Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter depicts the aftermath of the battlefield of Nakahara, where Zhang Xu Tuo and Pei Ren Ji have defeated Zhai Rang's forces, resulting in significant losses for the Wa Gang Army. Despite their victory, Pei Ren Ji insists on moving towards Xing Yang instead of joining Zhang Xu Tuo in pursuing the retreating Wa Gang Army. As they part ways, Zhang Xu Tuo leads his troops to Dong Jun while Pei Ren Ji heads west. Meanwhile, the Wa Gang Army, under Shan Xiong Xin's command, struggles with a slow retreat burdened by supplies. The Sui army, led by Zhang Xu Tuo, closes in on them, prompting Shan Xiong Xin to prepare for battle. As the Sui cavalry maneuvers to intercept the supply convoy, a fierce clash ensues between the two forces, with both sides readying for a decisive confrontation.

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