Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Yuan announced a military merit land system, mirroring an existing system, which Zhang Xuan criticized as too late to be effective. He planned to negotiate a one-year truce with the Tang Dynasty, believing it would weaken them politically while allowing military preparations. Fang Xuanling reported on Li Yuanji's activities, hinting at potential opportunities. Feng Deyi, the Tang envoy, expressed his desire to switch allegiance to the Zhou Dynasty but faced obstacles due to his past. He received news from Fang Xuanling about the truce offer and was eager to communicate with Chang'an. Meanwhile, Chang'an showed signs of life as noble estates were raided, leading to public discussions about the fate of the Tang Dynasty.

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