Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Du Gu Feng is approached by officers from the Black Tortoises, who inform him they are there to escort him home, easing his initial anxiety. Meanwhile, chaos erupts in Chang'an as martial law is declared, with soldiers ordering citizens to return home due to the threat of rebel troops. The Guanlong nobility is under house arrest, refusing to compromise on military power, which is crucial for their legacy and influence. In a meeting, Du Gu Can receives urgent news from the Chang'an Intelligence Office about the approaching rebel army and insists that they must not yield on military matters. Just as tensions rise, Li Xiao Gong arrives to oversee the defense of Chang'an, urging the nobility to restrain their armies. He offers them safety, leading to a decision to leave with him rather than face Li Yuanji. As they prepare to depart, Li Yuanji confronts them, escalating the conflict.

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