The Great ProtectorEpisode 3
What are you doing?E'erhe,
you've already lost.
I didn't.I don't think so.
Accept it or not, you've already lost.You'll get killed if you continue the fight.
Xiping,I'm the one lost.
Brother Shun
It was an accident the knife was broken.In front of the Patron Deity,
I can't lie.
We're contesting on Kungfu Skills, not on our lives.
On our lives I won,but I lost on the Kungfu skills.
His Kungfu Skills are better than mine.
I can openly deny it,but I can't deny it in my heart.
The Lead Escort Master is really an honest man.
I would never admit that I‘m impressed by anybody.
But today, I admit I'm totally impressed.
Xiping, remove the Preceptor's Whip.
Brother Shun...Remove it.
Hold on to the Preceptor's Whip
Rongrong
They came to challenge my father.Since my father is ill,
I should then be the one to meet the challenge.How about that?
I don't compete Kungfu skills with a woman.
You're serious!Ya!
Let...Let...Let the challenge begin!
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Lady BossI'm here to get our door plaque!
Lift the door plaque!
Your Royal Highness, Your Royal Highness
Be careful, be careful
Slowly slowly.What has happened?Slowly
Young Lord, how come you are here?
His Royal Highness refused to stay at the Chamber of Commerceand insisted on coming here.
Please take good care of him.Put all the expenses on the Chamber of Commerce.
Please don't worry.
Your Royal Highness, please forget about that challenge.
Look, here's two hundred ounces of silver ingot,
just as a kind gesture.Please accept it.
That is too kind of you. So kind.
Are you kidding me?I'm His Royal Highness, not a beggar.Take it away.
Your Royal Highness, this is a kind gesture to you from the common people.
we should acknowledge their goodwill.
Let me tell you, I Your Royal Highness can accept defeat.But I don't accept this.
- Listen to me...Are you taking it away?
- I'll burn down the house if you don't take it away.- Don't be mad, Your Royal Highness.
Young Lord, His Royal Highness is really mad.
Please just take this away.
Your Royal Highness,I've expressed my goodwill.Please take care of yourself.
Good-byeYoung Lord, good-bye.
Xiu'er, His Royal Highness is still spending on the credit.
You should have accepted the money. What about the costs for medicines?
Put it on credit. Then send the bill.
Once His Royal Highness returns to the Capital, he'll definitely reward you with a house.
I wouldn't dare to expect that.
I only wish whenever we were in the Capital,
His Royal Highness would let us stay in his Residence for a couple of days.
You can stay whenever as you wish, isn't it? Your Royal Highness.
Although my Residence isn't comparable to the Forbidden City,it's big enough to let you stay.
Look, His Royal Highness is so humble.
Slowly. You're OK?
Your Royal Highness, is that you lost to Liu Anshun?
Liu Anshun? He doesn't even deserve to help me with my shoes.
I lost to Master Dai.
Master Dai... can still contest with you on Kungfu?
It was Master Dai's daughter.
Miss Dai's Kungfu skills are really terrific.
I don't think so. She was exercising witchcraft.
Nonsense
We're contesting on Kungfu Skills, not on our lives.
Do you want to know how I beat E'erhe today?
In recently years, Anshun's outright strengthhas reached a pretty high level.
He shouldn't have any problem in the routine encounters with opponents.
But it could be concerning when fighting with aces of the same faction.
This is Taigu Security Escort Service.It's the place that follows all the rules and customs.
All mind your behaviors!
The knife could insinuate the fate of its owner.
No rules are more than human relationship.
Folks are bitterly disappointed by what you did.
Lead Escort Master Liu,
please don't call me sister-in-law!
Head Master,Lead Escort Master Liu lost in this contest.
The underworld believes that one accidental miss may lead to more failures.
I'm afraid he couldn't take on the escort trips anymore.
I was worried about that too initially.
But I’m relieved later on.Anshun's personality is quite staunch.
Being staunch is a good thing,
he just lacks some toughness and flexibility.
He'll be able to consummate himself along the way.
But we can't afford to make any mistake on this trip.
Don't worry about it at all.I'll make all the arrangements for this trip.
