Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Wei Wen Tong, a general of the Sui Dynasty, receives shocking news of the Emperor's assassination and the collapse of the dynasty, leading him to feel deep humiliation for serving the Yu Wen family. Despite being urged to surrender to the Wagang forces, he decides to defend Luokou Warehouse. His deputy, Zhou Yan, questions the feasibility of continuing the defense due to their dwindling numbers and lack of support from Prince Xun, who has previously ignored Wei's requests for help. Unexpectedly, the Wagang army retreats, prompting Wei to investigate. He discovers that Prince Xun has arrived with reinforcements, claiming his presence forced the Wagang to retreat. However, Wei is ordered to leave Luokou Warehouse and defend Yangwu County instead, which he reluctantly accepts, feeling robbed of his hard-earned credit. Shortly after Wei departs, Minister Wei Jin arrives with additional troops, questioning Prince Xun's claims about the defense of Luokou Warehouse.

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