In ancient Chinese political systems, the legitimacy of succession and control over military forces were critical factors for maintaining stability, as demonstrated by the historical narrative of Zhao Kuangyin's rise to power during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, where military commanders and their loyalty to the throne determined the fate of the state.
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[music] [singing] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [singing] [music] [music] >> What a fast ship.
>> [music] >> It's a swift coastal [music] skiff.
At this distance, they can use arrows and crossbows to nail us to death one by one on this ship.
Which master of Chinhai House is present?
Please come aboard for a talk.
This is my Cloud Longsword. The sword is his life.
It must never be held in others' hands.
Let him hold it.
Li Yuanching of the Chinhai House pays respects to the great executive.
So, it is Grandmaster Li in person.
Please forgive me for this courtesy.
Li Yuanching's visit is indeed presumptuous.
Great executive is not to blame.
The state has its laws, and the family has its rules.
Although the sea is shrouded in storms, it is not a place beyond the law.
I have been roaming the world without receiving a single coin from the kingdom of Wuyue or a single grain from the king.
As to the laws of Wuyue, what have they to do with my Qinghai house?
Though the Huanglong house may be insignificant, we still have eight warships, 16 swift skiffs, and countless cargo vessels traveling to and from Goryeo, Japan, the Ryukyu Islands, and Srivijaya on the East Sea.
We are the law.
You may take the ships, but not the men and cargo. Gods! 500 catties of pure gold to buy the men, to buy the cargo.
800. 600.
750. World have been fragmented and in chaos for 50 or 60 years. No one has had an easy life.
650 catties.
Indeed.
Making a living in troubled times, every family has its own difficulties.
700 catties.
If even a tiny fraction is missing, Master Li may return and prepare for battle. 700 catties it shall be.
As to that lad outside the ship, give [music] him to me as a little extra.
1,000 catties. I'll buy the men and cargo.
750 catties for the men and cargo.
250 for myself. I am the young master of the Shangwu house.
These Southern Tang bandits captured me and demanded the cargo as ransom. Great Executive, just detain the men, the ship, the cargo, and send me along to Hangzhou.
You'll get 1,000 catties of pure gold.
Not a single cent will be missing.
Great Executive, this kid is talking nonsense. Don't be deceived by him.
Sailing on the sea, honesty comes first.
700 catties of pure gold. It's settled.
Great Executive truly is a gentleman with virtue.
You Wanjing admires you.
The boy outside worth 250 catties.
Do you want to buy him?
Mark up. 300 catties. I'll buy myself.
It's 300 now.
Do you want to bid on?
What is your connection with Chen Jiayu?
Chen Jiayu has two daughters.
One is 16 and the other is 12.
He does have a son.
Still in swaddling [music] clothes.
Who exactly are you?
Why do you claim to be the young master of Shanyu?
I Uncle is asking you. You'd better tell the truth. If you tell one lie, I'll cut off one of your ears. If you tell two lies, I'll cut off both. If you tell three lies, your nose will be gone.
I'm cold.
That's the truth. But my head is hot.
>> [music] >> Armor.
Mountain pattern armor, lacquer armor, both available.
I even saw a set of Mingguang armor.
Li Yuanching was a Southern Tang spy leader and commander of the Black Cloud troops.
Why would he go through such trouble to travel far across the waves to come to Wuyue to buy armor?
Southern Tang's troops aren't so poor as to be in such a state.
He must be selling armor on behalf of others. The Jinhuai house doesn't need to buy armor themselves. He bought all the people, meaning to prevent you from finding out the identity of the supplier. Maybe we can ask that kid when he wakes up.
This kid resembles someone.
>> [music] >> 250, you're awake.
Drink this.
What time is it?
Where I am?
You've had a fever all night. You've sweated a lot. [music] It's sour and smelly. This bed is probably ruined.
Uncle prescribed the medicine for you.
Take it and you'll feel better.
Have this, [music] it's sweet.
Are you hungry? Your food is outside.
I'll go get it.
Lord Xue Chao. Lord Xue Chao. Lord Xue Chao.
Anshuiyawan.
Anshuiyawan.
Are you sure? It was indeed a swift coastal skiff. Absolutely. A swift skiff.
Means you're navy.
No.
Appearing there at that time, it couldn't have been Ming Ju Navy.
Then who could it be?
Wang Long Island.
As brothers, the sixth prince is so proper and sensible, and the seventh is so alert and reasonable.
Yet the ninth prince never puts anyone's mind at ease. Talking about this now is useless.
It seems this [music] time it will have to be you and me who leave for this affair.
Do you know the identity of Li Yuanching?
The master of the Qingwai House of Southern Tang. How do you know?
