Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Pei Ju expresses dissatisfaction with Cui Wen Xiang, his granddaughter's fiancé, due to his arrogance and lack of political awareness, despite needing the Cui Family's connections. Cui Zhao, eager for his son to gain a governorship, discusses recent events in Hebei, particularly the Bohai Society incident, revealing his ambitions against Zhang Xuan. Pei Ju, wary of Cui Zhao's narrow-mindedness, advises caution. Meanwhile, Yu Shi Ji observes the declining morale of the cavalry and discusses the Emperor's erratic behavior with his son, Yu Xi. They learn of rumors regarding Zhang Xuan's actions against the Bohai Society, which Yu Shi Ji dismisses. The chapter concludes with Yu Shi Ji visiting Yang Tan, who confronts him about potential hidden information regarding military reports.

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