The Fall of an Empire
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Last published Thu, Apr 23, 2015
The year is 1273. The great fortress Xiangyang has just fallen. To young Chinese soldier Li Ming, defending his home city of Xiangtan is the most important thing. He must protect his homeland and his wife from danger. But what can he do against an invading Mongol horde?
Note: I'm no ancient Chinese historian. If you happen to see any horrible flaws in my story, feel free to point it out/shout at me!
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