Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The chapter details the turmoil within the Jiuli clan following General Tie Tou's defection to the imperial army. As the Jiuli clan's forces are misled about the imperial army's movements, the great lord learns of Tie Tou's betrayal from his personal soldiers, leaving him shocked and angry. He resolves to unite his clan against the enemy and sends troops back to Jiuli City for defense. The great lord informs the Sanmiao lord, who advises keeping the defection secret to maintain troop morale. The clan leaders convene to strategize military deployments, recognizing the need for a strong reserve force. Ultimately, the great lord leads his troops to defend Jiuli City while the Gonggong clan takes over the right camp's defense.

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