A BDB production
Xiao Xiao, stay in here
no matter what, don't come out, okay?
I'll be right behind the wall.
In 370bc, the warring states China
Zhao nation dispatched 100,000 warriors
led by Xiang Yanzhong, to attack Yan nation.
Liang stands right on his path to Yan.
There's no way she can
resist Zhao's mighty troops
and will be definitely taken as buffer.
Their only chance for survival is to
ask for the help of Mozi warriors
who are experts in defending
but...
As Liang teeters on the edge of peril.
Mozi warriors...
Still didn't arrive.
Father, we must fight.
Zhao's commander Xiang Yanzhong
is a brilliant strategist.
His advance troop has already arrived.
We have to take action now
before the arrival of their main force
we must surrender
otherwise, we're all done for.
Fighting with bare hands...
Ends up the same...
My lord.
What if the Mozi army.
Were to make it here?
Assemble at the gate, quick.
Get the horses ready.
Move on, quick.
Hurry up.
Come on, hurry up.
Cavalry chief.
Who told you to ride out?
Your majesty's decree.
All cavaliers await at the south gate
for general Niu's order.
General, the surrender notes
and cavaliers are ready.
Open the gate.
Someone's approaching from the west.
Who are you?
Mozi, Ge Li.
Mozi has finally arrived.
Open the gate.
Take this
Zhao soldiers... they're here.
Zhao's hostile force.
They're furious, shall we inform the king?
Who are you?
How dare you trespasses on our camp site.
This is general Niu of Liang
I'm here to deliver the surrender note.
Send cavaliers to pass them our surrender decision.
Yes.
Attack.
You think surrendering and not fighting
can please the Zhao?
And stop the war?
Zhao's army is huge
you want us all to get killed?
When they take over Liang,
you'll still have to suffer.
Ministers will be killed
soldiers will be captured
your families will be ruined
women will be dishonored.
Why?
Are you contented with this?
Why don't you give a try?
Though...
We may die in the battle
but at least you'd tried
and if we can make it we'll make it worth.
We can't give up our homeland.
What shall we do then?
Sir, please lead us to defend.
Yes, lead us.
Take action now, Mozi
Zhao army is already here.
Can you give me your bow?
Their distance is too far.
Give me.
To fight or surrender?
No one is allowed to intrude into my city.
Protect the general.
General Gao...
General Wei commanded us to retreat?
Retreat.
Thank you.
Good job, they'd retreated.
They are only the vanguard troop.
It's just the beginning.
Retreat.
Your majesty.
Proceed.
A Mozi arrived and drove away the Zhao's vanguard.
Congratulations, my lord Liang is saved.
Nonsense.
My lord, please take care.
My lord...
Your honor, the king was drunk.
Back off, the prince is coming.
Come on, good boy.
The king is not feeling well
your request had to be put back later.
Enemies are right outside, we don't have much time.
By the way
which cities have you protected before?
This is my first time.
You are the only one they sent?
How about the Jade pendant?
Did you bring it?
It's still in the Mozi hall.
It was our token for Mozi's help.
How can you forget?
Let me have a look.
General Wei
why...
Just a little modification...
And double the shooting range.
Why do you stop my attack?
What for?
We don't need to attack
Liang had already sent someone here to surrender.
Then, why are they shooting me?
Give out my order
block off all the paths to Liang
poison all its water source.
No one is to go near Liang without my order.
Yes.
That just... gives them time to defend.
Don't worry
we'll discuss when the commander arrives.
Sir, prince Liang shi offered...
You to rest here for the night.
Thank you.
Cavalry chief.
Who did the arrangement? He's here to protect us.
It's the prince's order...
The prince? How can he...
My prince was convinced by an outsider
and stimulated the Zhao's vanguard.
They will definitely retaliate.
I'm sure your majesty understands.
What is your suggestion?
Your servant believes that...
Don't hesitate? Say it.
Ge Li persuaded the people
and offended the Zhao against your decree.
We must arrest Ge Li
and hand him over to the Zhao.
That will placate them
and show my lord's sincerity.
If Xiang Yanzhong and his troops arrive
Liang will be in great danger.
Royal tutor wants me to...
Turn against the Mozi?
My lord
this is the only way to save Liang.
What about the Mozi?
They would be furious.
Ge Li didn't bring the pendant you sent
his identity is unclear.
