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

Summary

. Shamoko has been absent from Chengdu for a year, unnoticed amid the absence of war. Liu Mang has been quietly planning for the southern territories, detailing the four counties: Zangke County, the poorest and a potential military barrier; Yi Zhou Jun, rich in resources; Yong Chang Jun, fertile for agriculture; and Yue Qi Jun, abundant in rice fields. This realization shocks the ministers, who had underestimated the region's value. . Zhuge Liang and others strategize to provoke a rebellion in the south to justify military action against the local prefects, warning that external threats from the Southern Barbarians could arise. Liu Bei agrees to use road repair soldiers as bait, while Liu Mang, Zhuge Liang, and Lu Xun prepare for the campaign. Meanwhile, Zhu Bao of Zangke meets with Wu envoy Lv Fan, who proposes an alliance against Liu Bei. Despite initial disdain for Wu's low currency offer, Zhu Bao becomes intrigued by the potential for chaos against Liu Bei when he heads north. They toast to their plan, with Zhu Bao intending to recruit Meng Huo as an ally. .

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