Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

Grand Chancellor Xia Qi grapples with the dire situation of the city under threat from rebel forces, realizing that abandoning it would lead to disaster and his own branding as a traitor. He decides to keep Emperor Yi Di under his control to maintain authority and plans to quell the Sanmiao rebellion to secure his family's legacy. He strategizes with the Huaishan clan's martial arts master to redirect the Qingzhou army to Wang Ji to lift the siege on Jun Tai, using diversion tactics to mislead the enemy. They agree on a cautious approach to ensure the army's safe passage and secrecy. A messenger, Chang Feng, is entrusted with the critical mission to relay this plan to the Huaishan clan's chief, emphasizing the importance of discretion to avoid enemy detection. Chang Feng vows to fulfill the mission, motivated by the potential honor and reward for his family.

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