Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the aftermath of a failed attack by the bandit army on the Sui forces, led by Zhang Jin Cheng. After a valiant charge by Wei Chi Gong, the bandits regroup and strategize, with Yang Ji suggesting a feigned attack to exploit the Sui army's vulnerabilities. Zhang Jin Cheng orders a diversion at the city gate while sending troops through wall holes to seize the gate. Meanwhile, Yang Gong Qing prepares to block the west gate but is caught off guard when the Sui cavalry, led by Chen Xu, ambushes his forces. The Sui army breaks out through the west gate, causing chaos among the bandits. Despite the initial advantage, Yang Gong Qing's forces crumble under the Sui cavalry's assault, leading to a swift retreat of the Sui soldiers. Zhang Jin Cheng, realizing the Sui army has escaped, orders a pursuit, determined not to let them go easily.

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