1 00:01:54,200 --> 00:01:57,239 A miIitary mystery that has Iasted for 2000 years 2 00:02:22,840 --> 00:02:25,639 Twelve years after Gaozu of Han's death¤ 3 00:02:25,760 --> 00:02:28,559 the grand tutor Liu Xuan took his students 4 00:02:28,680 --> 00:02:31,479 to the site of the Hongmen Banquet 5 00:02:31,600 --> 00:02:34,479 to look at the place where Gaozu outwitted Xiang Yu. 6 00:03:19,680 --> 00:03:25,319 Emperor Gaozu had a great reputation and authority 7 00:03:25,440 --> 00:03:29,119 His civiI officiaIs were aII very taIented 8 00:03:29,240 --> 00:03:32,719 His miIitary officiaIs were aII heroes 9 00:03:32,840 --> 00:03:34,799 Look! Why are there are no characters on these tabIets? 10 00:03:34,920 --> 00:03:36,719 That's odd 11 00:03:36,840 --> 00:03:38,919 Start preparing for the memoriaI ceremony 12 00:03:39,040 --> 00:03:41,959 Don't Worry about those tabIets. Let's go 13 00:03:44,040 --> 00:03:49,439 Gaozu cornered Xiang Yu With a cIever pIan 14 00:03:49,560 --> 00:03:55,039 He mobiIized his forces to Xianyang Which Was unparaIIeIed in the WorId 15 00:03:55,160 --> 00:03:58,439 by ambushing Xiang Yu on aII sides in the end 16 00:03:58,560 --> 00:04:00,959 Gaozu thoroughIy beat Xiang Yu 17 00:04:01,080 --> 00:04:06,079 and forced him to commit suicide by the Wujiang River... 18 00:04:06,200 --> 00:04:08,959 Tutor? Whose memoriaI tabIets are these? 19 00:04:10,160 --> 00:04:16,079 How dare you raise such a impertinent question WhiIe I'm taIking! 20 00:04:16,200 --> 00:04:20,999 Hurry up! Are the sacrificiaI offerings for the ceremony ready yet? 21 00:04:21,120 --> 00:04:22,519 Yes, sir 22 00:04:24,800 --> 00:04:29,159 Tutor, where shouId Emperor Gaozu sit? 23 00:04:31,400 --> 00:04:34,359 This is the resuIt of not paying attention in my cIass 24 00:04:35,040 --> 00:04:37,679 The monarch shouId face south 25 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:40,679 Xiang Yu used to caII himseIf the monarch back in the day 26 00:04:40,800 --> 00:04:43,239 So he sureIy faces south 27 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:47,799 Then Gaozu couId onIy face north, 28 00:04:47,920 --> 00:04:51,639 since it was impossibIe to sit next to Xiang Yu 29 00:04:56,040 --> 00:04:59,119 Come here now and prepare to bow down. Hurry up 30 00:05:04,080 --> 00:05:08,279 Your majesty Gaozu, we are here to saIute you 31 00:05:10,080 --> 00:05:12,639 A ghost! 32 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,919 I don't mean to meddIe 33 00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:34,119 It's just that I saw you paying tribute to the wrong direction 34 00:05:34,240 --> 00:05:37,079 So I feeI I have to... 35 00:05:40,760 --> 00:05:42,439 Oh, you're a human being 36 00:05:44,640 --> 00:05:50,479 Who are you? You don't think Gaozu shouId face north? 37 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:06,079 This is the memoriaI tabIet for Gaozu 38 00:06:08,120 --> 00:06:12,279 Sir! Then whose memoriaI tabIets are those behind Gaozu's? 39 00:06:12,400 --> 00:06:15,759 They are the most important peopIe in Gaozu's Iife 40 00:06:15,880 --> 00:06:18,119 Then why are there no names on the tabIets? 41 00:06:18,240 --> 00:06:19,719 Right 42 00:06:20,960 --> 00:06:26,559 If possibIe, Emperor Gaozu wouId Iove to inscribe their names on them 43 00:06:27,400 --> 00:06:33,599 - Whose tabIet is that, opposite? - No one other than Xiang Yu 44 00:06:38,680 --> 00:06:43,239 Why did Gaozu make a tabIet for the biggest enemy in his Iife? 45 00:06:43,360 --> 00:06:45,159 That's nonsense! 46 00:06:46,360 --> 00:06:51,759 The story of Liu and Xiang shouId begin with the first time they met 47 00:06:58,240 --> 00:07:02,439 The first Qin Emperor planned to conduct the imperial court that day 48 00:07:02,560 --> 00:07:03,879 Since he gained independence through violence, 49 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:06,239 and since people were angry with his tyranny, 50 00:07:06,360 --> 00:07:10,639 the troops guarding him were extraordinarily vigilant 51 00:07:12,400 --> 00:07:15,559 Xiang Yu and his people pretended to be Qin officials 52 00:07:15,680 --> 00:07:17,999 and were prepared to assassinate the Qin Emperor 53 00:07:18,120 --> 00:07:19,599 Let's act 54 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:22,279 My Iord... 55 00:07:24,320 --> 00:07:26,679 Who are they? 56 00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:29,959 There's no time to Iose now 57 00:07:34,160 --> 00:07:35,759 Who are these others? 58 00:07:41,360 --> 00:07:42,959 Protect his majesty! 59 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:52,599 - Who is he? - Take the assassins! 60 00:08:15,440 --> 00:08:16,839 Fire! 61 00:08:23,440 --> 00:08:24,439 Your Majesty! 62 00:08:26,240 --> 00:08:28,079 Retreat! 63 00:08:29,400 --> 00:08:31,599 Even though the assassination attempt had failed, 64 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:35,159 Liu and Xiang formed an insurgent army together 65 00:08:35,280 --> 00:08:37,119 If King Huai of Chu hadn't sown discord between them, 66 00:08:37,240 --> 00:08:39,959 they might never have become enemies 67 00:08:40,080 --> 00:08:42,839 King Huai of Chu was just a temporary king 68 00:08:42,960 --> 00:08:45,999 How couId he manipuIate Liu and Xiang? 69 00:08:47,320 --> 00:08:50,199 As head of the insurgent army, 70 00:08:50,320 --> 00:08:53,039 King Huai knew that Liu and Xiang were quite ambitious 71 00:08:53,160 --> 00:08:55,479 Once Qin was defeated, 72 00:08:55,600 --> 00:08:58,479 he wouId be useIess and be eIiminated by them 73 00:08:58,600 --> 00:09:03,039 So he quickIy sought heIp from the three goddesses of war 74 00:09:03,160 --> 00:09:06,639 Goddess, pIease advise me how best to save my country 75 00:09:06,760 --> 00:09:10,679 Even though Xiang and Liu are fighting against Qin together now, 76 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:12,719 their powers have been fuIIy deveIoped 77 00:09:12,840 --> 00:09:15,959 They wiII both sureIy covet the Qin imperiaI seaI 78 00:09:16,080 --> 00:09:19,399 I offer a stratagem that benefits us in both situations 79 00:09:19,520 --> 00:09:21,479 You couId issue a decree: 80 00:09:21,600 --> 00:09:25,519 "Whoever takes the Qin capitaI Xianyang wiII be Lord of Qin" 81 00:09:25,640 --> 00:09:32,239 They wiII compete for that position so you may benefit from their infighting 82 00:09:42,920 --> 00:09:48,359 Three days after issuing the decree, Xiang and Liu jointIy defeat the Qin army 83 00:09:53,240 --> 00:09:54,999 GeneraI Xiang Bo is here! 84 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:59,759 Jin Hu has aIready taken 1 00,000 reinforcements to outfIank us 85 00:09:59,880 --> 00:10:03,679 They have set off and wiII be here within three hours 86 00:10:04,880 --> 00:10:07,479 If we're outfIanked at the front and back, we wiII definiteIy Iose 87 00:10:07,600 --> 00:10:11,239 We have to take Chengyang before they come. Otherwise... 88 00:10:11,360 --> 00:10:13,639 GeneraI Liu Bang wiII be here any minute 89 00:10:13,760 --> 00:10:16,359 Long Ju, pass my orders to him 90 00:10:25,600 --> 00:10:28,679 Xiang Yu has thousands of soIdiers. Why are we the spearhead? 91 00:10:28,800 --> 00:10:31,919 Fan Kuai, we are aIIies and there's no difference between us 92 00:10:32,040 --> 00:10:35,439 Xiao He, why do we have to obey Xiang Yu? 93 00:10:35,560 --> 00:10:38,079 Xiahou Ying, he is the Ieader of our army 94 00:10:38,200 --> 00:10:40,919 He must have a reason to make us the spearhead 95 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:43,959 You don't need to go if you are afraid 96 00:10:44,080 --> 00:10:45,879 My Lord, I'm not afraid at aII 97 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:48,119 But I don't know about this one on my right! 98 00:10:48,240 --> 00:10:51,199 Fan Kuai, you've nearIy died many times anyway 99 00:10:55,400 --> 00:10:59,119 What is the oath of our insurgent army, brothers? 100 00:10:59,240 --> 00:11:01,839 Defeat the tyrannicaI Qin, save the peopIe! 101 00:11:01,960 --> 00:11:03,959 Where shaII we go after the war? 102 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:05,759 Back to our hometown! 103 00:11:05,880 --> 00:11:10,239 - What wiII we do when we return home? - Drink our IocaI brew! 104 00:11:30,680 --> 00:11:31,999 Fire! 105 00:12:00,680 --> 00:12:02,199 - Xiang Zhuang, do it for me - Yes 106 00:12:08,320 --> 00:12:09,559 Surround them! 107 00:12:28,520 --> 00:12:30,559 Liu Bang is seeking death by coming here 108 00:12:31,600 --> 00:12:33,679 Why hasn't Xiang Yu sent any reinforcements? 109 00:12:33,800 --> 00:12:36,039 ObviousIy, Xiang Yu wants us to die 110 00:12:37,360 --> 00:12:40,039 - Why don't you send out troops? - I'm waiting for one person 111 00:12:41,320 --> 00:12:45,479 He may controI the order, but we controI the war. Retreat! 112 00:12:45,600 --> 00:12:46,839 Retreat! 113 00:12:56,400 --> 00:12:58,159 They're trying to escape! 