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Summary

In a chaotic world, a merchant caravan, having lost many goods and personnel, continues its journey through Bazhong and into Dai Meng Wei's territory. Among the travelers are five scholars, including Lu Wen Ke, Fan Heng, and Chen Jun Sheng, who decide to travel together. The caravan leader finds them and offers to take them further east, leading to the addition of new travelers, including two more scholars and a father-daughter duo performing tricks. As they navigate the mountainous terrain, discussions among the scholars shift from criticism of the Chinese military to a more subdued acknowledgment of its strengths, reflecting a change in their perspectives. The scholars, having experienced the prosperity of Chengdu, grapple with feelings of inadequacy and the challenges of the recruitment system in the southwest. Fan Heng shares insights about the civil service examination, highlighting its disconnect from traditional scholarly learning and the frustrations of candidates. The conversation reveals the scholars' struggles with adapting to new expectations and the evolving landscape of knowledge and governance.

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