Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

A soldier from the Sui army delivers a letter to Li Shi Min, demanding the Tang army withdraw from Hangu Pass within two days, threatening a full-scale attack if they refuse. Li Shi Min decides to retreat, prioritizing Chang An over Luo Yang. After the Tang army's withdrawal, Zhang Xuan prepares to attack Luo Yang, feeling uneasy about the situation. Fang Xuan Ling advises him to hurry to Luo Yang, emphasizing the need for his presence. Meanwhile, Wang Xuan Ying arrives to deliver a letter from his father, Wang Shi Chong, proposing an alliance but is met with skepticism from Fang Xuan Ling. The conversation reveals the dire situation in Luo Yang and the inevitability of war, leaving Wang Xuan Ying feeling hopeless.

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