Our only--
Only chance to win is to take Su Jiao’s men by surprise.
We must break into the city before Zhang Han’s army arrives.
Or else...
once Wang Li...
and She Jian join hands to surround us,
no matter how capable you are, we’ll have no way to win.
I can wait any longer.
What are you saying?
Don't wait until the army cross the river.
I’ll gather my warriors here to attack right now.
Mr. Fan, you can stay in the camp and wait for my return.
My warriors! Onward!
Reporting!
General, the main force of Chu has arrived in the south.
We can hear the Chu anthem at deafening volume.
Reporting!
General, Chu warriors have moved out, and beginning their attack.
How many warriors?
Less than 20,000.
Really? Twenty thousand?
Not all Chu warriors crossed the river, but they started to attack anyway.
They're digging their own grave.
Have the cavalry on the right stop their tasks at hand
and go cut off the second wave of attackers.
The central group can march on and attack the hillside enemy.
We must push them toward the riverside.
-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.
XIANYANG
Get them! Get them!
Xiang Yu, might be in great danger!
Look! Though I’m not a general,
I can recognize who will win this battle.
Two groups of Chu warriors have been surrounded.
They will be destroyed.
Look carefully. Who are they?
Ying Bu!
He led his men from the paved path. His men are in the east side.
They're surrounded by Qin warriors.
Xiang Yu will be destroyed soon!
What should we do?
Chen Yu’s army! When will they get here?
His army must have already been destroyed.
No. We can’t wait.
Please, take my seal…
-and ask the other vassals for help! -Yes, sir!
Do whatever you can
- to ask them to save Xiang Yu! -Yes.
Guards! Prepare a horse for Zhang Er.
Your Majesty, since the battle started,
the way out has been blocked by Qin warriors.
Can’t one person get through?
Four hours ago, I sent some scouts, but still none of them has returned.
Your Majesty, that’s how it is, tight as a vice.
Not even a fly can flee Julu,
let alone a man.
Julu, is done for.
The state of Zhao, is done for!
Your Majesty!
Stop.
Why should we stop again?
If we march on,
Qin soldiers may find us and come to attack us.
Look at where we are. We can’t easily defend ourselves.
And look at the battlefield, Xiang Yu’s warriors will soon be defeated.
It will make no difference even if we arrive in time.
You’re farsighted and prudent, general.
As for those on-lookers in the central area...
Chu warriors are unreasonable.
It’s clear that they can’t win the war...
but they insisted on attacking.
It can only lead to demise on the battlefield.
Any sensible man would avoid such a foolish strategy!
All in all...
what Xiang Yu and his warriors are doing...
is quite beyond our any logical expectation.
It seems the battle is coming to an end...
what should we do?
Stay alert.
The moment...
Xiang Yu’s men are defeated, we’ll retreat immediately.
Yes.
Reporting!
Your Majesty, Xiang Yu has launched the last attack.
He’s rushing toward Qin’s forces and will be submerged soon.
-You can leave. -Yes, sir.
What’s wrong?
Is it true that Xiang Yu was killed? We--
My lord, he's still alive.
But he will die soon.
What about the other vassal states?
Did they take any action?
They remained still like you.
It’s quite fun to be an on-looker.
What should we do after the battle?
We-- We--
I’m asking you.
Why do you look at my wife?
We-- My lord, I’m your subject.
I think you should decide what we must do after the war.
Did I tell you to make a decision?
Can you make a decision?
I only want some ideas from you, understand?
Look at me.
Yes.
In a village when two dogs fight,
the winner takes the bones on the ground.
The other dogs are not as ferocious as these two.
Of course they couldn't fight along.
But once the fight ends,
they get to share the bones if they follow the winner.
You’re right, Madam. You're right.
You’re a fool! A fool!
A fool!
I'm a fool. I'm a fool.
Reporting!
General, general! Su Jiao failed.
Wang Li and She Jian also failed.
Leave anything unnecessary. We'll travel light and launch an attack.
Unfold our banner.
Let other camps see it fly! Charge!
Fight.
General Ji Bu, give me an update.
I’ve destroyed the main forces out on the plains.
What about General Xiang Yu?
He captured Wang Li and went to Julu.
What about your warriors?
Our warriors have crossed the river and are clearing the battlefield now.
I saw Chen Yu’s men.
That cunning dog! He saw we were winning,
and he now he’s coming to take credit!
Take credit? How dare he?
He knows clearly Xiang Yu’s personality.
As long as Xiang Yu wins the battle, he’s free of blame.
He's such a cunning dog!
Let’s stop talking about it.
What do we do about him?
Attack?
General She Jian, come out.
We’ll not mistreat you.
I’d rather die than surrender.
General She Jian, as a general...
you know that this battle is over.
-Extinguish the fire! -Don't!
Let him die with honor.
XIANG
Report!
Reporting! Chu warriors defeated Su Jiao’s army.
