Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter depicts a chaotic naval battle between the Xiaoguo and Qingzhou armies. The Xiaoguo cavalry is thrown into disarray as Qingzhou warships attack, setting their sails ablaze and causing panic among the soldiers. Sima Dekan, the commander, struggles to maintain control as his ship is also caught in the chaos, and he learns that water ghosts are drilling holes in his ship. The Qingzhou navy's main force arrives, leading to a massacre of Xiaoguo soldiers, with only a few hundred escaping out of ten thousand. Meanwhile, in Hanoi County, Li Jian Cheng and Dou Wei strategize after their victory over Song Vajra. They discover that the Qingzhou army has retreated but are concerned about an unidentified force in Wuzhi County, which threatens their supply line. Li Jian Cheng mobilizes his troops to secure Wuzhi County, recognizing its strategic importance in controlling the flow of supplies. The chapter ends with the significance of Wuzhi County's geographical position highlighted, as it could disrupt Li Jian Cheng's plans.

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