Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

The passage describes a diplomatic interaction between Qin Ying and a Persian merchant named Aba Si, where Qin Ying seeks information about firearms. Meanwhile, Li Mu and Huang Long Xiang are struggling to capture Jianmen Pass after three days of failed attacks, losing thousands of soldiers. Their morale is low, and they are considering a final desperate assault or withdrawal. Suddenly, a scout arrives with news that General Han and Lord Ning Hou have arrived with cannons, potentially changing the course of their military campaign.

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