Xiang Bo,
since Chen Sheng and Wu Guang rebelled,
wars have been ravaging the world for over seven years.
Countless villages have been destroyed, lands have become barren,
and fields are littered with corpses. The civilians are suffering.
At first, wars were waged to overthrow the tyrannical Qin...
but after that, wars were the result of the contention of Chu and Han.
Xiang Bo...
it's now time to give the world peace.
All the civilians are looking forward to a peaceful life.
But every war has a reason.
It was your Lord who first broke the alliance and betrayed my general.
It resulted in chaos and frequent wars.
In this aspect, your Lord is the chief culprit.
He should be condemned.
We're gathering here for a peace negotiation.
You need not bandy crooked words with me.
My Lord would like to share a peaceful world with Xiang Yu.
As long as civilians can lead peaceful lives...
our mission is accomplished.
There's no need to condemn each other.
If only we could reach an agreement.
Well, Mr. Xiao,
you can dictate your terms to us.
All right.
The map!
We propose to make the chasm, the divide between Chu and Han.
We’ll control the west. And Xiang Yu will control the east.
And from now on, we’ll share the world
and not invade each other. Do you agree?
It’s a clear divide. We can live in harmony with each other.
It’s good. Thank you, Mr. Xiao.
-One more thing. -Go ahead.
Chu and Han will live in harmony from now on.
In this case, Xiang Yu should...
release Liu Ji’s family members.
Mr. Xiao, don’t worry about it.
It’s what we should do.
Before I came here, Xiang Yu made the promise.
You may put your mind at rest.
Liu Ji's family members...
will all be released soon. They'll return safe and sound.
Thank you, Xiang Bo.
Thank you, Mr. Xiao.
Xiang Yu promised to release us.
Really?
I was out just now,
even the guards outside were much kinder to me.
When I see Liu Ji...
I’ll request for him to give you a title.
Why? You don’t agree?
Anything wrong?
Nothing.
That’s good.
We can return to the Han camp together.
Then we can help each other out.
By the way, there is a woman by Liu Ji’s side. Her name is Qi Ji.
She’s not simple.
With you by my side, you can advise me.
I was framed by her, previously.
Well...
there will always be women around Liu Ji.
I've never met Qi Ji.
Out of sight, out of mind. I guess.
I’m not wise at all.
I won't be of much help to you.
Why? You mean you don’t want to go to Han camp with me?
Actually...
compared with that...
I’d like to return to my hometown more.
What nonsense!
If you go back there alone, who will take care of you?
I have lived by myself for years.
I don’t need anyone’s help.
What’s more, I have a tavern there.
I didn’t expect...
to get through this.
I thought we might die here.
Other things just didn't bother me anymore.
You've been with him for years...
and went through so much with him.
After all these sufferings...
you deserve to lead a good life.
I don’t really mind.
I have only two wishes.
First and foremost...
I hope Liu Ji will live a good life.
Then...
I hope he can win
and restore peace to the world.
I want nothing else.
Ms. Cao...
you’re a fool.
But if you don’t go with me...
he’ll not be happy.
Give this to him.
He’ll understand.
Thank you.
Ms. Cao said, she would not come back.
She told me to give it to you.
It’s the money I returned her in the past.
I never paid for my wine in her tavern.
And I paid off, what I owed one day.
I didn’t expect her to keep the money to this day.
Sit still.
-What’s wrong? What’s wrong? -Come on.
What are you doing?
Lyu Zhi,
you cared for my family all your life!
-Let me help you this time, Lyu Zhi. -No. My Lord, you shouldn’t.
-No, my Lord. -I should take care of you.
-No. You shouldn’t. -Sit still. Sit still.
Sit still.
I don't deserve this.
Lyu Zhi, without you...
my father may have been killed.
All these years,
you have been taking care of our family,
be it the young or the old.
You've suffered too much.
As a woman...
I’m willing to do everything for my husband and my children.
As long as you all can lead good lives, I’ll be happy.
I once lived in fear and despair.
Sometimes, I even thought...
that I’d rather die.
But for our family...
I know I mustn't. I mustn't die.
Lyu Zhi...
regardless of what happens in the future...
and whether I can win the world or not...
I’ll not let you suffer anymore.
You’ll always be my first wife.
Okay?
Yes.
HAN CAMP
My greetings, madam.
You’re back.
You’re back, my sister.
My greetings, madam.
Both of you probably have a lot to chat about. I'll take my leave now.
Rise.
Thank you.
It seems you've been busy lately.
Not at all. I miss you very much, Lyu Zhi.
It’s great you’re back.
