Episode 34
I'm so bored.
I'd rather get kicked by Ms. Qian Hong.
Do you think we'll have a chance...
...when they change shifts?
It won't work. Just wait for me to get back...
...and pay your ransom.
The two families haven't sent the money...
...to the place we specified.
Don't worry. The money must be on the way.
If we don't receive it before sunset tomorrow...
...I'll have to resort to murder.
Mr. Han.
I heard that after you kidnapped the...
...young master of He Family of Weinan...
...you finished spending your share of 1,000 taels...
...very quickly.
You'll only get a few thousand taels...
...from kidnapping us.
That's probably enough for only half a year.
What do you plan to do half a year later?
Half a year later?
You don't have to worry. I'll kidnap someone else.
People call this a business with no capital.
But, I think this business of yours...
...has quite a high cost.
Elaborate.
Take my business for example.
I only need a few employees and a shop to run my business.
Your business requires at least 100 men and 100 horses.
I only need to pay my employees their salaries.
Your workers have to be fed good food and drinks.
If you make money, they demand for a share.
I can continue to serve the same customers.
But, after committing a crime somewhere...
...you can't go back to the same place anymore.
Most importantly, if we make a loss...
...we'll just lose money. We can always start all over.
As for your business, even the slightest negligence...
...might cost your life.
You'll never get to start anew.
You know a lot about our job.
To me, even though your job seems easy...
...it's no different from exchanging your life for money.
Are you going to persuade me to turn over a new leaf?
To me, everything is business.
I'm just advising you to change your business.
Change my business?
Apart from your life...
...this business causes you to lose another thing.
What is it? Conscience.
Conscience?
Conscience is useless. - You used to be a soldier.
You fought many battles for the court
I heard you were very famous.
You were even called "Hero Han".
Your team was disbanded after the war.
So, you and your brothers joined the Sanshou Gang...
...in order to survive.
Who told you that?
That isn't important. But, I feel bad for you.
You were a hero. You're trained in martial arts.
Even if you can't be a soldier anymore...
...you can do other things. -Enough!
Harassing the civilians is disloyalty to the country.
Robbery is dishonour.
You're not even aware of your high cost of operation.
You're disloyal, dishonourable and unwise!
Shut up!
You know nothing. Let me tell you what loyalty is.
Loyalty means sacrificing our lives...
...for the generals and commanders!
What is honour? Honour means using our blood...
...to build the success of the ministers and prominent figures!
After they obtained their wealth and power...
...they disbanded us and left us completely neglected!
My brothers survived so many fierce battles.
Yet, they died of cold, hunger and illness...
...on their way home!
Don't talk about conscience with me.
The best way to have conscience...
...is to ensure that my brothers are well fed!
Don't talk about loyalty and honour with me.
My survival is the best way...
...to be loyal and honourable to myself!
He made him so mad.
That shows that what I said...
...is something that really bothers him.
Come down! -Place your bet quickly!
I bet big! -Place your bet!
Boss, play with us! -Come on, boss!
Play with us! -Let's play together!
Come. Free a seat for the boss. Place your bet.
Gamble! All you guys do is gamble!
You'll only lose your money and lives!
Do you think you can get rich from gambling?
Useless things, you all made Brother Han angry again!
Get lost!
Brother Han!
What's wrong? Did someone piss you off?
Tell me. I'll kill this person.
No one made me angry.
I just realised that...
...we can't continue to live like this.
If we keep gambling and drinking carefreely...
...we'll get into deep trouble one day.
Brother Han, life is brief. We should enjoy while we can.
Why do you worry so much?
Shou Wa.
Have you ever thought of our future?
Our future? Won't it be the same as now?
Do you plan to be a bandit forever?
Brother Han, as long as I'm your brother...
...I'll follow you forever.
Dismiss.
Dismiss! -Dismiss?
Let's go. -Let's go.
Brother Niu. -Did someone divulge our secret?
No. I didn't even say a word.
