Recaps

Clearing Jin

Arc 1The Refugee Camp

Liu Acheng built influence among Liu Rengong’s refugees by organizing work, supplies, and protection, while trying to secure a future for himself and the camp. After Liu Rengong departed for…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Kuaiji Alliance

Liu Acheng built ties with the Xie and Xi families while seeking a path to restore the north, and he brought Lu Song, Gao Rou, and Shen Jin into plans for a major purification ceremony. The arc left…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3From Orchid Pavilion to Jingzhou

Liu Acheng organized the Orchid Pavilion gathering, then accompanied Xi Chao west to enter Huan Wen’s service. As Liu Cheng, he pressed for a Northern Expedition, but Huan Wen prioritized securing…

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4From Bowang to Jiangdong

Liu Cheng secured Wang Qia’s surrender and helped Huan Wen prepare for a Northern Expedition before traveling to Jiankang to recruit allies and men for Jingzhou. The arc ended with Liu Cheng arranging…

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5The Northern Expedition

Liu Cheng navigated court politics, married Shen Awu, and helped avert Huan Wen’s threatened march on Jiankang before joining the campaign against Zhang Yu and the Di. After the disastrous defeat at…

Chapters 101–12525 summaries

Arc 6The Red Banner’s Journey

Liu Cheng helped Huan Wen capture Chang’an, then failed to persuade him to make Guanzhong the foundation for reunifying the realm. Sent as an envoy to Yan, Liu Cheng challenged Murong Jun’s imperial…

Chapters 126–15025 summaries

Arc 7Langya Reforms and Northern Preparations

Liu Cheng returned to Jiankang, took charge of Langya, and advanced gradual Tuduan through household surveys, political support, and estate redistribution. As renewed northern warfare approached, he…

Chapters 151–17525 summaries

Arc 8Preparing the Northern Expedition

Liu Cheng united Huan Wen and Sima Yu, consolidated control over deserters and the Way of the Celestial Masters, and gathered political and military support for a northern campaign. He took up his…

Chapters 176–20025 summaries

Arc 9The Xingyang Campaign

Liu Cheng organized Huainan’s forces and supplies, then led a Northern Expedition that brought him into conflict with Yao Xiang around Xingyang. The arc ended with Yao Xiang preparing repeated attacks…

Chapters 201–22525 summaries

Arc 10From Xingyang to Zan County

Liu Cheng helped defeat Yao Xiang, negotiated the Qiang surrender, and returned south without gaining the military authority he sought. As the Xianbei advanced, he led a river campaign to Zan County…

Chapters 226–25125 summaries

Arc 11The Shanchi Campaign

Liu Cheng navigated court rivalries, strengthened Shouchun, and tried to secure Huan Wen’s commitment before joining the Northern Command’s campaign against Mount Tai. The army captured Shanchi, but…

Chapters 252–27625 summaries

Arc 12The Bian River Campaign

After Xun Xian’s death, Liu Cheng secured a peaceful Northern Command withdrawal and returned south as Murong Jun’s mass levy destabilized Yan. When Murong Chui invaded Henan, Liu Cheng assembled an…

Chapters 277–30125 summaries