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You are the one who gave me this History of Buhe, right?
You can't hold it like this! You can't hold it like this!
I got to the part of ancient customs from various clans just now.
I found out that someone is hiding the origin of Wolven Squad's custom of cutting off the top part of the hair from me.
What do you mean?
Once it's torn, it's ruined.
It's a rare edition from the Jin Dynasty. There's only one in this world.
Unfortunately, it's now lost to our later generation.
Guards!
Chief.
Arrest him.
Take away Xu Bin's key to the case files.
Yes!
[The Longest Day in Chang'an]
[Episode 12]
Great!
Move aside.
Great!
You really bought me one that cost ¥10.
Can't you save me some money?
Come, Tiny.
Can you only work if there's money?
Do you really think that you are a dog?
I'm liking you more and more.
Hurry up, Commander Zhang.
I'm more nervous than you.
It's useless to be nervous.
Come. Take a rest.
Why did you stay in Chang'an?
I want to be promoted.
You are quite honest.
When I was first here,
my brother brought me around Chang'an for three days without stopping.
And he introduced me to a lot of people.
People with rank and power?
I met Granny Hong Xiu who makes paper boats;
Ah Luoyue, the camel tamer;
Xue Yuegong, the flute player;
Old Man Luo from Uyghur who baked flaxseed cake;
and Li Shi'er who dances until the skin of his soles were flayed off.
I used to be in the Longyou Army.
At first, I did it to render meritorious military services.
After a while, seeing the death of many of my comrades,
I no longer see the meaning of exchanging life for merits.
The so-called country protection... is just something hollow in the end...
until I met them in Chang'an.
You can eat well, drink well, and live well in Chang'an.
Of course, it makes people want to stay here.
But the reason that makes me feels that life is meaningful
is the commoners who live in Chang'an.
No one has a lot of education or money
and they don't really have great prospects in life,
but they...
No.
But all of us are doing our best to get on with our lives.
So, I can't protect them if I am just a captain.
I need to climb higher.
How high do you want to go?
At least I need to get into the Right Cavalry.
The Royal Escort can only protect the crown prince.
But Right Cavalry can protect all of Chang'an.
There's another side to Chang'an.
Take care of yourself. Don't be swallowed by it.
What do you mean?
Enough rest. Let's get to work, Tiny.
We are not looking for Wang Yunxiu now, right?
Don't worry.
As long as Tan Qi is able to convey my message,
Wang Yunxiu will be safe.
Then, who are we pursuing now?
My family.
Zhang Xiaojing, is this the time for it?
You asked me to borrow Xian Hound from the palace to look for your family? (T/N: a hunting dog in ancient China)
She might be colluding with the Wolven Squad.
Then...
Then, what is your plan?
I'm going to do what I have to do.
I met my benefactor,
but he is still as obstinate as ever.
So, you have to succeed today.
Open the door!
Young lass, go inside the house.
Open the door!
We were sent by You Cha.[Lu Da, Wolven Squad][Rui Ge, Wolven Squad]
For what?
To look for Long Bo.
According to His Excellency You Cha's order,
as agreed, Wolven Squad has infiltrated Chang'an.
So, please give us the rest of the payment.
Our Beta, Lu Da.
God bless us.
I thought that he had died in battle.
You know him?
He's our God of War.
What if we don't pay you?
I'll report you to the government.
Don't kill me!
This is not right.
Our Beta was not like this. This is witchery.
There's witchery in Chang'an. Even the wolf has turned into a dog.
Do you want to see the wolf again?
I can help you bring back the wolf.
How long do we need?
We have three empty carriages left. We need 15 minutes.
Leave these three carriages behind.
Leave them behind as decoys for the soldiers to give us more time.
Which brothers are we going to leave behind?
Not our own brothers.
- Speed up, everybody!- Yes!
Do we keep them?
Do you want to live?
Yes! Yes!
I can let you live for a very long time.
No use to keep them. They are afraid of death.
Lu Da. Rui Ge.
