All 200,000 warriors.
They should have died...
in the battlefield with me.
It was my self-pity...
that caused this tragedy.
Buried alive.
All 200,000 warriors...
were buried alive.
Because of me...
200,000 men are doomed to walk the Earth as ghosts.
It's my fault.
Zhang Han, soldiers exist to fight battles.
They know they aren't coming back when they're onto that battlefield.
Our soldiers may have left the world before us.
But what should we do now?
Don't give up.
You should return to the battlefield,
fight and die with honor.
That is your only path.
Why are you drinking in my tent?
You should be on duty.
I quit.
Find another guy to replace me.
Han Xin, don't you remember that...
you requested this position?
Yes. But I don't want it anymore.
It's not that simple.
Simple?
You killed 200,000 warriors overnight.
It's pretty simple for you.
Due to an unreasonable order...
Xiang Yu killed 200,000 barehanded captives.
Can he become the ruler of the world?
What am I doing here?
General...
your eyes are completely bloodshot.
These days...
all I see in my eyes...
is blood.
The souls of those 200,000 warriors...
truly seem to haunt me.
They'll haunt me forever.
I know...
from now on, I must find a way...
to repent for what I've done.
I know these days you're haunted by nightmares.
You're almost in a trance.
You don't explain, but you're tortured by those 200,000 captives.
My brother told me...
if you hadn't killed them...
they would've killed us.
This is a messy world. Nothing happens the way we plan.
Even the kindest soul will fall victim to a war.
I have already...
paid respects to the dead in your name.
I'm sorry that I blamed you.
What you did it was for the good of all Chu warriors.
You want them to live in dignity.
This is our fate.
Please stop torturing yourself.
Charge!
Careful now.
Here.
Your emperor sat here?
Guards!
“Bring me Huhai!” Like this?
You should call yourself emperor.
Emperor?
-He's must be a lonely emperor. -Oh, yes.
I'm different. I have a lot of friends.
-Here. -Please.
Sir, please.
Liu Ji, we're in trouble.
What happened?
There's a fight at Xiaoguan Pass.
-Get out. Get out. -Yes.
What's wrong?
Who's involved?
It's Xiang Yu's camp.
Liu Ji, can you tell me
who ordered to defend Xiaoguan Pass?
No order. No. We don't know.
Whose order was it?
Yes, whose order was it?
Is it you, Fan Kuai?
No, I didn't.
-Lu Wan? -Me neither.
-Zhou Bo? -I didn't.
-Cao Can? -I wouldn't give such an order.
This is strange. Whose order was it?
Are you completely oblivious?
I'm Xiang Yu's sworn brother.
Xiang Yu wants to cross the pass, he has the right to do so.
Why do you stop him?
We just conquered Qin. Why are you fighting among yourselves?
It's just awful.
Look into it! Find out who was it.
Find out! Find out who did this.
Yes, sir.
Zhang Liang, come here. Please.
Who gave the order?
Just so you're aware...
I gave that order.
Liu Ji, you shouldn't have done that!
Why not? Why shouldn't I?
It's my mistake.
I only wanted to arrange our soldiers at every pass to Xianyang.
I didn't tell them to fight Xiang Yu! I’m telling the truth.
It's nothing.
I think, we have arrived first anyhow.
King Huai said, the first one here will be king.
What's more, we have plenty of wine and girls in Xianyang.
We'll live a good life here
just like in Pei County. Sounds good to me!
Liu Ji! Do you know what trouble your act will bring to us?
Do you think guarding Xiaoguan Pass means Xianyang belongs to you,
and you can actually be the king?
I am already the king!
King Huai told us the first who gets here is king.
-So, I'm the king! -Don't be daft!
Will Xiang Yu allow that?
He's looking for you! He's finding ways to kill you!
How dare he?
Will he disobey King Huai?
My title is awarded by King Huai.
Zhang Liang, don't be angry. Calm down.
