Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Pei Ju visits the imperial study after a court session, where he encounters Xiao Yu, who is upset about the significant drop in tax revenue due to disasters and banditry. Xiao Yu reprimands Deputy Minister Shao Ming for suggesting deception regarding the tax report. Pei Ju then meets Emperor Yang Guang, who considers appointing Zhang Xuan and Pei Ren Ji to governorships. Pei Ju opposes the promotion of Zhang Xuan, citing his lack of qualifications and the challenges faced in recent military campaigns. He argues that Pei Ren Ji's defeat was due to external factors, including bandit attacks, and successfully persuades the emperor to reconsider the appointment, ultimately saving Pei Ren Ji from punishment.

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