Those death deserving scholars are really becoming lawless.
Daring to slander the Emperor like this!
Malicious words... This crime is inexcusable. This crime is inexcusable!
Your Majesty.
These scholars are no ordinary scholars.
They are talents from the Noble Clan (Ju Xian Tang). They count on the fact that Prince Fu Su is their patron.
So they just go everywhere to criticize Your Majesty in front of a crowd.
They instigate discontent.
The worst thing is...
in all the regions of the kingdom, Confucian Scholars take them as examples, emulating each other.
Look here.
This is what they wrote...
and this is what they wrote, too.
Everything is written by them.
They wrote every single one of these.
Your Majesty.
Alright, that's enough!
Damn scholars!
Daring to despise me, the Emperor!
Plotting a rebellion!
Remain calm. Remain calm. Remain calm.
Your Majesty, I have the same thoughts. That's why I came here quickly to inform Your Majesty.
Zhao Gao.
You did well.
I am commanding you to investigate these scholars.
We must find all those who started it
and round them up all at one go.
Yes.
Kill all of them.
Kill those bastards who slandered the Emperor!
Isn't this Lord Zhao who governs the Court?
What's the purpose of this visit to our Noble sect?
Today, I'm here to carry out His Majesty's decree.
To search the Noble sect (Ju Xian Tang) for the scholars who spread lies.
Nobody is to disobey. Those who do will be beheaded.
Why is this?
This is His Majesty's decree.
I'm only following orders.
Everyone who wear a long gown, who has delicate skin, grab them for me. Search!
Yes!
I'll see who dares!
You must not get into anymore trouble.
Come.
Greetings, Your Highness.
You three don't need to stand on ceremony.
First tell me how the situation is.
From our Noble sect, more than a hundred people have already been caught.
The remaining scholars are being hidden by us.
It is said that Confucian scholars have been arrested because they deceived the people with lies. For sure, they came
to cut the grass from under our feet. They don't care if they are Confucian scholars or not. They captured everyone.
Those Confucian scholars, in jail they will meet with terrible tortures.
If they don't confess to false charges under torture, then the false charges will be imposed by force.
I think Zhao Gao's plan is to change this into a offence punishable by death.
That's really outrageous!
Your Lord. Your Lord. I'm not a scholar!
Quickly catch them! Catch the scholars!
Get in. We're leaving!
Everyone listen.
If you see any evil scholars,
report them to Zhong Yi Guan and government officials at once.
If you don't report them, you'll be seen as an accomplice.
Walk!
This is no longer just about the Noble sect clan
but it becomes a catastrophe that concerns every scholar in China.
This is such a big calamity. It will damage our Da Qin society.
I must go to the palace and persuade Father Emperor.
Your Highness.
You can't act rashly.
I think
we should write General Meng Tian a letter first
and wait for his return before making a decision.
Yes.
Sir.
They are doing this to the Noble sect.
They make you confused.
You shouldn't fall into their trap.
Your Majesty, according to my investigations
a total of
461 scholars were caught.
They have all confessed their crime.
In order to stage a rebellion, they spread those lies everywhere.
Zhao Gao.
According to my Great Qin laws, how should these people be punished.
Your Majesty.
According to the law, they should all die.
Your Majesty.
While investigating this case,
I found out
that Ju Xiang Tang gathered a lot of the Six Kingdom’s old commanders. They actually want to take revenge against Da Qin.
They, and these traitorous scholars,
have joined together.
This time, this incident with the scholars,
(with) people from Ju Xian Tang in the background, (just) added oil to the flames.
Fu Su,
how could you take in these traitors?
Father.
Your son wants to make enemies into friends
and get them to serve the Great Qin.
That is really ignorant.
Associating with the remnants of the Six Nations
is like raising a dangerous tiger.
You really disappointed me.
Your Majesty.
The remnants of the Six Nations will attract
vast supporters in each region.
This matter with the Scholar, I am afraid it will lead their cause for a rebellion.
Your Servant feels it is best to quietly observe and change with the situation.
Why don't you use this occasion to capture the all of them in one move. Not only sentence the whole to death,
but also send a message to the world, so that everyone knows that,
beginning from now on, nobody will ever dare to go against you, Your Majesty.
Prime Minister, what you just said is exactly how I feel.
I want everyone to know
I will be the Emperor renowned throughout the ages.
I can't allow anyone to slander my name!
