Spring and Autumn in an Instant: Years Across the Mountains

In the early years of Yuanxi, Bai Shunqing earned merit by helping the emperor ascend the throne and was appointed chief steward of the Nine Palaces by imperial decree. He laid the foundations of the Mandate of Heaven, gathered men of talent, and rode roughshod over the martial world. His nine eunuch attendants twisted the truth, eliminated their rivals, and seized control of the court. The martial world and the imperial court alike fell into his hands, leaving the realm in misery. Since the Battle of Wangxiang Plains ten years ago, the ten Western Regions kingdoms had recovered and built up their strength. Now, as the Han realm teetered on the brink of chaos, the ten kingdoms formed an alliance and advanced to the city gates...

An age of heroes had begun.