In Shenjing, the Emperor and all the civil and military officials were gripped by panic. The Tatar invaders had breached the borders, and the defending garrison fought to the death, leaving the already demoralized soldiers even more terrified and at a loss.
However, the city walls of Shenjing remained sturdy and were not so easily broken.
Many officials within Shenjing were urging His Majesty to relocate to the south.
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