Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

In the city of Wucheng, Han Zhi Shou prepares for an impending siege by the Sui army, which has over ten thousand troops. A scout reports that the Sui are constructing siege ladders and that their commander, Zhang Xu Tuo, is ill. Han Zhi Shou contemplates a potential attack but decides to hold the city instead. Meanwhile, in the Sui camp, Zhang Xuan is orchestrating a plan to deceive the bandits by using a lookalike for Zhang Xu Tuo. As dawn breaks, Zhang Xu Tuo, escorted by cavalry, approaches Wucheng, prompting Han Zhi Shou to consider capturing him for glory. The chapter ends with Han Zhi Shou fixated on the opportunity to elevate his fame by targeting Zhang Xu Tuo.

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