Arsenal Military Academy
Episode 01
In 1911,
when the Revolution of 1911 broke out,
the Qing Government quickly collapsed.
Yuan Shikai, the leader of the Beiyang Army,
soon rose to power.
The nation was suffered from political unrest,
and the public was in panic.
Western powers continued their oppression
and the bandits were rampant.
New schools were established all over the country.
Under such circumstances,
the Feng'an Government received donations from
a large number of patriots and agreed to
reopen Arsenal Military Academy
in the hope of cultivating patriotic soldiers.
Our story
begins here...
Breaking news!
Arsenal Military Academy reopened!
Breaking news!
Arsenal Military Academy reopened!
Breaking news!
Arsenal Military Academy reopened!
Breaking news!
Arsenal Military Academy reopened!
We should be the next.
Shen Junshan.
Yes!
It's time to get off.
Here, take your belongings.
This way, this way.
Be careful.
Hurry up.
Thanks.
Xiaojun!
What took you so long?
I thought you wouldn't come.
Here I am now.
Are you sure about this?
You have to make up your mind.
Once you cut it,
there's no coming back.
Arsenal Military Academy isn't a place for fun.
I didn't prepare a plan B either.
Xie Liangchen.
Yes!
It's your turn.
I'm sorry.
Thanks.
Xie Liangchen!
Name.
Xie Liangchen.
Age.
19.
OK.
Take off your clothes and lie down.
Doctor,
may I keep my clothes on?
What's wrong?
I'm a bit shy.
You're a grown man.
Don't be like a girl.
I've never undressed in front of others.
Cut the crap. Take off.
Doctor,
please do me a favor.
What now? You don't want to pass?
No, I...
Then get out now.
Don't waste my time.
Doctor, I...
Get out, get out.
Did you pass?
Really?
How did you make that?
I had my ways.
Let's go.
This place is creepy.
I'm a bit scared.
That's because you're guilty.
Come on.
Let's go somewhere else.
Where to?
Just follow me.
Excuse me, coming through.
Flowers, fresh flowers.
Cigarettes, fruit, and candies.
Sir, would you like some flowers?
Cigarettes, fruit, and candies.
You...you don't know her?
Why do you take me here?
The superstar Qu Manting.
What? You scared?
I joined an all men's academy.
This club is cake.
You're the best.
Did you also come to see that star?
No, she's my friend.
Qu Manting is your friend?
What? We can't be friends?
Yes.
Sure.
Are you really close?
Of course we are. Why would I lie?
Come on, let's go inside.
Let's go.
How did you know each other?
We grew up together.
You grew up with a superstar?
Let us in.
We're here to interview Ms. Qu.
Excuse me, please be quiet.
Please be quiet.
Everyone, Ms. Qu
is doing her makeup.
You can ask me your questions first.
Excuse me,
how long does Ms. Qu Manting plan to
stay in Shunyuan this time?
How long will her show in Paramo last?
Yes.
It's said that Mr. Shen and Ms. Qu
were childhood sweethearts.
Is this true?
Yes, please answer the question.
Please tell us.
We're extremely honored
that Ms. Qu is able to find time
to come to our club
and perform on stage.
On behalf of the club,
I'd like to extend my sincerest welcome and thanks.
Her performance
will last three days.
I'm sorry, sir.
This is the dressing room.
Authorized personnel only.
I see.
Where's the bathroom?
That way.
Down the hall.
Thanks.
Shunyuan is her hometown.
She's never done such commercial performances elsewhere,
but Shunyuan is different.
She's willing to make an exception for her hometown.
- Yes. That's right. - Right.
As for why she's back,
how long she can stay,
and her relationship
with Mr. Shen...
Yes, what's their relationship?
I'm afraid you have to ask her yourself.
I don't know the answer, either.
How old are you?
I'm asking you.
Are you deaf or what?
Stop right there.
You like me, don't you?
It's no big deal. Just admit it.
I'm used to men's affection.
I don't even know you.
Why would I like you?
You don't know me?
You're good.
You should be an actor.
I swear I do not know you.
Then why did you follow me to the ladies' room?
You look young.
