Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the arrival of the third batch of Sui warships at Pengze County, with nearly 500 military ships and 30,000 naval troops preparing for a decisive battle against the enemy's navy, led by Lin Shi Hong. Commander Zhang Xuan presents the battle plan, highlighting the enemy's stronghold at Qigong Island and their naval forces. The Sui army mobilizes 50,000 troops to dig a five-mile channel to facilitate movement of smaller boats, completing the task in three days. As the Sui forces position themselves, General Lai Hu Er emphasizes the need for careful strategy, aware of the enemy's defenses and potential traps. A captured enemy scout ship provides intelligence, prompting Lai Hu Er to enhance interception efforts at the lake entrance. Meanwhile, a stealthy fleet approaches Qigong Island from the southeast, aiming to exploit a gap in the enemy's defenses. The chapter ends with the fleet successfully reaching a hidden location near Qigong Island, ready to report back to Lai Hu Er.

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