Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Dou Jiande reveals that Liu Heita is gaining support from the Tang Dynasty to eliminate Liu Wuzhou and plans to occupy Youzhou and Liaodong, indicating he has a strong cavalry presence. Zhang Xuan learns that Gao Hui, who is married to Liu Heita, could lead them to Liu Heita's location. Zhang Xuan orders an investigation into Liu Heita and discusses the shortage of pig iron affecting military recruitment. Meanwhile, Wang Shi Chong is plotting to usurp the throne, having gained significant power and sidelined opposing generals. He discusses strategies with his aides to eliminate generals Yu Wen Chengdu and Zhang Zhen Zhou. Yu Wen Chengdu feels sidelined and realizes the dangers posed by Wang Shi Chong's ambitions, as ominous signs and prophecies emerge in Luo Yang.

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