Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the dire situation of Meng Hai Gong and his troops as they march northward through Pengcheng County, facing obstacles and dwindling morale. Meng Hai Gong reflects on his past victories and the rapid decline of his forces due to the indulgence of his generals. His son, Meng Yi, expresses concern about their strategy, revealing that the military strategist, Han Zhi Shui, is plotting an assassination against Pei Xingyan's family. After a surprise attack by Pei Xingyan's cavalry on Meng Hai Gong's supply convoy, chaos ensues, leading to significant losses. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan learns of the assassination attempt on his family and strategizes to exhaust Meng Hai Gong's forces without direct confrontation. The chapter ends with Zhang Xuan planning to harass the enemy instead of launching further surprise attacks.

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