(Adapted from the manga by Xia Da, The Legend of Princess Chang-Ge)
(The Legend of Princess Chang-Ge)
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Hurry it up, kid.
Once it's done,
the commander will reward you generously.
Your surrender is fake.
I won't be getting the reward.
However, are you interested
in earning a reward?
Don't celebrate too soon.
If we don't report back,
they'll know something goes wrong.
If you spare me,
I promise to spare your life.
Get up, young commander, time to get to work.
Wang Debiao, a native of Luoyang.
You've been with Sima Kang for over ten years.
He trusts you.
Your wife, Zhao, passed away early,
leaving behind a son and a daughter.
You love them greatly.
Now, they're living with their nanny in a small house in the west of the city.
You haven't been back in a while, have you?
What...
What have you done?
Relax. As long as you do as we say,
they'll be fine.
Shameless!
Gongsun Heng always prides himself on being upright and honorable.
But his subordinates are so ruthless and despicable.
Who would've thought?
So, what's your choice?
If this succeeds,
the beating will be worth it.
This time, the credit will be all yours.
You're so brave
to stake your life on someone like me,
a scout you're only known for half a month.
I bet on your loyalty to the Lord.
It seems I've won the gamble.
We'll follow your orders.
They want to stir public opinion and use it to pressure the Lord.
Then we'll turn their plans against them.
Return to the city,
and spread rumors that I, Commandant Li,
fled in fear of battle and am a Turkic spy.
Spread those rumors as widely as possible.
Add fuel to their fire.
Understood.
Now, let's see how the Lord handles this.
(Governor Gongsun Heng's residence in Shuozhou)
My Lord, we found Dou in the kitchen.
My Lord,
the Young Master instructed me to deliver this personally.
Aren't you worried about him?
Not at all.
He's truly
an outright gambler.
(Episode 10: Settling the Storm)
(Commander of the Army Sima Kang's Residence)
Why are you only back now?
What's going on?
Following the lord's plan,
we've already eliminated the target,
and tied stones to him to sink him to the riverbed.
But the scout fought back desperately,
costing us one dead and one injured.
Rest assured, Commander,
I've taken care of everything.
Alright,
it's still a credit to you.
You may leave now.
Yes, sir.
Tomorrow, the streets of Shuozhou
will be buzzing about the young military advisor's defection.
Everything is already prepared.
The next step depends on you, my lord.
Ya!
Who is it?
By order of the Tang Dynasty's Commander of the Army,
Sima Kang, I'm here to deliver
a surrender document.
Open the gates.
(Letter of Surrender)
This surrender offer looks pretty generous.
Gold, livestock, land...
If I attack,
wouldn't that bring even more rewards?
You're feeling irritated
because there's no fight in this?
What do you think?
I know you're frustrated.
Just hold on a little longer.
After all, this is the Khan's plan.
Besides, some people are waiting for you to slip up.
Where are you heading?
Somewhere to stretch my muscles.
What about the day and location for the surrender?
As per tradition, the army waits at the city gates.
Commandant Li,
everything has been arranged as per your instructions.
With the commander's order,
the troops will move to the designated location.
Within two days at most,
the Turkic troops will gather at the city gate for surrender.
Next,
we'll reclaim the two watchtowers occupied by the Turks.
Ya!
Sun, scouts have been dispatched.
No matter how cunning the grassland foxes are,
they can't outsmart the wolves.
The Han people are known for their cleverness,
so we must stay vigilant.
It's done.
Just one final step.
Get ready.
This time, we'll cripple them completely.
Understood.
Inform the Lord.
Release the bait.
Sir.
Commandant Li has sent the signal.
Commander.
Once the gates of Shuozhou city are open,
your title as Marquis of a Thousand Miles will be secure.
Open the gates.
Look at that crimson court robe.
That must be the Commander of the Four Northern Cities,
Sima Kang.
This surrender is definitely not a trick.
This is the Falcon of the Turks, Prince Ashina Sun.
State your name if you wish to surrender.
I am Sima Kang, Commander of the Army for the Tang Dynasty's Northern Route.
Representing Gongsun Heng, Prefect of Shuozhou,
we open the city gate to offer our surrender.
We beseech Your Highness to show compassion in the spirit of heaven's mercy
and spare the lives of the citizens.
The people will be
grateful and loyal to you.
Bring it forward.
Yes.
(Letter of Surrender)
Here is the list of goods and provisions offered to your army.
Please review it, Your Highness.
Sun.
It's an ambush!
Retreat!
The Han people truly can't be trusted.
Come with me.
You have troops stationed outside the city.
I truly had no idea.
Oh, yes.
It must have been Commandant Li.
But didn't he die?
Who sent you to spy on us,
the Great Khan or the Little Khan?
You've certainly given us a solid reason.
Notify General Guo Ning.
Cut off their retreat.
Understood.
The victory hinges on this battle.
Charge! Forward!
Defeat the Turkic enemies!
Today, I'll crush your forces into chaos,
so you never dare to attack again!
Sun,
they're trying to cut off our retreat.
It's a well-planned ambush.
The watchtowers may have fallen.
Otherwise, a mobilization this big
wouldn't go unnoticed.
Follow me!
Order the troops to turn around
and head west!
Pass the watchtowers ahead, then cross the river to the north.
Focus on a single point and charge straight ahead.
Break through with force.
Special Officer, stay alert.
Quickly send orders to Xu Feng.
Tell him to bring the Fire Arrows
and strike the Turkic camp ten miles away.
Understood.
The Turks have fallen for it!
You're incredible, sir!
Your master
played this gamble beautifully this time.
Hah, just a small feat. Let's move.
Let's go.
Retreat.
Move out.
Quickly.
No need to panic.
We'll charge our way out.
Ya!
Attack!
Shoot, there's another ambush here!
Ya!
Charge!
Kill them!
(Adapted from the popular manga The Legend of Princess Chang-Ge by Xia Da)
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