Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Xu Shan Ming, formerly head of the Military Department's Position Division, has been promoted to oversee critical military passes after establishing connections with Wang Shi Chong. He meets with Cen Wenben and Lv Ping to discuss his potential service under Wang Shi Yun, who seeks detailed information about Luo Yang. Meanwhile, Wu Pass, a strategically significant location, is described, highlighting its importance in repelling attacks and its limited resources. A convoy escorted by Tang cavalry approaches Wu Pass, attempting to cross with private goods belonging to the Qin Wang. After initial scrutiny, the cavalry officer Liu Lan Cheng, disguised as a Tang soldier, successfully deceives the guards at Wu Pass, asserting that the goods are private property and should not be inspected, leading to tension with the local commander, Xiao Yuan Si.

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