Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Shang and Xie Zhi Ping encounter a group of armed men setting up a suspicious tea stall, prompting them to swim across the river to avoid potential danger. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan's army, having traveled far without locating the bandit army, receives news from scouts about the bandits' whereabouts. They learn that Miao Hai Chao's forces are hiding in marshes and have a significant number of ships loaded with grain. As Zhang Xuan's army approaches Bo Long Marsh, they are ambushed by arrows from hidden bandits. A captured bandit reveals the presence of Miao Hai Chao and his troops, leading Zhang Xuan to devise a strategy to confront the bandits without falling into their trap. He plans to utilize the grain instead of destroying it, entrusting the upcoming battle to his trusted commanders.

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