Ba’s heart skipped a beat as he awaited Lady Wen’s reply.“In the flurry of a snowstorm, I mistakenly identified Colonel Ba Renzhong as my attacker,” Lady Wen said. The soldiers gasped in...

Ba Renzhong’s hands were bound, and he was escorted through the streets of Ganyang, into the military district, and thrown into prison. After several hours contemplating his predicament and...

Ba Renzhong closed the door and started to gather the things he would need for his journey. As he donned his armour, he explained the situation to the others.“I’ve been sent to inspect several...

Iron Belly stepped out of the darkness, sword dripping with blood.“Are you alright, colonel?” the major asked.

Ba grimaced. “The day started with a flogging and ended with assassins....

General Gao stared for a moment at Ba, eyes wide with shock. Then he threw his table across the hall, crockery and wine bottles smashing to smithereens.“You dare approach your commanding officer...

“Well… very impressive,” General Gao said. “Major Cho, you know where White Wood Fortress is?”Iron Belly cleared his throat. “Yes, sir.”

“The bandits have been allowed to dwell...

Ba left the Hall of Righteous Bloodshed and marched to the quartermaster. Everyone had seen him ride in with Governor Rong so, despite not yet having his seal of authority, the quartermaster...

Ba Renzhong screamed a war cry as he charged like a rhino into the midst of the bandits. A spear jabbed at him, but he ducked beneath it and tackled the brigand to the ground. His elbow knocked...

This is the story of a lord who mistook a diamond for a pebble, and threw it away.

Ba Renzhong hobbled through the wide streets of Tiangjin. Guards marched ahead and behind him, and he...