The Tibetan people had no idea how to evade artillery fire, and a single fierce assault resulted in heavy casualties. Taken completely by surprise, the Tibetans had not yet recovered from the shock when the second wave of attacks struck. Because they tended to bunch together, the resulting casualties were catastrophic. The soldiers who could still move fell into a state of extreme panic, scattering in all directions and completely ignoring all commands.
Just then, the troops led by Wu Jie quietly emerged from the rear, and the Song soldiers rapidly advanced in skirmish lines. Although this was their first time in battle, these systematically trained imperial youths displayed exceptionally high morale. Their 56 rifles continuously spat tongues of fire, completely stunning the Tibetan soldiers with the terrifying sight before them.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Li Kai ordered a halt to the bombardment and led his forces out of the city. Caught between attacks from front and rear, the Tibetan troops suffered a total collapse of will and fell to their knees in surrender.
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