Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes a battle between the Sui Jun and the Turkic cavalry. The Sui Jun initially feigns weakness, retreating while maintaining a core formation. The Turkic forces pursue aggressively but are met with a powerful volley of crossbow bolts from the Sui army, causing significant casualties among the Turkic cavalry. Despite this, the Turkic forces continue their charge, leading to a brutal clash where the Sui soldiers hold firm with their spear formation against the cavalry's assault. The Sui cavalry then launches a counterattack, surrounding the Turkic forces and inflicting heavy losses. Ultimately, the Sui army emerges victorious, capturing many warhorses while suffering their own casualties. Kang Qiaoli, the Turkic commander, retreats in panic, while Pei Xingyan of the Sui army plans to secure vital resources in the aftermath.

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