Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan is deeply concerned about the unexpected military strength of the Bohai Army, which disrupts his plans. He discusses with Fang Xuan Ling the implications of Guo Xuan's deployment and the potential for Luo Yi to occupy Youzhou instead of being a pawn of Bohai. Zhang Xuan decides to lead a cavalry attack against the Bohai Army's stronghold to prevent their advance into Zhuojun, despite uncertainties about their exact location. He sends cavalry to deliver a message to Dou Jiande, who realizes Zhang Xuan's intentions to attack the Bohai Army. Dou Jiande provides Zhang Xuan with the location of the Bohai Army's stronghold in Gonggao County. Upon arriving, Zhang Xuan formulates a plan to feign an attack to capture key figures within the Bohai Society's manor, aiming to force the Bohai Army to retreat.

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