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00:01:00
There is an old photo
amongst the antiques.00:01:05
Father says it was left
by Grandmother...00:01:09
one of the first lot of children
who studied in the USA and the UK.00:01:13
Many of them became
the first lot of navy captains.00:01:17
I learnt their stories
after reading books.00:01:22
I was shocked and moved
by their stories.00:01:26
One day after my graduation,
I had an idea...00:01:30
to follow their footsteps00:01:33
to find their world of
more than 100 years ago.00:01:37
These are memories
traversing 150 years,00:01:41
dreams from 150 years ago.00:01:46
Beijing, 186700:01:49
We report on
matters of coastal defence.00:01:55
World powers have gunboats
to intrude into Chinese territory.00:02:01
They brandish a gun,
and China will have to give money.00:02:05
Coastal defence has become
our top priority.00:02:08
We think we should change
our strategy,00:02:11
learn from the foreigners
to become stronger.00:02:15
We'd like to establish
the Fujian Naval Academy00:02:18
to develop technology
and train navy personnel.00:02:22
Approved by the emperor himself.00:02:30
Great.00:02:31
Fujian Naval Academy, 186700:02:34
Oh, uh...00:02:38
A country with a sea but no navy
is destined to be defeated.00:02:43
In 1807,
Fulton invented the steamship.00:02:46
And naval history entered a new era.00:02:49
In 1862, the first ironclad
naval vessel appeared in battle.00:02:56
Are you here to steal?00:02:59
I'm here to take the exam.00:03:00
Exam?
Today is the eighth day of school.00:03:04
I'm from Guangdong, very far.00:03:06
There's some paper here.
You take it.00:03:09
You can give it to Proctor later.00:03:11
Thank you so much.00:03:19
Are you being punished?00:03:21
I'm late.00:03:23
The foreign teacher here
is very strict.00:03:30
But it's not a big deal.00:03:33
Eat a dumpling,
or you'll have no strength.00:03:38
Now let me ask you all.00:03:39
Who in history regarded the navy
as supremely important to a nation?00:03:44
In the West, all students know
the answer to this question.00:03:48
Fang Boqian,
you usually have a lot to say.00:03:51
Do you know the answer?00:03:53
It's God.00:03:57
China's such a backward country.
How can we not be defeated?00:04:01
It's Peter the Great.00:04:05
I'm sorry.00:04:08
Wait.00:04:09
You go on.00:04:11
Go on.00:04:12
He defeated the Swedish fleet
in 171400:04:15
after opening the sea for Russia.00:04:17
What did he say?00:04:19
What did he say?00:04:20
The emperor would have only one hand
if he had only an army.00:04:24
He'd have both hands
if he had a navy.00:04:26
Brother,
Grandma asked me to bring dumplings.00:04:31
Good article.00:04:35
You quoted Mencius.00:04:37
"People first, nation second,
emperor third." Explain.00:04:42
The country belongs to the people,
not the court.00:04:45
Loyalty to country means,
firstly, protecting it.00:04:48
Our nation never progresses.00:04:50
When artillery rings in the sea,
it may mean our demise.00:04:54
Too bold!00:04:58
- Please. Please, please...
- No, no, no. No.00:05:03
You're rebellious.
Don't say I gave you that paper.00:05:07
Wait.00:05:10
- Liu Buchan.
- Yes.00:05:12
Add a desk to the classroom.00:05:14
Naval Academy.
Report for morning exercise.00:05:17
Driving class no. 1, Liu Buchan.00:05:20
Driving class no. 1, Lin Taizeng.00:05:23
Driving class no. 1, Fang Boqian.00:05:25
Driving class no. 1, Lin Yongsheng.00:05:27
Driving class, Sha Zhenbin.00:05:29
Driving class, Deng Shichang.00:05:49
Little Brother. Little Brother.00:05:58
Look,
the foreigner's big armoured ship.00:06:00
Little Brother,
what's on the other side of the sea?00:06:04
It's more foreigners.00:06:06
I'll take their ship
to their places tomorrow.00:06:12
Old uncle's doing business
in Southeast Asia.00:06:16
Little Brother,
will we have armoured ships?00:06:19
Yes. We'll definitely have them.00:06:24
Then you take a big armoured ship
to visit me.00:06:29
Sure.00:06:30
Big armoured ship.
Big armoured ship.00:06:35
Li Hongzhang reports to the emperor.00:06:37
Japan's expanding its navy00:06:40
and has sent many students
to the USA, the UK, France.00:06:45
It may rise as a strong power
in 10 years00:06:49
and become the biggest threat to us.00:06:51
I suggest choosing good students
from the academy.00:06:58
Please approve.00:07:02
Approved by Empress Dowager Cixi
and the emperor.00:07:11
For you, as a remembrance.00:07:29
To the West
for plans for strengthening China,00:07:34
no other objectives.00:07:37
Carrying the future of our country
and from whom we will learn.00:07:43
Farewell to my country.
I'm going far away.00:07:49
No regrets.00:07:56
All students in Royal Naval College,
fall into rank.00:07:59
Now I declare the outstanding
students of this semester00:08:03
are as follows. Liu Buchan.00:08:05
Yes, sir!00:08:06
- Dongxiang Ping Hachiro.
- Yes, sir!00:08:09
- Lin Taizeng.
- Yes, sir!00:08:12
- Fang Boqian.
- Yes, sir!00:08:14
- Ye Zugui.
- Yes, sir!00:08:20
To the West
for plans of strengthening China,00:08:24
no other objective
but the future of our country.00:08:30
Going far away to gain technology
from foreigners.00:08:35
Farewell to my country
with no regrets.00:08:42
150 years later00:08:52
Trafalgar Square in London.00:08:55
They often came here 150 years ago.00:08:58
Here is Nelson,
the idol they most admired,00:09:03
who staged a big naval battle
to save Britain.00:09:07
Because they believed00:09:09
a naval battle would determine
the fates of two countries.00:09:23
188100:09:30
Chinese?00:09:32
I went to China.
China's such a happy place.00:09:36
The women there
have such little feet.00:09:39
Are you from China?00:09:44
Yes. Miss.00:09:46
It's so rare
to see a fellow citizen here.00:09:50
I feel the same.00:09:51
Are you alone?00:09:52
I'm on business
and am going to see friends.00:09:55
First time?
I can help you with the language.00:10:00
I'd like to know the way to
the Royal Naval College.00:10:03
What a coincidence.
I'm going there too.00:10:07
Wait here.00:10:09
Here, please.00:10:14
Your Chinese hairstyle's very cool.00:10:17
However, please respect it.00:10:20
What? Chinese people respected?00:10:24
- China pigtail?
- Yes.00:10:25
Chinese people have always...
should be respected.00:11:00
If you go to China, your first thing
to land is to respect us.00:11:08
Please.00:11:13
What happened?00:11:15
Foreigners will know
not to underestimate us.00:11:20
When our nation's behind,
we'll be bullied anyway.00:11:24
You're from Fujian?00:11:27
Yes. How about you?00:11:29
Panyu, Guangdong.00:11:44
It's the battle
where Nelson defeated Napoleon.00:11:47
A naval battle determines
the fates of two countries.00:11:51
I've heard that, more than once.00:11:55
Sister.00:12:00
This is school.00:12:02
Nonsense. You're my brother.00:12:05
Instructor told me.00:12:13
Deng Shichang.00:12:18
I haven't seen you in 10 years.
You're so handsome now.00:12:21
You're not a little girl anymore.00:12:23
They'll be excited
to learn you're here.00:12:25
They'll be more excited
to learn my purpose.00:12:29
The two cruisers ordered
from the UK are ready.00:12:32
I've come here to take them back.00:12:37
We've just finished training.00:12:39
Buchan and Yongsheng, "Manado."00:12:41
Taizeng and Zugui
are "Suolaikebolin."00:12:44
Sha Zhenbin is "Mennaci."
I'm "Sibote."00:12:47
Huang Jianxun went to "Boliluo"
in the USA.00:12:50
Atlantic, Pacific,
we're going all over the globe.00:12:55
We know the world's developed
so fast in terms of ships.00:13:00
Our navy isn't strong.
We'll be defeated.00:13:08
Who are they?00:13:09
They're from Japan.00:13:12
That's E Dong, grabbing the ball.00:13:14
Togo Heihachiro's playing with him.00:13:17
Tsuboi's sitting over there.00:13:20
He studied in the US.
He's here to receive some ships.00:13:25
Japan just bought three cruisers
from the UK.00:13:34
To China.
We finally have new warships.00:13:37
To your return.00:13:38
Hello, everybody.00:13:41
Congratulations on
your fine achievements.00:13:43
Yes, same to you.00:13:45
And... there's a little gift.00:13:48
I know you are incredible in music.00:13:51
That's why it's a present
of my gratitude.00:13:54
Your former one is too old.00:13:56
Thank you very much.00:13:59
This is?00:14:01
- This is...
- I'm Deng Shichang.00:14:04
I've heard about you before.
It's time to meet you.00:14:08
Our countries face each other
across the sea.00:14:11
That means we will meet
sooner or later.00:14:15
Absolutely. And I'm looking forward
to see you in the future.00:14:19
On the sea.00:14:21
Cheers.00:14:25
Cheers.00:14:30
So their biggest dream
was armoured ships.00:14:34
Because they believed
only a strong naval army00:14:38
could get rid of their humiliation
and make them stronger.00:14:42
However, their classmates
had the same dreams.00:14:59
So, yesterday, you're playing
it good. Better and better...00:15:02
and worse at the side.00:15:10
The emperor's skills have improved.00:15:13
He's played it every day
since Germany sent it to him.00:15:17
Germany also sent one to
the Japanese emperor.00:15:25
Excellent. Bravo, Your Highness.00:15:28
I'm proud of you.00:15:29
It's usually three eggs
for breakfast. Why only one?00:15:34
Emperor, you ordered us
to reduce expenses.00:15:39
One egg costs 10 silver taels.00:15:43
Emperor, Viceroy Li
has been waiting a long time.00:15:46
Let him in.00:15:48
We need armoured ships
so we won't be dominated00:15:52
and we can protect the Qing Dynasty.00:15:55
How much are the two armoured ships?00:15:57
2.8 million taels.00:16:02
How much is an egg at the market?00:16:06
An egg?00:16:08
One silver tael can buy 800 eggs.00:16:13
Why does this egg
cost 10 silver taels?00:16:20
Imperial purchases are done
by the government.00:16:24
The two armoured ships
cost 2.8 million taels.00:16:28
Emperor.00:16:31
Japan's focusing everything
on its navy.00:16:35
If we miss this opportunity,
we're finished.00:16:42
I'll report to the Queen Mother.00:16:45
Tokyo, Japan The rise of Japan lies in reform.00:16:49
Our advancement lies
in obtaining technology,00:16:52
everything from the West.
English, suits,00:16:57
walking style, tools for eating.00:17:06
Tokyo-to-Yokohama phone lines
are being laid now.00:17:13
But what about the navy?00:17:17
Prime Minister of Japan,
Ito Hirobumi00:17:19
Three cruisers purchased from the UK
will soon reach Japan.00:17:28
But...00:17:34
to survive,
we must expand our territory.00:17:39
Attack Korea and Liaodong
to the north,00:17:43
seize Taiwan and the Penghu Islands
to the south.00:17:48
For all of this,
we must expand our navy.00:17:53
This is the top priority
for this country.00:17:59
This is our plan to attack China.00:18:03
China invasion plan00:18:05
The naval budget
hasn't been approved by Congress.00:18:10
Li Hongzhang ordered from Germany00:18:13
the Dingyuan and the Zhenyuan,
two armoured ships...00:18:18
that will be completed soon.00:18:22
All officials must donate.
I am donating 300,000.00:18:30
We must catch up with them.00:18:33
London, United Kingdom00:18:34
I'm graduating next year.
Mr Guo wants me to...00:18:39
It's good.
Your English is excellent.00:18:42
You can give news.
It's good for our country.00:18:48
You like dogs?00:18:50
I have no hobbies.
I only love good dogs.00:18:54
This German dog
is very rare in China.00:18:57
It's a shame
that we don't have the time.00:19:00
It's the most advanced warship
in the world.00:19:01
The cannon can destroy
any other warships.00:19:04
Its thick armour, which can live
through any powerful blows.00:19:14
Excuse me.00:19:22
Greetings.00:19:24
Are you here to enjoy
some German beer?00:19:29
Yes. I had a try.00:19:32
But to me,
nothing can compare with our sake.00:19:36
Sake?00:19:37
You must be kidding.
It can't be considered as liquor.00:19:42
We surely like different things,
so let's follow our own choices.00:19:56
Actually, sake makes people
drunk and careless.00:20:01
Over the decades,
they always come from the sea.00:20:06
Little Japan...00:20:08
dares to send warships
to attack Taiwan.00:20:13
To hold on to the country
left by our ancestors,00:20:17
we must purchase guns
from foreigners.00:20:23
You are wise, Mother.00:20:25
The Qing Dynasty has a rule.00:20:29
Whoever has lost land
cannot obtain spiritual positions.00:20:36
I remember it by heart.00:20:47
These are the two biggest
armoured battleships then.00:20:52
I've been thinking of00:20:53
how happy and proud they were
when they arrived.00:20:59
They never expected00:21:01
a disaster would happen
in their country.00:21:06
Mawei, Fuzhou,
a place where insults struck us.00:21:12
One morning 100 years ago,
a French fleet00:21:17
stopped beside the Chinese fleet.00:21:24
Both are at war.
Both are staying on the same river.00:21:28
Our fleet must unite
in attacking first.00:21:34
Our warships are made of wood.
The French ships are ironclad.00:21:38
We'll be in danger
if we start a war.00:21:41
I'm asking England and America
to interfere.00:21:49
The French are so daring.00:21:53
We'll follow your suggestions
to teach them a lesson.00:21:59
You can declare war first.00:22:01
Don't open fire first,
lest it give them an excuse.00:22:08
Queen Mother orders00:22:10
we declare war,
but don't fire first.00:22:14
Queen Mother orders...00:22:58
Li Hongzhang.00:22:59
Yes.00:23:02
Where are our armoured ships?00:23:11
There's a reef ahead.00:23:16
Zengmu Reef.
We've entered Chinese territory.00:23:23
Sir, emergency signal
from Lin of the Zhenyuan.00:23:29
Just got news 30 minutes ago.
The Fujian fleet00:23:34
was defeated by the French army.00:23:39
Sir, how do we reply?00:23:42
Fire the cannon.
