Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xu Tuo presents a commendation order from the Ministry of War to Zhang Xuan, who is disappointed that it is not a royal decree due to concerns about other generals' morale. Zhang Xuan had previously sacrificed his own merits to promote others, which leaves Zhang Xu Tuo feeling guilty. They discuss the inadequate rewards from the court and the need for better motivation for soldiers. Zhang Xuan suggests distributing land to soldiers as a reward, but Zhang Xu Tuo is hesitant due to the need for court approval. After their meeting, Zhang Xuan feels hungry and visits a tavern, where he unexpectedly encounters Gao Hui from the Bohai Association.

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