Secrets of Three Kingdoms (三国机密 / San Guo Ji Mi)

"My mind is not a stone; it cannot be rolled about."

I can smell the hatred in your heart.

Very good!

Let it run free.

Let it grow.

Imagine how it feels like to be betrayed by everyone.

That will make you unbeatable.

I said that I'd seek revenge on your behalf.

Now, an opportunity has come along.

My father sets out on the expedition tomorrow.

The emperor and empress will join the army secretly.

They are no longer heavily guarded in the palace.

This is a god-sent opportunity for seeking revenge.

Set out!

Speak up.

Who do you work for?

Young Master, I work for Young Master Yang Xiu.

I work for Second Young Master.

I work for Lord Man.

Young Master, regardless of our past employers

we'll all work for you now.

Am I right?

Yes, exactly.

You're right.

This is Sima Yi's territory now.

Even if you refuse to take the gold tael, you can't stay here anymore.

Moreover, you can't walk out of this door either.

Young Master, I work for your eldest brother, Sima Lang.

He...

He's worried about you!

You actually work for my brother?

Take it.

What are you worried about?

Fields of green buckwheat.

This land is so beautiful.

Why won't you take a good look at my nation?

Your Majesty, how can you still be smiling?

Aren't you afraid that while you're away

you'll lose control of the officials that you worked so hard to win over?

What have you got to fear when Duke Cui and Zhong Da are around?

Now that we get to distance ourselves from the politics

I'll be able to keep you company.

Aren't you happy about it?

Over here, quickly!

Give me a hand!

Hold it steady!

I need a few men here!

Hold it steady!

Coming!

Here!

Coming!

Hurry up!

Over here, quickly!

Grab on to it!

Hold it tight!

Hurry up!

Send a few men here!

Coming!

Over here, faster!

Send a few more men!

You're burning up!

I'm fine.

What's wrong?

I'm all right, Father.

Father.

Push!

Do you feel better?

I'm much better.

Here.

This rain won't stop any time soon.

After being in the rain for several days

more and more soldiers have fallen ill from catching a cold.

Minister Cao, the path ahead has been cut off by torrential rain!

We can't pass through!

Yes!

Master, we can be stationed temporarily in Lulong.

I've prepared very carefully for this battle.

We even opened up two canals to ensure the transport of rations.

Who could have known that once we passed the Great Wall

we'd be caught in a heavy rain that hasn't occurred in a decade?

Many of our soldiers and generals have fallen ill.

Could it be the gods' will to stop me from uniting the Central Plain?

A meteorological phenomenon lasts only for some time.

The nomads are faraway and defenseless.

Master is sure to return victorious by attacking them off-guard.

What's the hurry in doing so?

Convey my orders to set out to Lulong.

Minister Cao, please come in.

It's been raining heavily for days.

Minister Cao must have had a hard time traveling.

I've prepared pork and lamb as a treat for the army

and to welcome Minister Cao.

Bring some hot soup!

There's no need for a welcoming reception.

The soldiers have been in the rain for days, so there's a flu epidemic.

If there are doctors in the city, send for their services quickly.

Yes, I'll have that arranged right away.

Minister Cao, have some hot soup to warm yourself up.

Convey my orders.

After entering the city

all armed forces are to seek shelter in clean households.

No one is to harass the civilians.

Whoever disobeys... kill.

Yes!

Send some soup over to Young Master Liu who came with me.

Yes.

Jie.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Don't speak.

It's best to recuperate quietly.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, how is Jie?

Miss Cao's cold isn't too severe.

It's just that she's had the cold for a long time, so she's very frail.

She mustn't travel in the rain again.

I've heard that Palace Steward Leng excels in medical skills.

Why don't you attend to Feng Xiao as well?

If you can cure Feng Xiao, I'll reward you handsomely.

This is an old ailment of mine.

No medication can cure it.

I'm already used to it by now.

All right. Feng Xiao must be tired from the traveling.

Go and get some rest now.

I'll stay here with His Majesty.

I'll take my leave.

Libationer Guo.

How is Miss Cao feeling?

Let me know if she needs anything.

I'll get it done.

She's all right.

That's good.

I don't think that you seem to be in good health.

Should I send for the medical officer?

It's just an old ailment.

Don't bother.

Who is this Young Master Liu?

Why did Minister Cao ask to let him have the best room in our bureau

and treat him with such respect?

Young Master Liu is a strategist whom Minister Cao recruited

specifically for this expedition up north.

Minister Cao respects him as his distinguished guest.

A mere strategist is treated in such a manner...

Could he be even more resourceful than you?

This Young Master Liu is hundreds of times more important than I am.

Minister Cao treats men of talent so kindly.

I'm very impressed.

Truly impressed.

Brew this one awhile longer.

More and more soldiers have fallen ill.

His Majesty is worried that there aren't enough medical officers.

He's sent him over to help them.

His Majesty also often treats the patients personally.

Everyone in the army holds Young Master Liu in quite high regard.

Feng Xiao, have you noticed

that His Majesty changed drastically in a year?

I still remember on our way to Xu Chang when we first relocated the capital

it was also raining heavily.

His Majesty sat up tall and upright in his carriage.

He even reminded us that in such a weather condition

it was more likely for assassins to strike.

He had me assign 100 soldiers to protect him up close.

But now, His Majesty loves his people as if they are his children...

I really can't figure him out.

Times have changed.

Perhaps, His Majesty has matured.

He now understands the value of the human mind.

Miss Tang, my young master told me to wait here

to lead the way.

You're finally here.

How did you know that I could still sneak out?

Prince of Hongnong's shrine, Ye City Guards' Office

and Cao Cao's royal manor for the princess consort...

As long as we wish to see each other

there's no place in this world that can keep us apart.

Come over here quickly.

I've been waiting so long for you.

Come and let me take a good look at you.

If you wish to look at me, come over here.

It's such a lovely day.

Up here, the scenery of the north lies right before your eyes.

It refreshes one's mind.

Your Majesty, why are you unhappy?

I'm thinking that there's bound to be many casualties in this battle.

The moans and groans will be louder than what we hear today.

It pains me to think of it.

Your Majesty cherishes your people deeply.

You hope for peace throughout the world.

However, have you ever wondered why Minister Cao didn't stop fighting

after he defeated Yuan Shao, but took the war even further?

He's just like Your Majesty.

He also hopes that the world can be at peace sooner.

For his ambitions

Minister Cao can have Xu Province massacred and Xiapi flooded.

But I can't.

In his early days, Minister Cao did carry out some cruel deeds in war.

I already knew about Hong Chang's identity.

But I never exposed her.

Apart from the fact that I'm fond of her

it's also because of what Minister Cao did.

However difficult the future might be