Is it considered living
to live in Chang'an as nameless men?
Is it considered living?
No.
Is it considered living?
No!
Do you want to continue living like a dog in Chang'an?
No, I can't do that!
A warrior should die on the battlefield.
You are the God of War.
You should go down in history.
What else can we do?
Our secret is here.
If the soldiers come to investigate,
we need someone to destroy it
so that our major plan tonight can go smoothly.
But... those who stay will most likely lose their lives.
Do you dare to do it?
Where are we going?
Your men will tell you later.
Then, where do we have to go now?
Go to this place.
Now, we will be able to complete the mission that His Excellency You Cha gave us.
When the people of Tang are afraid of us, they will send their army to help us.
Beta, if we can complete the mission,
we'll be able to have our wonderland.
All right, brothers. Let's go!
Zhang Xiaojing has come out of prison.
I know.
He colluded with the Wolven Squad...
and hurt a lot of the members of my Blaze Gang in Xiuzheng Street just now.
Please uphold justice for me, Prince Yong.
Peacekeeper Corps is the one who let him out.
Li Bi of the Peacekeeper Corps is tightly connected to the crown prince.
I'm in debt with the crown prince.
I won't be able to help you with that.
Leave us.
Yes.
All the people in the court said that amongst the princes,
you are the only one who excels in martial arts, studies, riding, drums,
music, calligraphy, and drawing.
You are courageous and a good strategist.
You keep your promise and are generous with people in need.
You resemble His Majesty the most when he was young.
And you are His Majesty's favorite.
What's the use of it?
The crown prince is designated through the order of seniority.
If it's designated through the order of worthiness,
then you will definitely be the victor
in that competition and you'll rise above all.
He has been designated as the crown prince for three years.
It has just been three years.
If he makes a major mistake, his position will be abolished.
Insolent fool!
The crown prince has raised me up. He's like my parents.
Your Highness, Zhang Xiaojing of the Peacekeeper Corps colluded with the Wolven Squad.
If we arrest him for interrogation to find out the instigator,
we'll be able to solve a major crime.
Besides, I have Zhang Xiaojing's woman with me.
It'll be easy to arrest Zhang Xiaojing.
But I work in the Ministry of Work. It's not my duty to interrogate people.
You have indeed captured Zhang Xiaojing's woman?
Release her.
Your Highness, our brothers risked their lives to get this hostage.
I made a vow in front of my mother's spirit tablet
to never use Zhang Xiaojing's friends or family as leverage.
But...
it'll be a disaster if we leave Zhang the King of Hell out there.
If he wants to harm Chang'an, we have to step in.
Ask the Court of Judicature to write a formal letter
to obtain the criminal in the name of requiring further investigation.
Write them a normal formal letter.
A letter that even the Censorate can't find fault with.
Find a reliable person in the Court of Judicature to do this.
After you arrest Zhang Xiaojing, you can interrogate him as you see fit.
Thank you for your advice.
I happen to know an appraiser in the Court of Judicature.
He'll be able to do a good job.
His name is Yuan Zai.
He has been wanting to climb up the ladder.
If he knows that he can work for you,
he'll do his best for sure.
He is working for the court.
Yes, I've misspoken.
I'll get to it now.
Next, I heard the nine notes of long suona.(T/N: The suona, also called laba or haidi, is a Chinese double-reed woodwind instrument.)
And then, he uses his ring finger to vibrate the note seven times
while his right-hand picks the strings.
Sixth string, fifth string, fourth string, and the third string.
Enough.
It's the Crow of The Night by Li Bai.
Right Counselor has really been playing this song recently?
Appraiser Yuan, I gave the last month wages
to Ah Ping, the young lass who worked in Counselor Lin's Manor.
Ah Ping has always served Counselor Lin in the Moon Hall.
She told me that, lately, he has been playing this song frequently.
Stand closer. The wind is coming in.
- You are so funny. You don't want to buy some coals to warm you up - Yes.
but instead, you hire people to block the wind for you every day.
What do you know?
