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[General And I]
[Episode 57]
My brother.
It's too difficult to take you with us as we march off to war.
I can only leave you here.
Once you go downstream, you will reach Great Jin.
It's the land that you've spent your entire life protecting.
You can settle back to our homeland at last.
You can then rest in peace.
Farewell, Your Majesty!
Dear Yang Feng.
Ever since I reunited with Bei Jie, both of us have ridden day and night.
We have finally met up with the alliance army of Liang and Jin.
With the assistance of Chief General Ruo Han, all is going smoothly and well.
We hope to fight against He Xia soon and save our people from misery.
I have been away for days.
Chang Xiao is very naughty and you have Ze Qing to see to.
I've troubled you much.
I am deeply grateful.
The alliance army shall set out to war very soon.
I hope that you and both boys
can meet up with our army soon to reunite with me.
Yours, Ping Ting.
Is it a letter from my mother?
Chang Xiao is so smart.
You got it right.
Your mother wrote us a letter.
She said that she's met up with your father already.
She's also met some of their old friends.
She told me and Ze Qing to bring you to her.
Very soon, you'll get to meet your father.
Who is my father?
Your father?
He is a great hero.
Great hero?
How great?
He's a really...
He's an extremely, wonderfully great hero!
Everyone in the world knows him.
He's an invincible and all-conquering hero!
Everyone in the world hopes that he will stand up against enemies.
Why am I telling you this?
You don't understand it, right?
Right?
Anyway, just bear this in mind.
Your father is a great hero.
He's even greater than your Brother Ze Qing's father.
Do you remember that?
Ze Qing. Chang Xiao.
Let's tell Grandfather Huo that we'll get ready to leave.
- Yes! - Yes!
Let's go.
Let's go!
- Let's go! - Let's go!
Regent Prince.
Sima Hong is dead.
Although Sima Hong was killed by one of our men
he announced a decree before his death.
The throne was passed on to Chu Bei Jie.
Chu Bei Jie has now taken the throne as Great Jin's new king.
What did you just say?
I'm incompetent!
Our troops in Jin State were all defeated by Chu Bei Jie.
Have you verified the inheritance of the throne?
Sima Hong did pass his throne to Chu Bei Jie.
He passed it to Chu Bei Jie?
Yes.
Chu Bei Jie.
You've disappeared for so many years.
You're finally unwilling to be a coward anymore?
It's time that we fight to the death.
Regent Prince.
Jin State is now in great crisis.
Sima Hong just passed away.
Their people are in mourning.
The entire army of Jin State is desperate.
Why don't we use this chance to deploy our troops to Jin
and fight it out with Chu Bei Jie?
Chu Bei Jie is good at developing strategies.
It's extremely foolish to set out to Jin State now.
I've been foolish.
I know nothing of your plans.
Regent Prince, do advise me.
Chu Bei Jie was entrusted by the king in great emergency.
He must be the aspiration of their people.
Don't forget.
A desperate army always wins.
It isn't the best time to launch an attack on Jin State
but the worst one.
I haven't thought it through.
However, if we do not enter Jin State, how can we kill Chu Bei Jie?
Are we to do nothing as he re-enters Jin State?
First, we're not going to Jin State.
Second, we won't let him into Jin State.
What we should do now is...
Take down the defenseless Great Yan.
Great Yan?
Once we vanquish Great Yan
Chu Bei Jie won't get more reinforcements.
Once he falls, the others will follow.
Regent Prince, what a good strategy!
Remarkable!
This time, we'll surely kill Chu Bei Jie.
We'll take down Yan and then Jin.
The world will then be ours!
My ambition...
It will soon be fulfilled.
The spy we sent to Bai Lan has sent back some information.
He Xia learned that Your Highness...
No, Your Majesty took the throne.
He's now gathering his force to fight against us.
He Xia.
Whatever happens, I have to protect my brother's territory.
- Your Majesty is right! - Your Majesty is right!
He Xia is too brutal in his conquest.
Should this man conquer the world, it will be the misfortune of all people.
Since he's now waging war against us, we will take him on.
- Exactly! - We will take him on!
Let's take him on!
We'll fight until we die against his army of Bai Lan!
- Exactly! - We'll fight until our deaths!
Please calm down, everyone.
It won't be that soon.
We won't confront Bai Lan's army head on yet.
What does that mean?
This is all the more confusing to me now.
His Majesty came out of retirement.
