The Northern and Southern Dynasties: I Shoot Down the Heavenly Wolf in the Northwest

Liu Chi became a slave at fourteen, shivering in the bitter wind and snow.

In his heart, he made a vow:

Never tire of shooting wolves. Never abandon the Xia lands. Never settle for a life of ease.

Decades later, he was the Prince of Liang, Grand General, and Governor of Liangzhou, issuing a proclamation to the people of every quarter...

The Way of Heaven is clear: those who follow it prosper, and those who defy it perish. The vast lands of Huaxia bring blessings to those who keep them at peace, and disaster to those who plunge them into chaos.

Now treacherous bandits, with the hearts of wolves, have seized their chance to rebel. They have destroyed the laws and institutions, cruelly oppressed the people, plundered the public treasury to enrich themselves, and burned villages to inspire fear. Officials have been coerced into submission, common folk driven from their homes, cries of grief fill the wilderness, and the nine regions are shrouded in dust.

How can the lands of the Xia be left to petty thieves? The people yearn for the royal army to restore order. Never tire of shooting wolves. Never abandon the Xia lands. Never settle for a life of ease.

Now let this proclamation be announced throughout the realm, and let us raise the banner of righteousness together: scholars, give your courage; farmers, contribute grain and fodder; artisans, offer your weapons; merchants, provide your wealth.

Unite and fight with all your strength. Crush these villains, restore order, and bring peace back to our land. Those who slay the traitors and distinguish themselves in battle will be granted territory and made marquises. Those who harbor treason and side with the rebels will have their entire clans exterminated without mercy. Let all who hear this proclamation know!