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[Eternal Brotherhood 2] [Episode 18] Look, My Lord. No matter how many tricks
the King of Light has, he’s ultimately just an arrogant child. How could his tactics compare to
your brilliant strategies, My Lord? My Lord, the granary is just ahead. Let’s get him. My Lord. How did the King of Light manage to put the granary underground? I must say, the King of Light
really knows how to pick a spot. This place is deserted and very secluded. It’s indeed an excellent location
for storing grain. He wouldn’t have figured out
I’d find this place even if I borrowed him another brain. It’s sand? The King of Light? I heard that Lord Lu Di wanted to borrow my brain. Coward! Come out and fight me! If you have the guts,
come in and fight me! I wouldn’t dare to fight you head-on. Then what’s the point of
keeping me locked up? So, you dug wells and springs not to irrigate the fields, but to dig sewers to flood me. Lord Lu Di is indeed incredibly clever. I truly admire you. Why don’t you take a bath first? We can have a long talk afterward.
Goodbye. Wait, come back! The King of Light, I’ll never rest
until I’ve settled the score! Find the exit! Quickly find the exit! Lord Lu Di, the water resources
in Yuanzhou are scarce. Especially when marching in the field, one might go several days without a bath. I wonder if Lord Lu Di feels the same way I do. The King of Light! You think you’re so clever? I was careless this time. But if I were just a little more careful, you wouldn’t be a match for me at all. Lord Lu Di, get up. You may go. What are you up to? I, the King of Light,
may not have much else, but I have plenty of time. Since Lord Lu Di, you’re not convinced, let’s choose another day to fight again. We’ll fight until you admit defeat. But I can’t fight for free. You’ll have to pay me for my troops. This feather can count as interest. The next time we meet, we’ll settle everything. Fine, you’ve let me off
the hook this time. Next time, when I destroy your army and reclaim the North Clan’s territory, I’ll also spare your life. Well said. Just for that courage of yours, if I meet you again and catch you alive, I’ll also spare your life. Run quickly! My Lord, why did you give
the enemy a second chance? Because Lu Di is a person with a stubborn character
and unyielding spirit. Chief, is that your fetish? We, the Yuanzhou Alliance Army, need a strong opponent as a training partner. Lu Di, as a training partner, is really one in a million. How could I not like him? Alright, withdraw the troops
and return to camp. My Lord, these are the key figures mentioned in the letter. Also, as per your instructions, I’ve brought some refugees and craftsmen and settled them at
the posthouse outside the city. Let’s go see our witnesses. Once I leave, I don’t know if my wife will be able to manage everything. You’re still worried about
that mess of yours? You’ve been going on
about it the whole way. Do you think the official
can really handle things? Do you know who the official is? I don’t know. The Executioner of Yuanzhou.
Never heard of him? It’s actually him? What are you afraid of? Of course you soldiers aren’t afraid. To us common folks, he’s like the Grim Reaper. Why fear the Grim Reaper? He’s the most ruthless
but also the fairest. People with wicked hearts are way scarier than the Grim Reaper. These are the rioters from Wayun. Yes, My Lord. These few dared to go all the way to the Imperial Capital to accuse the officials
of the Three Central Offices. You… So you didn’t come here to uphold justice. Instead, you want to exterminate us. This was a trap all along. If you give up on
reporting the Three Central Offices and go back to persuade
other craftsmen and refugees, I’ll let you return alive. We never expected to make it back alive. You can silence us, but you can’t silence the masses. Nor can you quell so much anger. We, as representatives, take the lead. Our deaths mean nothing. But there are still so many wronged folks in Wayun. They won’t take this lying down. Right. The matter of Wayun won’t be brushed over that easily. Even if we die here, it will be a worthy death. Come on, kill us if you dare! If my wife finds out I’m dead, she’ll be heartbroken. But she’ll also know I’m protecting her in another way. Kill us! Come on! Do it! Come on! If we really reach the Imperial Capital, we might face
a life-threatening situation. Are you still willing to go with me? For Wayun, I’d face death
