Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

King Qin Li Shi Min, furious over the destruction of another fleet and the loss of soldiers, confronts his father, Emperor Li Yuan, about the military setbacks in Xi Yang County. Despite his concerns, the Emperor reveals a new iron ore discovery that alters their strategy, prioritizing Bingzhou over Xi Yang County. Li Shi Min feels frustrated and disappointed by this shift, believing it undermines the importance of Jingzhou. Liu Wenjing explains that the Emperor's decision is influenced by pressure from the Guan Long nobility, who fear losing their estates if Bingzhou falls. They plan to forge weapons and mint coins in Xiangyang County to avoid transport issues, but Li Shi Min doubts this strategy, feeling that a compromise with Wang Shi Chong is necessary. He is summoned back to the Imperial Study, indicating further developments are imminent.

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