I overheard when you talked on the ship.
Why were you on the Qingwai House's ship?
May I refuse to answer this question? Then another one. Do you know whose ship that cargo vessel was that came that night?
Whose ship was it?
The Shanyu House. How do you know? Can you tell me? Yes, I guessed.
You fool.
Then guess what kind of goods were they trading that night? This I really don't know.
I will tell you then. They were trading armor.
What was exposed is no ordinary item.
This This is armor.
An official family hides one set, and they'll face a grave crime of treason.
If the theft and sale of armor is exposed, it warrants death by a thousand cuts. All men in the family will be killed, women becoming public courtesans.
So you mean the old master's investigating this.
It might not be that fast.
>> As long as we act swiftly, there's still time to remedy.
Marshall, anything different about the rewards issued from the treasury this time?
No, nothing.
More appropriate than before.
More appropriate than before.
What do you mean?
The rewards issued from the treasury in the past were either black or gray, but this time it's bright red. The color is so vibrant and beautiful. [music] Take it home and mothers and wives can make clothes from it. Wearing them makes one very dignified.
All are crimson.
We in the central guard all received bright red.
I heard that some other units got green, some blue, and also black and gray.
So it seems.
They are all mixed colors.
I've got it.
You may leave.
Yes, I take my leave.
That scoundrel He Ching Shuan.
How dare he?
Young the third, you mad? Dare you storm the treasury? You have a death wish.
Listen up, all of you.
In this courtyard, it is commander here in the first unit who are in charge.
Our only task is to lock up all the account rooms and warehouses.
Then we'll withdraw outside the courtyard.
We only need to guard the perimeter, allowing no one in and no one out.
Before noon tomorrow, if a single mouse runs out or an ant crawls in, it will be our fault.
Yes, sir. Young Tong, I will go and report this immediately, that. You seal off the treasury. No need for you to report to the king.
Old marshal, tomorrow morning, I have arranged with the prefect of the Eastern Court to thoroughly search the treasury. All of the accounts, vouchers, and inventory from this moment on shall be sealed.
After tomorrow's search, inspection, and audit, I will report to the great king in person.
Then, whoever deserves death will lose his head.
Proceed.
This old bastard acts suddenly, leaving no room for maneuver. The armor hasn't been replenished yet. This is the most tough thing. There's no way to balance the accounts if checked tomorrow.
This old executioner is trying to put me to death.
What if we break open the locks on the account rooms and balance the accounts whatever?
What a brilliant plan.
How did you come up with it?
Newly made accounts can be detected.
And on top of that, if you break the locks open, aren't you just saying you are suspicious?
There's no way to hide.
All room locked. I can neither do the accounts nor repair the armor. I was just sitting here waiting for the penalty.
I have a plan.
I just don't know if Commander he has enough courage.
A knife is at our throat. What else is there to say?
Come closer.
250.
I raised the price. 300.
It doesn't count. You're 250.
What do you want?
My mother and uncle invite you to the front hall.
Didn't we meet during the day?
We talked and asked questions. What else?
It's a different situation.
What is different?
My elder brother has returned. He wants to see you.
Your elder brother?
Lord Chueh-chou.
Third brother.
Can Hong Yu bring Hong Tu back?
He definitely can.
Rest assured.
Will Lady Yu take her anger out on Hong Tu?
Just relax.
She's not that kind of person at all.
Let's rest early.
I'm afraid my health won't allow me to stay up late. Great king.
Great king, an emergency.
Great king, what happened?
Great king, open the door.
What's wrong?
Lichuan courtyard. The inner treasury, Lichuan courtyard, is on fire.
Quick.
This little rascal have no single truthful word in his mouth. He truly has his father's style.
Madam, that comment is not very fair.
I didn't know that the famous master of Huanglong House was my third brother's birth mother.
The great executive also never told me that. You knew my father king.
Seeing the great executive seizing the ship and killing the boatman, my heart almost jumped out of my chest.
I truly dared not act without caution.
Your caution is not wrong.
Had I known earlier where you were from, I might have directly thrown you into the sea.
I couldn't have kept you here now running your mouth.
Mother. Enough.
I'm not keeping bothering with you youngsters.
I am somewhat tired and need to rest.
Let's leave things to be discussed tomorrow.
We bid thee farewell.
All right. You brothers can talk.
I am also tired.
Taisheng, Qingyu, accompany me back to rest. Yes, uncle.
We bid thee farewell.
Third brother.
I'll deal with you later.
Who was on duty today?
Huh?
Reporting to the king. Today is even numbered.
By the rules, it should be Lord Hu's turn to be on duty in the inner garden.
Where is Li Jing Xuan?
Tell that scoundrel to get out here now.
