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War of the Dragon Throne, Book One<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Military Historical Fantasy\/ Dark Fantasy<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Date Published<\/b> <\/span>November 2021<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Publisher:<\/b><\/span> Armored History<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A military historical fantasy set in the late medieval era–15th century Ming Dynasty.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the story of Captain Shao Lian, a battle-hardened veteran of the Ming Dynasty\u2019s imperial army, had become a respected officer in the emperor\u2019s elite bodyguards.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This notorious and politically-powerful secret service organization, known as the Jinyiwei (brocade-clad guards), also functioned as the emperor\u2019s premiere intelligence agency and as an extension of his iron fist. They were the empire’s bladesmen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

After Shao Lian was assigned to eliminate a ruthless crime lord after he had seized power over several frontier towns, he discovers that the Blood Foot Syndicate had awakened a powerful and terrifying adversary from a bygone era.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Shao Lian and the soldiers in his command suddenly find themselves waging a harrowing war of survival against allied criminal gangs and an ancient being who commands hordes of monstrous man-eaters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Shao Lian later discovers the secrets of prehistory and unravels a conspiracy that set ancient mechanisms into motion that now threaten the Ming Empire and the rest of the 15th century world.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER 1<\/h2>\n

The imperial capital was at peace beneath the passing of wispy clouds. At least by all outward appearances, it shone with blessing T of Heaven. The colors and sounds that ascended from the city provided the observer with a spirit of optimism and hope. The citizens surely felt secured and protected, for it was, after all, an era of peace and prosperity for the Ming Empire\u2014a beacon of civilization of the Middle Kingdom\u2014a land with a story spanning more than five thousand years. A martial powerhouse in the eyes of the known world, many far-flung kingdoms flocked to her docks for a chance to trade and pay handsome tributes to the emperor.<\/p>\n

A vast sea of rooftops glimmered all around the elevated vantage point from where he stood. Their corner eaves curved upward towards the golden sun, and the bands of yellow rays shone brightly between and through the drifting clouds. He observed the city\u2019s walls as a thin radiant line that stretched across the horizon as it reflected the afternoon sunlight.<\/p>\n

It was only partially obscured by the stately skyline, and it ascended across the landscape. His long, brocade robes fluttered in the wind. He could hear the wooden beams that comprised the structure\u2019s skeleton creak and moan in response to the gusts as a flock of birds took flight from one story below to take advantage of the current. The capital city was sprawled in every direction, and served as the very representation of the Ming Empire\u2019s majesty. Eight hundred thousand people hustled and bustled throughout the streets and establishments, conducting business, buying and selling, eating, and tending to all manner of personal affairs.<\/p>\n

Underneath the blossoming of art, literature, industry, and commerce, however\u2014prowling in the shadows away from the all-encompassing gaze of the empire\u2014 there were still those who sought to provoke its power both from within and without, consorting with criminality to defy the Ming Dynasty and threaten the emperor. But there were others yet still, who dedicated their lives to hunting them. For the hunters, it was more than a profession\u2014it was a way of life, at least for those who did not deviate from the righteous path. But even they were becoming scarcer and scarcer.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf only you knew how much filth there is to sweep away,\u201d he muttered at the crowds he was observing. He wiped away the rogue strands of hair that danced over his eyes, and then secured the top knot underneath his cap.<\/p>\n

Being careful not to loosen the tiles under his footing, he took two steps closer to the edge of the pagoda\u2019s highest tier and scanned the streets below to observe the crowds. The city\u2019s inhabitants were strewn about like seeds as they made their way across the city. Some diverted from the main avenues and entered narrow alleyways between buildings, while others entered and exited the various shops and establishments to conduct their business. The wind carried with it the faint cries and shouts of street vendors and other peddlers calling out new deals for their wares or to advertise new recipes for popular snacks. For a brief moment, it seemed, he caught a whiff of his favorite steamed pork buns.<\/p>\n

From where he was perched, the flowery parasols women loved to flaunt appeared like circular slices of citron, floating over the columns of insects. A squad of armored guards in loose formation made their routine patrol in the district while several bowmen had strategically positioned themselves on rooftops and balconies. It had felt just like yesterday that he, in his youth, took guard-duty shifts in the cities. He missed the simplicity of those times\u2026 and the pride he had in serving in the imperial army. I\u2019m a soldier in the greatest empire in the world! \u00a0he used to tell himself whenever he became bored or resentful of his station. At least the bullies and street thugs back home never messed with him again. If only his optimism of days past did not become polluted with the knowledge of truth about what lurked in the shadows of the state\u2019s upper echelons.<\/p>\n

