Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter depicts a fierce battle as the Tang army, led by Li Shi Min, uses a massive siege hammer to breach the city gate defended by Lei Shi Meng. Despite the defenders' desperate attempts to repel the attackers with logs and stones, the gate is ultimately destroyed, leading to chaos as Tang soldiers flood into the city. Lei Shi Meng, overwhelmed by despair, takes his own life. Meanwhile, Xiao Xi, the ruler, prepares to face his fate, urging his people to be spared. He is captured by Li Shi Min, who orders the city under martial law. The chapter concludes with the arrival of Northern Sui envoys Wen Yan Bo and Ling Jing, who are uncertain about the negotiation's purpose but speculate on the political implications of their mission regarding the Tang dynasty's territories.

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