Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

In the early morning, a fleet of 100 large ships carrying approximately 16,000 Sui troops arrived at the Tongji Canal, preparing for an attack on Luoyang. The main force, led by General Su Dingfang and Wei Wen Tong, was gathering in Xingyang County, with plans to seize Hulao Pass. Wei Wen Tong, familiar with the pass's defenses, recognized its vulnerabilities due to years of neglect. He decided to lead 15,000 troops to Hulao Pass, which was defended by 5,000 troops under Wang Hong Lie, a commander lacking experience. As the Sui army set up camp, Wei Wen Tong expressed confidence in capturing the pass, having prepared a detailed battle plan targeting its weaknesses. He aimed to take Hulao Pass within a day with minimal casualties.

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