Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan doubts the effectiveness of Du Fuwei's army, which, despite its numbers, lacks training and experience compared to the Sui army. He prepares his troops for siege warfare while urging Du Fuwei to surrender. Meanwhile, Du Fuwei fortifies his defenses and seeks assistance from the Tang court, emphasizing the importance of training and food supplies. When a letter from Zhang Xuan arrives, Du Fuwei dismisses it, leading to a confrontation with Sui envoy Lu Han. Despite tensions, Du Fuwei refrains from harming Lu Han due to the principle of respecting envoys. As the Sui army works to clear the Fei River for larger ships, Zhang Xuan learns of Du Fuwei's rejection and humiliation of Lu Han, confirming his expectations of Du Fuwei's stubbornness.

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