The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes the initial assault by the Zhong Shi Dao army on Silver River City, led by Vice-General Yao Zhong Ping. The Song army, comprising twenty thousand troops and advanced siege machinery, prepares for battle with high morale. As they approach the city, the Xixia defenders, commanded by Li Liang Fu, respond with trebuchets and archers, inflicting casualties on the Song forces. Despite the losses, the Song army continues its advance, utilizing floating bridges and siege ladders to scale the city walls. Yao Zhong Ping observes the battle, noting that the Xixia army is not fully utilizing its defenses, particularly their fire weapons. As the Song army launches further attacks with additional formations, the tension escalates on both sides.

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