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ThePloughDepartmentOfSongDynasty
Episode 08
Taisui
As from today,
you're now officially a member of the Plough Department.
Here, take this.
The Plough Department was founded by
Sleeping Immortal, the great ancestor Chen Tuan
and the Top Kung fu master of the first emperor, Miao Qing.
Hidden in the capital security department.
Taking orders directly from the emperor.
To investigate abnormal things in the world.
But, if it's founded by the great ancestor
Chen Tuan and Mr. Miao Qing.
Why there's only one memorial tablet here?
Is that because Mr. Miao Qing is still alive?
The great ancestor Chen Tuan was the first defense minister.
So there's only a tablet of him.
Members of our department also have their codename
other than their official title.
Name after the stars.
Great ancestor was our first Dongming starking.
His title is the defense minister.
Mr. Miao Qing is our first Yinguang starking.
Ranked as the deputy defense minister.
Me and him are the second generation defense ministers.
Liu Suifeng, our Wenqu starking.
Kaiyang she also has an original name.
Kaiyang is also named after Kaiyang star.
Other than you four.
We also have Kuixing, Tianshu.
Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, etc.
They're performing official business in the south or north.
I'll introduce them to you when they come back.
Yaoguang.
You've passed our test.
Now you're officially a military patrolling adviser.
Codename Yaoguang star.
We Plough Department all have an original name.
Expect Yaoguang.
Her own name is Cao Yaoguang.
It's Wu Yaoguang.
Yaoguang.
Although you don't like your father.
You can't change your surname or blood.
Yaoguang is her own name.
And also one of the Plough star.
So codename Yaoguang.
You're also quite especial.
Me?
You don't know where do you come from or your name.
Your Shifu named you Taisui.
Taisui is also a name of a star.
Me and Dongming have discussed.
After you pass our tests,
you'll be named as Taisui Starking.
Such a good name.
That's an ill omen.
You'd better be careful.
You won't want to offend an ill omen.
I'm so scared.
Enough.
Squabble again.
In this entire department,
only you two have the same name and codename.
I hope you two can get closer.
Taisui.
You just joined our department.
You need a teacher.
Train more,
so you can do your duty.
Which of you wanna be his teacher?
Yinguang,
I want sis Kaiyang to be my teacher.
Is that okay?
I'm willing to do that.
Please. Senior.
I've finished three tasks.
I'm qualified.
Let me try.
Fine.
Since Yaoguang asked voluntarily.
So the newbie
will be yours.
Her?
Taisui.
Be careful.
Sis Kaiyang.
What're you doing?
As from today,
I'll be your boss.
Call me Shifu.
Xifu.
It's Shifu, not Xifu.
I have a big tongue.
Xifu.
Fine, got it.
If you want to be a starking.
First, you must be a kung fu master.
I'm a real man.
You think I'm afraid of you?
Are you done?
Wait, I'm not ready yet.
Let me warm up a little.
Taisui.
How is that?
Girl. Aren't you a master?
Insignificant skill.
How dare you show it off?
If the one you attacked has prepared for it.
That little trick,
will be no use at all.
This healing ointment, you can't buy it from the market.
Senior Dongming made it.
It has miraculous effect.
And you heal fast.
So it won't take a long time to get recovered.
I can't stand it!
I'm done! I'm leaving!
What did you say?
That wasn't training.
She beats me everyday, just to tease me!
What Yaoguang put you through,
is what you need to experience
to be one of us.
Tell me.
Your training was also like this?
To get beaten?
Now whenever I'm not sleeping.
I get beaten.
She didn't teach me Kung fu.
Or how to solve a case.
Always beats me,
I can't stand it.
I'm leaving.
Taisui.
Enough comforting.
That beating method.
She taught me nothing, just kept beating me.
Abusing me.
Everyone who joins our department,
if he or she wants to be a starking.
That's what they must experience first.
Sis Kaiyang.
Wenqu, Yaoguang.
And others in our department,
were all trained like this.
The slowest one, it took him eight years.
He was hurt worse than you.
But he never said he wanna leave.
To be honest.
Yaoguang might be also making fun of you.
But she knows what she is doing.
She knows you won't be killed.
So she did that.
Look, you're a man.
Why did you compete with a little girl?
Besides, Yaoguang doesn't hate you
She just doesn't know how to express.
So seems she acts a little too boldly.
She was also like that when she faces her father, general Cao.
I found that girl,
she is quite tough with people who feel close.
How is Taisui now?
Did I drive him away?
Shall I apologize to him?
I got it.
For the tests,
although kung fu is quite important,
psychological quality is even more important.
And the ability to play to the score.
That's right.
As an official of the Plough Department.
You'll meet with all kinds of abnormal people or things.
When you do,
martial art is not the solution.
The key is in here.
Besides, you had prejudice against Yaoguang from the beginning.
So you think she was acting against you.
No, no.
I can't apologize.
If I apologize,
he will be the one in control next time.
So annoying.
Monster?
What monster?
Look carefully, it's me.
