The Great ProtectorEpisode 5
Beijing, The Capital
Excuse usXiu'er, look
This is the West Gate of the Capital
This is where my ancestral grandfather challenged the elephant on strength back in days.
For memory of that event, this Gate was built as the result
So this Gate was built particularly for your family?
Then you gonna be my resource and support going forward
No problem. Count on me
This is the Capital, isn't it?Even more livelier than I imagined
It just gets started.
Hey you twoWhat is going on?
My horse-drawn cart got here a while agoWhy did it took you so long to make your way here
It's my first time to the CapitalOf course I need to take my time and look around
This is understandable
Miss Zhao
Aunt
Missy, thanking for taking care us on the way
Aunt, you're very welcome
If you need any help in the future
You can go find me at the Escort Service in Changyin Hutong(Lane) on the East Side
OK
Gentlemen, good-bye
- Take care- See you later
Let's go, mother
Ah, lady boss
Don't call me lady boss anymoreJust call me Zhao Xiu
You know what, Miss Xiu'er
You gonna move into the Royal Highness' Residence soonThere'll be no place for the horse-drawn cart there
Then what should I do?I can't just leave it on the street either
- It's worth over ten ounces of silver ingot- Yep
How about that? You leave it with meI'll sell it for you and you'll get all the money
Lord Tong, tell you the truthIf someone else tells me that, I might have believed
You...I don't believe you
Hey, you...you must had been deceived badly in your previous life
Why don't you look at the good side of people?
His Royal Highness and me combined, one third of the Capital City belong to us
You think I would have my eyes on this horse-drawn cart?
If you don't believe me, just steer it away
The horse belongs to His Royal Highness
Ask him whom the horse belongs to?
The horse belongs to Lord Tong indeed
The goodness of a person is of no consequence to the ungrateful.
I can't cheat on you for the sake of His Royal Highness aloneIf you don't believe me, I'm leaving right now
Hey! No less than ten ounces of silver ingot
That's the way be
This way
E'erhe, come over to help
Give him a hand
Come on...
Ah ha...
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Mother, here we are
Anshun, is it here?
Should be here. But there's no door plaque
- Then...- Let me ho ask
Go ask someone
Coming coming
You...who are you looking for?
I'm Liu Anshun from Taigu Escort Service
Oh, Escort Master LiuWe've received the notice
- Come on in- This is my mother
Oh Madame, you look in very good health and spirit
Come on in. Come inWatch your step
Watch your step
Escort Master Liu, Madame, this way pleaseWatch your stepl
This is the side courtyard
This way. This way pleaseWatch your step
Lord Qi, we have visitorsEscort Master Liu is here
It doesn't look like an Escort Service.Rather it's like a produce market
The courtyard is a bit messy, just not cleaned up
Lord Qi, Lord QiHey, this old manWe have visitors
You hit me?!
You, don't you...Escort Master Liu is here
This is Lord Qi
Lord Qi
This...isn't this a monk's temple?
Where is you Royal Highness' Residence?
This is not a monk's temple This is the Ancestral Hall of my family
But, long time ago
My ancestral grandfather
did something stupid.
He got involved in the disputes over the appointment of the heir to the throne.He followed the wrong man
And was stripped off the title by Emperor Qianlong
Since then, the situation of my family has been in a downward spiral
Emperor Qianlong?Your family has been in distress for over a hundred years
It shouldn't be called distress anymore, this is really poverty
It is just in distress.Just think about it
My family has been selling off the properties of the Residence for over a hundred year.
Now by the time of my generation
There's still such a big Ancestral Hall leftJust imagine how much resources we used to have
Hey! What are you guys doing here?Who are you?
- Let me go- What are you doing in my Residence?
What your Residence?I just want to ask you actually
You're trespassing private propertyWho are you?
Hurry, let me goThis , this is the Ancestral Hall of my family
How did become your private property?
Someone gave it to me as a collateral. Just let me go
Who gave it to you?You don't know him even if I tell you
How would I know if you don't tell
- Tell me.- Tong Ha, do you know Tong Ha?
- Tong Ha?- Let me go
Lord Qi
What can we do with this 40 ounces of silver ingot?
