The Water Margin

Season 2

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All 13 episodes from the second series of the 1970s TV show about a gang of outlaw heroes dedicated to fighting tyranny in feudal China.

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13 Episodes

A Death for Love, More Deaths from Greed
E1
A Death for Love, More Deaths from GreedHu San-Niang father has been killed by the three brothers and his body was left out on the road; Lin Chung and the rest risks their lives to get the body of the man and save the village and storm the castle of the three brothers.
The Bravest Tiger Is First Killed
E2
The Bravest Tiger Is First KilledThe rebels of Liang Shan Po steal a year's worth of taxes from Kuang Chow province. Kao orders Squire Kuang - a man rich enough to have a private army - to attack Liang Shan Po. The Squire sends a spy into the heart of Liang Shan Po: Ju Hai, a corrupt priest. Ju Hai befriends Lu Ta and enters the water margins on the pretext of exorcising the evil spirit behind a plague that seems to have afflicted the rebels. Ju Hai sketches the defences of Liang Shan Po in readiness for an attack - and sends Lu Ta away, for a fateful encounter with his dying mother.
Heaven Aims the Master's Arrow
E3
Heaven Aims the Master's ArrowSquire Kuang and his evil brother, surmising that Lin Chung and Hua Yung are sure to visit Hua Yung's old archery teacher, set a trap. Kao Chiu is also due to arrive in Kuang Chow, with a plan to steal the emperor's jade and use Lin Chung as a scapegoat. Lin Chung and Kao Chiu find themselves face-to-face in battle - and with the rebels outnumbered, the people at last may be driven to take a stand against evil.
The Traps of Love and Hate
E4
The Traps of Love and HateEvil Kao Chiu, aware that Lin Chung has left the safety of Liang Shan Po, discovers that Duke Chai Huang Chen has been appointed adviser in court etiquette. His nephew Chai Chin is a suspected Liang Shan Po sympathizer, and the Duke's daughter, Li Hua, is well-liked by the Emperor. Kao Chiu acts swiftly to protect his position, plotting the downfall of the Chai family. Chai Chin must kill Lin Chung, already in the capital city. Lin Chung, under the watchful eye of Shih Chin - the 'Tattooed Dragon' - and Hu San-Niang, must face Kao Chiu once more.
A Foolish Sage Who Got Involved
E5
A Foolish Sage Who Got InvolvedWhen the mongol sorcerer, who is still leading Kao's evil army, is after Lin Chung and the villagers, Hu San-Niang seeks the help of their old magician friend but they have to convince his teacher to let him go with them.
Mourn the Slaughter of So Many
E6
Mourn the Slaughter of So ManyChina is under attack. General Huang Lung has been defeated, his army destroyed by the invading Mongol forces. Kao Chiu acts swiftly to appease the Emperor, recalling General Hu from political exile to lead China's forces against the invaders. With a string of successful campaigns the General soon beats back the Mongols; Kao is credited with choosing General Hu to lead such a vital campaign. Wary of General Hu, Kao hatches a further scheme, which sends the son of the General, Hu Yen-I, on a suicide mission against Liang Shan Po, hoping that this will spur General Hu into action. If one man can defeat Lin Chung it is his former commanding officer, General Hu.
The War to End All Wars
E7
The War to End All WarsKao Chiu has invited an expert in gunpowder to the capital city, knowing that the secret of explosives and cannons will give him the crucial edge in his battle against Lin Chung and the honourable rebels. Unfortunately for Kao, the man and his son are attacked by bandits, and seek refuge at Liang Shan Po. Lin Chung and the rebel knights must persuade the man to stay and teach them the secret of gunpowder, for it is unthinkable that such weapons should fall into the wrong hands.
Death of a Great Man
E8
Death of a Great ManThe army of the Tsengs has fought their way from Mongolia into China. Tseng Lung and his five brutal sons arrive in Chao Kai's village of Tung-Chi. Promised great rewards by Kao Chiu if they destroy Liang Shan Po, the Tsengs hold the women and children of the village hostage. They will be released, in return for Lin Chung. Chao Kai must return to his village - and discover his destiny.
Lin Chung Is Beaten
E9
Lin Chung Is BeatenThe eldest son of the clan rushes to the capital to inform the evil kao about the news of Lin Chung being in captivity; while that Lin Chung's friends work on their plan to rescue Lin Chung and save the village.
A Concubine's Dowry
E10
A Concubine's DowryThe emperor of China is a young foolish man who is busy with his own pleasures and evil Kao wants to keep him in that state; when Kao tries to manipulate the daughter of the richest man in China to marry the emperor, Lin Chung and his friends try to save the girl and warn the the emperor about Kao's plans.
Liang Shan Po and the Millionaire
E11
Liang Shan Po and the MillionaireAfter returning the daughter of of the richest man in China safely to her house, Kao and his brother in law tries to manipulate her rich father by using his evil wicked wife; on the other hand Lin Chung and his friends hoping to convince the rich father to join their battle against the evil and be their leader.
Knight of the Long Sword
E12
Knight of the Long SwordLin Chung's old general fighting the war against the mongols in the borders of China; Kao sends for him in order to convince him to lead an army against the rebels of liang shan po; when the general arrives at the capital, things take another turn and the general ends up joining liang shan po and with that the ancient prophecy is fulfilled.
The Dynasty of Kao
E13
The Dynasty of KaoThe army of liang shan po starts marching towards the capital while that Kao is trying to assassinate the emperor and take his place; Lin Chung and his friends try to save the emperor and end the reign of Kao. They try to encourage people to join their cause and save China.