Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan expresses gratitude towards Pei Ju for helping him with Lu Zhuo's departure, leading to a respectful relationship. Pei Ju shares insights about historical power struggles in Hebei and Guanzhong, emphasizing their significance for future conflicts. Zhang Xuan admires Pei Ju's wisdom and acknowledges his potential future success is due to Pei Ju's guidance. Meanwhile, tensions rise between Pei Ren Ji and military supervisor Xiao Huai Rang, culminating in a violent confrontation where Pei Ren Ji kills Xiao Huai Rang after receiving a demotion. He then proposes to his generals that they join him in surrendering to Wagang, offering them a choice to stay or leave. As the generals deliberate, Jia Wu Ben decides to return to Qingzhou, seeking to escape the chaos.

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