Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan meets General Yuwen Chengdu, who recognizes him from a past encounter but is uncertain about the death of Li Mi, which Zhang Xuan clarifies. Yuwen expresses interest in how Zhang discovered Goguryeo scouts, but ultimately leaves without revealing his true intentions. Shen Guang shares his previous dealings with Yuwen, highlighting his aloof nature. The next day, Zhang Xuan visits the Supreme Commander's office, where Deputy General Zhou Fa Shang assigns him a covert mission to assist in an upcoming attack on Pyongyang, allowing him to take Shen Guang as part of his unit. Zhang Xuan prepares to lead his troops to Panshui Bay, where Goguryeo has fortified defenses in anticipation of the Sui army's attack. Yuan Tai Zuo, a key figure in Goguryeo, discusses the potential Sui invasion with his generals, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance. The chapter concludes with Yuan Tai Zuo receiving urgent news from the king and leaving for the capital, instilling a sense of urgency among his officers.

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