Lord Ta Ku-lun orders to devote full efforts to attack Nanking. King Tang and Tzu-lung stay in the capital, endeavoring to resi~t. On the other hand, Shih-chung sees that Ming Court is doomed thus decides to seize valuables in the palace and then retreats to Fuchow, but he is captured by the Manchus. The Ming army is outnumbered and is forced to retreat to Hsien Hsia Gate.

Ao Bai is eager to chase the Ming army in retreat but Lord Ta Ku-lun is confident to defeat the enemy and insists to firstly stay at Nanking to celebrate, much to his disappointment.

The Ming army takes advantage of the relief of Hsien Hsia Gate, re-organize themselves and then draw the Manchus to the trap. The Manchus are tricked and totally defeated by the Ming army at Hsien Hsia Gate. Ta Ku-lun is then forced to pass the authority to Ao Bai.

Old Lady Zheng forces Tzu-lung to send large force to save Shih-chung……