Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Yuan opens a wooden box revealing a jade turtle, symbolizing endurance, and reflects on his father's advice to remain low-profile. The next day, Li Shi Min, accompanied by accountant Cheng Min, visits Huang's Silk Shop to finalize a business deal on behalf of his father. Huang Jin, the shop owner, presents gold ingots as part of the agreement for land purchase in Taiyuan. After the meeting, Li Shi Min realizes the importance of land ownership for their family's future. Meanwhile, in the palace, General Yu Wen Shu attempts to impeach Governor Zhang Xu Tuo but is rebuffed by Emperor Yang Guang, who also learns of Li Yuan's alleged bribery involving a land sale. The emperor expresses disdain for Li Yuan and his son, reflecting on their perceived moral failings.

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