The Cold Door Hero

Summary

As night fell, the battle for Taiyuan City intensified, with the sky ablaze from fireballs launched by the Jin soldiers. Inside the city, residents were terrified, while soldiers defended the walls with catapults. Li Yan Qing's strategy of creating a shallow water trench around the city proved effective, dampening fireballs and thwarting enemy tunneling efforts. After a brutal night, a ceasefire allowed for the retrieval and cremation of fallen soldiers. At dawn, the Jin army mobilized for a renewed assault, significantly increasing their forces. Li Yan Qing prepared the Song army for battle, commanding them to engage as the Jin troops advanced with siege towers and ladders. Despite the Song's defensive advantages, the Jin forces pressed on, suffering heavy casualties but determined to breach the walls. The battle escalated with relentless attacks, as the defenders utilized their high ground to inflict devastating losses on the attackers. The Jin army, composed largely of non-Jurchen soldiers, continued to push forward, reaching the base of the city walls after significant losses.

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