Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The chapter describes a fierce battle between the imperial court's light cavalry and the Guandou local tribes. The light cavalry, agile and well-equipped, quickly breaches the defenses of the Guandou forces, leading to chaos and a swift advance by the imperial troops. The Guandou elder attempts to rally his forces but is ultimately outmaneuvered. As the imperial court's heavy cavalry covers the retreat, they engage in a series of skirmishes, pushing back the enemy's light cavalry but suffering heavy losses in the process. The chapter culminates in a chaotic melee where the imperial commander is ultimately defeated, leading to a significant reduction in the imperial forces. The Xu Zhou garrison, now diminished, assesses their situation and prepares to move towards safety, grappling with the heavy toll of the battle.

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