Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Cui Wen Xiang and Li Yuanji discuss their concerns about Li Shen Fu, whom they believe may not be entirely loyal. They plan to use Li Shen Fu's illegitimate son as leverage to ensure his cooperation. They also strategize on how to deal with General Li Gao Qian, considering eliminating him and placing Yin A Shu in a nominal position. The chapter shifts to the Zi Wei Palace, where Emperor Zhang Xuan convenes all ministers for a secret meeting. He reveals that General Li Gao Qian has been assassinated, linking the act to Li Yuanji. Zhang Xuan outlines the implications of this assassination for a potential palace coup in the Tang Dynasty and urges his ministers to prepare for the unification of the world, emphasizing the need for confidentiality.

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