Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Among the five chancellors appointed by Li Yuan, Liu Wenjing's family was executed, while Gao Shi Lian took poison. Li Yuanji replaced them with Cui Wenxiang and Li Shenfu. Chen Shuda pretended to be ill to resist Li Yuanji, which ironically saved his life. Chen Shuda's family was under house arrest, guarded by Black Tortoises. Zhao Dezhong delivered an imperial edict to Chen Shuda's son, which contained letters from his grandson and Emperor Zhang Xuan, promising Chen Shuda a high-ranking position. As the Zhou army surrounded Chang'an, Zhang Xuan prepared for an attack, discussing strategies with his generals. They aimed to capture the city with minimal cost and ensure the safety of its residents. Zhang Xuan decided to send elite troops into the city to win the hearts of the defenders, while news arrived of Li Yuan's death.

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