Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Cao Shiqi, leading a bandit army, encounters the Sui navy unexpectedly but remains determined to engage in battle. Despite their initial confidence, the bandits face devastating losses as the Sui warships utilize powerful tactics, including massive wooden beams that crush their ships. Cao Shiqi's flagship is set ablaze, and he ultimately falls into the river after being struck by arrows, leading to the disarray of his forces. The Qingzhou navy decisively defeats the bandits, capturing and sinking numerous ships, resulting in significant casualties for the bandits and the death of their commander. Meanwhile, in Bingzhou, Governor Li Yuan prepares an ambush against the notorious bandit Wu Duan Er, whose forces have grown significantly. Li Yuan's son, Li Shi Min, attempts to lure Wu Duan Er into the trap, but as the ambush is set, Li Shi Min's exhausted troops are pursued by the bandits, setting the stage for a potential confrontation.

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