Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

The narrative unfolds in Dunhuang, where the August sun casts a pleasant glow over military camps and the Gobi Desert. Shen Qian, a noble warrior, arrives at a camp of 40,000 troops, engaging with officers who express mixed feelings about Jia Huan, a rising leader. Despite his noble lineage, doubts linger regarding his military influence. Meanwhile, Jia Huan, now a quartermaster, prepares for logistical challenges as he aims to consolidate power in the Western Region. He contemplates alliances and the need to diminish Deputy General Miao's influence. The Guo family, a prominent clan in Dunhuang, faces internal tensions over profits from grain sales, setting the stage for future conflicts.

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