Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan reviews a military report detailing troop handovers and a grain crisis in Jiang Du, along with Chen Leng's suggestion to appoint Li Qing Ming as the county magistrate. Concerned about these issues, he discusses them with Su Wei, who proposes a plan to establish the Huainan Ministerial Office, separating Jiang Du from Lu Zhuo's control while still allowing Lu Zhuo to maintain his dignity. Zhang Xuan agrees to the plan and issues decrees to implement it. Li Qing Ming, unexpectedly appointed to Jiang Du, reflects on his aspirations and the challenges ahead. During a meeting with Zhang Xuan, they discuss the complexities of governing Jiang Du, with Li Qing Ming proposing to control commerce through transportation to restore prosperity. Zhang Xuan expresses confidence in Li Qing Ming's abilities and emphasizes the importance of addressing external threats to Jiang Du's stability.

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