How could you do this at your age?
Are you an adult?
I'm sorry. This is a misunderstanding.
Stop there!
Misunderstanding?
For what?
Ms. Qu...
For you stalked me and tried to peep at me?
Ms. Qu, are you in there?
Did you take photos?
-Ms. Qu. -Give me the camera!
Delete them!
I don't have a camera.
Give it to me now.
How could you attack me?
I attacked you. So what?
I knew you did it.
Give me the camera.
Stop it, or I'll fight back.
Then do it.
Hit me if you dare.
I told you it was a misunderstanding.
You're such a shrew.
You hit me and call me a shrew?
Ms. Qu!
You're dead!
You bastard! Stop right there.
Ms. Qu!
Bastard!
Ms. Qu.
- Stop there! Don't take photos! - Ms. Qu,
I have a question for you.
Enough.
Stop taking photos.
Here's your wine, sir.
OK, a moment, please.
Here's your wine.
Xiaojun, let's go.
I said I'll
introduce Manting to you.
Ladies and gentlemen,
dear friends,
good evening.
Welcome to Club Paramo.
I'm sure tonight...
Come, let's go have a look.
You all came for the same person.
Then ladies and gentlemen,
please give a big round of applause
to welcome our superstar of the night
Ms. Qu Manting to sing for us.
Xiaojun, we should leave.
We just came here.
Don't you want to meet Manting?
No, I just...
She's out, she's out.
Moonlight reflects the loneliness of the night
Fingertips bring out the sadness of the keys
Gorgeous dance shoes are locked in the window
And you sing alone in the wind
Memories become blur under the street light
Colors fade from the image
I keep wandering in the dreams
I don't know the way out
Tango under the moonlight before dawn
I only want you to hold my hands
Don't say anything that will break my heart
Let us keep this night in our mind
Tango under the moonlight before dawn
I only want you to follow my lead
Enjoy this brief moment before separation
Wish time could stop here and now
- Good! - Bravo! - Great!
Thanks.
Thank you.
Is she really a star?
She sang like a crow.
What are you looking at?
What's wrong?
Was I wrong?
I don't think she deserved her fame.
So rude!
Where are your manners?
Hey you, show some respect!
Right, so rude!
How could you say that?
You have no manners at all.
Your voice isn't pleasant,
but
I have to say you're good-looking.
You're a star, right?
Would you like to
drink with me tonight?
Sorry, sir.
I'm not a social girl.
You asked the wrong person.
I...
Who is it that dares
to make a scene here?
Boss,
it's Gu Zongtang's son.
Who?
The vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior.
And the grandson of the Director of the Education Department, Hu Liuweng.
Let go!
Commander Hu, Hu Yunsheng's nephew.
Are you nuts?
General Xu's brother-in-law.
Boss, don't poke the bear.
Go.
Call young master.
Yes.
Let go of me!
You pervert!
I'll show you
what a pervert can do!
Let go!
Let go of me!
Bastard! Let me go!
Let me...let...
Stop it!
Stop!
Help!
Let me down, you pig!
Isn't her your friend? Shouldn't you do something?
I... What could I do?
Manager Huang didn't do anything.
Then you just stand and watch
that perv take her away?
What should I do?
I don't know what to do.
Stop it! Stop! Stop taking photos!
Let go!
Help! Help me!
Please help me!
Help me!
What? You want to play the hero?
Stop it!
Save it.
You disgusting pig!
Let me down!
-Let me down! -You stay, I'll go.
Oh my god!
Let me down, you pig!
Wait.
Let her go.
You!
You two are partners?
No!
You followed me to the bathroom,
and he kidnapped me.
You're a team!
I told you we weren't.
I'm here to help you.
Cut the crap.
Let me down, both of you!
Coming through.
Step aside. Stand straight.
What's wrong?
Step back. Step back.
I'll kill you!
Are you hurt?
I'm hurt.
Let me see.
They ganged up against me.
They're partners!
I'm not his partner.
I can prove that.
You two even held each other!
Don't try to deny it!
I swear I'm really not his partner!
You're still denying it?
You...
Captain He.