Enough, it's enough
Enough?
Lead Escort Master, we've already stocked up enough rice and vegetables before the New Year
If there's anyone coming from other branches,we just need to accomodate during their visit
Not much than offering the welcome and farewell meals.Only need to buy some meat
We still have a few jugs of wine here
40 ounces of silver ingot is more than enough
I'm not talking about this.I mean, if there's an escort deal for us
This 40 ounces of silver ingot will only be enough to pay the cart drivers.
Business, our Escort Service doesn't have any business nowOnly...
Here I amThere will be business
Why didn't we hang our sign out there?
Oh, all our visitors are employees of our Escort Service
They can find their ways without that.If we have sign out there
Often there're some dubious people showing up, making troubles
That's why I took it off
Where is the sign?
It's in the stable
Hang it up out there.It's ridiculous there's no sign for an Escort Service
I gonna ask someone to hang it up right now
Wait
How many Masters do we have right now?
Only one
Go ask him to come here
OK, I'm going now
You're saying Tong Ha used my Residence as a collateral and exchanged it with you for a horse?
Yes, that was Tong Ha
Give me the DeedWhat are you doing?
- Give it to me- Don't try to rob me- Give me the Deed
- Stop fighting with me- This is my house, mine
- That Deed is mine- What are you doing?- I will sue you
What did you say?I'll beat the hell out of you, bastard
I, your Royal Highness don't take advantage of the civilians
Brother, I 'm not gonna beat you
That is my horse. I've given you the Deed
You should give back my horse in return
You don't need to pay for the time that you rode it
Your house is so run-down.I've been regretting buying it any wayHow about we just settle it like that?
- OK, let's settle this way.Go lead the horse away- Hey
GoGo get the horse
- That is my horse. You stop!- Xiu'er
Xiu'er
- You...- Xiu'er, I will find Tong Ha for you
Then we'll get your horse back
What if he ran away?
The monk can run away, but the temple will still be there
You...
You guys continue, I'm leaving
You...
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The skills passed on by the Patron Deity have all been neglected, isn't it?
Starting tomorrow, get up to practice before dawn
Lead Escort Master,I completed my apprenticeship year ago
I'm an experienced Master now
See the moves with my handsit's all there
- I think I don't need to practice anymore- Why not?
Look at your belly
See how big it has becomeHow could you not to pracrice
Which faction do you belong to?
What faction?
I'm asking which faction you belong to?Xingyi, Bagua, or Shaolin, Wudang?
I've never practiced what you mentioned
What I learned is the Lu Faction
Lu Faction?
Never heard about it
There're Cha Boxing, Meihua Boxing in Shandong (abbr: Lu)But they don't belong to the same faction
Why do I need to practice boxing as a Master I'm talking about the Lu Cuisine
Specifically I'm part of the Jinan Cuisine
Which is known for the cooking styles of stew, stir fry, braise and deep fry
The signature dishes are Braised Intestine in Brown Sauce, Sweet and Sour Yellow River Carp, and Braised DeZhou Chicken, and...
OK OK OK
What kind of Master he is?
He's a Master Cook, of course
This...Why did you get a Master Cook for me?
What I'm asking for is the Escort MasterAre there any Escort Master
We don't have Escort MasterHow about this, Lead Escort Master
You've come a long wayHow about let him cook a few dishes for you
Please just wait and see
Guangshun Escort Service
Lead Escort Master
Our business is called Escort ServiceBut it's really more like a Carriage Inn
Usually quite a lot of people come and go
- Some stop by to have a rest and get a drinkSome just come over to have a chat- Here you go
OK, put it here
Lord Chen, you're really good cook
Thanks for the compliment, Ma'am
Tomorrow morning I'll get up early to get some fresh produce in the market
And make some more dishes for you
Now we're here at the Escort ServiceWe're like family
Please don't treat us like guests
Lead Escort Master
What do you think of my cooking skills?
Pretty good. Pretty good
Eat while it's still hot
Lord Qi
Please prepare some introduction lettersto the Big Eight Escort Services in Beijing
It'll be the grand opening of our Escort Service tomorrow
I'll take care of itCome on, let's eat
Lord Chen, what are you counting?