114 00:13:16,040 --> 00:13:17,599 GeneraI Jin Hu is here! 115 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:20,759 The person I'm waiting for is finaIIy here 116 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:29,759 Check the rear 117 00:13:34,440 --> 00:13:36,639 Damn it! It's a trap! 118 00:13:39,760 --> 00:13:41,639 We're ambushed! 119 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:47,119 GeneraI, Iook! 120 00:14:39,840 --> 00:14:42,319 - Lord Xiang - Go back! 121 00:15:43,080 --> 00:15:45,039 Have you heard of King of Huai's decree? 122 00:15:45,160 --> 00:15:47,799 Whoever enters Xianyang first wiII be Lord of Qin? 123 00:15:47,920 --> 00:15:49,959 I've heard about it 124 00:15:50,080 --> 00:15:52,399 Zhang Han Ieads the Iast troop of Qin's army 125 00:15:52,520 --> 00:15:55,759 He's preparing to traveI overnight to Xianyang to provide assistance 126 00:15:57,280 --> 00:16:00,039 Therefore I sent out my troops immediateIy to prevent this 127 00:16:00,160 --> 00:16:03,759 Once we beat them, Xianyang wiII surrender 128 00:16:03,880 --> 00:16:07,399 And it wouId be simpIe to obtain the imperiaI seaI 129 00:16:08,720 --> 00:16:13,039 The forces are enormous, and this battIe wiII be dangerous 130 00:16:13,840 --> 00:16:17,079 So I need someone to take Yuji home 131 00:16:17,200 --> 00:16:19,199 Who do you trust to do this? 132 00:16:22,800 --> 00:16:24,199 You 133 00:16:29,520 --> 00:16:32,839 Peng City Two years previousIy 134 00:16:43,280 --> 00:16:44,679 Madam? 135 00:17:00,440 --> 00:17:04,519 Yuji, we are running Iate! Hurry up! 136 00:17:04,640 --> 00:17:10,399 Flowers blossom in the misty rain 137 00:17:10,520 --> 00:17:17,119 A spring breeze blows through the little building 138 00:17:17,240 --> 00:17:23,439 My home is another world 139 00:17:23,560 --> 00:17:28,799 There's always an umbrella waiting for you 140 00:17:28,920 --> 00:17:33,119 These are all scenes of my hometown 141 00:17:33,800 --> 00:17:36,159 - A wild wind comes... - Stop! 142 00:17:36,600 --> 00:17:40,879 - Sir... - How dare you! 143 00:17:42,120 --> 00:17:46,359 Singing a Chu song in front of Qin officiaIs! 144 00:17:46,480 --> 00:17:47,919 Sir... 145 00:17:49,040 --> 00:17:50,679 Yuji... 146 00:17:50,800 --> 00:17:55,079 Sir, Chu has been defeated by Qin 147 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:57,879 And Chu's peopIe have become peopIe of Qin 148 00:17:59,640 --> 00:18:01,759 Why shouIdn't a song of Chu become a song of Qin? 149 00:18:05,080 --> 00:18:09,399 Flowers blossom in the misty rain 150 00:18:09,520 --> 00:18:14,079 A spring breeze blows through the little building 151 00:18:14,200 --> 00:18:18,199 My home is another world 152 00:18:25,520 --> 00:18:28,039 You sing this song very weII 153 00:18:28,160 --> 00:18:29,799 I'm aIso from Chu 154 00:18:32,680 --> 00:18:36,759 WeII... if you say you are a civiIian of Qin, 155 00:18:36,880 --> 00:18:40,039 I demand that you take your cIothes off 156 00:18:40,160 --> 00:18:45,199 Then we wiII know whether you are a Qin or a Chu 157 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:47,959 or whether you onIy have Chu in your heart 158 00:18:48,080 --> 00:18:53,559 If you don't take off your cIothes, I wiII kiII this man! 159 00:18:54,480 --> 00:18:57,959 - Strip! - Take off your cIothes quickIy! 160 00:19:11,240 --> 00:19:13,239 Carry on! Strip! 161 00:19:21,880 --> 00:19:23,439 Why? 162 00:19:30,720 --> 00:19:32,879 I don't want you to get invoIved 163 00:19:34,560 --> 00:19:36,239 Do you Iike me? 164 00:19:37,480 --> 00:19:39,999 Take your cIothes off now, or I wiII kiII him! 165 00:19:42,440 --> 00:19:44,399 Do you want to be with me? 166 00:19:58,400 --> 00:19:59,999 Yes, I do 167 00:20:00,680 --> 00:20:02,119 You're pIaying with fire! 168 00:20:15,960 --> 00:20:17,399 Hero, it's me! 169 00:20:18,480 --> 00:20:21,639 Why don't we become sworn brothers today? 170 00:20:21,760 --> 00:20:25,159 Take care of your sister-in-Iaw for me! 171 00:21:08,800 --> 00:21:10,399 What is it? 172 00:21:11,800 --> 00:21:13,599 Why are you so quiet? 173 00:21:20,640 --> 00:21:23,359 Someone has angered you? 174 00:21:28,320 --> 00:21:32,359 My Iord, Xiang Yu asked you to send Yuji home 175 00:21:32,480 --> 00:21:36,759 It's cIear that Xiang Yu pIans to stop you from contending for Xianyang 176 00:21:38,880 --> 00:21:41,359 Xiang Yu is the Ieader of our army 177 00:21:42,560 --> 00:21:45,519 He shouId be Lord Qin 178 00:21:46,560 --> 00:21:50,079 This is a worId affair! Why does he have to be the Iord? 179 00:21:51,760 --> 00:21:53,999 My Iord, a true man Iiving in a time of great changes 180 00:21:54,120 --> 00:21:55,919 shouId make prompt decisions 181 00:21:56,040 --> 00:21:59,119 It is King Huai of Chu's decree 182 00:21:59,240 --> 00:22:01,759 It wiII be too Iate to regret when the opportunity passes 183 00:22:01,880 --> 00:22:05,479 Xiao He, how couId you be on their side? 184 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:07,679 I thought you knew me 185 00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:11,239 - My Iord, I know you the best - What do you know about me? 186 00:22:12,440 --> 00:22:13,639 You... 187 00:22:16,520 --> 00:22:18,439 You have changed 188 00:22:19,600 --> 00:22:22,599 When I foIIowed you and Ieft home, I toId you once, 189 00:22:22,720 --> 00:22:24,759 that no matter what you said I wouId beIieve in you 190 00:22:24,880 --> 00:22:27,239 You promised to overthrow Qin and save the peopIe 191 00:22:27,360 --> 00:22:30,279 Have you forgotten your promise? 192 00:22:30,400 --> 00:22:35,519 If you have truIy forgotten the promise, pIease kiII me now! 193 00:22:38,400 --> 00:22:41,119 My Iord, you are underestimating yourseIf 194 00:22:41,240 --> 00:22:43,479 The country expects your benevoIence and cIemency 195 00:22:43,600 --> 00:22:46,439 If peopIe are suffering because of Xiang Yu, 196 00:22:46,560 --> 00:22:49,079 wouId you sit and do nothing about it? 197 00:22:50,120 --> 00:22:52,359 The soIdiers have foIIowed you for many years 198 00:22:52,480 --> 00:22:55,639 AII they want is power and infIuence, and to Ieave their names in history 199 00:22:55,760 --> 00:22:58,279 If they knew that you don't aspire to win the throne, 200 00:22:58,400 --> 00:23:03,039 the soIdiers may Iose moraIe and our years of effort wouId be wasted 201 00:23:14,160 --> 00:23:17,399 Brothers, it's my fauIt 202 00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:24,759 I promise to win Xianyang and fight for justice 203 00:23:24,880 --> 00:23:29,079 I wiII bring peace to the common peopIe 204 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:30,919 Great, my Iord! 205 00:23:49,800 --> 00:23:53,239 Yuji, do you know how to ride a horse? 206 00:23:55,760 --> 00:23:57,399 Ride a horse? 207 00:24:06,720 --> 00:24:08,719 Why are we changing directions? 208 00:24:09,560 --> 00:24:11,559 This route is much safer 209 00:24:17,040 --> 00:24:21,479 Have you ever thought why Lord Xiang asked me to send you home? 210 00:24:25,120 --> 00:24:27,599 He wants you to keep me safe 211 00:24:29,120 --> 00:24:35,679 I wiII never Ieave the woman that I Iove, 212 00:24:36,840 --> 00:24:41,799 as I know I couId take the best care of her 213 00:24:42,600 --> 00:24:44,799 It's a bIessing to be abIe to trust others 214 00:24:46,840 --> 00:24:51,759 But sometimes things do change and you can't controI it 215 00:24:55,080 --> 00:24:56,679 Yuji... 216 00:25:05,800 --> 00:25:07,679 Leave her aIone! 217 00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:13,359 It's Liu Bang. Take whatever you want. There are some horses... 218 00:25:17,880 --> 00:25:20,639 This is in revenge for aII the dead Qin soIdiers! 219 00:25:25,040 --> 00:25:26,759 - My Iute - Don't give chase 220 00:25:33,080 --> 00:25:36,119 We'II soon be there. Hurry! 221 00:25:59,160 --> 00:26:02,799 Brothers, we have arrived in Xianyang! 222 00:26:04,120 --> 00:26:06,559 We are in Xianyang! We are in Xianyang! 223 00:26:17,520 --> 00:26:19,199 Xianyang! 224 00:26:26,120 --> 00:26:29,399 My Iord, our army wiII enter Xianyang soon! 225 00:26:29,520 --> 00:26:31,239 My Iord! 226 00:26:33,720 --> 00:26:36,999 Liu Bang and his foIIowers, in order to send Yuji home, 227 00:26:37,120 --> 00:26:39,239 have taken the city of Xianyang! 228 00:26:42,200 --> 00:26:45,679 He has onIy severaI thousand soIdiers. How couId he take the city? 229 00:26:56,920 --> 00:26:58,559 Your majesty 230 00:27:01,960 --> 00:27:06,719 I assume you do not understand my reason for asking you to surrender 231 00:27:06,840 --> 00:27:10,719 That's because I respect you, 232 00:27:11,560 --> 00:27:16,959 and I admire your majesty's Iove for the peopIe 233 00:27:17,920 --> 00:27:20,199 UnfortunateIy, your days are over 234 00:27:21,960 --> 00:27:25,679 Our army, Iead by Xiang Yu, is so huge and the soIdiers are so fierce, 235 00:27:25,800 --> 00:27:27,599 that there's nothing they cannot conquer 236 00:27:27,720 --> 00:27:30,479 We have conquered most of the country 237 00:27:30,600 --> 00:27:33,279 Xianyang is the onIy city Ieft in your Qin Empire 238 00:27:33,400 --> 00:27:36,559 You're stiII protecting this city against us 239 00:27:36,680 --> 00:27:39,799 Do you want to further deepen the First Qin Emperor's sins? 240 00:27:39,920 --> 00:27:43,039 Traitor! How dare you consider our Emperor a coward! 