Who put the yellow robe on me?

Zhou Liangwei gripped his sword tightly, his palms soaked with sweat. He stared at the Western Region reinforcements surging ahead, a wave of anxiety rising in his heart.

"Brothers, hold on!" he shouted, trying to boost morale.

The surrendered soldiers beside him were exhausted, their bodies covered with scars, but their eyes still gleamed with determination. They knew that there was no way to retreat now.

The sound of swords clashing rang out one after another, and the shouts of killing shook the earth.

Zhou Liangwei felt a buzzing in his ears, as if even his hearing was going numb. He swung his sword, desperately slashing at the enemies charging forward. Blood splattered on his face, but he didn't bother to wipe it off.

"General, we can't hold on any longer!" a soldier said breathlessly, his voice mixed with fear and helplessness.

Zhou Liangwei gritted his teeth, his eyes determined: "Hold on a little longer! Reinforcements will be here soon!"

However, reinforcements from the Western Regions continued to pour in, overwhelming their front like a tide. He felt his strength rapidly draining away, and his arms began to ache.

In the moment he was distracted, a Western Region soldier seized the opportunity, wielding a spear and thrusting it straight into his chest. Zhou Liangwei caught a glimpse of a cold light from the corner of his eye, and his heart tightened: "Am I going to die here today?"

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and he could even clearly hear his own rapid heartbeat.

The pungent smell of blood and gunpowder became stronger in his nostrils, and sweat dripped down his forehead, blurring his vision.

"Whoosh--" Suddenly, a sharp sound of breaking through the air cut through the sky.

He saw a feathered arrow drop from the sky, accurately piercing the body of the Western Region soldier. The soldier's eyes widened, and he fell to the ground, his spear slipping weakly from his hand.

Zhou Liangwei was startled, and then he heard a familiar and powerful voice: "Brother Zhou, I'm here to help you!"

He looked up and saw Zhong Xiaodan, wearing silver armor and riding a white horse. He looked like a god descending from heaven, leading 10,000 elite soldiers into the battlefield.

The sound of war drums was heart-shaking, and the soldiers' morale was high. It was like a powerful torrent that instantly turned the tide of the battle.

"General Annan!" Zhou Liangwei shouted excitedly, and the pressure in his heart was immediately relieved a lot.

Zhong Xiaodan rode up to him with a confident smile on his face: "Brother Zhou, I'm sorry I'm late!"

Zhou Liangwei nodded gratefully: "General Annan, you came at the right time!"

The two fought side by side, wielding their swords in perfect harmony.

Their arrival was like a shot in the arm, inspiring all the soldiers. The surrendered soldiers also regained their spirits and fought bravely against the enemy.

Faced with the sudden counterattack, the Western Region soldiers were thrown into chaos.

A man who looked like a general from the Western Regions shouted anxiously, "Hold the line! Don't retreat!"

However, Zhong Xiaoshan's army was well-trained and fierce in attack, while the soldiers from the Western Regions were defeated and their morale was low.

The battlefield was ablaze with the sounds of swords, shouts of killing, and wails. The air was thick with the smell of dust and blood, almost suffocating.

Zhou Liangwei felt the blood in his body boiling, and the passion for fighting made him forget his fatigue.

Suddenly, he noticed that the reinforcements from the Western Regions seemed to be decreasing in the distance. He looked closely and saw that on the other side of the battlefield, Zhong Dalu was leading his troops in a fierce battle with the reinforcements from the Western Regions.

"General Anbei is here too!" Zhou Liangwei said happily.

Zhong Xiaodan smiled slightly: "Brother Zhou, the Sixteenth Prince has arranged all the soldiers this time, right?"

Zhou Liangwei nodded, his eyes flashing with determination: "Yes, General Annan, this may be the final blow to the Western Regions!"

Just as they were fighting with all their might, the sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds and thunder rumbled.

