At the dawn of the Ming Dynasty |
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In order to consolidate all power
and keep his bloodline on the throne |
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The Emperor founded for his imperial court
an airtight security system |
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He trains street orphans under
a strict, totalitarian regime |
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Within the law, these secret guards
bypass judiciary procedures |
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Outside of the court,
they have their own code of law |
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They are called JINYIWEI, the Brocade Guards |
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Their commander |
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And the best fighter |
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is given the name QINGLONG |
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He was granted |
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The FOURTEEN BLADES |
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Inside this box houses fourteen
different steel blades |
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Eight of these blades are marked: |
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Sky, Earth, Rank, Law, Wisdom,
Trust, Benevolence, Bravery |
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That are used for interrogation |
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The remaining six are used for execution |
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First to kill those who disobey
the court and the emperor |
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Second to kill those who interfere
with the imperial administration |
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Third to kill those who
practice grafting and bend the law |
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Fourth to kill those who commit treason |
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