Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The Linked Mountains camp, home to thousands of soldiers, felt desolate as the main forces departed southward. Su Dingfang, leading an army of fifty thousand, received intelligence confirming the Sui army's movement and decided to increase their pace. However, doubts arose when scouts lost track of the Sui forces. As chaos erupted in Su Dingfang's ranks due to an ambush, he attempted to regroup his seasoned veterans. The Sui general Zhang Xuan confronted him, leading to a brutal battle where Su Dingfang's forces were decisively defeated. With his army in disarray, Su Dingfang retreated to Nanpi County, where he faced the grim reality of his situation. Despite having some troops left, he realized his strategic failures and sought help from the Bohai Association, even offering his son as a hostage. Meanwhile, Zhang Xuan planned a decisive assault on Nanpi, eager to capture the city and eliminate Su Dingfang.

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