Although I'm old now, the friends from the underworld
still have some respects and courtesy to me.
I believe you then. Head Master,
I just have one more concern.
Knowing that Lead Escort Master Liu has such staunch temperament,
will it fine to let him be in charge of the Escort Service?
Mother, sorry about my violation of filial piety.
I made so much trouble these days.
There's not much I haven't seen in my life.Isn't that you lost the Kungfu contest?
I've heard all about it. You lost the battle, but not your pride.
That's good.It's OK not to be the Lead Escort Master.
The key is that you can take the responsibilities,
then you can be the real man.
During all these years passed,
the Escort Servicehas been through so much, big or small.
Don't you believe my judgement?
Sometimes, it might not be good for someone to be smooth sailing all the time.
Folks in the Escort Service are not convinced when he was chosen to be my successor,
because he hasn't earned credits on some astonishing accomplishments.
If he could take on this escort trip successfully
without any incident,
folks in the Escort Service would not have any dispute again.
OK, higher, higherAlthough Miss Dai saved the face for us,
the Lead Escort Master lost the battle.People will still look down upon us when they hear that news.
Yeah, at first, he became the Lead Escort Master because of his fiance,
and now has to relying on his future wife to save his face in the end.
As a Lead Escort Master, it's such a disgrace.
Will you ever stop talking?Did you eat too much salty preserved veggies at breakfast?
There's water tank in the courtyard.Go drink some water if you ate something too salty.
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Why did you kick?
Why look at me?Look up whether the plaque is leveled.
All the gossips.
- Leave tomorrow morning?.- Yes.
It can't be delayed any longer.
Lead Escort Master, I'm a businessman and don't know much about the rules of you underworld.
But to me, the results of the Kungfu contest is all personal
and doesn't have anything to do with the Escort Service.
I believe you won't interfere the business with personal affairs, right?
Yes. I'll ask the staff to load everything tonight.
Lead Escort Master, have a safe trip.
Your Royal Highness, what do like to have for lunch?Anything solid or in soup?Rice or noodle?
Anything will be fine.
As long as it's cooked by you,I'll like it.
There isn't anything His Royal Highness hasn't eaten before.Just make it simple.
Four cold dishes, eight hot dishes,plus a bowl of soup and a pitch of wine.
I'm not talking to you.Want to eat? Pay the money first.
What money?I and His Royal Highness are together.
Don't be so snobbish.If talking about the kinship, I'm the uncle of the Emperor.
Then go to the Emperor to get something to eat.
You!
How dare you to be so outrageous!Our nation is really falling apart.
E'erhe,stop moaning here.
Say something.Didn't you just see how she humiliated me?
Your Royal Highness,he just called your name.
How did I dare to call his name?
Just ask him.Whose money he has been spending all along the way?
OK, OK, Lady Boss.Please don't provoke him anymore.
No matter what, he's the kin of the Imperial Clan, right?
Escort Master Chen,we are closed for business today.
That's OK, Lady Boss.Eighty pancakes, for tomorrow morning.
They must be buying all these pancakesfor the escort trip.
Looks like they are about to take on a trip.
I have to go tell the young Lord immediately.
What about me?
Xiu'erhaven't you been thinking about getting away from being part of the bandits?
It's an opportunity this time.Sell the tavern
and get as far away as possible.
Then where can I find you later on?
Xiu'erwe'd better not to see each other again.That's not a good thing.
I've been with the bandits for so long.You are the only one who is good to me.
Uncle He,take care and live well.
You're going to get on the escort trip tomorrow?
Going to the Capital.
- The Head Master is feeling better?- Yep
Martial Brother, would you like to knowhow I beat E'erhe earlier today?
Rongrong,the disciples of the same master are not supposed to teach each other.This is the rule of Kungfu teaching.
But...
If it's really for my benefit, please don't talk about this anymore.
Fine, I won't say anything anymore.
But there's a message from my father.
What is it?
Father saida good escort master should be like this pole.
It can be bent, but won't be broken.
There is a principle on turning things around when facing adversity.
Turning things around?
The message is delivered.I'm leaving now.