Royal Father.
These scholars' theory were indeed too extreme, but they were also well-intentioned.
They advised father to alleviate taxes and military services.
Don't work the citizens until they are full of injuries to get wealth.
Frank criticism is hard to swallow.
If
they are disposed of for this reason,
I am afraid that in the future there won't be anyone who'll dare to speak truthfully.
Fu Shu, your my oldest son.
We have high hopes for you.
For these rebellious scholars, you
dare to reproach your own father!
Could it be you forgot the respect due to your sovereign and father?
Father.
How could your son forget?
It's just that I think
that speaking truly is also a way to express my filial piety toward father Emperor.
Rubbish!
You are persisting in your own wrong doings.
It looks like these Confucian scholars poisoned you deeply.
I think highly of you.
How can I allow you to go astray?
From today onwards, you will have no further dealings with these scholars.
From today, leave Xian Yang.
Go and assist General Meng Tian to guard the north and properly reflect on yourself!
Royal Father, you must not!
Royal Father!
Guards!
Royal Father!
Expel Assistant General Su from the main hall.
Detain him immediately and take him to the county.
Royal Father, you have accused me wrongly!
Royal Father!
Noble Clan (Ju Xian Tang) has been wronged! Royal Father!
Traitors!
Zhao Gao, I send you to supervise.
That Noble House is to be punished severely, with no mercy!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Royal Father, it's an injustice!
Royal Father, it's injustice!
Injustice, Royal Father!
Noble Clan has been wronged! Royal Father!
Injustice! The scholars have been wronged!
Injustice, Royal Father!
I have already sent someone with a quick horse to let General Meng Tian know.
I guess he will arrive within two days time.
I heard today
the upper prefecture at the borderland needs emergency help.
I am afraid that in that period of time he has no way to leave his post.
Then while waiting for his return,
our fellow brothers of the Noble Clan will be long dead by then.
I think on this matter,
we cannot just depend on General Meng.
We need to find the Prince to work on a solution.
I'll go now.
Lord!
What?
Something's happened!
Prince Fu Su has been driven out of the palace!
Right now, he's being sent to the Imperial Army!
What actually happened?
That...
Quickly explain yourself!
His Majesty said that Noble Clan is to be investigated.
So Prince Fu Su tried to defy His Majesty.
Lord.
You all must quickly think of a solution.
Otherwise,
our Noble Clan will be in disaster.
San Bao, hurry and prepare the horses.
Yes.
So outrageous!
I'm going back to the Noble Clan.
Let's see who dares to make trouble for Noble Clan.
Big Brother!
Stop! Come back!
Don't get worked up just yet.
This matter looks like it's the Emperor himself who put this trouble upon us.
This time, it will be hard for the Noble Clan (Ju Xian Tang) to escape.
That's right.
This time, even Prince Fu Su has been driven out of Xian Yang.
Seems like Emperor Qin is determined to kill.
Teacher. Big Brother.
Now, the only way is for everyone to flee from here.
You all quickly leave Xian Yang.
As long as there's green mountains left, there's no worry that there's no firewood to burn.
No.
Noble Clan has so many brothers.
If we run, what would they do?
This kind of disloyal act, I, Yu Er, will not take part.
If you want to die, we die together.
Big Brother, don't be rash.
Since I am not now a part of the Noble Clan,
they won't do anything to me.
I will go and tell the other brothers.
You all quickly go.
No.
Be quiet!
Now is the time to make a decision.
Yu'Er, don't be confused because of this matter.
Listen to Xiao Chun. We're leaving.
Go.
Lord, the horse's are ready.
San Bao, you return to the palace first.
This matter, (you) must not tell anyone about.
Yes.
Xiao Chuan, leaving this time, I don't know
when we can meet again.
Master, didn't you say before that
if there is fate, we will meet again?
Okay.
Hurry and get on your horse.
Worthy brother, we will part here then.
Take care.
Lord Yi.
Xiao Yue.
Lord Yi.
Go!
Xiao Yue.
Brother Xiang. Uncle Xiang, Why did they leave in a hurry?
They have urgent business to do.
I also have to go.
We will speak another time.
My Lady is sick.
What?
What sickness does she have?
After her last meeting with you,
she couldn't eat or drink, and she's teary-eyed all day.
Now she can't even drink down water.
What is the doctor saying?
The doctor said this is heart-sickness.
She must have heart medicine to heal.
