The eleventh day of the second year of Yongle, the winter solstice
Before dawn, the sound of rapid horse hooves could be heard in Daning City. (Pingnan Literature Network) The guard guarding the city gate slapped his face hard, cheered up, held a torch, hurried down the city wall, and stopped a dozen knights who were riding towards the city gate.
"Jinyiwei is ordered to return to the capital!"
The leading knight raised his waist medal. The bright silver medal was very eye-catching under the firelight.
The guards were unmoved and still raised their spears. They had orders to guard the city. They must not open the city gate until the hour is up!
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