The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes a fierce three-day battle at Ta Ge Zhai, where the Song army suffers heavy losses, with over 20,000 casualties and unable to capture the stronghold. Tong Guan, the commander, orders a desperate attack, but the morale of his troops is low. As they attempt to charge, they are met with deadly defenses, leading to further chaos and casualties. The Song army is ultimately disrupted by a surprise attack from Xixia cavalry, resulting in a complete rout. Less than 20% of the 70,000 Song troops manage to escape, while the Xixia forces seize their supplies and camp. In the Xia Zhou palace, Li Qian Shun discusses the victory with his brother Li Cha Ge, emphasizing that the real challenge lies ahead with Zhong Shi Dao. They also examine captured Zhen Tian Leis, a new weapon, and strategize on how to take down Shizhou City while keeping their advancements a secret.

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