Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Two soldiers released the hooks, launching ten magical beasts that hurled massive stones towards the city, causing chaos among the Turkic vanguard soldiers. As the boulders crashed down, many soldiers were crushed, instilling fear and panic. Despite the psychological terror inflicted by the trebuchet, Luo Lei rallied his troops, forcing them to advance despite their initial cowardice. The Turkic soldiers, equipped with new shields, managed to withstand a volley of arrows and coordinated their assault, pushing forward with siege ladders. The Sui soldiers defended fiercely, but the sheer number of Turkic troops began to overwhelm them. As the battle raged, Wei Wen Tong prepared for a strategic retreat, igniting incendiary oil on the trebuchets as a signal. The Sui soldiers evacuated under heavy fire, while the Turkic army, despite suffering significant losses, ultimately captured Loufan Pass, opening the way for their advance towards Taiyuan City. The Sui forces retreated, leaving the Turkic army to contemplate their next move.

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