China's armoured warships are here.00:23:57
Sir,
the government's accounts are fake.00:24:01
The criminal department?00:24:04
The government is corrupt.
Are others clean?00:24:10
Bribery is also prevalent in
the criminal department.00:24:17
It is not easy for 10 per cent of
the money to be used appropriately.00:24:24
Stop it.00:24:27
We have to rely on them
to get money for the navy.00:24:32
We should, here and here,00:24:34
set up symbols for Japan.00:24:37
We can put a knife
in the stomach of China.00:24:42
Take Diaoyu Island
into Japanese territory?00:24:47
This will constitute
a permanent threat to China.00:24:51
Over the years,
we've tried out best.00:24:55
We haven't found
any evidence to prove it.00:25:01
On the contrary, all records,00:25:05
even this map drawn by us
100 years ago,00:25:10
show that Diaoyu Island
belongs to China.00:25:12
The emperor is asking for your gift.00:25:14
It isn't time yet.00:25:18
China has a new but terrible navy.00:25:24
1886, Yantai, China00:25:36
Please review all soldiers of
the Beiyang Fleet.00:25:46
Liu Buchan of the Dingyuan,
Royal Naval College.00:25:52
Lin Taizeng of the Zhenyuan,
Royal Naval College.00:25:58
Deng Shichang of the Zhiyuan,
Mawei Naval Academy.00:26:02
Lin Yongsheng of the Jingyuan,
Royal Navy College.00:26:06
Ye Zugui of the Jingyuan,
Royal Naval College.00:26:12
Fang Boqian of the Jiyuan,
Royal Naval College.00:26:17
Sha Zhenbin of the Kangji,
Royal Naval College.00:26:22
Wu Jingrong of the Guangjia,
from Ruisai Leier.00:26:26
Yu Zhenpeng of the Dingyuan,
Yale University.00:26:30
Shen Shouchang of the Jiyuan,
Norwich School.00:26:33
Cao Xixiang of the Zhenyuan,
from Hartford High School.00:26:36
Huang Zulian of the Guangbing,
Phillips School.00:26:39
Set sail.00:27:03
Fire.00:27:14
I've been managing for 20 years.00:27:19
A strong China is imminent.00:27:24
Let me find time to visit Japan.00:27:46
Nagasaki, Japan, 188600:28:03
It's gigantic.00:28:24
Ready the cannons.00:28:34
China's navy is stronger than ours,
even the USA's.00:28:39
Commence music.00:29:02
Classmate.00:29:03
I am very pleased to see you
here in Japan.00:29:07
Hope that our cannons
are always for greetings.00:29:11
Yes, I can't agree with you more.00:29:15
Buchan, you stay with the ship.00:29:21
Prime Minister,
China is the teacher of Japan.00:29:26
Now the Chinese navy00:29:30
is also the teacher of
the Japanese navy.00:29:35
Let students respect their teacher
with a glass of wine.00:29:41
Cheers.00:29:45
We're neighbours who should visit
each other.00:29:49
This time, we've come to visit you.00:29:52
We're so honoured by
your personal welcomes.00:29:56
We've especially prepared
white wine for you.00:30:03
Sixty degrees.00:30:14
Put it down. I want to check.00:30:16
It's because you're Chinese!00:30:59
If anything happens
to anyone in my navy,00:31:02
it's your prime minister
I'll let in five shoots from you.00:31:12
I've always been told that Mr Deng
was a brave man.00:31:18
Now I know for myself
that this is true.00:31:23
Prime Minister.00:31:24
And now...00:31:27
Have you enjoyed a drink today?00:31:30
Of course, it was just enough.00:31:32
Okay. See them off.00:31:39
Brothers, take arms.00:31:42
What's happened?00:31:43
Fire at those Chinese battleships.00:31:46
The Chinese have started a war.00:31:48
Stay back!00:31:50
What are we waiting for?00:31:52
Go to the guns.00:32:03
Everyone, ready. Cannon, torpedo.
All eyes on the Japanese.00:32:10
Ready!00:32:11
Stop. It's about a war
between the two countries.00:32:15
Sir, please don't use force.00:32:17
Never forget
the most effective voice00:32:21
between two countries
is their cannon.00:32:24
That's all you Westerners educate.
I'm Chinese. I must obey Mr Ding.00:32:28
That is the reason
why Chinese people always lose.00:32:32
You never and never listen
to what I say to you.00:32:35
You always do the same,
and you never do it again.00:32:57
Commander.
I express strong dissatisfaction.00:33:02
This is others' impulsiveness.
It's not because of us.00:33:06
Remote relatives are not
as good as neighbours.00:33:10
We'll be restrained.
No one can provoke war.00:33:15
I agree.00:33:25
See you. See you.00:33:44
Chief.00:33:51
Quickly open fire. Chief. Quickly.00:34:00
They'll be destroyed in 10 minutes.00:34:05
Japan's strength.00:34:09
It's not yet time.00:34:15
Coward.
Why didn't you open fire? Why?00:34:27
Don't let me. We lose
our best chance to all Japanese.00:34:32
So long as you don't listen.00:34:35
I'll leave when we put onshore.00:34:40
I'm a soldier now that I
can't command your fleets anymore.00:34:45
Japan's small, but very aggressive.00:34:48
Japan will be the biggest threat
to our fleet.00:35:01
Weihai, China00:35:06
The first Asian fleet
was parked here 100 years ago.00:35:08
At the time,
Hurd said the following.00:35:15
"The Chinese giant
suddenly jumps up and down."00:35:19
We thought it was awake,
ready to do great work,00:35:23
sit down, drink tea, smoke,
yawn, fall asleep.00:35:30
They were just parked there quietly.00:35:33
Parked for seven years.00:35:35
In 1893.00:35:36
Is the Guangjia here?00:35:38
Just came in. Too slow.00:35:40
It's fast enough to get here
from Guangdong in three days.00:35:43
The lychees will rot
if they're one day late.00:35:45
None can take the responsibility.00:35:48
It was sent to Tianjin.00:35:50
Today, the waves are big.
They have to enter the harbour.00:35:53
National warships have become
her private boats.00:35:57
Stop talking.00:35:58
It's not easy for Mr Li
to get money for us.00:36:02
All soldiers,
stay on the ship to Tianjin later.00:36:11
Sister.00:36:15
You're still naughty.00:36:18
I'm your sister.00:36:20
Just back from the UK?00:36:21
Arrived in Guangzhou,
took the Guangjia.00:36:24
Chinese cruiser Zhiyuan00:36:32
Come in, Mr Deng.00:36:34
What's up?00:36:42
How are you, Brother Deng?00:36:45
I'm well. How about you?00:36:48
I'm good.00:36:50
But I was told you're angry now.00:36:58
Why don't you go ashore
to get fresh air?00:37:00
We have a rule.
The captain must stay aboard.00:37:02
You're the only one
who is so obedient.00:37:07
Take it. It's fresher
than the empress dowager's.00:37:10
No. I'm angry with it.00:37:13
Okay. How about this?00:37:18
It's a new book
translated by Yan Fu.00:37:21
We are sending it to Tianjin
for proofreading.00:37:22
"Winners survive in the world,
same for the nation.00:37:28
If China doesn't work hard,
it will be eliminated."00:37:34
I have better gifts.00:37:36
This is the fastest cruiser
with fast guns.00:37:40
The UK's promised to sell it to us.
