Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter details the aftermath of Li Dao Xuan's defeat, leading to Zhang Xuan's arrival in Guanzhong with a large army and the subsequent surrender of local officials to the Great Zhou Emperor. Meanwhile, Li Xiao Gong of the Tang army grapples with the loss of Hanzhong and the internal power struggles exacerbated by Li Yuanji's ascension. As tensions rise, Zhang Xuan engages with Chen Zhong Fang, who brings news from his grandfather, a key Tang official. The chapter concludes with Zhang Xuan reviewing military reports and strategizing on how to compel the enemy at Pujin Pass to surrender without direct confrontation.

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