Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the political stagnation in Jiangdu, surrounded by powerful warlords, leaving officials idle. Prime Minister Yu Shi Ji, sidelined by the ruling Yan Wang, grows disheartened and spends his days in isolation. His second son, Yu Xi, visits him, and Yu Shi Ji reveals a plan for Yu Xi to seek refuge with Zhang Xuan in Donghai County, believing it to be a safer option. Yu Shi Ji expresses his foresight in protecting his family and shares his wealth with Yu Xi to present to Zhang Xuan. Meanwhile, General Li Jing, an old Sui general stationed at Lushui Granary, remains unaffected by the chaos in Hebei. He receives a messenger, Wu Shi Yi, sent by Li Yuan to persuade him to surrender, but Li Jing's disdain for the Tang King complicates matters.

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