I I I pay respects to the lord.
Young Tom.
Why is it you? Reporting to the lord, I was at the side wing fighting the fire.
A few spots remained not extinguished. I mean why are you here?
Where is He Jingxu An? Lord this fire broke out suddenly. I have been fighting the fire and I have not seen Commander He.
Seize him.
Lord spare my life.
I am wronged.
I followed Martial Dai's military order to seal off the Lichuan courtyard.
Otherwise, even with the greatest courage I would not dare to act on my own. I'm wronged. I am wronged, Lord.
My king, shall we summon a palanquin?
Lord Great king, I'm here.
A fire broke out in the palace burning a few side courtyards is not of great importance.
Notify everyone inside and outside not to act rashly.
Anyone who spreads rumors shall be beheaded.
Understood.
Great king, great king >> What's the situation?
The palace is not yet under martial law.
To escape, it is [music] the perfect time. Delay another half an hour and it will be too late.
So, you mean if we don't leave now, when will we?
Commander He, [music] have you seen anything?
Lord who just passed by carrying the king on his back.
Young Jong was apprehended, mouth gagged. Presumably, he hasn't been interrogated yet. If he doesn't ask now, he will soon. [music] Let's go quickly.
Carrying on the back?
Exactly.
I'm afraid he's not well.
If he's really not well, then that would be good for us.
What on earth is happening? Great king, what's wrong with him?
Quick, quick.
Madam.
Madam.
Please forgive this old mistress' imprudence. Please move to the side hall to rest.
Madam. Please don't worry. Tomorrow I will certainly certainly shoulder the responsibility.
Find a reliable person.
To summon two palace physicians to the royal tie courtyard. Yes.
Be extremely cautious. Be careful.
Do not leak any information. Understood.
Hoo Jin-sea has always been astute and decisive.
It's impossible to deceive him.
If that's the case, let's disperse from the palace early before anything happened. Return and wait for death.
Sir, how confident are you with your plan?
If the king's health problem is not serious, there is only [music] a 20% chance.
If he falls ill and never recovers, >> [music] >> then what?
There is still an 8% chance.
To be honest, reporting to the supervisor, the king's pulse [music] is extremely faint. It feels ruthless. Speak plainly.
Yes.
This cauldron boiling sign is the first of the seven fatal pulses in medicine.
The king, I'm afraid.
The cause of illness?
Since the crown prince passed away last year, grief has been in the king's heart, damaging his lung meridian. In winter, he caught a cold which lingered for nearly 100 days. Foundation of health was crumbling. The deep-seated illness entered his organs. He was suddenly startled.
And it all erupted at once tonight.
Is there any way to save him?
We are incompetent. We are incompetent.
Listen, all of you. The king is critically ill. There is suspicion and fear.
The situation is urgent.
I need you to make the great king wake up.
By whatever means.
Reporting to the supervisor. If we use gold needles on the byway point, the Shinkong and Shinting points, we might make the king wake up briefly.
However, this method stimulates vitality and accelerates the meridians. It's easy to get a breath of life, but it will be extremely difficult to sustain.
I understand.
Use the needles. Needle?
I will take responsibility.
You will not be held accountable.
Use the needles. Yes.
Great king.
What time is it now?
Just three quarter past the Z hour.
I How much time do I have left?
I prostrate myself and beg the king to settle important matters.
Lord, stay.
Everyone else, leave.
Commander of the capital archery and cavalry army Marquess of Xi'an, Chen [music] Hongyu is talented in both civil and military.
His knowledge spans heaven and earth.
At the risk of my unworthy life, I beg the orders withdraw.
What?
The third prince does not meet your approval.
Since ancient times when a ruler has true sons at his knee there is never a reason to appoint an adopted son.
Although the third prince is your adopted son he is also the son of the marshal's mansion, Sun Tingfu.
If the 12 prefectures of Wuyue with its million soldiers and civilians are entrusted to an adopted son how can this not raise doubts at home and abroad?
How can it ensure peace within the court and among the people?
Emperor Mingzong was also not the biological son of Emperor Taizu.
Therefore, after Mingzong's death Shi Jingtang usurped his family's empire.
Since the emperor can be an adopted son then a good son-in-law can also be one.
My king the central plains have been in chaos for decades. [clears throat] Fathers and sons suspect each other.
Sovereign and ministers are in disarray.
Heaven and earth are overturned. Some things are done as there's no other choice.
That's why they let mistakes ride.
How will you act?
He's not yet at that point.
I agree.
With you here.
Now.
Summon Hansworth to the palace.
The great king summons the sixth prince.
Old lord.
What does this mean?
The great king's command.
Is only to summon the sixth prince. He did not summon seventh prince.
