Vol. 1The First Emperor’s Rise

Zi Shou strengthened Great Shang by defeating rebellions and invaders, claiming imperial authority, and pursuing reforms while confronting the forces of Heaven. The volume ended with the Great Wall…

Chapters 1–101 Open volume

Vol. 2Shang’s Expanding Rule

Zi Shou consolidated Shang authority through military victories, new institutions, and court policies while unrest challenged his control. The Qiang advanced on Xiqi, and Bo Yikao was left surrounded…

Chapters 102–203 Open volume

Vol. 3Zi Shou’s Reforms

Zi Shou challenged divine authority and strengthened Great Shang through reforms, while suppressing rebellions and noble resistance. The feudal lords rallied against his planned book burning, and Zi…

Chapters 204–304 Open volume

Vol. 4Reforms and Rebellion

Zi Shou crushed rebellions, expanded Shang rule, and pursued reforms that reshaped Chaoge and its army. The volume left him preparing to deliberate with farmers at the Ancestral Temple as nobles and…

Chapters 305–404 Open volume

Vol. 5The Mandate at Kunlun

Zi Shou reshaped Shang through reforms, political maneuvering, and the discovery of the Yellow Emperor’s Mausoleum, then faced Ji Fa’s challenge to Shang’s rule. As the Great Tribulation began and…

Chapters 405–505 Open volume

Vol. 6The Sishui Campaign

Great Shang and Zhou fought for control of Sishui Pass as Zi Shou’s strategies and Jiang Ziya’s formations shaped the campaign. The Zhou Army prepared to retreat and march north while Jiang Ziya…

Chapters 506–605 Open volume