Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Qing Ming and Inspector General Wang Cong arrived at Jiang Du, announcing the regent's decree to establish the Huai Nan Shang Shu Xing Tai, with Lu Zhuo as the first Shang Shu, Lai Hu Er as the caretaker of Jiang Du, and Li Qing Ming as Chang Shi. Lu Zhuo was initially discontented with his downgraded official position but was overjoyed when he was appointed as the Shang Shu of the Xing Tai. Li Qing Ming and Lai Hu Er discussed their plan to pressure Jiang Nan to release grain and provoke a fallout between Meng Hai Gong and Jiang Nan. Li Qing Ming suggested sending someone to Kuaiji County to probe Meng Hai Gong's true intentions. Meanwhile, Meng Hai Gong was given a piece of white jade with an inscription that he believed was a heavenly omen, signifying his destiny to become a great ruler. He showcased the jade to the entire city, revealing his ambition to claim the throne. Li Qing Ming and Lai Hu Er laughed at the plan's success, and Li Qing Ming arranged the next steps. Meng Hai Gong's brother, Meng Xi De, was killed by pursuers on his way back to Kuaiji County, with a message warning Meng Hai Gong to stop playing with heaven's will and omens.

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