#344 - Taiping 21: Borrowed Things

The History of China by Chris Stewart

Aug 29, 202638:07Society & Culture

The stealth troops successfully sneak past the enemy lines in dead men's coats. The false flags planted on the hillside fool the city guard. The front gate assault diverts, while the sappers around back bring the walls d...

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