Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, the court at Ziwei Palace was busy addressing post-New Year affairs. Zhang Xuan outlined military plans to the ministers, emphasizing the need to attack Jingxiang due to the Tang Dynasty's betrayal. He instructed the mobilization of 100,000 laborers and the deployment of 80,000 troops for a southern campaign. Luo Shixin expressed his desire to participate in the attack, promising to follow orders. Zhang Xuan agreed to include him, while also planning to recall General Xu Shiji from Goguryeo to discuss strategies against Goguryeo and potential conflicts with Baekje and Silla. Xu Shiji advised waiting for the right moment to act, as Baekje's alliance with Japan could create an opportunity for the Northern Sui. Zhang Xuan ordered increased intelligence efforts on Silla and Baekje.

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