Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan, a general, expresses his frustration over the local officials of Jianghuai who have yet to support him against the bandit leader Du Fuwei. Fang Xuan Ling, his strategist, cautions him against impulsive actions that could alienate these officials further. They discuss the historical animosity between the Jianghuai gentry and the Jiangnan aristocracy, which has influenced local allegiances. Meanwhile, Pei Xingyan leads a cavalry unit towards Liyang County, but as they attempt to fetch water, they fall into an ambush set by Du Fuwei's forces, leading to a chaotic battle.

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