Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan and Du Ruhui discuss strategies to prevent Du Fuwei's potential rebellion, considering using war captives as informants and relying on the local gentry for monitoring. They meet Huang You, the head of the Huang family, and his grandson Lu Wenzhu, who are anxious about their past connections to Du Fuwei. Zhang Xuan reassures them about their past actions and emphasizes the importance of resuming mining operations in Liyang County for military supplies. Huang You confirms that the government mines can be quickly restored with sufficient labor from captured war prisoners. Zhang Xuan expresses concern about Du Fuwei's possible return, and Huang You agrees to mobilize the gentry to maintain stability and prevent any grassroots recruitment by Du Fuwei.

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