At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the Mongol Empire rose to prominence in the north and launched a fierce attack on Lin'an (present-day Hangzhou, Zhejiang), the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty. This once prosperous capital city, under the trampling of the Mongolian iron hoof, looks extremely tragic.
At that time, Lin'an was one of the most prosperous cities in the world. It is home to magnificent royal palaces, bustling markets, and countless cultural treasures.
However, as the Mongol army approached, the city's prosperity began to gradually unravel.
When the Mongol army broke through the city of Lin'an, the whole city was thrown into chaos.
People are running in all directions, trying to escape from this hellish place. The emperor and ministers in the palace also had to give up their glory and wealth and flee for their lives in embarrassment.
In every corner of the city, tragic scenes can be seen.
Some brave soldiers, knowing that their strength could not withstand the onslaught of the Mongol army, still chose to hold their ground and defend their homeland to the death. Their blood stained the streets of the city red.
The people of Lin'an also showed admirable courage.
They picked up the ** one after another and threw themselves into the battle to defend their hometown. Despite their insignificant strength, they persevered without hesitation. Their spirit became the last line of defense of the city.
However, the Mongol army's offensive was simply too fierce.
Under their iron hooves, the walls of Lin'an were destroyed everywhere, and palaces were burned down. What was once a prosperous scene has become unrecognizable.
In this war, Lin'an lost its dignity, but it also won the respect of the people.
Its tragedy has become an eternal symbol in history, symbolizing the great sacrifices made by the people in order to defend their homeland.
Today, when we walk into the ruins of Lin'an, we can still feel the tragic atmosphere. Those broken bricks and stones, and the deserted streets, all tell that tragic history. They remind us that we must never forget those who have worked so hard to defend their homeland, no matter when and where we are.