Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Wang Jun Kuo seizes control of West City by killing Xie Jing Yuan and rallying his generals to surrender to Da Zhou, citing the collapse of the Tang Dynasty. The generals enthusiastically support his decision, and they prepare to welcome the Da Zhou Emperor. As tensions rise, Qu Tutong arrives to investigate, but Wang Jun Kuo successfully incites his soldiers to rebel. With the city gates opened and the West City tower set ablaze, the Zhou army, led by Zhang Xuan, advances into the city. Qu Tutong, realizing the situation is lost, orders his troops to fight to the death but ultimately faces defeat. After a confrontation, he chooses to take his own life rather than surrender, leading to a somber end as the Zhou army occupies Taiyuan, marking a significant shift in power.

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