Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter details the intense conflict between the Tang and Sui armies during a siege. The Tang army struggles to scale the city walls, facing fierce counterattacks from the Sui soldiers, who use boulders and logs to inflict heavy casualties. Despite the initial losses, both sides adapt their strategies, leading to a decrease in casualties. The Tang army's siege ladders are systematically destroyed by the Sui forces, prompting a retreat order from Li Xiao Gong after significant losses. Meanwhile, Lin Shi Hong's family evacuates Poyang County amidst fears of retribution from the Sui army. The Sui army, led by Zhang Xuan and Su Dingfang, advances towards Poyang County, where they find it largely deserted due to the evacuation of military families. Zhang Xuan receives intelligence about the situation and contemplates the talents of his brothers, particularly Lv Ping, considering their potential value in the ongoing conflict.

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