Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

In the Wu De Hall of Chang'an, Emperor Li Yuan expressed his fury towards Li Shentong for the loss of Dazanguan and the surrender of five thousand soldiers. Li Shentong, feeling the weight of responsibility, proposed to reclaim Dazanguan with a mobilization of troops. Despite initial anger, Li Yuan considered the plan and received urgent news that the Zhou army had attacked Longyou with a large force. The situation was dire, but Li Yuan managed to arrange for grain supplies to support his son, Prince Qin, whose army was retreating. Li Shentong vowed to reclaim Dazanguan, while Prince Yuanji, upon learning of the situation, realized the potential for a coup as Li Shentong would be leading troops away from Chang'an. As plans unfolded, both Li Yuanji and his confidant Cui Wenxiang recognized the opportunity presented by the chaos, contemplating their next moves amidst the shifting power dynamics.

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