Episode 4
Teacher, I wish to obtain permission from you to grant me 2 hours.
After 2 hours,.
I will definitely be able to lift up this cauldron up.
Xiao Chuan, don't even say 2 hours.
The way I see it, even if you practiced for 10 years,
you won't be able to obtain my natural godly strength.
I know.
But then, sages always have genius plans.
Okay, I'll give you 2 hours.
Uncle, will this brat try to escape?
Two hours... I don't even think he will make it out of the city.
Xiao Chuan isn't that foolish.
Brother Fan is right.
Why don't we just wait and see.
You're using your head?
Can you really do it?
Teacher, I'm ready.
I can lift this cauldron up now.
Okay.
Let me see how you intend on lifting it up.
Okay!
It's up! It's up!
It's up!
This weighs at least 2,000 or 4,000 tonnes.
I-It's really up!
Bravo! Bravo!
Brother Xiang, what should we do now?
This... This... This...
Luckily I was born 2,000 years after you guys.
I studied Physics and know about Archimedes' Principle.
He gave me some pointers.
I can beat the world!
Everybody, please comment!
Didn't I lift the cauldron longer than him?
Much longer!
Teacher, what else is there to say?
Xiao Chuan, please lower the cauldron, let it down.
I will obey Teacher's orders.
Xiao Chuan, that wasn't lifting the cauldron,
that was simply muddling your way through!
How was I muddling my way through?
Teacher said before that as long as I used my own strength
to lift this up, then it's okay.
He didn't say what kind of method to use.
You are just trying to get your way and distorting facts.
Nephew, he didn't break the rules.
He made use of the rules.
Uncle!
That's correct.
There are numerous ways to win.
Xiao Chuan may not have your strength,
but his wisdom surpasses yours.
You won today's match.
You won because of wisdom.
Thank you Teacher. Thank you Uncle.
Xiao Chuan, go back and prepare for the next test.
Uncle!
Yu'er, by depending on brute force,
you can only lift up one cauldron.
But a country, a society...
it's useless to depend on just strength.
You have to depend on wisdom and strategy.
Honestly, in my (Uncle's) heart,
I really didn't wish for you to lift up this cauldron.
You should be lifting up a society.
Did you know that in my heart...
I have high expectations for you?
I (Xiang Yu) understand Uncle's words.
But... Forget it!
The more Xiao Chuan is like this,
the more I don't want him to leave.
Whether we can keep Xiao Chuan
will depend on your performance in the third match.
Nephew, there's something you have to remember.
Xiao Chuan is talented,
if we are unable to use of him,
then we will have to kill him.
Why?
If Xiao Chuan leaves us,
he may be our greatest rival in the future.
If we are unable to keep Xiao Chuan,
then Xiao Chuan has to die.
Xiao Chuan saved both our lives,
I will not harm him.
Don't forget,
it's because Xiao Chuan let Leader Bai go
that he nearly endangered all three of us.
This weak erroneous mistake,
can't be committed again.
Uncle, don't talk about it anymore.
I have made my decision.
This third match, I will definitely win over Xiao Chuan,
but I will not use underhanded means.
I (Nephew) will take my leave.
You! You! Stand still!
You see, he's made me angry!
Seems like his personal feelings are influencing him a little,
he's unwilling to harm Xiao Chuan.
But I can't watch Xiao Chuan leave us.
I have an excellent plan.
Teacher. Uncle.
Today's the last match.
The topic is simple.
Martial arts will decide the winner.
During the match, there's bound to be accidents.
Life or death depends on god's will. Weapons are merciless.
If there is an accident,
both sides shall not pursue it.
This is a life and death agreement. Both of you, please sign.
Xiao Chuan, if you lose to Xiang Yu,
you will never be able to leave the sect.
Try your very best.
Teacher, I understand. I (Student) will do my best.
Yu'er. You have lost one round already.
You cannot lose this round no matter what.
I didn't lose before. This time it's even less likely I will lose.
Will Yu'er really do it?
I know Yu'er too well.
Even if he will dies, he won't accept defeat.
He wouldn't purposely lose to Xiao Chuan.
Today, Xiao Chuan will either lose or
be killed.
