Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the Bohai Society's control over Hejian County, which serves as a temporary base rather than a developed city. Gao Hui returns from a trip to report on the Wagang Army's progress and is dismayed by the lax discipline among the Bohai Society's troops, evidenced by the numerous brothels in the county. Upon meeting her brother, Gao Lie, she learns of troubling news regarding Dou Jiande's kidnapped family, which could destabilize their control over him. Gao Hui realizes that the Bohai Society's internal conflicts and her brother's shortsightedness are contributing to their weakening position against Zhang Xuan, who is forming alliances that threaten their power. The chapter concludes with Gao Hui's disappointment in her brother's leadership and the precarious situation they face.

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