This chapter opens with a discussion between the two generals, one of whom is a member of the Ming dynasty. The other is a general from the Qing dynasty, who is also concerned about the peace between the Ming and Qing dynasties. He is worried that if the two sides fail to reach an agreement, the peace will be lost, and he will lose his position as commander of the guangdong army. The two men discuss the situation in the west and how the situation is different from that in the east. The general says that if there were no commander in the huangdaodong, the king would transfer guangting sun to the zhudong, which would solve the problems of the west. He explains that he was injured by zezhi's trickery in order to help guangtong, and that by sending him home, he will be able to openly help zhicheng. He also explains that zicheng can easily return to the west when he needs the status of commander wu. .