Ying’er can be with his mother.
I'm really happy for both of you.
When I was not around...
thank you for taking care of him.
You also helped our Lord a lot too.
I’ll never forget what you’ve done.
I’ll repay your kindness.
I only did what I should.
Mothers are always thinking of their children.
We are actually the same.
Bo Ji, I asked you here...
to have a chat with you.
I’d like to express my gratitude to you.
You’re too polite. I only did what I should.
I heard about how you helped our Lord.
You have my admiration.
If I were there...
I might not be as resolute
or as brave as you are.
I’m flattered.
I have a question for you.
What is it?
Can you forgive a person who is all out to harm you?
I know I shouldn’t ask you such a rash question.
But in our camp, there are all kinds of people with wicked intentions.
Few really care for our Lord...
and are truly concerned for him.
I hope...
you can distinguish between right and wrong.
Don’t worry, madam.
I don’t have any improper ambition.
I only want to protect myself.
So I’ll never do any harm to you.
I know you’re kind-hearted.
I hope we can be good sisters for the rest of our lives.
My Lord...
there is one thing that awaits your decision.
Speak.
My Lord, with regards to appointing the crown prince,
I hope you can revoke your command.
Revoke my command?
Mr. Xiao...
it was you who urged me to appoint the crown prince.
What's with you now?
My Lord...
you were seriously wounded. We didn’t know if you could survive.
Now you've recovered and everything is good.
My Lord, our camp is like a big family,
and you’re the master of the family.
Now Liu Ying and Ruyi are still young.
Appointing one of them as the crown prince will result in a conflict.
For a family, the disharmony is a sword.
Right now, the most important thing is to defeat Xiang Yu.
I recorded what you told me
when you were in bed that day.
You can choose to keep it or burn it.
My Lord...
in my opinion...
if we keep this, it will bring us trouble.
Did I say such things?
These words were mine?
My Lord, you didn't say anything.
Lyu Zhi, it’s good you’re back.
Otherwise that woman from Dingtao may bully us to death.
-You may leave. -Yes.
So what if I'm back?
Don’t forget that...
when we were in Liyang, I was framed and was no match for her.
You’re our Lord’s first wife, and Liu Ying is the first son.
Our family did everything we could to help our Lord.
We shouldn’t let her reap the benefits.
Stop talking.
We should listen to our Lord.
There's nothing we can do anyway.
Furthermore, a person's true nature...
may stay hidden for a day or two...
but sooner or later, it'll show.
But time waits for no man.
Now she’s the sweetheart of our Lord.
-And the posthumous edict-- -Stop talking.
Never mention the posthumous edict again.
Just forget it.
That’s a taboo for our Lord, understand?
Do you intend to bear with her nonsense?
Have you forgotten how she humiliated you in Yueyang?
Who is to say that such incidents will never happen again?
Our Lord has no lack of women. He can have a new sweetheart anytime.
But now, besides her beauty, Qi Ji has Ruyi.
I’ve decided. I’ll bring trouble to her son.
Shut up.
If our Lord hears about this, you’d be in trouble.
And I’ll also be in trouble too.
-I-- -Forget it.
Never say such things again.
Madam! Madam! Bad news! We can’t find Ruyi.
Where has he gone?
When we went to the woods this morning,
he disappeared.
We looked for him everywhere,
but we've yet to find him.
-Madam, madam. -Madam.
Mr. Xiao, over here!
He was playing here just now.
He’s a good boy. He never wanders far off.
-But all of a sudden, he disappeared. -Have you searched the surroundings?
Yes. We searched everywhere,
but we didn’t find him.
Where’s madam?
Madam? She fainted upon hearing the news.
I don't know what to do.
Mr. Xiao, do you think someone did this on purpose?
Look at you. You can’t even take care of a child.
Zhou Bo, you were on garrison duty.
If we can’t find the child, you’ll be held responsible too.
I don’t care if I get to live or not.
But if anything untoward happens to Ruyi,
Madam will not live.
Don’t cry.
Don’t let anyone else know about this,
especially our Lord.
Zhou Bo, take some guards to look for him.
And you should try to comfort madam.
Before dark, Ruyi must appear before our Lord.
Otherwise we may all be beheaded.
-Yes. -Yes.
Get going.
My Lord.
Servants.
Madam.
Why is it so noisy outside?
Madam, we heard that Ruyi is lost.
Now all our warriors are looking for him.
Ask Lyu Xu to meet me.
Yes.
Sister...
you asked for me?
Yes.
Lyu Xu, tell me.
Was it you?
What do you mean?
Don’t try to fool me.
