Chapter 214

The setting sun cast a lingering glow, but inside Zhenjiang, a sea of fire roared, and terrified cries filled the air. Once the Japanese had taken Zhenjiang, they did not linger for long, quickly pushing westward. The news of Zhenjiang’s fall had already spread throughout Jinling City. The enemy’s blade was drawing ever closer to the city. From the General Headquarters down to the people on the streets, everyone was gripped by a sense of stifling oppression. The remarks Lin Feng had made earlier had also permeated every corner of Jinling. Those who grasped the gravity of the situation began to plan ahead; wealthy merchants started selling off their shops early, taking their families to the Xiaguan wharf to catch boats out of the city. Meanwhile, many ordinary people were panic-stricken amidst the chaos of war.