Good luck, General Yin
A man must do or die
Mr. Ho, before I left
Lord Zheng is concerned about you
if he can strike back with his army
and defeat the tartars
credit for canton will be yours
one must sacrifice for one's country
the six brothers arrested by tartars
were tortured but have so far
refused to make a confession
this is most admirable
if I failed
I wouldn't even get arrested
General Yin
Mr. Ho, please
Sirs
when inspector-general and General Tien Ta
arrive, please say a good word for me
don't worry, Mr. magistrate
General Tien Ta ordered us
to capture the six traitors
the inspector-general is specially
invited to supervise the execution
yes, yes...
Tang San-Yao, it's almost 12:30
don't forget the general's command
the inspector-general is here
make way...
Make way...
We're trapped
General Yin, I knew you'd be here
to "welcome" the inspector-general
But he has not yet reached canton
Stop
your skill is comparable to a general
let's have a fair fight
a general to a general
let me try you out
good, I need a substitute
Let me fight you single-handedly
Quiet down
the teacher's here
the teacher's here, hurry up...
Mr. Ho
What's it? What's happened to Mr. Ho?
Mr. Ho
Please have tea, Mr. Ho
Mr. Ho, why are you so late?
Did you go to see the execution?
Leave me alone!
Executions should be interesting
Lin Zhen, it depends on who it is
if it is the tartars who invaded us
of course it is interesting
but today's convicts are patriots
they are all han's martyrs
do you still think it is interesting?
Yesterday, I taught you sacrifice
for the sake of a righteous cause
do you all understand?
Yes
hurry up...
It's here
Is he dead or alive?
He's so stiff, of course he's dead
he's a hero
what did you say?
Capture him
yes
you're an accomplice
Chief Tang... listen to me
this student is not a bad man
he's the son of a seafood shop owner
son of a shop owner?
Yes, exactly
these are his classmates
yes, we're his classmates
where are you studying?
They all study in Chong Wen college
are you vouching for them, Mr. wang?
Yes. Apologize to Lord Tang
you're too young and gauche
always causing trouble
Do you know who I am?
I do... I do. Tang San-Yao, Lord Tang
yes, yes. Let's go, quickly
Uncle Wang, we didn't do anything wrong
yes, I know
Tang San-Yao is notorious
for his craze after money, lives and women
you mustn't antagonize him
as the saying goes, "one must...
"Humble oneself under enemy's rule"
Mr. Ho... please open the door
who is it?
Mr. Ho
open the door, Mr. Ho
Mr. Ho...
What's the matter?
There's something we can't understand
so we've come here even at this hour
"humble oneself under enemy's rule"
do we and our children have to
humble ourselves forever?
I say, we'd be beheaded if we don't
if we fear not death, we don't have to
you're right. It's well said
one brave man alone is not enough
but unity is strength
Mr. Ho, the tartars are well-armed
we...
Men owes allegiance to his country
Lord Zheng is recruiting in Taiwan
he becomes tartar's biggest trouble
the manchu emperor has ordered
coastal residents to move away
and to be on their guard
Mr. Ho
I wish Lord Zheng could use us
the day will come
don't you all want to help?
Yes
good. Come here
yes
secret documents will arrive by sea
I need a way to bypass customs
Liu Yu-Te
your family is running a seafood shop, don't you?
Yes
Open sesame...
Shut sesame...
Mr. Ho sent us here
good
Little brother, you're a brave fellow
Lock it up...
Yes,
hurry...
Dad, has San Li's abalone arrived?
The abalone... go, go now
but last time, the sea cucumbers have been...
Ah te, what's going on?
A big order for abalone was placed
I am showing them some samples
so you're in business now?
Ah Te, you don't need to take the whole case
I'm in a hurry to deliver it
hurry? Do you know the market price?
The quality is high. Remember to raise the price
open it
yes
Excellent kung fu
not really. You'll find the best at Shaolin temple
Mr. Ho, we could invite them to join us
yes
Shaolin monks don't involve in worldly matters
if Shaolin could teach kung fu to laymen
people could fight the tartars
that would be great
South gate, Mountain Yue. Here... it's here
General Tien
arise
come over
Lately, we've suppressed rebels
and found this on their leaders
Zheng Cheng-Gong's edict
look, what have you been doing?