Mr. Shen.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Protecting every citizen in town
is the police's responsibility.
Mr. Shen, don't worry,
criminals will be brought to justice.
Thanks.
Then please
take care of the rest here.
I'll bring Ms. Qu back first.
What's your attitude?
You tell me!
What are you doing?
Do you have a problem with me?
Listen,
you can't let them go.
Bye-bye!
What?
Your family is powerful, right?
Tell them now. They'll be scared.
Well, look,
I never rely on my family. I'm self-dependent.
Unless I'm desperate.
You're desperate now.
I can beat 10 people.
There's more than 10.
Hey,
let's teach them a lesson for Mr. Shen.
Beat them!
What did you say?
Arrested by the police?
Yes.
Yanzhen had an accident in Paramo.
It was a misunderstanding.
An accident?
He just came to Shunyuan,
and now he's in prison.
He won't cease causing me trouble
as long as he can breathe.
Then Yanzhen...
Let him rot in prison.
So we'll
leave him there?
Of course not!
He's my only son.
If something happens to him,
our family line will be cut off.
Leave him there?
What were you thinking?
What are you waiting for?
Go bring him back now!
Look,
it was a trivial matter,
but you had to make it big.
And now,
all powerful figures in Shunyuan
know that
the new Vice Governor of Feng'an,
Gu Zongtang's son is a troublemaker.
He's locked up in prison soon after he came to Shunyuan.
When the day breaks,
the Gu family
will become a laughing stock in town.
Captain He.
You have an air of command.
Two bamboos.
Mr. Gu,
we failed to recognize you.
It's our fault.
It's a misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding?
I don't think so.
I remember
you said that criminals would be
brought to justice.
Well...
I had no choice.
I ran into Ms. Qu
in the big crowd.
I admired her charm
and meant to treat her to dinner
while discussing life and whatnot.
Then what happened?
You locked me up in a cell.
Can you make it up to me?
Please calm down, Mr. Gu.
I was deceived by others
and offended you.
How come a mannerless punk
is on the moral high ground?
Would you like to be imprisoned again?
Think carefully whose side you are on.
I'm sorry, Mr. Gu.
It's my fault.
Please have mercy on me
and spare my life.
From now on,
your wish is my command.
You're too kind. We got off to a bad start,
but we've become friends.
Thank you for your forgiveness.
Now that we're friends,
I want you to convey a message to...
What's his name?
Shen...
Shen Tingbai.
Yeah him.
Do you think you can do it?
What...what's the message?
It's OK if you can't do it.
I can.
No problem.
I quit.
I can't win anyway.
You've won!
Mr. Gu, you've won.
What are you waiting for?
Mr. Gu's won.
Pay up.
Hurry. Hurry up.
Take out the money.
Mr. Gu, here's your money.
You play this simply for fun, don't you?
The wager is so small.
Hand over your money. Hurry.
All of it.
Mr. Gu,
thanks to Commander Zhang and Vice Minister Gu,
we're well paid.
Our salaries are high.
We often play big.
Please accept it, Mr. Gu.
Alright.
This can be used for his
medical treatment.
You're so kind, Mr. Gu.
I don't need it.
When can I leave?
Anytime as you wish.
So mean.
We were cellmates after all.
Mr. Gu, this...
Captain,
Mr. Gu's men are waiting for him.
Mr. Gu,
please.
I'm done playing with you.
Gotta go.
- This is mine. - It's mine. - It's mine.
Enough. It's mine.
Captain He.
I believe we're friends now, right?
Yes, of course.
We're friends.
Friends should be honest and
loyal to each other, right?
Don't forget to bring my message
to that Shen guy, every word of it.
Of course.
Thank you.
Captain He.
They say strangers shouldn't challenge locals.
We've learned our lesson.
But take this as a reminder that
the locals may be strong,
but the strangers aren't some pushovers.
A fire at the city gate
brings disaster to the fish in the moat.
You'd better take care.
Yes.
I know what I should do.
What the heck is this?
Captain,
we were used by them.
I know that!
Master, Yanzhen is back.
Yanzhen.
Stop there.
Master,
look at young master's face.
