Eastern Han Dynasty, not the Three Kingdoms

Amid the tension and despair permeating Yuzhang City, Liu Yao and Xu Shao knew the situation had reached a critical juncture. Having foreseen the tragic end that Yuzhang County might face, they naturally refused to sit idly by and wait for death. So, they quietly sent a messenger to summon General Yu Mi to discuss matters.

At this moment, Yu Mi was caught in the fierce battle ahead, fighting bloody battles. Amidst the flashing swords and shadows, his armor had long been stained red with blood, and sweat and blood mixed together, streaming down his cheeks. Upon hearing the news that his lord had summoned him, he was startled, a hint of surprise on his face, but he quickly gave a few instructions and hurried off.

Yu Mi approached Liu Yao and Xu Shao, panting slightly, and knelt on one knee to salute. Liu Yao's face was solemn, his eyes revealing anxiety and helplessness. He said, "General Yu, the city is about to fall, and the enemy's offensive is becoming increasingly fierce. If we stay here, we will die."

Xu Shao nodded slightly and continued, "After discussion, we decided that we should break out and head to Jingzhou to seek help from our royal family kin, Liu Biao and Liu Jingsheng. If we can borrow troops from them, we will surely be able to make a comeback and recapture the lost territory of Yuzhang."

Yu Mi's heart tightened upon hearing this, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face. He said, "My lord, sir, if we evacuate now, the city will be overrun by the enemy in an instant. What will become of the soldiers still fighting desperately on the city walls? They have sacrificed so much to defend this city. How can we abandon them?"

Xu Shao frowned and said resolutely, "General Yu, the situation is critical right now. How can we care about so many things? The safety of our lord is the most important thing. As long as the lord is safe, we will have the opportunity to avenge these soldiers in the future."

Yu Mi felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He knew Xu Shao's words were true, but he couldn't bear to abandon his brothers who were still fighting so hard. However, he couldn't disobey his lord's orders. Helplessly, he gritted his teeth, bowed, and said, "I obey your orders. I will go down and prepare quietly."

With that, Yu Mi turned and left, his back revealing a hint of helplessness and sadness. Liu Yao and Xu Shao watched him go, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. They knew that the road ahead would be full of hardships, but for the sake of survival and hope for the future, they had no choice.

In Yuan Shu's camp, a chill wind blew, and battle flags fluttered. Clad in heavy armor, Yuan Shu gazed ahead at Yuzhang City with anxiety and anger. Below the city walls, wave after wave of his own soldiers bravely charged toward the walls. After finally reaching them, they were ruthlessly beaten back by the tenacious defenders.

Seeing his soldiers' repeated failed charges, Yuan Shu gnashed his teeth in frustration, veins bulging on his face. He suddenly drew his sword from his waist, raised it high, and shouted, "Continue the attack! We must take this city wall! Anyone who disobeys my order will be executed!" His voice echoed in the cold wind, revealing an undeniable fierceness.

Yan Xiang, standing nearby, was filled with worry and anxiety. He knew that continuing this blind attack would only lead to the deaths of his soldiers. So he hurried forward, bowed, and pleaded, "My lord, our army has suffered heavy casualties and is exhausted. Continuing this assault is not a good idea. I beg you to withdraw your troops for now and make a long-term plan."

However, Yuan Shu was already obsessed with capturing Yuzhang City and refused to listen to Yan Xiang's advice. He glared at Yan Xiang impatiently and shouted, "Shut up! Stop encouraging others and destroying your own prestige! I will not stop until we take this city!"

Seeing Yuan Shu's stubbornness, Yan Xiang grew anxious. He took another step forward and continued his persuasion, "My lord, please reconsider! The defenders of this city are resisting stubbornly. If we continue to force our way in, we will only lose more men than we gain. The loss will outweigh the gain."

Yuan Shu was annoyed by Yan Xiang's persuasion, and a look of humiliation and anger appeared on his face. He waved his hand suddenly and shouted: "Get this noisy man out of here, don't let him hang around in front of me!" As soon as he finished speaking, several soldiers rushed forward, lifted Yan Xiang, and forcibly dragged him out of Yuan Shu's sight.

As Yan Xiang was dragged away, he still cried out, "My lord, no!" But his voice was quickly drowned out by the cries of battle and the whistling of the cold wind. Yuan Shu, on the other hand, still gripped his sword tightly, staring fiercely at the city walls, his eyes red as if spitting fire. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Whoever reaches the city walls will be rewarded handsomely! Gold, silver, treasures, beauties, official positions, everything!" His voice echoed in the cold wind, carrying an endless allure and temptation.

After shouting, Yuan Shu turned to look at Lei Bo and Li Feng beside him, a fierce look in his eyes, and said, "You two promised me before. Now, lead the death squad and attack the city head fiercely. Don't come back to see me until you take this city!"

Lei Bo and Li Feng exchanged a glance, each one of them, now infected by Yuan Shu's madness, a surge of courage rising within them. They both clasped their fists together and shouted, "I obey your command!" With that, Lei Bo and Li Feng led their personal guards, charging towards the city wall like tigers.

Seeing their general personally attacking the city, the soldiers' morale was instantly boosted. Shouting, they followed Lei Bo and Li Feng, carrying ladders and desperately charging towards the city walls. Lei Bo and Li Feng led the charge, climbing the ladders and arduously climbing step by step towards the top of the city wall.

