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

Summary

Liu Mang accepted the resignations of Minister Wang Lang, Central Guard Commander Chen Qun, and Grand Inspector Hua Xin. Many officials, who had ties to the Chen Family of Yingchuan, petitioned for their reinstatement. However, Liu Mang ordered the memorials to be burned, indicating that he would not reconsider. Liu Mang met with Xu Shu and Jia Xu, informing them about his plans for the three provinces, six ministries, and the cabinet system. Xu Shu and Jia Xu expressed their thoughts on the matter, with Xu Shu praising Liu Mang's decision and Jia Xu criticizing Zhuge Liang. Liu Mang revealed that he had agreed to the resignations of Wang Lang, Hua Xin, and Chen Qun, and that he would accept the resignations of other officials who were dissatisfied. However, he also stated that those who resigned would never be allowed to return to office again. Jia Xu was tasked with devising strategies for Liu Mang and was told to take the blame for the new policy. Jia Xu suggested that Gu Yong join the cabinet, citing the need to balance the factions. Liu Mang issued a decree stating that anyone who resigned would not be allowed to re-enter the bureaucracy in the future. Jia Xu took the blame for the policy, and the people in the streets cursed him.

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