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

Summary

The chapter describes the tragic fate of Zhou Cang, the garrison commander of Guangling, during the conflict between the kingdoms of Wu and Shu Han. Despite his reluctance to surrender to the Wu forces, Zhou Cang ultimately sacrifices himself to protect his soldiers and their families. The chapter highlights his unwavering loyalty, righteousness, and refusal to submit, even in the face of torture and death. It also showcases the contrasting perspectives of the Wu commanders, with Ding Feng advocating for a swift and honorable death for Zhou Cang, while Sun Quan orders the desecration of his body. The chapter ends with Zhu Huan's plea for respect to be shown to the fallen general, underscoring the complex moral dilemmas faced by the characters during the turbulent times.

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