Martial Brother,take good care of yourself on the road.
Here's the Funiu Mountain. It's the territory of Chief Guo.Let's call out the escorting chants.
The escorting chants, everyone.
Hewu...Hewu...
Chief, thanks for everything.
Not a problem, Escort Master.How is Master Dai of your Escort Service doing?
Thanks for asking.Everything is fine with him.
Here I am Liu Anshun.
All my livelihoods are relying on my friends.
Now I'm bothering you my friend again.
No problem at all. Please go ahead.
Please!
Let's go.Hewu...Hewu...
Stop!
Lead Escort Master, hope you had a good trip.
Lord, are there any unfamiliar guests at the lodge?
All businessmen.
- Porter, take the Escort Masters to the backyard to feed their horses.- OK.
- Escort Masters, please follow me.-OK, let's go to the backyard.- Be careful of the poles back there.
- The carts over here, this way! - Slowly slowly- Everybody checks out your horse-drawn carts.
Check the wheels and the goods.Feed your horses well.
Lord, same as usual.Three rooms next to the courtyard, and three dormitories,
No problem, Lead Escort Master.I've already asked them to make the arrangements.What do you like to have for dinner?
No, thanks. We've eaten already.
-Waiter,-Yes-Prepare some hot towels for the escort masters.
It's all ready.
According to the rules and customs of the escort business, there're three no-goes when it comes to lodging.
No to new lodgesNo to places with new owners
And no to brothels.Once get inside,
look around carefully and see whether there's anything strange.
Also look around outsideand see whether there's anything unusual,
especially in the kitchen,check out whether there's any strange smell.
While sleeping at night, there are also three don'ts.Don't put away the weaponDon't undress
And don't let the horse-drawn carts stay outside of the courtyard.Also should be polite and smiling when dealing with people,
be humble when there's an argument,and don't be over-drinking. This is so-called three courtesies for safety.
The horse from the Lead Escort Master! Please take it.
Father saida good escort master should be like this pole.
It can be bent, but won't be broken.
There is a principle on turning things around when facing adversity.
Brother Shun, go get some rest. I'll watch overnight.
No, I'll watch for the first night this time.
How would I leave you alone here
Still thinking about the Kungfu contest?
Forget about it. It's all over.Why do you have such heavy heart?
It would be a lie if I say that I'm not thinking about it.
I just feel strange... Obviously E'erhe's Kungfu skills are of the same faction as ours.
There are three different kind of forces used by Xingyi Faction.He only masters the outright force.
How come I lost to him? I just couldn't understand.
That dumb big fella is full of dumb forces
He just got lucky.
If talking about Kungfu skills, you are far better than him.
The force he's using is purer than mine.I know that for sure,
It is different from what I've learned.
Elder Brother, I just can't explain it clearly.
You know the Elder Martial Sister's Kungfu skills are not as good as yours.
But why E'erhe couldn't beat her?
I can't figure that out either.
Could that because our Head Master...
Nonsense. I've never doubted the Master.
Maybe it's because I'm too stupid.I don't have good enough comprehensionand just can't get the essence of it.
OK, stopping thinking about this.Once you are married to the Elder Martial Sister,
you'll have tons of time to ask her about it.
Isn't it?Isn't it?Isn't it?
Just eat your pancake.
- You sneak attack-How dare you to make fun of me
You sneak attackYou sneak attack
-Give it to me- You sneak attack
You also think my decision was not fair?
It wasn't about fairness.Why did folks dispute it?
No more than trying to ask for an acknowledgement,for a formal funeral by the Escort Service.
Just wanted a horse-drawn carriageofficially given by the Escort Service.
Was it worthwhile to clash with them and made them all angry?
All angry.
You have seen.What Escort Master Ma wanted
was to save the dignity of his life with his death.
He also wanted to clear his tarnished name with his death.
He didn't want to live with people pointing fingers at his back.
He's dead. Of course, I'm heart-broken.
A horse-drawn carriage is not a big deal.
But I'm the Lead Escort Master. I once swore in front of the Patron Deity.
Anyone who breaks the rules should be condemned by all.
I couldn't speak this out.
I understand.
