Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Zhang Xuan swiftly captured Feixian and Linyi, annihilating Sun Xuan Ya and Meng Rang, causing panic in Zhuanyu County. Wang Bao realized Zhang Xuan's feigned attack on Zhuanyu was a strategy to lure his forces. Despite Wang Bao's initial confidence, he recognized Zhang Xuan's superior tactics and decided to retreat to Fenshan, abandoning Zhuanyu. As Wang Bao prepared to leave, General Liu Hao Chun was left in charge but discovered that Zhuanyu's warehouses were empty, leading to a quick surrender to Zhang Xuan's forces. Meanwhile, Wang Bao's retreat to Fenshan was slow, and he began to regret missed opportunities to eliminate threats. As he camped near Niqiu Mountain, scouts reported Sui troops nearby, prompting an urgent retreat. However, they found themselves trapped in a valley by the Sui army, leading to a desperate attempt to break free.

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