Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Yu Wei Ming, the son of craftsman Yu Jun, meets Gao Jin, a military officer connected to his family. They discuss the political turmoil in Chang'an following the defeat of the Prince of Yong'an, Li Xiao Ji, and the implications of Song Jin Gang's rebellion. Yu Wei Ming reveals that the Du Gu family may have secretly supported Song Jin Gang, raising concerns about the stability of the Li dynasty. Gao Jin learns that Yu Jun has successfully negotiated to acquire the Qing Yun tavern from the Du family, which will aid in intelligence gathering. Meanwhile, Emperor Li Yuan grapples with the fallout from military defeats and growing tensions with Crown Prince Jian Cheng, who has taken actions contrary to the emperor's plans, leading to a rift between them.

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