Escort Master said it's the grand opening tomorrowI'm trying to figure out how much food I need to buy
Wait till I confirm all the guests
OK
Lead Escort Master, please
Try this. Have some more
Ma'am, try this
How is it?
- Try knock again- Nobody is in
You are...
Go tell your Lord
Tell him it's E'erhe, the descendant of the Royal Highness Damusu visiting
Whom exactly are you looking for
Tong HaIsn't your Lord Tong Ha?
Tong Ha! Tong Ha!
Lord, this is an empty house
NonsenseTong Ha Tong Ha Come out
Lord, you must be mistaken
The owner of this house is the Su family, living in the South
They initially bought this house, planning to move the entire family to Beijing
Maybe because of some complications in business
They haven't moved here for over a year
What? It's been empty for a year?
That's impossible.I was visiting quite frequently not long ago
There's been some break-ins recently
Someone used this house to set up some scams
You must have run into a conman
Conman
Impossible Impossible
Nothing is impossible in this world
Now that the Su family heard about thisand hired me as the house sitter
Lord, if you have been done out of something
you'd better report to the authority immediately
No I can'tThis...I need to go in and take a look
Are you OK?
Don't you yet understand
This man Tong Ha, There's almost "Conman" written on his face
Only you hold him so dear to your heart
Now I will never get my horse back
Hey I'm talking to youYou dumbfounded
He...he must be practicing witchcraft
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You are...
I'm Liu Anshun, the Escort Master from the Guangshun Branch of Taigu Escort Service
This is my name card
And this is the introduction letterI'd like to meet the Head Master of your Escort Service
Mr Du ZaishanThe reason I'm here is that
There'll be a banquet for the opening ceremony of our Escort ServiceI hope we can have the honor
With Head Master Du's attendanceHere's the Invitation. Would you please?
You're our distinguished guestPlease take a seat in the Guest Room and have a drinkLet me report to the Head Master now
Thank you very muchThis way please
No more inconvenience to you as I didn't make any advanced arrangement.I still need to send the Invitations to the other Escort Services
- Thanks for delivering it for me- You're welcome
Liu AnshunYou are not the Lead Escort Master anymore
The warm reception on the first visitThis is not something you can expect anymore
Liu Anshun
One defeat brings on more failures
He lost in the Kungfu contestAnd lost the escorted goods
How could a person of that kind of recorddares to open an escort business?
The news of these kind of things are wide-spread quickly in the underworld
Did he really think folks in the Capital don't knowwhat happened to him in Shanxi?
He won't be able to survive in this businessHe should have quitted long ago if he's sensible
Want to open an Escort Service in Beijing?He's really shameless
The Escort Service in Taigu works with the Money ServicesIt's very luractive
They're still not satisfiedAnd now come to Beijing to undercut our business
Aren't they just a bit too greedy?
My Escort Service also received his invitation for the opening ceremony at noon today
The reason I came to Brother Du todayis also to discuss with you guys what we should do with this
Hey! You've received the invitation already?
And he just delivered the invitation to Brother Du right now
Is that he really didn't know the order of hierarchy in the Escort Services in Beijingor it's solely for his own convenience
Deliver it to whoever is closer to him first?
Brother Du, what should we do with this?Should we let him open the business?
Head Master Dai Haichen is a hero all his life
And is someone I respect
But one of his disciple is so senseless, shameless and ignorant
I tell you
I really feel a little upset and frustrated for Master Dai
Brother Du, what do you really mean?
The disciple who Master Dai couldn't teach properlycame to our playground
Now let us teach him a lesson on his behalf
Head Masterare you looking for me?
