Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the political tension surrounding the war in Liaodong, with Emperor Yang Guang remaining silent despite the turmoil. Yang Wang Yang Tan seeks his grandfather's guidance on the situation, particularly regarding Zhang Xuan's actions against Gao Kai Dao. Yang Guang reveals that Gao Kai Dao has ties to Goguryeo, complicating the conflict. The Emperor expresses regret for not having dealt with Goguryeo earlier and orders silence among court officials about the war. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan, back from Liaodong, enjoys a boat trip with his family but is interrupted by news of a Goguryeo envoy seeking to negotiate, indicating that Goguryeo is attempting to influence the court against him. Zhang Xuan prepares to confront this challenge strategically.

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