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.