The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes a brutal battle at Ta Ge Zhai, where the Xixia army suffers heavy casualties after multiple assaults but manages to capture some fortifications from the Song army. As night falls, the Xixia soldiers face despair and danger from poisoned thorns on the mountain path. Despite their determination, a surprise counterattack from the Song army leads to devastating losses for the Xixia troops, culminating in the destruction of the mountain path and forcing a retreat. General Gao Ting Yi, realizing they cannot sustain the siege due to dwindling supplies, orders a retreat to Luo Cheng. Meanwhile, the Song army, led by Li Yan Qing, prepares an ambush for the retreating Xixia forces, positioning themselves to strike as the Xixia army approaches.

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