【Multi | FULL】EP37 | A Love Never Lost 人生若如初见 | iQIYI
[Episode 37] If Wuhan becomes China’s Bastille… Then all the Qing dynasty’s underlying crises could be set off by this single “ko.” The first domino has already fallen. Hunan, Shaanxi, Jiangxi, Shanxi, Yunnan, one after another. Who’s next? No one knows. The most despicable thing is the consuls of foreign powers in Wuhan have all declared strict neutrality. They claim this revolution is not a lower-class uprising. Even the usually moderate constitutionalists have now turned toward revolution in Wuhan. Tang Hualong, a leading constitutionalist, has outright joined the rebellion and has sent telegrams urging leaders in other provinces to follow suit. How can the Western powers be so irresponsible? Isn’t this just like watching a boat capsize from atop Yellow Crane Tower? They only care about their own interests. When have they ever
truly been accountable to us? Since I became regent, the only advice the British minister has ever given me was: Don’t kill Yuan Shikai. Do you understand? Were the six conditions Yuan Shikai proposed for returning to court really his own idea? No. That was practically the last card the Western powers played against me. How could I not know that releasing Yuan Shikai, that tiger, would only lead to bloodshed? But could I stop it? No, I couldn’t. And it’s not just the Westerners. Even within our own court, how many are feeding him information, trying to cozy up to him for their own future gains? So, Tufang, I know what you want to say, even if you don’t say it. But there’s nothing I can do. Tufang, you don’t look well today. You should go to bed early. The Old Madam hasn’t gone to bed yet? No, she said she was waiting for you
to come home. Stepmom. What is it? Do other children wet the bed too? Wait a moment. Of course. Bugu, don’t be ashamed. When I was your age, I wet the bed too. How did you get better? By chanting scriptures
every night before bed. How do you chant them? Well, repeat after me. Once upon a time,
there was a Bed-Wetting King. Once upon a time,
there was a Bed-Wetting King. At the first watch,
he soaked his red silk quilt. At the first watch,
he soaked his red silk quilt. At the second watch,
he drenched his ivory bed. At the second watch,
he drenched his ivory bed. At the third watch,
he flooded his mandarin duck pillows. At the third watch,
he flooded his mandarin duck pillows. At the fourth watch, he soaked
his cotton shirt and flowered clothes. At the fourth watch, he soaked
his cotton shirt and flowered clothes. By the fifth watch,
he peed straight through to dawn, leaving the room a watery mess. By the fifth watch,
he peed straight through to dawn, leaving the room a watery mess. A watery mess. A watery mess. Bed-Wetting King. Are you the Bed-Wetting King? Bed-Wetting King. Mother. How are things in Wuchang? It’s a mess. In just a few days, Hunan’s declared independence, Shaanxi too, Shanxi’s rebelled and taken control. And just now, we got urgent telegrams from Yunnan and Jiangxi. It’s spreading like wildfire. Everyone’s sending out distress calls. It’s like the end of the world. Didn’t they try to bring Yuan Shikai back? They did. But he wouldn’t bite. He’s not content being
the Viceroy of Huguang, which is like playing
second fiddle to Yinchang. They couldn’t convince him? They sent Xu Shichang to Huanshang Village to negotiate. He came back with six conditions. What are those six conditions? Better if you don’t know. Each one could cost you your life. Does His Highness have the luxury to refuse? He doesn’t. But at the core, those six conditions are all about seizing power. Seizing power? He wants to convene a parliament, restructure the cabinet, lift the ban on political parties, show leniency toward the revolutionaries, and hold full military command at the front. Isn’t this the stance of someone
aiming to remake the nation? Yuan Shikai’s ambitions are as clear as day. What about His Highness’s stance? I just heard that he’s already looking for someone to draft a rescript for penitence. Drafting a rescript of penitence at a time like this? He’s completely lost his initiative. He took all the blame on himself. That might show good character, but… Bullshit! What’s the point of
talking about character now? If he doesn’t step up right now, who else will? Being a nice guy at a time like this
won’t get him anywhere. You’re stuck with a master like that. Who knows what’ll happen from here on out? He’s a lost cause. No wonder Yuan Shikai is so aggressive. He has seen through it all. He’s dead set on seizing power. As for you, my son, I’m afraid you’ll end up
like a hunchback falling over, losing out on both sides. Things aren’t looking good already. Zhang Shaozeng, Lan Tianwei, and others have committed a grave offense
by petitioning the military in Luanzhou. These two just so happen to be my classmates from
