Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zheng Yan, the magistrate of Xinxiang County, visits the Sui army's camp to negotiate on behalf of Xu Shiji. He meets General Zhang Xuan, who welcomes Zheng's proposal for the Zheng family to assist in disaster relief efforts for famine victims. Zhang agrees to Zheng's request to ensure the safety of Xu Shiji's soldiers' families during their surrender. As dawn breaks, Xu Shiji and his troops surrender to Zhang Xuan, who promises fair treatment and cooperation. Meanwhile, in Jiangdu Palace, Pei Ju is summoned to the emperor's study, where discussions revolve around the disaster relief efforts in Qingzhou and military movements, particularly concerning Zhang Xuan's actions against bandits.

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