We're in Xianyang and we have plenty of wealth.
We have enough soldiers.
We don't have worry about food.
Once we block the entrance, we can stay in Xianyang for a while.
What?
What can Xiang Yu do?
Moreover, can King Huai do anything to us?
It's great for us!
Don't you agree?
Calm down. Don't be angry.
Fine! Enjoy your beauties.
Enjoy your jewels.
Enjoy your Xianyang.
Soon enough, Xiang Yu will come for you.
Zhang Liang, don't make a big deal out of it.
Zhang Liang, you should find yourself some women...
and release that stress in you.
You should relax.
My wine. You should pay!
Damn it! I don't pay for what I drink.
My wine! You should pay! My wine! You should pay!
-Hey, have some fun with us. -Let go of me! Let go!
How dare you fight me? You wench! I'll kill you.
-How dare you! -General.
How dare you disobey military rules!
-Get lost! -Yes, sir.
Hurry. Run. You bandits. Stop right there.
-General Xia. -Mr. Zhang.
I made an inspection tour since last night yet you are the only one I see.
Where are the others?
Look at this! Will nobody lead these soldiers in the city?
Mr. Xiao is dealing with it.
Bring me to him now.
All right. Please.
Stop running. Give me your money. Stop.
You're right, Mr. Zhang. I know almost every detail.
Last night, I told Cao Can to inform our warriors about our military rules.
But nothing has changed at all today.
Liu Ji allowed these 20,000 warriors to leave the military camp.
And now they're wreaking havoc.
Warriors should value commoners.
Our warriors not only hurt commoners here...
they broke your heart as well.
Mr. Xiao.
You were once an official of Qin.
Compared to Emperor Qin's ruling, how was it when Huhai's in power?
Xianyang has never suffered such mayhem.
I followed Liu Ji neither for wealth nor rank.
I wanted to overthrow Qin and assure peace for commoners.
But seeing how things are now, I find no reason to stay anymore.
Mr. Xiao...
I must bid you farewell.
Wait, Mr. Zhang.
Mr. Zhang, don't go yet.
Well...
give me a few days and if the situation remains the same by then...
you may leave then, all right?
Mr. Xiao...
even if we can't afford to consider the commoners here,
we could at least think about the future of our 20,000 men.
I'm sure you can recall, not far from us,
a man is watching us.
If he learns what's happened in Xianyang...
in a few days, he'll make sure this becomes our final resting place.
Do you mean...
Xiang Yu?
Mr. Xiao, he's a great menace.
Thank you for the warnings.
At such a critical time, how can you sit here so peacefully?
It's only some silly rumor.
Mr. Fan, don't be nervous.
Open your eyes and you'll see clearly
that Liu Ji has become the king in Xianyang.
He wants his men to address him as the emperor.
You must be kidding, Mr. Fan.
It's a rumor. I'll never believe it.
Kidding?
I'm 70 years old. Do I have time for jokes?
Our spies reported that Liu Ji is staying in the palace,
living like an emperor.
He absolutely doesn't give a damn about your oath.
-Is that true? -Yes.
Mr. Fan, I know.
Liu Ji is always calculating for what he can obtain.
Please sit down, sit.
If you're saying he has appointed himself king...
I believe he wouldn't dare to.
What's more, I'm his sworn brother.
He'll not betray me.
You take him as a brother but he uses it to cover up his intentions.
What makes you believe his nonsense?
Actually, since he set off from Pengcheng,
he's never done anything to undermine me.
But he did.
What did you say, Mr. Fan?
It's nothing.
No, you should tell me.
Is there anything I don't know?
When Liu Ji killed the Marquis of Gangwu...
and annexed his warriors,
he has already become your opponent.
Marquis of Gangwu?
He was sent by king of Wei. I didn't send him.
I told king of Wei to send him.
Why didn't you tell me?
I was worried that you're blind to him. That's why--
Mr. Fan!