You're hurt so badly?
You bet.
I'm sorry.
I'm worried you would quit.
If I'm gonna leave,
you think I'm gonna come to say goodbye?
But you...
I came to tell you
Our training continues.
You got many moves, right?
Bring it on.
I'm doing this,
And I'll do it better than you.
Now you're my boss.
But one day,
I'll be your superior.
Let's wait and see!
An immortal came to your dream?
What did he say?
An immortal came to my dream.
Wants me to tell your majesty.
The oracle of a state doesn't come often.
Your majesty, please be prudent.
You mean I should shower and diet?
Not only that,
And what?
Should build an altar on the grand hall, pray for three days.
Then the oracle shall deliver.
Prime minister Wei, what do you think?
Your majesty, it's a great thing.
If god can deliver an oracle to your majesty,
that means your majesty is the unprecedented wise king.
Absurd!
Prime minister Kang.
What brought you here?
Get lost!
Here is the grand hall!
The most sacred and solemn place.
How could you let a bunch of swindlers perform here!
That's away too much!
His majesty has ordered us
to prey for our state's fortune.
How could you break in here?
If we failed.
How could you take the responsibility?
You... you.
Prime minister Kang.
We can talk.
You get lost!
Stop it!
Your majesty!
You're finally here.
Your majesty, look, look.
Minister Kang.
What brought you here?
Your majesty.
Did you do this?
It's an altar.
Look what have you done!
What if you offended the god.
What shall we do?
What?
Offend the god?
Your majesty.
You are fooled by a swindler.
Turn a solemn and sacred place to a cult.
That will offend god.
You..
Your majesty,
The grand hall is a state's dignity.
A honored place,
how could you let them play such tricks to sully it?
If this goes out.
How will they say about your majesty?
How shall they say about the court?
Prime minister Kang.
Guru Demiao is nominated as the royal guru by his majesty.
But you keep saying she is kind of devil or swindler.
You...
You're insulting his majesty.
Shut up.
Prime minister Kang.
You mean his majesty can't tell the evil from good!
That's impudent!
You treacherous eunuch!
I'll end your life even I will be dismissed for it!
Kang Pingzhong.
What're you doing?
Kang Pingzhong.
What're you doing?
Stop there!
Don't be impudent!
Stop there!
Behave yourself!
You treacherous eunuch!
Stop there!
You...
Stop there!
Your majesty.
You...
Guards!
Take Kang Pingzhong down!
Your majesty.
Please help me.
This Kang Pingzhong acted impudently!
You send him
back home.
Treacherous eunuch!
Having such a treacherous man by your side.
Your majesty is in danger!
I'll rid the emperor of evil ministers!
What are you doing?
You scared me to death!
Don't touch it.
These are my gifts to sis Kaiyang.
I won't.
I couldn't care less!
You're just like a child.
Get angry so easily.
Here, here.
This is yours.
This is not perfect.
I don't want it.
It's my gift, good will.
How could you refuse it?
Sis Kaiyang.
Come in.
So cute.
I didn't know you have such delicate hands.
Do you like it?
It's nice.
But...
I don't like these.
Taisui.
A man should aim for the highest.
You're one of the Plough department now.
Whether you can gain the title or not
depends on whether you can pass the tests.
So you need to spend your time on your job.
Practice your martial arts.
Learn how to solve a case.
Thus you can be a great man.
The one sis Kaiyang likes
must be a great hero.
Who wouldn't like a hero?
I got it.
Sis Kaiyang.
Don't worry.
I'll be a hero one day!
Senior Yinguang.
Wenqu.
Here is a thing.
Yaoguang is training Taisui.
You know Yaoguang can be so childish sometimes.
You're a senior to her.
You help her with it.
Otherwise,
I'm afraid Taisui wouldn't pass the tests forever.
Don't worry.
I got it.
Now I'm relieved.
Busy?
Liu.
Why you're dressed up like this?
Where are you going?
No kung fu training with Yaoguang today.
I'll take you to a good place.
I can't. I must keep practice.
You're quite serious.
Of course.
I can't let her give orders forever.
One day, I'll be her superior.
I like that.
Then you're coming with me.
The place I take you to,
if you can pass all the training there.
You'll be qualified ahead of schedule.
Really? What kind of place?
Red Sleeves House.
Red Sleeves House?
Why that name sounds so strange?
Is that a place more magical than Qimen-flee?
It is. And it's more than what you can imagine.
Really?
Wait.
I'm definitely going.
Brother Liu
When we arrive there,
you must teach me some moves.
Don't worry.
Go change your clothes.
I assure you I'll teach you everything I know.
Really?
Red Sleeved House.
Good.
Just a few days in capital, yet you're going to a brothel.
I'll take you down red-handed.
Miss Kaiyang.
Your design is too difficult.
I really can't make this.
Since that,
I won't insist.
Take care.
Miss.
I know someone.
He can make this.
It's just he usually doesn't take side jobs.
I will try.
That Weiwei Store on that streets.
