Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Li Shi Min and his cavalry arrived in Chang'an, where Li Yuan expressed concern over Zhang Xuan's alliance with Wang Shi Chong against Wa Gang. Li Yuan aimed to eliminate Liang Shi Du but recognized the complexities of the Turkic problem. In a meeting with high-ranking officials, Li Shi Min learned about Zhang Xuan's strategic movements in the Central Plains, including the division of Sui forces into four routes. Li Jian Cheng proposed a plan to secure Nanyang and Xiangyang, while Li Yuan emphasized the need for troops despite their current limitations. Li Shi Min was appointed Grand Marshal of the Eastern Expedition, tasked with leading an attack against bandits, marking a strategic shift for the Tang Dynasty towards the Central Plains.

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