You should have told me earlier.
It's my fault.
It's not too late to send our warriors now.
Enough!
Mr. Fan, please leave.
I need some time alone.
You never listen to me.
How dare you! How dare you!
The 5,000 warriors you need are ready.
They are all I can spare.
It's enough.
Zhongli Mei, we didn't tell Xiang Yu about our plan.
If he finds out and blame on you,
tell him that it was my idea.
I know what you are doing is for his good.
But he is a hot-tempered man. You know him.
If anything goes wrong,
I shall take full responsibility.
Thank you very much, Zhongli Mei.
when you arrive at Xiaoguan Pass,
do not focus on the battle only.
What else can I do?
Once you're there, spread a rumor.
Spread news that General Xiang Yu
is marching toward Hangu Pass
and soon, he shall be reaching Xianyang.
Wouldn't that warn Liu Ji in advance?
Liu Ji's forces are very weak.
Xiang Yu can easily destroy his camp and kill all of his men.
Your mission is not to fight him
but to force him to give himself away
and show Xiang Yu his true colors.
His wish to be an emperor is a nightmare.
-He'll soon be killed. -I understand.
Please spare me.
Cao Wushang, you robbed his wife
and intended to kill him. Under what authority is that?
Liu Ji gave orders that we won the war
so we could get anything we like.
You can also get what you want. You can go rob yourself.
Out of my way!
I will not!
I'm a general, and you are only a deputy.
How dare you disobey my order?
Zhou Bo, look carefully.
All these are your warriors.
But they only listen to me now.
Guys, throw him out of the yard,
and I'll award each of you ten ingots.
All right. Throw him out. Throw him out.
Fan Kuai, what's this?
-Cao Wushang, are you trying to rebel? -What?
Fan Kuai, stop.
Stop?
Zhou Bo, I'm here to help you.
Don't bullshit me! I'll kill you!
Fan Kuai, Cao Wushang broke into commoners' home.
He hid jewels and bribed generals.
It's Cao Can's duty to punish him.
We should follow military protocol.
Cao Can has refused to take part.
I'll give him a little beating first.
Fan Kuai! Fan Kuai!
Should we go to Mr. Xiao? Rules must be obeyed.
Mr. Xiao?
All right. We'll see how Mr. Xiao punishes him.
Get up.
-Fan Kuai. -Move. Move.
-Fan Kuai, you bastard. -Move it.
Stand there.
What is going on here?
Mr. Xiao, in broad daylight,
Cao Wushang allowed his subordinates to bully civilians and rob them.
Not only had he forcibly seized a woman, he intended to kill her husband.
He's worse than a beast.
Mr. Xiao, I only killed a mere official of Qin.
You know how they acted as tyrants before
and bullied commoners. Shouldn't I kill him?
As for the woman...
I should take her as my prize. She should serve me.
Bullshit!
If I hadn't stop him, he'd not only bully the woman and her husband
but would order his men to attack Zhou Bo.
Mr. Xiao, you should go take a look.
The whole city is in chaos.
Fan Kuai, let go of him.
Why? Set him free? Why?
Let him go.
Thank you, Mr. Xiao.
Fan Kuai...
even if you kill ten men like him, it won't change the current situation.
It's Liu Ji's order.
He ordered warriors to relax three days. He said they can do as they pleased.
Only when Liu Ji takes back that order...
we can gather our warriors in the camp
and thus Xianyang can recover its peace.
Liu Ji said to relax three days.
But he didn't say that warriors could bully commoners, did he?
Fine, I'll ask to see Liu Ji so that he'd take back the order.
Listen to me. Tell Liu Ji this…
-Fan Kuai. -Get out of my way!
Go away. Get out of my way.
Go away.
Fan Kuai.
My Lord! My Lord!
Xianyang is in great chaos.
My Lord, don't you know what's happening?
Keep out of it, will you?
