The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Yue Fei returns to find that Du Chong has abandoned Bianliang, leaving it vulnerable to Jin soldiers. Despite the overwhelming odds, Yue Fei rallies his troops to attempt a reclaiming of the city. They face difficulties in constructing siege ladders and suffer heavy casualties from the Jin's explosives. As the Jin cavalry approaches, Yue Fei realizes the situation is dire and reluctantly orders a retreat. The fall of Bianliang marks a significant turning point in the Nakahara campaign, leading to further defeats for the Song army and a rapid advance of the Jin forces across the region. In the aftermath, there are calls for accountability within the Lin'an court, and Du Chong's son seeks help to save his father.

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