a thousand times without regret. Are you serious? Since that Captain
came to confer honors last time, Di Lin has been investigating this matter. [Xiao Ping from the Three Central Offices] Any news? Nothing yet. Don’t worry. He won’t find any evidence. Maybe he’s now frowning at home. Advisor Xiao, this is… Now that it’s been cleaned, it actually doesn’t
look as nice as before. Take it and throw it away for me. If you have nothing else to do, you may go back first. Yes, My Lord. My Lord, this is the list
of privately recruited soldiers serving under the Three Central Offices. Please take a look, My Lord. Now it nearly exceeds 10,000. Actually, this matter is both a blessing and a concern. My Lord, you needn’t worry too much. As they say, strong soldiers
make a strong nation. If the soldiers under
the Three Central Offices are willing to participate in recruitment, we will have a large source of troops
in the future. However, while investigating
the privately recruited soldiers, I discovered another issue. Since the construction
of Wayun Fortress began, progress has been extremely slow. The refugees who should have been settled are homeless and unmanaged. As for the craftsmen, their treatment is far from satisfactory. This has led to
a very chaotic situation in Wayun. The matter of restoring Wayun has always been handled
by the Three Central Offices. As this pertains to
the Three Central Offices, it carries substantial weight and importance. Have you investigated it thoroughly? The situation was too chaotic, so the evidence I gathered was limited. But I’ve brought back many witnesses. In the current situation, no matter what happened in between, the Three Central Offices
need to come forward and provide a reasonable explanation. Those folks from the Three Central Offices sure know how to explain things well. Now there are countless refugees in Wayun. Could they resolve this easily with just a few words? If they really have such ability, it would be Zichuan’s fortune. If that’s the case, bring your witnesses and let’s head to
the council hall right now to confront the Three Central Offices. Yes, My Lord. Let’s go. Introduce yourselves to the lords. My Lord, my name is Chuan Nan. I’m an ordinary noodle shop owner
in Wayun. Five gold coins for your noodles. You’re charging me
five gold coins for a bowl of noodles? Yes. With meat included,
it’s eight gold coins. What are you doing? I’m going to smash your shady business! What shady business?
Who are you calling shady? How dare you charge
five gold coins for a bowl of noodles? Let’s just calm down. Let me explain it to you. These days, for every ten coins we earn, eight go to taxes. We’re left with just two gold coins to support the entire family. Go ask around. Anyone bold enough
to open a shop under these risks charges the same. What risks are you talking about? They’re coming. I’m shutting down. My Lord, I’m just a small business owner! I’ve never done anything illegal! Please don’t arrest me! Don’t arrest me! We are specialists
in restoration management. The restoration is no small matter. It requires a great deal of manpower. As a citizen of Wayun, you should do your part. Take him away! Move! Please don’t arrest me! Don’t arrest me, My Lord! My Lord! If I hadn’t been so cautious, they would’ve arrested me long ago. Restoration should be something
the people embrace with enthusiasm. If it’s come to the point where they’re
forcibly conscripting able-bodied men, then there’s clearly something wrong
with the management. Go on. And who are you? My name is Chang Li. I’m a craftsman rebuilding Wayun. I’ve been working on construction sites
since I was a child. It’s been over 20 years now. We craftsmen never mind poor food. It just needs to be enough to fill me up. But we’re here to work hard, not to risk our lives. The safety measures are poor. When people break their bones, by the time they’re slowly
brought to the clinic, they’ve often passed out
several times from the pain. The compensation we’re given isn’t even enough to
feed a family for three days. Isn’t this pushing people to their deaths? My Lord, you must help us! Alright. Step back and stand aside. What about you two? Were you also arrested? In response to My Lord, I’m Xiang Yu from the 15th Company of the Yuanzhou Army
stationed in Payi City. I’m Ding Cheng from the 12th Company of the Yuanzhou Army
stationed in Payi City. After the war, we returned to Wayun. Because of our previous injuries,
