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Although Di Wu died in battle, the war has not ended; it has only just begun, and the Jin Army has temporarily retreated.
Qin Feng and Li Gang, after weeping over his corpse for a while, ordered arrangements for his funeral.
The war between Song and Jin may last a long time, so it is best to bury him as soon as possible. He sacrificed himself for the country and should not be left exposed to the wind and sun.
There were also thousands of soldiers who died on the City Wall.
Some were shot dead by Jin Bing's arrows, with many black arrows sticking out of their bodies.
Others were crushed by boulders from catapults; those stones weighed dozens of pounds and smashed into people, turning them into piles of soft mud, blood flowing profusely, a sight too tragic to bear!
They also sent people to carry their bodies down from the City Wall to arrange for their funerals.
Right Chancellor Li Gang had more important matters to attend to: the defense of Tokyo City must be held firm; they cannot allow Jin Bing to enter!
He took Qin Feng and others to patrol the West City Tower of Tokyo City, remaining vigilant.
Many people were also carrying the injured down; their limbs were broken, blood flowing endlessly, evoking sympathy.
They greeted these wounded soldiers, wishing them a good recovery.
The guards on the City Wall also approached with smiles, congratulating the Chancellor for repelling Jin Bing, which was quite an achievement!
They said, "Lord Li Gang's foresight allowed us to complete the defenses at West Chen Tower in advance. Especially those Thunder Cannons and rockets—they were truly formidable! They made those Jin soldiers scream in terror; it was exhilarating!"
"With the Chancellor's brave command, we will surely defend Tokyo City and drive those Jin soldiers back; they are nothing but Vicious Wolves!"
Li Gang, wearing a loose official robe, although saddened, smiled as well.
"Everyone, you flatter me. It is the hard work of you Soldiers that deserves the praise. I am merely overseeing from the sidelines, truly, truly."
"I hope you continue to work hard, unite the tens of thousands of soldiers on the City Wall, and fight to defend the city. I will certainly commend you all."
The Soldiers responded with smiles, promising to fight fiercely and defend the city.
Qin Feng also smiled and exchanged a few words with them to boost morale.
He was carefully observing and patrolling on the City Wall.
The great battle had just ended, and many of the injured had not yet been fully evacuated.
Many soldiers were lifting Azure Bricks and pouring buckets of water to reinforce the city walls.
Of course, tens of thousands of soldiers were on guard, some wielding Long Swords and spears, while others had Thunder Cannons, bows, Gunpowder Arrows, and crossbows.
They stood ready to prevent Jin Bing from launching another attack.
He felt a sense of joy and pride; with such fearless soldiers and powerful Firearms, how could those Jin Bing possibly breach the city?
In fact, the Guard Soldiers of Tokyo City were not as weak as history suggests; if they fought with all their might, they would not be easily defeated.
It was only because of traitors colluding with external forces that Jin Bing was able to enter Tokyo City and bring about the downfall of Northern Song.
Who were those traitors? He truly could not remember; they were just a group of young people seeking pleasure, and he only recalled this fragment of history.
Qin Feng accompanied Li Gang as they patrolled the western City Wall. Soon after, they headed north and began their patrol there.
Li Gang believed that the northern defenses were the most crucial since Jin Bing's main attack direction was also to the north.
Let those Generals arrange their defenses; there's no need for them to continue accompanying me. I can take a look myself.
Qin Feng continued to patrol the City Wall in the north, surrounded by soldiers armed with weapons, filled with enthusiasm after a great victory.
Li Gang looked at him and smiled, saying, "Qin Feng, I heard you were seriously ill and have forgotten quite a bit from before. But do you remember one person? That is Zhong Shidao, the Old General."
He felt somewhat at a loss; he had indeed forgotten most of the past. How could he still remember Zhong Shidao?
During college, he was busy pursuing his girlfriend and spent several years together. He wasn't even a history major, so how could he remember this person?
"Chancellor, Zhong Shidao is an Old General; he should be a famous general! You are praising him respectfully."
The nearby Guard Soldiers laughed as well. They had all heard of Zhong Shidao's name, one of the few renowned generals of the Great Song who dared to fight hard battles.
Their gazes toward Qin Feng changed slightly. How could he not have heard of that Old General?