My lord.
Proceed.
The prince came to see your majesty with Mozi Ge Li.
Bring Ge Li to the main hall alone.
Yes.
Long live my lord.
Ge Li.
Yes
I've heard that you've never lead troops
or protect a city before.
Facing Xiang Yanzhong's force
how will you save Liang?
Zhao's target is Yan nation
they won't risk their mission on Liang.
The battle with Liang must be fast and clear.
Survival or not
depends on how long Liang can hold.
How long will it take to repel the Zhao?
If Liang can hold up to one
month, Zhao will retreat.
Ge Li.
You think... how long can Liang hold?
That's up to your trust on me
I trust you unquestionably.
Then, I urged you to
hand over all command to Ge Li.
The utmost care must be taken
orders must be clear & strict
efficiency is most important.
Right.
It seems that...
Liang is going for a long siege.
Yes.
But what if... I mean if you were killed?
What else can we do?
How about... not fighting?
Not to fight?
Right.
That's all on your will.
My will is strong for that.
Then tie up Ge Li now
let prince Liang shi...
Bring him to the Zhao.
That will stop the war.
You can bring along your families
go to Zhao nation
and plead for forgiveness.
You then hand over Liang to the Zhao.
All men will become slaves.
Then...
The people of Liang will suffer no war.
If your majesty prefers this.
Fine, Ge Li will do all he can.
Please.
The king sees his people as everything.
My decision is... at all costs
Liang shi.
Yes.
You must obey Ge Li's command.
Apart from the royal guards.
Mozi Ge Li will command all troops
to resist Zhao's invasion.
Anyone who disobeys his orders will be...
Be-headed.
Our enemy will poison our water source
from now on
we must not use any water flowing into Liang.
We'll have to dig more Wells in the city.
Collect farmer's harvest
select several locations in the city
as food storage's.
All food and water will be under distribution.
Direct all water drainage
to the farmland and let it swamp.
Swamp the farmland?
We'll starve ourselves of food.
With appropriate allocation
our coffers will last us for a year.
Then what?
We'll have kept the city
but there'll be nothing left.
If we lose our lives, what good will come of that?
Even if we block off the east
enemies will attack us from other directions.
The west and north give us natural barriers.
Enemies will not attack from those directions.
How about the south?
Why don't we spend more effort on it?
Every city must have one weakness
this is where our enemies will attack
so as to control their attack.
Gather all the strong men
we've to build a bulwark at the south in seven days.
Can that be done?
Mrs. Ge Li
how can we build a bulwark in such a short time?
It would take at least a year
to bring the stones from the mountain.
Knocking down the palace wall?
How can you protect the palace?
Are you revolting?
These stones are for building a bulwark.
The bulwark
is our first line of defense.
If we lose the city
the palace will be lost too.
Protecting the city means protecting the palace.
Ge Li
can a bulwark built in such a short Tim
defend Xiang Yanzhong's troop?
To defend Liang in such a way...
This is not only defending
it's also a psychological tactic.
The bulwark has to be built precisely
matching with the main wall.
The efficiency of the Liang people
will definitely threaten our enemies.
Your highness
please allow cavalry to help with moving the stones
to speed up the process.
Cavalry troops represent the superiority of Liang
how can they be used to move stones?
I believe that...
This may prove my lord's love
and care for his people.
Right.
With their help, seven days will be enough.
Unload and move on quickly.
The sun rises in this direction.
Sunlight will be the strongest after 3 hours.
Move back.
There's drinking water outside the gate.
Go by the side.
Move on quickly.
Record the landscape.
Yes.
Let's go the stream.
Go.
What a disgrace, never-ending warfare.
There's war everywhere
I don't want to run anymore.
You want to die here?
That Mozi looks quite capable
maybe Liang can hold.
Why don't we just give them the city?
Who cares who we pay tax to?
Quiet...
Quick, unload these alcohols.
Yes...
Cai Qiu...
Don't go.
Come back.
Just let the baby cry...
Be quiet.
What is it?
Zhao troops arrived.
Don't let the baby cry.
Keep quiet.
Don't let her cry.
- Let me hug her. - Give her to me.
Don't hurt the child.
Stop the crying.
Let me hug her.
Don't let the baby cry.
Give her to me.
Give her the child.
Stop her crying and keep quiet sister...
My child.
Shut up.
We are all going to die.
