Long Zii

"*It was my house that betrayed you, and it falls to me to make things right. The most important thing now is peace. I hope you'll forgive this terrible misunderstanding and agree to accept my offer to renew the truce... with penalties, of course.*"
—Long Zii to Father Jun[src]
**Long Zii** was the leader of the Long Zii tong until he was killed by Mai Ling, who was seeking to wage war with the Hop Wei. Despite her betrayal, he accepted his fate and has willing to die by her hands.

## Biography

### Early life

Long Zii crossed the salt into America as a young man. He created the Long Zii tong, and for 30 years, he was one of the most respected men in Chinatown.

### Leading the Long Zii

Long Zii is joined in bed by Mai Ling. He asks about the noises he heard, but she claims it was just a couple itchy Hop Weis. Long Zii remarks that the tension amongst the tongs isn't good and wants to reach out to Father Jun, considering his tong broke the agreement. However, Mai Ling doesn't believe it's the best call, as Chinatown has grown so much since their initial agreement. These are dangerous times, Long Zii adds, and asks Mai Ling to arrange a meeting with Father Jun.

Long Zii blames Mai Ling for the death of four hatchet men, as he warned her the Hop Wei wouldn't stand by as they broke the treaty. Mai Ling argues that opium is the future and that they won't survive if they don't get in now. But Long Zii fears that war will only make things worse, as it'll attract more cops, who've already formed a Chinatown Squad. Long Zii used to be able to break the bones of a man's hand in his own, but now his hands shake, his knees are weak, and his heart skips every third or fourth beat. But if there's an advantage to old age, it's perspective, which is why he needs Mai Ling to trust him.

### Calling for peace

Long Zii remains unaware that Mai Ling commissioned the hit on Father Jun, but he is prepared for retaliation nonetheless. However, when a Fung Hai hatchet man is dropped off at their doorstep, Long Zii suspects Mai Ling made a reckless decision and requests to meet with Father Jun, who knows that the bombing wasn't his doing, though it was his tong. The most important thing now is peace. Long Zii is hoping that Father Jun is willing to renew the truce, with penalties of course. Father Jun has no desire for war, but there can be no peace until the Fung Hai are dealt with. These are Father Jun's terms, which Long Zii agrees to. However, Father Jun has no intention of actually honoring the deal and intends to kill Long Zii, which he is also aware of.

### The assassination of Long Zii

In fear of retaliation from the Hop Wei, Long Zii and Mai Ling have taken refuge in a safe house. For 30 years he's been one of the most respected men in Chinatown, and now he's hiding out like some low level onion. Mai Ling assures him that he's safe, but he's not convinced. Unfortunately, they are tracked down by Bolo, who nearly kills Mai Ling until Ah Sahm saves her, which Long Zii is unaware of, as he remains upstairs with a sword in hand. Thankfully, Mai Ling returns, beaten and bruised, but still alive. She tells him that it's over and takes the sword away. As he gets back in bed and she grabs the blade, he realizes that she intends to kill him. Long Zii says that he's glad it's her killing him, just before closing his eyes. Mai Ling kisses him on the forehead and drives the sword through his abdomen.

## Appearances

### Season 1

* The Itchy Onion
* There's No China in the Bible
* Chewed Up, Spit Out, and Stepped On
* The Tiger and the Fox

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Season 1, episode 6: ***Chewed Up, Spit Out, and Stepped On***
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Season 1, episode 7: ***The Tiger and the Fox***
3. ↑ Season 1, episode 1: ***The Itchy Onion***
4. ↑ Season 1, episode 2: ***There's No China in the Bible***