Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Yun Ding Xing kneels before Zhang Xuan, expressing gratitude for his new appointment as Minister of Agriculture after capturing Luo Yang. Zhang Xuan emphasizes the importance of looking to the future, despite Yun's past reputation. Meanwhile, Li Shi Min, upon learning of the Sui army's bloodless capture of Luo Yang, reflects on the strategic retreat of the Tang army and the chaos it has caused in Chang'an. He decides to abandon Hangu Pass to avoid unnecessary losses. In Chang'an, Yu Jun confronts his nephew Gao Jin about discrepancies in the reported strength of the Sui army and the circumstances of the Tang army's retreat, expressing distrust in the emperor's explanations and vowing not to contribute again without a clear resolution.

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