Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

The ongoing imperial power struggle saw Crown Prince Ying Dan commanding over 200,000 Tiger Guards despite a temporary halt in conflicts. Key figures of the Ning clan retained noble titles but lost military positions, while the Emperor's Grandson Ying Lei faced punishment for a defeat. Yao Qitai and his son were released from detention and served in the Academy. The Western Garden Army expanded to 250,000 troops, integrating various clans and rejecting guest generals. Chen Hai sought to resign from his supervisory role, while reinforcements from Hexi were being organized. Amidst political maneuvering, Chen Hai's military prowess was acknowledged, with plans for him to lead forces against rebels.

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