AMBot | 04/01/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The episode begins with Mǎ Yin delivering Huan Yi's final orders and hinting at the impending end of the war. In Zhao, Ji Hui is summoned by a messenger to receive a macabre gift from Huan Yi—a sculpture crafted from the corpses of Heiyong's inhabitants, meant to convey a grim message to Ji Hui.

Amid Zhao's strategic deliberations, reports arrive that Huan Yi's forces are advancing toward Liyǎn, prompting Ji Hui to abandon strategic positions in order to protect Liyǎn. Despite the obvious trap Huan Yi had set to lure Zhao's troops away from key locations, Ji Hui decided to support Liyǎn, fearing even greater atrocities.

As the Zhao troops grapple with the difficult decision to pursue Huan Yi, the narrative shifts to Liyǎn, where residents and soldiers prepare for the impending attack. Ji Hui arrives in Liyǎn, determined to evacuate the city in anticipation of a devastating assault.

The narrative then flashes back, revealing Huan Yi's strategic manipulations. By withdrawing his troops from Heiyong and creating a diversion, Huan Yi successfully distracts Zhao's forces, securing a strategic victory for Qin as he occupies central positions with little resistance.

The episode ends with Fei Xin's troops grappling with their new defensive duties and the repercussions of Huan Yi's victory, showcasing their unmatched strategic acumen. Despite the harsh realities of war, Xin remains determined to surpass Huan Yi and become a great general—on his own terms.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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