CE, my son.
LIU BIAO really showed some royal descendant character.
He kept his promise
and acted kind and loyal.
We didn't treat him well enough.
You're right, father.
I didn't know either
that LIU BIAO is such a loyal man.
His favor to me today,
I'll repay him in double.
After we arrive,
you're responsible
to return all the soldiers and horses
we got from JING ZHOU before.
Then offer him another 2,000 units of grain,
500 rolls of silk and satin!
And upon festive occasions like New Year, wedding or birthday,
we shall bear gifts to them.
Shoot!
JING ZHOU army is ambushing us here!
Beware the ambush!
- Take care! Protect the lord. Dad!
Hide in the cabin!
- Father! Don't panic!
Dad!
- Dad! Just leave!
Dad!
Father!
Protect the lord.
My lord!
Dad!
My lord!
My lord! My lord!
My lord!
My lord! My lord!
JING ZHOU army is ambushing.
Dad...
My lord!
Don't panic.
Row with all your effort.
Rush out of the ship route.
My lord!
Hang on there!
Row harder!
Dad! Please don't die!
- Rush out of the ship route! My lord.
My lord!
My lord, JING ZHOU army must've set up boulders underwater.
The lane is blocked.
We can't rush out.
Abandon the ship,
and fight LIU BIAO to death!
Abandon ship!
Fight LIU BIAO to death!
My lord,
the battle ships of the east are now in desperate.
They have nowhere to hide.
This is a golden opportunity.
We need to terminate SUN JIAN and his sons.
Otherwise there'll be rebound.
Follow me!
Yes sir!
Charge!
Giddap!
Shield array!
Charge! Charge!
My lord!
Dad!
Dad! Please don't leave me!
Dad!
My son, don't cry.
I'm fine.
QUAN, you were right.
The Imperial Hereditary Seal really brought me disaster.
Through today's experience now we know
some people are evil and cannot be trusted.
Dad,
I'll remember this.
My lord,
let's go towards the land.
Dad, I'll take you there.
My son.
- Dad! Don't take me.
I can't accompany you to the shore today.
QUAN, my son.
You're an intelligent boy.
Please help your big brother with your best effort.
Dad, you may count on me for that!
I will help my brother with all my ability.
Our biggest enemy is not LIU BIAO,
but is YUAN SHAO.
I was fighting for him a few days ago,
and I won wars for him.
Only after a little while,
he asked LIU BIAO to kill me.
My son.
Dad!
Abandon that Imperial Hereditary Seal.
Abandon it.
OK.
Give it to YUAN SHU some day.
And let the Yuan brothers fight for it.
Dad, I won't forget.
QUAN...
Dad...
I don't wanna leave you! NI really don't!
My lord, don't worry.
- Dad! My lord!
HUANG GAI!
My lord.
Take QUAN away from here!
Dad, please don't! No!
My lord, what about you?
Just g0!
My lord!
Please don't, Dad! No!
Giddap!
Take him!
Retreat!
Young master!
Something happened!
- JING ZHOU army took our lord! Giddap!
Dad! Dad!
Young master!
Don't chase them, young master!
Stop chasing them!
Dad! Dad!
Dad!
Young master!
Young master! The lord has left us his last words.
Don't chase them, young master!
- Young master! Get off me!
Young master!
The east territory is a bigger responsibility to you
Dad!
The lord has passed away.
Dad! Dad!
Young master!
Brother!
Dad!
Young master!
Brother!
Don't chase them!
You should calm down.
Before he passed away, dad told me
that you should protect our east land from the enemy.
Otherwise even dad has gone to another world,
he won't rest in peace. Brother!
Think it twice before act,
please look at the bigger picture.
Think it twice before act,
please look at the bigger picture.
Think it twice before act,
please look at the bigger picture.
Dad!
Young master,
soldiers and officers are ready.
We should leave now.
We still couldn't retrieve my father's body.
As a son,
what would I say to my mother?
How can I face my people in the South Land?
The situation doesn't allow us do anything.
We have to return to homeland first.
And we'd come back some other day to get LIU BIAO.
If I can't find my father's body,
I won't go back the east land!
Young master, I have an idea I'm not sure if it'll work.
We held fore army general HUANG ZU of JING ZHOU captive.
We could trade him for the lord's body.
But we have to send a man
take HUANG ZU to negotiate with LIU BIAO.
That's the only way it could work.
I'll go myself!
Young master! Young master!
Now you're the owner of our land.
You can't risk yourself!
I should go.
I'm his biggest son.
