Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Three black-clad corpses, falsely claimed as murderers, are delivered to the Chang'an government office by the Chu Wang's household, who assert they committed suicide to escape punishment. Qu Tutong, suspicious of the situation, demands to investigate a white-clad scholar named Mr. Luo, believed to be involved in the murders. The Chu Wang's steward dismisses his concerns, leading Qu Tutong to vow to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, within the Chu Wang's household, Li Yuanji and Luo Yu Min plot to counter Qu Tutong's actions by sending inspectors to gather dirt on him. In Zhongdu, Zhang Xuan reviews reports while preparing for battle, receiving intelligence about Du Fuwei's unexpected presence among miners, which raises concerns about potential chaos in Jianghuai. Zhang Xuan strategizes to control the situation, planning to use Du Fuwei's rebellion to gather troops while ensuring it remains manageable.

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