Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The Sanmiao coalition, led by the Elder of Guandou and Zhou Chu, unsuccessfully attacked the Xiahou clan's camp for three days, ultimately retreating. The Xiahou clan's defender ordered supply teams to prepare provisions and sent a martial arts expert from the Zhen clan to assist the Taibao, emphasizing the need for a counterattack if the Sanmiao forces split. The Zhen clan expert hesitated but eventually agreed to return. Upon arrival, he informed the Taibao that the Xiahou clan's defenses were holding strong. The Taibao recognized the opportunity for a counterattack if the Sanmiao coalition divided their forces but expressed concern over supply shortages. The Zhen clan expert suggested securing provisions from nearby tribes, and the Taibao decided to wait for supplies before launching an attack. News arrived that the Tai Fu had ordered provisions to be gathered and that General Tie Tou could attack the Sanmiao coalition's rear if pressure increased. The Taibao strategized to coordinate attacks from both the front and back against the Sanmiao coalition. Just as plans were being made, the Sanmiao coalition launched another assault.

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