Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Yu Shi Nan, a man of integrity, shifts his strategy to wait for the results of Qian Chang Ping's inquiries, unaware that Qian has been captured. He visits Beihai County with Wei Yun Qi, witnessing its prosperity, including the cultivation of wild peas for food aid. Wei Yun Qi explains the local government's initiatives under General Zhang, who defies the Ministry of War's orders to promote livestock and agriculture. They meet a shepherd who shares his family's success in land ownership due to military service, reflecting the county's unique system. Wei Yun Qi reveals General Zhang's vision to democratize education and reduce the gentry's power. Yu Shi Nan is impressed and receives a letter from Zhang inviting him to stay in Qingzhou, but he declines for now. Shortly after, Yu Shi Nan returns to Jiang Du, concluding his investigation into Zhang Xuan's dealings. Zhang Xuan successfully negotiates the release of key figures from the Bohai Society, solidifying his control over Qingzhou, but this creates tension with the court as he seeks his own path.

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