Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter details the aftermath of Liu Heita's death, leading to the surrender of many bandits and a purge of the Bohai Society by Zhang Xuan, who executed key leaders and offered bounties for Gao Hui. The Sui army mobilized for a campaign in Jiangnan, establishing strongholds and preparing for war. Meanwhile, Xiao Xiang, the self-proclaimed King of Liang, faced internal challenges with a poorly equipped army and external threats from Lin Shihong and the advancing Sui forces. As tensions rose, Zhang Xuan's envoy, Ling Jing, arrived in Jiangling, warning Xiao Xiang of an impending disaster from the Tang army. Xiao Xiang contemplated the implications of this warning and resolved to destroy a Bohai Society iron mine, viewing it as a test of his commitment to an alliance with Zhang Xuan.

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