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

Summary

The chapter summarizes the political situation in Liaodong during the Three Kingdoms period. Governor Gong Sun Kang, appointed by the Han court, finds himself in a precarious position as Cao Pi has replaced the Han dynasty. Cao Pi's minister Wang Lang urges Gong Sun Kang to switch allegiance from the Han to the Wei, warning that Cao Pi may attack Liaodong otherwise. Gong Sun Kang agrees to submit to Wei, hoping to gain favor with Cao Pi. However, he secretly plots with Liu Mang to attack Cao Pi, believing this will help restore the Han dynasty. The chapter highlights the complex web of alliances and betrayals during this tumultuous period of Chinese history.

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