Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Yuan Tai Zuo leaves the grand hall in anger after a confrontation with Gao Yuan and Quan Huan, revealing tensions regarding military strategy and alliances. Gao Yuan expresses frustration at Yuan Tai Zuo's arrogance, while Quan Huan advises patience in dealing with him. Yuan Tai Zuo, feeling threatened by Gao Yuan's intentions, meets with Gao Lie, who seeks to escape Goguryeo. Yuan Tai Zuo manipulates the situation, offering to protect Gao Lie in exchange for an assassination of Quan Huan. Despite his reservations, Gao Lie reluctantly agrees to the plan. The chapter culminates in an assassination attempt on Quan Huan, who is struck by a poisoned arrow, leading to chaos among his guards.

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