Why did Han San Chun say that to me then?
Brother Niu.
A letter?
What does it say?
Release Shen Xing Yi. -What?
Yes. -What if Han San Chun finds out?
Change the guards in the prison to our men.
Don't let him find out. -Yes.
Once the soldiers arrive...
...we'll kill all of Han San Chun's men...
...and that widow.
Alright. I'll get it done.
Mr. Zhao, this way.
Catch up.
It's your turn. -Guess.
Let me guess.
6 for sure. -6?
Let's see. Open it.
Open it.
What are you doing?
It won't work.
I don't want to die.
Tell either Han San Chun or Niu Shou Wa to come here.
I've something to say to them.
Are you deaf? -Go.
What are you doing? - I'll pay your ransom.
Are you crazy? -This way, they won't kill you.
Shen Xing Yi, you don't have to do this.
It's my choice.
If it wasn't to save me, you wouldn't get caught.
I'm already grateful enough.
Don't say something like that to me.
Because I...
Nothing.
What?
If it wasn't for me, you all could have escaped.
What do you mean?
Well...
...the horse.
The horse?
I added laxative into your horse's fodder.
You did that? Take this!
I said to pay your ransom. - Since they'll kill me...
...I'll kill you first! -Madam Ying!
You came at the right time! Listen!
I'll pay for this woman's ransom.
Just tell my father. - Shut up and come here!
What do you want? -What do we want?
You're lucky.
Young Masher Xing Yi! -Go back'.!
Young Masher Xing Yi!
Young Master Xing Yi! - Young Master Xing Yi!
Young Master...
Are they going to kill Young Master Xing Yi?
They sounded like they are going to free him.
Why didn't they release us as well?
Did my father deliver the money?
You said to give us 3 days! Even if you want to kill me...
...you need to wait until tomorrow!
Dump him here! -Are you killing or releasing me?
Get lost!
The horse!
You can walk to Urumqi.
Stop right there! Tell those few to come out!
I've something to say!
Don't think you can release me after receiving 10,000 taels!
You mean...
...you won't leave unless we release that widow too?
Yes. -You want to...
...stay with that widow?
Yes.
What if we kill her? -I'll die with her.
You turned out to be a Romeo.
What are you saying?
You really love that widow.
You'd rather die with her. Fine.
You asked for trouble yourself.
I'll do you the favour.
Drag him over. We'll kill him as well by then.
Move.
Some people just won't go away.
Young Master Xing Yi. -Are you injured?
Why are you back?
Why are you looking at me with the eyes of a pervert?
I'm so stupid. -What?
I'm so stupid that I need a bandit to remind me.
What are you up to this time?
What's so funny?
What's so funny? -I'm just laughing at myself.
Didn't they release you? -Yes. But, I came back on my own.
They released you and you came back? Are you stupid?
You're crazy. You're really crazy.
Move.
Mr. Zhao.
This way.
Are you sure this is a sign left behind by Mrs. Wu?
Bandits are nothing new to former street performers like us.
We agreed to leave behind clues like this.
Hop onto your horses. This way!
Hurry!
Let's g0!
Again.
What are you looking at? Hurry! -Soldiers are coming.
We need to report this quickly! Let's go!
What? The soldiers are heading over now?
That's fast.
Sanshou Gang's base is difficult to locate indeed.
If it isn't for the clues Mrs. Wu left behind...
...we would easily lose our way.
Mr. Zhao, what should we do next?
Although we are outnumbered, they don't know our situation.
So, we need to settle it quickly.
Come! -Yes!
Convey my order. One team will launch a feint at the front door.
The other team will attack from this side with me.
Prepare to attack! -Yes!
Convey my order. Those at the pass...
...must fend off the soldiers!
Those in the stronghold shall get armed and prepare for battle!
Yes!
Come with me!
Come with me! Hurry! That way!
Charge with me!
You all go to the front! Hurry! Go up!
Fire!
Speak. Which family reported to the authority?
The soldiers have come. Listen.