Li Gang stroked his white beard and laughed heartily, shaking his head.
Indeed, he had forgotten about the past. Zhong Laojiang was so famous that even children knew about him. How could he not know? It was all because of that serious illness!
Forget it! It's better to come out on my own.
"Zhong Shidao comes from a family of famous generals; both his grandfather and father were generals. His grandfather, Zhong Shiheng, was a renowned general at that time, well-versed in military strategy and skilled in martial arts."
"At that time, Tong Guan was in charge of military affairs, and all the Generals dared not voice differing opinions. They fawned over him like a dog wagging its tail. Only Zhong treated him with ordinary courtesy and did not kneel; he was very upright."
"He was also very strategic; his Soldiers were well-trained, far superior to ordinary troops. They dared to engage in battles against the Liao Dynasty and Western Xia, and they fought hard."
"With more victories than defeats, even the valiant Western Xia Cavalry feared his army and did not dare to invade easily. He secured the western front of Great Song, allowing the common people to live in peace for many years. Among the Jin people, he also held high prestige; Jin Bing avoided engaging in battle with him for fear of being at a disadvantage."
Qin Feng listened carefully and recalled a very formidable general, Zhong Shidao, who dared to engage the Western Xia Cavalry in a hard battle. Other armies were too afraid to fight against Western Xia, often suffering disastrous defeats.
His subordinate, the Western Route Army, was the most elite force of the Great Song, unmatched by any other army!
"Chancellor, I just remembered that Zhong Shidao is quite impressive. He is stationed to the west of Great Song, bordering Western Xia, and even the Western Xia Cavalry does not dare to provoke him easily. He is truly remarkable."
"The Western Route Army is the most elite unit of Great Song and is here to assist the king."
Li Gang had a smile on his face and nodded in agreement.
He continued, "Qin Feng, I have one more thing to tell you. The Western Route Army is about to reach Tokyo City. The Jin people suddenly retreated, which must be due to receiving news, prompting their withdrawal."
Qin Feng listened with great excitement; once the Western Route Army arrived at Tokyo City, the Jin Bing would surely be defeated. He continued to praise Zhong Shidao and the Western Route Army.
After a while, scouts outside Tokyo City brought back news.
Old General Zhong Shidao was approaching Tokyo City with over a hundred cavalrymen. Eighty thousand troops were stationed at several locations outside the city, covering both the west and north sides to prevent a surprise attack from Jin Bing.
The strong Li Gang was very pleased, and the soldiers in the city were also very happy; they had a renowned general who was ready for battle.
Qin Feng was naturally delighted as well. With such a formidable figure arriving, how could they fear not being able to defend the city?
The eighty thousand Western Route Army was indeed the most elite force, having gone through numerous battles and possessing extensive combat experience. They were incredibly fierce, even stronger than Tokyo's Guard Soldiers!
With several tens of thousands of Guard Soldiers in Tokyo City, combined with these eighty thousand troops, they would be nearly equal to the Jin Army and would surely drive them into a retreat!
He followed Right Chancellor Li Gang and several generals out of the city gates to welcome him.
Zhong Shidao was clad in black armor, wearing a black hat on his head, with a Great Longsword hanging at his side. Although he was nearly seventy years old with a head full of white hair, he still appeared very spirited.
With heads held high, the Black Warhorses charged forward, their eyes sharp and their presence exuding a commanding aura.
Accompanying them was a general who appeared quite young, likely in his thirties. He also carried a Long Sword, and his tall, robust figure radiated a heavy aura of killing intent.
Behind them were hundreds of soldiers clad in red armor from the Western Route Army, each one emanating a strong sense of menace with cold, indifferent gazes.
Having experienced numerous battles, their expressions were emotionless, fearless in the face of death, and their bodies were strong and fit.
The attire of the Imperial Guards from Tokyo City differed from that of the local forces; the upper body armor was black while the trousers were red, with minimal armor on the lower half.
The armor of military officials above the rank of commander was entirely black, with armored trousers that were quite sturdy.
In front of the palace, the Commander of the Guard, Cavalry Commander, and Infantry led the troops. Some higher-ranking generals wore yellow armor instead of black.
Local generals donned full black armor, while ordinary soldiers wore bright red uniforms, contrasting with those from the city.
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