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Summary

As the sun set, smoke rose from the mountain ridges near Dong Zhi Yuan, where a black flag army had recently triumphed over the iron hawk brigade. The area was tense, with the Xi Xia Wang's ten thousand strong army advancing, while distant observers remained fearful. In Huan Prefecture, Zhong Lie's forces were dwindling, but the Zhe Jia Jun from Fuzhou prepared for action. The black flag army swiftly captured Yan Prefecture and discussed their next steps, contemplating whether to fight or retreat against the approaching Xi Xia army. Morale was low among the captured iron hawks, forced to slaughter their own horses. The black flag army's leadership emphasized the need for unity and strategy before engaging the larger Xi Xia force, which was bolstered by elite troops and tribal leaders. General A Sha Gan advised caution, stressing the importance of strategy over recklessness, as the Xi Xia army prepared for battle.

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