If I die today, none of you will live!
Mr. Han, if you release us...
...I'll give you 20% of the shares of...
...my family business.
Isn't it better to do business with me...
...than live as bandit?
It's pointless to say that at a time like this!
The chance is before you. I started from scratch...
...and made over 8,000 taels in just 3 months.
I can be her witness. -I'm making a trip to Urumqi.
If everything goes well...
...I can make over 40,000 taels this year.
Next year, my target is 200,000 taels.
The money comes fast and the cost is low.
You don't have to lose your conscience or life.
Boss! This big sister is very honourable and kind!
If you work for her, she won't be unfair to you!
Mr. Han, you're running out of time.
Isn't it better to surrender before you get captured?
Boss, the soldiers have made it through the pass!
Wang Er Hu, after this battle, you're the first one I'll kill!
Big sister.
Brother Han gave it to me.
Keep it properly.
Charge!
Come! Charge!
Shoot!
Charge!
Brother Han, there are so many soldiers outside.
I'm afraid we'll lose.
Shou Wa, I'll lead a team to guard Qingya Pass.
Let Tu Feng Zi guard the official road.
You'll lead the rest to guard the back door.
If we lose our ground, you'll take our brothers away.
Brother Han, there are so many of them out there.
You might not be able to make it.
I must still fight.
If we manage to escape, we'll meet at the usual place.
If I die...
...take care of Qian Hong for me. -Don't say that.
We still have long days ahead.
Tu Feng Zi, lead your men to aid boss!
Tu Dan! Da Gou Zi! Get your men and come with me!
Yes! Come with me!
Da Ya! Luo Tuo! Zhang Lao San! Tell our brothers to get ready!
Yes!
Tu Gou Zi, lead a few men to close the gate of the stronghold.
Yes! Come with me!
Brother Niu, my men aren't out yet.
Your men can stay in the stronghold.
But, boss wants me to guard the official road.
That's unnecessary.
But, boss will be alone.
Brother Niu, are the soldiers our ally?
How do you think they found us so easily?
Take those hostages to Weihu Hall.
I'll give Han San Chun a surprise. -Bring them out!
Drag them out!
Get out! -Get out! Move!
Quick!
Charge!
Attack!
Move!
Da Gou Zi, something doesn't seem right.
Yes. Why isn't Tu Feng Zi here to aid us yet?
I only hear the sounds of the cannons.
But, I don't see any shell.
Maybe they missed. -Look at that side.
There are so many of them.
If they attack, we can't fend them off.
But, why aren't they attacking? - Maybe they are afraid of us.
Da Gou Zi, tell Shou Wa that I want to take my chance.
At a time like this?
I'll lead a team to charge out from here.
Shou Wa can attack from the inside. We'll sandwich them...
...and swallow up this wave of soldiers.
I get it now. -Go at once.
Yes!
Brothers! Attack with me if you want to live!
Attack!
Brother Niu.
Brothers! The showdown will begin soon!
The moment their blood dyes our flag red...
...it will be our victory!
Victory!
Raise your weapons!
Do you have any last words?
I do! -Say it now!
Zhou Ying.
I love you!
Shen Xing Yi, wake up.
I've never been more conscious.
I found out who I really love before I die!
I even get to die with the person I love!
I think I'm very lucky!
Alright, Mr. Shen. I'll do your the favour.
Get ready!
Zhou Ying! I love you!
Kill them!
Young Master Xing Yi.
What's going on? -Run!
Brothers! Niu Shou Wa betrayed boss!
Since we'll die anyway, let's go all out and fight!
Fight! -Fight!
Charge, brothers!
You all can take Han San Chun's money!
But, Qian Hong is mine!
Let go of me! -Don't go.
Stop right there. Let me give you a peck.
If you dare to touch me, Han San Chun will kill you!
Han San Chun is doomed! -Go away!
Sister Qian Hong! -Know your place!
Sister Qian Hong, don't be scared. I'm here.
