About this story
You watch Cao Cao's chained fleet burn at Red Cliffs, bury two brothers, and leave your testament at Baidicheng; the age runs on past you. Sima Yi's cavalry turns from a wooden statue of your chancellor, and Shu's sealed doors are opened from the inside. One hundred and twenty chapters carry the oath from a peach garden to one seal.
Who you’ll meet
Guan Yu, the long-bearded fugitive who has just given you his name, and Zhang Fei, the loud farmer who started all of it, swearing an oath over a small earth altar while the village smith costs out the iron — the two brothers waiting on the third man, who is you.
How it opens
The Han court weakened while rebellion spread under yellow scarves and claims of a new peace.
At Zhuo, an official notice called loyal men to arms before the district gates.
Recruiting OfficerVolunteers must bring names, weapons, and someone willing to answer for them.
Zhang FeiA grown man should answer danger with action instead of sighing at paper.
Recruiting OfficerIf either of you means to enlist, quarrel after the register is filled.
Choose
I grieve because I lack means, not because I lack resolve.
Ask my purpose before judging how I breathe.