Bei Liu continues to grow stronger, yet he refuses to listen to his advisors when they urge him to set aside morality and do what needs to be done to save the nation. But the path to power does not follow a high road, and soon Bei Liu will confront betrayal that will tear more than one life apart.

Chiefly illustrations. "Original story 'The romance of the Three Kingdoms' by Luo, GuanZhong." "Legends from China"--Cover.