Rebellious Wei.

Summary

. In Chapter 64, titled "The Aftermath," Grand Marshal Cao Zhen is gravely ill, burdened by shame over his defeat in battle, which he feels has betrayed the late Emperor's wishes and harmed the Wei Kingdom. Despite the lack of criticism from the Emperor and officials regarding his campaign against Shu, Cao Zhen's sense of responsibility weighs heavily on him, especially as one of the last royal generals. He reflects on the irretrievable decline of the royal family's prestige, which is harder to restore than military losses. During a conversation with Emperor Cao Rui, he expresses that his defeat could potentially be turned into an opportunity for state reforms, suggesting that the decline in prestige might lead to positive changes. .

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