Outside the city walls, an overwhelming enemy force pressed in, yet inside, the officials had fallen into a chaotic brawl.
Some argued they should retreat to Fujian to rely on Zheng Zhilong’s forces and continue the resistance. Others insisted on retreating to Yunnan to seek refuge with the Duke of Qian, Mu Tianbo. Some proposed a retreat to Guangxi to rendezvous with the Prince of Jingjiang, Zhu Hengyin, while others maintained that they should remain in Nanjing and hold the capital by relying on the strength and height of its city walls.
At first, everyone simply voiced their opinions without resorting to personal attacks. But as the debate intensified, emotions began to flare.
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