The Battle of Fei River
Later in 383, Former Qin's emperor, Fu Jiān, launched a major attack against Jin, intending to destroy it and unite China. At the Battle of Fei River, however, his forces panicked after trying to retreat to draw Jin forces across the Fei River, and his army was routed with great losses, including his brother and prime minister Fu Rong. Former Qin would start collapsing in 384 after this defeat and would not again pose a threat to Jin.
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