Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Pei Xingyan and Luo Shi Xin lead the four armies attacking Nakahara, while Li Jing, with 10,000 troops, is tasked with capturing Dongjun and the Wagang Army's stronghold. Despite the apparent simplicity of his mission, Li Jing faces challenges, particularly from Yang Qing's approaching army of 20,000. He receives orders from Commander Zhang Xuan to annihilate Yang Qing's forces, motivated by personal vengeance for Zhang Xu Tuo's death. Li Jing learns that Cheng Yaojin, a cunning officer, is stationed at Wagangzhai and sends a messenger, Li Zhou, to communicate with him. Cheng Yaojin, known for his vices, has become reckless but is still considered capable. He devises a plan to deal with Yang Qing, leveraging the latter's greed. Yang Qing, eager for wealth, leads his troops to Wagang Mountain, seeking to confront Cheng Yaojin, who ultimately agrees to surrender under specific conditions. The chapter sets the stage for a strategic confrontation driven by personal motives and the complexities of loyalty and ambition.

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