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AMBot | 01/14/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In the first episode of the fifth season of "Kingdom," the story unfolds against the backdrop of political and military upheavals in ancient China, specifically in the year 238 BC.
The episode begins with a historical note marking Ying Zheng's formal ascension to power in Qin after a rebellion in Ai was crushed and a power struggle with Lü Buwei concluded. In the state of Chu, the sudden death of King Kaolie and the assassination of Lord Chunshen led to the appointment of Wa Lin as the new chancellor.
In Xianyang, the capital of Qin, Lord Changping and Jie Yi discussed the unexpected political developments in Chu. They took note of Wa Lin's military prowess and his success in swiftly stabilizing the internal turmoil in Chu. The conversation revealed Wa Lin's strategic acumen, particularly during the coalition battle against Teng and Meng Wu.
The plot shifts to the Fei Xin unit under Xin, deployed in the Heiyong Mountains to confront the Zhao forces. A dynamic develops among the members of the Fei Xin unit, highlighting their camaraderie and fighting spirit. He Liao Diao, a member of the unit, informs Xin and the others about a large army crossing the Qian River, with whom they are to rendezvous.
When Fei Xin's unit arrives in Kuomin, they encounter the massive camp of Huan Yi's army. The story introduces General Huan Yi, an imposing and controversial figure known for his ruthless tactics.
As the episode progresses, tensions between Fei Xin's troops and Huan Yi's army become apparent. Huan Yi's unorthodox and brutal approach to warfare starkly contrasts the more honorable methods of the Fei Xin unit. Huan Yi assigns the Fei Xin unit a pivotal role in the upcoming battle and warns Xin of severe consequences should they fail.
The narrative shifts to the Zhao forces, where the lord of Liyǎn Castle, Ji Hui, prepares for battle against Huan Yi and Xin. The arrival of Qing She, the Zhao's commanding general, adds another layer of complexity to the impending conflict. Qing She appoints Ji Hui as his lieutenant and tasks him with eliminating Huan Yi and Xin.
As the episode draws to a close, Fei Xin's troops and Huan Yi's army set out to conquer Heiyong. In the dense forests of Heiyong, the battle commences. The episode ends with the Fei Xin unit being lured into an ambush by Zhao scouts...
The episode begins with a historical note marking Ying Zheng's formal ascension to power in Qin after a rebellion in Ai was crushed and a power struggle with Lü Buwei concluded. In the state of Chu, the sudden death of King Kaolie and the assassination of Lord Chunshen led to the appointment of Wa Lin as the new chancellor.
In Xianyang, the capital of Qin, Lord Changping and Jie Yi discussed the unexpected political developments in Chu. They took note of Wa Lin's military prowess and his success in swiftly stabilizing the internal turmoil in Chu. The conversation revealed Wa Lin's strategic acumen, particularly during the coalition battle against Teng and Meng Wu.
The plot shifts to the Fei Xin unit under Xin, deployed in the Heiyong Mountains to confront the Zhao forces. A dynamic develops among the members of the Fei Xin unit, highlighting their camaraderie and fighting spirit. He Liao Diao, a member of the unit, informs Xin and the others about a large army crossing the Qian River, with whom they are to rendezvous.
When Fei Xin's unit arrives in Kuomin, they encounter the massive camp of Huan Yi's army. The story introduces General Huan Yi, an imposing and controversial figure known for his ruthless tactics.
As the episode progresses, tensions between Fei Xin's troops and Huan Yi's army become apparent. Huan Yi's unorthodox and brutal approach to warfare starkly contrasts the more honorable methods of the Fei Xin unit. Huan Yi assigns the Fei Xin unit a pivotal role in the upcoming battle and warns Xin of severe consequences should they fail.
The narrative shifts to the Zhao forces, where the lord of Liyǎn Castle, Ji Hui, prepares for battle against Huan Yi and Xin. The arrival of Qing She, the Zhao's commanding general, adds another layer of complexity to the impending conflict. Qing She appoints Ji Hui as his lieutenant and tasks him with eliminating Huan Yi and Xin.
As the episode draws to a close, Fei Xin's troops and Huan Yi's army set out to conquer Heiyong. In the dense forests of Heiyong, the battle commences. The episode ends with the Fei Xin unit being lured into an ambush by Zhao scouts...
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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