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

Summary

In Jianye, Sun Quan finds himself in a humiliating position, waiting at the city gate to greet Liu Mang. Tensions rise as Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong express their displeasure over the situation, reflecting on their past glories. When Liu Mang arrives, Sun Quan attempts to show respect by kneeling, but Liu Mang stops him, highlighting the past alliance during the Battle of Chibi. They engage in a conversation where Liu Mang critiques Sun Quan's ambitions and strategies, suggesting he should have aimed for greater territory instead of focusing on Jingzhou. As Liu Mang discusses the lack of ambition in Eastern Wu compared to Cao Wei, Sun Quan feels increasingly frustrated and defensive. Liu Mang proposes a future where Sun Quan could take an official exam, igniting a spark of hope for Sun Quan. Their banter shifts to a more cordial tone, with Liu Mang offering guidance on how to prepare for the exam. After Sun Quan leaves, Zhuge Liang discusses military matters with Liu Mang, suggesting Deng Ai as a suitable candidate to guard Koto, indicating a strategic focus on dealing with foreign enemies now that the region is unified.

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