When Shen Hu Wins Glory (episode)

When Shen Hu Wins Glory is the tenth episode of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2.

Summary
Lelouch successfully escapes with Empress Tianzi and the Black Knights attempt to unite with their Indian allies. Desperate to recover the Empress, the Eunuchs agree to forgive Li Xingke if he rescues her. To that end, he is granted use of the powerful Shen Hu. Kallen intercepts him with the Guren Flight-Enabled Version, but its power runs out and she is captured. Lelouch swears to rescue her, despite Diethard Reid's suggestion to retreat. Xingke demonstrates his skill as a strategist, forcing the Black Knights to retreat to a mountainside monument constructed as the tomb for the former rulers of China, hoping the Federation will hesitate to attack it. The Eunuchs turn on Xingke and his troops, having enlisted the aid of Britannian forces. Meanwhile, another Lelouch is present at the Ashford Academy.

Battles

 * Skirmish at Zhengzhou (Concluded)
 * Battle at Xiaopei (Concluded)
 * Battle at the 'Mausoleum of Eighty-Eight Emperors' (Started)

Powers or Abilities used

 * N/A

Quotes

 * Conversation between Tamaki, Zero, and C.C.
 * "Say Zero, have you come up with some kind of position for me yet? I'm wide open man. Maybe you could post me as finance minister or head of banking?" -Tamaki
 * "How about grand minister of partying?" -C.C.
 * "I told you to quit making fun of me like that!" -Tamaki


 * "You don't take on an enemy like the Chinese federation over a single life no matter who it is. We must preserve our military strength and hold out until we rendezvous with the Indian forces." -Diethard


 * "It is the very land of our nation that is giving us this victory." -Li Xingke
 * "You've earned your victory, Xingke. I should have killed you first. You're as good a tactician as I am, and as strong a warrior as Suzaku. One could say that the heavens blessed you twice." -Lelouch


 * "I have to strive for victory. Even in this hopeless situation." -Lelouch


 * "They've done it. They've really done it. Now, even if I use my Geass on the empress and make her my servant it will be pointless. The high Eunuchs are in complete control and they are poised to eliminate Xingke next. In the end we have been cornered with no way out. Even with Tohdoh and the others here, Suzaku is bound to join the battle eventually. There's almost no chance for victory. No, we're not finished yet. I'll turn this tactical battle upside down. It's not going to end here. I won't let it." -Lelouch (Preview for the next episode)