Let's hope Xiao Chuan will not be overly set in his ways.
There are two rules to the fight.
First, if someone gets unhorsed, I will declare him the loser.
Second, there has to be a winner for today's match.
Unless I shout stop, neither of you can stop.
Why are Yu'er's blows so harsh?
Perhaps, my spiteful words to him earlier
was a little too harsh.
Xiao Chuan, Wake up. Are you okay?
I haven't lost yet.
I haven't fallen off my horse yet.
Xiao Chuan. Don't be silly.
You can't beat me.
If you continue like this, you will lose your life.
I want to go home. If I lose I won't be able to go home.
Please let me win.
You really want to go home?
I've never thought that way before.
But ever since I came to Qin,
I've wanted to to go home everyday.
Xiao Chuan, didn't you always say that your martial skills were only mediocre but you were the best at escaping?
Why aren't you more flexible today?
There are things a man can do and things he can't.
I will not lose today.
Uncle, I did not lose!
It's my horse that was disappointing
and made me fall!
Master Xiang, now that things have reached here, although you did not lose, you came off your horse first.
According to the agreed rules,
Xiao Chuan,
you won.
Eh... Xiao Chuan!
Come, drink it.
Thank you Bo Fu.
It's really bitter.
Good medicine tastes bitter. You will get better after you drink it.
I want to get better quickly,
then I can set off quickly.
So you really hate it here?
Master, that's not what I meant.
Actually, I really like it here.
I will also miss you Master,
Bo Fu, and Brother Yu.
I...
Enough! Don't talk anymore.
Let me give you a few things.
Here are some clothes and traveling expenses.
From now on,
you can leave whenever.
Master...
This is the first time you will be traveling the world alone.
You must be careful,
then I would be less worried.
Master!
Your Master hates to part with you.
I understand Master's heart
but I have to go back home.
It's already been so long
since I last saw my parents and my brother.
Right...
How is Brother Yu?
He is having a hard time.
He doesn't want to see you.
Ah Xiao Chuan,
there is a thing I absolutely need to tell you.
The horse Xiang Yu was riding, is dead.
Dead?
How come it died from only falling?
Very strange right?
What is even more strange,
the horse died before it fell to the ground,
all the bones were broken.
How can that be?
Let me tell you,
this matter, there is only you, me,
Xiang Xiong, and Xiang Yu who know about it.
Could it be...
It was Brother Yu?
You guessed right.
He can't watch you die,
so he used his leg pressure to kill his horse.
Using such extraordinary strength... only Xiang Yu is capable of doing this in this world.
Xiang Yu,
he didn't lose to you,
instead he protected you and saved you.
Everyone says Xiang Yu is fool-hardy,
but I know...
but I know he just doesn't want to use other means to reach his goal.
Yes.
We were all wrong about him.
Brother Yu!
I thought you wouldn't see me off!
How could I not? I have been waiting.
Brother is leaving, we must have a drink!
Come!
I may not lift the cauldron up like you could,
but I am an expert when it comes to wine pot.
Drink!
Good wine!
Tong Kai (feeling good)!
Tong Kai is too old-fashioned,
you have to say
Oh Yeah!
Ku be la!
Oh yeah! Cool beer!
Cool, right?
Cool.
Come.
Brother...
From today onward, I don't know when we'll meet again.
We've known each other for a period of time,
why don't we use this time to become sworn brothers?
No matter where you are in the future you will always have my support.
Ok.
Good, we'll do that.
Come!
Heaven be our witness...
Today, the two of us,
Xiang Yu,
Yi Xiao Chuan,
will become sworn brothers.
From this day onward we will be of one mind.
We will never abandon one another.
We will be of one mind, and never abandon one another.
Eh...
Xiao Chuan,
we have to decide who is older!
I'm 26 years old this year...
You...?
Since we are so compatible, we do not need to care for societal rules.
Whoever finishes this wine
will be the Big Brother.
This person is actually younger than me,
trying to fool me.
Fine.
I agree.
Come.
Based on dates,
I'm younger than you by more than 2,000 years!
I won't lose out for calling you Da Ge (older brother).
I'll let you have it.
Now you need to call me Big Brother!
Big Brother -
Younger Brother bows to you!
