Recaps

No Retreat South: Defiance of an Empire

Arc 1The Reluctant Heir

Cao Mao resisted the Sima Family’s plan to make him emperor while building support among the Guo Family, officials, and the people. He made his enthronement conditional on clearing Xiahou Xuan and Li…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2Cao Mao’s Accession

Cao Mao survived Sima Shi’s attempts to control him and reached Luoyang, where he was enthroned and began building support among officials and palace attendants. As he maneuvered against the Sima…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries