Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Wang Bodang interrogates a sentinel about a fire that broke out in the camp, suspecting arson rather than supernatural causes. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan prepares to confront the Tang army with a strategic discussion on whether to attack Tumen Pass or directly assault Li Shu Liang's forces. As night falls, Zhang Ru Bin's vanguard arrives in Xianyu County, where they are met by the county magistrate and provided with provisions. However, unbeknownst to them, the Sui army has laid a trap, and local soldiers report that the guards at the north city gate are drunk, allowing Su Dingfang and his troops to prepare for an ambush.

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