Eastern Han Dynasty, not the Three Kingdoms

Time seemed to stand still as two more days of siege passed. For the people in the city, every minute and every second felt like a long, torturous tragedies. The situation in the city had become so dire that it was almost untenable. Supplies were scarce, and the soldiers were exhausted.

The enemy army rushed towards the city again and again like a tide, hoping to break through the city in one fell swoop by relying on their numerical advantage and fierce offensive. However, each time their attack was resisted by the tenacious and organized strength of the city defenders, and they were repelled again and again, leaving countless traces of fierce fighting on the city walls.

During these difficult days of siege, Ma Teng's transformation was heartbreaking. Once awe-inspiring, he had lost over ten pounds, his face covered in stubble, and he looked gaunt. His eyes betrayed deep fatigue, yet his stubborn resolve remained undimmed. Like an unshakable statue, he resolutely defended Wuwei City, never flinching even in the face of overwhelming odds. His tenacity and loyalty were truly admirable.

Han Sui frantically organized siege operations, but each attack failed to make any substantial progress, and instead plunged both sides into a state of extreme exhaustion. The defenders' strength was gradually depleted in their stubborn resistance.

At this critical moment, scouts brought Han Sui shocking news: Dong Zhuo's vanguard, like a powerful whirlwind, was rapidly approaching Wuwei City, only 50 miles away. Han Sui knew that he could not continue the attack, otherwise he would face the danger of annihilation.

He acted decisively and ordered a retreat. The coalition forces began to retreat like a tide, dragging their exhausted bodies and heavy equipment as they evacuated the battlefield step by step. Their retreat was slow, as everyone knew that this retreat could mean all their previous efforts would be in vain.

After retreating ten miles, Han Sui ordered the encampment to be set up. The soldiers quickly set to work, erecting tents and setting up fortifications to prevent a sudden enemy attack. Everyone understood that while they had temporarily escaped the danger of being attacked from both sides, the battle ahead would be even more difficult. Standing in the camp, Han Sui gazed into the distance, filled with worry. He knew the battle with Dong Zhuo had only just begun.

Han Sui solemnly directed the soldiers in the camp to set up the camp and deploy the troops in an orderly manner. His eyes revealed determination and calmness, and he was secretly thinking in his heart how to deal with the upcoming vanguard of Dong Zhuo.

About half a day later, the vanguard, led by Hu Zhen and Li Meng, surged forward with a powerful force of infantry and cavalry. Hu Zhen's face was stern, his eyes tinged with arrogance and disdain. He sat atop his tall horse, gazing down at the battlefield ahead, secretly proud of the strength of his vanguard.

Li Meng followed Hu Zhen a little nervously. He looked left and right from time to time, looking at the situation around him, feeling a little uneasy.

They quickly formed their battle formations, and the soldiers were all rubbing their hands, with determined expressions on their faces, holding their weapons tightly in their hands, ready to engage in battle at any time.

Hu Zhen and Li Meng led their armies in a mighty procession. Hu Zhen, atop a towering horse, looked dashing. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Listen up, rebels! I am Hu Zhen, a general under General Dong! If you have the guts, come out and fight me!" His voice echoed like thunder across the battlefield.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yin, who was in Han Sui's camp across the way, was instantly enraged. His eyes widened, blazing with anger, and he roared, sword in hand, "Don't act so arrogant, you traitor! Look at how powerful your grandfather, Cheng Yin, is!" With that, he charged at Hu Zhen like an enraged beast, brandishing his sword like lightning.

In an instant, the two armies clashed in close combat, their swords clashing. Cheng Yin and Hu Zhen engaged in a fierce battle on the battlefield, brandishing their weapons, each move imbued with power and determination. Amidst the flashing of swords, their figures intertwined, neither yielding.

Soldiers on both sides roared in encouragement, cheering on their respective commanders. Dust billowed across the battlefield, and the cries of battle echoed incessantly. The atmosphere was tense to the extreme. Cheng Yin and Hu Zhen fought back and forth for thirty or forty rounds, yet the outcome remained uncertain.

