Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

In late November, two merchant caravans departed from Pu Tao City amidst the harsh Gobi Desert winter, driven by a desire to liberate their suffering compatriots from nomadic forces. Following the Zhou army's victory in the Beishan War, Ba Ye Gu Xiao De convened tribal leaders in Ha Mi City to discuss their next moves. Amidst rising tensions, Ba Ye Gu faced opposition when proposing a retreat to Beiting, leading to a violent consolidation of power as he executed a rival. As winter set in, Ba Ye Gu planned a brutal campaign against the Han people in the city, driven by a desire for vengeance and control, while his companion Wu Ni Ri expressed concern over his ruthless methods. The chapter closes with the ominous preparation for a massacre under the crescent moon.

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