Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Fang Xuan Ling dismisses the Empress Dowager's decree as a fake and discusses terms with Cui Zhao, revealing three harsh conditions for negotiation. Zhang Xuan is preoccupied with the potential threat from Li Jian Cheng's army but receives urgent news that Wei Wen Tong and Du Ru Hui are coming to aid him, which lifts his spirits. Meanwhile, Yu Wen Hua Ji and his allies debate the conditions proposed by Zhang Xuan, with Yu Wen Hua Ji initially refusing to comply. However, Yu Wen Zhi Ji suggests accepting the conditions to secure supplies for their army, leading to a conflict of opinions between the brothers.

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