Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Dou Jiande and Ling Jing were surprised by the arrival of Fang Yan Shou, an envoy from Zhang Xuan, who proposed an alliance to eliminate Gao Shi Da. Fang Yan Shou revealed that Zhang Xuan remembered their past bond and emphasized the threat posed by Pingyuan County to Beihai. He offered to rescue Dou Jiande's wife and children, which greatly pleased Dou Jiande. However, he expressed concern about becoming Zhang Xuan's next target after Gao Shi Da's defeat. Ling Jing suggested that Zhang Xuan's strategy involved weakening Dou Jiande's ties to Bohai, hinting that Dou Jiande should continue cooperating with Bohai while accepting Zhang Xuan's proposal to deal with Gao Shi Da. The chapter also described the historical significance of Ye City and the current political dynamics in Hebei, where the Bohai Association remains a powerful force.

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