The Three Kingdoms: The Prodigal Son of Shu Han, starting with a fiery blaze at Wolong Ridge.

Summary

Liu Mang is shocked by Liu Zhang's view of Zhang Lu, whom he still regards as a legitimate ruler of Yi Province. Liu Zhang defends his reign, claiming he provided peace and prosperity but admits his incompetence in warfare. Liu Mang criticizes Liu Zhang's reliance on outsiders and suppression of the local Yizhou faction, stating this has weakened the province. Despite appointing talented generals like Zhang Ren, Liu Zhang believes the locals lack loyalty and dismisses them as cowardly. Liu Mang asserts that without a strong local leader, the people of Yi Province will be vulnerable. He critiques both Liu Zhang and his father, Liu Yan, for creating internal divisions. Liu Mang proposes that Yizhou should be led by its own people to prevent these internal struggles. He acknowledges Liu Bei's use of outside factions but points out the long-term harm it caused, especially after the fall of Jingzhou. Liu Zhang, resigned to his fate, suggests that Liu Mang prove his ideas through action, indicating that if his ministers agree, he will hand over Yizhou peacefully. The chapter ends with Liu Mang and Liu Zhang overhearing a heated argument between Zhang Ren and Guan Yu.

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