Stop crying.
You flee because you don't want to fight
we're also tired of killing.
We're heading to Yan nation
and just bypassing Liang for supplies.
How come Liang confused our purpose?
Is there someone persuading you?
A Mozi came...
His name is Geli... only one?
4,000 people persuaded by one person
to fight against 100,000 soldiers?
We dare not.
Leaders must earn their respect.
Zi Tuan, you'll lead the archers.
Will you take the command?
Why don't you take Ge Li's order?
How dare you.
Your skill and experience is not up to mine
how can you be the leader?
You're not qualified and hiding the truth.
Guards.
Take him.
No.
Stop.
Not up to the prince's skill
will had to be imprisoned
I should be taken too.
Leaders must earn their respect.
Zi Tuan is not qualified.
Zi Tuan's archery
had amazed me on the day I arrive Liang.
Warfare is a matter of strategies and cooperation
no single man can ever hold off an army.
Right.
For military tactics
we can only judge when the enemy is at our doorstep.
But for archery, let's settle it right now
the top of that pole is the target
you each have five shots.
You start first.
Quit now and I can spare your life.
Please start.
Even if you made it, you'll never beat me.
You lose.
Guards, take him.
Wait.
You're the best Archer
best rider, and best fighter
all because you're the prince of Liang.
You should widen your scope
the world is bigger than you think.
What's going on?
They're beating up those who tried to escape.
I dare not run again.
Please stop, please.
Do you remember the location of Zhao camp?
We don't know.
When we saw the Zhao's sentry
we just turn and run.
Sir, Zhao's commander Xiang Yanzhong
wants to meet with you at the south gate.
War on a board game?
So we know where we stand.
Please.
Commander.
Just to check you out
you certainly are a fine catch.
Small defeat means nothing, it's just a board game.
It isn't worth
wasting commander's time on Liang right?
It won't cost much
I'm not done yet.
Neither am I.
See you in the battlefield.
General.
Thank you, my lord
I'd changed my words in surrendering
and I'd hand over all commands to Ge Li.
General, I hope you won't take offense...
My lord, I really don't mind.
General...
Your servant is loyal to your majesty
I'm always at your command.
I appreciate your generalship
and your understanding.
General Niu, you're always my great general.
This battle is critical for Liang.
If we can defend Zhao's first attack
Liang will have hope.
Any questions?
No.
We'll get everything ready.
So, dismiss and prepare for the battle.
Yes.
Sir...
Mrs. Ge Li...
What is it?
Cavalry troop is not yet assigned with any work.
Cavalry troops belong to the royal guards
I've no rights to command.
Don't argue anymore.
Usually...
People flee from war
do you really know what war is?
This is my homeland.
When my father was still alive
he was always on the front line
I don't want to be despised
just because I'm a girl...
There's one very important job...
You're responsible for the square.
Collect them to the city east for distribution.
We don't have much time, the rest come with me.
Yes.
Wake up, everybody.
By the command of Mrs. Ge Li
give us all your excrement now
give us all your excrement
I can't take this anymore
I'm really cracked up.
The Zhaos... when will they attack?
Are they... waiting for us?
That's impossible.
Ge Li is no dummy...
We've to think it through.
We can't wait anymore.
They'll really kill them all.
Don't you know our wives and kids will all be dead?
Quiet.
We're here all because of your wife...
Forget it... it's over already...
It's over.
I killed my own child, he is still in...
It's over already.
Everybody get up
and follow me out.
What's going on here?
- What is it? - Get up! Quick.
Keep quiet.
Quiet.
What's going on here?
You... shut up.
For no matter what reasons your here
from now on
no one will care.
You'll be sent to the front line of the battle
to fight against your enemies.
Defeat your enemies
and you'll be freed.
We're innocent
why do we have to give our lives?
Who are not victims in a war? Answer me.
Your anger and rages your freedom...
Is in your hands now.
Fight for yourselves and the innocents.
Freedom is more valued only if
you defeat your enemies, understand?
Set.
Shoot.
Alignment.
Shoot.
Hurry up, pass around the arrows.
Look.
The excrement really works
it puts out the fire.
Spread more on the other roof tops.
Front attack.
Invade south gate.
Everybody get up and fight.
Pour the sulfur.
Shoot.
Give me the stone.
Pass it along to the wall.
Yes.
Hurry up.
