Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Shi Min rushes into Pei Ji's study to warn him that the emperor intends to kill his father, Li Yuan. Pei Ji realizes the urgency of the situation, especially after learning about a suspicious birthday banquet hosted by Wang Wei. Li Yuan is hesitant to act, fearing that the Wuchuan Prefecture isn't ready to support him. Pei Ji insists that fleeing is not an option, and Li Shi Min urges his father to take decisive action. Meanwhile, Kang Qiao Li, a representative of the Turkic Shibi Khan, arrives to offer military support to Li Yuan, but Li Yuan is cautious about becoming a puppet. He proposes to purchase warhorses from the Turks to secure their support without compromising his independence.

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