On the city wall, veteran General Fan Neng faced the surging enemy troops, and was about to be defeated at the breach. At this critical moment, Taishi Ci shouted, "Don't be so arrogant!" and then led his personal guards to charge at the enemy without hesitation.

Taishi Ci, spear in hand, lunged at Li Feng like a flash of black lightning. Li Feng had barely climbed to the top of the city wall, barely gaining a firm footing when he saw Taishi Ci charging towards him. Startled, he quickly drew his broadsword and hastily engaged. The two men instantly engaged in a tangle of swords and spears, their cries of killing deafening.

On the city walls, soldiers from both sides engaged in a fierce battle, blood splattering and screams echoing. Taishi Ci wielded his spear with all his might, the tip flashing with a cold gleam. Each thrust carried a fierce momentum, forcing Li Feng to retreat. Li Feng, unwilling to be outdone, gritted his teeth, brandished his broadsword, and desperately resisted Taishi Ci's attacks.

As Lei Bo climbed the ladder, he kept his eyes fixed on the battle on the city walls. Seeing Li Feng entangled by Taishi Ci, unable to escape, he felt a surge of anxiety. He knew that Taishi Ci was too dazzling atop the city walls. His previous fierce attacks had been thwarted by his extraordinary martial arts and fearless courage.

Thinking of this, Lei Bo became extremely anxious and quickened his pace. After finally reaching the top of the city wall, he didn't even bother to catch his breath. He brandished his weapon and rushed towards Taishi Ci, shouting, "Taishi Ci, stop being so arrogant! Today I'll teach you how powerful I, Lei Bo, am!"

At this time, Li Feng was fighting with Taishi Ci in a stalemate, and his physical strength was gradually exhausted. Seeing Lei Bo coming to help, he was delighted, and suddenly a surge of strength surged in his heart. He shouted loudly, and waved the big knife in his hand again, cooperating with Lei Bo to attack Taishi Ci together.

Taishi Ci showed no fear when he saw Lei Bo join the fray. His gaze flashed like lightning as he calmly observed the two men's attacks. His spear danced nimbly in his hand, like a dragon emerging from the sea, blocking and repelling Lei Bo and Li Feng's attacks one by one.

The three engaged in a fierce battle atop the city walls, the clash of weapons resounding incessantly. Lei Bo's sword was heavy and powerful, each chop accompanied by a whirring sound and immense force. Li Feng coordinated with Lei Bo, searching for flaws in Taishi Ci's defense, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Taishi Ci, with his superb martial arts and agility, remained remarkably at ease under the dual attack.

Seeing the fierce clash between the three fierce generals, the soldiers on the city walls stopped fighting and gathered to watch. Their shouts and cheers rose one after another, cheering their respective generals on. Taishi Ci swung his spear, the tip flashing with a cold light, and pierced Lei Bo's throat. Lei Bo quickly dodged to the side, secretly marveling at Taishi Ci's martial prowess. Li Feng seized the opportunity to attack from behind, slashing at Taishi Ci's back with his broadsword. Taishi Ci seemed to have anticipated this, turning and sweeping his spear across, blocking Li Feng's blow.

On the city walls, swords flashed, and the cries of battle were deafening. Taishi Ci was like a god of war, his spear darting up and down in his grasp, his movements impenetrable. Despite their best efforts, Lei Bo and Li Feng were unable to break through Taishi Ci's defenses.

Lei Bo's sword was heavy, and every chop sent a whistling sound, but Taishi Ci always managed to cleverly sidestep and counterattack. Li Feng, seizing an opening, attempted a sneak attack from the side, but Taishi Ci was quick to detect it and, with a flick of his spear, forced him back.

As the three engaged in a fierce battle, Taishi Ci suddenly roared, and like a dragon emerging from the sea, his spear pierced Lei Bo's chest. Startled, Lei Bo lashed out with his sword to block, but the fierce blow numbed his arm and sent him retreating several steps. Li Feng, observing this, tried to step forward to support him, but a look from Taishi Ci frightened him, and he paused.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Taishi Ci pursued the enemy with his spear, forcing Lei Bo and Li Feng to retreat. The defenders on the city walls, seeing their leader's bravery, were greatly encouraged and shouted in encouragement, brandishing their weapons with even greater vigor.

Under Taishi Ci's fierce assault, Lei Bo and Li Feng gradually lost their strength. Their faces were covered with sweat and fatigue, and their eyes revealed a hint of despair. Finally, after another round of Taishi Ci's fierce attack, the two could no longer hold out and could only retreat from the city wall in disgrace.

The soldiers below the city saw their commander retreat, and their morale plummeted. The originally overwhelming offensive gradually weakened. They looked at the majestic Taishi Ci on the top of the city, and their hearts were filled with fear and helplessness. The defenders on the top of the city cheered and celebrated this hard-won victory. Taishi Ci looked at Lei Bo and Li Feng who had retreated from the city, and there was no trace of pride in his eyes.

Taishi Ci hurried to the side of veteran General Fan Neng, his face filled with anxiety. He stared at Fan Neng intently and asked anxiously, "General Fan, where is General Yu Mi? Why is the enemy attack so fierce this time? General Yu Mi is nowhere to be seen."

Fan Neng was already seriously injured, his face pale as paper, his forehead covered with beads of sweat. He was panting slightly, and finally caught his breath. He said weakly, "The lord just summoned General Yu Mi, but he hasn't returned yet. I don't know why the lord wants him. The enemy's attack is fierce, and it's time to use him."