Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Wen Yan Bo visits his brother Wen Da Ya, who is the Yellow Gate Minister, at his home. They celebrate Wen Yan Bo's recent promotion while discussing the political situation, including the impending threat from the Turks and the negotiations for a ceasefire. Wen Yan Bo learns that the Turks are planning an attack on Bingzhou and that the lead negotiator for the Tang side is Chen Shuda. Wen Da Ya expresses his concerns about the future, reflecting on the differing opinions in Chang'an regarding the unification of the Sui and Tang. After their conversation, Wen Yan Bo departs, taking precautions due to a recent assassination attempt on an envoy. He meets with Gao Jin from the Intelligence Office, who informs him about suspicious activities related to Wang Shi Chong's intelligence network that could jeopardize the negotiations. As Wen Yan Bo arrives at the guesthouse, he is alerted to potential surveillance by unidentified individuals, prompting him to heighten security measures for the delegation.

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