That's why I came to see you.
Make this trip with me, okay?
I have something important to do right now
that involves the lives of many people.
I can't go with you.
Then what about Empress?
Xiao Yue.
Give this to her.
Lord Yi.
Be careful on the road.
Many thanks.
Everyone stop.
I have something to tell you all.
Today, at the main palace,
false accusations were lodged against Noble Clan.
In defending the Noble Clan,
Prince Fu Su was chased out of the main palace and driven out of Xian Yang.
The Noble Clan is in trouble now.
The Prince suffered an injustice!
Let's everybody voice a complaint for him!
Right! Voice a complaint!
Everyone let me finish speaking!
Emperor Qin,
he believed the slanderous words that he heard.
Not only did he chased away the Prince,
he has also sent people to investigate the Noble Clan.
The troops will be here soon.
We don't have other options,
so I ask that everybody leave Xian Yang at once!
Go as far away as possible!
Everyone hurry and leave!
Lord! Lord!
Not good! Not good!
Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao brought his people and is coming this way
Hurry have the doors closed!
Yes!
Noble Clan's Rebels. Listen up.
I am the Court governing officer.
Today, I have received orders to arrest the rebels.
I have already investigated
all of Noble Clan.
I give you a quarter of an hour to walk out quietly.
Otherwise, I will send in troops to flatten Ju Xian Tang.
Rather than allowing them to oppress us,
I say, why don't we fight with them till the bitter end?
If we let them catch us and put in jail, we won't have a chance to defend ourselves.
Yes!
We won't lose out if either the fish dies or the net gets torn.
Yes!
Everyone take a weapon. Let's go all out with them.
Stop!
Zhao Gao and Zhong Yi Guan
had all along wanted to destroy the Noble Clan.
If you go right now,
it will be justifiable for him to kill all of you.
Isn't that getting caught in their trap?
Right now, if it's death, then it's death!
It's better than being caught, put in prison and suffer serious torture.
Yes!
We are not afraid to die!
Yes!
We are not scared of dying!
I know. You are all heroes.
Otherwise, you would not have joined Ju Xian Tang.
But have you ever thought about
today,
if you take a sword and charge out that door,
then the accusation of rebelling is founded.
You will then cause trouble for Prince Fu Su.
You will be helping Zhao Gao to entrap the Prince.
Then, how can the Prince return?
How will he come and help Noble Clan rebuild?
Lord Yi, what are we supposed to do now?
The only plan now is to surrender.
Follow them back for inspection.
Then they have no way to kill us.
Brothers,
for now you will endure a short time in prison.
When this matter blows over,
the Prince will be back and rescue us.
Prince Fu Su has appreciation for our friendship.
How could we fail and be disloyal to him?
On behalf of the Prince, I thank everyone.
It's just that, my fellow brothers,
you all will be suffering in prison.
Yes.
You already left the Noble Clan.
Of course, they don't have evidence of you rebelling
but everyone will be in jail suffering.
Lord Yi, of course, you don't have to suffer.
Yes!
He's just saying empty words.
Of course, there's nothing (for him) to be afraid of!
I want to know,
can we endure the torture they'll put us through? I will not go to prison!
If we kill one, we break even! If we kill two, we make a profit!
Go!
Lord Yi, please give way.
Otherwise, we will not be polite anymore.
Bring out Noble Clan's member list.
Bring out the member list for what?
I, Yi Xiao Chuan,
in the presence of heaven, I swear with my blood,
I newly re-enter the Noble Clan.
I am willing to die along with all my brothers here.
Do you still have anything else to be suspicious about?
Looks like Lord Yi is actually a righteous noble hero.
We have wrongly blamed you.
Lord Yi,
in this life, in this world, I have never followed (obeyed) anyone before.
Today, I will follow (obey) you.
Please accept my respect!
I, Yi Xiao Chuan, can die together with all brothers here.
I can die with no regrets.
Sir, what are we waiting for?
Why don't I bring people and charge inside,
and burn up Ju Xian Tang?
Is it time?
Lord, it is almost one quarter (of an hour).
Time is already up.
You, bring in the soldiers first.
If you see anyone, kill with no mercy.
Yes!
Open the door!
I'm really scared that
one day my friend
will change into... change into that Zhao Gao!
I want to be the best Zhao Gao,
the Zhao Gao who is below one person and above all others!