we couldn’t do heavy work, so we became city gate guards. However, we never expected that the days after the war would be so terrifying. What do you mean by that? When we were fighting in the war, at least our salaries
could support our families. But, when everything was over, our families… That’s impossible. The compensation provided under the amended Injury and Sickness Act is more than enough
to support two families. All we ever got was 20 gold coins when we left. After we came out, we’ve been living in refugee camps. All the refugees have never received
the appropriate subsidies. Alright, thank you for your testimony. You may go now. Based on the words
of just these few people, what can really be proven? What the Advisor said is actually something
I’ve thought about too. That’s why I had Ge Qing
bring back many witnesses, including wounded and disabled soldiers. There are also elderly women whose
husbands and sons have been taken away. A few people might be bribed, but if hundreds or thousands
say the same thing, are you still going to deny it? On behalf of the Three Central Offices,
I, Ma Wei, apologize to Lord Chieftain and our fellow colleagues. What’s there to apologize for? Supervising work in all areas, patching up any gaps
in the clan’s operations, and safeguarding national prosperity are the very reasons
for the Three Central Offices’ existence. Now Lord Di Lin insists that something serious happened in Wayun, yet we remain completely unaware. Such a lapse in oversight is a clear dereliction of duty by us. We, the Three Central Offices, should be punished for our incompetence. My Lord, please consider the suggestion
of the Three Central Offices and implement restructuring
to set things right. Even if there were lapses in oversight or negligence, restructuring the Three Central Offices might be too drastic. But what if it wasn’t
merely poor supervision? What do you mean? Previously, Advisor Ma Wei
and Princess Ning organized a charity gala to raise funds for restoring Wayun. They collected a large amount of money. Now there’s an issue with these funds. Some people can’t escape blame. Explain yourself clearly. Who exactly are you referring to? Advisor Ma Wei, Advisor Ma Qin,
who oversees commerce and public welfare, is your brother, isn’t he? Advisor Xiao Ping, Guan Jiu,
who oversees the military, is married to your niece. Am I correct? And you! Your cousin recently found a new job as an aide and is doing quite well, isn’t he? Lord Di Lin. As expected, you really have an iron fist. It seems we can’t hide anything from you. Everyone, the charitable funds
are substantial. And Wayun is very far
from the Imperial Capital. We’ve been worried day and night that someone might have ill intentions to embezzle funds along the way. So after discussing it,
we decided to appoint or discreetly inform trusted individuals to fully oversee the restoration work. Here are the account books
for the past three months. Lord Chieftain, please judge for yourself. You are very conscientious. It’s just our duty. Based on the account books, post-war recovery in Wayun has been slow. Amid this gradual revival, there have been ups and downs, but it’s definitely not as severe as Lord Di Lin described. Three Central Offices have supported the clan for many years, serving with loyalty and diligence. Everyone has seen that. When have we ever harbored ambition? Now, Lord Di Lin questions the Three Central Offices
so heavily. He’s clearly casting doubt on the Three Central Offices and everything we’ve done. Lord Di Lin, why not just say it clearly? At worst, just replace us
with someone else. I don’t care about the position, but I must stand up for
the officials who work tirelessly day and night. We can’t be wronged for no reason. Advisor Xiao Ping, it’s actually understandable. Most of those currently in Wayun are former Yuanzhou Army members and their families. After Zichuan abandoned Yuanzhou, the Yuanzhou Army’s status
was never the same. If they want to seek some
personal benefits for themselves, it’s not surprising. What do you mean? Those people have all
shed blood for Yuanzhou. They all possess a strong sense of collective honor and a deep commitment
to the clan’s mission. They would never ignore
the family’s interests for personal gain. They were once subordinates
of General Si Yilin. I made a blunder. I’m really sorry. Everyone, this matter is of great importance. It’s not something that can be decided in just a few words. My Lord, I suggest we send someone