How can you compare using things with using people?
Using people is way more interesting.
Young Master, are you done fumigating yourself?
You've been doing it since 10:00 this morning.
Are you going to meet some high-ranking officials today?
Young Master, are you asleep?
Crow of The Night.
A creation of Li Bai to call out to His Majesty. [Yuan Zai, Appraiser in the Court of Judicature]
The sun is setting and the crows are starting to rest.
The crows rest on the tree while crowing away.
Lady Qin Chuan who is weaving the silk,
looking through the window covered with smoke-liked curtains.
She looks afar thinking about her husband.
And she drops her tears all alone in her room.
Isn't it about an upset wife who doesn't get to see her husband?
Li Bai... has frequented the brothel on Pingkang Street.
And he drinks wine and has fun with those travelers every day.
He knows how to spar and have fun. What would he know about an upset wife?
He has never even seen one before.
He is still writing about himself.
He's complaining that the court is ignoring him although he's capable.
Just like you.
Yes, just like me.
But the Right Counselor...
is at the apex of this power like the sun at noon.
Why would he like this song as well?
Besides, the lyrics includes the caw of the crows.
It means disaster is imminent.
Young Master, you are just a low eighth ranking official.
And you worry about a counselor of the third-rank.
No wonder you haven't had a good sleep lately.
When I'm able to buy my own manor in Chang'an,
I'll be able to sleep well.
Have you gotten the information for me?
Are there any fifth-rank or above officials with daughters
who are still single?
Even if there are, you are just an eighth ranking official.
You are unqualified. Do you dare propose to them?
Wives that had been cast off are fine, too. (T/N: those who have been divorced by their husbands)
We still have half of a flatbread in the kitchen. I'll warm it up for you.
After you eat it, you can have a good dream.
You are getting more and more rude.
If it wasn't because my legs are numb now, I'd teach you a lesson.
You have been sitting here for the whole day. What are you waiting for?
I heard that something had happened in Chang'an.
Some criminals have infiltrated this place.
But the people of the crown prince and the Right Counselor...
and even Director He and General Guo are on tenterhooks because of it.
I think after today,
there will be a major change in the court of Chang'an.
If I'm able to take part in it and render any meritorious services now...
Young Master, wait for the flatbread.
Then, I'll have both a wife and a manor.
Don't move.
Use it when the person who is pursuing you is here.
What are these things?
Flaming Demon.
Why aren't there any commandants guarding the gate of this street?
Changming Street is near Anhua Gate of the southern city.
There aren't many residents here.
Just some abandoned manors.
The commandants here are lazy. I think they went to celebrate.
Does the Peacekeeper Corps have a watchtower here?
No.
If the Wolven Squad is hiding in here, we have to be smart.
It's hard to get a message out if something really happens.
Any watchtower in the vicinity?
There's one in Xuanyi Street, two streets to the north.
Go to Xuanyi Street and call forth your Royal Escort at once.
- How am I going to find you?- Smoke ball.
Don't barge into the manor alone without backup.
Be careful.
Don't worry. It's just two members of the Wolven Squad. I can take them on.
We will depart at 4:00 sharp.
Take care of your target.
I'll take the lead to scout out the situation first.
Remember, the carriage you are taking has a wide back.
You can't fit into some of the street gates. Pay attention to that.
You should go.
What if this harms my benefactor? What if he comes here?
I need you to help me with something. If it's successful,
it'll be able to buy us more time.
I'll do it.
I got this from a Chang'an person. It might be of use to you.
Let's go, young lass.
It'll be obvious if she's with you. She can come with me.
I'll wait for you two to watch the lanterns together.
- Yi Li! Let's go!- Yes.
Happy Lantern Festival.
May I know how to get to the Sick Street?
A place for the sick and the beggars?
Why are you going there for?
I'm there to donate.
Good man.
Go forward and turn left. You'll see it.
Jia Shiqi.
I need some men.
If you agree, this will belong to you.
Great Tang's military flask.
Where did you get it?