Brother please rise up.
The wine is great (tong kai).
Eh, you said it wrong again!
Oh Yeah!
Cool beer!
If my old fashion dad
knows Xiang Yu is my sworn brother,
He will definitely say, "Oh yeah! Cool beer!"
When you see your parents, please give them my regards
since I can be considered as their son.
When you get back, please give master my regards too.
Tell him to take care of himself.
I will remember.
Big Brother...
I owe you a good horse.
In the future, I will return one that is even better,
so you can travel the world.
Ok. I will wait for that day.
See you again.
Aiya! It's a handsome guy and an old horse,
plus the nice weather.
Wouldn't it be a waste if we're not going to take a video clip?
I am Yi Xiao Chuan,
a big handsome guy,
riding my precious horse!
Where I am now? I am not in a historical movie!
Now, I really am in the Qin dynasty period, 2000 years ago...
and it is...
it's BC...
Sorry!
My history is not that good.
Anyway, I'm really in Qin dynasty!
Right now, I'm on my way to Yan
Now,
now I will introduce the journey's scenery.
Everyone see!
Everyone look! This is a scene of a dense forest.
Aiya... In our time
that is lacking.
Sister!
Su Su!
Su Su...!
Let her go!
Su Su...!
No, no, no!
Ah... Don't... Su Su!
Su Su...!
Big Brother! Big Brother!
Are you okay Big Brother?
Ok. Ok, I'm Ok.
Stop! Stop! It's touching me!
What should we do?
What do you mean? Hurry and cover me!
- Be careful! - Big Brother, let me avenge you!
Avenge me? Bull! Run!
Hey, Hey! Your pants! Don't you want them?!
Little Sister? Are you alright?
Big sister...
Don't cry.
Thank you, hero! If you had not helped,
my family would have been in grave danger.
No problem at all.
May I ask for your name?
I'm called Yi Xiao Chuan.
(He introduces his name in connection with a history expert and a modern poet.)
My learning is shallow, I have not heard that (name) before.
Oh, sorry.
I said it wrong.
Let me try this again, Yi Xiao Chuan.
Yi of the Book of Changes, Xiao of big-small,
Chuan of endless streams.
Ah...
Sir, what's your name?
My surname is Lu, people call me Lu Gong.
Right. Come here, come here quickly.
Thank our savior.
This is my oldest daughter.
Ah...
I'm Lu Zhi, thank you for saving us,
for saving our lives.
The one you saved earlier is my little sister, Lu Su.
I pay my respects to my rescuer.
Little Sister,
you don't have to be so polite.
This is only natural
for one to rescue a damsel in distress.
For every excellent and handsome male of this generation,
it is our call and duty. Isn't that right?
Young Sir, what do you mean by that?
These two girls must have been frightened out of their wits.
I should play a little joke on them
My meaning is, those little brats
dare to steal the business on my turf!
I must chase them away from here!
I want to make this acquisition myself.
I want to bring you two beauties into my mountain den
to be my maid-concubines. What do you think?
Father!
We leaped out of the fire, into the frying pan!
Why are you so serious?
I'm only joking!
I'm just passing by.
Ok, ok. If I have offended you,
then I'll apologize.
What? You don't believe? If you don't believe, I'll go then.
Goodbye to you.
Eh... Young Sir, stay! Young Sir, stay!
Now what?
You are really not a mountain bandit?
If I was a mountain bandit,
would I let them go?
I am not blind.
What Young Sir has said makes sense.
If so, I have a request...
If you have something to say, then say it.
Stop speaking in such a genteel manner.
I'm worried... I'm worried as soon as Young Sir leaves,
those people will come back.
I am hoping that you might escort us part of the way.
I hope you will agree.
Eh, eh... Old Bo...
You are about as old as my parents. If you bow so low,
my life span might have to be shortened! - Sir, so you agree?
I do want to promise you,
but I have something urgent. I am on my way to Yan kingdom.
Yan kingdom? Isn't that in the north?
Correct.
Aiya! We are going the same way.
We are going to Pei Xian, also in the north.
Perhaps we can be traveling partners?
We can look after each other on the way.
These two girls, one is beautiful and flirtatious,
the other is pure and sweet and has an air about her that modern girls don't have.
