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

Summary

The chapter focuses on the siege of Dunhuang by the Han army, who strategically bombard the city while waiting for the right moment to attack. The commander, Ta Ke Xi La, is anxious as Guishuang reinforcements arrive, but they are outnumbered and quickly overwhelmed by the Han cavalry led by Ma Chao and his brothers. The Han forces demonstrate their superior combat skills, causing fear among the defenders. As the siege continues, Ta Ke Xi La realizes the dire situation as food supplies dwindle and reinforcements fail to arrive. Liu Mang, the Han leader, engages in a tense negotiation with Ta Ke Xi La, rejecting his plea for peace and expressing his intent to take the city by force. The chapter concludes with Liu Mang asserting the Han's dominance and the desperation of the Guishuang defenders.

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