Hurry, hurry!
Fire! Put off the fire!Put off the fire
Hurry! Fire!
Coming, coming.
Everybody get out!Guard our goods!
Hurry up! Follow me!
Get the water! Hurry!Water! Hurry!
Hurry up! Guard our goods!
Water! Water!Put off the fire! Put off the fire!
Hurry up to guard the goods!
Hurry up! Here! Hurry up! Hurry up!
Put down your guns! Put down your guns!Don't move! Don't move!
Put down your guns! Put down your guns!Put down your guns! Don't move!
What just happened here?
Officer, there have been looting by the bandits.
Bandits, looting on the burning house?
Who are you guys?
We're from Taigu Security Escort Service, and are on the escort trip to Beijing.
On an escort trip.Then why does everyone hold a gun in hand?
Officer, allowing the Escort Masters to carry firearms, this is authorized by the government.
We have the official licenses.
This the inventory list of the escorted goods and this is the transit pass from the Governor's Office.
Unfortunately,Governor Lu had been killed by the rebels.
The transit pass is expired,
let alone who knows
whether this pass is real or fake.
Hand over your gunsPut down your gunsHurry
Hand it overHurryPut it downHurry
You people openly carry the firearms,
and cause the disturbance and disorders.I suspect you are the rebels.
So need to bring you back to the government office.
Officer, we're the Escort Masters.The transit pass is the proof.
If you insist on saying that, I would also have doubt on who you are.
That's reasonable.
Don't moveDon't moveDon't touch our cartsGet out of the way
I am the bandit. The guns are in my hand.
I just need to pull the trigger,you will be dead.
Young Lord, young Lord
Here's a letter from Head Master Dai
Brother ShunLead Escort MasterLead Escort MasterBrother Shun
How was it?
The bandits are running towards Chief Guo's compound.
Chief Guo's people?
Chief Guo doesn't have so many hard-hitting bandits under him
How can we attack the Compound without guns?
Let me go look for help from the local government.You all just wait here.
No need to wait.
Head Master
People of the underworld all say
no one is able to rob the goods escorted by Dai Haichen.
You just can't even if you want to.
But that's really because they are too lazy.
They are not using their brains.
Lazy people won't be able to get rich
and they never will.
Right? Uncle He.You taught me this when I was a kid.
Yes.
Chiefopen the boxes and let the Bros satisfy their cravings a little bit.
Good!It's good to get satisfied.I'll give you all an eye-opener.
But...after taking a look at the goods,we'd have to leave as soon as possible.
This place...we shouldn't stay here much longer.
Don't worry, Chief.Once get satisfied, we'll all be energized to get on the road.Isn't it, everybody?
Yes.Yes.Yes.
This...this...
Open them all!Open all the boxes!Chief! Chief!
You are... Dai Haichen
Chief Guo died on your hand?
He was to timid.
He'd lived long enough.
The way you did it was quite viciousand ruthless.
Unfortunately,you gonna be short-lived.
Where are all these nonsense coming from?
Hurry up and let's have a contest.
Put down your guns!Put it down!Put it down!
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Gave up fleeing?
I'm not running awayI'm trying to find an opportunityto meet you in private.
Want to see whether you're really as phenomenal as people said
The myths circulated around the underworldare usually not believable.
A man is humanand will never become a superhuman.
I think so too.But...
So you set everything up deliberately
and robbed my goods, right?
The Escort Masters and the bandits are born to be together.
You escort the goods, I rob them.That's a perfect match.
The Escort Masters and the bandits can also get along peacefully.
Too bad I made a mistake.
Dai Haichen's legendary reputation is really well earned.
A cat is not gonna be able to kill you.
The poison you used,I had seen that decades ago.
That was an exclusive secret recipe from a friend of mine.
Fortunately, he gave it to me back then.
That means you're really lucky.
Yeah, you're right.
Sometimes, people do need some luck.
Although Chief Guo was a bandit,he'd given me courtesy and respect for all these years.
For the life he lost, I have to get it back on his behalf.
The Heavenly Lord has the virtue of saving lives.I 'll give you three chances.
