Episode 38 Master Ouyang, I will be eternally grateful to you if you save my son! How could you kneel before others given your status as a prince? Aren’t you afraid of becoming the laughing stock of others? Get up right now! Master Ouyang, saving his life is more important.
Saving his life is more important. I will do all I can to make it up to you for my son’s mistake. How can you erase the hatred I have for him for killing my nephew? Is my nephew’s life any less worthy than your son’s? Anyone who agrees may stand out to speak!
Help His Little Highness back to Lin’an and… summon the best physicians to treat him! Yes! Your Little Highness, let’s go. Which physician would dare treat the person whom I’ve poisoned? Which physician would be so silly as to throw his life away? Poison! I’m in pain! Help me! Kang’er!
I really do not know how to help you. Kang’er. Father… I’m here. Kang’er… You’re not my father. You caused my mother’s death. I hate you. You may leave. Your Highness, let’s go. Let’s go. Kang’er… Kang’er… This is your just deserts for killing my nephew. Swordsman Ke, come on out. You can’t kill him!
If you do, you won’t be able to get the Jiuyin Manual. All right, I will spare his life once again. Rong’er, come and recite the manual to me! Let’s go! Wait! Swordsman Ke, don’t forget the favour I asked of you just now. Let’s go! Rong’er! Rong’er… Nianci, you’re here. Nianci,
Let’s go back to Niu Village. Nianci! Rong’er! Rong’er… Master! Jing’er! Master, so you’re here! Master! The two of us have been totally blind fools! The two of us have been totally blind fools! Get lost! I feel sorry for my five brothers and Rong’er! Rong’er? Master, where has Ouyang Feng taken Rong’er?
I don’t know. But nothing good will come out of him taking her away. Jing’er, hurry to save her now. Death is the only way I’m able to thank her for her kindness! Master, don’t let your imagination run wild! Why don’t I search for Rong’er while you seek Master Huang’s help?
I’m afraid I may not be Ouyang Feng’s match. All right, hurry to save her now. Go on! If you don’t bring Rong’er back, I will kill you! Go on! Brother Yang, you plotted to kill my masters, but ended up getting poisoned yourself. Let the feuds between us end.
We will be quits from now on. You did too much wrong during your lifetime. Heaven is finally punishing you now. I’ve let Rong’er down too. Let Heaven punish such a stupid person like me too. Brother Yang, If you still value the brotherhood between us. please see that I find Rong’er soon
And that she’s safe and sound. Let all the suffering be borne by me alone. Rong’er! Where are you? Rong’er, where exactly are you? Rong’er! Rong’er… Where are you? Help! Help! The Mongolians are here! Tuolei! Brother! Why are you here? Brother, I’ve missed you! I miss you too.
Huazheng and your mother often talk about you. Let’s go back to Mongolia. Sure, I miss my mother a lot. Brother, we’re home. Father, the Jins are not responding to our challenge. They are hiding in the city and resisting our attacks. Winter is coming, And the horses’ hooves have to be changed.
Should we summon the soldiers in the city back? No, I’ve prepared 50000 soldiers to act as backup. After they win the battle and conquer the city. we will use the enemy’s weapons to make new hooves for the horses. Yes. Khan. General Muhuali, General Tuolei and the Prince Consort await your orders.
Summon them in. Khan, we’re back. I was hoping that you would return earlier. Let’s discuss official matters first. Muhuali, Tuolei, how did we fare in the battle at Shandong? We surrounded the enemy from different directions and rendered them no chance of escaping. But the Jins took advantage of the situation and summoned
100,000 soldiers to guard the city. That made the city practically impregnable. We were not able to conquer the city in such a short period of time. It’s not a huge loss if we do not conquer this city. We can make better use of the soldiers we have.
We can deploy them to other areas. We will discuss our strategy after we’ve tired them out. Tuolei, what do you think? The Jins and Song have had many exchanges of late. If they form an alliance, It would be disadvantageous to us. Why don’t we form an alliance with Song against the Jins first?
This is a wise idea. Draft a letter to the Song Emperor now. Invite him to join in an alliance to eliminate the Jins. Song and Mongolia will never go to war. Tuolei, you’ve become much wiser these two years. I’m happy to hear news of your many victories on the battlefield.
Father, thank you for your praise. Guo jing, how have you been? Khan, you bade me to bring Wanyan Honglie’s head back to you. but I’ve let him escape umpteen times. I await punishment from you. The eagle will be able to catch the fox when it grows up. Why should I punish you?
