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

Summary

The chapter describes the political and military dynamics among the nomadic tribes in the grasslands, focusing on Liu Bao's dominance and Radix Bupleuri's attempts to rally the Xianbei against him. Liu Bao's alliance with Lu Xun has strengthened his position, while Radix Bupleuri struggles to unite the tribes against Liu Bao's powerful forces, including the Xiongnu's Seven Wolves. Radix Bupleuri meets a Han envoy, Ma Chao, who arrogantly critiques the Xianbei's lack of strength and offers assistance. Despite initial tensions, Ma Chao's reputation and power compel Radix Bupleuri to accept his leadership. Ma Chao plans to leverage the Xianbei against Liu Bao while ensuring the Han's influence remains strong. The chapter concludes with Radix Bupleuri contemplating the moral implications of cooperating with the Han, as he instructs his men to eliminate a weak Xiongnu tribe to solidify their alliance, showing a willingness to sacrifice ethics for power.

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