Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

As the fourth watch approached, the Sui army's camp was quiet, with many soldiers asleep. Chen Hai Shi, the commander, remained vigilant despite his fatigue, punishing a duty officer for negligence. He emphasized the need for strict defense against the Sui army, fearing a night attack. Meanwhile, an officer named Qian discovered that his men had paid others to take their shifts. As Chen Hai Shi inspected the control room, Qian nervously ensured the impostors didn't reveal their deception. Just then, a signal for attack was given, and Qian was betrayed and killed by the impostors. They lowered the drawbridge, allowing Zhang Xuan's troops to advance. As chaos erupted with a fire in the city, Chen Hai Shi rushed to investigate, unaware of the impending attack. The battle began as Zhang Xuan's forces charged toward the city gate with a battering ram, leading to an imminent confrontation.

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