Confucius (孔子 I'd Like to See Your Policies Applied Kǒng Zǐ) (2010) Throughout the Kingdom of Lu! I Have No Position, Movie Script It Is Not for Me to Say
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a year shows progress, Confucius (孔子 I'd like to see your policies applied Kǒng Zǐ) (2010) throughout the Kingdom of Lu! I have no position, Movie Script it is not for me to say. This could be easily rectified. 2010 Chinese biographical drama I'll appoint you to the right position. film Lord Ji Yiru has just died. Written and directed by Hu Mei His oldest son Ji Sunsi Starring Chow Yun-fat as has become Prime Minister Confucius, ancient Chinese and Chief General of the Army. philosopher But the post of Minister of Law is vacant. Shot on location in Hebei Province The 3 Noble Families and in Hengdian World Studios, all have their own nominees. Zhejiang But I'm inclined to appoint you. I cannot presume to be worthy. I've grown old. I will support you! It's so long since I last You and your disciples dreamed of the Duke of Zhou. could civilize the Kingdom of Lu. My ideals of ethics, music, You could challenge those humanity and harmony you've called unworthy can be fulfilled only in the past. in times to come. Do you dare? Is it Master Kong Qiu, Run! Hurry up! the mayor of Zhongdu? Run! Hurry up! Indeed! My Lord, a burial slave Kindly follow me. has just escaped! Master Kong, you may bow inside. What? Who is it? Announcing Master Kong Qiu, The late lord's favorite the mayor of Zhongdu. young servant, His Majesty arrives. Qi Sigong! Kong Qiu, you're here. That little boy. Your humble servant Kong Qiu My father ordered that greets Your Majesty. this boy would be buried Kong Qiu, with him! Get him back! you've been mayor of Zhongdu Yes. for about a year now. This way... Stop! Many things have changed. There he is. Stop... Streets are safe, Stop... homes are secure. This boy! Stop! Your Majesty, Over there! Poisoned-arrow... as your humble servant has said of Master, help me... observing the rituals of Zhou, Teacher, in your opinion, 1 could the Kingdom of You haven't eaten yet? Lu grow stronger You must be hungry. by emulating the Dukedom of Qi? Don't be afraid. Who are you? Your Majesty, I... I'm Qi Sigong. the people of Qi obey the law Child. because they fear punishment. Master. If we respect the law Yan Hui, bring a doctor, quickly. because we're civil, honest I will. Hurry, call for a doctor. and have integrity and dignity, What's this all about? isn't that much better? Master, as I came here, When honorable and credible men Ji Family troops were are given office, chasing this boy. theft and corruption So I rescued him. will disappear. He was a burial-slave. Men who care for The Ji Family soldiers their parents and children want him back. also care for others. Master, let's avoid trouble. Men should perform their duties while I can leave him with my brother-in-law women would be given a home and family. in the Kingdom of Wei. Then orphans and widows, This might be better for everyone. the old, the sick No, Zilu, he can stay here. and the weak would Helping others is a measure of bravery. be taken care of. Then Lord Ji Sunsi Then the people will will be furious. live well and work cheerfully. Zilu, you did the right thing. Universal peace Stop! and harmony will reign! What do you think you're doing? Mother... Who are you? Don't close it! General Gongshan Niu of Let me out! Lift the stone! the city of Biyi. Don't close it... Search the house! Prepare the meal. General Gongshan! Men should love their parents Master... and children indiscriminately... Kong Qiu. What do you want? Then the old would be taken care of, It is reported that and the strong would the Minister's escaped slave apply their skills. is hiding here. Your father has returned. If you don't turn him How do you know? over to us now, I heard his voice. it may damage your relations He'll be surprised with the Minister! I've brought you to see him. Minister Kong, a word in private. Hurry, take this to him. Minister Kong, I too despise the Father. You're back. arrogance of the 3 Noble Families. You've been gone for half the day! Today I can report that Mother and I've been waiting. I found nothing. 