The soldiers of the two armies fought in front of the city tower. Zhang Ziyong ordered the archers to prepare in advance and kill the soldiers outside the city. In an instant, several people fell to the ground one after another. The knights sprinkled the prepared quicklime powder into the sky. The lime powder scattered everywhere, covering everyone's sight, and the archers disappeared. law to its fullest extent. Zhang Ziyong wanted to kill Bao Qingtian

The soldiers reported to Zhang Delin that a group of martial arts rebels attacked the south gate, and some broke through the city to report the news. Zhang Delin then sent an order to attack the city immediately. The two armies fought at Xuande gate. The strength of the two armies was very different. Wang Anshi's side was at a disadvantage. Zhang Delin's troops smashed the gate and poured into the city. At this time, reinforcements arrived to increase the battle.

Zhan Wuwei made it clear that Zhang Ziyong's crossbow had a very long effective range, and reinforcements three hundred steps away would have to endure a rain of arrows, which would inevitably cause instant pain. Bao Qingtian pointed out that if everyone can go to the city gate, Zhang Ziyong's strengths will not be able to be fully utilized.