Zhao Lie, accompanied by Cāng Hán, Liu Zhenteng, Jiang Jinlin, and dozens of personal guards, escorted the main army led by Li Gang and the two Ling brothers five miles beyond the East Gate.
Though thousands of miles must end in parting, the farewell was filled with lingering reluctance.
Amidst the sorrow of separation, Zhao Lie exhorted the Ling brothers and the officers and men in a ringing voice: "Lads, go forth to the front lines, kill the enemy, win glory, and protect our country!"
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