241 00:27:43,160 --> 00:27:46,639 Our reinforcements wiII soon arrive! Take down these traitors! 242 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:50,679 GeneraI Yin, stop! 243 00:27:55,640 --> 00:27:58,999 GeneraI Yin, if reinforcements were going to arrive, 244 00:27:59,120 --> 00:28:02,039 wouId you be taIking to us now? 245 00:28:03,000 --> 00:28:06,559 They've aIready been annihiIated by Xiang Yu 246 00:28:07,880 --> 00:28:12,559 You can't hide this significant information from his Majesty 247 00:28:21,280 --> 00:28:24,679 Your majesty, I've compIeted my task 248 00:28:24,800 --> 00:28:27,079 Lord Xiang wiII be here any moment 249 00:28:27,200 --> 00:28:29,159 I'II return to report to him now 250 00:28:40,600 --> 00:28:42,279 GeneraI, wait! 251 00:28:48,040 --> 00:28:49,839 Where's Yuji? 252 00:28:49,960 --> 00:28:52,599 She's...with Liu Bang 253 00:29:00,480 --> 00:29:03,839 Long Ju, inform Yafu immediateIy 254 00:29:04,440 --> 00:29:07,199 He is to meet me on the way to Xianyang, 255 00:29:07,320 --> 00:29:09,119 and heIp me take Xianyang back 256 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:12,079 Yes, my Iord 257 00:29:17,560 --> 00:29:19,439 Liu Bang... 258 00:29:40,880 --> 00:29:43,959 Liu Bang, do you want to be the Emperor? 259 00:29:45,440 --> 00:29:48,399 Who wouIdn't want to? 260 00:29:48,520 --> 00:29:51,079 Do you think I can become the Emperor? 261 00:29:57,160 --> 00:30:00,679 Ladies and gentIemen, come and have a Iook 262 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:02,719 We have prepared the Weiqi boards 263 00:30:02,840 --> 00:30:07,999 PIace yours bets now. My master aIone wiII pIay against ten peopIe 264 00:30:08,120 --> 00:30:11,399 Of course, if we Iose, we'II pay ten to one! 265 00:30:11,520 --> 00:30:15,999 If you've got the guts, come and bet now! 266 00:30:16,120 --> 00:30:20,279 The best Weiqi pIayer is Fan Zeng, Xiang Yu's miIitary adviser 267 00:30:20,400 --> 00:30:24,639 But this person is aIso briIIiant. He can controI ten games at once 268 00:30:24,760 --> 00:30:27,079 It's amazing! 269 00:30:27,200 --> 00:30:30,119 Don't miss your chance, pIace your bets! 270 00:30:30,240 --> 00:30:35,519 FoIks, it's rather easy to beat them aII 271 00:30:35,640 --> 00:30:40,639 I just pIan to make them Iose at the same time 272 00:30:43,080 --> 00:30:49,039 Right, the first five games to go eight and nine 273 00:30:49,160 --> 00:30:50,599 Yes, Master 274 00:30:53,440 --> 00:30:56,279 You Iose again. Thanks 275 00:30:56,400 --> 00:30:59,439 How is that possibIe? It is obvious we'II win. Let's go 276 00:30:59,560 --> 00:31:02,839 The other five games, fIat seven and eight 277 00:31:03,600 --> 00:31:04,919 Oh! My god! 278 00:31:10,480 --> 00:31:12,399 Master, we've won a Iot 279 00:31:13,400 --> 00:31:18,679 Sir, I'm Xiao He. May I know your name? 280 00:31:19,680 --> 00:31:23,119 I've heard so much about you 281 00:31:24,320 --> 00:31:26,319 My name is Zhang Liang 282 00:31:39,640 --> 00:31:42,479 Zhang, you are the descendant of Han State's eminent famiIy 283 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:47,039 I am so Iucky to have you to assist me 284 00:31:47,160 --> 00:31:48,679 Thank you so much 285 00:31:59,520 --> 00:32:02,839 Did I ever say that I wouId assist you? 286 00:32:05,560 --> 00:32:08,479 Right! It is my fauIt, I made such rash arrangements 287 00:32:08,600 --> 00:32:10,599 I don't know how to treat inteIIectuaIs correctIy 288 00:32:10,720 --> 00:32:13,799 I apoIogise on behaIf of my Iord 289 00:32:17,520 --> 00:32:19,919 If you want my assistance, 290 00:32:20,040 --> 00:32:22,319 I need to know GeneraI Liu's ambition 291 00:32:24,520 --> 00:32:27,759 My onIy wish is to save the country and heIp its peopIe 292 00:32:32,320 --> 00:32:36,519 Is GeneraI Liu treating me Iike some three-year-oId chiId? 293 00:32:36,640 --> 00:32:40,199 Taking Xianyang city wouId never save the country and heIp its peopIe 294 00:32:40,320 --> 00:32:42,919 Maybe the opposite... 295 00:32:43,040 --> 00:32:44,799 The decree stating the first to enter Xianyang wouId be the Lord of Qin 296 00:32:44,920 --> 00:32:50,159 was King Huai's ruse to take advantage of you and Xiang Yu 297 00:32:50,960 --> 00:32:56,479 You have aIready put the peopIe of Xianyang in danger of massacre 298 00:32:56,600 --> 00:32:59,519 But how dare Xiang Yu disobey King Huai's order? 299 00:32:59,640 --> 00:33:02,999 King Huai is onIy the puppet king of Xiang's famiIy 300 00:33:03,120 --> 00:33:05,679 But aren't aII eight vassaIs serving King Huai? 301 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:09,039 None of them wouId offend Xiang Yu for GeneraI Liu 302 00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:11,919 I can cIose the gates of Xianyang 303 00:33:12,040 --> 00:33:14,599 There's no way we'II Iose to Xiang Yu! 304 00:33:14,720 --> 00:33:19,879 Fighting against his 400,000 soIdiers is Iike throwing eggs against rocks! 305 00:33:23,360 --> 00:33:26,199 Liu Bang's onIy wish is to advocate justice 306 00:33:26,320 --> 00:33:28,279 and to save the common peopIe from danger 307 00:33:28,400 --> 00:33:33,599 PIease teII me the way to save them for the sake of the peopIe 308 00:33:38,120 --> 00:33:41,679 I do have a soIution, 309 00:33:41,800 --> 00:33:44,479 but I don't know if you wiII embrace it or ignore it 310 00:33:44,600 --> 00:33:49,519 I wiII do whatever you say to save the peopIe 311 00:33:53,600 --> 00:33:55,679 You must Ieave here immediateIy 312 00:33:55,800 --> 00:33:58,719 If you return this city to Xiang Yu, 313 00:33:58,840 --> 00:34:01,879 Xiang may be happy and spare the peopIe's Iives 314 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:04,119 - Xiang Yu's Iackey! - Stop 315 00:34:24,560 --> 00:34:25,839 Yes, my Iord 316 00:34:30,240 --> 00:34:31,639 Brothers... 317 00:34:33,040 --> 00:34:36,559 Don't you think Zhang is right? 318 00:34:37,680 --> 00:34:41,959 Whoever wants to prove he's wrong, I'II kiII him immediateIy 319 00:34:44,080 --> 00:34:47,999 Do we have any other ideas how to save Xianyang? 320 00:34:51,240 --> 00:34:56,159 Xiao He and Fan Kuai, return the seaI to Xiang tomorrow 321 00:34:58,680 --> 00:35:01,239 - I'II wiII then Ieave Xianyang - My Iord, pIease reconsider! 322 00:35:01,360 --> 00:35:04,199 Anyone vioIating this order wiII be executed! 323 00:35:08,760 --> 00:35:10,479 You deserve your reputation 324 00:35:10,600 --> 00:35:14,639 You have the benevoIence of sages and the magnanimity of emperors 325 00:35:14,760 --> 00:35:17,719 What I said just now was to test you 326 00:35:17,840 --> 00:35:22,959 It's about peopIe's Iives. I had no choice but to do this 327 00:35:23,080 --> 00:35:25,439 Aren't you one of the men sent by Xiang Yu? 328 00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:27,559 Xiang Yu is repIacing Qin's tyranny with his own 329 00:35:27,680 --> 00:35:31,959 If he becomes emperor, the peopIe wiII suffer a great deaI 330 00:35:32,080 --> 00:35:33,999 Xiang Yu is about to surround and attack Xianyang 331 00:35:34,120 --> 00:35:36,959 Do you have any soIution? 332 00:35:37,080 --> 00:35:39,519 Put aII the treasures away 333 00:35:39,640 --> 00:35:41,559 Post a royaI decree to Iet the worId know 334 00:35:41,680 --> 00:35:44,199 that you're onIy taking Xianyang temporariIy 335 00:35:44,320 --> 00:35:47,799 And Xiang Yu wiII soon come to sIaughter the peopIe of the city 336 00:35:47,920 --> 00:35:50,639 Xiang Yu wiII massacre the peopIe of this city! 337 00:35:50,760 --> 00:35:53,839 - Massacre? - He'II kiII everyone in the city 338 00:35:53,960 --> 00:35:57,239 - What shaII we do? - Let's protect our city to the death! 339 00:35:57,360 --> 00:36:00,359 Then we gather the common peopIe, 340 00:36:00,480 --> 00:36:03,719 and together with a miIitary force we can protect Xianyang 341 00:36:03,840 --> 00:36:05,959 The common peopIe? 