This story follows the legendary experiences of Lai Gong, a young man who would become a General Who Pacifies the Far Lands of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. A distinguished man from Nanyang, he is remembered through six stirring tales: saving his mother as a boy, excelling in both civil and military pursuits, serving with honesty and loyalty, defending Jingzhou, fighting at Yangping Pass, and holding fast to his principles. Blending youthful spirit, inspiration, and the allure of an idol, the story celebrates his kindness, integrity, and self-discipline. Through outstanding command and tactical skill, he wins battles and safeguards Shu Han’s borders. He refuses to be swayed by power, remaining loyal and upright, while also loving literature and music and excelling at calligraphy and painting. His Lai Gong Poetry Album is a treasure of calligraphic art. Celebrated by later generations as the “Distinguished Man of Nanyang” for his loyalty, military talent, principles, and cultural contributions, he stands at the heart of an epic about fostering unity among peoples and building a beautiful homeland.