I brought back the news.00:37:45
Great! Ours are all old.
We need new ones.00:37:48
We haven't bought any new ones
for seven or eight years.00:37:53
I'll send him a telegram.00:37:55
He won't have much money.00:37:58
Yes. The navy's military budget was00:38:01
mostly spent on the Summer Palace
for the empress dowager's birthday.00:38:11
Mr Li, what do you think of
the stone boat?00:38:15
Great. Great. Very excellent.00:38:18
Where's the new ship?00:38:19
In the UK,
waiting for our telegram to buy it.00:38:22
New ships are better than
the Dingyuan, more inexpensive.00:38:26
Fine. Buy it. Wait here for me.00:38:33
Your Majesty, please look at me.00:38:36
One, two, three.00:38:40
Perfect!00:38:46
Greetings.00:38:48
Why are you late today?00:38:52
Li Hongzhang sent a report
about new warships.00:38:59
Silver taels again.00:39:02
Currently,
it's very quiet out at sea.00:39:07
The report says
Japan's navy has strengthened.00:39:12
We can tolerate
intimidation from the West.00:39:18
What can little Japan do?00:39:23
Let's finish
my birthday celebrations first.00:39:29
Yes. Yes. Yes.00:39:32
Japan wants it.
Send a telegram to the embassy00:39:38
to buy the warship.00:39:40
But we don't have
a large-enough budget.00:39:45
Donations.00:39:47
Including me,00:39:49
all officers donate
one-10th of their salary.00:39:55
Yes.00:39:57
This was given to me by
the German chancellor.00:40:01
I'm giving it to you
since you're good at it.00:40:07
Thank you... Your Majesty.00:40:13
The sun rises from the sea,
lighting Yoshino.00:40:18
Let's name it Yoshino.00:40:23
Yoshino00:40:35
The naval budget spent on the palace
could have bought 20 ships.00:40:39
Japan has equipped themselves
with fast new guns.00:40:42
Their firepower is twice or thrice
that of our warships.00:40:46
Stop saying that.
At least give us some ammunition.00:40:50
Especially ammunition
for the main guns.00:40:53
We can only buy it from overseas.00:40:57
We apply every year,
don't know where the money is.00:41:00
The foreigner's stuff
is interesting.00:41:05
This is a small gift from Mr Smith.00:41:08
Here is something for you.00:41:16
Just these?00:41:19
I'll have some more orders later.00:41:22
Then we will double next time,
double.00:41:25
That's right.00:41:27
Recently, it has not been stable.
Please take care.00:41:31
I'll be back once I finish checking.00:41:33
You should go back to Fuzhou,
get married.00:41:43
I've never met a man as good as you.00:41:50
Having joined the navy,
I've devoted myself to the country.00:41:54
Respect parents,
love wife and children.00:42:16
I brought it from Germany.
You love dogs.00:42:22
Let him accompany you.00:42:33
Go back.00:42:48
What's his name?00:42:58
Call him Sun!00:43:10
Mr Li orders us to send two warships00:43:14
to patrol waters off
Diaoyu Island, Taiwan.00:43:17
Shichang, you take charge.00:43:21
- Yes, sir.
- Wait.00:43:25
Rest a few days in Hong Kong
and visit your mother.00:43:32
Land. Diaoyu Island is in sight.00:43:39
Yes. That's Diaoyu Island.
Ships with flags00:43:45
passed by that summer 118 years ago.00:43:53
At the same time,
in another part of the sea,00:43:57
a large Japanese fleet
left Sasebo port.00:44:07
Panyu, Guangdong00:44:08
Father, is that your ship?00:44:11
That's right.00:44:12
Father, why is your warship called
the Zhiyuan?00:44:15
Teacher told me it's
because it's quiet. Is that right?00:44:19
We have 18,000 kilometres of coast.
It never goes into deep water.00:44:26
A nation will lose if it gives up
its rights to its sea.00:44:30
The Zhiyuan is to go out into
the deep sea, out into the blue.00:44:33
The whole nation
is in a muddy morbid state.00:44:39
Perhaps a worse failure
will wake up China.00:44:42
You mean China will lose again?00:44:44
We need people
to wake up our people.00:44:48
I can't fulfil
both filial piety and loyalty.00:44:54
Please send us letters.00:45:09
Sir. Yuan Shikai sent
a telegram from Seoul.00:45:12
Read it.00:45:13
The Japanese suddenly landed
in Incheon, Korea.00:45:17
Such a small Japan dared
to invade Korea00:45:21
and the Liaodong Peninsula.
Really daring.00:45:24
We suggest fighting them,
destroying them at sea.00:45:29
I think Japan has threatened
the powers' benefits.00:45:34
Using all powers
to force Japan to retreat00:45:38
is the best strategy
in the art of war.00:45:43
Sir, we spent 20 years
and millions of silver taels00:45:48
on the Beiyang Fleet
for what purpose?00:45:51
Has it become your private fleet?00:45:55
Beiyang hasn't bought any ships
for seven years,00:46:00
but Japan spent
all its efforts on its navy.00:46:03
If we fight them,
the outcome's hard to call.00:46:07
Okay.00:46:10
Dozens of years,
we've never won at sea.00:46:14
Everyone can bully
such a big country.00:46:18
Now one as little as Japan
dares to fight us.00:46:23
If we don't teach them a lesson,
the troubles will never end.00:46:26
Li Hongzhang is to send the navy
to Korea to fight.00:46:32
The army has attacked Seoul.00:46:35
Headquarters has ordered us
to destroy Beiyang.00:46:43
This is too risky.00:46:44
Why? Go on.00:46:46
The Beiyang Fleet
is sixth in the world.00:46:50
If we fight in array at sea,
we may not win.00:46:55
Especially since the Dingyuan
and the Zhenyuan have 305 guns.00:46:59
One hit would be disastrous.00:47:04
So only an undeclared
surprise attack00:47:11
would be the most effective, right?00:47:14
Undeclared surprise attacks
are our strength.00:47:18
- Yoshino.
- Yes.00:47:20
Form a fast fleet and find
a chance to attack.00:47:27
Commander, what if we lose?00:47:30
They're too strong.00:47:32
Headquarters has already decided.00:47:37
If we lose, fully retreat to Japan.00:47:41
This fight is germane
to Japan's future.00:48:00
Lin Taizeng and Fang Boqian
reported to us.00:48:02
They suggested sending Beiyang
to the Strait of Ma00:48:05
to destroy
the Japanese fleet midway.00:48:08
We're not at war.
We can't make it look so serious.00:48:12
We can just be prepared.00:48:15
But we don't have weapons,
only three 305s.00:48:20
The Dingyuan and Zhenyuan
have three guns each?00:48:24
No. Three for both ships.00:48:31
Check. Where is the money for guns?00:48:35
Send a telegram to the embassy
in Germany to buy them.00:48:38
It may be too late.00:48:40
A telegram from HQ,
according to a spy in China.00:48:45
The Jiyuan and Guangyi will send
3,000 to Incheon.00:48:53
Toshima Island waters,
25 July 189400:48:58
Jiyuan, Beiyang Fleet00:49:03
Mr Fang, Gaosheng, and Chaojiang
are coming.00:49:07
They're late by seven hours.00:49:08
Gaosheng has 1,000 soldiers.
