Episode 6
I think
The troops in Luo Yang is under General Cao Zhen's command
I am not able to manage his troops
What's more Luo Yang is two thousand kilometers away from the City Xin
If we use large troops it will let us miss the good chance
Please help me report to your majesty about this
I would like to lead the troops in City Wan which is only 1200 kilometers from the City Xin
It's much closer
You just said you knew little about the battlefield
You master this pretty fast
This battle is urgent. I think of this strategy under stress
Leading troops from a strange city. And from City Wan to City Xin
Shouldn't you reconsider on this?
I have thought through it. This is the only way
Please report my plan to the emperor
I mean
You let me report things like this
Shouldn't you reconsider on this decision?
I understand
I will begin reconsidering
It's really a hard job
I don't have much wealth
I didn't come back for a long time
I don't have much. This is all I have
Hope you can state my situation to the emperor
You know very well about bribing people
Thank you for reminding me
I will report to the emperor now
It's easy to report you leading the troops in city Wan
Come and get your tiger token in an hour
Thank you so much
Mr. Si Ma
You have thought through this
I do my best
Father
What if he didn't give you the troops in city Wan? - He is not in charge
Cao Zhen will not give me the troops in Luo Yang
Only city Wan can give me that many soldiers
Why do you bribe him then? How much did you give him? - It's enough for us to eat half month
Don't say that to your mom. - Call your third uncle and Hou Ji
Hou Ji you pack up your staffs
Prepare only food and water as well as twelve fastest horses
We four persons, each one with three horses
We set off to city Wan immediately
Roger
In one hour? Mom hasn't came back. We don't wait for her?
We can't wait for her. We are competing with Zhu Geliang on time
Brother, you go and fetch the power of delivering army provisions
Shier you go and get the military power from chief commander
Wear up your armors and prepare the package
We will leave in an hour once I leave of the court
Yes
What should I do dad?
You go and study in room. Your brother and I will handle the warfare
Dad...
Go and bring my seal from the minister department
Why my big brother can go and I can not
This is also an important matter. Go quickly
Yes
You are not blaming me inside are you?
I'm serving the country. I will die a hundred times to achieve my mission
No one can die a hundred times
If you really think in that way I dare not let you go
A royal courtier doesn't need to die to show his loyalties
What I want is a courtier that is talented and capable of everything
Stand up - Thank you your majesty
In order to seal the mouth of my uncle
You suffer a lot
Thank you for caring for me your majesty
My beloved courtier
I ignore other opinions and gave you the military power
No one can stop you anymore
This battle wins because of you and if lose is also because you
Don't be a second Cao Xiu
I will not fail you your majesty
Go ahead. No matter he is dead or live
Bring Meng Da back
I will obey your order. I will leave now
You hand over the military power to him just like that?
So what?
I can give him
I can also withdraw what I gave him
The old king didn't finish his ambition and died
Now the country is divided into three and Yi Zhou become poor and chaotic
Now it's a critical time
The guarding courtier is working diligently
The royal courtier sacrifice their time and life
They do so because of our old king
They want to repay our old king
You should open your eyes and ears to listen to all these talented persons.
To show the good virtue of the old king
Encourage the royal courtiers and raise up their morale
Don't see short of ourselves
Don't say the wrong words to prevent the good advises and policies from subordinates
Being close to the royal courtier and far away from the despicable person
This is the reason why Han was thriving and great
Being close to despicable person and far away from loyal courtier
That is why Han faced its doom at last
When the old king was still alive we talk about this often
We all feel sorry for the old emperor Huan and Ling
I'm just a normal farmer from Nan Yang
I get to survive in this chaotic war
I don't expect to become a famous courtier or lord among others
The old king didn't care my origins
He visited me three times in the cottage
Having discussion of what is happening in this world
I'm grateful to him
Therefore I promise to work for him
The old king knew I'm a discrete person therefore gave his last wish to me and hope I can achieve it
I have been thinking on his last wish for day and night
I'm afraid I can't fulfill what he wanted
and fail his wish
Therefore I cross the country in May and enter into the wild area
Now the south is settled and the military power is ready
We should now award the armies and take the north plains
Use all of our weapons and arrows to eliminate the usurpers
Revive the Han dynasty and return to the old capital
That's what I can repay the old king and what I can do for you your majesty
I hope you can give me the job of attacking the usupers
If not successful please convict and punish me
to report to old king's spirt
You should plan for yourself and listen to the good advise
Take the wise suggestion and obey the last wish of the old king
I'm grateful to all you and the old king had given me
I'm leaving now and couldn't help crying in front of the letter I write
I don't know what to say now....
【West suburb of City Wan】
How is your preparation of the army provisions? Sun Li
The order is in a rush
It's only enough for one month. We are still collecting from neighbor counties
For only one month? Send out fast troop
Let the post ahead to prepare clean water and forage in advance
We will take all the horses they have - Roger
The provision will be your responsibilities - Yes
This is the letter I wrote to Meng Da with seal from the minister department
Send out this letter to Meng Da as soon as possible
Let him think you are still in the minister department? - Right
I understand. I will send someone reliable to do this job
Should we take a rest for traveling day and night like this?
