Song of Phoenix (思美人)

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Song of Phoenix

Episode 46

The night (subjects) and day (king) have now changed positions, I am really born at the wrong time. - Wading across Jiang River from Nine Chapters by Qu Yuan

Royal Son, did you let Heng'er enlist in the military?

Yes.

Royal Son, Heng'er is our royal family's eldest grandchild.

In his body is our Xiong famliy's blood.

It is because of this, I made him join the military.

Among the kings of my Chu, who among them is not a warrior that is good at fighting?

Who among them hasn't bled on the battlefield?

Heng'er, are you willing to be like the ancestors of our Chu,

lead thousands of soldiers and go on a battle campaign?

Father, I have never fought in the military before.

Outrageous!

The war is upon us yet you are being servile. How are you qualified to be my Chu's descendants?

My citizens are all competing to be the bravest one.

As a Prince, you aren't even trying to be a model for them. Where has your dignity gone?

Don't just think about the blood you might shed, think about all the civilians who will die too.

My Queen, I'll let it pass that Zi Heng doesn't understand this principle.

Royal Mother has lived through three kings' reigns. You surely know this principle, right?

What Royal Son said is indeed reasonable.

Royal Father, I was wrong.

I will surely summon up all my courage and try to be the best.

I will surely not bring disgrace to the mighty name of our ancestors.

Lotus Flower Palace

I heard that Qu Yuan has convinced Prince Zi Heng to join the army.

It was even His Majesty who personally enlisted his name.

This Qu Yuan indeed has some ability.

Presently, Qi and Chu are also making an alliance. Seeing these grand movements of Qu Yuan,

I fear that the Qin country this time surely won't be able to escape a disaster.

When will the five kings reach Yingdu? - Probably in three days.

Right now, the vertical alliance of the six countries has finally formed. It's all thanks to you.

After we defeat Qin, I surely will heavily reward you.

Your Majesty, forgive me for being direct.

Right now, it is still not the time to talk about achievements and rewards.

That's right, it's not too late to talk about those after defeating Qin.

Your Majesty, what I mean is,

it might still be not the best time to talk about who will win and lose.

Now that the six countries are uniting, Qin will surely be not a competition anymore.

But what I am worried about is that even though the six countries are in vertical alliance,

in reality, each has their own motive, our moves not as organized.

From Ling Jun's opinion, who should head this alliance?

Your Majesty, the vertical alliance is only for attacking Qin.

As for who can be competent to lead the alliance,

is not really important.

It's hard to harmonize so many people's opinions. What if there will be conflict?

The six countries are doing this mainly for one purpose so how can there be conflicts?

As for the position of being the head of the alliance, it might not be as important as Your Majesty thinks it is.

What Ling Jun said is indeed right.

Everything is all about defeating the Qin. It was I who had the order reversed.

Your Majesty has spoken so seriously.

Respectfully greeting Your Majesty.

Prime Minister, you are finally here.

Why is Your Majesty this panicky?

Prime Minister, I heard that Su Qin has already convinced

the four countries, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei.

Right now, the kings of Qi, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei

are all leading their elite troops

towards Chu to meet up with them.

Right now, Qin has suddenly become the enemy of everyone.

Tell me, what should we do?

Prime Minister, how come you don't seem anxious at all?

What they have is just an empty reputation, what is there to fear?

Your Majesty couldn't really think that this Vertical Alliance of the six countries will be successful, right?

The six countries now has agreed to an alliance. How can you say then that it won't push through?

In the world now, the strong country wants to assume dominance.

The weak country will choose to protect itself.

Those that want to dominate will surely not agree to be inferior to anyone.

In forming an alliance to attack Qin, they surely will fight for the alliance head position.

Are you talking about the two kingdoms Qi and Chu?

What about the weaker kingdoms?

If Han, Zhao, and Wei join in the fight to attack Qin,

they are only afraid they'll be destroyed by us.

In other words, as long as we employ threats, pressure, and lure them with some benefits,

they surely won't be fully committed to listening to the orders of Chu and Qi.

This way, the strong countries fight for power and position,

the weak countries comply in appearance but oppose in heart.

What is then to be feared about the Vertical Alliance of the six countries?

From your point of view, what defensive tactics do we have?

To be successful, we must not play the defense, but instead, be on the offense.

Attack?

How do we attack and whom?

Ba Shu.

Ba Shu?

Ba and Shu are colonies of Chu.

If we attack Ba Shu, Chu will surely send troops.

What is Prime Minister planning?

We attack Ba Shu so that the Kingdom of Chu will send their troops out.

