From the back of the game case:

Build, manage and control an ancient Chinese fiefdom while interacting with and directing the actions of characters from the famous Romance of the Three Kingdoms epic. Your goal- to unify the charred remains of this fragmented, war-torn land into a single empire stretching across the continent!

Awaken the dragon within!
-New & improved battle units including Northern Riders & the naval units of Wu
-Redesigned battle system & new Plot system allowing for more tactical latitude
-New duel based strategies for more control of the action
-Over 500 different characters and 100 historical event sequences
-New Chronological Records system comparing player progress to historical events
-New personal goals/ambition parameter and defensive traps
-7 new short scenarios & 7 full-length campaigns
-1-8 Player excitement