Ep. 8: Zheng negotiates with the mountain king while Xin arrives to escalate tensions
Aired on July 23, 2012
Inside the mountain stronghold, Zheng engages in negotiations with the local king, who appears resolved to execute the young King of Qin as revenge for past grievances. The situation intensifies significantly with the arrival of Xin and his companions, pushing the confrontation toward a critical breaking point. This meeting serves as a pivotal moment where long-standing grudges threaten to erupt into immediate violence, altering the balance of power and forcing all parties to face the consequences of their historical conflicts.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Zheng and Xin flee pursuers while missing Lord Changwen at the meeting site.
- Ep. 5 · Xin confronts assassin Mu Ta while General Wang Yi presents a troubling tribute to the Court.
- Ep. 6 · Xin learns of Piao's heroism and Zheng's dwindling allies amid civil war fears
- Ep. 7 · Xin and Zheng Seek Mountain King Aid Amidst Hostile Folk
- Ep. 8 · Zheng negotiates with the mountain king while Xin arrives to escalate tensions
- Ep. 9 · Zheng and Xin prepare to travel to the capital while Jie Shi gathers a massive army to confront Lu Buwei.
- Ep. 10 · Zheng, Xin, and companions reach Xianyang gates with insufficient forces for a direct assault.
- Ep. 11 · Zheng and Mountain Forces Split After Wei Xing's Crossbowmen Block Advance
- Ep. 12 · Xin, Bi, and breakaway force confront Zuo Ci in Right-Side Dragon corridor while King and Lord Changwen resist Si Shi and Wei Xing outside.