The cold winter pierces to the bone as the north wind howls fiercely.
With the arrival of early winter snow, a white shroud envelops heaven and earth.
Under the life-threatening cold, everyone tries to minimize going out and instead huddles at home, warming up by the stove.
The Liang people, originally agitated by the immigrating Chu State and seeing their own interests encroached upon, also retracted their restlessness under the freezing cold.
"This winter, many people in the city will freeze to death," Lu Yuan said, standing with his hands behind his back at the Zhengyang Gate of the imperial palace, gazing out at the vast expanse of white that was Liang city.
This year's siege had left various supplies in the city of Liang severely scarce. After the Chu army captured the city, they indeed opened the gates and sent in a considerable amount of supplies.
But how much can be transported in just over a month?