She Jian’s warriors were defeated before they joined the war.
Wang Li’s warriors were defeated, too. Qin warriors were totally defeated.
We'll join the attack now.
Yes.
Warriors, it's time to win your spurs!
Attack Qin warriors now!
Yes.
Generals of all vassal states...
Xiang Yu has decreed that each of you and your men,
should stay where you are and wait his command.
That decree is utterly unreasonable!
Why?
Why aren't we allowed to fight Qin warriors?
Zang Tu, Tian Du, Wu Rui and others,
are fine with staying in their tent and wait Xiang Yu’s command quietly.
Why do you talk so much?
General.
You must be tired, general.
Please get some rest here and have some food and drinks.
Thanks for your kindness, Madam.
But I have to report to Xiang Yu. I must leave now.
Farewell, general.
JULU
It’s already midday. Where is Xiang Yu?
Soon, whatever happens, you should keep your authority.
Otherwise, our state may be done for.
I understand. Don’t mention it again.
Your Majesty, look! They’re coming!
General...
it seems that these marquis and generals,
will all become your subjects after the war in Julu.
They are just hungry dogs. None of them deserve my respect.
Only one man deserves my respect, the Qin general, Zhang Han.
Fill it. Drink up.
Come on. Drink.
Come… Drink up!
This is great wine.
Again.
They barely acknowledge us.
You’d think they were our great saviors.
They only fawn upon the rich and powerful.
None one of them are trustworthy.
Xiang Yu is a real hero. I’d rather give my palace to Xiang Yu.
Look at these fools!
Drinking our wine, eating our food.
These dogs keep taking from our state but never thought of helping us.
Your Majesty, you didn’t see their purpose.
What do you mean?
They are afraid.
They fear that they'll be blamed because they didn’t fight.
They don’t want to be punished. So they behave this way.
They are nothing but garbage.
I agree with you. They are useless.
I believe that’s also what Xiang Yu thinks of them.
Xiang Yu, is a real hero.
He'll only challenge the powerful.
He will disdain these incompetent dogs.
-Great wine. -Come on.
-Let me fill it up. -Your Majesty.
Sir, we’re sent by our king to serve you.
It’s called a Xun. Do you like it?
The king of Zhao gave us his palace.
Yet you’re not interested in jewels.
You only like these ill-made instruments.
Why didn’t you bring some maids with you?
You’ve suffered great trouble.
You should have maids to serve you, shouldn’t you?
I don’t know them.
Do you remember that once I tried to assassinate you?
Thank you for sparing my life.
Thank you for not killing me.
Thank you for forgetting my offense.
Thank you for not blaming me.
Thank you for coming to my side.
Thanks for that poisonous snake.
Thank you, truly.
When I was desperate and helpless,
you were at my side and protected me.
You avenged my parents.
Although I tried to kill you...
your love for me never wavered.
What's wrong?
Didn't you promise me that you wouldn’t cry again.
I truly feel that…
I’m the happiest girl in the world.
It’s for you that I win these battles.
With you by my side, I fear no one.
Well, do you fear me?
Yes.
I fear losing you.
Every time I was in battle...
you were the one in my heart I missed.
Every time our horse galloped...
your courage helped me stand up to my enemy.
You gave me strength, endless strength.
It seems you were strong enough to conquer me.
No. It’s you who have conquered me.
The kinder you are, the more…
I want to be like some fearless child.
Aren’t you afraid that I would hate you like before?
I don’t know.
I only know that I don’t want to lose you.
You’ll never lose me.
Wherever you go, I’ll follow.
Even if you die in the battlefield, I would follow.
I will not die in battle.
You and I, we will love each other for the rest of our lives.
And we’ll have three children…
actually eight sounds better.
This palace belongs to me now.
You can have whatever you want.
You are my queen.
I can fulfill any of your wishes.
I need nothing.
I just need you.
All I can give you in return... is myself
I’d like to dance for you, general.
Xiang Yu marched on in victory.
Liu Ji, finally defeated the governor of Nanyang after a tough battle.
And the magistrate retreated to Wancheng,
and from his stronghold defended tenaciously.
No matter the curses or dishonors inflicted upon him,
the governor just closed the wall gate.
Thus Liu Ji’s warriors were
put between a rock and a hard place.
We’ll set off! Hurry! Be quick.
Get your articles ready. Give a help.
-Hurry. Hurry. -Who’s shouting there?
Mr. Zhang, Liu Ji ordered that we should march toward Wancheng tomorrow.
Now our warriors are cooking meals and packing.
Attack Wancheng?
-Sir! Sir! -What’s wrong?
We're in trouble, sir.
Chu-- Chu warriors have besieged our city, sir.
But the news was that Liu Ji thought that he couldn’t conquer Wancheng
and went to the west to attack Wuguan Pass?
Why did he return suddenly to attack us?
