Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter depicts a fierce battle between the Tang and Zhou armies, with the Tang soldiers facing a barrage of boulders and crossbow bolts from the Zhou city walls. Despite heavy casualties, the Tang army continues its advance, employing siege carts and wooden planks to cross a moat and attack the city. Li Shi Min, observing the battle, orchestrates a surprise attack on the east city, exploiting its weak defenses while the Zhou forces are distracted by the fighting on the west wall. As the battle escalates, Wei Wen Tong realizes the strategic deception and attempts to send reinforcements, but the Tang forces are already executing their plan.

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