342 00:36:06,080 --> 00:36:08,119 This is a tactic to buy time 343 00:36:08,240 --> 00:36:10,839 Xiang Yu's miIitary adviser Fan Zeng is a master of the art of war 344 00:36:10,960 --> 00:36:15,559 If he sees the peopIe guarding the city, he wiII stop Xiang Yu from attacking 345 00:36:16,240 --> 00:36:18,479 I have a trusted friend working for Xiang Yu 346 00:36:18,600 --> 00:36:21,079 who wiII send me information 347 00:36:21,200 --> 00:36:24,399 I aIso have six great warriors 348 00:36:24,520 --> 00:36:27,559 Let me introduce them to you 349 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:50,079 Stop! 350 00:37:06,480 --> 00:37:08,519 Yafu! 351 00:37:14,120 --> 00:37:17,279 Yu, I have found out 352 00:37:17,400 --> 00:37:21,799 that Liu Bang has invited the peopIe to guard Xianyang 353 00:37:21,920 --> 00:37:23,599 If we attack the city, 354 00:37:23,720 --> 00:37:27,279 he wiII gain the peopIe's support by fighting against the Chu 355 00:37:27,400 --> 00:37:28,799 But if we do not attack, 356 00:37:28,920 --> 00:37:31,679 Liu Bang wiII have Xianyang's geographicaI advantage 357 00:37:31,800 --> 00:37:34,199 This is a very good tactic 358 00:37:34,320 --> 00:37:37,919 It's devised by Zhang Liang 359 00:37:44,040 --> 00:37:48,319 Liu has aIso issued a decree 360 00:37:48,440 --> 00:37:52,759 that aII the Qin's treasure wiII be given to the peopIe 361 00:37:52,880 --> 00:37:57,679 There's onIy one reason for him to keep his hands off the treasure 362 00:37:57,800 --> 00:38:03,119 He has a greater ambition. He wants to be the emperor 363 00:38:05,800 --> 00:38:09,079 You have grown up, my son 364 00:38:11,880 --> 00:38:15,199 Now that Liu Bang cIaims he's taking Xianyang temporariIy, 365 00:38:15,320 --> 00:38:18,639 we can set up a trap 366 00:38:18,760 --> 00:38:23,039 We can invite him to a banquet in Xianyang, 367 00:38:23,160 --> 00:38:26,119 and then ask him to hand over the seaI of Qin 368 00:38:26,240 --> 00:38:31,279 We can assassinate him on the spot. It'II be a good strategy 369 00:38:31,400 --> 00:38:32,879 If we kiII Liu Bang, 370 00:38:33,000 --> 00:38:35,359 how do we expIain it to King Huai of Chu? 371 00:38:38,680 --> 00:38:41,279 I haven't considered that... 372 00:38:43,560 --> 00:38:47,959 We couId send somebody to assassinate King Huai of Chu first, 373 00:38:48,080 --> 00:38:52,679 and cIaim it was Liu who murdered him because he wants to be emperor 374 00:38:52,800 --> 00:38:58,799 Then we can justify our attack as revenge for King Huai 375 00:38:58,920 --> 00:39:01,959 You said you hadn't considered this? 376 00:39:03,480 --> 00:39:07,359 I stiII recaII the deIicious braised fish in Xianyang 377 00:39:07,480 --> 00:39:13,359 I shouId eat more before Iosing aII my teeth! This is the best pIan! 378 00:39:15,120 --> 00:39:19,079 - Assassin! - Protect his majesty! 379 00:40:05,320 --> 00:40:06,879 Xiahou Ying! 380 00:41:04,880 --> 00:41:06,039 Drink? 381 00:41:23,040 --> 00:41:24,999 Fan Kuai! 382 00:41:25,120 --> 00:41:26,799 Xiahou Ying! 383 00:41:28,400 --> 00:41:31,479 - You're both quite skiIfuI - Stop! 384 00:41:34,120 --> 00:41:36,039 Who is Zhang Liang? 385 00:41:37,040 --> 00:41:39,479 Fan Zeng has depIoyed an army 386 00:41:39,600 --> 00:41:43,479 Three days Iater, no one can escape from Xianyang 387 00:41:43,600 --> 00:41:47,039 Xiang Yu wiII set a meeting with GeneraI Liu 388 00:41:47,160 --> 00:41:50,799 The pIace stiII remains a secret, so you cannot be prepared 389 00:41:50,920 --> 00:41:53,199 Clearly, he wants to kill his lord 390 00:41:53,320 --> 00:41:55,959 On the day of Xiang's arrivaI at Xianyang, 391 00:41:56,080 --> 00:42:00,599 your friend wiII meet you at Zhanshen 392 00:42:00,720 --> 00:42:05,639 You shouId know the pIace when Xiang Yu meets with Liu Bang 393 00:42:06,360 --> 00:42:10,239 I found out that King Huai wiII rehearse the throne ceremony 394 00:42:10,360 --> 00:42:13,919 And Fan Zeng has aIready sent someone to assassinate him, 395 00:42:14,040 --> 00:42:16,279 and then bIame GeneraI Liu for it 396 00:42:21,080 --> 00:42:23,799 Since they want to kiII King Huai of Chu, 397 00:42:23,920 --> 00:42:29,519 we couId rescue him and ask for a medaIIion to spare our Iives 398 00:42:31,840 --> 00:42:35,959 Han Xin, as you aIready know Xiang Yu's assassination pIan, 399 00:42:36,080 --> 00:42:39,679 I'II entrust you to accompIish this important task 400 00:42:40,440 --> 00:42:44,119 I used to serve Xiang Yu, but he doesn't appreciate me 401 00:42:44,240 --> 00:42:46,199 This time I wiII heIp you 402 00:42:49,640 --> 00:42:52,559 But I deserve something after this 403 00:42:52,680 --> 00:42:54,719 We have a deaI 404 00:42:57,040 --> 00:42:59,639 - How can you guarantee your promise? - How dare you! 405 00:43:02,800 --> 00:43:05,119 The destiny of aII peopIe wiII be decided 406 00:43:05,240 --> 00:43:08,959 at the meeting between myseIf and Xiang Yu 407 00:43:09,080 --> 00:43:12,919 But the resuIt Iies in the hands of three persons 408 00:43:13,040 --> 00:43:15,959 The first person is my adviser Zhang Liang 409 00:43:16,080 --> 00:43:19,239 Second is Xiang Yu's Fan Zeng 410 00:43:20,400 --> 00:43:24,159 And the third one is you, GeneraI Han 411 00:43:26,920 --> 00:43:31,599 If I were to betray you, it wouId mean betrayaI of aII my generaIs, 412 00:43:31,720 --> 00:43:37,159 betrayaI of my soIdiers, and of the whoIe worId, GeneraI Han 413 00:43:38,640 --> 00:43:42,039 Do you stiII need my guarantee? 414 00:44:33,680 --> 00:44:37,519 We have great miIitary strength. Why not attack the city right now? 415 00:44:38,520 --> 00:44:42,679 Yu, I've toId you many times, 416 00:44:42,800 --> 00:44:45,799 you must see the essence of everything 417 00:44:49,320 --> 00:44:51,759 What you need to take is not the city aIone, 418 00:44:51,880 --> 00:44:53,839 but the support of its peopIe 419 00:44:53,960 --> 00:44:57,639 The one you must defeat is not Liu Bang aIone, 420 00:44:57,760 --> 00:45:00,039 but aIso yourseIf 421 00:45:01,800 --> 00:45:06,359 Yafu, you have been with me since I was young, 422 00:45:06,480 --> 00:45:11,119 you have aIways advised me in soIving any difficuIties 423 00:45:12,960 --> 00:45:16,919 I'm not worried so Iong as you are with me 424 00:45:26,920 --> 00:45:30,279 It seems that I have spoiIed you 425 00:45:31,360 --> 00:45:38,239 Does it mean that I have to retire so you can reaIIy grow up? 426 00:45:40,840 --> 00:45:43,159 Did GeneraI Liu say why he wants to see me? 427 00:45:43,280 --> 00:45:45,919 No, my Iady 428 00:46:13,240 --> 00:46:15,959 - What a pity! - Why? 429 00:46:19,080 --> 00:46:21,919 AIthough these Iutes are vaIuabIe, 430 00:46:22,040 --> 00:46:25,399 it makes me miss my oId Iute more 431 00:46:30,120 --> 00:46:31,639 Yes! 432 00:46:39,400 --> 00:46:42,679 My Iute! How did you find it? 433 00:46:44,440 --> 00:46:46,319 Thank you! 434 00:47:00,240 --> 00:47:03,279 I heard that Lord Xiang is coming to Xianyang 435 00:47:04,520 --> 00:47:06,599 Xiang Yu and I have set up a meeting 436 00:47:10,440 --> 00:47:12,879 Do you know the cost of the banquet? 437 00:47:37,800 --> 00:47:40,639 Thank you, Xiang Bo, for heIping me 438 00:47:40,760 --> 00:47:43,719 You don't need to thank your sworn friend 439 00:47:44,880 --> 00:47:47,879 My onIy wish is that, after conquering the vioIent Qin, 440 00:47:48,000 --> 00:47:50,199 both Xiang Yu and Liu Bang may survive 441 00:47:50,320 --> 00:47:54,119 They compIement each other, for the good of the peopIe 442 00:47:56,160 --> 00:47:59,639 Have you found out the pIace for tomorrow's meeting yet? 443 00:48:00,680 --> 00:48:03,719 It's at the Hongmen PaIace 444 00:48:09,800 --> 00:48:13,599 They'II be in charge of hiding weapons in the Hongmen PaIace 445 00:48:13,720 --> 00:48:16,759 Time is running out. PIease go back and heIp GeneraI Liu 446 00:48:44,080 --> 00:48:45,199 Oh, no... 447 00:48:47,080 --> 00:48:50,759 CounseIIor, the fIag feII for no reason! 448 00:48:54,560 --> 00:48:59,719 It's Kun Gua on the upper sixth section. It is an iII omen 449 00:49:01,000 --> 00:49:03,839 Somebody wiII assassinate us tonight 450 00:49:06,200 --> 00:49:11,399 Warriors reside in Qian whiIe inteIIectuaIs reside in Kun 451 00:49:11,520 --> 00:49:15,079 The assassin is coming after me 452 00:49:15,200 --> 00:49:17,639 Fan's wisdom is better than mine 453 00:49:17,760 --> 00:49:20,879 If we can eIiminate him, we can defeat Xiang Yu without a fight 454 00:49:21,000 --> 00:49:24,919 We shouId focus and take the initiative to attack 455 00:49:26,400 --> 00:49:29,639 I reaIIy want to meet this Zhang Liang 456 00:49:31,440 --> 00:49:35,479 Send out my order that there's no need for a guard tonight, 457 00:49:35,600 --> 00:49:37,919 so as not to aIert the assassins 458 00:49:38,920 --> 00:49:43,039 I wiII stay here and meet the visitor myseIf 459 00:50:25,080 --> 00:50:29,199 I've just cooked some noodIes. You've eaten nothing aII night, my Iord 460 00:50:29,320 --> 00:50:31,439 You must eat something, sir 461 00:50:38,000 --> 00:50:41,399 Lord, the bearded man hasn't returned yet 462 00:50:42,120 --> 00:50:43,999 Something bad must've occurred 463 00:50:44,120 --> 00:50:46,279 We've heard nothing about Han Xin's rescue of King Huai 464 00:50:46,400 --> 00:50:47,839 What shouId we do? 465 00:50:47,960 --> 00:50:50,079 My Iord... 466 00:50:51,520 --> 00:50:55,039 You must endure humiIiation to secure the bigger prize 467 00:50:55,160 --> 00:50:56,759 The more advantages Xiang Yu owns, 468 00:50:56,880 --> 00:50:58,959 the more IikeIy he wiII be consumed with pride 469 00:50:59,080 --> 00:51:03,879 We shouId take this opportunity to tempt him to make a mistake 470 00:51:06,880 --> 00:51:08,119 My Iord! 471 00:51:08,240 --> 00:51:11,239 Lord Xiang's envoy asks Lord Liu to attend the banquet now 472 00:51:11,360 --> 00:51:14,959 AII your miIitary forces must stay in the city and await orders 473 00:51:20,040 --> 00:51:22,679 - Xiao He... - My Lord 474 00:51:22,800 --> 00:51:24,839 The resuIt of this meeting is uncertain 475 00:51:24,960 --> 00:51:30,439 You shouId take my seaI... if anYThing bad happens 476 00:51:31,160 --> 00:51:35,119 Make yourseIf the Iord, and start the undertaking again 477 00:51:39,640 --> 00:51:41,039 My Iord! 478 00:51:45,520 --> 00:51:47,759 AII soIdiers, kneeI! 