I'm alright. Let the troops march on as quickly as possible
We are 12,000 miles from the City Xin. We need to arrive there within 8 days
Follow this order - Roger
【City Cheng Du】
Do we have it?
【Liu Chan, Name Gong Si】
【Huang Hao】
Why is that so difficult?
Why is it so difficult!?
Your majesty
We got it!
We got it?
Quick
Teacher
Quick
Your majesty
Teacher - Your majesty
【Wei Yan, Name Wen Chang】Please all stand up
Your expedition this time is far and long
I really don't want you to leave
This time our expedition
will recover Chang An for you
You will return to the old capital soon
Han Dynasty will revive in your hands
Once you leave there are too many affairs in the court
I'm really terrified
There are many talented courtiers like Guo Youzhi, Fei Yi and Dong Yun
They are all loyal and good courtier left for you by the old king
With their help in the court
You will have no problems on there don't worry
I believe in your arrangements
Without me at your side your majesty
You should still study hard
Don't forget your homework and study everyday
Besides the daily affairs you should do some readings
You must be focus on your goals and don't get interrupted by the colorful world
I know - Remember
Don't play too much
I know I will not abandon my study
Don't forget
What I write in the memorial I gave you
Being close to the despicable person and far away from the loyal courtier
is the reason why Han faced its doom
I remembered. I can recite it
Being close to the royal courtier and far away from the despicable courtier
is the reason why Han thrived
The opposite is the reason why the Han dynasty perished
When the old king was still alive and talked about this with me
We all feel sorry for the emperor Huan and Ling
There are many loyal courtiers
I hope your majesty can regard highly of them
Then the reviving of the Han will come soon
Good
If Han can revive again I will fulfill my destiny then
I will leave now your majesty
Please wait
Come quick
What is this?
I will make toasts to you with this giant cup and see you off
We can not use this easily
Alright then
Your majesty
I use this cup of wine
to show my respect to the flag of Han
Let's hope this wine can protect our army
So that we can defeat any enemies in our way
I wish the spirit of the old king
can help us win this war
Win this war!
Thank you your majesty
I will leave now
Take care teacher
【House of Xia Hou Mao in Chang An】
Keep dancing
Princess, let's play together
presumptuous
【Princess of Qing He】
【Xia Hou Mao, Name Zi Lin】
Your majesty ordered you guard Chang An and you drink and play women all days
How do you face the old king?
How do you face the father's spirit in heaven?
The reason why the old emperor fought so hard is because he wanted his successor to enjoy their lives
I'm the husband of the princess of Wei. What's wrong playing with some girls?
You reach your arms too long
I reached too long? If I talk to the emperor
You are not doing your job
Princess
Country Shu never get to recover from the battle of Yi Lin. They can't afford a war anymore
My brother said that Zhu Geliang is preparing to attack the city of Xin
Battling with Si Ma Yi
You don't have to worry about these
Release me - If you can treat me better
I don't have to look for other girls
Report
The troops of Zhu Geliang is marching towards the east
Good. Let's see if Si Ma Yi can hold this battle
I wish he can defeat Zhu Geliang. Keep monitoring
Roger
【Military Camp Of Shu】
What are the activities in city Chang An
Xia Hou Mao is still drinking everyday and doesn't do anything
He expects us to go to city of Xin
The old generals in Wei all died. Playboy like him is guarding Chang An
It's our good opportunity
I want to lead 10,000 light cavalries
crossing the valley of Zi Wu and I will arrive Chang An in ten days
When Xia Hou Mao has no vigilance
We can conquer Chang An easily. We will return to our capital very soon
Zi Wu valley is a large forest
There are mountains on both sides. From the map we can reach Chang An within ten days
But it's hard for a large troop to leave the valley within a month
If Xia Hou Mao ambushed you from two sides when you are marching
At this situation more than 10,000 people will be trap in the valley
This strategy is too risky
General Wen Chang, you shouldn't only look at the maps to make strategies
We can only win by taking risks
Kill me if I can't reach Chang An within ten days
Battling with big countries we should be more careful
Taking risks all the time is not what a general should do
Wen Chang you should take a walk at that Zi Wu valley later
After you walk through it then you can talk this strategy with prime minister
Prime minister has its own strategy. No need to take the risks
Please tell us what is your plan
I used city Xin to get the attention of Si Ma Yi
If Cao Rui heard our troops leave the valley Xie
He will send out Cao Zhen to confront us for sure
We now need a fake troop to drive the attention of Cao Zhen
and spread the news of us attacking county Mei
In this way Cao Zhen will lead the army to county Mei
Who can help me hold the attacks of Cao Zhen?
