Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The chapter describes a fierce battle between the Guandou army and the Xiahou and Tu Shan clans. The Tu Shan clan, initially attempting to counterattack Guandou's vanguard, faces a devastating charge from Guandou's light cavalry, resulting in heavy casualties. The Tu Shan archers struggle to hit the cavalry effectively, leading to chaos and a retreat into the forest. The Xiahou clan, witnessing the Tu Shan's defeat, becomes disorganized as Guandou breaks through their lines. Despite suffering significant losses, both clans resolve to harass Guandou's forces to protect the royal capital. The Xiahou clan lord inspires his troops to fight to the end, emphasizing the need to delay the enemy's advance. The two clans unite and send riders to coordinate with the Zhen and Huai Shan clans, who are also engaging Guandou's forces, successfully slowing their progress.

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