The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The final battle unfolds with the Western Xia army mobilizing 80,000 troops under Li Chaoge's command, who rallies his soldiers with promises of wealth and conquest. The Western Xia forces attack Shizhou City, focusing on the eastern gate where the Song army, led by Li Yan Qing, is prepared with a strong defense of crossbowmen and artillery. Despite the initial charge of 5,000 cavalry, they face devastating counterattacks from the Song army's trebuchets and crossbows, resulting in heavy casualties. As morale plummets, Li Chaoge orders a full assault with the remaining forces, deploying 55,000 soldiers to overwhelm the city. Both sides unleash their siege weapons, leading to intense combat, but the Western Xia's artillery struggles against the fortified defenses of Shizhou. A fireball ignites a thunderous bomb, signaling impending disaster for the defenders.

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