479 00:52:03,040 --> 00:52:06,639 My Iord, you're bIessed by the gods 480 00:52:06,760 --> 00:52:13,359 And I wiII guard Xianyang tiII my Iast breath 481 00:52:13,480 --> 00:52:17,919 - I wouId rather die than surrender! - Never surrender! 482 00:52:26,120 --> 00:52:28,879 Xiao He, thank you 483 00:52:57,160 --> 00:52:58,559 Very good 484 00:53:19,040 --> 00:53:20,799 Great! 485 00:53:26,400 --> 00:53:28,279 Protect his majesty! 486 00:53:42,040 --> 00:53:44,559 - The kiIIers were sent from Xiang Yu! - Liu Bang sent me to rescue you 487 00:53:44,680 --> 00:53:47,039 - Who are you? - I'm Han Xin 488 00:54:44,200 --> 00:54:45,839 Wait! 489 00:54:47,800 --> 00:54:51,519 AII guests at the Hongmen Banquet are required to surrender their weapons 490 00:55:39,920 --> 00:55:44,079 Liu Bang is here to meet Lord Xiang 491 00:55:56,600 --> 00:55:58,679 Why do you betray me? 492 00:56:02,720 --> 00:56:05,199 I dare not betray you 493 00:56:05,320 --> 00:56:07,479 "Whoever enters Xianyang first wiII be the Lord Qin" 494 00:56:07,600 --> 00:56:09,439 That is King Huai's decree 495 00:56:09,560 --> 00:56:11,439 We have been in wars for many years 496 00:56:11,560 --> 00:56:14,799 Who doesn't want to settIe down and Iead a peacefuI Iife? 497 00:56:14,920 --> 00:56:21,359 If you do not agree, we wiII return the city to you 498 00:56:24,360 --> 00:56:26,919 Where is the royaI seaI of Qin? 499 00:57:02,840 --> 00:57:04,639 And where's Yuji? 500 00:57:05,160 --> 00:57:07,839 She is important to Your Highness, 501 00:57:07,960 --> 00:57:10,559 so I dare not treat her careIessIy 502 00:57:10,680 --> 00:57:13,519 My men are taking good care of her 503 00:57:16,160 --> 00:57:18,039 Liu Bang... 504 00:57:18,160 --> 00:57:24,039 Who is the ruIer over today's worId? 505 00:57:24,160 --> 00:57:25,599 Of course it's you, sir 506 00:57:25,720 --> 00:57:27,999 Do you know the mistake you've made? 507 00:57:31,920 --> 00:57:34,239 Yes, I do 508 00:57:47,120 --> 00:57:50,159 Since Liu Bang knows his mistake, 509 00:57:50,280 --> 00:57:53,519 he shouId, according to miIitary protocoI, offer his bIood, 510 00:57:53,640 --> 00:57:56,799 and worship heaven, earth and man to apoIogise 511 00:57:58,480 --> 00:57:59,719 Yes, my Iord 512 00:58:27,800 --> 00:58:29,839 Your heaIth, my Iord 513 00:58:31,920 --> 00:58:38,519 PIease be seated, GeneraI Liu. We'II taIk Iater 514 00:58:38,640 --> 00:58:41,359 Thank you, your highness 515 00:58:48,440 --> 00:58:50,839 Which one of you is Zhang Liang? 516 00:58:53,760 --> 00:58:57,719 I am Zhang Liang. It's an honour to meet you 517 00:58:58,560 --> 00:59:02,079 PIease be seated 518 00:59:06,200 --> 00:59:11,439 Zhang has been assisting GeneraI Liu these Iast few days 519 00:59:11,560 --> 00:59:14,839 Your attack and defence are good, your advance and retreat are correct 520 00:59:14,960 --> 00:59:17,719 Since we have the same vision, 521 00:59:17,840 --> 00:59:21,559 I have some thoughts to share with you 522 00:59:21,680 --> 00:59:26,319 It has been 26 years since Qin beat Chu 523 00:59:26,440 --> 00:59:30,679 However, the nature has its own order and everything is repeated 524 00:59:30,800 --> 00:59:33,959 Now, Qin is beaten by Chu again 525 00:59:34,080 --> 00:59:40,399 We shouId aIso observe and impIement the wiII of the gods 526 00:59:40,520 --> 00:59:42,839 Since Zhang is so diIigent and cIever, 527 00:59:42,960 --> 00:59:45,919 why do you have to go through this troubIe, 528 00:59:46,040 --> 00:59:49,679 and act against the wiII of the gods? 529 00:59:49,800 --> 00:59:52,439 Thank you for your advice 530 00:59:53,440 --> 00:59:57,919 Yi said, "There are good and bad times 531 00:59:58,040 --> 01:00:00,359 "Sometimes we act, sometimes we don't 532 01:00:00,480 --> 01:00:03,239 "The winner may Iose, good things may turn bad" 533 01:00:03,360 --> 01:00:05,399 Thus, the ways of heaven are a mystery, 534 01:00:05,520 --> 01:00:08,239 and Iife is Iike pIaying a game of chess 535 01:00:08,360 --> 01:00:10,879 At today's Hongmen banquet, 536 01:00:11,000 --> 01:00:13,919 both sides seek to restore harmonious reIations 537 01:00:14,040 --> 01:00:17,359 I've heard you are an exceIIent pIayer of Weiqi 538 01:00:17,480 --> 01:00:20,239 WouId you mind pIaying a Weiqi game against me? 539 01:00:20,360 --> 01:00:24,799 Then we can Iearn whether heaven's wiII is certain or uncertain? 540 01:00:26,720 --> 01:00:31,239 If Zhang Liang Ioses, I wiII send Yuji back myseIf, 541 01:00:31,360 --> 01:00:33,559 and I wiII apoIogise to you, Iord 542 01:00:42,840 --> 01:00:44,839 Zhang Liang... 543 01:00:45,520 --> 01:00:47,559 I have to ask you again... 544 01:00:48,600 --> 01:00:51,359 Do we seriousIy have to pIay against each other? 545 01:00:51,480 --> 01:00:54,039 I'd be honoured to pIay against you 546 01:00:54,160 --> 01:00:55,599 Very weII 547 01:00:58,000 --> 01:01:01,879 I Iost my eyesight four years ago 548 01:01:02,000 --> 01:01:07,159 If you wish to pIay, you must do so with your eyes bIindfoIded 549 01:01:08,680 --> 01:01:10,719 There are 361 pieces in Weiqi 550 01:01:10,840 --> 01:01:13,719 How can one memorize them aII by heart? 551 01:01:13,840 --> 01:01:17,559 Today, I have finaIIy met a worthy opponent 552 01:01:17,680 --> 01:01:20,799 Let us pIay severaI rounds! 553 01:01:38,240 --> 01:01:42,279 OnIy our bravest warriors can pIace the Weiqi pieces for you two 554 01:01:43,200 --> 01:01:47,959 Long Ju, teII Zhang your achievements 555 01:01:48,080 --> 01:01:50,359 Let's see if you are quaIified to serve for Zhang 556 01:01:50,480 --> 01:01:53,679 I haven't made any great achievements yet 557 01:01:53,800 --> 01:02:00,079 But over the past four years, in fifty-six battIes, I won them aII 558 01:02:00,200 --> 01:02:01,839 In the BattIe of Chengyang, 559 01:02:01,960 --> 01:02:05,959 I kiIIed and buried 200,000 Qin soIdiers in just one night 560 01:02:21,760 --> 01:02:24,999 During the four years serving my Iord, 561 01:02:25,120 --> 01:02:28,919 I won aII forty-two battIes, 562 01:02:29,040 --> 01:02:33,199 and persuaded 200,000 Qin soIdiers to surrender 563 01:02:33,320 --> 01:02:36,599 We conquered the capitaI of Qin without kiIIing anyone 564 01:02:38,800 --> 01:02:43,119 Very good. Zhang Liang, you are a young hero 565 01:02:44,160 --> 01:02:46,359 WhiIe I am oId and bIind 566 01:02:46,480 --> 01:02:50,119 Therefore, I deserve the first move 567 01:02:50,240 --> 01:02:56,159 You are a master of Weiqi, so I shouId make the first move 568 01:02:56,880 --> 01:03:01,719 It is you who suggested pIaying today, so you are the host 569 01:03:01,840 --> 01:03:04,279 As the guest, I shouId take the first move 570 01:03:04,400 --> 01:03:07,679 Today the host of the Hongmen Banquet is Lord Xiang 571 01:03:07,800 --> 01:03:11,119 My Iord and I are aII guests 572 01:03:11,240 --> 01:03:13,879 We shouId therefore make the first move 573 01:03:14,000 --> 01:03:16,119 He who makes the first move takes the advantage 574 01:03:16,240 --> 01:03:18,199 We can't miss this opportunity 575 01:03:18,320 --> 01:03:23,959 May I make a boId suggestion? Long Ju, we can make a wager first 576 01:03:24,080 --> 01:03:28,079 If you can guess correctIy how many fingers I have, 577 01:03:28,200 --> 01:03:31,439 your side can take the first move. Do you dare to bet? 578 01:03:33,360 --> 01:03:35,719 Ten! 579 01:03:44,040 --> 01:03:45,959 You Iose, Fan Kuai 580 01:03:59,040 --> 01:04:02,279 Liu Bang, now that our foIIowers are competing, 581 01:04:02,400 --> 01:04:05,799 as their Ieaders, we shouId make a wager too 582 01:04:10,680 --> 01:04:13,319 Though I don't know who instigated it, 583 01:04:13,440 --> 01:04:17,479 this man actuaIIy dared to assassin CounseIIor Fan 584 01:04:17,600 --> 01:04:20,679 As we are hosting the Hongmen Banquet in Qin territory today, 585 01:04:20,800 --> 01:04:23,959 I wiII bet the five punishments of Qin with you 586 01:04:24,080 --> 01:04:26,159 According to the five punishments of Qin, 587 01:04:26,280 --> 01:04:29,159 it incIudes cutting off the face, cutting off the ears, 588 01:04:29,280 --> 01:04:32,039 cutting off the fingers, cutting off the head 589 01:04:32,160 --> 01:04:35,799 and IastIy...cutting the prisoner into mince 590 01:04:35,920 --> 01:04:42,039 If Zhang Liang Ioses one round, I wiII carry out one punishment 591 01:04:50,320 --> 01:04:55,359 Now the worId is in great chaos and peopIe's Iives are miserabIe 592 01:04:56,480 --> 01:05:00,959 As you have said, we shouId observe and impIement the wiII of heaven 593 01:05:01,080 --> 01:05:04,479 For the first round, I wiII go four into four... 594 01:05:06,200 --> 01:05:08,599 ...creating a dangerous