Shao Lian gripped the curved Spring Blade broadsword slung on his hip and began his controlled descent from the pagoda, one tier at a time. Each succeeding tier was broader than the one above it and thus allowed him to descend like a coiled spring. He vaulted over the rooftops\u2019 edges like a bouncing spring before making the final jump to street level and landing in a perfect crouch. His sudden appearance startled the surrounding pedestrians. As always, the gasps were followed by whispers, yet none of them dared to comment or scold him for pulling such stunts or for any other sort of deviant behavior, for that matter. His brocade uniform, embroidered with a colorful, four-clawed serpentine dragon, made absolute sure of that, for such uniforms were worn only by agents and court personnel with direct access to the imperial palace and the emperor himself.<\/p>\n

He dusted his boots, adjusted his collar, and flexed his neck for a crack before proceeding down the avenue. The pedestrians steered clear of his path and they lowered their gazes from him as he passed by. He marched into the street where several other officers wearing similar or identical uniforms emerged from their obscured stations to join him.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know, I still haven\u2019t gotten accustomed to it, and I don\u2019t believe I ever will,\u201d said Shao Lian as soon as the other officers were within audible range.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re referring to the stares and awkward glances, Captain?\u201d the lieutenant said with a satisfied grin as he pinched his brush tip-thin mustache. He hastened his pace to match Lian\u2019s hasty gait.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can feel it on your skin\u2014the awe and admiration. But it\u2019s most often the fear and intimidation that lingers in the air. I don\u2019t even recall experiencing this when I was in the army.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt only means that the uniform is doing its job. You do not like their reaction?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter if I like it. But I think their attitudes and feelings toward us are necessary, Gen,\u201d answered Lian. \u201cIt compels them all to think twice, if you catch my meaning.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs far as I know, we don\u2019t bother regular people. When was the last time we kicked down any of their doors?\u201d said Lieutenant Shun.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut it speaks volumes about our reputation of late. I think in their heart of hearts they\u2019re relieved the villains especially need to keep looking over their shoulders,\u201d Lian chuckled as he swiped his nose with his right thumb. The tightening sense of urgency in his gut grew more intense, however. Anxiety was becoming his constant and despised companion, something he had never struggled with in the past, not even on campaign.<\/p>\n

He forced himself to control his breathing to a slower, more controlled rate just as his very first martial arts instructor had taught him long ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know, Captain. The only ones I\u2019ve seen staring at you are all the young city ladies. They giggle to each other and hide behind their hand fans whenever you\u2019re around,\u201d Lieutenant Gen snickered.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou jest, Lieutenant. We are feared much more than we\u2019re admired,\u201d<\/p>\n

Shao Lian answered with a smirk, perhaps even with a pinch of pride.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow that we\u2019re all here, I\u2019m assuming we\u2019re proceeding as planned?\u201d<\/p>\n

the lieutenant asked, trying to change the topic to avoid making his superior uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

Shao Lian nudged his chin up towards the direction they were walking.<\/p>\n

\u201cCorrect. Our spies confirm that they\u2019re still lodged in the same corner outside the southeastern wall around the Outer City District. That means we\u2019ll have to cut through a rougher part of town. If everything is proceeding as planned, they\u2019ll all be there preparing to make their final move\u2014especially Lunke. Director Yang will be having a marvelous time with him in the torture chambers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSo you\u2019ve confirmed this new intel from the Eastern Depot is accurate? I will tell you, sometimes those spooks give me the creeps. Often, it seems they know too much.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, the intel is accurate. Everything they\u2019ve been able to assemble for this operation was through the findings of my own investigation. For better or worse, \u2018creepiness\u2019 only means they\u2019re doing their job, Lieutenant. After all, the Depot does send agents incognito to canvas the streets and spy on everyone, from the markets to government offices. The Eastern Depot uses us, and we use them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStill, I\u2019m not too fond of the Depot, especially when it\u2019s directed and supervised by those haughty, inexperienced paper pushers. They\u2019re always watching us. They like to poke their noses into our business. At least we\u2019re basically on the same team, m\u2019right?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEmphasis on basically,\u201d Lian snorted. \u201cIn our line of work, we\u2019re all watching each other, even the castrati. The Jinyiwei is the arm that swings the sword in the name of the emperor. We identify the threats and go for a hunt. I like to keep it simple that way,\u201d Lian said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes. The \u2018empire\u2019s bladesmen\u2019, indeed,\u201d Shun Gen sighed.<\/p>\n

The squad plowed a path through the thickening crowds. It was not difficult to notice their passing. The city\u2019s usual racket was silenced, though whispers could be heard here and there as the Jinyiwei officers passed through. Most everyone averted their gazes.<\/p>\n

Ignoring the reactions of the crowd, Shao Lian took great delight in walking through the city, most especially when off-duty and out of uniform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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\nClay Vagrant is an Asian American millennial who loves martial arts, military history and civilizations, and then reading and writing about them. He helped start the Armored History brand dedicatAmazoned to students and fans of the study of world military history and historical fantasy genres. Clay also does all of his own artwork, design, and illustrations for his books’ covers and promotional materials. Visit the website www.armoredhistory.net <\/a>for his personal updates and what’s coming in future books!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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