Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Gao Shi Da has maintained control over Pingyuan County for nearly five years by implementing military settlements that stabilize the local populace. Despite a previous alliance with Dou Jiande to attack Qingzhou, Gao Shi Da has not taken significant action against Zhang Xuan, who is now poised to strike. Zhang Xuan, having captured Lu Jiao Fort with minimal resistance, learns about the garrison situation in Pingyuan and Ande Counties. He plans to regroup his forces to advance further. Meanwhile, Gao Shi Da is engaged in a standoff with Dou Jiande over Gonggao County, which both claim. As tensions rise, news arrives that Zhang Xuan has captured southern Pingyuan County, prompting Gao Shi Da to consider retreating and seeking reconciliation with Dou Jiande.

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