Episode 13
Open the gate!
Kill!
We're trapped.
Aid them! -Hurry! Fight the enemy!
All of you, fight with me!
I'm impressed by your wisdom and courage.
Would you assist me in restoring the Great Han?
I've let down my kingdom...
...and the Grand Marshal.
I'm only left with one option.
I'd live...
...and die as a Wei citizen.
I seek virtue.
Bury him with the highest honour...
...and remunerate his family.
Yes.
Chancellor, Wang Shuang will come after Chencang has fallen.
Set the formation of defence.
We'll win the second battle.
Shut up! I don't want to listen to your explanation!
Please pardon me. After killing Fei Yao, Zhuge Liang...
...and Jiang Wei feigned as Fei Yads remnants at Chencang.
The Administrator opened the gate before Wang Shuang could arrive.
Are you hurt?
Wang Shuang, I take you as my brother.
Why have you lost Chencang?
Tell me why!
Go to rest! -Yes.
Chief Commander.
Chief Commander, hurry and plot the defence.
Jiang Wei the thief.
Zhuge Liang the villager.
Go and destroy Jiang Wei's ancestofis tomb! Go!
Yes!
Chief Commander.
We'll discuss with the Deputy Commander.
He knows Zhuge Liang very well.
Father, Cao Zhen has suffered from battle...
...when he's in command again, hasn't he?
We either win or lose in a battle. Don't spout nonsense.
Hao Zhao is dead. Can Wang Shuang bear it alone?
Cao Zhen can't laugh any longer.
Father, don't be too upset.
You're seriously injured and there's no complete medicine here.
Moreover, the Chief Commander doesn't need you.
Why don't you request to go back to Chang'an?
Deputy Commander.
Adjutant Sun.
Deputy Commander. -You're here. Sit.
I'm much relieved to see you conscious.
I was unconscious for days. How's the war situation?
Zhuge Liang is crafty.
We barely won the battle.
Chief Commander is in charge and we outnumber our enemy.
The victory...
...is unrelated to the overall situation.
Sun Li, what do you have to say?
I dare not keep it from you. Zhuge Liang has seized Chencang.
Where's Hao Zhao?
Both Hao Zhao and Fei Yao are defeated and dead.
Zhuge Liang is certainly a good strategist.
Do you have any strategy to drive off the enemy?
Sun Li, I'm a convict...
...and I never joined the meeting. I can't spout nonsense.
I'm yet to receive my punishment.
What are you trying to do?
I know you're wronged.
Please prioritise the kingdom and save our army.
The Great Wei will be threatened once we lose Chang'an.
Help him up.
Please rise, Adjutant Sun. -Adjutant.
Sun Li, it isn't that I'm intoleranL...
...but the Chief Commander might not listen to my idea.
You're loyal to the kingdom. I'll clarify...
...the misunderstanding to His Majesty.
You mustn't tell the Commander that this idea is from me...
"especially to His Majesty.
I don't ask for merit, but at least I'm not wrong.
You should understand my condition.
Yes.
This is Zhuge Liang's weakness.
Chief Commander, even when they've seized Chencang...
...their forage is delivered from far.
They need to consume tons of forage for a troop of 100,000.
Poor kingdom like them can't afford huge consumption.
Forage is the weakness of Zhuge Liang.
So long as we stay and defend Yong City and Mei City...
was well as all passes alongside...
...they'll retreat within a month due to forage shoflage.
Guo Huai, why are you laughing?
Adjutant, you must have consulted the Deputy Commander, Sima Yi.
I... -Why do you think so?
He's very familiar with Zhuge Liang's tricks.
If Adjutant Sun knew it better, he should've proposed this earlier.
Deputy Commander is considering the overall situation.
But I think, he's trying to hold back my troop.
His Majesty will blame me...
...if we do nothing at all for a month.
That's what Sima Yi is wishing for.
But what he said makes sense.
Zhuge Liang lacks forage.
Chancellor!
Chancellor. -Has the forage arrived?
Not yet.
General Wang Shuang is patrolling, so the forage delivery is delayed.
