Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan stands by the window, grappling with guilt over the loss of his soldiers due to his impulsive decisions. Wei Yun Qi reassures him, but Zhang Xuan insists on taking responsibility. He prepares to leave Beihai County, delegating authority to Wei Yun Qi. Zhang Xuan leads 3,500 soldiers to Qizhou, where they join forces with Pei Xingyan's troops. The defeat in Qinghe County prompts urgent mobilization in the region, with Zhang Xu Tuo fortifying Zhu A County as a stronghold. Zhang Xuan learns of the devastating losses and discusses strategies with his commanders, emphasizing the need to understand their enemy, Zhang Jin Cheng. They plan to split their forces into three routes to exploit a weakness in Zhang Jin Cheng's army. As winter freezes the Yellow River, Zhang Xuan's army prepares to cross, aiming to encircle Zhang Jin Cheng's forces.

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