There must be many of Zheng's men
hiding in canton
we must capture the rebels
and kill them to scare them off
Who's that?
No idea. He's secretive, maybe a spy
I'm innocent. I'm a delivery boy
I've brought dried fish. Look!
Shut up
Lord Zheng, notorious rebels...
Who told you to bring this here?
No... why ask?
Kid, we can make you talk. We'll take you back
and torture you with manchu ways
we'll torture you all one after another
see if you'll talk or not
I'll talk... don't torture me
I... I say,
there is someone
Tang San-Yao,
go on with the torture if you like
Mr. Ho, I saw a squadron of manchu troops
there are over 100 and are patrolling our alley
Mr. Ho, what shall we do?
We must keep calm and be on the alert
Yien-Pin, let them hide in your home
Mr. Ho, what about you...
Mr. Ho, Mr. Ho
go quickly, go
what about you?
Hurry up, quick
Master, look
please have mercy... please talk to them...
Please ask them not to...
Quiet! General's order: No dried fishes can be kept
then...
What's your relationship to Liu Yu-Te?
He... he's my son
bring him here
he's not home... why do you want him?
We've uncovered many spies recently
one's a teacher; Another's his pupil
Liu Yu-Te's a pupil of that school
we'll capture him and torture him
sir, our young master won't do such thing
yes! Please have mercy
how do you know he wouldn't?
Let's talk it over...
Dad...
Yu-te, run quickly... Yu-te
young master, run, run quickly...
Run quickly, young master
you want to rebel?
Yu-te, run quickly, run
He's innocent... my son
Liu Yu-Te, come up quickly
my son is innocent! My son
Change your clothes at once
everyone in school uniform will be arrested
wonder what's happened to my home?
You two try to find a hiding place first
we can find out later
right, let's go now
What has happened to my home?
Your home... your...
Tell me
all the houses in the street next
to your home have been cordoned off
what about my father?
Dad...
Don't be sad. It's the same for mine
I wish I had learned kung fu
instead of studying
so I could fight them
studies teach us right from wrong
what's the use of that?
We can't talk sense with the tartars
We can't stay in this town anymore
I heard that the martial arts headquarters is...
Shaolin temple
We're lucky that we made it
let's go straight on
Hey! Did you see a group of men riding by?
Why don't you answer me?
Go
Dismount and chase them
yes
these two must be traitors
one stay behind to watch the horses, others chase
yes
Hurry up
Go
Hurry up
Liu Yu-Te, mount it
Liu Yu-Te?
Liu Yu-Te, escape now. Go
don't let him get away
Liu Yu-Te, good luck
Please give me some water
Thank you, sir
how far is it to Shaolin temple?
It's not far, only up the mountain
but you look like you can't make it
I can... even if I have to crawl there
Sit down.
I don't think you can
Shaolin monks buy food here everyday
their cart is over there
Hurry up... do it orderly and quickly
get going, go
why is it so heavy?
Yes, I don't know why
go. You'll be punished if you're late
let's go, quick
push harder, harder, go
Hurry up, park the cart there
come and lend a hand, everybody
why are you standing there?
Come here to help, hurry
take this to the kitchen. Be quick
Why are you so slow? Hurry up, hurry
What's wrong? What's the matter...
What's that man doing there?
Stay calm, he can still be saved
bring him inside. I'll tell the Abbot
Sir, the Abbot would like to see you
thank you
this temple is not a sanctuary
you're spiteful and emotional
so you are unfit to stay in the temple
you're recovering, please leave soon
I made a lot efforts coming here
I won't leave
don't be rude
splendid. Since you are here...
It means you've affinity with Buddha
brother Abbot, you mustn't make exceptions
he arrived here in a coma
but woke up after 10 days
perseverance to buddhism
warrants his admittance
Dharma also came to the east
with such perseverance
and laid the foundation of Shaolin
what are your opinions, brothers?
You're right, brother Abbot
thank you Abbot
Morning, sir
morning, sir
morning
morning, sir
morning
San Te, San Te
morning, Abbot
how long have you been here?
Over a year
are you unable to endure destitution?
No, not that, but...