Move.
Come with me
I'm not, not me.
My prince, there are Zhao spies in the town.
Dong.
Go.
You shouldn't be here...
You shouldn't...
Get back inside the gate.
Shoot.
Bulwark had been taken, two units are moving in.
South gate was opened, we are moving in.
You stay behind.
Yes.
Raise the drawbridge.
Hurry up.
Pull it.
The drawbridge got stuck
we can't get out and rescue Ge Li.
Attack.
Three units are approaching.
Focus the attack in the bulwark.
Cover Ge Li. Go.
Shoot! Just shoot.
Draw back.
Ge Li.
Shoot him - pull.
Close the gate.
Remove the bodies, quick.
Close the gate.
Hurry up.
Close the gate.
Tear down Liang.
Protect commander.
Close the gate.
Stop crying.
Close the gate.
Quick.
Move back.
What sound is that? Quiet.
Come with me.
Quiet.
Zhao's retreating drum sound.
Zhao is retreating - really?
They're retreating, we've made it.
The Zhao's retreating.
Stay in bed tend to your wounds
I'm fine.
Where am I?
Dong's room
I'm sorry.
He can finally relieve...
Only that he cannot die in peace...
Brand new.
It's okay, I'm fine with what I have.
It isn't worth much please keep it.
Mozi shouldn't accept gifts or else
people will think we are helping
others for their return.
Not accepting gifts
doesn't mean no one suspect you.
Wait...
You'd better stay in here
there're lots of people outside.
Mrs. Ge Li has recovered.
Commander, we can't postpone attacking Yan.
My suggestion is...
Let's leave 4,000 soldiers guarding Liang
they'll surrender when they
run out of food and water
then...
We can then take revenge for general Gao.
Commander, what do you think?
This battle is no longer a personal affair
Liang seems meaningless to us, but...
We under-estimated our enemies, and were defeated.
You think...
We can defeat Yan with our dispirited troops?
Do we have this courage?
I would like to have opinions from other generals.
This dagger has poison
someone dropped it into my house.
They're already here...
Even if we don't do it...
They'll do it.
You don't want to kill Ge Li, right?
You must have forgotten your wife and son...
No.
He came here to protect us.
How can we do that?
Protect us?
He is giving up our lives
by putting us in the front line?
We're just lucky to be still alive.
Even if we'd killed Ge Li...
Can we save our families?
If we kill Ge Li...
Who's going to save Liang?
I know where he is...
Take it.
Go.
Everybody listen
no matter what, armor or swords
collect all the useful stuffs.
What are you doing?
Why do you want to kill me?
Drop the knife.
Stay away.
Guards.
Drop the weapon.
Mrs. Ge Li, he's dead
I've one important announcement today.
But before I announce let's give a...
Silent meditation to Pu Le, who died yesterday.
As usual
close your eyes until the 10th stroke.
Traitor.
Little girl... don't be afraid
why do you have to come to Liang?
It must be the Zhao assigned her to kill Mrs. Ge Li.
Right, why do you want to kill Mrs. Ge Li.
Quiet.
Bastard, how dare you.
Don't let her go! Kill her.
Stop.
Back off.
Mrs. Ge Li.
Where are you going?
I'd like to make myself clear.
Mozi will not accept any gifts.
Thanks for your gesture.
Sir.
Why do you follow me?
You nearly got killed! Go back.
Aren't you going to spy on Zhao camp?
I always came here riding with the horses
I'm familiar with this area.
Follow me.
Your not going.
This way is the shortcut.
What are they carrying?
Soil.
They're digging a tunnel...
To Liang?
Why are they dumping it into the stream?
The stream will wash away the soil
then, no one will know
how far they had dug.
Let's go.
Someone is up there.
There they are.
Get them.
Can you swim?
Go, don't worry about me.
Go, quick.
Stop running.
Surrender or you'll die here.
You'll have to save me.
Move.
Breathe.
Your... very brave.
If I didn't jump...
Would you jump?
I would.
But I'll kill you first.
Is that what you Mozi would have done sanely?
You think killing you is rational?
How are you going to kill me?
Push you down the waterfall.
Do you feel better now?
Can you walk by yourself?
Quiet.
There's nothing in the west city and the barn
where are they going to attack?
They'll dig a few tunnels,
there'll be more than one exit
we can't be sure whether we had blocked them all