If you can pull out your knife in front of me,
I'll let you leave safely without any harm.
Brother Shun, all the bandits have been taken care of.
Rocks...Where are the silver ingot and bullion?
They furtively replaced it with rocks? Not the bandits.
It was the Head Master.
Brother Shun,father didn't tell you this
because he had his own considerations.
I understand
The reason the Head Master did this is all for the escort business.
My knife is very sharp.
You have two more chances.
I'll give you one last chance.
Your reputations is really well earned.
Good.Be ready to die.
Mercy on him, please!
Finally you are coming out.
Young Lord,to be able to pull of the knife in front of Master Dai,
there really aren't many who're capable of doing this in the world.It's not a shame to lose to him.
You're holding a knife. Are coming to save him?
Who dares to say that when Master Dai is here.
I, Zhang Duanhe, just want to exchange some blows with Master Dai,
and then won't be regretful for my life.
It's not easy for youto be able to pull out the knife in front of me.
With your acknowledgements,
I didn't waste my time practicing Kungfu Skills for the last few decades
Your Kungfu skills are not bad.I'm sympathetic to you for all you've endured.
So now just leave.
Unless you also let the young Lord go.
Your vital energy and blood are all running backwards.There'll be internal injuries if you continue to move.
I only took five hits from you
because I couldn't be sure that I would not hurt you.
You've tried your best.Just leave.
Firing Cannons Loud As Thunder,Near And Far People Gather
Don't hesitate and kill me now!
The Nian Army of Rebellion, named after the firecracker fuse.
Explode as soon as ignited.When and where the government persecuted the ordinary people,
the Nian Army would come to rescue upon their call.
I heard there had been escort masters who joined the Nian Army anonymously at that time,
following the orders of the old Commander.
The way he used the knife was aggressive and relentless.Folks called him No Blood Killer.
No Blood Killer.There's no such person among the escort masters.
Then how come you've kept the flag of the Nian Army.
So it was your idea to steal the flag and frame me.
The old Commander is dead.So the flag should belong to the young Lord.
Young Lord?Who is the young Lord?
Shanmao is the young Lord.
His is the son of the old Commander.
The old Commander had three sons and one daughter.
They were all captured by the Qing Imperial Army
and sent to the Capital to be executed.
This was known to people all over the places.
When in Luoyang during that time,we captured a group of foreigners.
The old Commander took one of the woman to his roomafter getting drunk.
She got pregnant unexpectedlyThe child is named Shanmao.
So his eyes are green.
Just kill me!
- Open your eyes.- I'm not the mixed-raced bastard.Just kill me!
Kill me! Kill me!Kill me! Kill me!
Young Lord, open your eyes! I beg you!
Ask him to pledge a swear of death.Never come back to Shanxi again in his lifetime.
To my surprise, your Kungfu skills are quite good.
Why did you hide it from me?!
Young Lord, pledge a swear of death first that you'll never come back to Shanxi.
Bullshit!You had told me since I was a kid
my father was an exchange student sent to America by the government.
Why did you lie to me?! Why did you lie to me?!Say something!
Young Lord,I was afraid you might have some encounters with the government.
Isn't it the same right now?
Hey, looks like I'm destined to be a bandit.
Young Lord, we can just wash our hands and leave.
BullshitTell me, did my father kill my motherafter she gave birth to me?
No no. She found an opportunity and fled.The old Commander let her go.
Where did she go?
Some people said seeing her in the Capital.I went to look, but didn't find her.
Which country did she come from?
Not sure.
- How did she look?- I don't know- How old was she?
I don't know.At least you should know how she looked, right?!
They all looked alike to me.
There had to be some physical features, right?
Looked to be a woman anyway.
Looked to be a woman?
Bullshit!
Let me tell you, from now on,I'm cutting all the ties with you.
Stop following me like a stooge.
Just can't get rid of you.Can't get rid of you.
Stay far away from me, you big liar!
Young Lord, young Lord
You've been with me since you were born.I brought you up.
Who else could I follow if I don't follow you?
Let me tell you, get out!
Just get out! As far away as possible!
Young Lord
Young Lord, where are you going?
Young Lord!