Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

As night fell, Liu Lan Cheng and a cavalry unit arrived at Zhongdu, using a rare golden token to gain access. This token allowed for urgent mobilization of the Inner Guard Army, which had recently been established in a renovated camp. Meanwhile, the Fen Yang Tavern, seemingly a regular establishment, served as an intelligence hub for Wang Shi Chong. He monitored the conflict between the Northern Sui and Turkic armies, hoping for the Sui's downfall. Zheng Ting, the tavern's manager and a military officer, received orders to incite panic regarding the Turkic army's movements. However, when the army surrounded the tavern, Zheng Ting attempted to escape but was killed, leading to the capture of his intelligence network by Liu Lan Cheng's forces. Reports detailing the intelligence operations were swiftly compiled, revealing the reasons behind a spike in grain prices, prompting discussions among officials about government control over essential goods to prevent future turmoil.

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