We don’t know, sir! Let’s find out!
Liu Ji! Liu Ji!
Liu Ji, we’ll soon conquer Wancheng.
Why do we stop attacking now?
What about the morality?
We didn’t lose too much. Qin has great losses.
But the commoners in the city are in danger.
I see. We should value every life.
As I said before, we must avoid any unnecessary war
and shedding of blood.
If we can persuade them to surrender, why don’t we do that?
I want them to surrender to us.
Liu Ji, Wancheng is soon to be conquered.
Do we need to convince their surrender?
Can't you understand?
If we don’t give them a scare first, would they agree to surrender us?
Lu Wan, in Liu Ji’s eyes,
it’s not only about various cities but the whole world.
The whole world?
Think about it. Liu Ji is doing this
to tell the whole world that he’s leading a righteous army.
If the other cities learn of his attitude and come to surrender,
we may be able to conquer any cities without bloodshed in the future.
I understand now.
Liu Ji, I will persuade the governor.
I was once an official of Qin.
Let me talk to them.
Cao Can, you can tell the governor
that he has two choices. The first is surrender.
If he decides to surrender,
I’ll recommend King Huai to grant him a title.
If he doesn’t want to surrender, he’ll have to be killed. Go now.
I see.
Mr. Zhang, I think that…
we can easily get Wancheng.
But now that we’ve reached this stage confronting the powerful Qin,
if we can also convince it capitulate, then what does that say?
Liu Ji, what does it say?
Qin’s on the verge of collapse!
It will be easy for us to conquer and rule Xianyang.
This is ridiculous! Liu Ji wants to negotiate peace.
Governor, it seems that Chu warriors are not powerful at all.
We needn’t fear them.
Our army guards this place. At present, we have the advantage.
But if they go on attacking us...
we’ll soon be conquered.
If we can win some time
to strengthen our forces while we negotiate with them...
that would be our saving grace.
Go. Bring the emissary to me.
Yes.
Your face is sallow and thin.
Liu Ji has run out of food, correct?
We have plenty of food and supplies.
What I wonder is how many more days your provisions will last?
Don’t brag.
Have you forgotten how many days you’ve attacked us?
Yet you’ve barely made any progress!
Wancheng is still in my control.
Go now.
Tell Liu Ji to leave as soon as possible.
That way he can keep his life.
Otherwise, when our reinforcements arrive,
all of you will be buried here.
What are you laughing at?
A dying person who doesn't know death is waiting. Isn't it funny?
Who are you talking about?
The man sitting there in your robes.
How dare you!
I am speaking the truth.
Even if you kill me, it will not do you any good.
All right. You can divulge to me whatever your heart desires.
If it offends me, I shall kill you where you stand.
I see. Let me explain.
At this very moment your Qin state is on the verge of death.
Xianyang is the only place that is still under Qin command.
There’s nowhere else to retreat.
Now King Huai is leading countless warriors to attack Qin.
Hooves and trumpet calls sound closer every day.
Xiang Yu’s warriors are on the vanguard.
They’ve killed the main forces at Julu.
The Qin palace will soon be overrun.
How long do you think a tiny place like Wancheng...
will sustain its denial?
I think you see clearly. There is no point in guarding this city.
You can only delay it for a few days, death is only a matter of time.
The emperor of Qin cannot even protect himself now.
Will he send warriors to help you?
Rewards? Reinforcements?
Yes, I am laughing at you.
But I truly pity you.
What a conceited man you are!
If you don’t fear us,
why did Liu Ji send you here for peace negotiation?
Peace negotiation?
That’s only a comfort word for you.
I came here to tell you the truth.
Otherwise you’ll not know what you should do.
You don’t need to worry about your future if you surrender.
Liu Ji keeps strict rules for reward and punishment.
As long as you open the gate to greet him,
he’ll give you a generous reward.
Then, you’ll have much more than you have now.
It works out quite nicely for you. What is there to hesitate about?
Are you really speaking the truth?
I’d rather die than lie to you.
WANCHENG
The so-called unconquerable army of Qin has been conquered by us within a day.
Not only Qin warriors, but none of the vassal states expected that.
This battle has told the world that you’re invincible.
Anything else you want to ask?
After the war, you’ve become the well-accepted general-in-chief.
Where do we go next?
So your saying?
Do we march westward to conquer the Qin palace,
and end this war once and for all, or--
Let me tell you that the biggest enemy in my heart…
is Zhang Han. He’s stationed in Jiyuan.
I’ll not march west until I kill him.
General, Sima Xin has arrived.
Wang Li and Su Jiao were defeated.
Defeated? Where are they now?
Wang Li was captured during the battle.
She Jian was killed.
Su Jiao suffered a brutal attack from Xiang Yu and died on the battlefield.
How?
Chu warriors fought like they were mad.
Though they are weak in number...
they have invincible morale.
Subtitle translation by Loretta Kok