Arc 21The Fall of Shu
Cao Mao led Wei to conquer Shu, then absorbed its officials and dealt with Deng Ai’s unauthorized actions. As Wei prepared for war with Wu, Liu Shan settled into his new life in Luoyang and Cao Mao…
Chapters 501–52525 summaries
Recaps
No Retreat South: Defiance of an EmpireArc 22The Northern Frontier and Wu Campaign
Cao Mao expanded Wei’s control over Shu and the frontier while weighing Deng Ai’s warnings about the Xianbei and preparing a naval campaign against Wu. The stretch ended with Jiaozhi resisting Wu and…
Chapters 526–55025 summaries
Arc 23Wu’s Defection and the Xianbei Campaign
Cao Mao strengthened Wei’s rule while Wu’s military setbacks and court divisions drove Lu Kai to defect. As Wei prepared to exploit Wu’s weakness, Wen Yang’s mission to the Xianbei escalated into a…
Chapters 551–57525 summaries
Arc 24Northern Accords and Southern Schemes
Cao Mao exposed great clans exploiting relocated Hu people and began redirecting their power toward developing the south, while Yang Hu secured trade and contact with the Tuoba. Zhong Hui’s letters…
Chapters 576–60025 summaries
Arc 25Wu’s Court Unravels
Sun Hao seized the throne and his cruelty drove Wu’s ministers and clans toward conspiracy, while Cao Mao prepared Wei to exploit Wu’s turmoil. The arc leaves Wen Qin planning an attack on Qichun…
Chapters 601–62525 summaries
Arc 26The Fall of Wu
Guanqiu Jian’s invasion shattered Wu’s armies and ended with Sun Hao’s capture and the kingdom’s surrender. Cao Mao pardoned Sun Hao, unified the realm, and rewarded the commanders, while Wei began…
Chapters 626–65025 summaries
Arc 27Reforms and Northern Campaigns
Cao Mao pursued administrative, educational, and land reforms while consolidating control over former Shu and Wu territories. As Guanqiu Jian prepared campaigns against Goguryeo and the Tuoba, Kuxian…
Chapters 651–67525 summaries
Arc 28The Rewarded Fields Crackdown
Wei defeated the Tuoba and captured Tuoba Liwei while Cao Mao pursued policies to register tenant farmers, reclaim land, and curb powerful clans. After uncovering a plot to undermine those policies…
Chapters 676–70025 summaries
Arc 29Reforming the Realm
Cao Mao extended Great Wei’s rule into the northeast and Western Regions while enforcing land policies, relocating powerful clans, and building local education and administration. The arc ended with…
Chapters 701–72525 summaries
Arc 30Reform, Examinations, and Overseas Voyages
Cao Mao pursued tax and administrative reforms while facing an assassination plot, managing powerful clans, and recruiting officials and explorers. The stretch ended as Wen Yang’s search for sailors…
Chapters 726–75025 summaries
Arc 31Reforms and Wa Island
Cao Mao expanded Great Wei’s reach on Wa Island while confronting examination unrest, reforming noble ranks, and preparing for disaster and population growth. The arc ended with plans to govern Wa…
Chapters 751–77525 summaries
Arc 32Reforms and Distant Wars
Cao Mao reshaped Wei’s education, laws, administration, and control over powerful clans while extending Wei’s influence abroad. As Shu Jinen distinguished himself in Liangzhou and Wei intervened in…
Chapters 776–80025 summaries
Arc 33Chapters 801–824
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Chapters 801–82424 summaries
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