If I'm not there,
I don't think LIU BIAO would believe that we're sincere.
Let me go!
What if they kill you?
They've already killed the lord.
They wanna eradicate the lord's offspring,
in case you would revenge him.
Brother, I'll go.
I'm also our father's son.
I'll go negotiate with LIU BIAO.
Then they shall believe our sincerity.
No way!
Such risky matter
how could we send a kid like you?
Young master,
in my opinion,
master QUAN's suggestion makes sense.
First of all, he is the lord's son,
it would show our sincerity.
And...
as long as you're here,
LIU BIAO wouldn't dare to do harm to the younger master.
Otherwise, he's afraid you'll revenge
or the governors would condemn his behavior.
So, if master QUAN go as delegate,
it'll be safer.
But...
But QUAN is only 9 years old.
So I'm 9, so what?
The old man LIU BIAO,
when he sees a 9-year old boy like me,
wouldn't he be surprised?
Wouldn't he be touched?
Is he gonna kill me?
Master QUAN is an extraordinary boy.
He said everything on the point.
I think since master QUAN is so intelligent
he will succeed with this mission.
My brother,
then I'll let you go.
Yes sir!
CHENG PU, HUANG GAI!
Young master!
Take all our soldiers
ambush near the JING ZHOU camp
and support SUN QUAN!
Yes sir!
CAI MAO,
it seems our feud with the east region
would be on eternally.
After the governors hear about this,
they would condemn me as a disloyal betrayer.
My lord,
what's done can't be undone,
don't regret it.
And in this troubled world, the strong one will seize the power.
Why should we sweat about the east territory people hate us?
After this huge defeat,
they can't match our strength any more.
Report!
My lord,
the east side sent a messenger to negotiate.
They brought general HUANG ZU.
What?
A messenger?
Yes.
Bring them in.
Yes sir!
My lord, I...
I'm back.
Where is their messenger?
I'm SUN QUAN, son of SUN JIAN.
How are you doing, uncle LIU.
So you're the messenger?
Yes, I am.
How old are you?
Uncle LIU,
I'm 9-year old now.
A 9 years old messenger?
Ridiculous!
Uncle LIU,
when emperor GAO ZU was 9 years old,
he shot dead a golden forehead tiger with arrows.
When emperor Wu was 9 years old, he can fight the enemy with bow.
I'm not as good as they were,
I'm 9 years old and I can only come here as uncle LIU's messenger.
Please give back my father's body.
Our east region won't revenge him and go to war with JING ZHOU.
He...my lord...
My lord,
the east region lost the battle, and SUN JIAN is dead.
His son is still young.
I suggest we eradicate the potential danger
and end the SUN family once and for all.
When they're not prepared for war,
we attack the east region in a sudden.
Then you may claim king of state.
Uncle LIU!
My big brother SUN CE inherited my father's position.
He's now governor of CHANG SHA.
He's not at the ferry right now.
He's back in our hometown
and preparing to go to war with enemy!
I know what do you mean.
SUN QUAN,
tell me,
I killed your father,
why wouldn't your army go to war with and revenge your father,
and you're here to negotiate instead.
Uncle LIU,
before my father passed away, he told me...
What is it?
My dad said that,
uncle LIU showed royal family character
you're loyal and humane.
It's YUAN SHAO who forced you to ambush us.
So YUAN SHAO should be the target if we'd revenge him.
Our east region will fight YUAN SHAO with all of our strength.
My dad also said that, in order for our hometown to be safe,
we should cease fire with you, uncle LIU.
We should befriend with each other and coexist in peace.
Did your father really tell you that?
Yes, he did!
My DOV,.
my boy.
Just get UP-
I've already put your father's body in a coffin.
You may take him with you.
I will set memorial ceremony along the river side,
to celebrate your father's soul.
Thank you, uncle LIU.
Prime Minister!
Prime Minister! Prime Minister!
great news!
Your major enemy SUN JIAN
on his way back home, Nat three water way ferry,
he was ambushed by JING ZHOU army,
LIU BIAO killed him!
SUN JIAN is dead?
Yes, he did!
He's really dead?
Definitely.
Thank God!
One of my main concern has been eliminated!
Among the governors,
SUN JIAN is really a hero.
As his death,
all other governors at central plain are like some stupid livestock.
I don't think any of those would dare confront me.
Now I can sleep tightly.
Prime Minister.
I have something that NI wanna tell you.
I wanna tell you long time ago.
I don't think I can hold it any time longer.
Just say it.
I hope you may claim the ruler,
and be crowned emperor.
Wait a minute.
You mean...
I should become an emperor, right?
You think it'll work?
Why not?
Since you entered the capital city,
first you eliminated the ruling eunuchs.
You reorganized the court's order and help the new emperor to position.
Then you devastated 18 bands of rebellion force of YUAN SHAO's.
His Majesty and officials are all thankful with you.
People in the country bow and praise you to the heavens.
Your achievement is so grand that it'll last infinitely.
Your name will be appraised through thousands of generations.
If you wouldn't consider taking the throne yourself,
the officials and people will be disappointed and losing the hope of prosperity.
Han has lasted for over 400 years, Nits prime time is over.
The dynasty is due to change.
Therefore,
I don't think anyone in the world
is more suitable to be the new emperor than you.
Li, I'm deeply touched
by what you just said.
It's just...
if the governors
heard that I declared to be emperor,
would they hate me?
Would they ally together and go to war with me?
And
would the officials in court respect me as their emperor?
Prime Minister,
you're thinking too much.
Since ancient times,
it's always one crowns himself first,
then force the ones who refuse to respect him obey,
and convince the ones that hold grudge.
If you want to be cautious, Prime Minister,
you could arrange two steps.
First step, make you appointed as Imperial Rector.
And in all your behavior aped imperial state
The second step, your command would be delivered as Imperial Command.
Du ring the process,
you could check the reaction
of the governors and the officials.
Then you take a further step:
crown yourself as emperor.
What do you mean by Heston'?
It's similar with father of His Majesty.
So your idea is that
I should be Emperor's Father,
then I'll be the emperor, right?
Exactly.
Great!
Th is is perfect.
Ll RU
you've been a great consultant.
Then please deliver the command of mine...
No, I mean the command of the Rector.
Inform the officials that
I invite them for dinner tomorrow noon,
and I'll promote them.
Everyone must attend.
Yes, Your Majesty.
And Ll RU, I have another Imperial Command.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I assign you as the Chief Advisor,
one of the three commanders of the court.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Please.
Minister Ll.
Please.
Minister WANG.
Minister LIU.
- Minister WANG. General LU.
Please.
General LU.
Please.
General LU.
What a nice place!
Look at Prime Minister DONG's private pavilion!
It's ten times luxurious than the royal palace.
To build this MEI WO,
the Prime Minister hired 300,000 labor men.
The money in Treasury has been spent by him.
He even brought His Majesty's female servants
and concubines here for himself.
Further more,
he stored in MEI WO food supplies
enough to use for over 20 years.
He also appointed 80,000 best soldiers here.
Minister WANG,
MEI WO is more than a romantic place,
it's also one of the most critical military city.
You're right.
It seems Minister DONG is planning
to enjoy his life here.
If the evil DONG is alive...
Quiet down.
...Han dynasty will come to an end.
Lower your voice.
- Please... Alright.
My ministers,
all 18 bands of governors' army
were defeated by me.
The rebel general SUN JIAN
was killed by XI LIANG soldiers.
Imperial protectors and governors
they all sent letters to congratulate such triumph.
The central area is in such a peaceful time.
Congratulations, Prime Minister.
Congratulations, Imperial Rector.
Congratulations, Prime Minister.
Congratulations, Imperial Rector.
Imperial Rector, you saved the country.
Your contribution is incomparable.
It's shining brighter than the sun as well as the moon.
I'm ZHANG WEN, I wish you Na long long life, Imperial Rector.
I'm flattered.
As the sovereign, I'm happy to celebrate this moment with you...
As the sovereign?
Imperial Rector, you achieved such huge credit,
that's the sign from the heavens, also the wish of people.
I beg you, Imperial Rector, please submit to heavens and people's wish,
and change title of the emperors reign and crown yourself as emperor.
My Minister ZHANG,
do you think
I'm suitable to be the emperor?
Of course you're suitable.
If you refuse to be the emperor,
the heavens and the people will be disappointed,
then it will be unsuitable.
I plea you, Imperial Rector, please think about the country and the people,
just ascend the throne and issue new title of reign.
My Minister ZHANG,
you're really loyal to me.
About this matter,
what's your opinion, my ministers?
Godfather.
My minister ZHANG,
you persuaded me to be the emperor,
you really showed your loyalty to me.
I don't care if I'd be honorary or disgraceful, I just wanna show my loyalty.
I'm wondering how it would taste if I take your loyal livers and guts
as some treat for my drinking.
Man!
Prime Minister!
Take him!
Yes sir!
Imperial Rector, I'm innocent.
Imperial Rector!
