Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The chapter details the retreat of the Qing Zhou and Xu Zhou troops after encountering the Shang tribe's grain convoy. The Xu Zhou commander organizes the retreat of the wounded while assessing the remaining forces, which lack heavy cavalry. The Sanmiao coalition pursues them but is repeatedly pushed back by arrows. The Xu Zhou commander eventually leads a combined force to defend against the enemy, while the Qing Zhou commander suffers severe injuries, losing a leg. Despite heavy losses, the Qing Zhou troops manage to break through enemy lines with the sacrifice of their captains. The chapter concludes with preparations for future defense and training of new troops as the Xu Zhou commander organizes the garrison for potential attacks.

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