to investigate thoroughly again, then we can discuss how to handle it. I’ve been listening for a long time, and it’s given me a headache. Well, since everyone’s got their own opinion and no conclusion has been reached, let’s just call it a day for this matter. It seems they came prepared. This time, you’ve threatened
their interests. They certainly won’t let you off the hook. Big Brother, be careful. It’s fine. So what’s next? Are we letting the refugees into the city? We’re not letting them in,
but we’ll provide support. In this way, we can solve their basic problems and also obtain more witness testimonies. Let’s settle them in the South Camp. It’s still vacant there. Alright. This is our harvest for the year? Yes. So much money. Awesome, we’re getting rich! This money belongs to Yuanzhou, not us. I heard we’re
settling accounts today, so I… Close the door first. I’d like to get some budget first. And Ze, Gu Lei, and the others. Chief, what did you just say? Come here first. Squat down. Now that the overall situation is settled, I think it’s time to return Yuanzhou to Elder Budan. Also, I’ll bring up
the profit-sharing issue. How about an 80-20 split? Actually, 20% is enough. That’s enough. You and the others wait a bit. After I settle accounts with Elder Budan, I’ll calculate separately with you. Okay. I think that works. With so much money, even if we get just 20%, we won’t have to worry
for the rest of our lives. You’re a real dummy. We can’t leave now. Why not? Lu Di has been beaten down by us, and Yuanzhou is initially stable. It’s the perfect time
to enjoy spending money. This part of Wayun
is Ling Buxu’s territory. And the rest is split evenly between us and Lu Di. It’s balanced. If we leave now, Lu Di will definitely expand his forces. Then the Yuanzhou Army will be in dire straits again. Looks like we can’t leave until things are completely stable. Indeed. Lu Di is now in a standoff with us. He can’t make a move on us, and we can’t make a move on him either. Why can’t we make a move? Every cracked egg had a weak spot. Where’s the weak spot then? Stop looking. You’re only good at growing crops. I can dig wells too. What the Lord means is that although many parts of Yuanzhou are controlled by Lu Di, but some districts are self-governing. If we can get these districts to support us, then we can greatly overpower the North Clan in Yuanzhou. That’s good. Chief, should we send some envoys to visit each district now? Sounds good. Baichuan, I’ll leave this matter to you. Prepare some local specialties and gifts. We have money now. The King of Light’s reputation
has spread far and wide. Those people are already eager to throw themselves into your arms. Keep a low profile. You couldn’t even get into the city? I couldn’t. There wasn’t any response at all? They gave us no respect at all? Not even a little. I’m sorry. I’ll think of another way. Get out. What’s the situation? Wait a little longer. Just a bit more. I’ve told you over a hundred times. We’ve been waiting for updates
since we finished testifying. I don’t know
when we’ll get any news either. We’ve come all the way from Wayun just to seek justice. We’re here now, but you’re not arranging anything for us. We can’t even leave here now. That’s right. So what should we do? Go to the Three Central Offices or storm into the Chieftain’s Mansion? Listen, everyone. People outside are saying… What are they saying? What are they saying? Three Central Offices spent Wayun’s money on buying real estate and now they’re passing the buck. I refuse to believe there’s no justice
in this Imperial Capital. Where are you going? Don’t stop me! What are you trying to do? I’m going to find those officials! And make them give us all an explanation! Yes, give us an explanation! Give us an explanation! Have you considered that this might be Lord Di Lin’s strategy? Under the immense pressure
of public opinion, the people at the Three Central Offices
will surely yield. What we can do now is to wait here quietly for news. If we make a bigger fuss now, it will only backfire. So what should we do? What should we do? What should we do now? Let’s add fuel to the fire in our own way. Boss. I’m sorry, Miss. The shop is closed today. We’re not doing business for now. Why? Wasn’t everything fine just now? How come it’s closed as soon as we arrive? You see, our young lady hardly ever comes out. We’ll just buy something
and leave right away. It’s because… Give us justice! Give us justice! The Three Central Offices
embezzled the relief funds! -The Three Central Offices embezzled the relief funds!
-What’s going on? They are refugees from Wayun. They say the Three Central Offices
embezzled their relief funds. But the officials
at the Three Central Offices deny it. It’s causing quite a commotion. You should also go back quickly. I think the officials will be here soon. Give us justice! The Three Central Offices
embezzled the relief funds! Let’s return to the mansion. The Three Central Offices
embezzled the relief funds! Give us justice! Give us justice! The Three Central Offices
embezzled the relief funds! The Three Central Offices
embezzled the relief funds! Tell me, are you involved in what happened in Wayun? Yes. I’m not just involved but deeply involved. The charity gala was organized by both of us. And I have personally handled the allocation of the relief funds. The restoration of Wayun holds great significance for me as well. Because it’s not just
about restoring a city, but also about bringing back together the countless families shattered by war. What about the relief funds? Why didn’t the relief funds
reach the refugees? You haven’t seen it with your own eyes and may not know the damage of the war to a city. That kind of damage can’t be fixed overnight. Even in a thriving city
like the Imperial Capital, there are still people
suffering in the corners. Let alone a place as scarred and remote as Wayun. Your Highness, I’m sorry. I didn’t do well enough. I failed to personally oversee everything and ensure it was properly handled, which gave bad actors
the chance to exploit the situation. But the charity gala was our joint effort. No matter what, you have to believe that what I want is the same as yours. You have to understand, many things require
not only money and manpower, but also a long time to heal. But from now on, I will work harder to fulfill and protect our common wish. Your Highness, you’re tired today. I’ll go back first. Get some rest. Di Lin has always been resourceful and thoughtful. But now the rumors
are getting more and more intense. If we let this continue unchecked, it could spark unrest. No, it won’t. Three Central Offices have their own playbook. Last time, they showed us
how they twist the facts. They turned the battle of Yuanzhou into a story of Si Yilin
being cruel and warmongering. What kind of tactics
will they use this time? Given their nature, they will definitely give him a taste of his own medicine. But won’t this hurt Princess Ning? After all, this matter was personally handled by Princess Ning. I’ve already thought of that. I have a way to get Ning out of this. Slow down. If you drink too quickly,
you’ll burn your tongue. If this continues, the Three Central Offices will eventually
be drowned in a flood of criticism. Lord Di Lin’s move is indeed powerful. It’s bloodless, yet in an instant, it brings enormous pressure
to the Three Central Offices. You still have the mood to praise him? Hurry up and think of a way to solve it! I wonder if you two advisors
have heard the phrase, “give him a taste of his own medicine.” I have quite a few friends
in the South Camp. I believe they won’t refuse. We protest every day
and can’t even get a sip of water. We’ve been busy for so long, but no one even pays attention to us. So far, there’s been no response from Lord Di Lin’s side. What should we do next? Haven’t you realized that you’re just sacrificial lambs? Who are you calling sacrificial lambs? Ding Cheng. Why did Di Lin bring you here from Wayun? Di Lin’s ministry has always been
at odds with the Three Central Offices. He’s just using you as pawns. To put it bluntly, we are just soldiers. Who cares if we live or die? Why don’t we just storm
the Three Central Offices and overthrow the Ministry
of Military and Legal Affairs? Make them give us justice! Yes, give us justice! Right? Give us justice! Everyone! Give us justice! Do you really think Di Lin and the Three Central Offices are the real culprits? Everyone, the real culprits are: first, Ge Shan from
the Ministry of Government Supervision. Yuanzhou has suffered
continuous military defeats, losing 23 districts in a row. It’s all because of anti-war people like Ge Shan. She is narrow-minded and cowardly, blocking our clan’s efforts
to raise an army, stifling the patriotic spirit
of our young men who want to join the military. She has left us helpless, watching our lands slip away and our comrades fall in battle. We are soldiers. We risk our lives for the clan, yet we don’t receive
the treatment we deserve. It’s all because of those anti-war people. They ignore our sacrifices and dismiss our dedication. Besides Ge Shan, there’s also Si Yilin,
the commander of the Palace Guards. We fought tooth and nail
with Si Yilin at Payi and suffered a crushing defeat, yet he showed no remorse. Instead, he came back and got promoted. What about us? Shouldn’t they be
the ones paying the price? They should! Do you think that’s fair? It’s not fair! It’s not fair! It’s not fair! Punish Si Yilin! Punish Si Yilin! A strong army means a strong clan. We demand our relief funds! We demand our relief funds! Restore the honor of
the Zichuan’s soldiers! Restore the honor of
the Zichuan’s soldiers! We demand our relief funds! We demand our relief funds! Punish Ge Shan! -Punish Ge Shan!
