Eastern Han Dynasty, not the Three Kingdoms

After Ma Chao's showdown with the Shaoge tribe, his strategy underwent a significant shift. He now fully realized that his goal of containing the Eastern Qiang had been achieved. In reality, the Eastern Qiang did not harbor excessive ambitions. In the current situation, the most crucial task was to quickly lift the siege on Wuwei. As for his next move, he planned to plan and, once he had regrouped, seek revenge against the Eastern Qiang for their raids on Wuwei. Thus, Ma Chao resolutely halted his advance into Qiang territory and instead galloped directly towards Wuwei City.

After leading his troops back from Wuwei City, King Mi Tang immediately considered seeking out Ma Chao and defeating him. He believed this was the only way to avenge the humiliation of the Xianrong Qiang. After all, Ma Chao had been wreaking havoc within the Eastern Qiang. Allowing this to continue would not only severely undermine King Mi Tang's own prestige but also pose a grave threat to the stability of the entire Eastern Qiang. Only by annihilating him could the Eastern Qiang maintain their unity.

King Mi Tang of the Eastern Qiang led his troops to station in the Xianzhi tribe outside Biaoshi City. This tribe was located in the center of Wuwei County, Lingtu County and Shaoge Tribe, and was of great strategic significance.

Determined to rescue Wuwei, Ma Chao led his cavalry at a gallop toward the Xianzhi tribe. Thirty thousand Qiang soldiers were on full alert. Mi Tang, standing high above, watched the approaching Ma Chao troops, his heart filled with anticipation and anxiety.

As Ma Chao's cavalry emerged into view, the atmosphere on the battlefield instantly grew tense. Ma Chao led the charge, his horse galloping like lightning at the forefront. His gaze was firm and piercing, revealing a fearless courage. Pang De and Zhang Xiu flanked Ma Chao, respectively, each equally heroic and awe-inspiring.

Ma Chao's cavalry quickly formed into an arrow formation. The neighing of the horses and the shouts of the soldiers blended into a powerful, awe-inspiring force. At Ma Chao's command, the cavalry charged forward like arrows from a bow. The dust kicked up by the horses' hooves obscured the sky, seemingly threatening to engulf the entire battlefield.

During the charge, Ma Chao wielded his spear like a ferocious beast. Each of his strikes was powerful, and the Qiang soldiers fell one after another. Not to be outdone, Pang De brandished his broadsword, splashing blood wherever he struck. Zhang Xiu, spear in hand, swiftly weaved through the enemy ranks, repeatedly inflicting devastating blows on the Qiang soldiers.

Led by Ma Chao, the cavalry charged relentlessly into the Qiang camp. Like a surging tide, they instantly shattered the Qiang defenses. The Qiang soldiers tried to resist, but were overwhelmed by the overwhelming force of Ma Chao and his men. Ma Chao's spear danced like lightning, knocking down seven or eight Qiang leaders in quick succession. Each strike was accompanied by a roar, a display of unwavering bravery and fearlessness.

Seeing the situation dire, Prince Mi Dang of the Eastern Qiang tribe personally took up his spear and charged into battle, attempting to stop Ma Chao's advance. However, Ma Chao's imposing presence was like an insurmountable mountain, rendering Mi Dang insignificant before him. Ma Chao and Mi Dang instantly engaged, their spears clashing in mid-air with resounding clashes. After several rounds, Mi Dang gradually lost ground. Finally, Ma Chao seized the opportunity and struck Mi Dang with a single spear, knocking him off his horse. Mi Dang's personal guards risked their lives to rescue him.

In this fierce battle, the cavalry's charge swept across the battlefield like a raging storm. Their warhorses were like giant steel beasts, crushing forward with unstoppable force. Under the cavalry's charge, the Qiang soldiers were repeatedly forced back, their corpses and wailing cries scattered across the battlefield.

The heroic performance of Ma Chao and his men terrified the Qiang soldiers, filling them with fear. However, they refused to give up their resistance and continued to fight tenaciously. The battle reached a fever pitch, with shouts of killing, the clash of weapons, and the neighing of horses blending together to form a tragic war song.

