Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan's army is stationed in Hejian County, focusing on stabilizing Hebei after defeating local threats. The Qingzhou army hunts down remaining bandits, gaining support from officials and citizens. Inspector Song Zheng Ben reports on corrupt officials, suggesting a cautious approach to avoid destabilizing the region. Zhang Xuan decides to punish a corrupt magistrate under a different pretext to deter others while calming public anger. He receives urgent letters, including one from Wen Yan Bo, a talented individual seeking to ally with him. Zhang Xuan plans to recruit talents and considers establishing a Talent Recruitment Hall. He orders troops to advance towards Gu'an County, which is crucial for their strategy. Meanwhile, Luo Yi's forces are caught off guard as the Qingzhou army surrounds Gu'an County, leading to a desperate situation for the defenders.

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