Dao Lord.

Summary

Luo Zhao, returning from a failed eastern expedition, reflects on his crushed ambitions and the heavy losses endured by the Song army, including 180,000 casualties in three assaults on Yanjing. Realizing Meng Shan Ming's strategy to provoke retaliation and exhaust resources, he orders a retreat. The Nanzhou cavalry harass the retreating Song forces, causing further anxiety and casualties. Meanwhile, in the imperial study, news of the Song army's withdrawal brings relief to the emperor and ministers, though concerns linger about Luo Zhao's strength and Meng Shan Ming's aggressive tactics.

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