Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the strategic movements and preparations of Du Fuwei's forces as they plan to attack the Sui army's warships docked in Liyang County. Du Fuwei's trusted general, Qi Liang, leads a fleet of small patrol boats filled with soldiers, aiming to seize the larger Sui warships. However, the Sui army, led by Wei Chi Gong, is prepared for an ambush. As Qi Liang attacks, his forces suffer heavy losses from the Sui archers, leading to a chaotic retreat. Meanwhile, Du Fuwei's army mistakenly charges into an empty Sui camp, only to be ambushed by Zhang Xuan's forces. In the ensuing chaos, Du Fuwei's men are caught off guard, and he narrowly escapes as his troops are overwhelmed. The chapter ends with a pursuit, highlighting the confusion and tactical miscalculations on both sides.

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