He Xia already flew into a rage.
He'd surely want to take out his biggest threat.
Why would you say that he won't act so quickly?
Could there be some other plan?
Exactly.
Do you have some other concerns or different strategies?
This is actually very simple.
You mustn't forget that although we're an alliance of Jin and Liang
we're no match for He Xia's tens of thousands of soldiers.
If we are to replenish our armed forces
we can only recruit new soldiers from Great Jin.
Moreover, our relationship with the neighboring Yan State
has been quite delicate.
Should one fall, the other might follow suit.
Therefore, if He Xia attacks Great Jin now
Yan State surely wouldn't sit on the sidelines.
They will deploy troops to our aid and fight against Bai Lan.
By then, Bai Lan will be sandwiched between both states.
It will be one difficult battle.
Moreover, He Xia is a very meticulous man.
From what I know of him, he surely wouldn't do so.
Therefore, attacking Great Jin now isn't his best plan.
His priority would be to take out Yan State swiftly.
That makes sense!
However, we're small in numbers now.
If he attacks Yan rapidly, we won't be able to offer any assistance.
Even if we do go to them, we can't help much.
Water far off will not quench a fire that is near at hand.
Once he takes out Great Yan, he is then free from any menace.
By then, he will plow his army into Jin State
and take us over in one sweep.
As for us...
We'll just end up as his dessert.
Who would have thought of that?
If so, neither the alliance army of Jin and Liang
nor Great Jin is in immediate danger, but Great Jin's neighboring state, Yan?
Exactly.
Your Highness is truly insightful.
You could anticipate what we couldn't.
Fortunately, we didn't act recklessly.
Otherwise, we would have made a fool of ourselves
and even hindered military operations.
Exactly!
If so, what should we do now?
Yan State is far away and we're still small in numbers.
Are we to watch as He Xia gobbles up Great Yan
before attacking us?
- Exactly! - Exactly!
We must come up with a plan soon!
What should we do now?
Generals, don't be so pessimistic.
What I just mentioned are but a few possible situations.
Since ancient times
there might not be many tales of the few over the many
but there are still quite a few.
Generals, who can say that we won't make yet another tale?
- Yes. - Yes.
You're all commanders of the alliance army.
You're the heart and soul of this army.
As long as we keep our spirits high, our chance of winning is high.
Exactly! We could surely win this war!
We can win this war!
Moreover, we still have a chance of winning.
Your Highness, what's your great strategy?
I can't call it a great strategy.
It's just that He Xia was born in Yan State.
He knows the royal family of Yan very well.
If he were to attack Yan
the Yue family will surely take him on.
He Xia is bound to make use of their weaknesses
to keep the city under siege and starve them for days.
Once the city is surrounded, it will be one long siege.
Judging from that, we seem to have time to prepare for battle.
Once we're well prepared
it's not impossible for us to defeat the many with a few.
- Exactly! - Her Highness is right.
- She's right! - It makes sense!
It's a pity that my zither is broken and I can't play a duet with you.
Once the world is at peace
I'll find you the best zither in the world.
Nothing in the world is definite.
There are gatherings and then farewells.
How could peace really exist?
How is there any room for another zither?
You and I have a lifetime together.
As long as I live, I'll use my life to bring you peace.
In the past, when I was still in Mount East country house
I always felt that the days were too short.
I was always worried that you would leave me.
These years that I've spent away from you
I'd lean by the window and gaze up at the moon, thinking about our past.
At that moment, I'd ask myself what I had done wrong.
What have I missed?
Then I realized it's because I love you that I wish to stay by your side.
I lost that calmness in me.
Whenever I ran to you
there was a huge army and great miles between us.
I thought that it was fine as long as I got to you.
But Bei Jie...
It's already the happiest thing in the world when a woman loves a man.
It isn't until now that I realized just how deep my love is for you.
That love instills true calmness in me.
Bei Jie, the world is at peace when we are together.
Regent Prince.
The scouts have reported back.
Chu Bei Jie and Bai Ping Ting are recruiting soldiers
at the border of Jin and Liang.
They have made it known to all in the world.
Upon hearing of Prince of Zhenbei's rise
feudal lords of all regions have pledged their allegiance to him.
Moreover, the great warrior of Liang, Hua Can
is already heading over to Chu Bei Jie.
It's them again?
Recruiting more soldiers?
They are acting so fearless.
They must have known that I'm not at liberty to handle them now.
