The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

In Chapter 89, Yan Ling County Magistrate Pei Zhan acknowledges Zhao Hong Run's royal status, leading to a formal bow. Zhao learns that Wei Kingdom has lost six cities to the Chu army, not just three as previously thought. He instructs officials to document the names of fallen heroes and emphasizes the urgency of repelling the Chu army. The defense of Yan Ling is led by Wu Wei Chen Shi, who reports over eleven thousand soldiers and a hundred thousand citizens, mostly refugees. Zhao is aware of the Chu army's strength and the delay of reinforcements from Jun Shui Camp, raising concerns about Yan Ling's defense. He reassures the officials, recalling their previous resilience, but acknowledges the growing threat from the Chu forces.

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