Wang Xiaosan! Li Dagou! Follow me.
Yes!
It's really unfortunate for you to have to face me today.
Somebody doesn't want to have an officer in Changming Street.
So, we were hired to take you out.
We are doing this under another's order and out of loyalty.
All of the heroes in the past are like this.
When you see the King of Hell later, don't blame us for it.
I am the King of Hell.
It's not good if people heard that you are arresting your own man.
People will question the crown prince's ability to choose his men.
Remember. Your every action in the Peacekeeper Corps
represents the crown prince in others' eyes.
Can I trust you?
I was there when you studied together with the crown prince since young.
I was there when you and the crown prince sparred with swords.
I was there when you joked and talked with the crown prince. I don't have any lofty aspirations.
I just hope that in the future,
when both of you have become emperor and minister, I'll be rewarded for it.
And I can live my life in peace as a free man in Chang'an.
I'm not going to fight you for what's yours.
And I won't ruin your future. Why can't you trust me?
Your case is not going on smoothly. You can arrest whoever you like.
Don't lash out at me.
Come here.
Don't be angry.
I suspect that we have a mole in the Peacekeeper Corps.
It's not just about the page that was torn out just now.
Recently, the Right Counselor has been ahead of me every step of the way.
- Someone might be feeding him data.- Is it Xu Bin?
A nerd like him will confess after a light beating.
Not necessarily.
It's too obvious for him to destroy the book that is entrusted to himself.
There might be someone else.
Who else do you suspect?
- Are you really anxious?- Of course.
Betraying the Peacekeeper Corps means betraying the crown prince.
I arrested Xu Bin to set an example to others.
Quickly check the records from the Chamber Guards in secret.
Besides Xu Bin, see if there are others who had touched the ancient books.
This is an easy feat.
Reporting!
Watchtower report from Captain Cui.
Zhang Xiaojing is tracking the Wolven Squad with the Xian Hound. He has gone to Changming Street in the southern city.
- Commander Zhang is indeed very capable.- Changming Street?
I've been to Changming Street.
There are some ghost markets over there selling illegal toys.
Some of the military pieces they copied are even better than ones made in Chang'an. I shop there sometimes.
But Changming Street only has abandoned manors.
That place has no more than 100 families.
It doesn't even have a watchtower.
If you were the Wolven Squad and your plan had failed
while your men were down, what would you do?
Me?
If I were a coward,
I'd escape through the gate of Chang'an.
If I was tough, I'd find a crowded place to start a killing spree.
I'll kill as many as I can to quench my thirst for revenge.
Then, why did they go to Changming Street that is a ghost town?
What do you think, Chief?
What is the Flaming Demon? We haven't found out about it yet.
What if they can still harm Chang'an
with the Flaming Demon even if there are just the two of them?
Are you saying that...
the Wolven Squad has been hiding...
the Flaming Demon on Changming Street?
Give down my orders.
Check the records of the three major gates of the southwest city,
Jinguang Gate, Yanping Gate, and Anhua Gate.
See if there are any other flammables besides fuel that had been sent to Changming Street in large quantities.
Yes.
- Why is there so little?- That's right. Is this it?
This is the only money left.
The only valuable thing in this house is the formal uniform on our young master.
- Take it if you like.- What would we do with this?
- How much is this worth?- The pay is less and less.
- This is not what you promised.- Why is our pay so little?
Enough. From the looks of it, she doesn't have anything even if we force her.
Young lady, pay us back next time. All right?
Remember to pay us back.
You are still waiting, Young Master? The sun has almost set now.
And I didn't see the Court of Judicature assigning you to any tasks.
I have a premonition.
I do, too. We don't have any more rice.
We'll have to starve tomorrow morning.
I'm saying that tomorrow morning, we'll rise above all.
Looks like I can't help it.
I'll borrow some corn from the second wife of our Sun neighbor then.
Is Appraiser Yuan in?
Yes. He's in the house.
Appraiser Yun.
