Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan arrives at Yang Guang's dragon boat, but is informed by Pei Ju that he must wait until the next day to meet the emperor. Pei Ju arranges for Zhang Xuan to stay on a White Tiger boat, where he receives special treatment due to his rank. After settling in, Zhang Xuan appreciates the spacious cabin despite its lack of furnishings, which is soon filled with supplies thanks to his generous tip to the steward. Meanwhile, Yu Wen Zhi Ji faces his father, Yu Wen Shu, who reprimands him for not killing Zhang Xuan when he had the chance. Yu Wen Shu expresses his disappointment in Zhi Ji's lack of strategic thinking and emphasizes the importance of using crossbows in future confrontations. Yu Wen Hua Ji, Zhi Ji's elder brother, supports Zhi Ji, and the conversation shifts to the family's past mistakes and the need to exploit potential chaos in the Sui dynasty for their benefit. Yu Wen Shu plans to use external forces to create this chaos, instructing his son to prepare for future opportunities.

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