Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan receives Huang You, the head of the influential Huang family, who comes to apologize for a misunderstanding related to the Sui army's actions. Despite their initial fears, Zhang Xuan assures Huang You of his leniency towards aristocratic families under pressure from bandits. Huang You expresses his family's support for Zhang Xuan, though he subtly leaves room for allegiance to Du Fuwei. Zhang Xuan also recruits Huang You's grandson, Huang Jing, as a legal officer for his army. The next day, Zhang Xuan eagerly awaits the return of Qi Liang, which signifies the eradication of Du Fuwei's influence on the Yangtze River. Qi Liang arrives successfully with his men, and Zhang Xuan promotes him to naval commander. After a brief rest, Zhang Xuan's army prepares to return to Jiangdu, while Du Fuwei, having suffered significant losses, adopts a defensive strategy. Zhang Xuan shifts his focus towards Donghai County to reconnect with Qingzhou.

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