Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan's army's arrival turned the tide of battle, causing the northern bandit forces to collapse and boosting the morale of Pei Ren Ji's troops, leading to a fierce counterattack against Wang Bo's army. Wang Bo ordered a retreat after realizing he couldn't defeat the Sui army, leaving behind a bloody battlefield. The Sui army suffered heavy losses, with over five thousand casualties, while Pei Ren Ji, filled with self-reproach, nearly took his own life. Meanwhile, in East County, Guo Huan led a surprise attack on the Sui army, aiming to cut off their retreat. Despite the Sui army's efforts to defend the city, the bandits launched multiple assaults, eventually breaching the gates. Wei Chi Gong, the city defender, rallied his soldiers to fight back but was outnumbered. Just as the situation seemed dire, reinforcements led by Pei Xingyan arrived, turning the tide once more and forcing the bandits to retreat in chaos, suffering heavy casualties.

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