Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Pei Ren Ji decides to send General Qin Yong and two thousand troops to Xintai County for defense after a hasty retreat. The Sui army retreats silently, but Wang Bao observes their movements and contemplates pursuing them. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan learns of a bandit army near Dong'an County and realizes the urgency of retreating to avoid being trapped. He discusses strategies with his officers, concluding that they must prioritize their safety and retreat rather than attack. Pei Xingyan is sent to assist Wei Chi Gong at Dong'an County, while Zhang Xuan receives news about the fall of Xintai County to bandits, prompting him to prepare his army for immediate action to protect Pei Ren Ji's forces.

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