Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

In Chen Liu County, activity resumes at the northern warehouse after five days of silence. Gao Hui, leader of the Bohai Society, arrives to discuss the urgent transport of goods, fearing government scrutiny. Despite calm reports from subordinates, she insists on immediate action due to a temporary relaxation of inspections for the Empress Dowager's birthday. The warehouse staff disguises their cargo as tea leaves and prepares to move north. Meanwhile, Liu Lan Cheng, observing from a tavern, sends a subordinate for intelligence and learns from informant Wang Shun that the convoy will depart soon. As the convoy sets off, Liu Lan Cheng follows discreetly, disguising himself as a mountain farmer. He manages to gain the trust of the convoy leader, Jiang, and works diligently, all while secretly marking paths for his team to follow. After several days of travel, they successfully bribe checkpoints and transport five hundred sets of armor without inspection. Liu Lan Cheng realizes the convoy is heading to Lang Mountain, where Liu Hei Tu's army is located. He sends a crucial message to his team, indicating the location of the army.

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