It's during rainy season, which is hard for us to walk in the mud.
Forage might not be delivered on time.
Wei army stays in the city, but they obstruct our delivery.
They're deeply aware of my weakness.
It must be Sima Yi's idea.
Didn't you say that he won't propose anything...
...to Cao Zhen to protect himself?
Sima Yi isn't thoroughly selfish.
We have enemy and rain.
Our forage is insufficient for half a month.
Are we going to sit and wait for death?
Report!
Wei's Longxi troop has sent forage to the west of Qishan.
It's led by Sun Li. -How many of them are there?
Around 3,000. -Where have they arrived?
They've garrisoned at the west of Qishan.
Leave now. -Yes.
Chancellor, this is a good chance. I'll rob their forage.
Easy, Wei Yan.
Is this Cao Zhen's trick?
Father.
Hurry and eat.
Wait.
Father, I've acquired it.
Cao Zhen has sent Sun Li to feign forage delivery...
...but they're actually delivering dried firewood and thatch.
They spread the false news of forage delivery to lure Shu army.
Guo Huai will plot an ambush to attack them with fire.
It's unnecessary and petty. Zhuge Liang won't be tricked.
Do you think Cao Zhen will fail?
Father advised him to stay in the city.
That can fully consume Zhuge Liang's forage.
He's not intelligent, but he still intends to trick Zhuge Liang.
He'll lose for sure.
Shi, after this meal...
...acquire the deployment of the Chief Commander.
If there's any major movement, inform me right away.
Yes, father.
General, they're here.
It's empty-
It's empty. -It's empty.
No, we've fallen into a trap.
Kill!
They're trapped. Zhuge Liang will send aid once he sees the fire.
Messenger! -Yes!
Call upon Zhang Hu and Yue Chen to seize Zhuge Liang's camp.
Yes.
You're trapped by my Chief Commander. Surrender now.
We'll see who the victim is.
You'll have your forage! Retreat!
Release!
Watch out! -Leave now, Adjutant Sun!
Don't bother about me. Inform Chief Commander.
It's a trap. Stay in the camp. -Yes!
Go!
Father.
The carriage is ready. I picked the soldiers myself.
Based on your instruction, they're the closest to us.
Father, are you sure Zhuge Liang will come seize our camp tonight?
Don't you understand? Cao Zhen's main troop is going...
...to seize Zhuge Liang's camp. He'll surely come here.
Father, let's go. -Wait a little longer.
Why? -Don't you understand?
Chief Commander will accuse us for running away if we leave now.
Master, I've done packing. When should I load the carriage?
Haven't I told you to bring nothing?
You just need to take care of the tofloise.
Nothing, but the tortoise?
If we bring anything, it means we're prepared for it.
What about the chicken soup I make for you and herbs?
Can we drink the soup once we're dead?
Why don't you understand?
Fine, I understand.
Give me the tortoise.
Hou Ji. -Yes.
Bring a bag of pot ashes.
Stop!
What's going on? -Check the camp.
It's empty!
It's empty-
It's empty! -It's empty!
It's empty? -This is bad!
Retreat!
Chief Commander, there's fire in our camp.
Go to the rescue, hurry!
Split.
Father.
It's terrible. It's all been burnt down.
Fortunately, we left on time.
Master, drink some chicken soup. The weather is cold.
What's this? -Chicken soup.
Didn't I tell you not to bring it? -It's a waste.
I've pounded the chicken. It doesn't bother.
Let them drink it first.
What about pot ashes? -In the carriage.
Get it. -Yes.
Apply it on your face. -Why, father?
You came out from the fire with a clean face?
Don't you understand yet?
Cao Zhen has lost his camp and fled 20 miles away.
They were ambushed last night.
They failed to seize our camp and they've lost their own camp.
You turned their trick against them. It's marvellous.
Recall the troop.
We've defeated Wei army thoroughly and reduced their morale.
Chancellor, why are you recalling the troop?
It's rainy autumn. We have forage delivery problem.
It only gives advantage in quick battle.
