Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter depicts a fierce battle between bandit troops and the defenders of Linzi City. The bandits, despite suffering casualties from arrows, manage to breach the city’s defenses using a heavy ram to destroy the drawbridge. As the bandits launch a coordinated assault, the defenders struggle to hold their ground. Just as defeat seems imminent, reinforcements arrive in the form of cavalry, boosting the defenders' morale and turning the tide of battle. The bandits, overwhelmed by the sudden counterattack, flee, leading to their defeat. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to Wucheng County, where another bandit leader, Zhang Jin Cheng, prepares for an all-out assault with a large force, despite dwindling supplies and internal dissent. He commands his troops to attack, utilizing siege weapons and formations to advance on the city, setting the stage for further conflict.

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