Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Kang Qiaoli leads an army of 50,000 to attack Loufan Pass instead of besieging Shanyang County, recognizing the difficulty of capturing it. Chuluo Khan splits his forces to attack both locations, despite the risk of being defeated individually. Loufan Pass, crucial for defense, has only 10,000 defenders instead of the needed 30,000. Wei Wen Tong, the new commander, discusses defense strategies with General Wang Xuan Jing. They prepare for battle as the Turkic army approaches, realizing the enemy force is smaller than expected. Wei Wen Tong receives orders to hold the pass for five days before abandoning it, indicating a larger strategic plan.

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