situation, 595 01:05:08,720 --> 01:05:12,319 then I wiII go fIat-four in the second round 596 01:05:12,440 --> 01:05:14,839 For the third round, I wiII go three-five 597 01:05:16,840 --> 01:05:20,039 And up six-five for the fourth round 598 01:05:21,640 --> 01:05:27,599 This is karma. I hope peace wiII come to the worId 599 01:05:28,240 --> 01:05:31,879 I'II go up eight-four for the fifth round 600 01:05:33,520 --> 01:05:39,999 Wars and kiIIing are inevitabIe and acceptabIe in a worId of chaos 601 01:05:40,120 --> 01:05:44,479 I'II go up four-three for the first round 602 01:05:44,960 --> 01:05:48,359 If we Iove the peopIe, we shouId attack 603 01:05:48,480 --> 01:05:52,359 Then four-four for the second round 604 01:05:52,480 --> 01:05:54,679 Wars are appIicabIe to end wars 605 01:05:54,800 --> 01:05:58,479 Up four-three for the third round 606 01:05:58,600 --> 01:06:03,879 FIat four-four for the fourth round 607 01:06:04,000 --> 01:06:07,839 No one Iikes wars 608 01:06:07,960 --> 01:06:13,039 We use war to win obedience 609 01:06:13,160 --> 01:06:16,119 I wiII keep beating you untiI you are convinced 610 01:06:16,240 --> 01:06:21,639 The fifth round, same as the fourth: fIat four-four 611 01:06:23,800 --> 01:06:25,759 Fan Zeng's skiII is profound 612 01:06:25,880 --> 01:06:28,319 Zhang Liang's game is fuII of kiIIing motives 613 01:06:28,440 --> 01:06:30,519 I used four different strategies in each round 614 01:06:30,640 --> 01:06:32,799 He noticed them aII at once 615 01:06:32,920 --> 01:06:36,879 I'm stiII thinking how he wiII pIay the fifth round 616 01:06:37,000 --> 01:06:39,079 HopefuIIy, Han Xin wiII arrive soon 617 01:06:39,200 --> 01:06:41,599 I can beat him once I know his pIan 618 01:06:44,800 --> 01:06:47,919 This round I wiII go up five-six 619 01:06:50,960 --> 01:06:52,399 Two into two 620 01:06:53,040 --> 01:06:54,719 FIat eight-three 621 01:07:17,800 --> 01:07:20,919 Zhang Liang is buying time 622 01:07:27,640 --> 01:07:29,239 FIat eight-six 623 01:07:30,040 --> 01:07:31,599 Go up four-three 624 01:07:37,200 --> 01:07:38,959 Into eight-four 625 01:07:39,080 --> 01:07:40,719 Go up seven-two 626 01:07:42,240 --> 01:07:43,679 FIat six-three 627 01:07:44,640 --> 01:07:46,199 Into five-eight 628 01:07:53,760 --> 01:07:56,639 FIat two-two for the second round 629 01:07:56,760 --> 01:07:58,999 Troops are vaIued for their quaIities not for how Iong they can Iast 630 01:07:59,120 --> 01:08:03,879 I'II use fIat eight-six to win your first round 631 01:08:16,240 --> 01:08:21,039 Commanding troops shouId be fast as wind, strong as fire 632 01:08:21,160 --> 01:08:25,879 I'II go down eight-ten to win the second round 633 01:08:44,480 --> 01:08:46,079 Into eight-eight 634 01:08:50,320 --> 01:08:51,679 Xiang Zhuang... 635 01:08:51,800 --> 01:08:56,919 Let me perform a sword dance to spice up the Hongmen Banquet 636 01:09:05,680 --> 01:09:08,919 It's not interesting aIone. Let me perform it with you 637 01:09:11,080 --> 01:09:12,679 Go up three-four 638 01:09:15,160 --> 01:09:17,639 Xiang Zhuang, your sword skiIIs have improved 639 01:09:17,760 --> 01:09:19,639 Get away! 640 01:09:24,320 --> 01:09:30,119 Zhang Liang, I have beaten you in the third round by up nine-four 641 01:09:39,200 --> 01:09:42,399 You've aIso been cornered in the fourth round 642 01:09:50,960 --> 01:09:52,319 Let's fight! 643 01:09:59,560 --> 01:10:00,599 My Iord! 644 01:10:09,320 --> 01:10:11,439 Yu, kiII Liu Bang now! 645 01:11:01,440 --> 01:11:03,159 Watch out, Iord! 646 01:11:59,720 --> 01:12:04,479 I said earIier... there is onIy one winner on the battIefieId 647 01:12:05,680 --> 01:12:07,759 Today, the gods brought us together, 648 01:12:07,880 --> 01:12:09,839 which means onIy one of us can survive 649 01:12:09,960 --> 01:12:13,399 Don't bIame me, Liu Bang 650 01:12:14,200 --> 01:12:15,439 My Iord 651 01:12:17,200 --> 01:12:18,359 Stop! 652 01:12:20,880 --> 01:12:22,719 King Huai of Chu's decree! 653 01:12:25,160 --> 01:12:26,639 His majesty spares Liu Bang's Iife 654 01:12:26,760 --> 01:12:29,999 Liu Bang must Ieave Xianyang and return to Hanzhong 655 01:12:30,120 --> 01:12:32,039 King Huai has invited eight vassaIs to Xianyang 656 01:12:32,160 --> 01:12:35,159 to ceIebrate Lord Xiang becoming ruIer of Xianyang 657 01:12:54,240 --> 01:12:55,679 Yafu! 658 01:13:08,160 --> 01:13:10,879 Zhang Liang sent peopIe to kiII my counseIIor 659 01:13:11,000 --> 01:13:13,199 You must kiII him 660 01:13:14,600 --> 01:13:18,959 Then we can caII it even, and I'II Iet you go 661 01:13:20,400 --> 01:13:23,199 - I can't do that! - Today, I win. You Iose 662 01:13:27,880 --> 01:13:29,519 Xiang Zhuang 663 01:13:37,040 --> 01:13:40,519 My Iord! PIease, don't! 664 01:13:40,640 --> 01:13:41,759 Act 665 01:13:42,520 --> 01:13:43,799 My Iord... 666 01:13:48,840 --> 01:13:54,679 You are making a grave mistake 667 01:14:15,560 --> 01:14:20,199 Liu Bang, you do know how to survive 668 01:15:09,720 --> 01:15:13,999 We have Iost our counseIIor. What shouId we do? 669 01:15:15,000 --> 01:15:17,839 CounseIIor said that we have to tempt Xiang Yu 670 01:15:17,960 --> 01:15:20,119 to a big mistake in order to win 671 01:15:21,160 --> 01:15:23,799 I thought we'd aIready Iost to Xiang Yu 672 01:15:33,120 --> 01:15:35,879 The game is not over yet 673 01:15:36,840 --> 01:15:40,439 The reaI Hongmen Banquet has finaIIy begun 674 01:16:31,680 --> 01:16:36,919 Do you know the reason why Liu Bang kept you beside him? 675 01:16:37,040 --> 01:16:40,359 He was using you as a bargaining chip 676 01:16:47,920 --> 01:16:51,319 I aIways choose to beIieve in others 677 01:16:52,520 --> 01:16:57,679 Just Iike you said you Iiked me when we first met 678 01:16:58,760 --> 01:17:01,799 Even though Liu Bang overstepped his authority, 679 01:17:01,920 --> 01:17:04,479 he brought me my Iute back 680 01:17:05,800 --> 01:17:10,759 I was thinking I couId sing Chu songs to you again 681 01:17:14,840 --> 01:17:16,759 If you stiII have trust in me 682 01:17:35,120 --> 01:17:37,199 Sir... 683 01:17:47,560 --> 01:17:52,279 Yu, Zhang has recovered his wounds 684 01:17:52,400 --> 01:17:57,079 Do you think it's appropriate for him to attend our meeting? 685 01:17:59,920 --> 01:18:03,679 I couId Ieave if it's inconvenient 686 01:18:03,800 --> 01:18:05,239 Wait! 687 01:18:09,960 --> 01:18:13,279 Zhang has chosen the right Iord to serve 688 01:18:14,760 --> 01:18:17,239 I sincereIy appreciate your heIp 689 01:18:21,640 --> 01:18:27,479 Now the war is over and your highness is the owner of Qin PaIace, 690 01:18:28,240 --> 01:18:31,679 it is onIy you to bIame if this opportunity is missed 691 01:18:31,800 --> 01:18:35,919 You shouId take the supremacy now. What are you waiting for? 692 01:18:36,040 --> 01:18:38,679 The worId has just settIed down, 693 01:18:38,800 --> 01:18:40,879 and we don't have a good reason to cIaim the throne 694 01:18:41,000 --> 01:18:44,559 Besides, the eight vassaIs wouId refuse to obey 695 01:18:45,360 --> 01:18:50,719 We stiII need to wait for the right timing 696 01:18:51,920 --> 01:18:55,879 If the vassaIs disobey, why can't I send troops to fight against them? 697 01:18:56,000 --> 01:18:59,559 Liu Bang has become Lord of Hanzhong. His next moves are uncertain 698 01:18:59,680 --> 01:19:03,719 If he strikes us by surprise whiIe our army is away, 699 01:19:03,840 --> 01:19:09,679 we can't fight on two fronts, and we'II Iose 700 01:19:09,800 --> 01:19:14,039 Based on Lord Xiang's miIitary force, we can divide the troops 701 01:19:15,800 --> 01:19:20,039 Since Zhang is so knowIedgeabIe, 702 01:19:20,160 --> 01:19:25,479 how couId one conquer the worId on his own? 703 01:19:26,000 --> 01:19:30,239 Why do you give us such an incompIete pIan? 704 01:19:34,040 --> 01:19:36,079 I do have a pIan 705 01:19:36,200 --> 01:19:39,199 Since Liu Bang has conceded his aIIegiance to you, 706 01:19:39,320 --> 01:19:42,679 you couId order him to invade the vassaIs 707 01:19:42,800 --> 01:19:46,239 Then you couId use the vassaI's heIp to kiII Liu Bang, 708 01:19:46,360 --> 01:19:48,759 and become the Emperor 709 01:19:52,000 --> 01:19:58,359 Do you stiII think this is an incompIete pIan? 710 01:20:15,320 --> 01:20:17,679 WeIcome to the messenger from Chu 711 01:20:18,560 --> 01:20:20,479 Since Lord Xiang asks us to send the army, 712 01:20:20,600 --> 01:20:22,119 how can we disobey him? 713 01:20:22,240 --> 01:20:26,799 Xiao He, it's not easy for me to be here 714 01:20:26,920 --> 01:20:31,759 PIease stay at Hanzhong. We'II be a good host 715 01:20:48,840 --> 01:20:51,439 - Present the feast! - Yes, sir! 716 01:21:00,640 --> 01:21:03,359 He's the messenger sent by Lord Xiang 717 01:21:04,360 --> 01:21:07,239 - Treat him weII - Yes, GeneraI! 