Dao Lord.

Summary

Niu You Dao discusses his strategic plans with Hua Yi Nan Zi, revealing his intent to confront the court due to impending threats and opportunities. He outlines several reasons for his urgency, including the need to act before the court fully prepares against him and to leverage the current military situation. Meanwhile, Shang Chao Zong and his advisors plot a provocation against the Ding Zhou garrison to justify military action. They devise a plan involving a merchant caravan to lure the soldiers, ensuring a pretext for retaliation. However, they receive unexpected news that the Dao Master has canceled a planned move to the capital, leaving them puzzled about the implications and their next steps.

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