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Summary

The chapter depicts the arrival of Jin Wen Sheng, an envoy from the Da Zhou Empire, to Yiwuzhou, where he meets Governor Wang Shou Gong. They discuss the local situation, particularly the relations with the Shatuo tribe, who have a tense but generally peaceful coexistence with the Han people. Wang reveals the Shatuo's grievances, including heavy taxation from the Western Turks, which makes them more inclined to ally with the Central Plains dynasty. Jin Wen Sheng is tasked with sending an envoy to the Shatuo tribe, and with Wang's assistance, they travel to meet the Shatuo's great chieftain, Zhu Ye Jin Shan. Upon arrival, tensions rise as Jin Wen Sheng confronts Zhu about the implications of Da Zhou's presence in Yiwuzhou, leading to a heated exchange about territorial control and taxation. The chapter ends with Jin Wen Sheng asserting his position, hinting at potential conflict.

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