Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Huang Tai Di instructs Wei Jin to focus on the mission against the Wagang Army. In a military council, Yang Qing reveals that the Wagang Army has around 100,000 troops, with a two-front battle presenting an opportunity for attack. He identifies the Wagang Army's weakness: their leaders are weak, and their generals fight independently. Wei Jin agrees to Yang Qing's plan to strike separately and annihilate the Wagang Army within ten days. Later, Du Ru Hui expresses concern about a potential conspiracy by Wang Shi Chong to eliminate Wei Jin. Wei Jin dismisses these worries, focusing instead on his military duties. Du Ru Hui is torn between supporting Zhang Xuan or Li Shi Min, feeling pressure to make a significant decision about his future. The next day, the Sui army splits into three routes to attack the Wagang forces, but Du Ru Hui remains suspicious about the intelligence received, sensing something is amiss.

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