eliminate tyranny,

and battle with the unjust people
of Zhao!

These are warring times.

Various states battle
for their own feuds.

Why do you say it's unjust?

It's unjust if you mobilize troops
for no reason.

You're ambushing Ye City.

You have an unfair advantage.

All right.

I'll give you two days

to prepare for battle.

After two days, if you don't open
the city gate and surrender,

the Qin army will surely

destroy Ye City.

All right.

Since you said so,

you must be a man of your word.

Let's return.

Go to She City to seek reinforcements
at once.

Remember, go there without stopping.

This cannot be delayed.

Yes.

(Ye City)
In Ye City and Yanyu,

most of the generals and soldiers

went with General Pang Nuan to battle
with Yan.

(She City, Zhao)

Only 30,000 troops are left.

How can we deal
with the Qin army's attack?

There are 200,000 troops from Qin.

We're weak and powerless.

We'd better hold on and wait for reinforcements.

General.

Ye City and Yanyu

together with She City form the shape
of a horn.

I think we can distribute the troops
for defense.

We can surely delay the Qin army.

All right.

I'll protect She City.

You two lead 10,000 troops each

to reinforce Ye City and Yanyu.

Go at once.

Remember.

If the Qin army attacks any

of the three cities,

the other two cities should split
their troops in half

to reinforce that city at once.

Yes.

When we go out of this valley,
there'll be a crossroad.

We should split up to go to Ye City

and Yanyu.

Take care.

After we defeat the Qin army,

let's meet at She City.

Don't panic!

Don't panic!

Be alert!

Formation!

In the face of an ambush,

the Zhao army is still able
to maintain composure.

This is a desperate fight.

What a shame.

Are you going to surrender or not?

Are you going to surrender or not?

We won't surrender even if we die!

We won't surrender even if we die!

We won't surrender even if we die!

Release!

Don't panic!

Maintain formation!

k*ll!

Stay calm!

Don't panic!

Don't panic, maintain formation!

Maintain it!

Don't panic!

Only by k*lling Qin's general

can we survive this!

(Zhao)

The Zhao army won't surrender
even if we die.

Give them an elaborate burial.

(Ye City, Zhao)

(Yang)

(Ye City)

(Zhao)

Zhao army above the city's wall,
listen up.

Your 20,000 reinforcements from She City

have already been k*lled.

If you want to live,

turn over your weapons
and surrender now.

Brothers.

Let's battle it out with the Qin army!

Let's return.

(Qin)

Get ready!

Defense!

Ballista crew, get ready!

Get ready!

(Yang)

Attack!

(Qin)

(She City, Zhao)

Top General.

Ye City,

She City

and Yanyu

are ours now.

Next is Liaoyang.

Misleading King of Zhao into thinking

that our 200,000 troops

can't take Liaoyang

is harder than winning a battle.

General Wang Jian.

What is your plan?

Top General.

Top General.

We've already eliminated
the Zhao army in She City.

Splendid.

You're just in time.

Let's hear

General Wang Jian's plan.

Your Majesty.

Prime Minister, you're just in time.

Come.

Drink with His Majesty.

Your Majesty.

The Qin army has attacked Zhao.

Attack?

Ying Zheng tricked me.

Your Majesty.

Urgent report from Liaoyang.

Qin's 200,000 troops already invaded

Ye City, Yanyu and She City.

30,000 of our garrison troops all died.

The Qin army is divided into three

and they are going into Liaoyang.

However,

I received a letter from the Minister
of Justice of Qin.

Please read it.

How shameless!

Shameless!

He didn't abide by the alliance!

He's boasting without shame!

He was even talking
about the spirit of alliance!

Summon all the officials

to come to the palace to discuss this.

Your Majesty.

There's no need for courtesy.

We have urgent military affairs.

Why isn't Lord Chunping here?

Where is he?

Your Majesty.

Lord Chunping is attending
to urgent matters.

He'll be here in a short while.

Urgent matters?

Is there anything more urgent

than Zhao's survival?

Officials.

The Qin army has gone against
the alliance

and attacked Zhao.

Think about

how we should deal with this.

Liaoyang has 30,000 garrison troops,

and the Qin army has 200,000 troops.

Handan is in danger.

Handan only has 20,000 troops.

Zhao has fallen into Qin's trap.

Your Majesty.

You must order General Pang Nuan

to reinforce Handan at once.

Everyone.

Currently,

Qin just mobilized its troops.

Why are you all panicking?

At this point,

we should summon Generals Pang Nuan
and Li Mu back

to defeat our enemy.

My lord.

His Majesty has already made a decision.

Send my orders.

Lord Chunping

and General Li Mu have arrived!

Your Majesty.

Rise.

Li Mu.

Aren't you in Zhiyi?

Your Majesty.

Our army attacked Yan.

General Li Mu was worried that Qin

will take the opportunity
to attack Zhao,

so he sent scouts to check on Qin.

The Qin army just mobilized
their troops to Zhao,

and General Li Mu already

traveled day and night to return
to Handan.

(General of Zhao, Li Mu)

Your Majesty.

I have a plan to defeat Qin.

My troops are near Liaoyang.

There are around 50,000 of them.

These 50,000 troops

can reinforce Liaoyang

and stop the Qin army.

Your Majesty.

Please order our main force
in attacking Yan and Wei

to return to Handan.

General Pang Nuan and I

will surround the Qin army

from the east and south

and make it leave Zhao.

Wait.

You have 50,000 troops near Liaoyang?

Why am I not aware of that?

Your Majesty.

These soldiers

are waiting for food reserves
and supplies.

That's why they were delayed in going
to Yan.

Is that so?

Is it because of a lack of food reserves

or is someone

intentionally hindering them?

Your Majesty.

I was the one
who convinced Lord Chunping

to hold the food reserves and supplies.

Your Majesty.

Our army is launching a major attack
on Yan.

Handan will surely be unguarded.

We must take precautions against
the Qin army.

I acted arbitrarily.

Please punish me.

Your Majesty.

Not only is General Li Mu not guilty
of any crime,

but he also has merits
in saving our state.

Right.

In saving Handan,

General Li Mu

must get the top credit for that.

Forget it.

I won't hold him accountable
for this matter.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Urgent report from Liaoyang!

♪I remember the cold wind last night,
look at the world♪

♪It's boundless and vast♪

♪Each year is sad and very tumultuous♪

♪Military exercises at the plateaus,
horses drinking by the Yangtze River♪

♪Communicating the unification
of the country♪

♪Brandishing the safety of the world♪

♪The land was given to officials for
500 years, lives flourished and decayed♪

♪Ruined structures, sorrows, heroes'
tears, I must have great ambition♪

♪In the vast mountains and rivers,
the weather keeps changing♪

♪Bring peace to the world, build a new
universe, be like the sun and the moon♪

♪Armed for battle,
the soldiers are unstoppable♪

♪A land consumed by w*r,
the beginning of the king's law♪

♪Follow the footsteps of
our ancestors and martyrs♪

♪A great nation's
iron-willed representative♪