This isn't right.
The name on the builder listdoesn't match.
Something is off.
Open a path for me to get through!
-I am going back to my post!-Yes!
Make way!
A prosperous era of Tian Bao!May the nation bloom for generations!
It's the night of Lantern Festival!Let's celebrate as one!
Here go the coins!
-Here go the coins!-Someone is giving away coins!
Who is tossing the coins around?
Take him down and beat him!
What is this about?
I am Zhang Luofrom the Bureau of Forestry!
How dare you disrespect me!Let me go now!
As you wish.
Here goes the money!
" The Longest Day in Chang'an "
Episode 34
The security is tight tonight.
Don't worry, I am here for you.
Master Mao Shun.
Make haste, His Majesty iswaiting to watch the lanterns.
It's all right.
Open a path.Let them through.
Yi Li.
These shards are crafted by12 different craftsmen.
The applied force is differenton each shards.
The markings are cutto different depths as well.
Impressive.
He does see more than my eyes do.
The way the bamboos are carvedis not from any factions in Chang'an.
It would be from the north.
The northerners useslim and subtle cuts.
There are two different layersat the edges of the shards.
The first attempt to cut failedso the craftsman sliced again.
This could be the craftsmanshipof the northerners.
What is the purpose of cuttingthe shards into this shape?
Hexagon on the outside,concave surface on the inside.
The shards have narrow width.
There are even signs of burning.
This is the method usedby the Fang Family of Lingnan.
They also use the polishing methodof the Lin Family from Chuanzhong.
If you place these shards together,
you can tell they are remainsfrom a much bigger contraption.
What contraption?
-Bring me two bamboo sticks.-Yes.
-Where did you get these shards?-They are left by the killers.
You should be cautious.
What does that mean?
Make way!
-Make way!-Make way!
I can only make a samplein such a short time.
What is this for?
This is a Qilin Column.It can be used a pillars,
to move machineries and so much more.
As far as I know,
there is only the designsby one man...
that require sucha sophisticated device.
He is also the only manI can never surpass.
-Who is it?-The son of Mao Po Lou.
-Mao Shun.-Who is Mao Po Luo?
Mao Po Luo was a master craftsmanduring the era of Empress Wu.
He is skilled in artworkand sculpting.
He was the head of Imperial Workshop.
The metal pillars ofGate of Uprightness are his work.
I heard the son is even moretalented than the father.
You got it wrong.
Mao Shun demands the bestfrom his workers.
He will never hire banditsthat has no knowledge in building.
Which of Master Mao Shun's devicesis using this Qilin Column?
Mao Shun is a gifted genius.
He has great intelligence.
The emperor sees himas a valuable asset.
For the Lantern Festival this years,he built the lantern tower as tribute.
It will be lighted duringthe ignition ceremony.
The building is over 40 metres tall.
It's over 24 rooms wide.
Brilliant twill on the outside,statue lamps on the inside.
The structure is complex and willkeep moving once the light is ignited.
The light can be seen from miles away.
It's an unprecedented wonder.
This Qilin Column...
is one of the key components.
The lantern tower...
is right at Xingqing Palace.
Father, I can't see the lantern!
I will hold you upso you can see.
That way!
Li Jiang, look!The Holy Lantern will be lit soon!
Why do they use bamboosto make the Qilin Column?
They use bamboo because the hollowcentre can be good container.
If they are using such delicatedevice as container,
what would they hide insideso it won't be a waste?
Jahannum-dhool.
Jahannum-dhoolwill arrive in Chang'an.
If the Qilin Column isfilled with stone grease,
that lantern tower will be a
CrouchingFire that is over 40 metres tall.
If the charge is ignited,
it willburn miles of city to the ground.
There are thousands of peopleon the square.
Countless will die!
Surrender and be spared!
Sir Zhang.
Where are you going?
Yun Xiu!
-Yun Xiu!-Master, we need to go!
Commander Zhang! Run!
-Kill him!-Zhang Xiao Jing!
Do not let the suspect get away!
You are late tonight.
Today is a day of festivity,we have lot of works to do.
That is true.
There is no curfew tonight.
We have been guardingthis place for hours.
This cold weather is tormenting.
Feel the armour,
it's freezing cold.
The armour you are wearing...
is the honour His Majestybestowed on you.
You have to endureeven the harshest cold.
You are different indeed.
You know how to makethis harshness sound nice.
Your pass, please?
You watched me pass throughhere for the past six months.
Isn't that enough for you?
What else can we do?
Unlike you, we are no craftsmen.
At least you know your crafts.Chang'an knows peace for so long,
the soldiers arenothing but a show-off.
Without the armour, we are nothing.
We might as well be beggars.
Where is Zhang Luo?
He should be hereto supervise the work.
Supervisor Zhang is enjoyingwatching the lanterns.
He was pushed down the bridgeby the crowd.
They still couldn't find him.
We don't want to be lateso we came here by ourselves.
If he is not here,
who shouldbe responsible for the troubles?
This can't be done.It's against the rules.
We have less than two hours.
The emperor will showthe world how glorious...
the Great Tang is capable of.
If the lantern is not lighted on time,
will you be responsible for it?
