Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter details the strategic siege by Sui Jun, led by Zhang Xuan, against Meng Dan Gui's forces at Wuxi City. Sui Jun employs heavy catapults and the construction of earth mounds to demoralize the enemy while launching a relentless bombardment. Despite Meng Dan Gui's initial bravado, he becomes increasingly panicked as the siege progresses, leading to a collapse in morale among his troops. After five days of assault, Sui Jun successfully breaches the city walls, prompting a chaotic retreat of bandit soldiers. Zhang Xuan orders a massacre of the fleeing troops, culminating in the brutal execution of Meng Dan Gui, who is captured while disguised as a woman. The aftermath sees the bodies of the fallen bandits used to create a mound as a warning to others, solidifying Zhang Xuan's reputation as a protector of the people in Jiangnan.

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