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

Summary

The chapter describes a meeting of Wei generals, including Cao Zhen, Cao Ren, Xu Huang, and others, discussing the fall of Hong Nong to the Shu forces led by Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang. The Emperor has issued a decree ordering them to abandon Qiao County, which the generals are reluctant to do. Xu Huang argues they should not keep retreating, while Cao Ren insists they must preserve their strength. Liu Mang, the nephew of Zhang Fei, is present and warns Cao Zhen not to set the city on fire during the retreat. The chapter ends with the Han army surrounding Qiao County, leaving the North Gate unguarded as a potential escape route for the Wei forces.

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