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Summary

Ten miles from Zi Zhou, Lion Ridge lay quiet after six days of battle, with soldiers reinforcing defenses and speculating about the Jin Bing's next move. The Chinese forces had suffered significant losses, especially at Lion Ridge, where morale surged with the appearance of Jurchen general Zong Han. The second battalion, led by Pang Liu An, fought fiercely against Ba Li Su, driven by revenge for fallen comrades. As the battle continued, commanders He Zhi Cheng and Pang Liu An worked tirelessly to maintain defenses. News from the Long-range Bridge indicated a shift in the battle, prompting a cautious response from the Chinese commanders. As they prepared for potential Jurchen counterattacks, Ning Yi arrived with reinforcements and supplies, ready to confront Zong Han's forces. The battlefield was marked by devastation, with signs of a Jurchen retreat becoming evident.

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