Dragon Inn

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China, Ming Dynasty, the eighth year

of the Jingtai Era, 1457.

Eunuchs controlled both

the government and the power.

The two most important agencies

were the "Eastern Agency"

and "Imperial Guards".

These are the Imperial Guards.

And these are the Eastern Agency

special agents, called "Fan Zi".

They are very cruel individuals.

People are terrified of their infamy.

This is their second-in-command,

Mao Zong Xian.

This is their first-in-command,

Pi Shao Tang.

Highly trained in the skill of martial arts,

they commit ruthless acts.

Their commanding officer

is Zhao Shao Qin.

A powerful man

and a highly skilled swordsman.

His martial skills are at their peak.

He rules his government officials

by instilling fear.

Minister of Defence, Yu Qian,

was made Chief of Executions.

He has been framed

by these dirty beasts

and is due to be executed for treason.

His children will be exiled to the distant

frontier outpost of Dragon Gate.

DRAGON INN:

Executive Producer

Jung-feng Sha

Producer

LS Chang

Starring:
Lingfeng Shangguan,

Chun Shih, Ying Bai

Music by Lau-Ping Chow

Written and Directed by

King Hu

Look, Yu's spirit will not die that easily.

Send his children to the outposts

or they'll be a threat.

Your Excellency,

you have such foresight.

Cut the grass and rip out the roots,

never let it grow again.

- They're coming!

- You go on ahead.

Halt!

Stop!

Step aside!

Move, move!

Go!

Officer, hurry and run.

- Who are you?

- Quickly!

Your Excellency.

What's the matter?

Oh? They're planning to attack us?

They can't get too far,

we can catch them.

No, better to wait for them

at the Dragon Inn.

- Look!

- What is it?

Over there!

Call the boss.

Boss! Boss!

- What is it?

- Your guests have arrived.

- Guests?

- Over there.

- Help with their luggage.

- Yes, sir.

You're leaving now?

Do come back again.

Strange that there are travellers

in this season.

Good day, sir.

Let us help with your baggage.

Welcome, everyone.

Please come in.

This way.

Hurry, bring water! Make some tea!

Please come in.

Please take a seat.

Would you prefer an upstairs room?

Good day, sir.

The boss is out of town,

so I will be at your service.

- What is your position here?

- I'm in charge of accounting.

How many people checked in today?

No one. Who'd come here

in this season?

Good. We will reserve

the whole inn.

The whole inn?

We'll be staying for five to ten days.

No other guests are allowed.

Understood?

I understand, sir, but...

- Settle the rooms for everyone.

- Yes, sir.

Excuse me, sir, could you tip us

for carrying the luggage?

You, wait over there.

Let me prepare you more tea.

Boy!

- Bring me a glass of water.

- Yes, sir.

How much?

Whatever, sir.

We've carried them for miles...

Very well.

How many soldiers are there

at the post?

- I'm not sure.

- Speak!

About 12 men.

You, take care of it.

We will use this place

to settle some official business.

You must ask my permission before

you accept any more guests. Understand?

Yes, I understand.

Hold a funeral for these men.

And bring me some tea.

You wait on the road,

I'll flush them out.

- Meet at the bottom of the hill.

- Yes, sir.

Keep some guards at the inn too.

Apologies, sir, but we are full.

- I don't need a room.

- Then what do you require, sir?

Where's the owner, Mr Wu?

- He's out of town on business.

- I see. When will he be back?

I'm not sure, sir.

Perhaps you should come back

another time.

- No, I'll wait until he returns.

- Oh...

I think it would be better to leave.

Oh? Why?

Because, er...

Because, erm...

Well, sir...

It's not safe around here

due to the Tartars.

- The Tartar soldiers would attack us?

- Oh, yes, yes.

Don't worry, they don't frighten me.

Hey, you lot, carry on playing.

All our rooms are full,

so you'd better...

You already told me that.

Here will do just fine.

Bring me a bowl of lamb,

noodle soup and some wine.

You should...

Bring lamb, noodle soup and wine.

Hey, boy!

Bring me what he's having.

Wait.

I want the one

on that gentleman's table.

Eh?

That one there.

I can bring you a fresh bowl.

Stop!

I want his bowl. Is that clear?

Er... sure, I understand, but...

- Let him eat first.

- Thank you, sir.

Take it!

Please.

Go and check if my wine's ready,

would you?

- Take that to him.

- Eh? But...

Take it!

Sir, your wine is...

What?

Your wine...

No, no, no!

What is it?

- The wine...

- What about it?

I spilt some.

Sorry, sir.

What's wrong?

What's the matter with you?

Sit down.

Quickly, find me a rope.

Get out of here.

Move it!

I said step aside!

- You dare try to poison me?

- No, no, I didn't!

- Oh, no? Then you drink it.

- No, I don't drink!

Drink it!

Step back!

You dogs!

How dare you?

We're well known around here.

Boy, bring a clean flask of wine.

Hey, what's your purpose here?

May I borrow this towel?

Hey, I'm talking to you!

Pick up this stuff first.

Why are you just standing there?

Bring the wine here.

- What happened?

- Hold it!

Don't forget your weapon!

Don't move,

otherwise you will die.

This is bad, sir!

Cook me another bowl of noodles.

- You still want to eat?

- Don't talk, just go and cook.

- Sir, you've made a big mistake.

- How so?

They have about a dozen men.

They'll be back soon.

Never mind.

They won't dare fool with me.

- I'll go and investigate.

- Wait.

Watch this fellow, be careful.

You killed this man?

- Why?

- He didn't tell you?

- He did.

- Then there's no need to ask me.

That's his version,

I want to hear yours.

How's he related?

I'm a friend.

Well, since you're his friend,

I'll tell you.

He put poison in my wine.

So you killed him.

Do you have any proof it was him

who poisoned your wine?

My word is proof enough.

His life was precious.

What do you plan to do about that?

Like what?

You killed him,

so you must pay with your life.

Very well. You can report me

to the authorities.

I have no time for the authorities.

I doubt they could handle me.

You'll also have to explain

the deaths of those workers.

There's no need!

I think we should forget

this ever happened.

Forget it? It's not that easy.

And why not?

You're an unreasonable man!

So?

Move!

How many times do I have to tell you,

don't fool around?

You're no better than dogs!

Quick, bring some water!

- Impressive, very impressive.

- Thank you.

- Please overlook this incident.

- Of course.

How should I address you?

Xiao Shao Zi.

Brother Xiao...

- What do you do for a living?

- Not much.

If someone offers to feed me...

I stay and help out for a while,

but not for too long.

Forgive my rudeness,

but what is your purpose here?

Oh, the owner here, Mr Wu,

is my friend.

What is it that you do?

I work for the Ministry of Justice.

I fool around all day

with these monkeys!

So you're here on some case?

No choice. I take their money,

so I must fulfil my job.

Maybe in the future,

I could call on your help?

You're too kind.

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