Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

In the chapter, Jing Li and his companions discuss the impending threat of a large enemy force. Jing Li suggests evacuating vulnerable civilians to Aoi while they prepare to defend themselves. However, they face skepticism from civil affairs leaders Lv Hui Qing and Zhang Dun. Amidst the chaos, they realize that Jing Li's combat assistant, Jing Ping, is missing. Zhao Zong Jing learns of a person claiming to be the General of the Western Expedition, leading to the discovery of Murong Qing Chen in prison. Once freed, Murong Qing Chen asserts his authority with a royal decree, much to Zhao Zong Jing's chagrin. As they strategize, Murong Qing Chen proposes targeting the enemy's water supply to hinder their advance, but the others are hesitant due to the sacred nature of the Karez wells, vital for survival in the harsh Western Regions. Murong Qing Chen dismisses their concerns about divine retribution, emphasizing the need to act decisively against their enemy.

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