Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

In Northwest Alley, as the New Year approaches, families are busy preparing for the festivities. A young woman, concerned for her son A Hu climbing a tree, is startled by her husband Wang Jing Xuan's return with sheep and rice. He reveals he has enlisted in the army, which shocks her, especially since she is pregnant. Despite her fears for his safety, Wang Jing Xuan expresses his desire to secure a better future for their family. After an emotional exchange, she supports his decision, and he plans to take them to her family's home before reporting for duty. Meanwhile, enlistment surges in the region, with thousands signing up for the army, prompting urgent training preparations. Wang Jing Xuan becomes a squad leader, establishing strict rules for his new recruits. On New Year's Eve, a young gentleman from the Huang family arrives in Jiang Du to secure raw iron supplies, amidst rumors about General Zhang's political standing. He reassures his uncle about the general's loyalty and inquires about the family's iron stock.

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