Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

In a tense meeting, Prefect Han Jun emphasizes the duty of organizing rice production amidst a grain shortage caused by rebellious forces. Pei Zi Yun acknowledges the challenge and assigns tasks to expedite grain transport and address the rebel situation, urging officials to invite the parents of rebel soldiers without hostility. Discussions shift to naval forces, where Pei Zi Yun suggests exploiting the navy's discontent post-defeat. A Dao official reveals potential surrenders among naval officers, prompting a strategy to deceive them into eliminating a treacherous leader. Meanwhile, discontent brews among rebel generals, who learn of a possible pardon from the court if they switch sides, leading to a tense atmosphere as alliances shift and loyalties are tested.

Full content