With a sharp crack, the standard of the Eight Banners’ center army was hewn down by the Ming Army at the very moment Li Dingguo severed Nikan’s head from his shoulders.
As the great banner fell, the troops under Nikan’s command plunged into total chaos.
"The central banner is down! The Prince is dead!"
"Run! The Prince (Nikan) stood to cover our retreat himself; we must not let his sacrifice be in vain!"
"Masters, flee first! We servants will cover your retreat!"
Chapter 954