On the long street, Xie Xun and Xie Zhang were utterly embarrassed by the archers ambushing them from both sides. This was an unexpected battle. The Crown Prince had planned it for a long time and was better prepared than Xie Zhang and Xie Xun. The Capital City was the stronghold of the Forbidden Army and the Jinyi Guard. In both manpower and supplies, they far surpassed the Northern Iron Cavalry.
Both Xie Zhang and Xie Xun were wounded. Half of the long street remained ahead; marching straight on would lead to harsher ambushes. Xie Zhang said gravely, "Urban combat. Xie Xun, take Feiying. Cui Lansong, head through Nanhua Street to the city gates. I'll take Xu Zhou and loop through Three Cross Street via Seven Miles Alley."
