Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Gou Ya and Zhao Shu discover a letter from Zhao Shi Mai revealing the Gao Jia family's past alliance against Emperor Taizong. The letter indicates that Zhao Shi Mai had a document to coerce generals into submission but failed to deliver it, leading to disastrous consequences for Fu Bi and the Qi Ying Society. Fo Yin, who was supposed to deliver the letter, chose to hide it for self-protection. As time passed, the situation shifted, and the Qi Ying Society's power waned. Gou Ya and Zhao Shu reflect on how the failure to act on the letter's information allowed Fu Bi to escape punishment, while they express frustration over Fo Yin's inaction. They conclude that finding and destroying the alliance document is crucial to prevent further trouble, especially for Zhao Shu's family, whose members are implicated in the alliance. Zhao Shu contemplates using the situation to avoid an unwanted marriage to his cousin, discussing strategies with Gou Ya and Cao Ping. Ultimately, they set out to find the document but discover it has vanished.

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