東周列國志

In a restless age when the Zhou dynasty’s authority flickers, rival lords scramble for dominance across the Central Plains. Within the fortified walls of a besieged city, a shrewd minister devises a daring ruse—letting the enemy think the gates are open while his hidden troops strike from behind. The sudden clash erupts into a chaotic melee, reshaping alliances and thrusting a reluctant prince onto the throne as the new king.

Now seated on the throne, the fledgling ruler faces a kingdom bruised by war and haunted by the looming threat of the fierce Dog‑Rong tribes. His council debates whether to abandon the shattered capital and relocate the seat of power to a more secure eastern city, weighing the cost of rebuilding against the urgency of defending the realm. As ministers argue and omens swirl, the kingdom stands at a crossroads, its future hanging on the choices made in these turbulent early days.