our time studying in Japan. So that gave them a handle to grab onto, claiming my personnel policies were flawed. The Prince Regent has just suggested that, as a precaution, Kaizhi’s military power
should be taken away. I really don’t know how to handle this matter. If I’m a bit too harsh, it might push him into rebellion. Son, leaves fall when their time comes. No matter if the rooster crows or not, the sun will still rise in the east. [Zhentou Train Station, Shijiazhuang] Which unit are you from? Report, Commander-in-Chief. A supply train heading to Wuhan has just halted at the station. Colonel Feng requests orders on whether to allow it through. Hold it. All equipment and ammunition are to be seized immediately. Reserve them for our troops’ use. Yes, sir. Wait a moment. Kaizhi, intercepting the court’s supplies intended for suppressing
the Wuchang rebellion, I’m afraid… Hold it. That’s what we’ll do. Yes, sir. Report: There’s a telegram
from General Liang Xiang of the Beijing Military Advisory Council. Read it. Yes, sir. Yuan Shikai has officially accepted the court’s appointment and has left Zhangde
to oversee the southern troops. He has now arrived at the Beiyang General Headquarters
in Xinyang. Our Beiyang Army has launched a full-scale offensive
towards Hankou today. Just want you to know
the advance is going smoothly. Mr. Yuan really gets things done,
doesn’t he? He’s just made his appearance, and already it’s a full house of applause. So, when it comes to intercepting
military supplies headed south, I hope you’ll proceed carefully. Carefully? How careful exactly? Don’t we need supplies to defend against the Shanxi rebels? I’ll take full responsibility for this. I obey your orders, Commander-in-Chief. Yuan has come out of retirement. The situation looks grim. Contact Zhang Shaozeng
and Lan Tianwei immediately. It’s time for the three of us
to join forces. Understood. Damn it! Those bastards at the front are indeed loyal to individuals. Yuan’s only been here two days, but Hankou has already fallen? He’s not fighting a war. He’s just putting on a show. Good cop, bad cop, he’s playing both roles himself. When he wants to win,
he sings songs of victory; When he doesn’t, he laments defeat. He used the excuse of resting
in Huanshang Village to set the stage for everything. He used the court
to suppress the revolution, while secretly nurturing
revolutionary forces, letting them grow strong enough
to threaten the court itself. That’s why they say
he’s a formidable figure. Even Zaifeng can’t handle him. With this victory, won’t he become even harder to control? This is Zaitao speaking. Go ahead. What? Li Renjun of the Twelfth Brigade, Sixth Division, has sent a telegram. What did he say? Got it. How audacious! What happened? Yang Kaizhi from the Sixth Division intercepted a military train
carrying supplies to Wuchang. It looks like he really intends to part ways with us. I’ve said it before, Tufang, you can’t be too soft-hearted. We should’ve stripped him of
his military power a long time ago. It’s not that I haven’t thought about removing him. But have you considered another scenario? If Yuan resolves the chaos in Wuhan within a few days and rides the wave of his victory to suddenly return to Beijing, will we still have any leverage to hold him back? Well, I think we should go ahead with this. Let’s play chess as well. How should we play? Luanzhou. The trouble with Zhang and Lan
in Luanzhou isn’t settled yet. Why not send Yang Kaizhi there to calm things down? That way, we stabilize Luanzhou, and also transfer Yang Kaizhi and the Sixth Division troops away, to avoid any mishaps. You’re also capable of such trickery. I’m not stupid! Draft the order immediately. Alright. Hello? It’s me, Zaitao. I’m listening. I have nothing to say. Since you’ve decided. Who should I hand over
the Military Advisory Council to? Alright. What about the Imperial Guards? That’s fine too. I’ll do as you say. That’s it then. What’s going on? Zaifeng has already dissolved the cabinet. Dissolved the cabinet? He also dismissed Zaixun from his post as Minister of the Navy. What? My position as
Chairman of the Military Advisory Council has also been revoked. For now, I’ll temporarily take over as the Minister in charge of training the Imperial Guards until the new Prime Minister arrives
in the capital and assumes office. Who is the new Prime Minister? Who else could it be? Yuan Shikai. I knew this day would come. I just didn’t expect it to come so soon. Tufang, take whatever you want from here. It’s not mine anymore anyway. Hello? There’s no longer a Chairman of
the Military Advisory Council here. [On November 1, 1911, the Qing government announced the dismissal of the royally
dominated cabinet and appointed Yuan Shikai as Prime Minister of the Imperial Cabinet.] Is this what they call
