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Summary

The situation in Shandong is dire, marked by starvation and chaos following the battle at Daming Prefecture. Over 200,000 Han troops sent by Wan Yan Chang have devastated local order, leading to widespread suffering among the populace. The Yellow River has flooded multiple times, exacerbating the crisis. Skirmishes for food have intensified, with Zhu Biao and Wang Shan Yue's forces attacking Han armies, leading to their disbandment. Wan Yan Chang dispatched General Gao Zong Bao with 40,000 troops to confront the black flags of Liangshan, but they suffered a significant defeat. As winter sets in, Zhu Biao and Liu Cheng Zong gain control of Shandong. Wan Yan Chang contemplates a large mobilization of troops, but Jurchen general Shuliesu urges for a more strategic approach, emphasizing the need for elite forces to effectively combat the black flags.

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