Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Chen Hai led a successful assault on Hei Shan Zhai, defeating 2,000 bandits and discovering hidden treasures. He released slaves and melted down iron gates for construction materials. As the Jingjue army prepared for a siege, they coerced local tribes to join their cause. With 18,000 troops, they constructed siege towers and catapults, forcing the bandits into a disorganized defense. The Jingjue army launched flaming projectiles, igniting the fortress and demonstrating the futility of the bandits' retreat. The siege highlighted the bandits' weaknesses in urban warfare, ultimately sealing their fate within the city.

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