The Cold Door Hero

Summary

In the following days, Jin soldiers remained inactive while Wan Yan Chang sought support for heavy siege weapons and moved Han troops to Taiyuan Prefecture. After a failed assault on Taiyuan City, he shifted tactics to utilize strategy and skill, particularly focusing on the powerful Zhendian Thunder from the Song army. Under the cover of night, Jin soldiers attempted to exploit the water gate, which was less fortified due to being temporarily out of use in winter. Captain Liu Yan Zong proposed a plan to blow open the gate, with 20 skilled soldiers chosen for the task and 5,000 cavalry ready to charge upon detonation. As the Jin soldiers approached, the Song army, led by General Liu Qi, became aware of their movements and prepared defenses. They planned to block the water gate with large ice blocks while waiting for the Jin's explosion. When the Jin soldiers detonated their Zhendian Thunder, it created a massive explosion, signaling the cavalry to charge. However, a counter-explosion from the city walls obliterated the Jin soldiers and caused chaos among the cavalry. The Song army retaliated with arrows and explosives, resulting in severe casualties for the Jurchen cavalry, who were forced to retreat. Wan Yan Chang, witnessing the devastation, felt deep regret and anger as his forces suffered heavy losses.

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