Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

After the battle against the Dog Rong and Western Qiang, the Xia Hou commander camped near the Ji clan city, preparing for a prolonged conflict due to being outnumbered. The Ji clan provided information on their defenses and the enemy's strengths, revealing the need for a war of attrition. The Xia Hou commander instructed local families to protect their supplies, leading to a retreat by the enemy as their supply lines were cut off. The Xia Hou forces gradually pushed the enemy back, integrating reinforcements to match their numbers. However, the court army lacked combat experience. The commander organized training and maintained pressure on the enemy, who, seeing the court's reinforcements, retreated further. The Dog Rong and Western Qiang planned a counterattack on the court's supply lines, unaware of the Xia Hou commander's trap. The commander set ambushes, preparing to encircle the enemy when they attacked. As the enemy launched their surprise raid, the Xia Hou forces were ready, focusing on heavy cavalry to counter the enemy's light cavalry. The commander, experienced in pursuit battles, ordered an immediate chase to annihilate the fleeing enemy.

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