Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter depicts the buildup to a significant battle outside Shanyang County, where Chuluo Khan leads 150,000 Turkic soldiers against the Sui army. As the Turkic forces prepare to attack, Chuluo Khan rallies his troops with fierce proclamations. The Sui defenders, led by Wei Chi Gong, maintain a calm demeanor atop the city walls, readying their defenses with archers, crossbowmen, and catapults. As the Turkic cavalry charges, the Sui army responds with a devastating barrage of stones and arrows, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers. Despite the initial ferocity of the Turkic assault, their morale wanes as they suffer significant losses. Chuluo Khan, undeterred, resolves to continue the attack, deploying additional troops and siege equipment, determined to breach the city's defenses.

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