I'm willing to do so
We can only send out few troops to county Mei
You are not young any more
You should follow the major troop
We only got five thousand men to attack Chang Sha
Today I only need five thousand men as well
I will hold Cao Zhen for you
You are still that brave general
Alright
Follow my order, Zhao Yun and Deng Zhi
We are here
I will give you five thousand good soldiers
Taking county Mei as our cover
You must make Cao Zhe believe that our major force is at county Mei
Roger
If Cao Zhen is a lame general we will take him as well
Although Cao Zhen is not a smart person
He still got a large troops behind him
Old general, don't underestimate the enemies
I fight battles my whole life. I never underestimate my enemies
Don't worry prime minister
The rest of the troops follow me to city Ping Yang
We will take Nan An, Tian Shui and An Ding three counties
Roger
Be careful！
Watch out!
Follow me quickly
General, the snow storm is too big. The horse easily fell in this weather condition
The key is to travel fast. If we arrive late Meng Da will be well prepared
I will investigate the road - No I will investigate for you general
Order the troops to continue the march
March on!
Hurry up!
Didn't you say Zhu Geliang is at city Xin?
Why would the troops of Shu appear at the valley of Xie all of a sudden?
How many Zhu Geliang are there in this world?
Don't worry your majesty
Shu's army has been weaken since the battle of Yi Ling,
Xia Hou family has been guarding this city for years
He can defeat the enemies for sure
Just because of you being the guards of Yong Liang
I sent Si Ma Yi to city Xin
But right now
The war begins from the west
you said we wait for Xia Hou prince to defeating the enemies?
I'm willing to lead the captain Han De from Xi Liang
Reinforce Xia Hou prince's army and defeat the enemies together
Grand general
I said one sentence to Si Ma Yi before he set off
I will give you this sentence too
Only two persons in this country can help us defeat the enemies
I hope you won't fail me
I will never fail you
What's more, I will be your family my whole life
Please raise
Your majesty intercepted the letter Zhu Geliang sent me
Si Ma Yi also sent me a letter. Let me read it out loud
General used to betray Liu Bei and came to us 【Meng Da, Name Zi Du】
We appointed you as an important general in our country
We wanted you to plan for attacking Shu
We are honest and open on this attempt
People in Shu all hate and laught at you
Zhu Geliang wants to attack us but he is lack of ways
If you want to surrender to Shu, it's not a small deal
Why would Zhu Geliang leak this message easily?
I know this is a trick planned by Zhu Geliang
I came here from far away and carried only five thousand men
To prove that I want to visit you friendly
Uncle, what Si Ma Yi said
seems to have some points
If Zhu Geliang really wanted you to turn to Shu
How can he leak this message easily?
You need to be careful on this
Right. Wouldn't this be a trick of Zhu Geliang, prefecture chief?
You don't know whether I want to surrender to Shu or not
This is not decided by either of them
Who decides this then? - By me
You write a letter for me
Tell Zhu Geliang the information of Si Ma Yi sending letter to me
I don't understand what this is for?
If Zhu Geliang knew Wei has been treating me well
He will offer higher price to persuade me
When that comes, I have 30,000 troops in city
If Zhu Geliang can offer a higher price I will defeat Si Ma Yi and bring him to Shu
If Si Ma Yi offers the higher price I will capture the messenger of Shu
You win both ways
We are lucky to follow you. We can wait for them to bid on you
Don't sell this fortress cheap to them
Don't sell this city cheap
I'm waiting for the higher bidder to offer me a better price
But Si Ma Yi will bring soldiers after all
We should prepare for the war in advance
His letter comes from Luo Yang
How far is it from here?
Two thousand miles. - Right
With his large troops and the bad weather condition this year
It will take him at least two months to get here
Prefecture chief has fought for years and Si Ma Yi is just a scholar
How can he compete with you on battles? - Right
If the old king is still here I don't have to choose like this
This country is lack of talents and Si Ma Yi is too weak
Chen Qun is just a old stubborn scholar and Cao Zhen is just a warrior
How can they be at the position of regents?
The best time of this country is gone
What did Meng Da say in the letter?
Meng Da is ambitious but lack of talents
He wants to gain a better deal for himself now
He is really still in a pink dream
I wish he can help me stall Si Ma Yi for a few more days
You should write him a letter to remind him of Si Ma Yi
I'm afraid he can no longer receive my letter
Guards
Send this letter to city Xin directly
Send it to Si Ma Yi on behalf of my name
This letter is sealed
I'm afraid Si Ma Yi will be so furious about this
If Si Ma Yi is not that smart and discrete
I will not ignore city Xin and let him have it
With the failure of Cao Zhen, Si Ma Yi will have the military power of Wei
This is not something our country would like to see
You know Si Ma Yi's ambitions but he doesn't know your ambitions
While he is still in the dream we can take the three counties and conquer Chang An!
Is the leading general Zhao Yun?
This old guy must be 70 years old or what
No one else could be sent out except him
Let me behead their pioneers first then capture Zhu Geliang alive!
I will hold the troop for you prince
Old guy
You are too old to fight
Zhu Geliang really doesn't know how to respect elders
I don't want to beat a elder. You might consider surrendering to me now
The military rules said we shouldn't capture and kill elders. I might consider letting you live
You little bastard, come and accept your death now
Cover for the prince
Kill!