The Nation-Guarding Great General. Protagonist: Xiao Lie. Xiao Lie is the dynasty’s celebrated Nation-Guarding Great General, but his military achievements make the court officials wary of him. When the emperor falls gravely ill, the crown prince is framed by a powerful minister and thrown into prison. Though he commands the army, Xiao Lie remains loyal to his sovereign and secretly gathers evidence. When the minister moves to launch a coup, Xiao Lie leads his troops into the capital to protect the emperor, rescues the crown prince, and helps him ascend the throne. In return, he is granted a hereditary title that can never be revoked.
