Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Pei Xingyan discovers Wang Shi Chong hiding and attempts to capture him, but Shen Guang intervenes, knocking Wang unconscious. As the Sui army takes control of the city, Prince Zhang Xuan arrives and confronts Wang Shi Chong, offering him a choice between death or a life of humiliation and servitude. Wang reluctantly agrees to surrender, leading to the capitulation of his troops. The Sui army occupies Luo Yang, and the citizens celebrate Zhang Xuan as their new leader. Wang Shi Chong performs a humiliating surrender ceremony, acknowledging his defeat. While he is spared execution, Zhang Xuan orders the execution of other corrupt officials. The chapter concludes with discussions about the fate of Wang Shi Chong, suggesting that his survival is unlikely due to his many enemies.

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