Where’s Ruyi?
You need not get involved in it.
Just feign ignorance.
You fool. Is he alive or dead?
-I don’t know. -Say that again.
His fate will be determined by heaven.
If he’s lucky enough, he may still be alive.
He’s in a cave.
Don’t worry. They won't be able to find him.
-I closed off the entrance of the cave. -You silly girl. Lyu Xu.
Your enemy is Qi Ji.
But don’t forget that Ruyi is Liu Ji’s biological son.
If he dies,
even your death will not compensate for your crime.
Sister, I did it for you. If--
All right. Stop that.
Follow me.
Hurry.
Stand still.
My Lord, Lyu Zhi would like to seek an audience with you.
Kneel down.
What’s wrong?
My Lord, Lyu Zhi has something to tell you.
About Ruyi?
Yes.
Lyu Xu is the culprit.
Have they found Ruyi?
Not yet.
My Lord.
My Lord, Ruyi is back.
Take him to have a bath.
Leave.
Yes.
Let’s go.
You are in luck.
If Ruyi was not found...
I would have killed you.
But because of your sister,
and because your family did a lot for me...
I shall spare you.
Go back to Pei County!
I don’t want to see you again. Get out!
Thank you, my Lord.
Lyu Zhi.
Yes, my Lord.
It’s great...
It’s great you’re so sensible and considerate.
In this world...
no one can be more kind-hearted than you.
Come here and have a chat with me.
CHU ARMY
Xiang Yu almost withdrew all his warriors.
They started to do so last night.
Warriors from both right wing and left wing withdrew
in an orderly fashion.
I must say Xiang Yu is good at training warriors.
Are you implying that I’m not good at it?
That's not what I meant.
If you’re not good at training warriors,
how could we battle the Chu army and be in a stalemate for such a long time?
Mr. Xiao...
our warriors have fought in the battlefield for years.
They seldom get to rest.
I think we should give them a holiday for three days.
They can eat and drink what they like, as long as they don’t leave the camp.
What do you think?
My Lord, Chu warriors just retreated.
We should be more cautious.
-In case they-- -Don’t worry.
I know what we should do.
This is it. Tell our warriors to relax.
So should you.
Enjoy and do what you like.
General.
General. Bad news.
Someone gave a fake order and dispatched our warriors in Liangdi.
I see.
Why aren't you investigating this?
I gave the order myself. Why should I investigate this?
You want to give up Liangdi?
Tian Heng. Premier Tian.
You’re once a the premier of Qi.
How can you be so blockheaded?
Are all nobles born this way?
You--
Liu Ji appointed me the king of Liang
and he granted scores of cities of Liangdi to me.
The final battle. The final battle will come soon.
Should I still keep all my forces in Liangdi?
If you insist on doing this, your forces will be weakened.
But you don’t know Liu Ji.
He’s not a generous man.
How can he give me the land of a state
without getting any returns?
If I win the war...
I’ll be the real king of Liang.
But if I lose the war,
how can I make him grant me fiefs?
You’re silly.
You’re really a rascal.
Isn't Liu Ji a rascal too?
Whether he’s a gentleman or a rascal, the winner is the king.
Guards.
Yes.
My orders,
hurry to Xiang Yu’s provision route.
From now on, go at full speed. No resting is allowed.
Yes.
How can he go back on his word? The world will condemn him.
General, please consider the current circumstances.
We must set off to surround Xiang Yu.
If we don’t set off now, our Lord will be in danger.
Yes. If we don’t set off now, it'll be too late.
Our scout reported that Peng Yue's warriors are on their way.
Peng Yue sent his warriors?
Yes. They are on their way.
Where’s Xiang Yu now?
He left Guangwu for the Southeast.
He likely to be near Pengcheng now.
With his speed,
he might be near Guling now, with our Lord hot on his heels.
Given the terrain, it will be hard to put up a defence.
There will no doubt be a fierce battle.
To fight, Xiang Yu may not be sure of his victory.
To retreat, he will not take it lying down.
There will be a deadlock.
If we send warriors there, our Lord will surely defeat Xiang Yu.
-How many warriors should we send there? -Of course all our 150,000 warriors!
When should we set off?
This war is of utmost importance to our Lord.
We must set off at the right time,
so he can win.
The chance may not wait for us.
Opportunity knocks, but once.
I think...
our warriors drank what they desired...
had enough fun, and enjoyed the company of women too.
My Lord, where can they find women in a remote area like this?
My Lord, you're the only one with women by your side.
It’s said the well-fed never know how the starving suffer.
Right. Anyway...
we should get into the right frame of mind. It’s time for a war.