Let's do it. After all, I am not at a disadvantage.
I shall play the role of bodyguard to the beauties for once.
Sure. I would accept this deferentially rather than decline.
Let's organize a tour group.
Uncle, you are more familiar with this area.
You can be the tour guide.
Thank you, warrior.
Thank you, Young Sir.
No need! It's as it should be, as it should be!
Young Sir, your clothes.
I've no need for it. You can use it as cover.
Little Sister.
This girl is so shy. It arouses one's tender affections.
How nice. If Gao Qin had half of her (shyness).
I hope sir doesn't mind.
My sister is reserved and polite.
She doesn't express herself too well. I thank you on her behalf.
Young Sir, please.
What are you doing? I haven't finished talking!
Why did you pull me away?
I am half-dressed. How can I stand in front of a stranger?
So I...
Ok, ok. Don't say anymore.
Things are like this now. Let's go. Get up on the cart.
This area has hills lining one side, and water running on the other.
You can say that heroes can bring glory to this place.
This road, all the way through
has wonderful scenery.
Little Sister, what do you
think about this Young Sir?
He's not bad. Just a little mischievous.
Let me tell you,
actually I like this type of brave personality.
Unlike you, so spiritless all the time.
Older Sister...
Ok, ok. I won't tease you anymore.
You have been bullied today.
Where do you think this Sir Yi came from?
What is his family background?
If there's an opportunity, I must find out!
Why must we find out his family background?
Of course. You think...
He's following us all the way. We will spend time together.
What would happen if he were a bad person?
We should find out more.
Older Sister has a point.
Su Su, put this on.
This gold silk is your treasure.
The pictures on it,
didn't you personally sew them on yourself for over a year?
Didn't you say you wouldn't wear it before the time of your marriage?
Yes. I wanted to wear it, to meet my intended.
But I want to wear it now.
I don't want to wait so long.
Come, help me wear it.
Come. Pour the wine.
Slowly...
Thank you.
Thank you, Young Sir, for the protection.
Here, I'll toast this to you.
Lao Bo, thank you for the explanation on the road. (Lao Bo is used to address an elderly man.)
You must be thirsty. I should be the one making the toast to you.
Young Sir really knows how to talk.
Then I'll go ahead.
Come. Let's drink together.
Ok. Good wine.
Young Sir. Thank you so much for your clothes.
You're welcome. It did not require much effort.
Su'Er. Thanks to Young Sir, you were saved today.
You should make a toast to Young Sir too.
Ok.
Thank you, Young Sir, for saving me.
Su'Er is very grateful. A toast to Young Sir.
Here, it's good. I'll drink up first.
Father.
I see you are all dry drinking.
Should I perform a dance
to accompany the drinks? What do you all think?
That would be great.
Aiya! Good, good, good!
Zhi Er. Come, come.
My Zhi Er has both brains and talent.
Zhi Er. Come, come, Zhi Er.
You should drink some with Young Sir too.
Help Young Sir fill his cup.
Young Sir, let me give you a toast. Thank you for saving my life.
Let me tell you,
if you were at my place,
if you wanted to be a famous star,
it would be easy.
Look at your clothes.
They smack of the aura of a movie star.
I must be your manager!
Young Sir Yi, what are you talking about?
I just like talking rubbish.
If you don't understand,
then just take it as if I said nothing.
What I mean is that, you danced very well.
I was totally captivated when watching you.
Thank you, Young Sir, for your compliments.
I will use a toast to express my appreciation.
Today is very happy.
Wine has brought joy, dance has also brought joy.
It's getting late.
Let us get on the way.
Yes, Father.
Young Sir...
Young Sir, the after-effects of the wine is strong.
You drank quite a bit.
Why don't you give up the horse and come into my carriage
to take a rest while we hurry along the journey?
That's good too.
After you drink, don't drive. And if you're driving, don't drink.
Then I would have to impose upon you.
Young Sir, please.
You are in such a hurry to reach Yan kingdom.
Why?
I haven't been home in a long time.
I really miss my parents and brother.
Young Sir saw an injustice and was willing to take action to help.
You're a man of principle.
I would guess that you are also a man of filial piety.
