Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter details the urgent preparations of the Yu Wen brothers as they plan a coup in Jiang Du amidst food shortages and the potential threat from Zhang Xuan's army. Yu Wen Hua Ji receives alarming news from Cui Zhao that all Hebei officials have fled, indicating their plan may have been leaked. In response, he imposes martial law and seals the city gates to prevent any escape. Meanwhile, officials trapped in the Jiang Du Palace speculate about the coup, fearing for their safety. Yan Wang Yang Tan, aware of the impending danger, struggles to communicate with the inner palace due to heightened security. The chapter concludes with the arrival of Du Gu Sheng, an upright general, who questions the unusual military presence at the palace gates, unaware of the coup's details.

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