Ding Feng's ships were all drawn up in line。 Then he said to his officers; 〃Today there is indeed a grand opportunity for a brave soldier to distinguish himself。 We shall need the utmost freedom of movement; so throw off your armor; leave your helmets; cast aside your long spears; and reject your heavy halberds。 Short swords are the weapons for today。〃
From the shore the soldiers of Wei watched the Wu marines with amusement; taking no trouble to prepare against an attack。 But suddenly a cluster of bombs exploded; and simultaneously with the roar Ding Feng sprang ashore at the head of his troops。 They dashed up the bank and made straight for the Wei camp。
The soldiers of Wei were taken pletely by surprise and were helpless。 Han Zong grasped one of the halberds that stood by the door of the mander's tent; but Ding Feng stabbed him in the breast; and he rolled over。 Huan Jia went round and came up on the left。 Just as he poised his spear to thrust; Ding Feng gripped it under his arm。 Huan Jia let go and turned to flee; but Ding Feng sent his sword flying after him and caught him in the shoulder。 He turned and was thrust through by Ding Feng's spear。
The three panies of Wu marines went to and fro in the camp of Wei slaying as they would。 Hu Zun mounted a horse and fled。 His troops ran away across the floating bridge; but that gave way and many were thrown into the water and drowned。 Dead bodies lay about on the snow in large numbers。 The spoil of military gear that fell to Wu was immense。
Sima Zhao; Wang Chang; and Guanqiu Jian; seeing the Dongxing front had been broken; decided to retreat。
Zhuge Ke marched his army to Dongxing; and he made great feastings and distribution of rewards in celebration of victory。
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