Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the excitement and pride among the Sui people following their army's successful capture of the Liaodong Peninsula and Beishe City, which reignited national spirit after previous losses. In Zhongdu and Chang'an, scholars celebrated the victory, viewing it as a unifying triumph. Zhang Xuan, a key figure in the campaign, leads officials to inspect the newly acquired territory, where they discuss the management of captured soldiers and the strategic importance of the region. Concerns arise about the Khitan forces threatening Liu City, but Zhang Xuan reassures his companions that they are prepared for any potential Goguryeo retaliation, emphasizing their focus on the Goguryeo threat rather than the Khitan.

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