Chaojiang has silver.00:49:19
Three Japanese warships spotted!00:49:21
We really see them?00:49:24
It's the Jiyuan and Guangyi.00:49:26
Right full rudder to fight.00:49:28
Yes.00:49:32
All ready. All ready.00:49:40
They're turning away.00:49:42
Escaping?00:49:44
Tsuboi, Heihachiro,
we're classmates.00:49:49
We're ready.00:49:52
They're turning around again.
They're going to block us.00:49:56
What do they want?00:49:57
Ready a cannon.00:50:00
What?00:50:01
Only a warning.00:50:07
Cannon? They didn't forget.00:50:11
Change to cannon.00:50:13
Yes.00:50:14
7:43, Yoshino00:50:29
Where's the officer? Where is he?00:50:31
All, attack.00:50:34
Fire.00:50:37
Yoshino, Japanese navy00:50:42
7:55 Gaosheng00:50:44
The Japanese are firing
on the Chinese.00:50:46
What should we do?00:50:50
We are a British ship. Keep going.00:50:55
Yoshino, Japanese navy00:50:57
Focus firepower on the platform.00:51:14
Guangyi's right-hand side.00:51:18
Full rudder.
All to Guangyi. Torpedoes.00:51:41
Guangyi00:51:44
Jiyuan, Beiyang Fleet00:51:48
Turn back. Focus on the Jiyuan.00:52:07
Any officers?00:52:13
Mr Fang? You're alive?00:52:15
I was knocked out just now.00:52:17
They're both dead.
What should we do?00:52:20
We can't defeat three. Retreat.
Pass it on.00:52:25
Order Langshu and Qiujinzhou
to attack them.00:52:29
We chase the Jiyuan.00:52:35
Go. Hang a white flag.00:52:37
You mean white flat?00:52:39
I order you to hang a white flag!00:52:42
The Jiyuan raised a white flag.00:52:44
Why aren't we stopping
if they surrender? Give chase.00:52:51
Brothers, we're going to die,
so fight them. Open fire.00:53:02
Target.00:53:10
Target.00:53:16
Right rudder.00:53:18
Fire once more.00:53:21
Stop chasing. Extinguish fire.00:53:25
9:15, Gaosheng00:53:26
Captain. The Jiyuan has escaped.00:53:27
Chaojiang has surrendered.00:53:30
The Japanese
have ordered us to surrender.00:53:33
But our ship is a British ship
with a British flag.00:53:36
How dare the Japanese fire on us?00:53:42
Gaosheng says they're British ships.00:53:45
But they have
Chinese military on board.00:53:48
We won't surrender.
Take up your guns.00:53:55
Their captain says we aren't at war,00:53:58
to please allow them
to go back to China.00:54:02
This is war. Fire the torpedo.00:54:40
Shoot those in the water.00:55:20
Medic.00:55:22
Didn't the shells explode?00:55:23
Yes. The Yoshino would have sunk.00:55:26
Now Japan is sending troops
to Korea by sea.00:55:29
Our target should be their estuary.00:55:31
In other instances, the enemy
is destroyed in the harbour.00:55:37
I'll ask Viceroy Li.00:55:40
Wait. Wait.00:55:43
For training?00:55:44
These are all there
in the warehouse.00:55:49
These can only blow up wooden ships!00:55:52
Each ship has only this.00:55:57
Follow me.00:56:18
Brother, you're so lucky.00:56:22
Mr Niu, so busy?00:56:23
It's late.
What's Mr Deng doing here?00:56:26
Do you remember
our rule on gambling?00:56:36
We're just playing.00:56:39
Playing?00:56:41
Like you played with our money
for ammunition?00:56:44
Deng Shichang, ammunition is
none of my business.00:56:47
You're the one
who approves the money!00:56:49
Smite your tongue.00:56:52
I have accounts for all the money.
Where's your evidence?00:56:56
Show me, huh?00:56:58
Here's your evidence!00:57:02
Come.00:57:03
Everyone, stop. No one move.00:57:08
It's late.00:57:10
Let's go home and rest.00:57:12
Deng Shichang, you wait and see.00:57:17
Sir, what do we do with them?00:57:20
Take those from the Zhiyuan.
All the others, get lost!00:57:37
You're going out to sea soon?00:57:40
Yes. Maybe tomorrow.00:57:45
What day is tomorrow?00:57:49
It's your birthday.00:57:53
Some 18th Street twists.00:57:57
I bought a cloak for you.
It'll be windy.00:58:06
Forty-five years old...00:58:10
all this time serving the country.00:58:14
But the nation, court,
officials, and troops,00:58:21
they're all corrupt!00:58:23
Does that mean00:58:25
when the cannons ring out at sea,
it's Qing's demise?00:58:28
When Qing dies,
it's the birth of a new China.00:58:34
It's talking about your Beiyang.00:58:36
What?00:58:38
You escaped yourself
without caring about the army.00:58:43
China has brought up
a coward with millions.00:58:47
Enough.00:58:50
I believe you've come a long way.00:58:53
I don't care!00:58:55
To serve your country,
you'll offend the selfish ones.00:58:59
Bad things are said about you.
You should not give00:59:03
them any excuses.00:59:05
I can't even speak about
the scum of the country!00:59:39
Sir, how do we deal with this?00:59:44
Arrest them!00:59:50
You're soldiers. You consorted
with prostitutes and gambled.00:59:56
You let Beiyang be laughed at.00:59:58
Sir. Tomorrow, we go into battle,
so we'll die here or out there.01:00:03
Talking back? Talking back.01:00:07
Soldier discipline is handled
by the law office.01:00:11
Mr Liu, Mr Deng.01:00:13
Japan attacked Pyongyang.
We're to send an army of 4,000.01:00:18
No.01:00:19
What?01:00:20
The ammo is on the way.
We can't use it.01:00:27
Set anchor.01:00:29
Sir. Bombs are
below half the base number.01:00:33
Use torpedoes without explosives.01:00:39
Hit them without torpedoes.01:00:44
Three bombs, one for the Dingyuan
and one for the Zhenyuan.01:00:47
Let God arrange the last one.01:00:52
Which side?01:01:01
I give it to you.01:01:06
Fire only when it's necessary.01:02:22
Yellow Sea, 17 September 189401:02:27
10:30 Jiyuan, Beiyang Fleet01:02:32
Mr Deng, Ding signalled.