Don't hide anything from the Buddha
before I came here, I heard
Shaolin's the headquarters of kung fu
but for the past year, I only cleaned
I haven't seen any kung fu
you can learn kung fu if you want to
any monk here can learn among the 35 chambers
as long as they want to
if you don't tell us, who know you want to learn?
Why do you want to learn kung fu?
Honestly, Abbot
before I came here, I saw the people
oppressed by tyrannical rule
if they are able to learn kung fu
they could defend themselves
and combat enemies. Therefore...
Have mercy, San Te
Buddhists shouldn't bear such thought
don't mention it again
I won't be shaken
and I won't mention it again no matter right or wrong
Abbot
can I still learn kung fu if I have such thought?
There're 35 Shaolin martial arts chamber
which chamber do you want to start?
Which is the most advanced?
The top chamber, of course
then I'll start from the top
Abbot
behold, the Buddha says
emptiness is the eternal five
no sight, sound, smell, taste, sense
the five flavours dull the taste
the five tones deafen the ear
the five colours blind the eye
it can also not be seen
but it won't pass away
being at one is eternal
but all things will come to you
without wisdom... without...
Leave
no wisdom, no gain
gaining is not continuant
all men will come to me one
for there lies rest
and happiness and peace
it's invisible and inaudible
and it's inexhaustible
can you hear the sound of bells?
The heart is calm. We hear nothing
How often do you recite the sutras?
Go away
Abbot, I came to learn martial arts
get out
Big brother, no one learns martial arts at the top chamber
this is the most advanced field
you won't understand
big brother
I'm willing to start from the bottom
San Te, cross the pond to enter dining hall
yes
Brother, this is the 35th chamber?
Shut up. You starve if you're late
Pure body is light, steps are stable
don't enter the hall if you're dirty
How dare you enter this dining hall?
Abbot, I want to...
Have congee?
Come with me
Stand on the wood
jump
turn around
eat
Get up, you're hopeless
clean all the pottery and cutlery
Wall is low, power of Buddha is high
he's fallen into it
don't laugh, he's only a novice
enter the dining hall
yes
San Te, you're terrific...
Concentrate. You'll find a way
keep practicing day and night. Go
Stop
wood drifts, its buoyancy is limited
harder you step,
faster it sinks
San Te
yes
throw the plate hard into water
The plate sinks down in water
just like the wood you stepped upon
I keep the plate in motion, balanced
similarly, step fast, balance body
uniformity of mind
brings uniformity of manoeuvre
you must keep this point in mind
Strength, balance, speed
Strength, balance, speed. Right
Abbot, I...
Go
I beg you to teach me, master
34th chamber is specialized to strengthen arms
fist, palm, knife, sword, pole, spear
all depend on arm strength. Look...
This is the basic process
carry the water up the slope
pour it down to keep it flowing
remember,
arms must be straight
you should carry water everyday
to build up arm strength. Go now
yes
I didn't think you'd make it so soon
San Te, don't help others when they practice
it'll only ruin them
yes
you've violated our rule. Leave...
Abbot...
Go! Go to the 33rd chamber
thank you, Abbot
this chamber is comparatively easier
whenever you hear me knock the wood
strike the gong
Abbot, I'm here to learn kung fu, not...
Don't misjudge the bamboo poles. Wisdom
yes
The hammer weighs 10 catties
it is fitted into a 12-ft pole
a 12-ft pole and 10-catty hammer
now weighs 120 catties
ho much can your wrists bear?
I'm willing to try
Now is 12-ft, add on 2 more feet
Ready
Keep practicing
My respects to the Abbot
you've left the wrist room?
Yes, the Abbot said I could leave
good. You have been working very hard since you joined
as a reward for your diligence
you'll be in charge of sutra room
thank you, Abbot
Brother Abbot, San Te is ambitious
he's not like our Buddhist brothers
well, it's peaceful here in this temple
but outside it's turbulent
we may need someone like him
Please guide me, Abbot
Stand between the two burning incense
yes
Anyone practicing martial arts
must be sharp-eyed. Watch the lamp
When the lamp oscillates...
Your eyes should follow
but remember
your head must not move.
