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As Shu troops ventured further into Wu territory, their supply lines from Chengdu lengthened and supplies took longer to arrive.

They also became gradually weary and tired from battle.

The terrain became flatter and the Shu infantry lost its advantage in mountainous terrain.

Liu Bei deployed his troops in over 50 camps along the 350 km line from Wuxia to Yiling on the southern bank of the Yangtze River.

His vanguard army was isolated 150 km away at Yidao.

Wu forces thought that it was the best time to launch their counterattack but Lu Xun ordered them to hold on.