Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

In the Sui Jun camp, scout Xie Zhi Ping delivers intelligence from General Shen Guang about Meng Hai Gong's troop movements. He reports that Liu Sheng Gong's student, Xia Hou Bo, is assisting them and has a night pass to meet Shen Guang. Fang Xuan Ling and Commander Zhang Xuan discuss the implications of this intelligence, particularly regarding Meng Hai Gong's army probing their defenses. Zhang Xuan expresses concern over Xia Hou Bo's reliability, but Fang Xuan Ling reassures him. They debate their next military moves, considering the emperor's approval necessary for any major decisions. Meanwhile, news of General Zhang Jin's death causes turmoil in Luo Yang, prompting calls for military action against Meng Hai Gong. Pei Ju visits the ailing Dou Qing, whose condition has worsened, and learns from Dou Ting that the imperial physicians predict he has only days left to live. Pei Ju offers support to Dou Ting before heading to the palace.

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