suppressing a rebellion? This is a massacre. Feng Guozhang is rampaging through Hankou, burning and looting. Blood runs like rivers. How could any human do such a thing? Maichen, send a telegram to Beijing in my name. I want him impeached for the crime of slaughtering civilians. Kaizhi, calm down. No! This is a matter of principle. We have to send it. Don’t be so scholarly about it. What’s wrong with being scholarly? I am a scholar, damn it! Send it! Commander Li, you must help us settle scores! That dude, Yang, is dragging us into a mess! That’s right. Mr. Yuan has come back to power. We have nothing to fear now. I think we should just tie him up. Qianli, you give an order. We, the veterans of the Beiyang Wuwei Corps Right Division, will all follow your lead. Yes, that’s right. Please make a decision. I know what happened. Let’s take our time
to think of a better solution. Can’t do it by force. After all, we’re brothers-in-arms. You… How can you call someone like that your brother? Yeah, Commander Li, we can’t let Yang Kaizhi get us into big trouble! Yes, please do something. Commander Li, please make up your mind. That’s enough! Get the hell back to your units and wait! Let’s go. Sir! Commander Li, the Ministry of War sent a telegram to our Twelfth Brigade, specifically requesting your receipt. The Ministry of War
sent it directly to me? Yes, sir. Read it for me. The Ministry of War orders General Commander Yang Kaizhi
of the Sixth Division to depart for Luanzhou
upon receiving this telegram to pacify the troops led by Zhang Shaozeng and Lan Tianwei. No excuses for refusal will be accepted. Command of the Sixth Division will be temporarily assumed
by Brigade Commander Li Renjun. This order is from the Ministry of War. [The Sixth Division of Beiyang Army] Buzhou, the General Commander’s safety in Luanzhou all counts on you guys. Yes, please rest assured,
Brigade Commander. I, Ma Buzhou, will protect Commander Yang with my life. It’s not that serious. Zhang and Lan are just making a show. If they really rebelled, why would they bother
sending political statements? They’d have already
marched straight to Beijing! If I’m worried about anyone, it should be you, Qianli. Now that your Mr. Yuan is at the height of his power, you must be both surprised and exhilarated, right? The ten-year bet is about to be settled. Don’t say that, General Commander. Honestly, can I, Yang Kaizhi, still command you, Li Renjun? Kaizhi, the court has retained your post as General Commander
of the Sixth Division. I, Li Renjun, see you as my big bro both officially and personally. If not, I will be a jerk. Maichen, did you hear that? Qianli talked in such an affirmative tone. Be a witness for me. Okay. Don’t worry. The friendship
between us three is unbreakable. “If life could remain
the way it was when we first met.” Renjun, how beautiful this line is. Giddy up! News! Newspaper! The battle in Wuchang is deadlocked with all countries firmly staying neutral! Come on, I want a newspaper. Got it! Naval warships stationed in Shanghai have all rushed to Hankou
for reinforcements! Extra! Extra! [Shanghai’s Ningbo Chamber of Commerce] You’ve arrived. Thank you. Don’t worry, manager. As long as all the ingredients are ready,
it’s fine. Three tables for lunch, four for dinner. No problem on my end. Shuhong. Come with me. Have all the invitations been delivered? All delivered. The commander of Wusong Fort can’t make it for lunch, but he promised to come tonight. Battalion Commander Lai Xi
of the Patrol and Defense Battalion declined the invitation. He’s close to Liang Xiang. So he wanted to keep his distance. He was ignoring us. Because of that radio deal last time. Perhaps. But his adjutant is willing to come and talk in the evening. That’s good too. So, it seems all the military units
stationed in Shanghai, except for the Garrison Commander
of the Jiangnan General Manufacturing Bureau, are in touch with us now. It’s the trend of the times. We call it dinner, but everyone knows what it’s really about. No one says it out loud. The wise adapt to circumstances. It’s like a sheet of paper on a window. Someone just has to poke through it. This way, Chen Yingshi, Song Chen
and the others in the merchant militia won’t have to fear bullets anymore. The bullets you’ve received, [Shanghai Merchant Militia Station] if they don’t need to be fired, it’s best not to fire them. A prosperous Shanghai [Chen Qimei from Revolutionary Party] must be won without fighting. This aligns with the hopes
of all sectors in Shanghai. So. Song Chen. Your father has my respect. He’s determined to take back Shanghai at the dinner table. It’s a bold idea. However, we must be prepared to bleed, prepared to sacrifice and prepared to fail. I, Chen Yingshi, have lived my life with history as my witness. Standing in this world, I am here for revolution. Even if we fail, I will start another revolution. I am prepared. What about you? Are you all prepared? Sacrifice for the revolution,