Please wait outside the hall.
Father.
Father.
Father.
Father.
Father.
My dear foolish child.
You finally stopped being talking about the etiquette between ruler and subject with your father.
Everyone.
Will eventually die.
There's no need to cry.
Last April.
When my fifth son passed away, I had you enter the Chancellor's mansion to participate in and decide on government affairs.
You are someone who remains calm in the face of major events.
It's just a pity [music] that there's not enough time for you.
I had originally intended to support you for another year or two.
Father, please don't [music] say that.
Please take care of your health.
The state, the family, the officials, [music] nobles, and relatives, the soldiers and civilians in 12 prefectures and 67 counties, they can do without me.
But they cannot do without you.
Father.
Father.
Liu Yan-chen, I never knew before that you are a man of courage and strategy.
This old man, by the king's command, lead the inner palace troops.
Yet you, this fellow, locked me outside the palace walls.
Do you know that I can enforce military law and execute you?
In reply to the marshal, I dare not disrupt the hierarchy rules. It is only my duty. Once the gates are locked, I dare not open them without the king's command.
The palace is ablaze with fire.
If the king faces any danger, can you bear the responsibility?
Open the gates and let me enter to pay homage to the king.
If the marshal is to kill me, I am willing to accept punishment, but I cannot open the gates without an edict.
You Dai Yan is still outside the palace gates.
Yes.
The commander of the third battalion of the personal guards, Liu Yan-chen, did not open the gates.
Instead, he used a rope to lower himself from the palace wall.
And he's dealing with him face-to-face.
This Liu Yan Chen is quite good.
Promote him to Deputy Capital Guard Commander.
Yes.
This is He Jing Shuan of the First Personal Guard Unit. I have something urgent to report to the Old Lord.
Your position at court is respectable, but your military experience is insufficient.
When I ascended the throne, I first grasped military power, then the kingdom.
Martial Dai is a commander of the Inner Army with great prestige and authority. I cannot but obey him.
And what he showed of force, yet unexpectedly, less than 2 hours after I handed over the defense, a great fire broke out. Responsible for the Inner Treasury, I deserve punishment.
I was scared out of my wits, not knowing to whom I could state my grievance.
Thus, I ventured to tell the case to the Old Lord.
I deserved punishment.
He Jing Shuan.
Yes.
You are truly audacious to accuse a senior state official to his face.
Do you know the consequence? Every word I have said is true. If there is a single lie, I would forfeit my life.
Says him.
Father, Martial Dai's actions tonight [music] were indeed improper.
Foolish child.
Remember this.
After you succeed to the throne.
Hong Jong.
And Hong Yu.
Must not continue to command troops.
Otherwise.
You'll find the state extremely difficult to be peaceful.
Father.
Since none of the senior ministers.
Can be entrusted.
What should your son do?
The previous king's final instruction.
Serve the great central plains state well.
Serve the great central plains state well. Serve the gentry and people of the southeast well. Serve the gentry and people of the southeast well.
Serve the generals and officers in the army well.
Serve the generals and officers in the army well.
>> If you can win over the military commanders.
You can naturally bestow favors. Bestow favors.
If you cannot.
Handle it decisively.
And courageously.
Never.
Show womanly compassion.
Your son got it.
I will remember them.
>> Father.
The third princess' archers are temporarily not a concern.
The key is Dayan.
He's the commander of the 60 unit of the Imperial Guards, a legitimate military commander in charge of troops.
Before dawn, I can still use the pretext of rotating palace guard duty to keep him outside the palace gates.
Once dawn breaks, if he forces his way in, things will become difficult to manage.
He won't, will he?
The succession of the throne is a matter of utmost importance.
Who would dare to be careless?
In just a blink, perhaps, an old hen might turn into a duck.
Over the past 100 years, there is never a lack of treacherous ministers and rebels.
Old Lord, the king summons you.
Lord.
draft a final [music] memorial.
Report to the emperor in Bian Liang to request that Chen Hong's well, deputy military governor of the Jin Hai and Jing Ding [music] armies, with the honorary title of Grand Tutor, be appointed as Chief Minister and King of Wu Yue.
This old minister obeys the command.
After my death, expel the third prince, strip him of his title and remove his military authority, strip him of the royal surname, restore his original surname, Sun Chengzu.
Your old minister obeys the command.
Do not harm his life.
Yes.
Hong's well, your son is here.
Hong Chu is born irrepressible.
Do not restrain him too much.
Commanding armies, governing prefectures, neither of these are his passions.
There are dangers and evils of human hearts.
You, as his elder brother, must protect him well.
Yes.
>> [crying] >> Hong's well, the southeast Wu Yue.
is entrusted to you.
My king.
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