Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Lv Ping informs his brother Lv Fei that Qi Wang is leading a large army in Yi Yang and requests their cooperation in providing intelligence and coordinating with the Sui army. Lv Ping devises a plan to gain favor with the Sui army and heads to speak with General Lin Zheng Biao, who is currently distracted by courtesans. During their conversation, they discuss the potential for a power shift among the brothers, with speculation about who might be named the new First Son. Lv Ping subtly encourages Lin Zheng Biao's ambitions while sowing discord among the brothers. Meanwhile, Li Shi Min, concerned about the Tang army's delayed movements and the Sui army's advances, contemplates the strategic implications of their actions as he receives news that Lin Shi Hong's son is coming as an envoy.

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