Ma Chao's cavalry charged through the enemy lines, repeatedly advancing. Their presence was ghostly, elusive to the Qiang soldiers. Each charge wrought devastating damage, plunging the Qiang soldiers into deep despair. Pang De and Zhang Xiu also played crucial roles in the battle, coordinating with Ma Chao to drive the Qiang soldiers back.

The smoke from the battlefield grew thicker, and the smell of blood filled the air. Ma Chao's robe was already stained red with blood, but he remained determined and showed no sign of retreating. His eyes were filled with unwavering conviction, as if telling everyone that he would never give up.

As time went on, the Qiang resistance gradually weakened. Ma Chao seized the opportunity and launched another fierce charge. This time, he led his cavalry directly through the Qiang defenses, killing them beyond their reach. They swept through like a whirlwind, completely routing the Qiang forces.

When the Eastern Qiang King Mi Tang saw that his 30,000-strong army not only failed to encircle Ma Chao, but was instead thrown into chaos by the approximately 1,500 cavalrymen led by Ma Chao, with his soldiers fleeing in all directions like birds and beasts, he was so angry that his face turned ashen and he could only gather up the remaining troops in a rage.

The battlefield was thick with smoke and the cries of battle shook the earth. Ma Chao led the charge, spear in hand, his horse swift as a swift current. His fearless and fearless figure stood out against the chaotic battlefield. His cavalry followed closely behind, like an unstoppable torrent, crashing into the Qiang soldiers' defenses.

The Qiang soldiers had been braced for battle, confident that their superior numbers would easily defeat Ma Chao's forces. However, they had never anticipated the ferocity of Ma Chao and his cavalry. Their charge was like thunder, terrifying the Qiang soldiers. Ma Chao wielded his spear, each thrust carrying deadly force. Qiang soldiers felled wherever he struck. His cavalry, undeterred, fought bravely, their arrows scattering like locusts, leaving the Qiang soldiers with nowhere to hide.

Under Ma Chao's command, the cavalry charged through the enemy lines, repeatedly advancing. Their speed was so rapid that the Qiang soldiers struggled to react. Their defenses quickly crumbled under the onslaught of Ma Chao's cavalry. The Qiang soldiers lost their resolve to resist, abandoning their armor and weapons and fleeing in all directions.

Mi Tang watched his army's defeat, filled with resentment and anger. But he also knew the situation was hopeless, unable to stand up to Ma Chao. He could only flee the battlefield in disarray, leaving behind a devastating mess and countless corpses.

The battle finally ended, leaving the battlefield in ruins. Ma Chao and his men were covered in wounds, but their faces beamed with the joy of victory. With their courage and strength, they had defeated the powerful enemy and bought precious time to rescue Wuwei.

This battle made Ma Chao famous and demonstrated his exceptional military prowess and fearless courage. He defeated an enemy force many times his size with his fearless ferocity, becoming a legend on the battlefield.

The Eastern Qiang tribes had originally been confident in their ability to contain Ma Chao, but Ma Chao's heroic display was like a crushing blow, completely shattering their confidence. On the battlefield, the fierce charge of Ma Chao and his cavalry proved an irresistible force to the Eastern Qiang tribes. They no longer had the courage to fight and retreated to their bases.

Mi Tang, the King of the Eastern Qiang, suffered a crushing defeat in this battle. He had led an army of 30,000, but failed to achieve victory, instead suffering a crushing defeat. This caused his standing among the various tribes to plummet. They lost trust in him, their loyalty diminished, and they began to disown him.

With the retreat of the Eastern Qiang tribes, the Eastern Qiang King's siege of Wuwei was declared a complete failure. The Eastern Qiang tribes, no longer willing to fight, returned to their respective tribes, leaving behind chaos and silence. The outcome of this battle not only catapulted Ma Chao to prominence, but also highlighted the internal divisions and decline of the Eastern Qiang. Mi Tang, after this defeat, faced an even more difficult situation. He needed to regain the trust and support of the tribes to restore his prestige and status.