Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

As autumn settled in, the bustling streets of Luo Yang came alive after the Goguryeo War. Yu Wen Hua Ji, the first son of Yu Wen Shu, faced disappointment after failing his mission but returned to his hedonistic lifestyle, ignoring his father's lessons. Accompanied by strategist Xu Yin, he visited a struggling mule and horse shop to negotiate a deal for war horses. Despite Yu Wen Hua Ji's arrogance and disdain for the shopkeeper, Xu Yin managed to propose a deal for two hundred horses. Meanwhile, Yu Wen Shu, concerned about his sons' incompetence and a potential threat from a rising officer, expressed his frustrations to Xu Yin. After a fit of rage regarding Yu Wen Hua Ji's behavior, Yu Wen Shu fell ill, prompting Xu Yin to worry about his future. Upon returning home, Xu Yin encountered a messenger with a letter requesting a meeting, leaving him startled.

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