Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In the narrative, Deputy General Xun Yang leads an elite cavalry force to capture Guizi, a strategic city in the Western Regions, after a grueling journey. Despite losing troops in the desert, they successfully infiltrate the city, aided by Shen Qian's tactical advice. The Tiele nobles, anxious about the Zhou army's dominance, gather to meet Xun Yang, who asserts his authority by executing a traitorous noble. This act of violence establishes Zhou's power, compelling the remaining nobles to comply with his orders, including the abolition of slavery. The Tiele people, once proud, now face a new era under Zhou's rule, realizing their past glories have faded.

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