I Have A Mountain Stronghold.

Summary

In Chapter 59, the plight of the Liu family and their former servants is depicted as they endure harsh conditions under slavery. A child’s hunger and a man’s rotting leg symbolize their suffering. Liu Mu Yun, the elderly patriarch, grapples with the loss of dignity and the crumbling loyalty of his people, who are torn between survival and honor. Mengzi Yun suggests a desperate plan to negotiate with Cheng Dalei by offering a starving child at the stronghold's gate, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced. The chapter culminates in a scene of humiliation as a man begs at the door, representing the loss of pride and the harsh reality of their situation, while Cheng Dalei remains indifferent, emphasizing the theme of survival over dignity.

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