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

Summary

. The chapter details Zhuge Liang's innovative use of natural gas pipelines in the Han Dynasty, specifically highlighting Zhu Ge Cheng Xiang's efforts to harness gas for boiling salt, leading to significant profits. It describes the fire well in Linqiong and its enhanced heat after Zhuge Liang's inspection. The narrative shifts to the power dynamics between Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan, emphasizing Liu Bei's cautious approach to territory expansion in Liangzhou while managing the threats from local tribes. As tensions rise, various regional figures, including Zhao Ang and Wang Yi in Tianshui County, step up to govern independently amid instability. . The chapter also showcases Liu Mang's leadership, agricultural advancements in Jiangzhou under Deng Ai, and the challenges faced in Jingzhou, where Zhao Yun remains vigilant against Sun Quan's ambitions. Liu Mang's economic strategies lead to the adoption of Zhi Bai Qian as a universal currency, bolstering Shu's economy despite attempts by Cao Cao to counteract it by banning luxury goods like Shu brocade. The narrative illustrates the lengths to which Cao Cao goes to enforce simplicity among officials, reflecting the broader struggle between Shu Han's economic influence and rival states. .

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