My Lord, why do we have to fight again?
Right. Why do we go to war again?
Why did Xiang Yu withdraw in such a hurry?
It’s because his warriors are too tired and they lack provisions.
They can’t sustain any longer.
It’s true that the treaty between him and me dictates
that he’ll control the eastern end of the chasm and I, the western end.
But do you think we can put our mind at rest
enjoy our half of the world?
-Get out of here. Get out. -Hurry.
Generals, why did Xiang Yu agree to sign the treaty
and withdraw to Pengcheng?
He needs time to restore his military morale.
Once he restores their morale, he’ll fight us again without hesitation.
It's now the best time to fight Xiang Yu. We should pursue and defeat the enemy.
I gave our warriors a break for three days.
Why?
To send them home after they enjoyed themselves?
No! I wanted them to go to war in high spirits.
Actually, I don’t want to wage a war.
Besides me, our warriors were wounded as well.
But we must fight Xiang Yu.
We may have a treaty of peace.
But do you think Xiang Yu will obey the treaty?
Will he allow us to live in peace?
So in my opinion,
we should gain an advantage by striking first.
Generals,
return to camp and organize our warriors.
Get ready for the war.
It's going to be a fierce battle.
I think we all know that.
Yes.
Good. Go prepare.
Yes.
What a shameless dog.
My orders,
organize our warriors and station them in Guling. We’ll meet their attack.
General...
we have travelled a long way.
Our warriors are exhausted. They all want to return home.
If we go to war with them...
we may be in a disadvantageous position.
I've been waiting for this final battle with him.
But I didn't get a chance.
Great.
Now, we've signed a treaty of peace.
But Liu Ji violated it and came to attack me from behind.
I must kill him this time.
General, we’re not in a good position to put up a defense.
We should hurry to Pengcheng.
Zhongli Mei, you’re wrong.
Only if we meet their attack can we defeat them.
Stop your nonsense, Lyu Wan.
General, if we directly meet their attack, we’ll not lose.
Then tell me why he's launching an attack?
Is he asking for death?
I'm afraid he must have seen through our strategy.
He’s only a cornered dog.
He's just trying to buy time.
He’s waiting for the relief warriors led by Han Xin and Peng Yue.
Lu Wan,
right now there are no signs of
Peng Yue and Han Xin sending their warriors here.
General, we should retreat to Pengcheng now.
Otherwise, once there's no way of retreating, we're finished.
We should defeat Liu Ji this time.
and not give Han Xin and Peng Yue any chance to render any help.
General, issue your order.
Chu warriors never retreat in a war.
I've decided to use Lu Wan’s strategy.
We'll hurry to spring an attack on Liu Ji’s warriors.
-Yes. -Yes.
To have a face-to-face fight with Liu Ji
has always been Xiang Yu's dream.
Xiang Yu felt both anger and excitement.
Chu warriors demonstrated astounding power in this war.
Xiang Yu fought in the van and set a good example for his warriors.
Soon they routed Liu Ji’s warriors.
Thanks to Zhou Bo’s help...
Liu Ji’s central forces
retreated to Yangxiacheng safely.
Liu Ji ordered his men to guard the city
and strengthen the defense work. No one was allowed to leave the city.
It’s been over ten days since we sent Han Xin and Peng Yue letters.
But they didn’t give us any reply.
We can’t rely on others.
We must rely on ourselves.
Prepare provisions and try to find a way out.
We’ve lost many wars.
I don’t care about this defeat.
We are different from Xiang Yu.
So long as we persevere,
the situation will be reversed.
We must keep fighting Xiang Yu.
I’ll let Han Xin, Peng Yue and Xiang Yu know...
that I can win a war.
Liu Ji is like a rat, always finding a hole to hide himself.
Once defeated, he’ll hide himself.
General...
the only provisions we got from Pengcheng
will soon be consumed.
We must have a quick war.
Any news about Peng Yue and Han Xin?
Our scouts in Liangdi are back.
Peng Yue didn’t send relief troops.
And strangely,
our scouts to Qi didn’t return.
I think...
we should retreat to Pengcheng,
so we can turn the situation around.
No. We can’t leave.
This time, I must kill Liu Ji.
General, are you kidding or serious?
Don’t you know you’re risking your life and our warriors’ lives?
And we lost most of our crack warriors.
-Don’t you feel pity for them? -Since the day they joined me,
they have known that is their destiny.
Ziqi, death is not fearsome at all.
What I fear is dying in humiliation.
My orders, give Yangxiacheng a harsh attack.
Subtitles translated by Min Wei Wong