Thinking of the past,
can we say that we were brothers who went through a lot?
I didn't think that today
we would become enemies.
Xiao Chuan.
Thinking of the relationship between us,
today I cannot kill you
since you already left the Noble Clan.
Move aside.
Don't stand in my path.
Or else, I won't spare you.
Many thanks.
I, Yi Xiao Chuan,
today have newly re-entered the Noble Clan.
The Noble Clan is innocent and has no contradicting schemes in mind.
We can go back with you
and are willing to cooperate with the investigation.
Xiao Chuan,
you're definitely going against me.
It's you going against yourself.
- No regret? - No regrets.
Arrest all of them.
Yes!
Go. Quicker. Go!
Has Lord Yi come back yet?
No, he didn't come back yet.
Oh.
Who are you?
It's me.
How is it you?
Me and my uncle are now being chased as criminals.
Follow me.
What crime have you committed?
We haven't committed any crime.
The Qin emperor has raided the Noble Clan,
putting everyone in prison. Only me and my uncle were able to escape from being caught.
We will have to leave Xian Yang today.
I came here especially to have a look at you.
What about Mr. Yi?
He still hasn't come back yet.
I have been hiding outside the city
and my people in the city have all been caught.
I don't know anything.
(This is) not alright. I'll have to go and ask my old brother for help.
Compared to Xiao Chuan, am I really not that important?
What are you saying?
Me and lord Yi...
I am not jealous that you like him.
Tonight, I will be running from Xian Yang to Kuai Ji.
After leaving, we won't see each other for who knows how long.
I came here fearing for my life because I wanted to have one (last) look at you.
Since I have seen you now,
it's time for me to leave.
Why have you bled so much blood?
Come. I'll help you.
You...
I want this pain to remain in my body.
This will be your present to me.
Everytime it hurts, I'll think about you.
I actually wanted to give this hairpin to you
as a farewell gift.
But since I broke your hairpin,
this will be my compensation.
You look really beautiful wearing it.
I'm going.
Wait.
Be careful on the road.
Can't you treat me the same as you treat her?
Your being jealous again.
Can't you see?
I am a woman, too.
I'm in love with you!
Why can't you love me?
Have you forgotten our connection?
I haven't forgotten!
Twenty years ago, you took me in.
Twenty years later. I've gained a lot
but I wasn't able to gain your heart!
If you truly understood my life, you wouldn't want to love (me) either.
Then tell me,
what is she?
Isn't that emotion?
She is different from you.
Then what about me?
What am I?
You are unique.
But only she, is (more) incomparable than you.
Why isn't there any noise again?
Lord. He has fainted again.
That weak...
Change him to the next one.
Wait.
Let's see him clearly.
Aiyah!
It looks like my subordinate doesn't know his own strength. Maybe he has broken a few bones in him.
They say you've got strong bones, so we will turn rounds breaking your bones.
Didn't think
that the honest Gao Yao would have
such a malicious heart.
Wrong.
The Gao Yao you used to know was weak. That's why he's dead.
Right now, in front of you, is Zhao Gao.
Living very well.
Pull him over there.
I know your not doing well.
The original Gao Yao
had alot of friends.
But now, not even one friend.
Friend?
Is it useful to have a friend?
I don't have any friends. But I've got a whip in my hands. Right?
You, who has friends, are going to get hit right now.
Let me tell you,
you have seen everything very clearly.
The way I interrogate criminals is also very simple.
As long as you tell on them, I can lighten your punishment.
If you point out Fu Shu, then
I can release you.
Why are you asking since you already know the answer.
Stinks.
We'll have to see which is stronger, your bones or this whip.
Xiao Chuan,
considering Xiao Yue's feelings...
Both of us coming from the same place,
we are still good friends.
Old Gao.
This clothing,
Xiao Yue made it.
I don't want anyone dirtying it.
So I would like to ask a favour of you,
please give it back to her.
- Tie him up. - Yes. Come.
Come.
Xiao Chuan!
Xiao Chuan! Xiao Chuan!
Niang Niang.
What happened?
Xiao Chuan. Xiao Chuan got trouble!
Go. Rescue him!
No. Niang Niang, it's just a nightmare.
Lord Yi told me to give you this.
He told me
that everything that day was his fault.
Niang Niang.
Yu Shu, I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have said those things that night.
Everything I did was hurting you.
But your pain is also punishing me.
Secretly cutting through my my flesh,
cutting through my heart.
