Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xu Tuo explains the current situation in Shandong to Zhang Xuan and Wei Yun Qi, pointing out that they control Qi County and Beihai County, but are surrounded by powerful bandit forces. Zhang Xuan suggests breaking the stalemate and taking the initiative. Zhang Xu Tuo plans to concentrate their forces to annihilate Zuo Xiao You and Meng Rang in Donglai County and Gaomi County, aiming to reclaim these two counties before the Yellow River freezes. Zhang Xuan is assigned to the Flying Eagle Army, but is allowed to maintain his independence. Zhang Xuan returns to Qi County with Zhang Xu Tuo's army and assesses the situation. He is impressed by the prosperity of Licheng County, which is the administrative center of Qi County and the base of the Flying Eagle Army. Zhang Xuan meets with Pei Ren Ji, who invites him to meet with his father, Pei Ju.

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