Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

In a refined room, young scholars from prestigious families, including Lu Han, Cui Guang Ping, Cui Guang Lin, and Li Zhao Xi, discuss the impending naval attack on the Liaodong Peninsula, signaling a potential war with Goguryeo. Lu Han shares insights about the political situation, while the group eagerly anticipates news about the upcoming imperial examination, which promises fair competition for candidates from all backgrounds. Meanwhile, the Sui army, led by Lai Hu Er, prepares for the assault with over three hundred warships and twenty-three thousand soldiers, strategizing their landing to avoid heavily fortified areas. The narrative shifts to Wang Ren Shou, a capable general familiar with the landing spots, as he leads a small contingent towards the shore under the cover of night, filled with anticipation and anxiety about potential ambushes.

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