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

Summary

Cao Zhang has regained command to defend Chang'an for his elder brother, Cao Pi, despite having hopes for his younger brother, Cao Zhi. Tensions rise between Cao Zhang and Jia Xu, who is skeptical of Cao Zhang's capabilities. As the Han army advances, Cao Zhang expresses frustration over strategic failures, particularly the loss of Chen Cang, which jeopardizes their supply lines. Meanwhile, Zhuge Liang, leading the Han army, employs a strategy of destroying wheat fields to force a confrontation. The battle ensues with Ma Chao defeating Wei general Guo Ang, leading to a morale crisis for Cao Zhang as he grapples with the implications of Zhuge Liang's tactics on their food supply.

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