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

Summary

Cao Rui's most trusted advisor, Huang Hao, played a significant role during his reign, overshadowing even Sima Yi. As they discussed military strategies in the Taiji Hall, the decline of the Wei Kingdom became apparent, attributed to past missteps by previous emperors. Despite heavy losses, including the fall of Youzhou, Cao Rui remained optimistic about defending against Shu Han forces. Huang Hao, while outwardly lamenting the defection of Xu Huang, subtly criticized Sima Yi and aimed to manipulate the situation to his advantage. Meanwhile, in Youzhou, Liu Mang tasked Cao Zhang with building defenses against the Xiongnu, while considering alliances with local gentry, including Xin Xian Ying, to strengthen their position in Ji Province.

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