Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter focuses on a military council meeting in the Tang Dynasty, where Li Yuan seeks to distribute responsibility for the upcoming Eastern Expedition among his ministers. They agree to send eighty thousand troops on March 1st. Li Yuan discusses military matters with his son, Li Shimin, who reports on the Sui army's activities. The conversation shifts to Qu Tutong, whose transfer back to Chang'an is proposed by Li Yuan due to a malicious report from Li Yuanji. Despite Li Shimin's defense of Qu Tutong, Li Yuan insists on the transfer, appointing Li Shenfu to guard Jiangxia instead. This decision frustrates Li Yuanji, who desires to eliminate Qu Tutong, while the chapter hints at brewing conflicts in Jianghuai.

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