Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Luo Cheng reports to Zhang Xuan about the enemy forces, detailing his encounter with General Li Shi Lei and the surrender of most of his troops after setting a hill ablaze. Zhang Xuan commends Luo Cheng for minimizing losses and instructs him to escort the prisoners while the army moves north. Meanwhile, Li Shi Lei returns to Wuchang County with a small number of troops, facing punishment from Li Shen Fu for the defeat. Li Shen Fu, anxious about how to report to the emperor, receives advice from his advisor Wang Jun on how to take responsibility while shifting blame to others. Following this counsel, Li Shen Fu drafts a secret report to the emperor. However, news of Zhang Xuan's advancing troops causes panic, prompting Li Shen Fu to request aid from the court and send reinforcements. Wu Shiyi, observing Li Shen Fu's actions, is troubled by the situation and ultimately obeys orders to lead troops to Jiangxia, despite his reservations about Li Shen Fu's leadership.

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