Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the Eastern Sea military camp near Quxian County, where Meng Hai Gong's loyal followers, disguised as farmers, prepare to attack the Sui military camp. After successfully infiltrating the camp and finding Sui soldiers incapacitated by a sedative, Meng Hai Gong commands his men to strip the soldiers and offers mercy to those who surrender. Following his rebellion, Meng Hai Gong rapidly amasses an army of fifty thousand, capturing Xuzhou and Pengcheng Counties, which alarms the Sui Emperor Yang Guang. In a furious court session, Yang Guang blames his ministers for the rapid rise of banditry, particularly targeting Prime Minister Su Wei, who argues that heavy taxes and military loopholes are to blame. Yang Guang orders Su Wei's arrest, leading to a tense atmosphere among the officials. Xiao Yu and Wei Xuan decide to confront the Emperor about the crisis in Xuzhou, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

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