Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes the city of Song Mo Cheng, a fortified stronghold of the Qi Dan nobility, which has been significantly reinforced over the years. As the Sui army, led by Zhang Xuan, launches an assault on the city, chaos ensues among the Qi Dan residents, who are paralyzed by fear. Zhang Xuan orders the execution of all Qi Dan men to eliminate future threats, believing that the Qi Dan's ambitions pose a danger to Nakahara. Meanwhile, Da He Tuo Luo, leader of the Da He clan, attempts to escape with his remaining forces but is ultimately ambushed and killed by the Sui cavalry. The Sui army, alongside allied tribes, decimates the Qi Dan population over several days, leading to the near extinction of their people. Concurrently, in Goguryeo, internal strife unfolds as Yuan Tai Zuo refuses to negotiate with the Sui army, fearing significant territorial losses, while others advocate for peace talks to save trapped troops. Tensions rise as differing opinions clash, with Yuan Tai Zuo adamantly maintaining his hardline stance.

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