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Now, after the Jin troops breached the outer walls of Eastern Capital, Song Jiang and the other Liangshan heroes retreated to the inner city. The fighting at the southern city was particularly fierce. Lin Chong, Guan Sheng, Qin Ming, Huyan Zhuo, and the ten Chieftains led their troops in a desperate defense. They engaged in a bloody battle with the Jin troops for several days. The clamor of killing shook the heavens, and blood flowed like rivers.
The Jin troops marshal, Wolibu, personally oversaw the battle. He deployed cannons to bombard the city walls. Where the walls crumbled, the defenders filled the gaps with their own flesh and blood. Although the Liangshan heroes fought valiantly, they were outnumbered. Their provisions dwindled, and their arrows were exhausted.
Lin Chong charged at the forefront, wielding his serpent spear. He plunged into the enemy ranks and slew dozens. In the end, exhausted, he was struck down by a hail of arrows. Guan Sheng brandished his Green Dragon Crescent Blade, cutting down countless Jin troops. Finally, tripped by a horse trap, he fell and took his own life to die for his country. Qin Ming, Huyan Zhuo, and others also fell in battle one after another. Thus, the southern city was breached. The ten generals from Liangshan Marsh did not surrender a single one. All died heroically for their country. Their loyal spirits and noble courage will be remembered forever.
The Jin troops seized the opportunity and entered the city. Emperor Huizong of Song and his son, Emperor Qinzong, were forced to surrender. They were captured and taken to the northern kingdom. Along the way, the common people who saw them wept bitterly. The mountains and rivers seemed to change color, and the sun and moon lost their light.
The surviving Liangshan brethren, led by Song Jiang, broke through the encirclement and retreated to Jiangnan, planning to rise again. Thus it was: the loyal souls of the ten generals shine like the sun and moon. The disgrace of the two emperors moves gods and ghosts to tears.