Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter discusses the influx of refugees from Qinghe County to Gaotang County, drawn by Zhang Xuan's reputation for stability and protection. Despite the ongoing wheat harvest, many elderly, women, and children migrate first, while young men remain to harvest. Zhang Xuan emphasizes the importance of population over land and suggests a land redistribution plan to accommodate the newcomers. He also converses with Li Jing about the Bohai Society's influence in Hebei, deciding to let them remain for strategic reasons, believing their presence serves his interests. Zhang Xuan plans to return to Qi County to address issues in Qingzhou and issues a directive to restrict communication from the area.

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