The owner is a young man.
He doesn't do business much.
Often closes his shop.
Maybe you can give it a try.
But even if you go in there.
He might refuse you as well.
Those talented persons are all quite especial.
Okay, thanks.
Okay, take care.
That way.
Weiwei Store
Is there anyone?
Hello?
Is there anyone?
Who are you?
Hello.
I want to make some parts.
I heard from Mr. Wu at the corner
you're very talented.
You can make many complicated parts.
So...
Sorry.
I can pay you double.
Exit is that way.
Goodbye.
You...
It's pity this Wooden Horse.
It looks right, but just outside.
What did you say?
That's quite a nice work already.
What a pity.
What?
Never believe all you read.
You restored it exactly as what the book says.
After you finished it, you realize.
It can't walk at all.
Let alone bear load.
Once it's working, it'll break.
That's why this work can only be placed at here.
You have good eyes.
Miss.
How can I make a real wooden horse?
At first,
you must forget everything in that book.
Then see yourself as the real Zhuge Wuhou.
To think about the tools you need.
Why do you need that?
Make another set of tools.
I think,
that's more close to that real thing.
More close to that real thing.
You said that much.
Just to make me take your order?
I just like this prey, feels happy.
So I made some comments.
If you can think me as a friend hearing that.
Then we can be friends.
But if you don't feel that,
It's your loss, not mine.
You're quite confident.
Thanks.
You're not the first one who told me that.
Please wait.
It's my first time to meet
such an interesting guest.
So you're taking my order?
Come.
Annoying.
See you.
Come again.
Come, sir.
Come here.
That's the place you mean?!
I'd rather not enter.
I'll leave first.
Let's go.
Sir.
Liu Suifeng.
Come in.
It's the most important lesson.
Liu.
Liu Suifeng.
Your hall looks so plain.
Didn't expect your yard would be like this.
Here.
Try this.
Huishan Spring.
How is the tea?
Smells like lily magnolia with dew.
More beautiful than Yao grass in water.
Nice poem.
Tea is better.
Sir, what shall I call you?
The world is aninn for all creatures
Time is a passing traveler of endless generations.
You and me are just insignificant like flees.
Why shall we know each other's name?
Life is like a dream, gotta enjoy it while we can.
Should sing it while we want to,
Remember what's important, forget the others.
Otherwise, one day we think of each other.
We don't even have names.
What a pity.
I'm Meng Dong.
Could I have your name?
My name is Qiao Yu.
A fine tree(Qiao) in the mountain, the virtue is like the jade(Yu).
No, no.
No.
Miss me?
Don't like this? Try this.
Have some grape then.
I don't like grapes, too sour.
Thanks.
Have one.
I really don't want it, sis!
I'm sorry.
Sir, have one.
No thanks.
Sis?
It's his first time to be in a place like this.
Don't be too tough on him.
Still a virgin?
I've always heard Red Sleeves House has the best singing and dancing.
Maybe you can sing a song,
to broaden his eyes?
Of course.
Wait a second.
Seems till the end,
You still didn't read my draft.
No need.
Just come take that on that day we agreed.
Now you're bragging.
Lies down with dogs must rise up with fleas.
Goodbye then.
Okay.
Qiao Yu.
What, did you read the draft.
And found it's too difficult?
Please take this tea.
Are you okay?
It's okay.
I ran too fast.
It's old illness.
Weather changes frequently.
You must take care of yourself.
It's an old illness.
Can't be healed.
I know a man.
He is a great doctor.
How about I introduce him to you.
Since I was young.
I've visited many famous doctors.
The more I see, the more disappoint I was.
Later, I also realized.
It's my destiny, it's my fate.
Maybe I've asked too much.
To be honest,
I don't often feel regret.
Until I see you.
We've lived in the same city for so long.
But met each other until now.
I've wasted so much time.
Now you know the past has regrets,
but still have time to make it up.
I also like that.
But I'm leaving.
After I do this for you,
I'll go back to my hometown.
You're leaving capital?
Will you come back again?
It's my luck to meet you, to know you.
Will we meet again.
That depends on our fate.
Why would Miss Qiao mind about that?
So you mean,
whether we meet or not is fate.
If all depends on god.
How boring life will be.
Since it depends on god.
I'll come more often.
To gain more chance to see you.
Mr. Liu, my big brother.
Let's just leave.
If defense minister finds us here.
We... we'll be screwed!
Calm down.
What're you worried about?
Don't want to pass the tests ahead of schedule?
Of course I want that.
What does we Plough department do?
Our department, we handle
all kinds of abnormal person and things.
All the abnormal cases.
Yes.
You tell me
What's matters the most when you're handling a case.
Martial arts.
Martial arts?
There always someone who
has better martial arts than you.
Then what?
Observation skills.
You must get to know one's advantages,
disadvantages, all the details.
So you can aim the target.
Know yourself and know your enemy, you'll never lose.
Sis Kaiyang.
Yaoguang, what're you doing here?
Come be my witness.