So, I guessed correctly.
Good! Good! Good!
If you might excuse my rudeness,
may I know your age?
My age?
Oh. You mean how old I am?
I'm 26 years old.
You are traveling alone.
I believe your wife must also be in Yan?
Old Bo, look at me like this.
Do I seem like a married person?
And even more, getting married at 26, isn't it too early?
Young Sir is still unmarried?
To tell you the truth,
I got engaged at 18,
and I got married at 22.
At 26, Su Er was already learning to talk.
So early!
At 18, I only just graduated from high school.
Isn't this against the law?
Young Sir?
Oh, yes. There's no marriage law here.
Where I'm from, the trend is to marry late and have children late.
That way, we ease the pressure of population growth.
Moreover, at 26 years of age,
one should concentrate on one's career, right?
What Young Sir says is true.
Building a family later in life for a man is alright.
My sons have already built their career, family, and are independent.
I only have a pair of daughters left in the house.
Now that we are migrating to Pei Xian. Meeting robbers on the way
makes me worry about the two of them.
I am old now.
My only wish now
is to help both of them
find good husbands they can rely upon.
No way, is he trying to get me to be his son-in-law?
I am just accompanying you
and to talk to the girls a little to dispel the boredom of traveling.
Lu Zhi. Lu Zhi is not bad but she's not my type.
Once we reach the destination, I will leave.
The modern world has so much fun. It's awaiting me to savor it.
I will not slip into your trap.
Young Sir?
I say Old Bo, your wine just now...
It's very strong...
In this cart... My head is swaying back and forth, back and forth... My head is so dizzy...
I should get on my horse. Get some fresh air. Cool down.
Young Sir!
Stop! Stop! I am about to puke!
Pei Xian.
I heard that Pei Xian's dog meat is world famous.
I have come to the Pei Xian of 2,000 years ago.
All the more I have to taste that.
Boss!
You are the chef,right?
Yes, yes.
What would the customer like to eat?
I want to try dog meat of course!
Give me two plates of the best
and a bottle of wine.
Good. Please wait.
Customer, please eat.
Thank you.
It doesn't look bad.
The taste is really not bad.
I could be said to be the first to have eaten Pie Xian's famous dog meat's ancestor!
Brother!
Brother, I have finally caught you.
We'll see how you're going to escape this time.
Who is this?
Perhaps he recognized me.
I am a wanted criminal.
Big Brother! I think you've got the wrong person!
I've never seen you before!
I'm your brother, Liu.
How can I be wrong? Don't you remember me?
He really came for me.
Big Brother, you have recognized the wrong person.
I have a long face
that resembles many people.
Any drawn picture,
people would think it's me.
My eyes are good, I am not wrong.
Aiya! Why am I drinking alone?
Let's drink together!
No, no, no!
If you want to drink, then drink it.
I'll ask for another one.
Boss! Boss!
Another bottle of wine!
Mmm... The flavour is good.
I can't eat alone. Come, eat together.
I'm full. As soon as you came, I'm full.
Big Brother. You want to eat it, then eat more.
That would be rude of me.
We just met up.
You're already buying me drinks and meat.
Let's agree,
that next time I pay.
How can that be?
We're friends, friends.
Actually, I'm full too.
I can't eat that much.
Boss! Come, come!
Wrap this up for me.
I'll return this bottle tomorrow.
Ok, ok, ok.
Brother, we've agreed - next time I'll pay.
See you next time...
Master Liu San, cheap! Stealing drinks and food!
Cheated thousands of families!
As many as 999 fell for it!
Master Liu San, cheap! Stealing drinks and food!
Arrived.
So it's here.
So many people.
Old sir, we are all upper class of Pie Xian.
We've heard of Lu Gang's name.
We have great admiration for him.
Upon learning the news of Lu Gang's arrival at Pie Xian,
we've purposely came.
Just to see Lu Gang.
We hope old sir can pass that message.
My lord is tired from the carriage ride.
He's not feeling well, so he won't be seeing guests today.
I apologize.
That is too bad...
Eh, Old Bo. (Lao Bo polite saying of someone elder.)
Is Lu Gang sick?
Yes. Yes.
Eh... Why are you going in?
How did he get sick?