Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan halts his military operations in Bingzhou after capturing West Gu Pass, focusing instead on stabilizing Hebei and Youzhou. Fang Xuan Ling arrives with stonemasons to fortify Shiai County into a military stronghold. During their conversation, they discuss the threat from Goguryeo, which has seized Huilong Town, indicating their ambition to exploit the Sui's instability. Meanwhile, negotiations between Li Yuan's envoy and the Sui army lead to an agreement to maintain the current borders for a year and resolve the status of Tang prisoners. Zhang Xuan oversees the construction of the Anyang Palace and a new city, aimed at addressing overpopulation and providing better living conditions for officials. As the construction progresses, Zhang Xuan plans to assign an important task to Deputy Minister Li Chun.

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