The Battle of Dongxing (东兴之战) was fought in 252 when Wei launched an attack on Wu’s eastern frontier at Dongxing. Eastern Wu had built fortifications there; the Wei army sought to break through. Wu forces, including Ding Feng and Zhuge Ke, counterattacked and defeated the invaders.
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Sun Quan had died in 252; his successor Sun Liang was young, and regents and generals managed the realm. The defence of Dongxing demonstrated that Wu could still win battles and hold key positions. Ding Feng’s role in the battle was noted in the sources and contributed to his reputation as a capable Wu general in the later period.