Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Jian Cheng faces a dire situation as he awaits grain ships that never arrive, realizing they have been misdirected back to Hedong County due to Wei Wen Tong's deception. With his army running low on supplies and the Sui army having requisitioned grain from the counties, he consults with Wei Zheng, who suggests abandoning Hedong County and focusing on eliminating Liu Wuzhou instead. Li Jian Cheng reluctantly agrees, feeling frustrated by the turn of events. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan arrives in Hedong County and learns of Li Jian Cheng's retreat, leading to a meeting with Wei Wen Tong and Du Ruhui, solidifying their alliance against the Tang army.

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