Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Yuan reflects on the need for checks and balances in governance, deciding to allow Li Yuanji to expand his elite troops. Li Yuanji expresses gratitude and leaves to prepare for discussions with Chen Xiang Guo about the division of labor. Chen Shuda, concerned about the withdrawal of the army from Guanlong nobility affairs, realizes the emperor's intentions to leave the handling of nobility wealth to Chu Wang. Meanwhile, Li Yuanji is excited about gaining ten thousand soldiers and seeks advice from his strategist, Cui Wenxiang. They discuss leveraging the impeachment of Li Shen Fu to negotiate with Li Shentong. Cui Wenxiang cautions against aligning too closely with Li Shentong, advising Li Yuanji to appear incompetent to maintain the emperor's favor. He encourages ruthless tactics in the investigation of the Guanlong nobility while suggesting Li Yuanji secretly keep some treasures for himself.

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