I'm all loyal to you!
Imperial Rector, I'm innocent.
My ministers, don't panic.
The bastard ZHANG WEN
he pretended to be loyal to me.
But he's secretly colluded with Yuan brothers.
He wants to take my head.
Just now,
Yuan's letter to him
was obtained by my guards.
I don't know other ministers here today
which one is like ZHANG WEN,
pretended to be obedient
but plot against me secretly,
and want my head.
Is there anyone?
Is there?
If there is,
I can see you through with merely one glance.
Bring me wine!
According to traditions of our LIANG ZHOU soldiers,
to betrayer,
we should cut off his head,
peel off his skin
eat his meat,
and drink his blood.
You ministers are elegant rituals,
I won't force you to sleep on his skin
or eat his meat,
Please just sip a bit of this drink,
then I'll see your loyalty.
Cheers!
So sweet and tasty!
Great!
great wine!
You...
Cheers!
Minister WANG,
how do you like the wine?
Great!
Really?
Yes!
Is it sour?
Man!
Bring another 3 cups for minister WANG,
he shall have more and get really drunk.
Please.
You're back, my lord.
My lord,
what's wrong with you?
Miss DIAO CHAN...
Godfather.
Beast...
I'm not a human being.
I'm a beast!
Mind your step, godfather.
I'm not a human being.
I'm not a human being!
The beast,
I won't bear the beast any more!
Godfather!
I couldn't kill you when I'm alive.
But after I die, I'll get your life!
Godfather, are you cursing the evil DONG ZHUO?
He is not just a beast,
he forced the ministers and officers
and even me, into a beast.
DIAO CHAN.
I came from a family of officials.
There were officials in three generations in my family.
All of us are loyal and never got corruptive.
But today...
today...
today I tasted so much blood!
As His Majesty's official,
the beast insulted me,
and I can't fight back.
I watch His Majesty being humiliated,
but I obey him so that he wouldn't kill me.
I'm inferior to a beast!
I'd rather die than live like this!
Godfather!
You got the responsibility of saving the country.
Please never think of committing suicide!
His Majesty
is so young,
and experienced so much suffering.
He doesn't fear any tribulation.
If you abandon him and end your life,
how would you fact the previous emperor in heaven?
Your Majesty!
I'm so shameful to be in front of you.
- I... Godfather...
My lord.
What's the matter, lord?
I'm OK.
My lord.
What?
LU BU is here to visit you.
It must've been DONG ZHUO who sent him to arrest me.
Support me to stand up.
Help me dressed.
I'll die with my dignity!
No, my lord.
LU BU is sending gifts.
Sending gifts?
He's sending Miss DIAO CHAN some birthday gifts.
Then bring him to the hall and make him tea.
Yes sir.
DIAO CHAN,
is it your birthday today?
Yes,
it's my birthday today.
Even I forgot about the occasion,
why would he know?
You! You told him!
Tell me!
What kind of dirty relationship do you have with him?
Godfather!
General LU.
My lord ask me to have you wait for a while.
He'll be here soon.
Is Miss DIAO CHAN at home?
Yes, she is.
Man!
Make General LU some tea!
Please forgive me, godfather.
L...
I'm not involved with General LU indecently.
Then why is he treating you so kindly?
Godfather,
when you weren't at home,
General LU came here for several times.
What?
Why didn't I know anything about it?
Why did he come here?
Since last time he saved me
on the way of relocating the capital,
he always came here with some reasons.
And every time he'll bring some rice, flour,
wine, silks and satins.
No wonder our family doesn't lack in food recently
those were all offered by him!
All the officials are feared to death,
why would he send me these stuff?
Now I see!
You...
My daughter! I'd like to bow to you!
Godfather! What are you doing?
I can't take this.
Please get up!
My daughter,
if you won't agree with me about this,
then I won't get up!
Godfather, I agree! I agree!
I'll agree no matter what it is!
I would even sacrifice my own life!
Please save the Han dynasty,
and save all the people!
I'm only a girl,
how could I save Han and the people?
My daughter,
please just accept my request, then it'll be fine.
Or l won't get up even I end up dying here!
I accept your request!
Godfather, please get up.
My daughter...
I...
I want you to...
fall in love with LU BU.
Do you think you can?
Would you?
L...
Tell me, would you?
L...
I'm afraid I'm out of his league.
I'm such a fool!
I'm a stupid old fool!
Then you'll be such a great couple!
But...
what does this have anything to do with saving Han?
I'll tell you about this later.
Now I shall go meet our guest.
Great!