The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

In the ongoing battle, the Chu army's second wave, consisting of 5,000 infantry, faced devastating crossbow fire from the Wei camp, resulting in heavy casualties. Despite the peril, they were compelled to advance due to the threat of being shot by their own generals. The Wei's defenses included a "forest of spears," which slowed the Chu soldiers' progress, leading to a massacre. Zhao Hong Run, observing the situation, noted the effectiveness of intimidation in the Chu army's tactics but remained concerned about the growing numbers of Chu longbowmen preparing for a full-scale assault. The Wei camp's limited capacity posed a strategic disadvantage, as the Chu could leverage their ranged troops effectively.

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