I’ve been yearning to see you. The lands of Mongolia are ten times larger than before. We have much more people and horses on the grasslands too. You will not be able to cover the whole area on horseback in a day. Khan, why do you need so much land and people?
It might have been a few years, but he’s still as silly as before! I’ll explain everything to you in time to come. You may leave. Yes. Who is it? Huazheng. You’re really back. I’ve dreamt of you so many times. Silly boy, have you been back to see your mother?
I’m just about to go back. Who do you think will be happier that you’re back? Me or your mother? I think my mother will be elated. Won’t I be happy too? You… Mother… Mother! I’m back. My son is back. Yes, I’m back. My son is back. I’m full. Jing’er, eat more.
You used to be able to eat a few plates of meat before you left. Really? Your appetite has decreased. Mother, your hair has all turned white. It seems like your Uncle Yang’s family was really ill-fated. It was all Wanyan Honglie’s doing. Duan Tiande told me everything before I killed him.
If I meet Wanyan Honglie, I will tear him into a thousand pieces! You’ve learnt so many vulgarities after a few years out there. Speak less of such in future. Yes. Was it this behavior of yours that made Rong’er leave you in anger? Atrocious! Everyone on the grasslands knows that you’re the prince consort.
What are you going to do about Princess Huazheng? The Khan has been kind to us. We cannot let him down. As for Rong’er… Mother, what would my father have done in such a situation? Your father would rather suffer himself than let others down. Father, though I’ve never met you,
I will learn from your example. If Rong’er is safe, I will honour my promise and marry Huazheng. But if anything untoward happens to Rong’er, I will not marry. The Khan has an edict for the prince consort! Guo Jing receives the edict. The Khan grants 1,000 slaves, 100 Jin of gold,
500 bulls and… 2,000 sheep to the prince consort. He orders that you marry Princess Huazheng immediately. The various tribes have sent wedding gifts to mark the joyous occasion. This is the list. I will accept these. Please go back. How are you going to account to the Khan when matters have come to such?
I will tell the Khan exactly the same words. Guo Jing! Guo Jing! What’s the matter? Let’s go hunting. Hunting? What is there to hunt at this hour? You. Let’s go. Khan, please turn in early. How can I rest well when the enemy has not been defeated?
I’m waiting for the envoy I sent to Khwarezmia to return. I’m just afraid that it will be another horrendous battle. Huazheng, I have something to tell you. Guo Jing, I have something to tell you too. I’m not the Khan’s daughter. What? Don’t treat me as the Khan’s daughter after we get married.
I will be known as Guo Jing’s wife. You can beat or scold me any way you want in the future. Don’t suppress yourself because I’m the Khan’s daughter. Huazheng, you’re really good to me. But I’m not worthy of you. Why do you say that? You’re the best man in the whole world!
Other than my father, no other person compares to you! My four brothers cannot hold a candle to you! I’m really very happy today. When they told me you were dead, I wanted to die myself. Fortunately, Tuolei snatched the dagger away from me. Otherwise, how will I be able to marry you now?
Guo Jing, I’d rather die than not marry you. Uh. Why are you sighing? Nothing. If you do not like the grasslands, we can go back to the South. I’m thinking of returning to the South. I’m just afraid that Father and Mother will not bear to let me go. I’m thinking of going alone.
I’ll listen to you. If you want to return to the South, I will follow. If they object to it, we will leave secretly. I meant to say I wanted to go to the South with my mother. I… Huazheng, I’ve let you down. I cannot marry you. No… What did I do wrong?
Are you blaming me for not killing myself for you? No! I do not know too… I must have done something wrong. No matter what, I have to go and look for her. Who? Miss Huang? She did not blame me although I made her suffer. She even risked her life to save my master.
She’s been captured by a villain now, and her fate is unknown. I’ve searched for her for six months, and my search brought me here. No matter what, I have to find her. If I cannot find her, I’d rather die. If you find her, you will not marry me, am I right? No.
Sister Huazheng If she’s safe, I will return to the grasslands. If you still want me by then, we will get married. No! You know very well that I will definitely want to marry you! Go look for her. No matter how long it takes, I will be waiting for you.
But what use is it? So what if I’m the Khan’s daughter? What good would it be even if I tore myself apart? Huazheng, the Khan is summoning his generals! Khan! Does that traitor Mohemo have such valiant princes? No! Does he have such brave generals? No! Look, these are the soldiers of the envoy
Whom I sent to Khwarezmia. What has Mohemo done to my loyal general? Kill him! Khwarezmia might have a huge army of soldiers, but does that mean we should be afraid of them? No! We have been tolerating them because we want to defeat Jin! Boerhu! Tell everyone how Mohemo treated our soldiers!