Once Cao Zhen fails, he can only do as proposed by Sima Yi...
...which is to stay inside the city.
We can't afford the long wait over time.
We should retreat...
was soon they're defeated.
Chancellor, but...
General Wei, how about a great merit...
...that will make you well known to the world?
Chief Commander, have some water.
Chief Commander.
Father.
Come.
What were you doing last night?
Chief Commander, my father's wound has relapsed.
Shu army suddenly came last night. Three of us barely escaped.
Chief Commander!
Chief Commander, we've lost thoroughly.
Chief Commander.
Chief Commander, take care.
Master.
Commander, how's your wound? -Sun Li.
Hou Ji, prepare the seat. -Yes.
My wound has relapsed after yesterday's incident.
Come, Sun Li. Come closer.
If you're around, we wouldn't have been defeated.
You mustn't say this to the Chief Commander.
As we've come to this, do you have any good idea?
There's nothing good...
was we've come to this stage.
Are we going to just sit and wait for our enemy to come?
They'll launch another battle if they fail.
Now that Zhuge Liang has won completely...
...he'll retreat due to our reinforcement...
...and their forage shortage.
I'll send someone to pry about it.
Sun Li, if they retreat, remind the Chief Commander...
...to stay put. It's a must.
Rest well, Deputy Commander. I'll be leaving.
Sun Li.
This time, you mustn't tell him that this is my idea.
I'll remember it.
Father, Cao Zhen is ungrateful. You shouldn't remind him always.
He doesn't appreciate it. -I feel for him.
It gives him a chance of survival. He'll make the final decision.
Medicine.
Are you sure? They've decamped?
Yes, I've confirmed it.
They've vacated the area overnight.
Leave here. -Since then...
...we can report to His Majesty. -Yes.
Chief Commander has driven off them. It's a huge credit!
It's a huge credit! -Nonsense!
Nonsense!
We've lost two generals, pass and camp!
Is this a credit?
Even when you're denying it, I'm ashamed.
You don't need to make a report, but I do!
Please cease to be angry, Chief Commander.
Guo Huai. -Yes.
Give my order. Gather 10,000 elite soldiers immediately.
I want to pursue them myself while they're retreating! Go!
Yes!
Please don't, Chief Commander! -Why not?
It might be Zhuge Liang's trap. -So?
I've Wang Shuang and my mighty courage!
I'll kill whoever comes to me! Stand back!
No! Deputy Commander said...
What did Sima Yi say?
He said we mustn't pursue them when they're retreating.
Do you agree with him?
He has good intention. You should be careful.
You go to him every day! Does he know when's the good opportunity?
He's an eloquent speaker...
...but that doesn't mean he can lead an army.
I don't want to be instructed by him.
Remember this.
Never mention his name in my face ever again!
It's Wei Yan! Kill him to break Zhuge Liang's arm!
Yes!
Release!
Cao Zhen, I'm Wei Yan! Surrender your life!
Leave now, Chief Commander!
Kill! -Protect Chief Commander!
Wang Shuang! Come back!
Leave here, Chief Commander! -Come back!
Pull it now!
Zhuge Liang's crossbow arrow. -Great!
Chief Commander, Wang Shuang's corpse is sent out of their camp.
Leave here!
Chief Commander.
Chief Commander, take care.
Chief Commander.
Wang Shuang.
Wang Shuang!
Chancellor of Han, Marquis of Wuxiang, Zhuge Liang...
...writes to the Grand Marshal, Cao Zhen.
Uneducated junior who goes against the heaven's will.
He fled at the valley and rained in Chencang.
His soldiers worn out and furious.
They discarded their armours and weapons.
The general was frightened, and the commander fled.
He's guilty to his ancestors and wouldn't enter the ancestral hall.
Historians will record it. The people will spread verbally.
Sima Yi is startled by formation. Cao Zhen is frightened by wind.
I've strong soldiers, sturdy horses, and brave generals.
We're going to wipe out the plain and territory of Wei.
Chief Commander! -Chief Commander!
Someone, come here! - Bring Chief Commander in!