Bai Ping Ting...
How dare you try to guess what I have on my mind again?
Convey my orders.
Regroup all armed forces! Stay alert!
Attack in full force!
The battle against Yan must be wrapped up in two days!
Regent Prince, our army has traveled great distances
and everyone is too weary.
We're in need of a good rest now.
If we were to finish this battle within two days
I'm afraid that the soldiers will be...
This is a military command!
I'll pass down the command to all armed forces right away!
Chu Bei Jie...
Bai Ping Ting...
The day I conquer the world will be the day
you shall be separated by death!
He Xia is attacking Yan State with 100,000 men.
The display of their power is shocking.
The alliance army of Jin and Liang has yet to hold its ground.
We are still recruiting soldiers, but don't have any footing yet.
If the capability of the alliance army can't be ensured
we can only try to break Bai Lan's army from within.
Get our soldiers to stand by.
You must remember that no one is to let their guard down
during this period of time.
Go on.
- Yes. - Yes.
You've returned?
Why aren't you in bed at such a late hour?
Don't wear yourself out.
He Xia could come up with anything that I could think of.
When it comes to making strategies
even a small discrepancy leads to a great error.
I have to be very cautious.
Ping Ting, you really don't have to be so stressed out.
You still have me.
Your husband will never be inferior to He Xia.
Indeed.
Although I know that it won't be easy to defeat him
I'm not frightened at all.
You're right.
However difficult the situation, there's always a solution.
All right.
Let's head back to our room.
I can't remember the last time I took a good look at you like this.
From now on, I won't have you think of the past again.
Not even once.
A lifetime is so short.
We still have so much to do in the future.
Yes.
I promise.
Go to bed now.
Hold on.
Why don't we make a bet?
If you win, I'll go to bed.
Sure. What are we betting on?
Among Bai Lan State's many cities, only one is replenished with rations.
If we could take over that city, we could turn the situation around.
Let's write down the name of the city on our palms.
If you get it right, you win.
How does that sound?
Fine.
[Qie Rou City]
You will have to go to bed now.
He Xia has invaded Great Yan with full force.
They swept right in.
Your Majesty.
Yan and Jin are mutually dependent.
Once Great Yan is taken, we'll be in grave danger.
- Exactly! - Exactly!
Your Majesty, I wonder what strategy you have formulated.
I do have a plan.
Yesterday, Ping Ting and I came up with a strategy
to plunge Bai Lan's army into desperation.
Into desperation?
We shall take down Qie Rou City.
- Qie Rou? - Qie Rou?
Your Majesty.
Qie Rou City holds the main passage of ration transport in Bai Lan.
It's well defended and difficult to attack.
Could Your Majesty already have a plan?
Convey my orders!
In three days, cut off their food supply and catch them off guard!
We'll attack He Xia's weakness in one go!
We accept the command!
Report!
General Hua Can of Liang seeks audience!
General Hua Can?
Invite him in quickly!
- General Hua! - General Hua!
Hua Can greets King of Jin!
It's been years and Your Majesty is still as dashing.
General Hua Can, how have you been?
I have to thank Brother Hua Can for coming to my aid from miles away.
I heard that Your Majesty is raising an army to fend off He Xia.
All warriors of the world are drawn to this calling.
I, Hua Can, am also a true, zealous man!
How could I sit on the sidelines?
It's also a delight to fight alongside so many great warriors!
- Good! - Good!
General's arrival is a joyous occasion.
Today, I must inform the entire army!
There is more great news that I bring to you today.
I won't beat about the bush.
I'll be honest with you.
On my way here to join your army, I ran into a few old friends of yours.
There's Chief General Ze Yin's wife, Miraculous Doctor Huo, and two children.
Where are they now?
Those two boys are so naughty.
They wouldn't stop fidgeting.
Her Highness didn't want you to be distracted from military discussions
so she took them to play by the stream.
It's so high up!
Look! Isn't it really high, Chao Xiao?
Slow down!
Both of them are always so happy when they are together.
They are.
Aren't we just like them?
Whatever happens, so long as we're together
it's already the best blessing that the gods could ever bestow upon us.
I just hope that the war ends soon.
We can then lead peaceful lives with the children.
We will.
The world will be peaceful once again.
The kite blew away!
What should we do?
Chang Xiao! Ze Qing!
What is the matter?
Mother, the kite flew away!
We can't reach it!
Ping Ting.
Is that our child, Chang Xiao?
