Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Yuwen Chengdu's army, initially 15,000 strong with 5,000 cavalry, faced heavy losses, reducing their numbers to 10,000. Yuwen Chengdu's elite 3,000 troops launched a surprise attack on the Goguryeo central army, causing chaos. The battlefield was marked by intense fighting, with both armies struggling for control. Eulji Mundeok of Goguryeo lost contact with his troops and attempted to surround Yuwen Chengdu but faced fierce resistance. Despite being outnumbered, Yuwen Chengdu's forces held their ground, delaying the Goguryeo advance. As the battle raged, Eulji Mundeok realized the need to protect their flag from a Sui attack. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan led a successful charge against the Goguryeo flag, causing disarray among their ranks. He defeated two enemy generals and cut down the Goguryeo commander flag, boosting Sui morale. Yuwen Chengdu ordered a counterattack, leading to the collapse of the Goguryeo central army as they fled in chaos. Yuan Tai Zuo, witnessing the defeat, commanded reserve troops to charge but was met with panic among his ranks. The Sui army relentlessly pursued the Goguryeo soldiers, leading to widespread surrender and casualties. The situation for Goguryeo became dire, and Yuan Tai Zuo lamented the loss of the battle.

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