The Long Sword at the End of the Sui Dynasty

In the seventh year of Daye, a million soldiers of Emperor Yang of Sui gathered in Zhuojun...

Among the heroes, Li Mi and Dou Jiande raised armies in rebellion and carved out their own territories.

Among the warlords, Xiao Xian and Wang Shichong sharpened their claws, waiting for their chance.

Gao Sheng arrived with nothing to his name, survived by killing himself, then won military command by bawling his eyes out...

But from here on, how could he compete with the peerless Li Erfeng for the empire?