Episode
Five: War Against the Bandits
Camel
Guo has been searching for his master, Liu Mengmei. At the
Confucian examination, the judge is the Imperial Commissioner
Miao. The subject is "how to defeat the Jin Invaders." Liu
Mengmei shows off his talent, composing an article on when
to attack, defend and retreat. Miao recommends Liu as the
Prize Candidate. Because Bandit Li Quan is threatening Hangzhou,
the announcement of the exam results must be postponed.
On his way to see Du Bao, Tutor Chen is captured by Bandit
Li and his wife, Dame Li, who trick him into carrying a
story to Du Bao that they have killed Mother Du and Spring
Fragrance. Du Bao is devastated by this news. Chen Zuiliang
also tells him that Du Liniang?s tomb has been violated
by Liu Mengmei. Du Bao sends Chen back to the bandit?s camp
to bribe Dame Li with gold and the empty title of "Queen."
A General of the Jin Invaders then appears and propositions
Dame Li. She is flattered but Li Quan is outraged and decides
to switch sides. This ends the war and Du Bao is promoted
to Prime Minister of China.
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