Before Wei Yuan arrived, Fang Hetong and the others had been relying on the city walls, defending desperately, using strong bows and crossbows to shoot sharp arrows, forcing the Liao Clan to abandon their horses and enter the city for close combat. Off their horses, the combat effectiveness of the Liao Clan was halved, and with the timely blessings of the Merit Establishment, the Civilian Braves could temporarily match the strength of the regular border army. Moreover, everyone fought to the death, piling up lives in the fight, which allowed them to repel the invading Liao Clan time and again.
Tonight, Wei Yuan's unexpected sneak attack instantly killed seven or eight reconnaissance riders, and even the captain was unintentionally slain, leading to the complete annihilation of the enemy forces.
