「Han Capital Xinzheng!」
Perhaps it can no longer be called the Han Capital, since Han has fallen and its king has been escorted to Xianyang by five thousand cavalry under Li Teng's command.
After the great battle, order had been restored within Xinzheng City. Several days passed, and while the bodies had all been cleared away and the blood-soaked ground rinsed with water, the entire city was still enveloped in a metallic stench that would take time to dissipate.
However, although the dreadful siege had ended, the city's defenses had not been reduced in the slightest.
Many civilians, having experienced the great battle, emerged from their homes with trepidation. They were filled with fear of the Qin Army. If possible, many would have preferred to stay home indefinitely. Yet, for survival and to make a living, they had to venture out.