restore China! Sacrifice for the revolution,
restore China! Sacrifice for the revolution,
restore China! Restore China! Restore China! Come, come. Chairman Song, Chairman Song. Here’s to you. Excuse me, nature calls. We’ll talk when I get back. We’ll talk later. Alright, take your time. Shuhong, there’s new information. The commander of Wusong Fort told me that the Nanjing Viceroy’s Office has sent a confidential order today to all military units in Shanghai. The merchant militia
has been labeled as rebels. Once caught, they’ll all be executed. Go notify Li Xiehe and Chen Qimei right away. The operation must be moved up. Understood. [Jiangnan General Manufacturing Bureau] Save them! Instructor. We’re out of bullets. What should we do? Father! How is Yingshi now? The surrender negotiation failed,
and now they’ve detained him. He’s in danger. Song Chen, listen to me. You can’t just stand here. Shanghai has already changed flags
and been liberated. This is the last reactionary stronghold. Take it down. You must take it. We don’t have enough firepower. We’re also short on manpower, Father. I’ve brought the ammunition. I’ll go get it. Hurry, go get the ammunition! Li Xiehe has already ordered
the Zhabei Police to take fast boats and bypass the Settlement
to come as reinforcements. The Shanghai naval forces will also take sampans fully loaded with sailors to arrive here. That’s great! You are my son. What’s happening today is what Napoleon called “the final fifteen minutes”. Victory or defeat lies between your courage and timidity. If you don’t dare to take Ying Shi’s place and lead the death squad, then I will lead it myself. Father! You and Shuhong get in the car. Your son is now the Captain of the death squad. Sacrifice for the revolution,
restore China! I am prepared to die tonight. Are you willing to go with me? At your command, Captain. You go take a few men upstairs and take out the machine gunners. Everyone else, hold your position. Yes. Charge! Charge! Charge! Charge! He has made it. [November 4, 1911.
September 14th, the 3rd year of Xuantong,
Shanghai is restored] [Luanzhou, Zhili] [Camp of the 20th Division] Look at you. It’s not over yet, is it? You little monkey! You treacherous rebels!
What are you trying to do? Want to follow the Hubei rebels
and start an uprising, huh? Shut your mouth! Qing lackey. What right do you have to speak to me? Who are you calling a lackey? Who’s the lackey? Xiao Yusong, everything you eat,
wear, and use was all bestowed by the Emperor. And now I’m the lackey? And you’re the hero? Screw you! Slap him! Let’s see if he’s still a hero. Try it. Call me that again and I’ll slap you. You think that look is gonna scare me? Don’t be shameless. Do you want me to slap you? Try slapping me and see what happens. You dare to hit me? What’s going on? Fighting among ourselves? What a disgrace! [Zhang Shaozeng,
Commander of the 20th Division] He called me a Qing lackey. He called me a treacherous rebel! You are a treacherous rebel. That’s enough! Commander Yang has come
to our division for pacification. If you have anything to say, you can tell him later. Commander Yang also has something to say to everyone. Attention! Your Excellency. All officers at and above Colonel rank
in the 20th Division are all present. Please give us your instructions. Sit down. Officers of the 20th Division. Today, I want to use the prestige of Commander Yang Kaizhi, the recipient of
the Imperial Badge of the Double Dragon, the famous border defense hero, to strengthen the unity among our 20th division officers, and strive together for our great cause. We must not fail our duty. Youmin, what are you doing? This is a bomb with a fuse. Nobody moves! Move again and I’ll hammer it. Sit down! Today, if anyone says anything against the Emperor, I’ll hammer it. No one’s leaving this room! Don’t be reckless. Youmin. Commander Yang
is the Court’s special envoy. Here to pacify our division. Stop fooling around. Commander-in-chief. Court envoy? Everyone knows that Yang Kaizhi is a well-known veteran from Revolutionary Party. Am I right, Mr. Pacification Commissioner? You better watch your words. I have a short temper. The revolution you mentioned, what does it refer to? Why are you asking me? I’m asking you all. Your so-called revolution. What’s it really about? So, you’re coercing me into answering your question. Call it that if you want. Alright. I’ll answer you. The revolution that I believe in is nothing more than solving two issues. Which two? First, anyone who is not Chinese has no right to manage Chinese affairs. This is the spirit of nationalism. And the second? Every Chinese has the right to manage Chinese affairs. This is the spirit of democracy. I don’t see what this has to do with me or with any of us here. Who pays my wages? Who offers me a job? All just fancy talk made up by you scholars.