Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter details the aftermath of a significant battle where the Sui army achieved a decisive victory, capturing nearly 20,000 enemies and suffering minimal casualties. However, the escape of Meng Hai Gong and his son remains a major regret for Zhang Xuan, who is focused on establishing a rapid transit route. He captures enemy strategist Han Zhi Shui, who had plotted against his family, and orders his execution. Zhang Xuan then learns about the acquisition of Khitan war horses from Silla and appoints Wu Ying Qin, a former subordinate of Meng Hai Gong, as a military officer to investigate further. Meanwhile, Meng Hai Gong and his son retreat to a secret lair in Qiao County, where they discuss their future plans, ultimately deciding to head to Jiangnan to regroup and avoid confrontation with Zhang Xuan.

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