I asked everyone else to leave
Because I want to have the timeto talk to you in private
Yes, Head Master
The Escort Service couldn't be without a person in charge, not even for a day
You will take the position of the Lead Escort Master
Head Master, I'm afraid I don't have the competenceto hold that position
The personality of Anshun is more rigidwhile you have more flexibility
With your complementary personalities, At first I was hoping you can assist Anshun
And work together to protect our Escort Service
That is not easy for you
There're a lot of internal conflicts in the Escort ServiceYou should try to reconcile the differences between all parties
And prevent the internal frictions and confrontations
As your disciple, I'll do my best
Your personality is your advantage
But it's also your disadvantageYou're too popular and have too much personal relationship
Often you would give up the rules because of the personal relationship
You can be a leader At the time of peace and prosperity
But there're so much turmoil and unrest nowadays
The leader must be someone who are persistentAnd can firmly stand the ground for all the rules
Head Master you know me so well
I, Xiping, always feel my destiny
Is to assist Brother Shun
Now hearing you say this, I can rest with peace of mind
Maybe one year, maybe two yearsWhen Liu Anshun can turn things around
You should return the Lead Escort Master position back to him
Sorry about this unfair arrangement to you
Head MasterFrom the first day I became your disciple
I haven known clearly the mission of my life
Brother Shun will be the leaderXiping will be his right-hand man
To set up the horse-drawn carriagethere needs to be a lead horse and a second horse
Only when there're collective effortsThe horse-drawn carriage can run properlyand we can actually get something done
Light up an incense in front of the Patron Deity
And vow a swear of deathOK
Your honorable Patron DeityI, Li Xiping, as a young disciple
Have followed all the rules of the escort businessAnd have been diligent without slacking or causing any harm
I believe I've had a clean recordNow I solemnly swear
One day I will return the position of Lead Escort Master
Back to my elder Martial Brother Liu Anshun
If by any chance I refuse to hand back the postionI'll be struck by the thunder, intoxicated by poisons
I'll be condemned and punishedBy the Heavenly Lord, the people and the Mother Nature
I'll be grinded into ashesAnd my body and soul will all vanish without a trace
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AnshunIt's almost the time for the opening ceremony
Where are your colored flags and the incense table
How many people will comeDo we have enough food in the kitchen
If we don't have a nice banquet to treat people when they come
It'll be quite a shame
Mother, for the lunch todayI've asked Lord Chen to cook some noodles
One bowl for each of us
Nobody is coming?
Not reallyNow I'm just a little Escort Master in a little Escort Service
The Big Eight Escort Services in Beijing
Their Escort Masters are all quite arrogant
They will not come in person
They will only send the Letter of Congratulations
Before noon today
If I can receive eight Letters of Congratulations
Our Escort Business will be considered open for business
The essence of our Xingyi Boxing
Is to conquer the forces of Dragon and Tiger
Dragon represents the talent of man
Tiger represents the temper of man
Sometimes I don't have good control of my temperThis is something you shouldn't learn from me
You should strive to conquer the forces of Dragon and Tiger
What did father talk to you?
Head Master asked me to be the Lead Escort Master
Congratulations
Elder Martial Sister, the reason you want to see me
Is to ask whether the Head Master talked about Elder Martial Brother, right?
No it's not
Father had no mercy to him at allHe wouldn't even mention him
WrongHead Master not only mentioned him
He cares dearly about Elder Martial Brother
What did he say
Head Master won't let me tell you
You little rascalAre you gonna tell me or not
I'm tellingHurry up
The reason Head Master asked me to be the interim Lead Escort Master
Is for one day in the futureElder Martial Brother can return to lead the Taigu Escort Service
Head Master knowsElder Martial Brother and I have great relationship
And I won't challenge him on that position
Am I right that Head Master really cares about him
Well, you can't really put it this way
You two are the only disciples of my father
He hopes both of you can fulfill all the promises
Xiping
It's quite unfair to ask youto take over the mess left over by Elder Martial Brother
Nothing unfair at allAs long as eveything is fine with you and Elder Martial Brother
As long as you...both of you are happy
Mountainous peaks or pots of boiling oil
Doomed temple or home range of rats
I 'm willing to deal with them all
No wonder Elder Martial Brother always says
In Taigu, you're the only one who can entrusted with life
I was an orphan when I was little
Head Master brought me up
In my heart, Head Master is like my father
Elder Martial Brother is like my sibling
Do you still remember what this place is?
