Generals of the Great Song Dynasty.

Summary

Di Qing, suffering from severe injuries and a fever, is advised by Qian Yi that his heart must be at peace for healing. Wang Ning An enters, asking Di Qing to pretend to be dead to lure the Western Xia army into a trap, which Di Qing cleverly supports. They plan to use explosives to annihilate the enemy forces, boosting morale and stabilizing the situation for the Song Dynasty. Meanwhile, in the Western Regions, Xi Zhi leads a fierce assault on the Song army, which has fortified a city. Despite heavy casualties on both sides, the Song army's supplies are dwindling. Zhao Zong Jing learns of a devastating loss in the northwest, prompting a desperate need for resources. Mu Rong Qing Chen insists on conserving weapons for a critical strike against the Western Xia forces and proposes a drastic plan to flood the enemy by digging open the Tarim River and releasing water from Lake Bosten. The chapter highlights themes of sacrifice, strategy, and the brutal realities of warfare.

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