Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

Yizhou, Ba County front line.

Sun Ce led the 80,000 Jiangdong troops in a fierce battle with Zhang Ren's Yizhou troops. Clad in silver armor and armed with a spear, he was like a tiger descending from the mountains, unstoppable.

"I am Sun Bofu, the little overlord of Jiangdong! Do you dare to fight me, enemy general?" Sun Ce stood with his sword across his shoulders and spoke in a voice like a bell.

"Hmph. Shoot." Zhang Ren said disdainfully.

Sun Ce saw that his provocation would not achieve his goal, so he immediately ordered his troops to charge. His bravery was like entering an empty space.

Zhang Ren's army's morale was crushed, huge holes appeared in its formation, and it was defeated step by step. The Yizhou army's defense line gradually collapsed under Sun Ce's fierce attack.

However, just as Sun Ce was about to defeat Zhang Ren in one fell swoop, Borshu's reinforcements suddenly arrived, and the situation on the battlefield was instantly reversed.

Although Bolushu had been defeated in his earlier battle with Sun Ce, his strength was not compromised. The elite cavalry he led swept through the battlefield like a whirlwind, quickly stabilizing the Yizhou army's position.

Borshu's cavalry was good at surprise attacks and had great mobility. Although Sun Ce's Jiangdong army was brave, they found it difficult to cope with such flexible tactics.

"My lord, Borshu's cavalry is coming with great force. Our formation has been broken up. If we don't adjust in time, we will probably be passive!" Lu Xun rode his horse to Sun Ce's side and said solemnly.

Sun Ce frowned, staring at Borshu in the distance with a sharp gaze. He snorted coldly and said:

"Bo Ershu may be brave, but how could I, Sun Ce, fear him? Pass the order, the entire army will shrink into formation, use shields to resist the cavalry's attack, and archers, prepare! When the enemy approaches, unleash a volley of arrows!"

Lu Xun nodded and quickly relayed the order. The Jiangdong army's formation began to shrink, with shieldmen in front, spearmen in the back, and archers hidden in the formation, ready to strike.

Although Borshu's cavalry was fierce, its impact gradually weakened under the tight defense of the Jiangdong army.

Seeing this, Borshu sneered and waved his hand to order:

"Cavalry retreat, infantry advance, archers prepare, suppress their archers!"

The Yizhou infantry quickly advanced and engaged the Jiangdong shield formation in a fierce clash. The two sides engaged in a fierce battle on the plains of Ba County, with swords flashing and blood flying everywhere.

Sun Ce personally charged into the enemy lines, brandishing his spear, and wherever he passed, the enemy soldiers fell one after another. His bravery boosted the morale of the Jiangdong army, and the soldiers fought bravely, and the battle gradually turned in their favor.

However, Bolu was no pushover. Seeing that a frontal assault was unlikely to succeed, he ordered his troops to split into two groups: one to continue engaging the Jiangdong army head-on, while the other would circle around the Jiangdong army's flank and attempt a flank breakthrough.

Lu Xun keenly sensed Borshu's intention and hurriedly said to Sun Ce:

"My lord, the enemy has split up and taken a detour, intending to outflank us. If we don't respond in time, we're in danger of being surrounded!"

Sun Ce heard this, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice:

"Bo Yan, you lead a group of troops to guard the flanks and stop the enemy! I will personally lead the troops to break through the front and directly attack Zhang Ren!"

Lu Xun nodded and quickly led a force to the flank. Young and impulsive, yet meticulous, he knew the stakes of this battle were high and he dared not take it lightly. He directed his men to quickly establish a defensive line, with archers ambushed on either side, waiting for the enemy to approach before delivering a fatal blow.

At the same time, Sun Ce led his main force to launch a fierce attack on Zhang Ren's central army. Although Zhang Ren was brave, he gradually became exhausted under Sun Ce's fierce attack.

Sun Ce's spear was like a dragon emerging from the sea, each swing bringing up a rain of blood. Zhang Ren's lieutenant saw this and rushed forward to help, but after just a few rounds, he was knocked off his horse by Sun Ce's spear.

"Zhang Ren, give me your life!" Sun Ce shouted, pointing his spear at Zhang Ren.