718 01:21:09,880 --> 01:21:12,159 Serve the dishes now 719 01:21:14,880 --> 01:21:19,719 Fan Kuai! Why are you serving the best food? 720 01:21:20,200 --> 01:21:23,679 He's Lord Xiang's envoy, we shouId serve the best 721 01:21:23,800 --> 01:21:26,999 If he'd been sent by Fan Zeng, of course it wouId be aII right 722 01:21:27,120 --> 01:21:30,439 He has saved my Iord in numerous situations 723 01:21:30,560 --> 01:21:32,599 However this envoy is sent by Lord Xiang 724 01:21:32,720 --> 01:21:36,079 There's no need to waste our best food. Put it away 725 01:21:40,840 --> 01:21:44,319 We couIdn't fuIIy trust the envoy 726 01:21:45,000 --> 01:21:48,399 What does Zhang think? 727 01:21:57,200 --> 01:22:02,799 We shouId test Fan Zeng again so as not to bIame the wrong man 728 01:22:20,240 --> 01:22:21,639 CounseIIor... 729 01:22:22,720 --> 01:22:28,319 Our scout has reported that Liu Bang is preparing his army 730 01:22:29,800 --> 01:22:34,999 I think we shouId make a pre-emptive attack to spare future troubIes 731 01:22:35,640 --> 01:22:39,799 After aII, Liu Bang has a speciaI amnesty from King Huai 732 01:22:39,920 --> 01:22:43,999 We need to find an excuse to kiII Liu Bang 733 01:22:44,120 --> 01:22:46,279 King Huai of Chu is aIways troubIe 734 01:22:46,400 --> 01:22:50,799 - Why don't we kiII him first? - KiII King Huai? 735 01:22:50,920 --> 01:22:54,919 Didn't you ask me to kiII King Huai during the Hongmen Banquet? 736 01:23:10,040 --> 01:23:11,519 Yu... 737 01:23:13,280 --> 01:23:15,079 Times have changed 738 01:23:16,920 --> 01:23:19,199 Times have indeed changed 739 01:23:30,160 --> 01:23:31,679 CounseIIor! 740 01:23:36,800 --> 01:23:43,279 Has your IoyaIty to the Xiang famiIy changed too? 741 01:24:20,480 --> 01:24:24,879 You are making a grave error 742 01:25:13,480 --> 01:25:17,759 Lord Xiang wants to see you, sir 743 01:25:49,960 --> 01:25:51,559 My Iord 744 01:25:56,240 --> 01:26:02,359 You and your famiIy have aIways treated me with utmost respect 745 01:26:02,480 --> 01:26:05,119 And you have Iistened to my opinions 746 01:26:05,800 --> 01:26:11,039 That's aII a counseIIor couId ask for 747 01:26:13,520 --> 01:26:16,639 The fact that you want to see me today 748 01:26:16,760 --> 01:26:19,799 means that you stiII hoId dear our reIationship 749 01:26:19,920 --> 01:26:24,359 That's enough for me 750 01:26:24,480 --> 01:26:26,279 That's enough 751 01:26:31,400 --> 01:26:34,759 AII good things in Iife... 752 01:26:38,040 --> 01:26:40,039 ...must come to an end 753 01:26:40,160 --> 01:26:45,879 I want to give you some advice before I take my Ieave 754 01:26:46,800 --> 01:26:50,599 If you experience danger, 755 01:26:50,720 --> 01:26:54,119 or if you think of me in the future, 756 01:26:55,440 --> 01:26:57,919 open this and Iook inside 757 01:27:30,320 --> 01:27:32,119 Yafu! 758 01:28:59,560 --> 01:29:00,799 Sir... 759 01:29:05,200 --> 01:29:08,799 Zhang Liang, you are here 760 01:29:11,160 --> 01:29:13,839 I knew you'd come 761 01:29:15,960 --> 01:29:20,599 I don't have much time 762 01:29:20,720 --> 01:29:22,519 My apoIogies 763 01:29:23,480 --> 01:29:30,199 I have pushed too far this time 764 01:29:30,320 --> 01:29:32,639 Zhang Liang 765 01:29:33,560 --> 01:29:38,879 You have made a briIIiant move this time 766 01:29:40,840 --> 01:29:45,759 I recognised that you had speciaI quaIities, 767 01:29:45,880 --> 01:29:49,559 when we met during the Hongmen Banquet 768 01:29:50,800 --> 01:29:52,959 I can teII you now... 769 01:29:55,320 --> 01:29:59,439 ...you are just Iike the me when I was young 770 01:30:13,480 --> 01:30:15,999 Don't feeI bad for me 771 01:30:16,120 --> 01:30:22,039 I've been waiting for an opponent Iike you my whoIe Iife 772 01:30:23,880 --> 01:30:28,519 Enemies are Iike the two sides of a mirror 773 01:30:29,600 --> 01:30:34,319 Just Iike Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, 774 01:30:34,440 --> 01:30:38,839 Or just Iike you and me 775 01:30:48,880 --> 01:30:51,079 Don't waste any more time 776 01:30:51,200 --> 01:30:56,919 Let's finish the fifth game of Weiqi 777 01:31:08,400 --> 01:31:11,479 Sir... Sir? 778 01:31:15,120 --> 01:31:16,399 Sir... 779 01:31:21,000 --> 01:31:27,839 Zhang Liang, there's a kind of chess game... 780 01:31:40,840 --> 01:31:46,479 "May l, Zhang Liang, a survivor of Han, present to my Lord 781 01:31:46,600 --> 01:31:48,559 "that the general should be able to distinguish people's qualities 782 01:31:48,680 --> 01:31:51,359 "before he learns the art of war 783 01:31:51,480 --> 01:31:56,039 "Counsellor Fan Zeng has served three generations of the Xiang family, 784 01:31:56,160 --> 01:31:59,239 "but he was discarded like a homeless dog 785 01:31:59,360 --> 01:32:01,439 "We all feel bitterly disappointed by this 786 01:32:01,560 --> 01:32:06,679 "Good birds choose the best trees to rest 787 01:32:06,800 --> 01:32:08,879 "l will return to Liu Bang's camp 788 01:32:09,000 --> 01:32:14,479 "l trust you will make your decisions with care, so as not to die alone" 789 01:32:26,080 --> 01:32:28,959 Get the army and horses ready. Let's act now! 790 01:32:29,080 --> 01:32:30,679 Yes, my Iord! 791 01:32:30,800 --> 01:32:34,319 My Iord... Liu Bang is presentIy at Hanzhong 792 01:32:34,440 --> 01:32:37,119 But even if he has Zhang Liang to assist him, 793 01:32:37,240 --> 01:32:39,559 he won't be a threat to us if we don't act rashIy 794 01:32:39,680 --> 01:32:41,039 Xiang Bo! 795 01:32:44,160 --> 01:32:45,839 I know you are kind 796 01:32:46,760 --> 01:32:50,679 If I don't eIiminate Liu today, he wiII eventuaIIy kiII me one day 797 01:32:50,800 --> 01:32:55,719 It was aII meant to happen at the Hongmen Banquet 798 01:32:55,840 --> 01:32:59,599 OnIy one couId survive between Liu Bang and me 799 01:32:59,720 --> 01:33:02,759 What if King Huai stops us again? 800 01:33:16,000 --> 01:33:17,439 GeneraI Han... 801 01:33:19,680 --> 01:33:20,919 My Iord 802 01:33:21,040 --> 01:33:23,959 Xiang Yu has kiIIed King Huai of Chu 803 01:33:30,880 --> 01:33:32,599 AII the peopIe despise him 804 01:33:32,720 --> 01:33:36,679 The eight vassaIs wouId Iike to heIp me suppress him. GeneraI Han... 805 01:33:36,800 --> 01:33:39,879 How many soIdiers can my Iord muster at most? 806 01:33:44,240 --> 01:33:45,319 Less than 1 00,000 807 01:33:45,440 --> 01:33:49,079 Then how can you controI the eight vassaIs? 808 01:33:49,200 --> 01:33:50,799 How about you? 809 01:33:53,440 --> 01:33:57,639 For me, the more the merrier 810 01:33:57,760 --> 01:34:02,239 Upon compIetion of the mission, I demand what I deserve 811 01:34:53,760 --> 01:34:56,319 It seems Iike I have underestimated Liu Bang 812 01:34:57,520 --> 01:34:59,959 I know I can't stop you from fighting 813 01:35:01,040 --> 01:35:03,759 But I'II accompany you when you go to war 814 01:38:17,160 --> 01:38:19,039 Don't pursue him! 815 01:38:48,160 --> 01:38:49,959 The eight vassaIs have arrived 816 01:38:51,320 --> 01:38:53,879 It'II be too Iate if you don't Ieave now! 817 01:39:20,000 --> 01:39:22,679 How dare you try to stop me! 818 01:39:22,800 --> 01:39:24,639 PIease don't go, my Iord! 819 01:40:16,000 --> 01:40:17,919 What's this pIace before us? 820 01:40:18,960 --> 01:40:23,439 It's the Wu River. And there's Wu City 821 01:41:13,800 --> 01:41:15,079 My Iord... 822 01:41:16,720 --> 01:41:18,799 Your Iadyship 823 01:41:21,600 --> 01:41:23,599 This is Liu Bang's secret order 824 01:41:23,720 --> 01:41:26,319 He has ordered the aIIies to attack tomorrow 825 01:41:26,440 --> 01:41:31,159 He has persuaded me not to make this unnecessary sacrifice 826 01:41:31,280 --> 01:41:33,879 You've surrendered to Liu Bang? 827 01:41:40,040 --> 01:41:43,799 I just want peace in the worId and between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang 828 01:41:47,480 --> 01:41:50,199 There's nothing I can do now 829 01:41:50,320 --> 01:41:52,839 It's meaningIess to stay in this war 830 01:41:54,200 --> 01:41:56,399 Success or faiIure aII depends on attitude 831 01:41:56,520 --> 01:41:59,799 There's onIy you, Yuji, who can persuade Xiang Yu to Ieave 832 01:42:40,200 --> 01:42:42,039 I deepIy regret... 833 01:42:44,040 --> 01:42:48,799 ...that I haven't heId your hand Iike this more often 834 01:42:51,480 --> 01:42:53,799 We couId start again 835 01:42:54,760 --> 01:42:56,119 Yuji 836 01:43:00,800 --> 01:43:03,159 We have reached the end 837 01:43:05,880 --> 01:43:07,879 Look at this Iand 838 01:43:09,880 --> 01:43:12,719 It wiII be fuII of Liu Bang's army very soon 839 01:43:15,760 --> 01:43:20,639 I have asked Xiang Bo to take you to a pIace of safety 840 01:43:21,720 --> 01:43:26,039 A pIace where no one can find you, not even me 841 01:43:33,960 --> 01:43:37,759 But you promised I couId stay with you 842 01:43:49,280 --> 01:43:50,679 I think... 843 01:43:51,240 --> 01:43:57,719 ...you shouId have a second chance to choose 844 01:44:09,800 --> 01:44:11,599 They are here 845 01:44:33,800 --> 01:44:35,919 Prepare to fight! 846 01:45:16,160 --> 01:45:19,519 This song couId destroy the moraIe of Xiang Yu's army 847 01:45:19,640 --> 01:45:25,439 HopefuIIy we can win the battIe without taking any more Iives 848 01:45:37,680 --> 01:45:41,199 - What are you doing? - I want to go home 849 01:45:42,480 --> 01:45:45,959 If you do that, you wiII have faiIed Lord Xiang 850 01:45:50,400 --> 01:45:54,879 Don't Ieave! This is the moment when Lord Xiang need us most! 851 01:45:55,000 --> 01:46:00,639 - I want to go home - Go home! Go home! 852 01:46:00,760 --> 01:46:06,279 Anyone who tries to escape now... wiII be executed! 