Rebellious Wei.

Summary

. In the county of Yingchuan, the first snowfall of the year brought a light flurry that quickly melted, creating muddy roads and an uncomfortable chill for travelers. The city of Xuchang appeared bleak, with few fires burning for warmth, reflecting the poverty of its inhabitants. Emperor Cao Rui, residing in the Xuchang Palace, stood on the palace wall, contemplating his ambitions to achieve greatness similar to the Qin and Han dynasties through grand construction projects. He recognized the historical suffering caused by past rulers' ambitions, which weighed on his mind as he faced internal conflicts among his officials, particularly with Jiang Ji, Liu Fang, and Sun Zi. Cao Rui also needed to address the military power of Sima Yi and the reforms involving Chamberlain Chen Jiao, planning to implement changes only after a successful campaign against Liaodong. .

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