It's all bruised.
Those Shunyuan people are rogue.
How dare they use violence!
He deserved it.
They should've beaten him
harder than that.
Look at you.
You already caused so much trouble in Peking.
Back then,
others respected me.
But now,
I'm practically
expelled to this place.
Zhang Xihou, Li Tingchang, and Shen Bonian
won't follow my orders anymore.
You failed to understand the situation
and continued to abuse your power,
cause trouble,
and humiliate me.
Stupid! Utterly stupid!
Are you done?
I need to take shower.
You punk!
Bastard!
Master.
What have I done to have you as my son?
Calm down, dad.
It's not like
you can put me back.
Don't get too angry.
Bastard!
Mr. Zhu, bring my dad some tea
- to calm him down. - Come back!
You little brat!
Master.
Look at him! Look what he's done!
If I knew he'd be like this,
I'd let him die there.
I must do something.
If he continues to be like this,
he'll get into huge trouble someday.
I've pulled some strings.
I'll send him
to Arsenal Military Academy in a few days.
I thought it was closed.
That's what the Japanese said. You believe them?
Besides,
Zhang Xihou's a hard nut to crack.
Arsenal Military Academy
won't pamper any student.
Let him be disciplined
so that he'll cause less trouble.
I apologize
for what happened today.
I knew he wasn't an ordinary person,
yet I asked you to handle him.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
It doesn't matter.
I did what I should do.
My father and Vice Director Gu are acquaintances.
I'll
handle the rest of the matter.
You won't be implicated.
You're too kind, Mr. Shen.
Is there anything else, Captain He?
Mr. Gu
asked me to convey a message to you.
What is it?
He thanked you for
what you did to him today.
He heard you're a well-known figure in town,
and he's looking forward to
meeting you again in the future.
Anything else?
He...also said...
Ms...
Ms. Qu's skin is so soft.
Brother.
I'm a student at Arsenal Military Academy now.
I promise
I'll become an excellent soldier.
I won't let you down.
Take care of yourself.
Go back.
Take care.
So grand!
Hello.
You must be new here.
I'm Xie...
I'm Xie Liangchen.
Hello.
I'm Huang Song.
I'm from Jinan, Shandong.
Why did you come all the way here?
I fled my hometown
and enlisted in the army.
I fought in the war
and won merits.
Then I was ordered to come here.
Wow, so you fought in the war?
I barely touched the gun.
I ran too slowly.
When I arrived, the enemies were all gone.
The enemies were gone.
That means you had won.
These are all yours?
Yes, it's a lot.
Why did you bring so many things?
They're expensive here,
so I brought my own.
You even brought a pot?
We can eat in the canteen.
What?
We have a canteen?
I thought we had to cook ourselves.
Go away, you bumpkin!
Get lost, beggars!
What did you say?
You heard me.
Get out of my sight!
Come back.
How dare...
Never mind.
Let it go.
Listen to me,
in this Academy,
if you're too soft, they'll bully you.
It's OK.
My dad often tells me
hardship is a blessing in disguise.
Let's go.
OK.
Hello, everyone.
Last time, they caused so much trouble,
yet I made it go away in two days.
They hold those crappy guns
and think they can scare us.
Last month on my birthday,
my old man gave me two Mausers.
Really?
- You have them now? - Is it true?
Let us have a look.
Show us the gun.
Not now.
Why not?
Take it out!
You are so mean.
Hey, how about this?
After the registration,
I'll hold a banquet in Deyue Restaurant.
Join me if you're interested.
Then you can play with my gun.
Deal.
We can have fun.
Sure.
Hello, everyone.
Put it here.
Is he the one
who scratched our car just now?
That's a treasure.
MP 18.
- Its rate of fire is 400 bullets per minute. - Idiot.
The firing range is 150 meters.
It's light and easy to use,
but it's a little expensive.
A little expensive.
Our school is rich.
You know so much.
I've never used it before.
I wish I could use it
to shoot a few rounds.
You will have the chance.
Hey, bumpkin.
Ignore him.
My stuff is a bit heavy,
but it has everything
I...
