Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Du Gu Ping Zhi is forcibly brought before Li Yuanji, the Prince of Chu, who accuses him of collaborating with the enemy regarding the Gao Nu oil used by the Northern Sui army. Li Yuanji threatens Du Gu Ping Zhi’s family, using their safety as leverage to compel him to provide ledgers that could incriminate his own family. Despite his fear and reluctance, Du Gu Ping Zhi ultimately agrees to comply to protect his loved ones. Meanwhile, Li Yuanji discusses his ambitions with Cui Wenxiang, contemplating using the situation to gain control over the private armies of the Guanzhong nobles. The next day, Li Yuanji visits Du Gu Cuan, the head of the Du Gu family, under the guise of official business, but his true intention is to extract funds and resources from the noble family, revealing his manipulative nature.

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