Our Khan has always been civil towards that traitor. But when we sent our merchants there, he snatched our goods and killed our merchants! When we sent our envoys over to better relations with them, that traitor listened to Wanyan Honglie and milled our envoy! He then killed our soldiers
And left the remaining half alive. shaving off their beards before chasing them back here. Was Wanyan Honglie in Khwarezmia too? I recognize him! He was by the traitor’s side, whispering into his ear. I really wanted to kill him! Will we be afraid even if Jin and Khwarezmia join forces to attack us? No!
Our Khan is invincible! He will lead us to Khwarezmia and break their barriers! We have to capture Mohemo and Wanyan Honglie! Khwarezmia claims to have more than a million elite forces. I believe they should have about 700,000 to 800,000 soldiers. We only have 200,000 troops,
Which we have to leave some to fight Jin. Can we win the battle with 150,000 troops against 700,000 of theirs? Yes! Summon your soldiers! Yes! Guo Jing… Khan. You shall conquer the West with me. After capturing Wanyan Honglie and Mohemo, you and Huazheng will hold your wedding ceremony. Khan, I…
I shall deploy 10,000 troops under your command. But I’m not trained in warfare! No one was born a strategist. You will learn as you go along. You’ve followed me since you were young. Why are you afraid of going to war? How can Genghis Khan’s son-in-law be incapable of fighting a war?
Go on and summon your troops. That’s enough. Read it out to me. “Heaven has decreed that I be the ruler of all the Mongolian tribes”. “My lands spread over vast areas and I have conquered many countries”. “If anyone so much dares to threaten my reign,”
“I will go all out to defeat the rebel”. Who do you think you are writing to? Does Genghis Khan need to resort to such formalities to deal with the traitor? Listen good! Write down whatever I recite! Yes. “You want war, we go to war!”
Append my seal on it and send it out immediately. The Khan has declared war against that traitor! “You want war, we go to war!” “You want war, we go to war!” “You want war, we go to war!” “You want war, we go to war!” “You want war, we go to war!”
Khan, Guo Jing is here. Send him in. Yes. Khan. I have a question for you. There’s a kind of person in the South known as a priest. He’s able to teach people how to become immortals and stay young. Is it true? I don’t know how much truth there is
In being able to attain immortality. But one is able to extend one’s lifespan by practicing martial arts. Do you know such a person? Send him to see me immediately! I should extend a proper invitation to such an important person. Who do you think I should seek?
The authentic authority in this area is the Quanzhen Sect. Priest Qiu Chuji is the most highly-skilled person in the sect. He’s a helpful person. I think you can seek his help. Where’s the clerk? Here. Khan. You’ve heard our conversation. Draft an invitation now. Yes. “The King summons you immediately”. Khan… Khan…
Do I have to speak in such a tone to a religious person… Although I used it on the traitor? You have to draft a polite and flattering letter, do you understand? Yes. Leave now. I shall reward you with five taels of gold. Append my seal of authority on it when you have finished.
Send the Han official, Liu Zhonglu, to receive him. Thank you, Khan. Jing’er, send a letter to Priest Qiu Chuji on my behalf inviting him here. Yes, Khan, I… You may leave. Zhebie and Tuolei will assist you with the choosing of soldiers and training of troops.
You don’t have to worry about your lack of knowledge on the battlefield. All right. We’re his old acquaintances! Send word to him immediately! We want to see General Guo! Let us in! Master, seeking an audience with you is a difficult task! Elders, you… Why are you here?
Do you have news of Miss Huang? No… We’ve searched everywhere, but there’s no news of Chief. Our search brought us to Mongolia. When we heard that you had been made a general and was going to conquer… The he western regions, we decided to come and lend you a helping hand.
How did you know all this? The whole pugilistic fraternity knows of the letter you sent to Priest Qiu. Master, we heard that you’ve become the Khan’s prince consort, and that you will be leading troops against the West. The Beggar Sect has followers all over the world. If even you do not
Have news of Rong’er, it does not bode well for her. We’ve tried our best, but to no avail. Elders, this way please. Thank you. Master, why are you fretting? The Khan ordered that I lead the troops, but I have no knowledge about warfare at all! If I had known, I would have brought
The “Sun Tzu Art of War”or “Taigong’s War Strategies” for you to review. The manuals contain war strategies and formations. War strategies and formations? A person’s lifespan is limited, All my hair has turned white. I might not be able to return alive from the battlefield this time.