Zhang Ren's face paled, and he was already considering retreat. He knew he was no match for Sun Ce, but retreating now would only cause the army to lose its morale. He gritted his teeth and persevered, brandishing his sword to meet Sun Ce's attack. After more than ten rounds, Zhang Ren was already showing signs of fatigue, and it looked as if he was on the verge of defeat.

At that moment, Borshu's flanking forces were closing in on the Jiangdong army's defenses. Lu Xun remained calm and, once the enemy was within range, ordered his archers to release their arrows. A dense hail of arrows descended upon the enemy like a swarm of locusts, inflicting heavy losses on Borshu's flanking forces.

Seeing this, Boershu frowned and sighed inwardly:

"The Jiangdong Army is indeed worthy of its reputation. This Lu Xun is so young, yet he possesses such strategic plans!"

He quickly adjusted his tactics, ordered the flank troops to retreat, and personally led the elite cavalry to attack the center of the Jiangdong army, trying to defeat Sun Ce in one fell swoop.

Sun Ce was engaged in a fierce battle with Zhang Ren when he suddenly sensed a commotion behind him. Turning back, he saw that Borshu's cavalry had broken through the defensive line and were charging straight at him. A chill ran down his spine, knowing that if he were to be entangled by Borshu at this point, the battle would be extremely difficult.

"My lord, retreat quickly!" Lu Xun's voice came from a distance, and he led a group of soldiers and horses to come to support quickly.

Sun Ce gritted his teeth, brandished his spear, and quickly retreated. Borshu's cavalry pursued him relentlessly, while Lu Xun commanded his archers to fire continuously, trying to stop the enemy's pursuit.

At this moment, a horn suddenly sounded in the distance, and then a large army rushed out from the flank and attacked Borshu's cavalry. Sun Ce looked closely and saw that it was the reinforcements led by Han Dang!

"General Yigong!" Sun Ce was overjoyed and felt relieved.

Han Dang looked solemn as he quickly stepped forward, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands together, and said respectfully in a loud and steady voice:

"My Lord! The Grand Commander has a keen insight into the situation and knows that you intend to take Yizhou, so he has sent me here to assist you."

Han Dang's reinforcements, like a tiger descending from a mountain, quickly dispersed Borshu's cavalry. Borshu, seeing the situation was dire, hastily ordered a retreat. Zhang Ren, fearing a prolonged battle, retreated his troops to the city of Ba.

Sun Ce and Han Dang met up, and they smiled at each other, both feeling at ease.

"General Yigong, you came at the right time!" Sun Ce patted Han Dang on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Han Dang smiled slightly and said:

"My lord, although the Yizhou army has retreated, Borshu and Zhang Ren have not damaged the foundation. We must proceed with caution."

Sun Ce nodded and said:

"Yes, although we have won this battle, we still need to make long-term plans for the Yizhou region."

Lu Xun also rushed over at this time. After the three of them discussed, they decided to temporarily rest the troops and wait until the time was right to attack Yizhou.

Sun Ce learned from Han Dang about the situation on the Tanghe battlefield. The two armies had been fighting for more than ten days, and it was difficult to determine the winner in a short time. He wanted to seize Ba County as soon as possible to relieve the pressure on the Grand Commander Sun Wu.

At the same time, Han Xin, who was far away in Xiapi, adjusted his deployment and sent out his general Guan Yu to complete the encirclement of Xiapi City again.

"General Yunchang has led his troops to fight Zhang Liao. If Sun Quan can regroup and join forces with our army, Lu Bu will undoubtedly be defeated!" Han Xin stood in the military tent with a firm gaze.

Guo Jia nodded and said:

"General, although the situation is complicated now, as long as we can hold our ground and advance step by step, victory in the Battle of Xuzhou will eventually belong to us."

Han Xin smiled slightly and said:

"Military Advisor Guo is absolutely right. Pass the order down, prepare the entire army for battle. Once Guan Yu defeats Zhang Liao, we will launch a general attack on Xia Pi!"

Outside the military tent, the sound of war drums could be heard faintly. The Battle of Xuzhou was about to usher in the final decisive battle.