We delve into the relationship between Cao Cao and his secretary Yang Xiu, a man with a keen understanding of his boss’s mind … and a death wish.
After punching Cao Cao in the mouth, Liu Bei tries his best to keep his men from declaring him king, to no avail.
We’ve made it to 100 episodes! So let’s throw it open to some questions.
Cao Cao can’t even get a good night’s sleep as he tries to dislodge Liu Bei from the banks of the Han River.
Huang Zhong performs more heroic deeds, then Zhao Yun says to Cao Cao, “Hey, remember me?”
With the battle for Hanzhong in full swing, Liu Bei sends a senior citizen to chase off some rowdy kids.
You are a court official. Cao Cao just put down a coup, and now he’s asking whether you helped put out the fire started by the rebels or just stayed home. What would you say?
We make virtually no progress in the narrative this week as we get tangled up in mysticism, superstition, and oh yeah, another conspiracy to overthrow Cao Cao.
After a general risks life and limb to save him, Sun Quan makes sure everyone appreciates the sacrifice.
Sun Quan tries to wrestle some territory away from Cao Cao, while at the same time playing peacemaker between two of his own officers.