Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

He Dong City, strategically located near Pu Jin Pass, serves as a crucial stronghold between Guanzhong and Hebei, especially during the Northern Zhou and Northern Qi dynasties. It has developed into a formidable fortress with impressive city walls and a large population reliant on commerce and handicrafts. The residents, yearning for peace amidst ongoing warfare, welcomed the Da Zhou Empire's occupation. As war drums signal an impending attack, General Wei Wen Tong prepares the city's defenses against the approaching Tang army led by the formidable Qin Wang Li Shi Min. Despite initial doubts about his ability to hold the city, Wei Wen Tong's confidence grows as he organizes his troops and fortifications. The Tang army, invigorated by Li Shi Min's rallying speech, launches a probing attack, prompting Wei Wen Tong to ready his defenses, including heavy catapults and archers, as the battle for He Dong City begins.

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