capture the city of Jingshan, which was well defended by Qi Mao Xian, the official residing there. Instead, they were forced to retreat by Han Xu, who had returned from the high plains of Tingzhuang,... the rack, emitting a grating sound that was unbearable to hear.The officer merely pointed his small flag forward and shouted, “Fire!”The rope suddenly slackened, and the winch spun wildly backwards.A...