Dragon Gate.

Summary

The narrative unfolds with Su Bai leaving Luoyang before dawn, while the court debates the Black Water Army's recent losses. Elderly scholar Lord Yan criticizes Commander Wei Chi Lin for the casualties, but Chen Wen Gong defends him, highlighting the army's achievements against bandits. The Emperor, after reviewing conflicting reports from the Yang City governor, decides on a punishment for the governor but supports Lin's command. Meanwhile, Su Bai endures grueling training in the Black Water Army, facing heavy burdens due to increased training demands. Exhausted, he and his comrades lament their situation, fearing the wrath of their strict commander, Du Qian Hu.

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