Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Lu Han arrives at Zhang Xuan's side, expressing his frustration over a failed mission to deliver a message to Du Fuwei, who destroyed the letter and threatened his life. Zhang Xuan reassures him that the failure was expected and instructs him to rest. Meanwhile, preparations for the siege of He Fei are underway, with Zhang Xuan planning to attack within five days due to dwindling supplies for the Sui troops. Shipbuilders construct armored warships to withstand enemy attacks. Qin Yong, a young general, struggles during training but is encouraged by Zhang Xuan to reflect on his performance. As the Sui army continues to harass the defenders of He Fei, Zhang Xuan gathers his generals to discuss the battle plan, highlighting the importance of three special ships for the upcoming siege.

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