On this day, 125 years ago, July 9, 1900 (June 13, 1900 in the lunar calendar), the Tianjin Defense Battle: Nie Shicheng, the commander of Zhili in the Qing Dynasty, died heroically. Nie Shicheng On July 9, 1900, Nie Shicheng, prefect of Zhili in the Qing Dynasty of China and commander of the former military and Wei army, died heroically in the Battle of Tianjin. Nie Shicheng led his troops in a bloody battle with the Eight-Power Allied Forces for eight days and nights. Due to lack of ammunition and being outnumbered, he was surrounded by the invading troops in the Balitai area of Tianjin on July 9. Nie Shicheng led his troops to fight fiercely for two hours. After being injured in many places, he still insisted on commanding the battle. Nie Shicheng stood upright at the bridge with his sword and galloping horse, and said to his left and right,"This is where I die. I'm no longer a husband if I go beyond this!" Before he could finish speaking, a shell exploded nearby. Nie Shicheng was hit by shrapnel in the abdomen, and his intestines flowed out of his body several inches. Nie Shicheng remained unmoved. At this time, the bullet penetrated his head and chest again. Nie Shicheng died heroically. Comments: Be loyal to the country, die a worthy death, a great martyr!