Chamberlain of Ministry of Works, Feng Dalun has invited you to meet him in the Fragrance Pavilion.
The carriage is outside.
This is about the safety of Chang'an.
I hope that you can act quickly.
- Our leader is awake.- Leader.
What are you doing?
Who sent you? Where is he?
Can I tell you that? I am the overlord of the southern city, Jia Shiqi.
I've taken a military flask from somebody.
Give it to me.
It's military-made. Very rare.
The one who gave you this flask, what does he look like?
He is an outsider.
- Where is he? - I don't know.
But I know where he went. He's just inside this Changming Street.
Show me the way.
- Leader.- Go away!
- How far is it?- We need at least seven minutes.
It's at the southeast corner of Xiuzheng Street.
Why did the person who gave you the flask tell you where he was?
I have to bargain, right?
They need to pay a high price for us to deal with an officer like you.
He said that the military flask was just a deposit.
After it was done, we'd go to that manor to take the rest of our pay.
I've asked my brother to tail him. He's just inside that manor ahead.
Is there anybody else in the manor?
We didn't see any.
Beta.
Ma Ge'er.
This is for you. Eat it when you need it.
All right. I get it.
Rui Ge.
I'll give you a name.
I am Ma Ge'er.
I'll call you, "Brother Ma." (T/N: Ge as in brother)
Brother Ma, we are going to do great things today.
If your god knows about it, he'll be happy for you, too.
It's just a horse. It can't understand you.
Brother Ma, we were just like other horses when we were born.
People use us for business.
That's why we have different statuses.
A lot of people think that they are noble.
But actually, they were just sold for a higher price.
But in the end, their lives are still in others' hands.
Some are pretty as women,
but they listened to others and dressed up as men.
Don't you think that her man is not truly in love with her?
Do you understand me, Brother Ma?
Don't fight!
Why can't you understand that we have to reserve all of
our energy today into tonight's major plan?
Long Bo has to succeed today.
Only through victory can my benefactor live a good life.
Long Bo is willing to sacrifice his life.
Why do you think he is doing it just for you?
Because he promised me that
he'd make sure to keep my benefactor alive today.
He promised you?
Long Bo is doing it for the justice he has in his heart.
- He's not doing it to save you.- He left me here because he trusts you.
You can't disappoint him.
You do it.
I'm not your slave.
The Wolven Squad will never kill an unarmed woman.
When you drive this carriage out,
you'll kill both men and women alike.
We are willing to help you because of Flaming Demon.
She is in the way of the Flaming Demon.
If you don't dare to kill her, give me your sword.
Go back and feed your horses for the rest of your life.
Come here.
Come here!
Jump!
Jump now!
- Jump down!- Ma Ge'er!
Jump now!
Wolven Squad doesn't kill women!
- Miss, come down.- Go away!
This person has ordered me to kill her.
Jump now!
You won't be able to live today. Jump now!
Jump now!
Quick, jump now! Right now!
Quick, jump! Don't make me force you!
Jump now!
My father will be looking at you from Heaven.
What is it, Officer?
Did you hear a woman's cry?
Yes, I did. I always hear it.
They cry every day to make me marry them and love them.
Let's go.
This way.
Miss! Miss Wen Ran!
Is she dead?
I hope that in the future, my daughter won't meet a woman like you.
I'm quite nice.
I know what I hate.
Wench.
Nobody will like you.
For your whole life,
you'll only become more and more lonely and more and more evil.
What did Long Bo ask you to do?
Tell me now.
What did Long Bo ask you to do?
He asked me to trick some beggars.
Who else can track us to Changming Street?
Who else?
I'm afraid the only officer who is still pursuing us is Zhang Xiaojing.
Will some beggars be able to trick a person like him?
How much further?
We are close.
You always take this kind of mercenary job?
Truthfully, my biggest skill in this southeast city is stealing.
This is the first time I've accepted this kind of mercenary job.
First time?
First time. But I'll do better the next time.
If you keep quiet, my reputation will still be intact.
I'll go and take a look. Depart as scheduled.
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