"Army landed, go back."01:02:39
Sir, noodles have been made
especially for you.01:02:44
Why?01:02:45
For your birthday.01:02:46
Before we left,
his sister asked me to arrange...01:02:51
to give you this.01:02:56
"Winners survive in the world,01:03:01
the same for nations.01:03:05
If China doesn't work hard,01:03:08
we'll be eliminated."01:03:13
Enemy sighted on the left.01:03:14
10:3401:03:19
Raise the alarm for battle.01:03:24
Artillery, load the cannon.01:03:27
10:36 Japanese Navy Grand Fleet01:03:33
We've found the Beiyang Fleet.01:03:37
Use the wild goose array
to show our strength.01:03:41
Use the Dingyuan and Zhenyuan
for assault.01:03:44
But both our sides are weak.01:03:46
I can turn to face the enemy.01:03:49
Action.01:03:51
Yes.01:03:56
Every naval war determines
the fates of countries.01:04:02
I know.01:04:03
Gentlemen,
I vow to sink with the enemy.01:04:06
Vow to sink with the enemy.01:04:26
They're in wild goose array.01:04:31
Commander. The Yoshino signals,01:04:34
"Four ships to form a mobile fleet."01:04:41
Go to right-hand side of the enemy.01:04:45
Signal our agreement to his plan.01:04:47
Use four ships' bombs to attack
the right wing.01:04:50
Press them from
both the front and the back.01:04:53
All ships,
ready and load ammunition.01:04:56
Gunner, get ready.01:04:57
Loading cannon.01:05:00
Everything is ready.01:05:03
Hurry up.01:05:06
The Yellow Sea on 17 September 1894.01:05:12
Twelve Beiyang warships
and 12 Japanese warships01:05:17
engaged in the first modern
naval battle in history.01:05:28
The Beiyang Fleet array
has problems.01:05:31
Really?01:05:34
Heading for us using
the former main gun.01:05:38
Side guns and the back gun
are useless.01:05:41
It works in our favour.01:05:45
Liu Buchan and Lin Taizeng
studied in the UK.01:05:49
How could they make such a mistake?01:05:53
Commander, they're your classmates
from the UK?01:05:59
Yes. They're still my friends.01:06:02
Sir, are you fighting your friends?01:06:08
Their pilot ship
is 6,000 yards from us.01:06:11
Fire.01:06:12
12:55 Dingyuan, Beiyang Fleet01:06:16
Too far? Amend and fire.01:06:18
Sir, attack?01:06:20
It's too far. Speed up.01:06:28
Continue to fire.01:06:30
Fire!01:06:40
According to historical records,01:06:45
they fired at each other from
a distance of five kilometres.01:06:51
The hit rate wasn't high
due to the vast distance.01:06:55
As they drew closer,01:06:57
Japan demonstrated the advantages
of having fast guns.01:07:05
All ships, focus on the Dingyuan.01:07:36
Mr Ding, in Western naval practice,01:07:39
you should appoint a flagship.01:07:40
If something goes wrong,
we can still control the fleet.01:07:43
You're right.01:07:44
Order. Tell Liu to take command.01:07:50
Escort in. Tell all ships
to fire on the Matsushima.01:08:01
Mr Deng, the fleet has lost command.01:08:05
We'll still fight.
All fire on the Matsushima.01:08:17
Japanese cruiser Matsushima01:08:20
The Dingyuan and Zhenyuan
are ramming us.01:08:24
The Zhiyuan and Jiyuan
are behind us.01:08:27
The Jingyuan, Laiyuan, and Jingyuan
are in front.01:08:36
Where's the mobile fleet?01:08:39
They've crossed the enemy.
We've lost contact.01:08:44
Speed up and press on.01:08:51
Zhiyuan01:09:00
Japanese cruiser Matsushima01:09:31
Flagships are surrounded by Beiyang.01:09:39
I don't care.
Follow the plan to attack them.01:09:47
Chaoyong and Yangwei01:10:30
13:10 Yangwei is destroyed01:10:36
13:27 Chaoyong starts sinking01:10:53
Mr Liu, Mr Ding didn't go inside.01:10:57
Sir, please hide inside.01:11:00
A general dies in battle.
He never hides to die.01:11:03
The Chaoyong and Yangwei have sunk.01:11:05
The Chaoyong signals to encourage us
to be brave.01:11:11
Sir, their Birui and Chicheng
are separated.01:11:15
A good chance.
Let's focus on sinking them.01:11:19
Zhiyuan01:11:42
We're surrounded! What do we do?01:11:45
Calm down! Let's go through
the ships to catch up.01:11:48
The Birui and Chicheng
are ramming us.01:11:50
Japanese cruiser Akagi01:11:51
Come to die!
Form a crossfire to sink them.01:12:10
Fire.01:12:13
13:28 Captain Sakamoto Hachirota
goes down with the Akagi01:12:15
Captain.01:12:17
Japanese battleship Hiei01:12:18
Fire. Stop.01:12:23
Fire.01:12:25
Too smoky, can't see.01:12:27
Sir.
The Birui and Chicheng are urgent.01:12:31
14:02 Yoshino01:12:33
Left full rudder, back to save them.01:12:35
Yes.01:12:36
Left full rudder.01:12:40
Mr Liu,
the enemy have all crossed us.01:12:43
Only the Xijingwan is left behind.
Four ships coming.01:12:47
Block and sink the Xijingwan
before the Yoshino comes.01:12:54
Japanese battleship Saikyo Maru01:13:02
Kabayama Sukenori, Saikyo Maru01:13:03
Minister, they have five ships
attacking our one ship.01:13:07
Any orders you want to give?01:13:10
How long can we hold on?01:13:12
We've been hit in many locations,
but no fatal hits.01:13:23
The bomb never went off?01:13:25
Sir, it's an armour piercer.01:13:27
I don't know why it didn't go off.
Should we use it?01:13:33
No. It's not yet time.01:13:36
The Yoshino's coming.01:13:44
Great. We've got backup.01:13:51
14:55 Fulong torpedo boat,
Beiyang Fleet01:13:56
How far? Four hundred yards.01:13:58
Torpedo, ready. Fire.01:14:02
Fire to block it!01:14:03
We've only got one gun,
which was destroyed.01:14:08
Fire.01:14:16
Speed! Right full rudder.01:14:22
Not on target.01:14:23
Closer to it. Closer.01:14:27
One hundred fifty yards.01:14:28
Second, fire.01:14:33
Left full rudder. Back.01:14:43
Last one.01:14:45
No. 3.01:14:46
The Yoshino is coming.01:14:48
I don't care. Closest to it.01:14:51
Forty yards.01:14:54
Where are you going? Fire.01:14:56
Fire.01:15:09
Sir. Too near.01:15:11
It went under the ship
before it floated up.01:15:15
Signal to the commander,01:15:17
"We're in front of Beiyang."01:15:20
Tell them to attack the enemy.01:15:27
According to records,
after three hours,01:15:31
Beiyang lost command.
It was between two ships firing.01:15:37
The historical balance
began to tilt.01:15:45
Zhiyuan01:15:47
Yoshino01:16:12
The main gun
has only a training bomb.01:16:22
There's a fire in the armoury.
Torpedo in danger!01:16:36
We must fire the torpedo.
If it goes off...01:16:39
We've no more bombs.
It's our last weapon.01:16:44
I can open the submarine valve
to let water in.01:16:51
Otherwise, it's too late.01:16:54
Go.01:17:22
Sir. Take care!01:17:32
Sir. The Jingyuan was surrounded.
It's sinking.01:17:38
The Dingyuan is on fire.
The Zhenyuan's nearing.01:17:44
Over three hours,
not one enemy ship sunk.01:17:51
Japan was relying on the Yoshino!
Sink it!01:17:55
We'll win.01:17:58
We have only one torpedo. Ram it.01:18:04
We have 400 injured.01:18:07
It's very near.