853 01:46:09,560 --> 01:46:10,879 Stop! 854 01:46:41,240 --> 01:46:43,239 You've foIIowed me for many years 855 01:46:45,680 --> 01:46:47,799 Even though I'm your Iord... 856 01:46:49,320 --> 01:46:51,439 ...you are aII Iike brothers to me 857 01:46:54,200 --> 01:46:56,799 Today, we are surrounded by enemies 858 01:46:58,000 --> 01:46:59,999 None of you owe me 859 01:47:07,560 --> 01:47:09,599 It is I that owe you 860 01:47:17,760 --> 01:47:19,639 PIease remember... 861 01:47:23,560 --> 01:47:26,479 ...you wiII aIways be my brothers 862 01:47:32,240 --> 01:47:33,959 Take care 863 01:47:37,360 --> 01:47:43,039 I bid you aII...fareweII 864 01:47:48,800 --> 01:47:53,199 Yafu, you have been with me since l was young 865 01:47:53,320 --> 01:47:55,599 You have aIways guided me, 866 01:47:55,720 --> 01:47:57,959 heIped me with difficuIt decisions 867 01:47:59,520 --> 01:48:02,479 Xiang Yu, does this mean I have to retire, 868 01:48:02,600 --> 01:48:05,039 so you can reaIIy grow up? 869 01:48:33,320 --> 01:48:34,799 No one can enter 870 01:48:56,760 --> 01:49:00,479 I had a dream on the way here 871 01:49:04,440 --> 01:49:08,639 I dreamt of a white-haired coupIe sitting cIose to each other 872 01:49:08,760 --> 01:49:13,839 I envied them and so I waIked cIoser to find out who they were 873 01:49:13,960 --> 01:49:15,839 Then I reaIised I knew them 874 01:49:22,040 --> 01:49:24,479 It was you and me 875 01:49:24,600 --> 01:49:27,359 I want us to spend our Iives together 876 01:49:41,960 --> 01:49:44,919 I don't want to drag you into this... 877 01:49:45,040 --> 01:49:47,119 Just Iike when we first met 878 01:49:49,360 --> 01:49:51,559 I didn't want you to get invoIved 879 01:50:22,000 --> 01:50:25,879 Liu Bang must send his envoy to persuade us to surrender 880 01:50:26,000 --> 01:50:29,999 Wait untiI they are at ease. Then we shaII start fighting 881 01:50:47,680 --> 01:50:49,279 Liu Bang! 882 01:50:49,400 --> 01:50:54,559 Xiang Yu, I've been waiting to teII you myseIf... 883 01:50:56,560 --> 01:51:02,439 You are right. OnIy one of us can be aIIowed to survive 884 01:51:03,240 --> 01:51:04,959 I wiII survive 885 01:51:06,400 --> 01:51:07,799 Not you 886 01:51:08,720 --> 01:51:12,399 Both the worId and the nation wiII be mine 887 01:51:12,520 --> 01:51:15,759 Xiang Yu, we used to be sworn brothers 888 01:51:15,880 --> 01:51:18,519 If you admit defeat today, 889 01:51:18,640 --> 01:51:21,639 I shaII Iet you return to Jiangdong 890 01:51:24,960 --> 01:51:28,319 - KiII them! - Xiang Zhuang... 891 01:52:14,360 --> 01:52:16,319 Xiang Zhuang! 892 01:52:19,360 --> 01:52:22,399 My Iord! 893 01:54:18,480 --> 01:54:20,879 PIease Iend me your sword 894 01:54:21,000 --> 01:54:26,239 I am the onIy one who can kiII him and Iet him rest in peace 895 01:55:07,240 --> 01:55:08,999 I Iied to him 896 01:55:16,640 --> 01:55:20,079 - Yuji! - We'II never be separated again 897 01:55:26,640 --> 01:55:29,159 Do you want to be with me? 898 01:55:38,800 --> 01:55:40,079 I do 899 01:56:26,000 --> 01:56:29,599 My Iord, we found this in the camp 900 01:57:06,480 --> 01:57:09,319 l've persuaded Han Xin to surrender 901 01:57:10,480 --> 01:57:13,679 lt is hoped that my lord will last for a while 902 01:57:13,800 --> 01:57:18,599 Wait until for Han Xin's reinforcements to arrive and save us 903 01:57:19,800 --> 01:57:21,399 After winning the battle, 904 01:57:21,520 --> 01:57:24,119 l have promised to Han Xin, Zhang Liang and others 905 01:57:24,240 --> 01:57:27,999 that they will divide the nation and share its wealth 906 01:57:28,120 --> 01:57:32,399 l await your orders and hope that you will take my advice 907 01:57:35,760 --> 01:57:38,759 Xiang Yu, this is the onIy way I couId pIay the game 908 01:57:45,000 --> 01:57:48,479 CongratuIations to Lord Qi on taking the seaI! 909 01:58:21,920 --> 01:58:23,759 Xiao He! 910 01:58:46,520 --> 01:58:51,999 There's a game where both sides suffer losses 911 01:59:31,720 --> 01:59:34,999 Get away! GeneraI Fan cannot proceed 912 01:59:36,520 --> 01:59:40,519 Where were you aII when I fought with your majesty? 913 01:59:42,800 --> 01:59:44,239 Stop! 914 02:00:02,680 --> 02:00:05,119 - My Iord, I... - I know what you want to ask 915 02:00:09,760 --> 02:00:12,399 They pIan to kiII me 916 02:00:14,240 --> 02:00:17,199 If I don't kiII them, they'II kiII me 917 02:00:18,120 --> 02:00:19,959 I have to do this 918 02:00:20,080 --> 02:00:26,439 I...I stiII want...to say it 919 02:00:29,080 --> 02:00:31,639 I haven't seen you for a Iong time 920 02:00:33,360 --> 02:00:37,199 I know something is wrong and I am concerned for you 921 02:00:38,560 --> 02:00:40,599 Therefore I have come to see you 922 02:00:44,320 --> 02:00:46,879 When I Ieft home with you to fight in the war, 923 02:00:47,000 --> 02:00:52,559 I said that I wouId beIieve in whatever you said 924 02:00:57,160 --> 02:01:01,959 But...I'm not a weII-educated man 925 02:01:05,040 --> 02:01:07,839 What you've said and done today... 926 02:01:14,880 --> 02:01:19,519 ...it has reaIIy confused me! 927 02:01:19,640 --> 02:01:21,159 I am the emperor now 928 02:01:23,680 --> 02:01:29,079 I can give you whatever you want 929 02:01:29,200 --> 02:01:32,319 You are the emperor? Can you remove your imperiaI robe? 930 02:01:33,040 --> 02:01:35,479 - Can you do this for me? - Stop! 931 02:01:38,000 --> 02:01:41,479 We promised to heIp you in achieving this goaI 932 02:01:45,560 --> 02:01:50,599 Now... Now I'm not usefuI to you anymore 933 02:01:52,520 --> 02:01:55,359 Now I'm not usefuI to you anymore 934 02:01:55,480 --> 02:02:00,919 You promised us that we couId have drinks at home after the war 935 02:02:05,600 --> 02:02:08,159 Do you stiII remember? 936 02:02:09,360 --> 02:02:14,519 My Iord, Fan Kuai has to... 937 02:02:15,640 --> 02:02:18,079 ...take his Ieave! 938 02:02:50,240 --> 02:02:55,719 Sir, couId you teII us exactIy who you are? 939 02:02:57,000 --> 02:03:00,399 I'm just someone who Iikes to pIay Weiqi 940 02:03:01,920 --> 02:03:05,239 Once I had a cIose friend 941 02:03:05,360 --> 02:03:09,039 He hired me to pIay against another Weiqi master 942 02:03:09,160 --> 02:03:14,919 Then l realised my real opponent was my close friend 943 02:03:17,000 --> 02:03:19,199 l won't see my physician again 944 02:03:36,560 --> 02:03:39,319 I thought you were dead 945 02:03:39,880 --> 02:03:44,559 I'm aIive because I needed to see you 946 02:03:45,720 --> 02:03:48,039 I want to ask you... 947 02:03:50,320 --> 02:03:53,799 ...is that the resuIt you were expecting? 948 02:04:00,520 --> 02:04:04,919 AII these years, I've been scared each and every day 949 02:04:07,040 --> 02:04:12,519 I feeI everything they say is a pIot against me 950 02:04:15,000 --> 02:04:19,599 AII the food they give me is poisoned 951 02:04:19,720 --> 02:04:22,719 Your majesty, after your death, 952 02:04:22,840 --> 02:04:25,439 which prince wiII succeed you? 953 02:04:27,800 --> 02:04:30,319 l remember Yuji asked me a question once 954 02:04:30,440 --> 02:04:32,959 Do you know the cost of the banquet? 955 02:04:33,080 --> 02:04:37,279 I know that going to the Hongmen Banquet 956 02:04:37,400 --> 02:04:42,159 means I need my wits about me in trying to trick the other side 957 02:04:44,480 --> 02:04:47,399 Whoever vioIates the order wiII be executed 958 02:04:54,800 --> 02:05:02,279 The cost is that you'II Iose the capacity to trust anyone 959 02:05:06,720 --> 02:05:09,959 In Hongmen PaIace, 960 02:05:10,080 --> 02:05:13,279 I have aIready buiIt monuments devoid of written characters 961 02:05:13,400 --> 02:05:17,759 in memory of those who died because of me 962 02:05:22,120 --> 02:05:24,119 Zhang Liang... 963 02:05:29,200 --> 02:05:31,599 I have no one to trust now 964 02:05:37,480 --> 02:05:38,959 Zhang Liang... 965 02:05:42,000 --> 02:05:46,839 WiII you do me one Iast favour? 966 02:06:30,320 --> 02:06:34,399 Now that everything is preordained, 967 02:06:34,520 --> 02:06:37,759 it is unnecessary to be stubborn and obdurate 968 02:06:38,720 --> 02:06:44,039 Things are hard to predict, but you can't confuse right and wrong 969 02:06:44,160 --> 02:06:47,359 Today, I must do one Iast thing for Yuji 970 02:07:31,080 --> 02:07:32,839 - Yuji! - My Iord 971 02:08:16,080 --> 02:08:18,479 Thank you for Iistening 972 02:08:19,760 --> 02:08:24,039 The Hongmen Banquet is finaIIy over 973 02:08:25,920 --> 02:08:29,399 I shaII Ieave now 974 02:08:32,760 --> 02:08:36,119 Sir, where are you going? 975 02:08:38,520 --> 02:08:43,759 I'II need to find another master with whom to pIay Weiqi 976 02:08:45,480 --> 02:08:48,119 And see if a win-win situation is possibIe 977 02:08:49,080 --> 02:08:51,759 Zhang Liang! 978 02:08:55,320 --> 02:08:57,319 I must ask you once again 979 02:08:58,600 --> 02:09:01,799 Do we seriousIy have to pIay against each other?