This little kid has got really strong bones.
Big brother, are you having fun beating him?
It's tiring me out.
Sir.
He has fainted.
Mmh.
Take him down.
Yes.
Come here.
Find him a doctor.
Don't let him die.
Yes.
Come.
You've caught the wrong person. You've caught the wrong person.
You've caught the wrong person! You've caught the wrong person!
Really! (You) have got the wrong person!
Don't hit me!
Finally, someone who's weak.
Don't hit me!
Wait.
Lord Zhao. Save me.
They've got the wrong person.
Untie him.
Quick. Quick. Quick. Quickly untie (me).
Scared you, San Bao.
Thank you Lord Zhao. Thank you Lord Zhao.
Thank, thank, thank...
We're all one family.
No need to be grateful. Get up. Get up. Get up.
Don't thank me.
You should thank yourself.
Do you know why you were caught?
It's because on the Noble Clan's name list,
there was your name on it.
Did you see?
If I were to release you,
that would be because you're going to be our spy.
Looks like this is among the differences.
You're a smart guy.
You should know which side to choose.
San Bao know it! San Bao know it!
You only need to swear to be loyal to me
and I can let let you have Yi Xiao Chuan's position.
But you immediately have to keep watch over the palace ins and outs and be ready to obey any assignment from me,
doing what I tell you to (do).
But, Lord Zhao.
I owe Lord Yi a lot.
How can I repay him like this?
Lord Yi.
Lord Yi can't even save himself right now.
Go ahead and ask them.
He's been beaten until he has torn skin and open flesh. Now, he's locked up with the other Noble Clan members.
He, he, he...
Has Lord Yi also been caught?
But... But he's not one of the Noble Clan people.
I don't care if he's one of Noble Clan's people.
He was going against me.
Him going against me will cost him dearly.
No, no, no.
Lord Zhao. Lord Zhao. Lord Zhao.
San Bao.
To live or die, you only need to nod or shake your head.
Do you agree?
Sir Zhao. Sir Zhao. Sir Zhao.
San Bao will remain faithful until I die.
Okay.
That's good. Stand up.
You three. Come here too.
Listen carefully.
Within the army is my San Bao [= 3 treasures] and within the people are my three devils.
You will work together
and let Zhong Yi Guan become my own FBI,
a secret service organization.
FBI?
Lord.
What is called F - B - I?
It means you obey only my orders and you pledge to put your abilities at my service.
Lord, do you mean you want to create a special force army?
Correct.
Those special forces will only take orders from me.
You? You are my most trusted subordinate.
San Bao.
Lord.
Now, you go and get rid of the Noble Clan rebels in the palace guards,
and also those people loyal to Yi Xiao Chuan.
Yes. Yes, Lord.
Yes, yes, yes.
You three. Come over here.
I've got even more important work for you to handle.
40 li away from Xian Yang is a patch of forest.
Go there and block off one person.
Should I or shouldn't I tell?
No...
Must say...
No, no. Don't say.
My life is more important.
San Bao.
Miss Xiao Yue.
San Bao.
I ask you, where's Lord Yi?
I haven't seen him for these past two days.
You ask about Lord Yi?
This place is placed under my care now.
So, uh... He just doesn't need to come back.
You're replacing him.
Then something must have happened to Lord Yi.
I'm telling you that on the day I left, I felt something wasn't right.
Tell me. What happened?
That... that is...
San Bao. Quickly, tell me the truth! I beg you.
Can't say.
San Bao, your life is more important. You can't tell.
He has been imprisoned.
What?!
How it could happen?!
He... he...
Okay. Okay.
I will tell my brother,
he will know what to do.
Don't... Don't do that,
Miss Xiao Yue.
By all means, don't look for Lord Zhao! Okay?
Why?
Because...
It was Lord Zhao who arrested Lord Yi.
What?! What did you say?
Was it really Old Brother who arrested him?
Is it really Old Brother who arrested him?!
Mmh.
Alright, then I'm going to get an explanation.
I beg you!
I beg you, Miss Xiao Yue.
By all means... Don't find and talk to Lord Zhao about this!
I told you.
San Bao's fate...
is in your hands!
Not good.
This time I'm dead.
Xiao Yue.
Why are you not accompanying Niang Niang and come to your Old Brother? Hmm?
Old Brother.
Let me ask you.
Did you catch Lord Yi?