Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Yang Guang, influenced by Zhang Chou Tai Yi, aimed to strengthen military protection of the central authority and reform the military structure. He planned to dissolve the Ying Yang Mansion and Bei Shen Mansion, appointing ten commanders to eliminate aristocratic control over local troops. After contemplating Yu Shi Ji's advice, he decided to dissolve Lai Hu Er's front army while ensuring rewards for the Goguryeo campaign to maintain morale. Tensions between Yu Shi Ji and Xiao Yu escalated due to differing views on military reforms. Yang Guang confronted Duke Tang, Li Yuan, over accusations of land seizure, revealing his disdain for Li Yuan's hypocritical nature. Ultimately, Yang Guang decided to focus on General Li Hun as a potential threat from the Li family, crossing out Li Yuan's name from his considerations.

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