Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Su Dingfang's thirty thousand troops were stationed in Jixian, awaiting the transport of military provisions to Anle County to avoid food supply pressure. Zhang Xuan, observing the troops' training, emphasized the importance of involving commoners in fortress construction to foster local defense enthusiasm. He received urgent news from Fang Xuan Ling about the Turkic cavalry's potential hiding in Beihai County, prompting Zhang Xuan to reflect on the Turkic forces' long-term plans to attack Northern Sui. Meanwhile, Beihai County thrived under Zhang Xuan's management, becoming a leading center for livestock and shipbuilding. The county magistrate, Zhao Shu, was revered for his efforts, and upon learning of a secret mission from Ling Jing and Liu Lan Cheng, he promptly offered assistance.

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