Synopsis of Jinxuan: The Legendary Generals
After more than two hundred years of peace, the world had grown complacent, and deep-rooted abuses had piled up. Across three hundred years, dynasties rose and fell. Powerful clans seized land at will, officials grew corrupt and ineffective, the people were exhausted, and the foundations of the state were hollow. Beneath the splendid facade of a golden age, the seeds of chaos and collapse had already taken root.
At the end of the era, the balance between the kingdoms shattered, and the flames of war erupted. The long period of peace since the Spring and Autumn age came to an end, and the Warring States era of bloodshed arrived with a roar. The realm was divided, and the lords battled for supremacy. The heroes of Qi and Chu eyed the lands around them, Qin Chuan was shaken, Jiangxu became a battlefield, Tong Pass ran red with blood, and Da'an was encircled. War consumed thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. The people were driven from their homes, and nowhere in the realm was safe.
Amid the chaos, a band of battle-hardened generals, including Wei Xu and Lin Xiao, rose against the tide.
They donned armor and rode to their deaths, galloping across the land to secure its borders. In the face of desperation, they built the Shu army and forged elite troops, defeating powerful enemies and guarding the frontiers. Through countless battles on open ground, desperate defenses of mountain passes, surprise raids, and encirclements, they fought with blood and iron to carve out a place for themselves.
They fought and killed to bring an end to the chaos. They secured the realm and its people for generations to come.
Having witnessed three hundred years of dynasties rise and fall in an endless cycle of collapse, these battle-tested soldiers refused to repeat the mistakes of those before them. With the realm still in turmoil, they abandoned the temporary conscription of roving bands and the haphazard way of managing armies. Instead, with ruthless resolve, they enacted reforms, put the military and government in order, reclaimed farmland, and brought peace to the people.
They established martial academies in the commanderies to train local reserves, built training camps for each branch of the military to develop mid-level officers, and founded a royal capital martial academy to cultivate the finest commanders, creating a complete military system unlike any before it. They cut redundant troops, reorganized household registers, developed waterworks, regulated the salt and iron trades, and strengthened commerce. With forceful policies, they broke the abuses of the powerful clans and laid the foundations of the state.
This is more than an epic tale of generals vying for supremacy amid chaos.
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This chapter features two fierce battles: one to determine the final spot in the top four, and the other to kick off the semi-finals. Victory in the arena is never solely determined by the superiority of techniques; strength, injuries, and stamina are all crucial factors. Lin Shu fought to the death despite her injuries, her spirit undiminished even in defeat. Among martial artists, victory should be honorable, and defeat should be graceful. The next chapter, the duel between Tian Ji and Zhao Xun, is equally unmissable.
This chapter features two fierce battles: one to determine the final spot in the top four, and the other to kick off the semi-finals. Victory in the arena is never solely determined by the superiority of techniques; strength, injuries, and stamina are all crucial factors. Lin Shu fought to the death despite her injuries, her spirit undiminished even in defeat. Among martial artists, victory should be honorable, and defeat should be graceful. The next chapter, the duel between Tian Ji and Zhao Xun, is equally unmissable.
This chapter marks the start of the inter-nation martial arts tournament. Lin Shu and Zhao Xun fought steadily and surely, successfully advancing to the top four. The tournament wasn't a deathmatch; it was about showcasing martial arts skills and encountering top fighters from all sides. The best was yet to come. I'm now copying what I wrote before, because there aren't enough chapters, so I'm combining two chapters into one. I used to write over forty chapters, and now the first twenty-odd chapters will be like this.
The troops split into two groups: one group ambushed and killed the enemy from the high ground, while the other group raided and destroyed enemy outposts. This battle was the first real hard-fought battle after the completion of Qingni Pass, and it also officially launched the strategy of exhausting the Qin army.
This chapter focuses on Lin Xiao and his team's westward scouting expedition, from discussing defense strategies at Jianshan Pass to splitting their forces and heading to the border passes, culminating in a full-scale reconnaissance of Qingni Ridge, thus implementing the strategy to wear down the Qin. It's not just about the battles themselves, but also the pre-battle terrain reconnaissance, scout deployment, tiered defense planning, and the details of new tactics employed by three-man teams. The strategy to wear down the Qin wasn't conceived out of thin air in the camp; it was painstakingly developed through traversing mountains and treacherous passes. Later chapters will advance the construction of Qingni Pass, the personnel reshuffling, and the gradual escalation of conflict. Thank you for reading, and please continue to support me.
[Opening Remarks] War rages, nations vie for supremacy. Jingxuan Academy, nestled in a remote corner, teaches martial arts and cultivates virtue, its humble beginnings fueled by lofty ambitions. A young man joins the army, learning that terrain is a shield, provisions are the foundation, the people's hearts are the core, and war is secondary. He does not act rashly, nor crave instant success. He focuses on strengthening the foundation, for only then can he achieve lasting peace. [Theme Song: Jingxuan Guards the Mountains and Rivers] War rages, Qin Chuan is cold, a lone sword stands amidst chaos. In this turbulent world, Jingxuan, young and clad in armor, stands proud and unyielding. Facing the perilous landscape of mountains and rivers, amidst the chaos of warring nations, he does not covet fleeting fame, but only upholds his original aspirations to protect the world. He endures the ups and downs, concealing his strategies, remaining calm in the face of change. A hundred battles have honed his warrior's courage. Jingxuan's spirit remains steadfast. With sword in hand, he asks the mountains and rivers, who is the hero? Jingxuan stands upright in the sky, calm amidst the chaos of the world. His loyal heart remains steadfast, his military strategy unwavering. He lets the storms rage, concealing his sharpness, waiting for the long winds to blow until the dust settles. Unfailing the battlefield, unwavering loyalty, the northern expedition's path stretches across the yellow sands, a chessboard of chess unfolds, mountains and rivers swallowed, arrogance abounds, Chu Huai's cunning schemes borrowed from alliances to ease chaos, calmly observing the waves, discarding floating soil to solidify Qin Chuan, the young man shoulders the burden of a thousand years, Jin Xuan's lofty ambitions secure the land, weathering storms and knowing warmth and cold, upholding righteousness, avoiding the sharp edge, his heart holds a thousand plans, Jin Xuan calmly calms the waves, sword in hand, asking the mountains and rivers, who is the hero, Jin Xuan's iron-blooded spirit suppresses east and west, through countless hardships of chaotic times, his original heart remains unchanged, a rainbow pierces the sky, strategies are in his heart, let the winds and clouds surge, awaiting the opportune moment to unleash his sharp blade, a thousand years of unwavering loyalty to the man's dream, Jin Xuan guards the mountains and rivers.