Of course I remember
When we were youngThe three of us often had Kungfu practice here
I was slacking sometimes
And Elder Martial Brother always punished me without any considerations
You had a scuffle with him because of thatAnd both of us were punished by him
I really hated him at that time
YeahElder Martial Brother has been quite uncompromising since he was very young
Way back...At that time I thought you would...
I thought...
What did you think?
Speak out
Nothing
Then forget about it
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Such bad luck on meI had thought it'd be good to knowYour Royal Highness
Coming to Beijing with youAnd enjoying the stay at your Residence for a while
Who would know now I'm in such a rundown place
I've even lost my horseYou big liar
I didn't fool you on your horse
Also, I didn't liar to you. I've told you
I...My Residence can't be compared to the Forbidden City
You were really too subtle
This shady shabby place
It can hardly be comparedto a toilet in the Forbidden City
Let me tell you
This house was exchanged in return of the horse
That horse was mine
So this house is mine nowGive me the Deed
Give it to me
Where are you going
Not even able to protect the property from my ancestorsI'm too ashamed to be here
Hey It's already so late
Where can you go
I'm going to look for Tong HaI'm gonna get your horse back
Fine fineWait till tomorrow
That man Tong HaI knew he wasn't a decent man the first time I saw him
He not only fooled you,Now even I'm the victim of his scam
To my surpriseI didn't even receive one Letter of Congratualations
No matter there's any Letter of CongratulationsWe should open our door for business anyway
Your are rightThe success of a business relies on the capabilities
Not on a Letter of CongratulationsLet's eat the dumplings
Is Lead Escort Master Liu home?Here's Du Zhaishan from Sanli Escort Service
Congratulations on the Grand Opening
Brother Anshun
- Brother Anshun- Master Du
Brother Anshun
As a brother, I had some well-known craftsmen Made a couple of lanterns for you
Please accepting it as a gift of congratulations
Hope you wouldn't mind
Master DuI'll remember all your kindness in my heart
I'm late because of waiting for these two laternsHope you're not mad at me
Please don't say that, Master DuIt's my pleasure that you are here
We are all of the same escort businessNo need for all these compliments
Dumplings
Oh YesMy mother made it
How are you, Ma'am
I don't know you are hereSo didn't bring a gift for youSorry about that
I will make it up when I come next time
It's too kind of you
If you don't mindPlease come in and have some dumplings
You know I have been tied down by the chores everyday
Dinner parties her and there and everywhere
I've been tired of the food from the restaurants long ago
And would love to have some homemade dumplings
Now here's the chance to have some
Why are you two still standing hereGo hang up the lanterns
It's the Grand Opening of their businessThe ceremony got to be in the way it should be
Right. Hurry up
Master Du
Don't call me Master DuI'm a few years older than you are
It's rightful to call me big brother , isn't it
Bother Du
That's the way to be
Brother Du, please
Even though what he said were all lies
It all sounded good to me
He told me as long as I could defeat Dai Haichen
He would recommend me to be the General for the Imperial Army marching to the South
If I can win some military decorationsThe royal title of my family will be reinstated officially
Too bad I'm such a disappointmentI lost the contest
I really let it down to my ancestors
You still think about reinstating the title for your family
And you really believe he's the uncle of the Emperor?
- How is it? My mother's cooking is not bad, isn't it- Really good
Madame Liu is really a great cook
Brother Anshun
What I heard is that the other seven Escort ServicesAre not planning to send the Letters of Congratulations
I have to come here in person
I don't want you to feel the Escort Services in Beijing are against out-of-town new comers
They are concerned about the old saying That one defeat brings on more failures
But honestly speaking
Win or lose in a contestWho can guarantee that
We can't deny a personjust because of the result of one contest
Master Dai is the person I admired most when I was young
You are his top discipleI'm determine to help you earn a place in Beijing
Brother Du You're so warmheartedI'm so grateful
You don't need to feel that way
As long as you consider me your brotherI'm all satisfied
There's one thing that is utmostly important right now
I'm just not sure whether you can take care of it or not
Please tell me, Brother Du
From Beijing to the Northeast
Blindman's Ridge is a strategic point you just can't get around
The area east of Shanhai Pass is abundant with resources
The Big Eight Escort Services have all been Trying to establish an relationshipWith the bandits at Blindman's Ridge
But Lu Zongshan the Chief of the bandits at Blindman's Ridge
Is a very rebellious person
There's never been any response for the letters sent over
All gifts are also returned intact
So this escort route has never been established
If you can have this escort route established
Think about it, what else could people say
Since I was youngI've been looked down upon by my own kin of families
All the relatives didn't want to have any contact with my family
Why? Just because my family was stripped off the title of Royal Highness
ThereforeI must restore the honor for my ancestors
Actually you are not so lucky in your life too
So what do you plan to do next?