Big raindrops pounded the battlefield, soaking the dust and turning it into a muddy ground. The air was filled with a moist scent, mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees, as if washing away the bloodshed of the battlefield.

However, this did not stop the battle. The rain blurred their vision, but the soldiers on both sides continued to fight with all their might.

Suddenly, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating the entire battlefield. At that moment, Zhou Liangwei spotted a strange army rapidly approaching from a distance. He was startled: "Is that friend or foe?"

"Brother Zhou, be careful!" Zhong Xiaodan's reminder brought him back to reality.

An arrow was shot from a distance. Zhou Liangwei quickly dodged to the side, and the arrow flew past his shoulder.

"It's an ambush from the Western Regions!" Zhong Xiaodan's face was solemn.

The situation became tense again. The reinforcements from the Western Regions actually had a backup plan. Zhou Liangwei thought to himself, "It seems the other side has been prepared for this. We can't let our guard down."

"Pass the order down, the entire army is on alert!" Zhong Xiaodan ordered loudly.

At that moment, a horn sounded in the distance. An army clad in black armor appeared, their leading general holding high a large banner with the words "Xianyu Linyuan" emblazoned across it.

"It's General Xianyu!" Zhou Liangwei shouted in surprise.

The army led by Xianyu Linyuan quickly joined the battle. They attacked the ambush troops in the Western Regions from the flank, and the situation was immediately reversed.

"We are here!" Xianyu Linyuan rode on a steed, brandishing a spear, looking majestic. His arrival boosted the morale of the soldiers.

Faced with a three-pronged attack, the Western Region soldiers finally couldn't hold on any longer and began a large-scale retreat.

"Chase!" Zhong Xiaodan gave the order decisively.

However, the rain was getting heavier and the muddy ground was hindering the pursuit.

Zhong Xiaodan decided to call it a day: "Order, all troops, withdraw and reorganize the ranks!"

The soldiers stopped and began to clean up the battlefield. Rain washed away the blood on the ground, and the air was filled with the smell of moist earth.

Zhou Liangwei walked over to Zhong Xiaodan and said with emotion, "General Annan, this time we are so grateful for everyone's assistance. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous."

Zhong Xiaodan nodded: "Yes, I didn't expect that there is such a strong force in the Western Region."

Xianyu Linyuan walked over with a smile on his face: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan has ordered us to prepare for a general attack at any time."

Zhou Liangwei's eyes flashed with anticipation: "Finally, this day has come."

Zhong Xiaodan then glanced at Xianyu Linyuan and said, "General Xianyu, will you join us in attacking the Western Regions this time?"

Xian Yu Linyuan knew what Zhong Xiaodan was asking about and smiled faintly, "This time, His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan sent me here to rescue everyone and provide support for the rear forces. I will not directly participate in the siege."

Zhou Liangwei said, "Given General Xianyu's skills, it would be a shame if he didn't participate in the siege."

Xian Yu Linyuan smiled but didn't say anything.

He was very grateful to Jiang Chen for his arrangement, which not only gave him the opportunity to redeem himself for his crime but also saved his reputation.

However, just as they were discussing this, a scout hurried over with a nervous look on his face: "Generals, we've spotted a mysterious army ahead. Their flags don't look like they're from the Western Regions, and they're not ours either."

Everyone looked at each other, and Zhong Xiaodan frowned and said, "Could it be that other forces are intervening?"

Xianyu Linyuan pondered for a moment: "Could it be the Northern Qiang forces? They are always good at taking advantage of misfortunes."

Zhou Liangwei clenched his fists. "No matter who it is, the arrow is on the string now. We can't let them ruin our plan."

Zhong Xiaodan decisively ordered: "Pass the order down, all troops on alert, send out scouts to investigate the situation."

The rain gradually subsided, the dark clouds gradually dispersed, and a ray of dawn appeared in the sky.

The soldiers waited anxiously for news, and the air was filled with anxiety...