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

Summary

. Liu Mang was willing to sacrifice Shou Chun to gain the young talents of Eastern Wu, including Sun Shao, Zhou Yin, Lu Shu, and Zhuge Ke. Sun Quan, however, valued the fortress of Shou Chun more than these inexperienced individuals. Liu Mang believed that talented individuals were rare, and both Lu Shu and Zhuge Ke would become significant figures in Eastern Wu, with Zhuge Ke destined to be a prime minister despite his arrogance. He also had faith in Sun Shao's potential as a brave general and Zhou Yin's inherited talent. Liu Mang concluded that Sun Quan was suppressing these talents, likening them to raw jade that needed sculpting. He ordered Yu Jin to escort these individuals and the Qiao sisters' family to Jingzhou for easier redirection to Yizhou. Meanwhile, Ling Tong agreed to serve Liu Mang's troops without conditions, motivated by the chance to avenge his father against Gan Ning. Liu Mang offered Ling Tong a duel with Gan Ning as a reward for capturing Shou Chun, igniting Ling Tong's excitement for revenge. They shared a moment of camaraderie, reminiscing about their past experiences, including playing cards. .

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