Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter depicts a fierce battle on the banks of the Tuo River between thirty thousand Sui soldiers and fifty thousand Goguryeo troops. Despite being outnumbered, the Sui forces, particularly a thousand heavily armored infantry and ten thousand cavalry, wreak havoc on the Goguryeo army. Pei Xingyan, a Sui commander, leads a surprise attack that decimates the Goguryeo ranks, causing panic and chaos among their soldiers. As Goguryeo's leader, Gao Lie, attempts to escape, he is ultimately killed by Pei Xingyan, who mistakenly believes he has slain Gao Lie. This act reignites the fighting spirit among the remaining Goguryeo soldiers, led by General Mu Sui Xin, who chooses to fight to the death rather than surrender. The Sui army, now regrouped and determined, overwhelms the Goguryeo remnants, leading to a decisive victory for the Sui forces. The chapter concludes with the Goguryeo army being routed, and their leader fleeing, while the Sui army celebrates a significant triumph in the war.

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