My lady gave me a suggestion last night which I think is viable. I’m going to choose an heir to succeed me amongst my sons today. Shuchi. Father. You’re my eldest son. Who do you think should succeed me? Father… Father, what task do you have in mind for Shuchi?
How can we let this bastard from the Mierqi tribe rule us? Father has never treated me as an outsider! Why are you constantly picking on me? What good are you? You never win me. Why are you always behaving in this manner? You are a bastard through and through!
I want to duel with you! If I lose, I’ll cut off my finger! If I lose, I will never stand on my feet again! Stop! All of you are my sons. Don’t you think it’s shameful the way you’re fighting like barbarians… In front of your father and the officials? Khan,
What do you think we should do? Shuchi is my son, and I’ve always thought highly of him. No one is to speak ill of him ever again! Everyone knows how capable Shuchi is. But he’s not as kind as my third brother, Wokuotai. I nominate him to be your successor. What about you?
I second the nomination. Father, I support Brother Wokuotai whole-heartedly. If he forgets, I will remind him. If he’s asleep, I will wake him up. If he goes to war, I will be by his side. Father, I’m not as valiant as Eldest Brother on the war front,
Not as detailed as Second Brother in planning strategies, and not as firm and brave as Fourth Brother. I do not dare accept the honour that you have bestowed upon me. You do not have to decline it. You may not be on a par with them in terms of warfare,
But you’re kind and benevolent. When you become the Khan, there will be no rivalry amongst tribes. Mongolia will become an invincible country. As long as we do not fight amongst ourselves, what else is there to be worried about? Father… It’s decided then. We shall have a celebratory feast tonight. Yes!
Master, you called for me? Elder Lu, I’m sorry to disturb you at this hour of the night, but I have a question for you. How do you read this character? This character does look a little familiar to me. How does it read? What is the meaning of it? Master,
Why don’t you write the character down? I will go back and think about it, and be back shortly with an answer. Elder Lu, you can think about it here. Why do you have to go back? If you need wine, there’s plenty here too. No… I have to go back and think about it.
If I stay here, I will never be able to come up with an answer. All right, but this is really strange. Every time I ask you a question, you have to go back and think. Elder, I’ll have to trouble you. General, you’re back. Move! Master, why are you here?
I’ve just come up with the answer. Elder lu, why didn’t you ask your master to come and see me? I do not have one. Light the room! Master, what purpose do you have in coming into my room? I saw another person in your room just now. While I was pondering over your question.
A fairy from Heaven appeared! Fairy? The fairy came down from Heaven to enlighten me. The fairy came down from Heaven to enlighten me. It must be a fairy who descended onto Earth! Master, it could be your fortune which led to you seeing the fairy. I was in the tent,
But I didn’t see anything at all. That’s enough. Prince Consort! Prince Consort, bad news! The first and second princes have gotten drunk and are about to come to blows with each other! Inform the Khan! He’s drunk and dead to the world. Inform Elder Lu! Yes! Elder Lu, do you have any solution?
Use the snake formation to separate the two armies and the tiger formation to subdue those who resist. Pass the command down immediately! You came up with this solution? I went back and asked for a divination again. The fairy gave me the solution. Fairy ? My lord,
There’s an army coming towards us from the south-east! Who dares stop me from killing Chahetai? My lord, there’s an army approaching from the north-west! Who is it? Is the army coming to help me or that bastard? Set up the snake formation and separate the two armies!
Surrender your weapons before the Khan finds out about this! What kind of weird formation is that southern barbarian using? Use the tiger formation to subdue those who resist! Everyone, we’re all brothers! Do not fight among yourselves! If you do not stop, I will use military punishment against you! Khan! Khan!
Are the two of you sober now? Chahetai, If you dare lose your proprieties and mock your brother. I will cut off your tongue and feed it to the dogs. Shuchi, if you dare abuse your military powers. I will strip you of all your authority! Do you understand? Yes, Father.
How can we fight the enemy if we are having internal rivalry? You’re my sons, and I depend on you to fight and win wars. Weapons can kill. If Guo jing hadn’t stopped you, you would’ve been dead by now! Father, I was drunk. I will never do it again.
If I ever speak ill of Brother again, I will cut off my own tongue. You may leave. Yes. Guo Jing. Khan. I’m going to reward you with 500 taels of gold and 100 horses. Distribute them among your soldiers. Thank you. You claimed that you didn’t know how to fight wars.
But the credit from this battle is greater than that with the Jins. If we cannot defeat the enemy, we can attack them again and again. But if my sons die, how can I revive them? End
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