Their hit rate will increase.01:18:12
Sir, shall we go backwards
to put out the fire?01:18:24
Hang the charge flag.01:18:27
Sir. You mean...01:18:29
Hang the charge flag!01:18:33
Yes.01:18:34
Hang the charge flag!01:18:36
Hang the charge flag!01:18:41
Sir. The Zhiyuan is ramming us.01:18:47
What does that mean?01:18:50
They want to ram us?01:18:55
All fire upon it! Block it.01:19:17
Brothers! We joined the army
to protect our country.01:19:22
We'll die ramming the Yoshino!01:19:26
Yes, sir!01:20:48
Right full rudder.01:20:58
The Zhiyuan has exposed its side.01:21:02
All aim for the Zhiyuan.01:21:05
Fire.01:21:50
Sir.01:21:56
I said to sink with the enemy.01:22:13
Come here.01:22:17
Sun01:22:19
Quick. Retreat.01:22:45
Sun, go back!01:22:54
Go back!01:23:00
Go back!01:23:06
Sun.01:23:11
Release. Release!01:23:21
Sun!01:23:50
15:35 Jiyuan01:23:52
Retreat.01:23:53
Sir.
Is it the right time to retreat?01:23:56
The Zhiyuan and the Jingyuan,
our best ships, have sunk.01:23:59
We're the oldest.01:24:00
We'll die in vain.01:24:03
We'd rather leave a ship for Qing.01:24:06
The Jiyuan and Guangjia
have escaped.01:24:09
15:4001:24:12
Sir. The Jingyuan was sunk
by four ships of the Yoshino.01:24:19
Ready the bombs.01:24:21
Completed!01:24:26
Target the flagship Matsushima.01:24:29
Target the Matsushima!01:24:40
15:45 Matsushima01:24:42
- Fire!
- Fire.01:25:13
Continue! We must sink it.01:25:18
Why did you stop firing?01:25:20
Sir. No more bombs.01:25:22
The new bomb won't go in the cannon.01:25:25
What?01:25:27
Use a file. File it quickly.01:25:35
Quickly restore the gun!01:25:37
Hurry up.01:25:44
File quickly.01:25:46
Quick.01:25:51
Bomb is filled. Target.01:25:58
- Fire!
- Fire!01:26:10
Sir.
The ammunition depot's been hit.01:26:48
Sir. The bomb never went off.01:26:52
The bomb never went off!01:26:57
We've sunk the Beiyang Fleet.01:27:01
Chaoyong, Yangwei,
Zhiyuan, and Jingyuan. Four,01:27:05
plus Jiyuan and Guangjia.01:27:07
Four ships left, which are damaged.01:27:09
Our Chicheng, Birui,
and Xijingwan exited.01:27:16
The Dingyuan and Zhenyuan
were hit by 1,000 bombs,01:27:20
but none hit the armour.01:27:24
Signal the Yoshino to retreat.01:27:29
17:30 Dingyuan01:27:31
Sir. The enemy has retreated.01:27:34
Catch up to sink them,
even if it's just one.01:27:37
We have no more ammunition.01:27:43
Empress Dowager Cixi's 60th birthday01:28:04
Fang Boqian's been sentenced
to death.01:28:06
Sir. Japan has attacked Lushun.01:28:09
Lushun, 22 November 189401:28:33
The Japanese army killed
20,000 Chinese01:28:38
They left 36 people
to deal with the bodies01:28:58
Liugongdao, Weihai01:28:59
Liugongdao,
the Beiyang Fleet's destination.01:29:03
I am standing right on it.01:29:05
The Zhenyuan was not damaged
by the hundreds of bombs,01:29:09
but it hit a reef and was beached.01:29:12
Its captain, Lin Taizeng,
committed suicide over this.01:29:17
They inherited from the British navy
the sentiment01:29:20
"Coexistence with ship."01:29:22
It accompanied them
to their final tragedy.01:29:29
January 1895,
Motianling Battery, Weihai01:29:32
Japanese Grand Fleet01:29:51
Cover the fort.01:29:52
Beiyang Fleet01:29:59
Move closer to the coast to fire.01:30:01
Sir. We shouldn't get any nearer
in case the Beiyang comes.01:30:06
They've lost
the courage to rush out.01:30:42
Shoot at the fort.01:30:46
Our troops are at the fort,
fighting them.01:30:50
Shoot!01:31:15
All ships, fire on the fort.01:31:31
Sir.01:31:32
Japan's 11th brigade commander
was killed01:31:36
You lost in one day?01:31:39
What about Beishan?01:31:41
The army of Northern 10 fort
all escaped.01:31:44
Go and bomb them.01:31:46
If the Japanese get hold of cannons,
we'll be next.01:31:51
Sir. We have 28 warships.01:31:54
Instead of suffocating here,01:31:56
we should go out to sea to fight.
Some may succeed01:32:00
Forty-four Japanese warships
block the estuary.01:32:03
We have to wait for the army.
Li will help us.01:32:07
Japan attacked Weihai.
No more telegrams.01:32:10
This is last one from Mr Ding.01:32:14
The only way is to sink the ships
and kill ourselves.01:32:19
Order all to support or,
otherwise, be killed.01:32:24
The slow ones are to be killed.01:32:27
Those who don't reach Weihai
in three days, kill!01:32:31
February 189501:32:41
The Beiyang Fleet under attack
from the Japanese Grand Fleet01:32:46
In a dire situation01:32:49
Our torpedo boats.01:32:52
Who told them to go out?01:32:56
Escaping.01:32:59
Quick, signal them to come back.01:33:02
It's too late.01:33:05
Fire to block them.01:33:15
Sir. Beiyang is firing
on its own torpedo boats.01:33:19
They're confused.
Go sink all of them.01:33:34
Quick. Press towards the coast.
Quick.01:33:42
Li Hongzhang! Beiyang is finished.01:33:45
Backup? Where's the backup?01:33:48
The backup is in
the hands of various gangs01:33:53
who want to protect themselves.
Wait and see.01:33:55
Kill those who are slow!01:33:56
The deputy acted like a coward
after the general was killed.01:34:02
Enough!01:34:04
Give me 3,000 soldiers.
I'll go myself.01:34:08
I'll be a good emperor
if I die in battle.01:34:12
I'll chase after them again.01:34:19
Sir. Our forward is
20 kilometres to Weihai.01:34:26
Stop. Don't shoot.01:34:29
Hand over the spy.01:34:31
I'm not a spy.
I'm an officer of the Beiyang Fleet.01:34:36
What are you doing here?01:34:38
Why didn't you escape?01:34:41
No. No. I...01:34:44
According to the law,
you shall be beheaded.01:34:49
Liugong Island is lost.
Beiyang is finished.01:34:52
I killed dozens of Japanese.01:34:55
What? Liugong Island is lost?01:34:57
I rushed out to give you
the information.01:35:02
Otherwise,
I would have died in battle.01:35:04
Sir. What are we going to do?01:35:08
You said Liugong Island is lost.
What's that sound?01:35:13
This...01:35:16
It may be the Japanese
bombing the fort.01:35:21
Retreat.01:35:30
Ten days already. They'd come
even if they had to crawl.01:35:37
Sir.
The Japanese have sent you a letter.01:35:40
Read it.01:35:42
"Commander of
the Japanese Naval Fleet,01:35:45
Ito Yuho, to Mr Ding Yuchang01:35:49
and Suboi, Heihachiro,01:35:53
to greet Liu Buchan
on behalf of all captains.01:35:57
We feel it is most unfortunate
to meet you in battle.01:36:01
This is war between countries.
It's not personal.01:36:04
Our friendship made us feel good.
