Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter discusses the strategic maneuvers surrounding the Tang Dynasty's intentions towards Luo Yang and Jingzhou. Zhang Xuan and Fang Xuan Ling analyze the Tang army's divided routes and the implications for their military strategy. They decide to blockade the Han River to control the situation. News arrives that Chancellor Chen Shuda of the Tang Dynasty has come to discuss terms, indicating a shift in focus from Jingzhou to Luo Yang. As Chen Shuda travels to Wuchang, he reflects on the political dynamics and the impending battles. Upon meeting Fang Xuan Ling, they engage in negotiations where Chen Shuda presents three conditions for the withdrawal of Tang troops from Jingzhou, highlighting the complex interplay of power and strategy in the region.

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