Men with Swords (2016 - 2017)

A chess prodigy is recruited as war looms.

Political rivals clash as a new kingdom rises.

A young scholar meets a disguised noble spy.

A noble rescues a wary exile from harassment.

A princess aids a musician fleeing unwanted advances.

A beautiful schemer wins a king’s favor.

A king rejects reforms as generals gain power.

Secret pacts spark war and crown a “God of War.”

A court favorite begins ruling in a lazy king’s stead.

A wary envoy sets up a clash between kingdoms.

An envoy urges peace despite public anger.

A clever envoy thwarts danger and earns promotion.

A disgraced scholar manipulates trade for leverage.

Four nations converge for a new king’s coronation.

A sudden animal death sparks war on Tianxuan.

A schemer sows distrust between key allies.

A war is engineered to divide powerful allies.

A rescue mission risks all to save trapped troops.

A general takes the blame to protect his men.

A “God of War” is stripped of command and honor.

A summit warns: unite or face ruin.

Rumors of sorcery cripple a nation’s resolve.

An old general returns to win small victories.

A supply line is cut, bringing a crushing defeat.

A king dies defending his doomed capital.

A schemer pushes Nansu to destroy Tianxuan.

A usurper poisons his king to defy submission.

A missing royal seal sparks a succession crisis.

A poisoned game of chess ends a fragile alliance.