DK - China Through Time

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The roofs of the assault wagons are covered with cow hide to withstand fire. Wagang soldiers defending the beacon tower have lit a fire to alert friendly forces that help is needed.

With its long spikes, the “Wolf’s-Teeth Crusher” is a lethal weapon. Outnumbered, the soldiers throw rocks at any invaders their swords cannot reach. The Wagang defenders have begun digging an escape tunnel.

The Liyang granary is one of the biggest along the Grand Canal, with grain stores to feed 80,000 people a year.

Granary Attack!

Liyang, 618 ce

Emperor Yang of Sui is dead, killed by his

once-loyal troops, and China is in chaos, at the

mercy of powerful warlords. The rebel soldiers

march east to take control of the capital but soon

run out of rations. Desperate, the hungry troops

lay siege to the huge granary store at Liyang on

the Grand Canal, which is occupied by another

rebel force, the Wagang Army. The attack

succeeds, but both armies pay a heavy price.

After this, the Tang Army will conquer China.

Beacon

tower

Wagang Army camp

Wagang guards

Tunnel

diggers

Rampart

Grain storage

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