Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

The chapter describes a fierce battle between the Sui army and the Turkic forces. The Sui army, under the command of Zhang Xuan, employs powerful catapults and honeycomb crossbows to inflict heavy casualties on the advancing Turkic cavalry, resulting in over eight thousand deaths among them. Despite the initial chaos, the Turkic commander Wen Mu Tie struggles with the loss of his troops and contemplates retreat. However, Zhishi Sili encourages him to continue the assault, promising rewards for success. The Sui army prepares for a second wave of attack by fortifying their defenses with archers and crossbowmen. As the Turkic forces regroup, they attempt a renewed charge, but the Sui army counters with fireballs to intimidate them. The chapter ends with the Turkic soldiers witnessing the spectacle of fireballs, creating a psychological impact on the battlefield.

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