"The Grand Commandant is right." Wang Li surveyed the city defenses from afar. "These traitors were indeed prepared. However..."

He turned to his men: "Have the Mohists assemble the 'Swarm of Bees.' Remember, this time each archer is equipped with three quivers. Once the attack begins, give the enemy no chance to breathe!"

The commander of Kucha stood on the city wall, observing the Qin army's deployment.

When he saw those strangely shaped weapons, he couldn't help but sneer: "This is the 'Swarm of Bees'? Hmph, our shields are specifically designed to counter it. Let's see what tricks you can pull this time!"

Just then, Wang Li gave the order: "Release!"

Thousands of rockets were launched simultaneously. The sound of arrows piercing the air merged together, like a volley of ten thousand arrows.

The Kucha garrison quickly raised their specially made large shields.

But to their surprise, the improved arrows pierced right through the shield!

"This...this is impossible!" The commander watched helplessly as his soldiers fell one by one. "Wasn't it said that even catapults couldn't penetrate it?"

Even more terrifying was that the barbs on those arrows caused excruciating pain to the wounded. Before long, screams of agony echoed from the city walls.

"Change magazine! Keep firing!"

The Qin army gave the enemy no chance to breathe. Wave after wave of arrows rained down, leaving the defenders on the city walls with almost nowhere to hide.

"My lord! Enemy troops are approaching from the city walls!" someone shouted in panic.

The commander then realized that, under the cover of the arrow rain, a large number of Qin soldiers had already pushed ladders close to the city wall. The defenders on the city wall had suffered heavy casualties and were powerless to stop them.

"Abandon the city! Abandon the city now!" he shouted hoarsely. But it was too late.

The Qin army quickly broke through the city gates and swarmed in.

The Kucha garrison fled in panic, only to be intercepted by an ambush force that had been prepared in advance.

By the time the sun set, the city of Kucha had changed hands.

The defending general was killed by the chaotic army, and the king was captured in the palace.

When news of this battle spread, the other rebellious small countries were immediately terrified.

The kingdoms of Shule and Yanqi sent envoys to seek peace, expressing their willingness to surrender their cities.