2 You and I should be friends agrees with Lord Shu's opinion. and partners. Then you ministers? Drive out the Noble Families Your humble servants also and rule the kingdom ourselves. agree with the Ministers' opinions. Tell me. Since all are in What do you think? agreement, so be it! Our roads are different. Let the pheasant be released General, it's getting late, into the mountain forests. you should be on your way. Good... Go! Your Majesty, your humble servant My lords and ministers, wishes to speak. everyone has come to Speak. observe the Winter Sacrifice. I request But before we can begin, an end to the evil ritual of a strange occurrence burying living servants demands explanation. with their deceased masters. Yesterday, the officer responsible Kong Qiu. for the sacrifice of birds Why do you make such a request? reported that one of Because today your humble servant the 10 pheasants is pleading for this slave's life! prepared for the ceremony Which slave? had pecked off its own tail! Him! So today I must seek your Uncle. exalted opinion. Isn't that the slave Ought we to cancel the ceremony? who ran away from your home? Or delay? Kong Qiu! I wish to speak. He was my family's slave. Speak, Shu Sunwu. You brazenly took him In my opinion, into your house! since the Winter Sacrifice marks How dare you? the most important sacrifice at year-end, Master. it must not be delayed nor canceled! Minister, please pardon him. We address the gods This boy should not accompany through this ceremony Lord Ji Yiru to the grave. the omen reflects a message Don't you always approve of from Heaven. observing our ancient traditions? Therefore, the pheasant should be This is just one of them! spared from sacrifice. Minister. Otherwise we would Benevolence is love towards disrespect heaven. our fellow men. We must obey the will of heaven A ritual murder is still murder, and allow this bird to live. even if it complies with tradition! Good... Lord Shu, Kong Qiu, what is your view? you showed benevolence Your Majesty, towards a pheasant. your humble servant fully Now I ask you, 3 surely you must also speak up What say you? for this wounded boy. You... you're mad! We come today It seems the General is not willing only to discuss to serve his master beyond the grave. the Winter Sacrifice. He imposes on others This matter is unrelated! what he will not impose on himself. No, there is a close relationship! Your Majesty, your humble servant The Zhou code of ethics teaches us has no more to say. to value human life above all. The scholar's words seem The burial of slaves was to be profound! practiced in barbarous times. I suppose. It was outlawed in our dynasty Approved! Release him. when the Zhou reign commenced. Good... Our Kingdom of Lu is the ancient Great! You need never go back home of the Duke of Zhou to the house of Ji. and known for its ethics. Second bow. We should think afresh and Boy! Don't cry, stand up. abandon outdated traditions. Qi Sigong, what's wrong? Right... Are you alright? Your Majesty, my lords. I'm not crying. On my own life, May I really stay here? I ask that you spare Alright now... this young slave. This is a special day. Spare him... Zilu, let's drink to it. Kong Qiu! Good! It was Lord Ji Yiru's Ziqian, Boniu, dying wish that help me fetch the wine. those he loved should die with him. Boy, come here Come here. It is not cruel This is now your home. to bury this slave. They are all your brothers. Rather, it demonstrates They will take care of you. the Minister's filial piety! I know, Master, I know. His love for his father! So we're family now! General Gongshan! I know Master, I could hardly believe it you served Lord Ji Yiru for years. when Ji accepted your proposal. I hear he said many times that Here comes the wine. he could not live without you. Come, what about you? Right, that's correct. I have this. Given how close you were to him, Drink all you like. he must still need you now that Very well, drink up! he has passed on to the next life. Drink up! If you were willing to It tastes horrid! accompany your lord in death, Your Highness. I could not object to you taking Making Kong Qiu a minister this young slave with you. with many responsibilities You. will surely strengthen 4 the Kingdom of Lu. I will. And their strength threatens us Zilu. Master. in the Dukedom of Qi. You and Zigong will be the only men Lu's strength is a threat to Qi. to carry swords on the meeting platform. For almost one hundred years, Guard His Majesty carefully, all rulers of Qi have dreamed regardless of what happens. of conquering Lu. Understood! Clearing our way to Ran Qiu.