Moreover, most of Qiuchi's cities lacked tall, imposing city walls; some even relied on rammed-earth walls that would crumble after a heavy rainstorm.
Coupled with the fall of Tianqiong Pass and the total annihilation of the Qiuchi army, anyone with half a brain could see that the fall of Qiuchi was merely a matter of time.
Under these circumstances, before their main army had even arrived, the various cities had taken the initiative to open their gates and surrender.
Chapter 272