Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Meng Hai Gong's army is camped with low morale as they prepare for a battle against Zhang Xuan, who is determined to defend Qingzhou. Meng Hai Gong is anxious about a potential traitor among his ranks after a logistics convoy was easily breached by the Sui army. His son, Meng Yi, reports that General Zhao Shi De was absent during the attack, raising Meng Hai Gong's suspicions about the military strategist Han Zhi Shui, who had previously acted without informing him. Tensions rise as Meng Hai Gong confronts Han Zhi Shui about his secretive actions, particularly an assassination attempt on Zhang Xuan's family that failed. As they argue, the Sui army launches a surprise attack with fire arrows, throwing Meng Hai Gong's camp into chaos and preventing his soldiers from resting.

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