I've thought about it
There is a war going on in the South
I'll join the Imperial AmryWhen the rebels are defeated and I earn some military decorations
The Prince Regent might be pleasedAnd he might reinstate the title of my family
You don't even have money for food now
Let alone talking about getting you family title reinstated
Haven't I told you already?
There's the blood of the Iron-Hat Royal Highness in my body
I'm born to be the Royal Highness
What I want is neither about the expensive clothes And delectable foodNor about the luxurious residence
What I want is honor
Is the honor that important
I want to revive the power of the Man ethnicity
Only when I was at the Kungfu contest in Taigu
I felt I am really like his Royal Highness
I proved we people of the Man ethnicity still can fight
That's exactly the kind of feeling I've wanted
People have heard the Deputy Chief at Blindman's RidgeIs coming to town for some fun
Coming to town for some fun
They will stay at our Escort Services
We'll be responsible for the reception and their safety
This is really a good opportunity
Good opportunityBrother Du, do you know
In Shanxi, the Escort Services and the banditsAre a world apart
Even if there's a relationshipIt's the relationship while we're on the road
The Escort Services never welcome and accomodate the bandits
Brother, you haven't been in Beijing
So you don't know the customs of the Escort Services in Beijing
What the bandits claim is to come and have some funBut what they really mean
Is to give you a chance to earn a favor
As long as you can take care of itAnd ensure the safety of their visit from beginning to the end
That new escort route will be yours in the future
Is it really gonna be that great?
But, Brother DuWhat if the authorities come to askWhen the bandits are here
Ha, here is something you do know
Most of the Escort Services in Beijingare backed by the noblities and high-ranking officials
Unless there're some unusual circumstancesthe authorities won't interfere with what they do
To be honest with you
My Escort Service is also backed by his Royal Highness
Without a shelter like thisIt'll be very difficult to do the business
Brother Du, you know that
I just came hereAnd don't have anyone behind me as support
This is exactly the problem you need to deal with
I sent over my lanternsBut the other seven Escort Services didn't
They don't send the lanterns which meansThey don't acknowledge your existence, right?
Then they just will not protect youBut on the other hand
If you can have the lanterns from the other Escort Services
The folks from the authorities would not dare to pay you an uninvited visit
The most important thing is the sincerity when making friends
If there's any question, just ask
Brother Du, I'll just be very open and honest then
As there are so many benefits out of thisWhy don't the other Escort Services take on it?
I just knew you gonna ask this
How should I say this
Lu Zongshan is not a person easy to deal with
It's said their Deputy Chief is also troublesome
As for how troublesomeNo one knows since no one has dealt with the person
Now our businesses are growing biggereveryone is looking for more stability, understand?
To be really honest with you
It is a little risky to take on this indeed
Take on it or nor, if up to you
If anything goes wrong laterdon't blame me on not telling you everything upfront
Brother Du, you've explained it very clearly And I've fully understood it
This task, I will take on it
Hey Hey
Sister Nun, Sister Nun
Sister Nun, are you collecting funds?
Or you think something doesn't look quite right hereAnd need to have some buddhist rituals to mitigate the problem
Hey, Sister Nun, Sister Nun
I thought there would be electricity in the Capital
To my surprise, you're still using the oil lamp
Are you selling books on good deeds or Buddhist scriptures?
OK, I will buy one
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Keep it for me
Where are you from?Did you pass by Blindman's Ridge on your way here?
I'm giving my gun to youWhy are you still asking where I am from
- You are the Deputy Chief- Deputy doesn't sound good to me
My name is Lu Yaoting