Fine.
You can go in there.
But what do you have on the carriage?
Change all the Qilin Columnswith new ones just to be safe.
It's better that way.
Is everything all right?
Yes.
They are all inside.
You only need a few of the columns?
You should ask him.
Greetings, Lantern Overseer.
So, that lantern tower I builtis not good enough in your eyes?
No, I meant no disrespect.But that is a huge structure.
I thought you will needmore equipment for maintenance.
Master Mao Shun, are thereother equipment that you need?
Where will they be transported from?
With less replacement parts,
it means my design is a masterpiece.
The less we change, the better.
Hurry! Let Master Mao Shun through.
The ceremony cannot be delayed!
Commander Zhang!
We are from the Peacekeeper Corps!
Lay down your weapon andsurrender to us!
If you are serving the Great Tang,
you need to be inXingqing Palace right now!
The enemies are tryingto kill the people!
Nonsense! You are spitting nonsense!
You are clearly the mastermind!
Enough of your vile lies!
I shall not let you getaway with this again!
Give me the weapon!
Commander Zhang, run!
Here.
Commander Zhang, you caneither come out now...
or watch as I beheadthis friar right here!
Run and leave me be!
Follow me.
It's almost time for the ceremony!
Hurry!
Long Bo didn't ask you to come here.
You are fighting for the man you love.
So can I.
Don't worry, I am not interestedin your dear Long Bo.
Someone I know sees meas his little sister.
He pretends like he doesn't know.
I have been in lovewith him for nine years.
He is actually a man with soft heart.
Otherwise he wouldn'thave suffered so much for it.
I will save him this time.
Make haste, get moving!
Haven't you train your bodyafter getting the high ranks?
The emperor's carriagewill arrive soon, get moving!
-Hurry up!-Why do we have to celebrate...
every Lantern Festivalin the Grand Auditorium?
And we have to walkthis never-ending staircase!
This is a disgrace to my authority!
Would you dare to usethe stair His Majesty uses?
Get moving!
Right Counsellor, watch your steps.
The Great Tang still needs you.
The emperor will dofine without anyone.
Sun shines upon the royal palaces,
feathers on the orioles grow.
A bet under the plants and flowers,
a wager that costs jewellery and gold.
In the night, greasepaint shredded,
in the hall, dances for the lord.
A graceful dance by the beauty,
a smile given by the lord pleased.
Stop right there.
I am one of the orchestra.
I took a wrong turn.
Spare me the lie,
Tan Qi.
Lady Tai Zhen.
Why do you come here?Who are you working for?
Myself.
It's my honour to meet Lady Tai Zhen.
You can call me Yu Huan.
We should go.
It's time to start.
This lantern tower...
is a masterpiece...
only I can build.
The blueprint of the main structure...
are all burned.
From this moment on,
no one will ever witness the marvel...
of this building.
You have my word.
Everyone here willremember your building.
All those who survived tonight...
will pass the story down...
for generations to come.
A thousand years from now,
people will still talk about...
just how magnificentthis lantern tower of yours was.
That's good.
Stop wasting any time.I will tell you...
where you shouldinstall the devices...
for maximum effect.
Let's solve some lanternriddles together.
Father, when is that beautifullantern going to be lighted?
Soon, my child.
Excuse us, please.
A servant risks her lifeto work for herself?
This is interesting.
It makes me want to help you.
Before the emperor arrives,
leave this building.
My mission is not completed.
I need your help, Lady Tai Zhen.
Ever since His Majesty brought meinto the Taizhen Palace,
dozens of people comeasking for my help every day.
I haven't had any restsince I woke up this morning.
I tried my best to hide,but I ran into you.
You did save me once.
I joined Prince Shou on a hunt.
He failed to be selected asthe crown prince.
The other princes weregiving him the cold shoulder.
And then, someone sentan hawk to attack me.
I was fortunate enoughto be saved by your arrow.
However,
I am waiting for a grand announcement.
Your mission...
is none of my concern for now.
Old Man He.
The wine we drank...
is enough to fill whole drain!
You may be loyal tothe crown prince,
but that doesn't meanyou should follow him blindly!
Hurry up!
How dare you.
Come, bring the next.
Lord Long is here!
Lord Long.
Hao Zi, it's dry.Take it.
Here.
Can you smell it?
It's the scent of Jahannum-dhool.
-Isn't it great?-You ignorant fools!
I can still stop you!
Young lad.
Try not to bluff.
Be a cursed ghost if you must.
But even in hell,I am still one step ahead of you.
I will be waiting.
No one can stop me now.
Midnight!
The Yang energy begins to flourish!
A blessed Lantern Festival!
May His Majesty havea blessed Lantern Festival!
Hurry up! Get ready!
His Majesty's carriage is here.Go! That way!
Kneel!
The arrival of His Majesty!
May Your Majesty havea blessed Lantern Festival!
Do not quit.
Start.
It's the third year of Tian Bao Era!
His Majesty and his people shallcelebrate this festivity together!
Do you know how to make a choice?
Choose what's best for you.
When you are making a choice...
and is unsure whetherit's the right choice,
remember,
do not quit.