In 1930, warlords clashed across the Republic of China, leaving the people in abject misery. Su Ran, a scholar from Linchuan County in the northwest, stumbled into a mysterious cave while gathering herbs in the mountains. There he gained knowledge of how to build a Red Alert base. He built one in his backyard, recruited and trained mobilized infantry, and secretly manufactured heavy weapons. As his power grew, warlord Liu Mazi sent troops to crush him, but Su Ran used clever tactics to defeat them. He then formed the “Revival Army” and opened the granaries to feed the people, winning their hearts. This drew the attention of the powerful warlord Wang Hu, who joined forces with an army of fifty thousand to attack. Su Ran remained calm and launched a surprise assault on Wang Hu’s command post during the decisive battle, winning a great victory. The Revival Army’s fame spread throughout the northwest, becoming a beacon of hope in a chaotic age.
