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

Summary

. Xiahou Yuan panicked upon hearing that Liu Bei's army had reached Dingjun Mountain, having bypassed Yangping Pass. He ordered General Guo Huai to confront the enemy at Yangping Pass and decided to lead his troops to Dingjun Mountain himself, knowing that allowing Liu Bei to establish a foothold there could be disastrous. As he prepared for battle, he sought the loyalty of his generals, Zhang He and Xu Huang. . Cao Cao, meanwhile, was confident in his strategy, believing Liu Bei had made a cautious move by not placing his brother Guan Yu in charge of Jingzhou. Liu Bei's forces quickly fortified their position on Dingjun Mountain, while Xiahou Yuan's army struggled against the terrain and morale as they attempted to attack. Liu Bei's son urged him to let the younger generals handle the fighting. The Cao army faced significant difficulties as arrows rained down from the Han army, leading to panic and injury among their ranks. Xu Huang advised Xiahou Yuan to build defensive fortifications, but the Cao army underestimated Liu Bei’s supply capabilities. Liu Mang had ensured that his soldiers had ample food supplies for the siege. . The situation grew increasingly desperate for the Cao army as they endured humiliating conditions, including a lack of water and strategic disadvantages. Zhang He speculated that the Han army had prepared well for the conflict, while Xu Huang realized that if Xiahou Yuan failed, the King of Wei would have to intervene personally. The chapter ends with foreboding as the generals ponder their uncertain fates. .

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