War of Faith (追风者)

In September 1934,

Chiang Kai-shek personally took command

of the fifth siege of Jiangxi Soviet.

Our army fought tirelessly in Songmao Ridge for seven days and nights.

In the end, we were forced to retreat

due to the disparity of forces.

In the battle at Songmao Ridge,

our army lost tens of thousands of people.

But we still failed.

This is the last barrier in the Jiangxi Soviet zone.

To avoid further losses,

the Central Committee has decided

on a strategic relocation.

Relocation?

Where to?

We are not sure yet.

But considering our special relationship

with Chen Jitang,

this transfer may pass through Guangdong.

I'm here this time

to accompany the chief to negotiate.

If we leave like this,

what happens to the bank?

What about the tungsten ores?

Are we going to give our

hard-earned assets to the enemies?

We're leaving to keep the flame alive.

The bank

and the tungsten ores

are important.

But can they be more important

than our comrades' lives?

So the Central Committee has decided that

all comrades on the Guangzhou line

must evacuate immediately.

Chief Lei,

can we wait a little longer?

You've been exposed.

We can't take any more risks.

I know.

But look,

this is the money we got from this batch of tungsten ore.

If we really need to relocate,

we will need a lot of guns, ammunition,

and medical supplies.

I want to exchange the money for supplies

and bring them along.

No.

It's too risky.

Trust me, Chief Lei.

I will bring the supplies back to

Jiangxi Soviet before the troops move.

I'm going too.

Me too.

Me too.

Let's do it.

We've brought many people along this time.

Chunmiao,

let's pick some more suitable candidates.

Okay, no problem.

Chief Lei, leave it to us.

Don't worry, Chief Lei.

Leave it to us.

Mr. Yan, this is the payment for the tungsten ore.

I hope to trade the cheque for medicine,

salt, ammunition, and portable radios as soon as possible.

This is the list.

The supplies are no problem.

I'll offer you a fair price.

But I want the transcript

and the private ledger of the tungsten ore trade.

I want the original copy.

No problem.

I'll give it to you when the goods arrive.

These are the supplies

the military supplies for the “bandits” north.

Shen Tunan is keeping watch.

Whether they can be safely transported out of Guangdong

depends on you.

I'll try my best.

Special Commissioner.

We have noticed frequent activities by the Guangdong Army lately.

Upon investigation, we found out that

a lot of military supplies were being dispatched.

The war at Songmao Ridge

has determined the Communist's defeat.

I think they want to take the chance

to seize the territory.

Wei Ruolai sold that batch of tungsten ore.

He has a large sum of money at hand.

He won't be returning empty-handed.

Then this batch of supplies

must be sold to the Communist Party.

If Zong's supplies were to leave Guangzhou,

they could only take one of two paths.

The Guangzhou–Hankou railway by land,

or the Beijiang River by water,

heading north.

He suffered a loss once on the Guangzhou–Hankou railway.

This time,

he might take the waterway.

Is Wei Ruolai going by the waterway

or the railway?

We're not sure,

Mr. Yan.

Why don't I

send someone to investigate?

Just send someone

to keep an eye on Lin Qiaosong's people.

Good idea, Mr. Yan.

Lin Qiaosong wants to catch them.

We'll just wait to catch him.

Keep an eye on him.

Will this batch of supplies worth 200,000 silver coins

be safely returned to us

or sent out of our borders?

It's all up to you now.

Rest assured, Mr. Yan.

With me around,

I'll make the Communists

surrender the supplies.

Last time,

Wei Ruolai really got us.

Luckily, Lin Qiaosong had no evidence.

Commander Chen can vouch for you.

Who dares to target you?

These supplies are important,

but more importantly,

is what Wei Ruolai has.

We must get it back.

This way.

Be careful.

Put it on that cart.

Buddies,

these boxes are small.

One for each of you, okay?

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Come on.

Hurry up.

Captain.

How did it go?

I got them.

Sulfanilamide

and morphine.

The Guangdong Army sure is generous.

Even our soldiers on the front line don't get to use these.

Go back to work.

Don’t get caught.

Yes, Captain.

Special Commissioner.

Gang

sneaked into the transport warehouse

and randomly checked four boxes of goods.

They were filled with these supplies.

Special Commissioner.

This time,

you got it wrong.

Wei Ruolai must be taking the railway.

I don't understand

why Wei Ruolai

wants to fail twice in the same place.

Did he

predict your guess

and did the opposite?

No.

I'll go with you this time.

No need.

I'll go by myself.

I have to go.

About the tungsten ore incident,

Nanjing was unhappy.

This time, I must catch Wei Ruolai myself

to make amends.

Special Commissioner.

This batch of supplies

is the last supplies the Communists

are transporting to Jiangxi Soviet.

They will definitely risk their lives to protect it.

In this carriage,

you might die.

So?

It's dangerous.

Do you think I'm afraid of death?

Alright.

Biao!

Bow long have we known each other?

Seven years.

They all looked down on me.

They wouldn't even let me be their driver.

Only you were nice to me.

Burn me more paper money

and send some money to my mom.

What are you doing, Biao?

Come on!

I'll fight with you!

We must work hard

to kill all the communists in Shanghai

and return to Nanjing.

You're going out again?