Eastern Han Dynasty, not the Three Kingdoms

Ever since Sun Jian and his son, Sun Ce, led their troops, cautiously carrying the imperial seal, and hastily fled into Jingzhou, their tense nerves finally relaxed a bit. Their relationship with Yuan Shao had completely fallen out, and they were pursued relentlessly by Yuan Shao's troops. With few troops and few generals, the two men were forced to flee recklessly until they reached Jingzhou. Believing themselves temporarily out of danger, they sought a suitable location to rest and recuperate.

Sun Ce was full of doubts and asked Sun Jian with a puzzled look: "Father, is it worth doing this? For a piece of stone, you give up all the achievements you have gained, and you are so irreconcilable with Yuan Shao?" But Sun Jian replied firmly: "Ce'er, you are still young and don't understand the huge temptation contained in these eight short words 'Received the Mandate from Heaven, Live Long and Prosper'." When Sun Jian said this, his face was full of fanaticism, and his eyes were shining with irrepressible desire.

While frantically dispatching troops in pursuit, Yuan Shao also wrote ceaselessly to Liu Biao. Back when Liu Jingsheng was ambitiously striving to unify Jingzhou, he dispatched Zhang Zi, the Nanyang prefect, a trusted confidant among Liu Biao's closest confidants. Unexpectedly, when Sun Jian was on a cross-county campaign to suppress bandits, he was met with Zhang Zi's deliberate obstruction and obstruction. Seizing the opportunity amidst the chaos of the suppression, Sun Jian took advantage of the situation and executed Zhang Zi. During the reign of Emperor Ling, the imperial court's influence had long since waned, leaving it unable to manage many local affairs. Faced with this helpless situation, it could only reluctantly acquiesce.

However, Liu Biao could not swallow this bitter taste, a thorn in his side. Furthermore, Sun Jian's actions had caused unrest and unrest in Jingzhou. Sun Jian was known for his reckless and unruly behavior, often launching cross-county campaigns at the slightest disagreement. Even Huang Zu, Liu Biao's self-proclaimed chief general, could no longer tolerate this.

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Liu Biao, fully aware of the potential threat posed by Sun Jian and his son to Jingzhou, decisively dispatched his great general, Huang Zu, to stop them. Huang Zu, a seasoned warrior, meticulous, and deeply loyal to Liu Biao, began meticulously planning the ambush upon receiving the order.

Huang Zu, fully aware of the valor of Sun Jian and his son, understood that direct confrontation was unlikely to succeed; only a clever ambush offered a chance. He personally led an elite force, moving stealthily amidst the chaotic enemy. After careful reconnaissance, Huang Zu located an ideal ambush location near the route Sun Jian and Sun Ce would take to return to Changsha.

The valley was flanked by towering peaks, densely wooded areas, and jagged rocks, with a narrow path running down the middle. Huang Zu ordered his soldiers to hide on the slopes flanking the valley, using branches and weeds to conceal their forms. He also arranged for archers to ambush in optimal positions, ready with powerful crossbows and sharp arrows, waiting for Sun Jian and his son's army to fall into the trap.

To ensure the success of the ambush, Huang Zu deployed a small number of soldiers at the entrance and exit of the valley, disguised as ordinary refugees and merchants, to confuse Sun Jian and his son's spies. At the same time, he ordered the soldiers to maintain absolute silence and strictly prohibit any noise to avoid alerting the enemy.

Sun Jian and his son, Sun Ce, marched cautiously and carefully. Sun Ce remained vigilant, observing his surroundings. However, Huang Zu's disguise was so clever that they failed to detect anything unusual. As their army slowly entered the valley, Sun Ce suddenly felt a surge of unease, but it was too late.

Huang Zu saw that Sun Jian and his son's army had completely entered the ambush. With a single command, he unleashed a hail of arrows. Countless sharp arrows rained down upon Sun Jian's army from the hillsides on either side of the valley. Caught off guard, the soldiers fell to the ground, their screams echoing, and the ranks fell into chaos.

Sun Jian's eyes widened with anger as he shouted at his soldiers to resist. He waved his weapons, trying to block the locust-like arrows. However, the enemy's attack was too fierce, and Sun Jian's army suffered heavy casualties.

Sun Ce was terribly anxious upon seeing this. He knew that if he didn't break out quickly, his entire army would be destroyed. With a roar, he led his trusted soldiers and charged towards the side of the valley, trying to fight his way out.

Sun Ce was like a tiger, stabbing left and right with his spear, and wherever he went, the enemy fell one after another. His bravery made the enemy fearful, but the enemy was too numerous and kept closing in.

