Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter depicts a chaotic scene as Du De Ming witnesses the Sui army's surprise attack on the city. Panic ensues when Shen Guang alerts the soldiers about Du Xiao Wei's fall into the river, while enemy forces attempt to breach the city gate. Amidst the turmoil, Shen Guang struggles to raise the drawbridge, and the Sui cavalry, led by Pei Xingyan, floods into the city. Sun Ying confronts his uncle, Sun Xuan Ya, who is caught off guard and tries to flee but is ultimately overpowered. The narrative shifts to the ongoing battle at Meng Yin Fortress, where the Sui army, despite being outnumbered, strategically defends against the enemy's advance. Li Shou Jie, the young commander, finally orders a counterattack with crossbow fire, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. As the enemy retreats, Sun Zhi An senses trouble with his nephew's arrival, hinting at further complications.

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