If the military strength of Chu gets divided, this will induce suspicion in the other five countries.

Once there are suspicions, the morale of troops will surely be affected.

Your Majesty,

once the troops' morale is undermined,

how are they still going to fight this war?

What if the Kingdom of Chu doesn't send any troops?

Then it would be even better.

Our Qin will then conquer Ba Shu, Chu will now be surrounded by us.

How can Xiong Huai still have the heart to proceed with the alliance and attack us?

I can then use this chance to make negotiations with Yue country.

You must know that Yue and Chu has really deep old and new grudges between them,

It's just waiting for us to fan up the flames.

Moreover,

don't we still have Tian Ji?

You're right!

Excellent, I will act immediately!

I will attack Ba Shu!

Big Sister, are you still cold?

Big Sister, why are you hands so cold? Let me warm them for you.

Qing'er. Thank you.

Big Sister, please wait a moment.

Open the door, please hurry! - What's wrong?

Her Highness Mo Chou is not feeling well. I want to take her to see a doctor!

You really think that she is still a royal concubine?

Let me tell you. Anyone who ends up in the cold palace,

her life and death now depend on the heavens.

Look for a doctor? There are so many people here in the palace.

You think that anyone can just see a doctor?

If anything bad really happens to Her Highness, can you answer for it?

You cannot blame us for that. This is already an old rule.

What's all this fuss about.

Your Highness, Lady Ying.

What's going on, open the door.

Yes.

Consort Ying.

Big Sister, you're not feeling well so don't get up.

You must have caught a cold. The weather is so cold and your blanket is so thin.

I'm alright.

Otherwise, how could this be called the "Cold Palace". (T/N play on words, temperature and isolation)

Yu Niang.

Have someone bring over some blankets. Also, go to the medicine department and get some medicine.

I shall do so, Princess.

Only you would come and see me in this Palace.

We are sisters.

I've heard the Queen Dowager say she wants you to be the Grand Shaman of Chu.

Yes.

Why not? Being the Grand Shaman of Chu, you'll be admired by millions of people.

It'll be better than your current situation.

Let's not talk about that.

That's right, the vertical alliance's campaign against Qin is imminent.

Big Sister, did you encounter any problems?

I'm used to it.

Could it be you're not worried about the Qin State?

So what if I am? What will be, will be.

What I'm worried most about now is you.

I'm alright. It's just that I can't leave this room, that's all.

There's nothing to worry about.

What I'm worried most is your uncaring attitude.

I'm really afraid you'll turn into a version of me.

What's so bad about being like you?

How can outsiders understand the pain and suffering one feels inside?

Your Majesty, Vice Chancellor Qu wishes to see you.

Show him in.

Yes.

Greetings to Your Majesty.

What is it you want, coming to see me at this hour?

Please say whatever it is without reservations.

Your Majesty, you and Vice Chancellor Qu are discussing important matters,

I will take my leave.

Alright.

Tell me.

I came about the campaign against Qin.

Oh?

Your Majesty might have heard that Qin State is attacking Ba Shu?

Attacking Ba Shu?

That's right. On this occasion, I ask that Your Majesty can give out your orders

and send troops to protect Ba Shu.

Right now, the Kings of the Allied Five States are leading their troops to Yingdu.

The campaign against Qin is imminent.

I'm afraid it's not right if we send troops at this moment.

Your Majesty, Ba Shu is our neighboring state,

we have always protected it.

If we send troops to rescue Ba Shu, it'll surely affect our country's troops for self-defense.

It would not be beneficial to the campaign against Qin.

Your Majesty, once the Qin State captures Ba Shu,

that's like the Qin arriving at our country's doorstep.

When that happens, our South and West walls will be sealed off.

Our Chu Country would be cut off and end in infinite trouble.

If the States in the vertical alliance were to find out I've sent troops to aid Ba Shu,

they would definitely criticize me for not putting my full efforts into the campaign against Qin.

Where do you think I should place my face?

Your Majesty, the destruction of our home and country or one's face, which is more important?

Allow me to think over this more.

Your Majesty, the Qin army moves at incredible speed.

The later we mobilize our troops, the less the chance we have of winning.

You can leave first. - Your Majesty!

I'll see you again tomorrow.

I'll take my leave.

Your Majesty.

You've heard everything just now?

What Qu Yuan said does make sense.

If Qin State captures Ba Shu,

that's like stabbing a knife in the waist of the Chu State.

How can I not want to save Ba Shu?

But I need to consider the future with the pros and the cons.

Your Majesty has worked really hard recently. It's rare that you are free right now.

Why don't you have a few more cups of wine.

I'll dance for your entertainment.