On the other side, Sun Jian fought hard, trying to clear a path for his son. However, the enemy's encirclement became smaller and smaller, and Sun Jian was hit by several arrows, but he still refused to fall.

At that moment, a sharp arrow whistled in, striking Sun Jian squarely in the head. Sun Jian's body lurched, and excruciating pain instantly rippled through his body, yet he endured it, wielding his weapon in resistance. However, several more arrows pierced his body, sending streams of blood gushing out. Sun Jian's vision blurred, and his body teetered, yet he remained standing, his unwavering willpower strong enough to resist.

Finally, Sun Jian collapsed to the ground due to his severe injuries and lack of strength. His eyes looked ahead unwillingly, as if he was still worried about the safety of his son Sun Ce.

Sun Ce fought bravely amidst the chaos, his body covered in blood, unable to tell whether it was his own or the enemy's. His closest associates fell one by one, but his eyes remained firm, with only one thought in his mind: charge out!

Just when Sun Ce was almost exhausted, he discovered a weak point in the enemy's defense. He used up his last bit of strength, rushed forward, and finally broke through the enemy's encirclement.

However, when he turned back to look for his father, Sun Jian, he saw him lying dead, wounded by several arrows amidst the chaos. Sun Ce was overcome with grief, tears welling up in his eyes. His troops also wept uncontrollably.

After Sun Jian's death, Huang Zu, like a wolf, determined to eradicate his entire army, launched a relentless hunt for Sun Ce. Sun Ce's troops were already small, exhausted from previous battles and suffering heavy casualties. Undaunted, Sun Ce, with extraordinary courage and exceptional military prowess, led his remnants through the mountains and engaged Huang Zu's pursuers in a thrilling, life-or-death struggle. After a long, desperate battle, Sun Ce finally managed to break through Huang Zu's encirclement, slicing a bloody path through the encirclement.

Sun Ce gradually regained consciousness from the battle, but the cruel reality was that his father was dead, and his body had been found by Huang Zu. He stood there blankly, his eyes empty, his face filled with confusion and disbelief.

Sun Ce regained consciousness, tears streaming down his face like a flood. He knelt on the ground, pounding his hands as he wept bitterly, "Father! Why is Heaven so unfair? I, Sun Ce, am unfilial and have failed to protect you!" His cries were heartbreaking, as if he was trying to vent all the pain and regret in his heart.

Huang Gai, Cheng Pu and Han Dang rushed over and were deeply saddened to see Sun Ce so grief-stricken.

Huang Gai stepped forward, helped Sun Ce to his feet, and said earnestly, "Young Lord, this is not the time to grieve. Our Lord is gone, but his will lives on. We must carry on his aspirations and avenge him!"

Cheng Pu also advised, "Young Master, you must cheer up. My master had high hopes for you. I believe you will be able to rally your forces, defeat Huang Zu, and achieve great things."

Han Dang continued, "Young Master, we are all by your side. As long as you give the order, we will do it even if it means risking our lives."

Sun Ce listened to their persuasion and gradually stopped crying. A determined fire rekindled in his eyes. "My father's spirit is watching over me in heaven. If I don't pull myself together, how can I be worthy of my father? I will not be a human being until I have my revenge!"

Sun Ce, resolute in his revenge, began to organize his troops and plot his revenge. His mind was solely focused on avenging his father. After gathering his remaining troops and resting briefly, he began planning a surprise attack on Huang Zu.

Sun Ce knew that Huang Zu was a cautious man and that he still had a large number of troops under his command. If he attacked rashly, he would be unlikely to succeed. So he sent out spies to inquire about Huang Zu's whereabouts and the deployment of his troops.

After careful investigation, Sun Ce finally learned that Huang Zu was stationed in a camp that was easy to defend but difficult to attack. However, Huang Zu had relaxed his defenses after his recent ambush victory, and his defenses were not without flaws. Sun Ce made no rash moves, quietly waiting for night to fall.

At night, under a dark moon and strong wind, Sun Ce led his carefully selected elite soldiers and quietly approached Huang Zu's camp. They avoided the enemy patrols and sneaked into the camp silently.

Sun Ce led the charge, moving like a ghost among the enemy's tents. Huang Zu's soldiers, startled awake from their sleep, responded in panic. But Sun Ce's troops, acting swiftly and with perfect coordination, quickly disrupted the enemy's formation.

Huang Zu tried to organize a resistance amid the chaos, but Sun Ce spotted him immediately. Roaring in anger, Sun Ce charged at Huang Zu, his spear in hand like a dragon emerging from the sea, unstoppable. Huang Zu's guards fell one after another, and Huang Zu himself was overwhelmed by Sun Ce's imposing presence.