The Sand Dune Chronicle

Young Zhao Yong ascends the throne as the state of Zhao teeters on the brink of collapse. He overrides opposition to implement the 'barbarian dress and cavalry archery' reforms, conquers Zhongshan, defeats the Linhu, and expands territory by a thousand li. Yet his favoritism toward his youngest son and pity for his eldest lead to the Sand Dune Palace Coup, where the heroic ruler starves to death in the deep palace...