Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Yu Jun and Du Gu enter a hall filled with discontent among the nobles regarding the emperor's demands for more resources. They express frustration over previous contributions and question the court's financial management. Yu Jun highlights discrepancies in grain supplies and demands clarity from the court. Dou Jin explains the dire financial situation, detailing debts and losses from military campaigns. Dou Wei proposes a subscription method for resource distribution, which gains acceptance from the nobles. By the end of the meeting, the necessary provisions are allocated, and Dou Wei reports the results to Emperor Li Yuan, who reflects on the unreliability of the aristocrats and the need for genuine support for the Tang army.

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