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Summary

The palace corridors were quiet as Qin Gui was summoned by Zhou Yong, who revealed that Prince Wu had been injured while defending Zhenjiang, which had now fallen. Zhou Yong expressed despair over the situation, fearing betrayal within the capital. Qin Gui proposed peace negotiations with the Jurchens to preserve the Wu Dynasty, suggesting ceding land to buy time for recovery. Zhou Yong was initially hesitant, fearing the Jurchens' ruthlessness, but Qin Gui reassured him that as long as Zhou Yong remained free, there was hope. They discussed the importance of the crown prince's safety and the need for strategic action to prevent further losses.

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