Keep out of it?
Xiang Yu is not dead.
He's watching you at Hangu Pass.
Do you want to lead the world or just be some wealthy man?
Leave...
My Lord, you--
Leave!
What are you looking at?
My brothers.
I am to be blamed for what's happened recently.
It was my order to defend Xiaoguan Pass.
I got us into this mess.
And now we are lax in military control.
It's my fault. I didn't set a good example.
My Lord, it's not your fault.
It's Xiang Yu, he's harassing us.
You needn't ease the situation for me. I should accept responsibility.
My Lord, we need your order.
We must have severe military discipline.
It's indeed important.
But...
I think...
the most important for us now is to leave Xianyang.
Leave Xianyang?
Yes.
My Lord, we shouldn't leave.
We get weapons and provisions here.
Once we leave, it will be difficult for us.
That's true.
I don't want to leave either.
But if we stay here,
Xiang Yu will have a good excuse to attack us.
Therefore we must leave right away.
Tell our warriors.
Take as few things as possible.
All warriors set off to Bashang.
Are you done?
Yes. We registered every jewelry and ornaments.
Good. Proceed to the next location.
Sure. Let's go.
Cao Wushang.
Mr. Zhang.
Where are you going?
Liu Ji ordered us to withdraw from Xianyang.
We are going to Bashang.
Farewell.
Let's go.
These are...
Cao Wushang, can you explain?
These are just a drop in the ocean from E-Pang Palace.
I took some of them.
Mr. Zhang, don't worry. I'll share with all of you.
Liu Ji has ordered that nobody can take anything out.
Violators will be severely punished.
You're a deputy general. I'm sure you're quite aware.
Mr. Zhang, please oversee this for once.
Punish him according to military law. Take him.
Yes.
Mr. Zhang, I never offended you.
Why do you treat me this way?
-Huh? -Go!
Mr. Xiao.
-Please. -Please.
Any damage or loss of these articles?
Mr. Xiao, no damage or loss.
Mr. Xiao, the records are arranged by the year and month.
Good.
Mr. Xiao, that's the Map of Rivers.
It recorded every flood in history.
These are the records of astronomical phenomena.
And these are the records of criminals, divided by the degree of crimes.
Good. Guards.
Mr. Xiao.
Store these items and I'll check them later.
Yes.
I'll have a good understanding of landforms and population distribution,
after reading these.
What's your name, Sir?
I'm Xiao He, and you are?
I'm Shusun Tong. It's my great honor to meet you.
You are Dr. Shusun Tong?
Yes.
Shusun Tong, Qin has collapsed. Do you have any plan for your future?
I've tried my best. I'll be leaving soon.
Shusun Tong, my lord Liu Ji is kind to men of talent.
You can stay in Xianyang and serve my lord.
Sir, I heard Liu Ji dislike scholars.
I shall resign and take my leave.
All right. Since you've decided, I'll not persuade you.
Just take care.
Thank you, Sir.
They closed every door of the palace.
Striking seals were placed on each of the doors.
Each and every door of warehouses and palaces were sealed.
CHU
In light of Liu Ji's order,
his men made a detailed registration of every article in the palace
including jewelry and ornaments.
No one is allowed to take any item.
They left Xianyang with a heavy heart...
and headed straight for Bashang.
Xiang Yu will be at Hangu Pass in a few days.
Write a message to Xiang Yu now.
We should send the message to him
the moment he arrives at Xianyang.
Liu Ji, we have left Xianyang.
Do we have to display this show of friendship?
Mr. Xiao, don't you understand?
I'm out of time. Just do as I said.
He has every reason to kill us.
We have to calm him down. However he criticizes, we should accept.
Do as I said. Hurry. Write to him, will you?
All right.
Mr. Fan.
General.
This man says he has something important to report.
Say it.
I'll only speak with you and Mr. Fan, General.
Yes, sir.
