As a strategic stronghold facing the Qi State, Fengqiu City boasted remarkably sophisticated fortifications. Had it not been for the erroneous order to withdraw issued by the Xia State imperial court, even an invasion force of 150,000 troops from the Qi State would have found it difficult to capture this ancient city, such was the strength of its defenses.
*Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!*
Facing the barrage of arrows raining down from above, many Qi soldiers fell, struck where they stood. As the attacking party, the Qi army was at a disadvantage, resulting in significantly higher casualties.
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