Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes a fierce battle where the Sui army employs newly invented hive crossbows against the Turkic cavalry. The hive crossbows, capable of launching thirty armor-piercing bolts simultaneously, devastate the Turkic forces, resulting in heavy casualties. Despite the elite status of the Turkic cavalry, they are unable to withstand the onslaught, leading to a chaotic retreat. The Sui cavalry, commanded by Zhang Xuan, charges and further decimates the fleeing Turkic soldiers. After the battle, the Sui army assesses their losses, which are significant, and they analyze captured Turkic equipment, revealing the enemy's formidable capabilities. The chapter concludes with the Sui generals reflecting on the heavy toll of the battle and the unexpected nature of the Turkic attack.

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