I'm Cao Wushang, a deputy general in Liu Ji's camp.
Are you an emissary of Liu Ji? Please sit down.
I'm not coming for him. I'm here to join you.
Rise and tell us.
As an deputy general, I think Liu Ji values you.
I heard since Liu Ji rebelled, you have followed him.
You went through a lot with him.
Why do you leave him now?
He's unfair in rewards and punishments. I can't tolerate it.
We followed him all the way to Xianyang. We suffered and should be rewarded.
But he only rewarded his sworn brothers.
I'm not his friend,
he didn't give me what I deserve.
I even got severe lashings for small mistakes.
Is Liu Ji the sort of man you described?
As you sincerely come to join me...
what reward should I grant you?
I only wish I can be rewarded
based on my contribution.
I came with defense maps of Liu Ji's military camp.
I'll stay in his camp so when you attack, I can help from inside.
Are you sure?
We got General Xiang Yu's order today.
All our warriors are preparing food now
and when the day breaks tomorrow,
we'll attack Bashang.
Mr. Zhang, I know that lord Liu Ji
only has 100,000 warriors at most. Some are old, weak and disabled.
Can they ward off our 400,000 belligerent warriors?
Xiang Bo, what made him decide to attack?
I believe Liu Ji will fail this time.
You should leave with me. You don't need to give your life for Liu Ji.
Xiang Bo, how did Liu Ji offend Xiang Yu?
What made Xiang Yu lead all his warriors to attack us?
You don't know?
You don't know or are you pretending it?
I don't understand at all.
Listen. General Xiang Yu contributed greatly to the conquest of Qin.
When we arrived at Xiaoguan Pass, Liu Ji didn't greet us
but his men wounded some of our soldiers instead.
How can we forgive him?
So our general ordered the attack on Xiaoguan Pass to punish Liu Ji.
The man who ordered the defense at Xiaoguan Pass...
Mr. Zhang, I'll not hide anything from you.
What angered us most were these warriors in Xiaoguan Pass shouted
no man is allowed to pass through unless Liu Ji agrees.
It's my fault, Xiang Bo.
It was me who ordered our men to Xiaoguan Pass, not Liu Ji.
What? Your order?
Xiang Bo, listen to me. Though Qin has been overthrown,
the world is still in great chaos.
I worried that bandits would harass civilians of Xianyang
and sent my soldiers to Xiaoguan Pass.
If it offended Xiang Yu, I'm responsible, not Liu Ji.
And, please don't tell anybody about it.
Otherwise, I may lose my life.
Mr. Zhang, whatever we say now makes no difference to the matter.
Whether you want to help Liu Ji
or anything else, I don't care.
I only want to save your life. Let's get out of here!
Wait a minute!
Xiang Bo, Liu Ji helped me a lot in the past.
I shouldn't leave without telling him.
I don't want to be rude. Allow me bid him farewell.
Mr. Zhang, are you crazy or are you trying to get me killed?
You know that we are enemies, but I came here for you.
What I'm doing has failed General Xiang Yu.
I'm doing this because you once saved my life and I owe you that.
Otherwise, would I risk my life to persuade you?
Xiang Bo, don't worry. I'll not bring you any trouble.
Wait here. I'll be back shortly.
Mr. Zhang! Mr. Zhang!
Cao Wushang, why are you here at such a late hour?
I have something important to tell Mr. Zhang.
Mr. Zhang is in Liu Ji's tent now.
All right, I'll leave now.
Liu Ji. Liu Ji.
What's wrong?
Liu Ji, Xiang Bo is in my tent.
What did he tell you?
Xiang Yu will attack Bashang tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow.
Liu Ji, you should meet him.
Liu Ji!
I told him it was me who stationed those men in Xiaoguan Pass.
I see.
I'll visit Mr. Xiao first and have a discussion with him.
If there is no other way...
we can only...
Subtitle translation by Loretta Kok