Yes.
He's your flesh and blood, Chang Xiao.
Chang Xiao.
Do you know who I am?
You're a bad person!
No.
I'm not a bad person.
Chang Xiao.
Come here.
No, I don't want a hug!
I want my kite!
- Mother! - Ze Qing.
Chang Xiao.
The big hero you spoke of is this person.
He's not a bad person.
He's your father.
He was mean to Uncle A-Han!
He's a bad person!
Chang Xiao.
Although the kite is gone, I've found something even better.
Look.
Can I keep them?
Definitely.
Thank you.
What should you call me?
Chang Xiao.
Call him father.
No, he's not!
It's a good day.
We should have a feast.
I heard that it has already started.
Ping Ting, I'll leave you both to talk.
Chang Xiao, let's go!
Let's go!
He's still too young.
It will be better once he gets to know you. Take it slow.
One day, he will accept you.
Greetings to Your Majesty.
I've kept everyone waiting.
Don't stand on such ceremony at a welcome dinner.
I'm just Chu Bei Jie. No titles attached.
Have a seat quickly.
- After you. - Have a seat.
- Here, Chang Xiao. - Mother!
Come and sit here.
All right.
Chang Xiao, sit over here.
I don't want to sit here.
Chang Xiao, was it all right on your way here?
Yes.
Did you see anything interesting?
Yes.
What did you see?
It's not interesting anymore if I tell you.
I'm not telling you.
Your Majesty.
It hasn't been easy to come all the way here.
That little one won't be able to tell it all.
Fortunately, we ran into General Hua Can.
Then the journey became smooth.
- Thank you, General Hua. - That's why we could be here now.
Doctor Huo.
It's been a tough journey for you.
Here's a toast to you.
I thank Your Highness for the wine.
You have made this old bag of bones very honored.
I'll drink first out of respect.
General Hua, here.
Here's a toast to you.
I heard that Your Majesty and Your Highness encountered
great obstacles in the past to finally reunite again.
All suffering has its rewards.
Shouldn't you both drink to that as well?
Exactly!
Your Majesty. Your Highness.
You should both drink to that.
- Your Majesty! - Exactly! Drink!
Have a drink!
Here.
Ping Ting.
Here's a toast to you.
Here's a toast to Bei Jie.
Now that we can all get together, it really is such a delight.
It's just that I don't know where my disciple Zui Ju is right now.
I heard that she had stayed with Your Highness.
Your Highness, do you know where she is?
Zui Ju...
Miss Zui Ju stayed by my wife's side to look after her and protected her.
However, on their way to Great Liang
she was attacked by villains and died in Pine Mountains.
General.
The food supply has been cut off from Changzi City for days.
The people are in a panic. Riots happen every day.
Many have already fled the city.
Left and Right Generals!
- Present! - Present!
Get ready for battle.
Yes.
What else can we do?
Who else could do anything about this right now?
Once He Xia's army arrives, we'll all be killed!
- Exactly! - Exactly!
Why don't we just surrender?
Let's just surrender.
We're doomed!
He Xia is sweeping in.
How can we fend him off?
The city is about to be taken.
The memorial tablets of our ancestors will be destroyed!
Exactly! What should we do?
Why don't we just surrender to He Xia?
Let's surrender.
Master, think of a plan!
We can't surrender! We can't!
Report!
He Xia leads his Left and Right Generals to challenge us to combat!
He...
He said that if we won't take on his challenge now, tomorrow...
What about tomorrow?
Tomorrow, he will...
Speak up!
Tomorrow, he will trample down Changzi City with 100,000 men
and carry out a massacre in the city for 10 days!
We're doomed!
It's going to be a massacre!
What are we to do?
Great Yan will soon be vanquished!
General Lu Ke!
It's been a long time.
How have you been?
He Xia!
Enough of your ravings!
As long as I, Lu Ke, live
Changzi City will not be massacred as you wish!
This is a grudge between me and my old friend.
Stay out of it.
Take me hostage now.
Step back!
General Lu Ke.
I owe you a debt for saving me.
I respect you as a hero.
Now that Great Yan is coming to an end
I'd advise you to forsake darkness for light.
I won't betray you!
You have already betrayed everyone!
How would I know if Regent Prince won't betray me?
I was born a subject of Yan.
I will die a ghost of Yan.
I have made up my mind!
Not another word is to be said.
Fine!
I will bury you in glory!
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