Start
Told you not to move your head. Again
Right, the target has disappeared
but still, the eyes shouldn't move
eyes be bright, limbs be nimble
this is the way to do it
yes
turn around
San Te, hit the reflecting blocks
Since I hosted here for 6 years, you're my most outstanding pupil
thank you, Abbot
"head chamber"
Continue
Don't lower your head. Stand up
hands on your waist
use your head to hit the sand bags
then burn incense before the Buddha
yes
Again
Get up
Abbot, I...
Collapsing so quickly? Get up now
continue. Go on
Abbot
San Te. If you have not gone thru two years of hard training
you would not able to pass this alley
San Te, head is the most important part
and it is also the last phase of training
after going through it
you can learn fighting and weapons
Offer the incense
Use your strength to hit it. Get up
come on, get up
You've set a new record. You've completed the 10 chambers
and learned the basic skills in 25 months' time
this is the first record ever happened in Shaolin
I can't do it without the teachers
as of now, you can select any chambers to learn fists
sword, stick and other skills
yes
justice Abbot
I'll make him head of Dharma house
San Te, greet these two heads
yes
Stop
Continue
San Te
"Leg chamber"
Abbot
San Te, very good
"Sword chamber"
Turn around faster
Good fellow
San Te
San Te, it's commendable of you
to master all 35 chambers' kung fu
in only 5 years
now I'll make you deputy Abbot of
any of the 35 chambers
brother Abbot, San Te's post is high enough
as he's been promoted 8 times in 5 years
with his present skill
he's qualified to be deputy Abbot
brother Abbot, Shaolin arts has existed for 1000 years
we mustn't make a hasty decision
in brother's opinion...
Let him pick any weapon to fight with me
if he succeeds, he can be an Abbot
you heard what he said
justice Abbot wants to compete with you
what do you think?
I dare not
it's my idea. If you win
you can take charge of any chamber
excuse me then, justice Abbot
Watch out
Thank you, justice Abbot. I've lost
you may challenge me any time
San Te, how many times have I tapped you?
17 times
I could've hurt you with the blade
You're right
I'll continue with my practice
Brother Abbot, I think he'll never win
not really
What weapon is San Te using?
A three-jointed bar made by himself
Good, that move was not bad
go on
Abbot, are you alright?
San Te, I still have my weapon
Excuse me
brother Abbot
San Te can take charge of any chamber
San Te, choose to take charge of
any of the 35 chambers except
the top chamber. Your buddhism
attainment is not advanced enough
Abbot
I've not yet made up my mind
never mind. I'll give you 3 days
thank you, Abbot
there're only 35 chambers in Shaolin
there isn't a 36th chamber
I know. I'd like to create it
this 36th chamber is...
It's a pity Shaolin martial arts
is confined solely to the temple
it should be taught widely to all
that's my idea for the new chamber
to teach martial arts to laymen
we don't involve in worldly affairs
nor do we admit secular pupils
forget it
Abbot, this affects the handing down
of Shaolin martial arts to posterity
please let me enroll promising youths
and train them in the 36th chamber
nonsense, how dare you talk back?
I don't mean to
shut up!
I must ask you to reconsider, Abbot
justice Abbot
yes
our pupil San Te should be punished
yes
San Te, you've violated our rule
you have to collect contributions
don't return unless the book is full. Agree?
Yes. Abbot, I deserve punishment
leave tomorrow morning
Master, you want to pray for chiang tai?
They all died
and they were buried in east cemetery
go there and pray for them
Uncle wei, may you rest in peace
we will complete your mission
hung hsi-kuan
hung hsi-kuan, I knew you'd be here
to bury your accomplices
run
go...
See how you can escape
good! I'll kill you one after another
go ahead and try
Tang San-Yao, you're so malicious
your vice will be punished
scram, bloody monk
master, please stay out of this
so you're an accomplice
Tang San-Yao, remember 7 years ago?
You confiscated my school and my shop
and kill my whole family?
You're Liu Yu-Te, a fugitive! Get him
Go help your brothers
okay!
You're a Buddhist, show mercy
even Buddha has to conquer evil
a monk should not kill
a monk cannot but I can. I'll do it
Tang San-Yao, you've killed my men
I'll stab you 1,000 times
Merciful Buddha
Thank god. Today, our martyrs
can see you lying dead here
master, I want to learn martial arts
please accept me as your pupil
good. I've come from Shaolin
to enroll promising youths
hsi-kuan, is Tien Ta still in canton?