-No wonder Lord Di Lin insisted on you taking
a carriage back to the mansion. I don’t know what happened, but overnight, public opinion
has suddenly turned against you. All the criticism is now directed at you and Lord Ge Shan. Restore the honor of
the Zichuan’s soldiers! Restore the honor of
the Zichuan’s soldiers! Punish Ge Shan! Punish Ge Shan! We demand our relief funds! We demand our relief funds! Restore the honor of
the Zichuan’s soldiers! Don’t use the main entrance.
Let’s go around to the back door. We demand our relief funds! That wretch! I must kill her this time! Let’s go, follow her! Who’s there? My Lord, run quickly! Stop the carriage! Ge Shan and Si Yilin are over there! Bring the offenders to justice! Everyone, don’t harm the civilians! Let me in! Lord Ge, let me escort you back
to the mansion first. Thanks to Si Yilin arriving just in time, it was a close call but no harm was done. Have the assassins been caught? No. Ge Shan is already under tight protection. But Si Yilin still acts alone. That’s not a problem. Even among the military, there are few who dare to confront Si Yilin directly. Of course, Si Yilin wouldn’t harm a civilian for no reason. He is a soldier. What is a soldier’s duty? Isn’t it to protect civilians? Yes. The Three Central Offices are clearly
well-entrenched and highly influential. Even the winds of the Imperial Capital shift in their favor in an instant. No matter how strong the wind is,
it will eventually die down. We just need to wait and see. You’ve been coughing a lot lately. Be careful not to catch a chill
from the wind. We really have to thank you
for your idea this time. If not for that, the Three Central Offices might have really been
taken down by Di Lin. You must be kidding, Advisor Wang Ge. We at the Three Central Offices
have a clear conscience. The innocent has nothing to hide. Even if Di Lin did have intentions
of framing us, he can’t twist right and wrong, right? Yes, indeed. We have a clear conscience. The Three Central Offices
have really made a big move. Is there anything else? Lord Ge Shan has been assassinated. Ge Shan has been assassinated? Where is Si Yilin? You can’t defeat me. Leave quickly. Are you alright? On the battlefield, we believed you’d lead us to victory, so we could hold our heads high. After the defeat, we trusted you to rebuild our city walls and care for the wounded. But in the end… We all believed Di Lin would bring us justice. We know we can’t win against you, but we’re not afraid to die. We’re willing to give everything we have for the people we swore to protect. Even if we die, we’ll have no regrets. I’m sorry. My Lord… Lord Si Yilin. Go quickly, Ding Cheng. People will be here soon. Let’s go. My Lord, you still remember who I am? Of course I remember. Ding Cheng from the
12th Company of Payi City, Xiang Yu from the 15th Company, and Ming Fei from the 17th Company. I remember all of you. My Lord… Seventy thousand soldiers stood with me to defend Payi. But in the end, fewer than
a hundred survived. My Lord. You are all warriors. Laying down your life
for the nation and dying in battle— that’s what you’re meant to do. But you never should have
endured such humiliation. This is my failure. So I’m willing to take the stab. My Lord. Give Di Lin some more time. He will deliver the justice you deserve. Go. Someone’s coming. Let’s go! My Lord! Let’s go!