Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Shu Liang's army arrives at Tu Men Pass, where Qu Tu Tong expresses concern over the enemy's retreat without battle, suspecting a trap. Li Shu Liang reveals a royal decree ordering the capture of Youzhou and Jingxing before winter, indicating the Tang Wang's urgency due to the rise of the new Sui. Qu Tu Tong is tasked with defending Tu Men Pass while Li Shu Liang leads a march towards Youzhou. Meanwhile, Li Jian Cheng, stationed at Jingxing, worries about food logistics and the risk of ambush as he reflects on the lack of intelligence from Youzhou. After discussing with Zhang Gong Jin, he learns of an urgent message from Youzhou indicating that Luo Yi is attacking the Lu Shui granary and requests reinforcements. This prompts Li Jian Cheng to mobilize his troops towards Tu Men Pass, seeking to respond to the escalating situation.

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