Yes
his hand is stained with han's blood
we must eliminate him at all costs
we'll plan well
let's find a hideout first
don't act rashly
do you know of other ambitious youth?
Yes, tung chien-chin is another
tung chien-chin, commander ordered you to
make a batch of wheels
And deliver them within one month
I can't, it'll take one year
one year? Are you turning me down?
Do you want to join the dead?
Want my help?
I'll teach you to be smarter
Beat him up
Are you going to do it or not?
Not over my dead body
It is better to use the haft
Help...
Do you still want the wheels made?
No, no
damn you!
Good! Good
Master, master
Master... let me follow you
why?
I admire you. Please teach me
please take me as your pupil
tung chien-chin, what's wrong with you?
You said you won't admire anyone
and will challenge even the gods?
Why are you kowtowing to a monk now?
What do you know? He's not a monk
he's a bodhisattva
he only said several words
and I scared the tartars away
so he's a living bodhisattva?
I'm only a monk from Shaolin temple
I taught you to avoid direct contact
they've learned kung fu and you haven't
using a heavy weapon slows you down
and puts you at a disadvantage
right
lu ah-tsai, are you convinced now?
Master, it makes sense
Lu ah-tsai, can you move?
Lu ah-tsai, don't make hasty moves
master, I'm convinced...
Master, I'm convinced
are you sure now?
I am, I'm convinced
master, please come in for some tea
Master, I'm really convinced
How did Tang San-Yao die?
You still haven't found out yet?
He was chopped by a knife
I only want the man who chopped him
yes, we're investigating
kill all suspects
yes
You must be on the alert and don't follow the footsteps of Tang San-Yao
yes
this is General Tien Ta's residence
he patrols the city every day
and he must pass through this street
when he goes to the city gates
there are shops on both sides of the street
so made it difficult for us to get him
Any households on this street?
Yes
there is a rice-Miller's shop
back to back with general's residence
how many people are living there?
There seems to be only one person
"Miller six"
Sir...
Merciful Buddha
sir, I...
Master,
no one come for offerings this late
Master,
how come you are acting like a bandit? Go away...
What do you mean by that?
Sir, please excuse me
what do you want?
May I know your name, sir?
My father died...
Without telling me my name
so I have no name
I started milling rice when I was six
so they call me Chong Mi-Liu
I'm San Te. I'm from Shaolin temple
people say that monks from Shaolin
are excellent at kung fu. No wonder...
I've practiced for several years
having milled rice for many years...
I also have a pair of strong feet
do you want to try them?
I've drunk a bit too much today
but your footwork's not bad
let's go in for a drink. Let's go
Chong Mi-Liu, you can't stay here much longer
why not?
Very soon, something big will happen
in the general's residence
What is it?
General Tien Ta's going to die here
how can you say something like that?
You aren't afraid of being executed?
Leave here at once, will you?
I don't care whether you come from
Shaolin or linshao temple
please just leave. I beg you
tartars killed so many people
don't you want to fight back?
I'm only a rice Miller. Even if I do...
What can I do? I'd rather drink
people continue to suffer because
too many people have that attitude
you'd put it more plainly
I want to borrow your place to deal with Tien Ta
no... if you do...
I won't be able to stay here anymore
don't worry. I'll take you to Shaolin
Go... hurry... go... Come here, on your knees
Commander Cheng, we caught them
near the cemetery
kill them all
yes
stop
commander Cheng, I killed Tang San-Yao
not them
you? A monk?
How did you kill him?
With this
take him
yes
Where did you learn it?
In Shaolin temple
Report to the general
yes
Master, we're outnumbered. So many people
yes, there're so many of them
everyday they wake me up early, so annoying
Chong Mi-Liu, could you please keep quiet?
No, I can't. I'm Chong Mi-Liu
this is flour
General Tien, Chief Tang and commander Cheng are famous
of their kung fu in canton. Their failure this time is because...
If more monks are here...
There will be a rebellion in canton?
Yes...
Tomorrow morning, I'll bring some men to capture him
even if I have to go to Shaolin
Go, go at once... run
Give me a sword
You, a monk, joining the rebels
A Buddhist has to conquer evil
how many lives have you taken?
Yes, I've killed many, but never a monk
"The 36th chamber"
Stop
Twist and turn around