Er Hu, they said Han San Chun is doomed.
What's going on? -The soldiers have come.
But, Niu Shou Wa is killing boss' men.
Where's Han San Chun? -I didn't see him.
Where are you going? -I'm going to find Han San Chun.
It's dangerous. -Come with us.
I won't go anywhere without Han San Chun!
Big sister, you can get to the back door from here.
Leave quickly. -What about you?
I'm indebted to boss. I can't leave him behind.
I'll go to him with Sister Qian Hong.
Let's go together.
This way.
Hurry. This way.
Big sister, go up to the turret.
Go. I'll bring up the rear.
Shen Xing Yi! -Big sister, run!
The hostages escaped! They went up the turret!
Run!
Young Masher Xing Yi!
Run!
Boss is over there!
Han San Chun isn't dead!
I think Han San Chun isn't aware of...
...what's going on in the stronghold yet.
Go up quickly! -Xing Yi!
Move backwards. -Young Master Xing Yi.
Mr. Official, I guess you don't have enough men today!
Run before I come over!
Hold it up! Don't let them pass!
Qian Hong, don't you want to marry a rich merchant...
...and lead a peaceful life? This is your chance.
What chance?
If you can convince Han San Chun to surrender...
...I guarantee a lenient punishment.
Then, I'll let you all have 20% of my family business.
Han San Chun will officially become a businessman...
...and you will officially become Mrs. Han.
Sister Qian Hong.
Sister Qian Hong, you and boss took care of me...
...like my parents. I treat the two of you...
was my family members.
Please listen to me. Sister Zhou Ying is right.
Please agree. -Don't hesitate.
Since both parties are still fighting...
...there's still a chance to surrender.
It'll be too late by the time the soldiers gain an upper hand.
If you lie to me, I'll tear you into pieces.
If I lie, I'll be struck by lighting.
Boss! It's me, Er Hu!
Niu Shou Wa betrayed you! He's killing your brothers!
Please stop and surrender!
Han San Chun! Stop! -Qian Hong!
Kill all those people on the turret!
Er Hu, stay with Qian Hong. I'll go down and help.
I'll join you. -I'll stay behind.
Han San Chun! Surrender!
I'll follow you forever! I won't leave!
I'll follow you forever! Also, I want to give you a son!
Han San Chun, it's not too late to repent.
If you surrender now, I guarantee your safety.
Zhou Ying, it looks like we're going to die here today.
Never mind! So many will die with us! We won't be lonely!
Well said! We're still travelling together!
Fine!
But, don't spike my horse again! -You spiked my food first.
You didn't eat it. -You set my horses free too.
Watch out!
Xing Yi, is your hand alright? -I'm fine.
You finally showed me some concern.
I can die with no regret now!
Boss, Niu Shou Wa killed almost all our men!
What? -It's full of corpses...
...inside the stronghold!
Han San Chun, even if you kill me now...
...Niu Shou Wa won't spare you.
If you surrender now, firstly, you will live...
...and secondly, you can avenge your brothers.
Surrender, Han San Chun!
Han San Chun! Stop fighting!
Stop!
Han San Chun surrendered! Brothers, attack!
Attack!
Charge! Break it! Break the door!
I'm Zhao Bai Shi, the governor of Jingyang!
I order you all to disarm and surrender immediately!
This isn't right. Shouldn't it be Mr. Ying Xian?
Brother Han has turned over a new leaf and surrendered!
Something isn't right.
Why are Han San Chun's men helping the soldiers now?
Run!
What should we do, Brother Niu?
Niu Shou Wa!
When you and your brothers had nowhere to go back then...
...I was the one who accepted you all!
I even made you my sworn brother!
Yet, you requited kindness with enmity!
Brother Han, didn't you say that...
...we can't be bandits forever? I just want to find a way out!
I won't stop you if you want to leave!
Why did you kill my brothers?
If I don't kill you all, how do I get rewarded...
...for meritorious service?
I get it now.