Both arise.01:36:07
China's loss was due to
corruption in its court.01:36:14
If you surrender, we'll ensure
you are treated fairly.01:36:19
You can return
after your country rebuilds itself.01:36:24
People surrender to succeed,
such as Goujian,01:36:29
the French president, and Turkey."01:36:45
A chance to occupy Diaoyu.01:36:50
Japan's Home Minister
Nomura Yasushi01:36:51
We won't declare it to the world.01:36:56
Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Mutsu Munemitsu01:36:57
We can determine,
through a cabinet meeting,01:37:00
that it will belong to Japan.01:37:03
Change its name to Senkaku Islands.01:37:09
Any more news?01:37:14
Today, members of the public
grabbed rice in the market.01:37:18
Police fired on and hurt 17 people.01:37:25
The state treasury has stock
for less than a month.01:37:31
We must lure China to negotiate.01:37:38
The problem is
China wants to continue the war.01:37:46
From now on,
we have only one meal a day.01:37:52
We must use our last resort
for one month.01:37:59
Torpedo death squad,
bid farewell to Commander.01:38:02
The Dingyuan and Zhenyuan
are our worry.01:38:06
All the people donated
to make ships for them.01:38:11
Now our emperor
has only one meal a day01:38:14
so the army has food to fight on.01:38:19
Please.01:38:25
Since this is the reality,01:38:29
let Li Hongzhang
negotiate with Japan.01:38:34
You mean...01:38:35
Don't fight anymore if we can't win.01:38:38
But the Beiyang Fleet...01:38:42
I too want to keep
the Beiyang Fleet.01:38:45
But I'm more eager
to keep our country.01:38:50
If we delay any longer,
Japan will enter Beijing.01:38:55
Dingyuan01:38:57
Dignified Qing's empty tree
with rotten roots,01:39:02
it looks tall and big.01:39:05
It is finished
when the wind and storms come.01:39:10
We have the Dingyuan to hold on
for a while.01:39:17
There's been a torpedo attack
from Japan!01:39:19
It's the Laiyuan.01:39:21
The Baofa is sinking.01:39:26
We are in danger.01:39:30
Near. Nearer.01:39:40
Over there.01:39:42
Steady!01:39:43
- Fire!
- Fire.01:40:05
We quit fighting.01:40:07
Hand over the ships to the Japanese.01:40:08
Let's go home.01:40:11
Stop fighting.01:40:18
Kill me.01:40:21
As long as I'm alive...01:40:23
our warships won't hang white flags!01:40:27
Sir. We have no more hope.01:40:31
Let us escape, please.01:40:41
Everyone, go back.
He'll give you an answer.01:40:44
If this is the case,
we can't give them to the enemy.01:40:52
Bomb the ships.01:40:57
Sink our ships!01:40:59
Signal to Liu Buchan.01:41:09
Sir, Ito signals you to take care,01:41:12
to surrender.01:41:18
What's our answer?01:41:19
Fire in response.01:41:22
We have no more bombs.01:42:16
Send people to sink
all the warships.01:42:20
No need.01:42:22
There are no more people
on the ships.01:42:40
Zhenyuan, 12 February01:42:41
Mr Yang, no more bombs.01:42:46
Mr Niu?01:42:48
Mr Yang, now you're
the highest-ranking officer.01:42:53
Only you are qualified
to send capitulation.01:42:58
Nonsense!01:42:59
You want to surrender
and make me account for it?01:43:04
Don't. Don't!01:43:05
Afraid?01:43:08
Deng Shichang is gone.
Lin Yongsheng is gone.01:43:10
Huang Jianxun, Fang Boqian,
Liu Buchan, Lin Taizeng.01:43:17
Our classmates are all gone, gone.01:43:23
People must die,
but I will remain loyal.01:43:37
Kangji, Beiyang Fleet01:43:43
Salute!01:43:45
What, are you thinking about
our classmates?01:43:49
If the bomb that hit
our ammo storage had gone off,01:43:55
our positions would be
the other way around.01:43:58
The histories of China and Japan
would be rewritten.01:44:02
I don't understand
why their dozens of ships01:44:09
didn't join the war.
If they had fought together...01:44:14
China is unique.
If they're united in the future,01:44:20
we'll face a real giant.01:44:29
Japan's Shimonoseki.01:44:30
A deep scar in China's history.01:44:32
19 March 1895, Bakan01:44:34
After I checked,
I was shocked by a secret.01:44:37
Qing's telegram password
was deciphered.01:44:41
It's like your enemy knowing
everything about you.01:44:44
You'll surely lose before you begin.01:44:47
Cede Taiwan and
the Liaodong Peninsula?01:44:50
Impossible.01:44:52
We can negotiate
how much to compensate.01:44:55
Mr Viceroy,
this isn't a fish market.01:44:59
Originally, we wanted
three provinces in the northeast01:45:02
and Shandong, Hebei, Jiangsu,01:45:06
Fujian, and Guangdong
to be included as part of Japan.01:45:11
Considering our good relationship...01:45:14
this is our bottom line.01:45:21
If you don't agree...01:45:27
we'll attack Beijing now.01:45:29
Almost forgot to tell you.
Before your arrival,01:45:36
we attacked the Penghu Peninsula.01:45:40
We can't agree.
I'd rather lose my life here.01:45:46
We must report this to the emperor
to discuss.01:45:53
16:30, 21 March01:45:56
They're sending a telegram.01:45:58
Shall we give in a bit
and give up Taiwan?01:46:06
No. Know them first.01:46:09
No. know them first.01:46:12
Force them further to get more.01:46:15
This is
Japan's opportunity of a lifetime.01:46:18
Compensation?01:46:22
Ask for as much as possible.
Two hundred million taels.01:46:25
No, 250 million taels.01:46:29
Three hundred million taels.01:46:39
Stop him!01:46:43
The bullet is in his cheek
and can't be removed.01:46:51
If he goes back to stop
the negotiations,01:46:55
the war has to continue,01:46:57
but our resources...01:47:02
Qing's reply to Li Hongzhang
has been deciphered.01:47:14
China agreed. All agreed.01:47:23
Eternal infamy.01:47:29
Eternal infamy.01:47:41
Emperor, come back. Don't get cold.01:47:45
"Whoever loses land
cannot achieve spiritual positions."01:47:52
"Whoever loses land..."01:47:56
Nine hundred kilometres of land!01:48:15
The Treaty of Shimonoseki ceded
the Liaodong Peninsula,01:48:18
Taiwan, and Penghu to Japan01:48:23
and compensated Japan
250 million silver taels.01:48:28
Sixteen years later,
the Wuchang Uprising broke out01:48:30
and overthrew
the last feudal dynasty in history.01:48:58
Sixty years later,01:48:59
with the deaths of 35 million, China
defeated Japan in World War II.01:49:05
The Penghu Islands,
Taiwan and its subsidiaries,01:49:07
including the Diaoyu Islands
and its island,01:49:10
are part of China's territory again.01:50:10
will we have armoured ships Little Brother,
will we have armoured ships01:50:13
Yes, we will have them.
will we have armoured ships Yes, we will have them.01:50:16
Then you take a big armoured ship
to visit me.01:50:20
Sure. 01:50:42
Scarborough Shoal, Chinese territory01:54:16
Little Brother,
will we have armoured ships?01:54:20
Yes, we will have them.01:54:23
Then you take a big armoured ship
to visit me.01:54:28
Sure.01:54:50
Scarborough Shoal, Chinese territory01:56:09
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