I'm talking to you, bumpkin.
Are you blind?
Who's the bumpkin?
He asked me who the bumpkin is.
Take a look.
Look, who's dressed more like a bumpkin?
You know what,
you should be grateful
that I didn't call you untouchable, got it?
What's the matter?
Your trolley scratched our car just now.
You hit us with your car.
Look,
let's revisit the facts.
You put the trolley in the middle of the road.
I drove past it
and hit on it
We're both responsible.
Look,
we'll pay for your broken things.
What's broken?
Is it this basin? This one?
You know what,
in Feng'an,
there are less than 10 cars similar to mine.
You scratched my car,
and the paint was off.
Can you afford a new one?
I don't need to tell you the price.
Judging by your look,
there's no way you could afford it.
Hey, how about this?
I'll be lenient with you.
You only need to kneel down and kowtow
while saying,
¡°Dad, I'm sorry¡±.
Then we're even.
You've crossed the line.
Now you're quiet.
Can you afford it?
Well,
accept your fate if you can't.
People like you want to be commanders?
Just go home and farm!
Bumpkin.
A bumpkin is better than a traitor.
What did you say?
Aren't you wearing a badge of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce?
Are you Japanese?
If you aren't, then you must be a traitor.
Excuse me?
What? Am I wrong?
Why are you mad if I'm not wrong?
I...
Liangchen,
just ignore them.
Sorry.
That's it?
I...
Someone scratched your damn car
and you asked him to kneel.
You hit me.
You think an apology is enough?
Then what do you want?
Kneel down and kowtow.
Say ¡°Master, I'm sorry¡±,
then I'll forgive you.
Shen Junshan,
if it not for your father and brother,
I wouldn't be so nice to you.
You should know I'm not scared of you.
Apologizing for your mistake
is natural.
When you lectured others,
you had so much to say.
Now it's my turn,
you want me to cut you some slack.
OK.
Today,
for the sake of Shen Junshan,
I'll let you go.
You'd better behave yourself.
Stop.
Wenzhong.
Shen Junshan!
Your matter is over,
but mine isn't.
I asked you to kowtow. You think it's a joke?
Hey you, I'll kill you!
Junshan, do you know him?
Are you familiar with him?
I'm also familiar with the stray dogs who often come
to my house for food.
Look, when others are stronger, he becomes weak.
Look at him.
What are you doing? Go back in line.
Stand straight!
What are you doing?
Stand straight!
Go back in line!
Stand straight!
You look energetic.
Who participated in the fight?
Step forward.
Are you stepping forward or not?
Be a man and step out here!
Yes!
You!
And you?
I didn't do anything.
You were with him, right?
Your friend was in a fight, but you just stood there and watched?
You call yourself a friend?
On the battlefield,
will you also stand there and watch your friend get shot?
Step forward!
For those who fought,
carry your luggage
and run 50 laps.
50 laps?
Sir,
my luggage is a bit heavy.
Are you joking with me?
I...I dare not.
You came for training
or you moved your entire house here?
You even brought a pot?
Do you want to be a chef?
No, sir.
On the battlefield, your gear is your life.
Look at you.
A bunch of good-for-nothings.
All losers!
I don't know
why I should waste my time
on you people.
But don't worry.
Now that you're here,
I'll take good care of you.
Now,
while they run 50 laps,
the rest of you
carry your luggage
and run 30 laps.
Gather in front of the dormitory building
in two hours.
Those who can't finish on time
will have no food or bed.
Go to the training ground now!
Sir.
My car...
Your car what?
Carry your pot and luggage
and start running now!
Yes.
Sir, can we talk in private?
Sir,
this is Vice Minister Gu, Gu Zongtang's son.
Here's a massage from Commander Liu.
Please be easy on him.
Hello everyone.
I'm Gu Yanzhen.
What's this moron doing here?
Who is this?
Who is he?
Guards!
Hang him up on the training ground!
Yes.
Sir, it's from Commander Liu.
He's Vice Minister Gu's son.
I don't care about your background.
In this place,
you have only one status.
You're all reservists.
From now on,
who else dares to
bring up their families
will be severely punished!