Han Sui was anxious when he saw that Cheng Yin and Hu Zhen had been fighting for a long time but still could not determine the winner, so he signaled Hou Xuan to pick up his sword and ride forward to help Cheng Yin.

At the same time, Li Meng in Dong Zhuo's camp was holding the line. When he saw Hou Xuan and Cheng Yin coming forward together, he immediately shouted, "Don't try to launch a sneak attack, you evil general. I, Li Meng, am here to fight you!" After that, Li Meng spurred his horse and brandished his sword, heading towards Hou Xuan.

Suddenly, the battlefield erupted in the cries of bloodshed, as Hou Xuan and Li Meng engaged in a fierce battle. Blades flashed, figures clashed, and the cries of battle were deafening. On Han Sui's side, Hou Xuan and Cheng Yin coordinated in perfect harmony, their offensive fierce. Li Meng and Hu Zhen, however, showed no weakness, desperately resisting their attacks.

The situation on the battlefield grew increasingly tense and intense. Soldiers on both sides watched this thrilling battle closely, cheering for their respective generals. Everyone's heart was filled with the desire for victory, and the flame of battle burned brightly in their hearts.

Seeing the two sides deadlocked, Han Sui waved his hand and two more generals, Ma Wan and Yang Qiu, joined the battle, spears in hand. Seeing that the enemy was outnumbered, Hu Zhen and Li Meng's guards shouted and charged, and a chaotic battle ensued.

Ma Wan, Yang Qiu, Hou Xuan, and Cheng Yin engaged Hu Zhen and Li Meng in a fierce battle. Ma Wan wielded his spear with fearless courage, each strike packing immense power. Yang Qiu, agile and deft, dodged the enemy's attacks while simultaneously seeking opportunities to counterattack. Hou Xuan and Cheng Yin worked in perfect harmony, one attacking while the other providing support, making it difficult for the enemy to cope.

Hu Zhen and Li Meng were not to be outdone, and they fought fiercely against the enemy's attacks. Hu Zhen, brandishing his broadsword, engaged Ma Wan head-on, neither yielding, while Li Meng assisted, sometimes attacking the enemy and sometimes defending Hu Zhen's attacks.

In this chaotic battle, soldiers on both sides displayed tenacious fighting spirit and superb combat skills. They bravely fought for their respective goals, fearing their own safety. The battlefield was covered in flying dust, the shouts of killing were deafening, and the intensity of the fighting was terrifying.

The two sides officially engaged in a head-on, desperate fight. Although Dong Zhuo's soldiers were high-spirited and formidable, they hadn't had time to rest after a long ride. Han Sui, on the other hand, although his morale was slightly fatigued from the intense fighting, had, after half a day's rest, remained at his full potential.

Hu Zhen's troops were, after all, only the vanguard. Eager to achieve success, he rushed to battle without even setting up camp. Han Sui, desperate for a victory to boost flagging morale, crushed his generals and soldiers. Hu Zhen's vanguard was powerless to withstand Han Sui's reckless charge. Hu Zhen fought fiercely, refusing to retreat, and faced danger everywhere. Li Meng, attempting to save Hu Zhen, was stabbed by the enemy. Hu Zhen's personal guards risked their lives to escort Hu Zhen and Li Meng to retreat. The battlefield, a cacophony of shouts and clashes of weapons, thick with the smell of blood and smoke, was filled with the sheer ferocity of the battle, a breathtaking display of ferocity.

During the retreat, Hu Zhen and Li Meng's personal guards displayed tenacious fighting spirit and superb combat skills. They tightly surrounded Hu Zhen and Li Meng, forming a solid defensive line to resist the pursuit of Han Sui's army. Protected by their personal guards, Hu Zhen and Li Meng fought their way through.

However, Han Sui's pursuit was fierce, and Hu Zhen and Li Meng's personal guards continued to fall. Despite this, they remained steadfast, willing to sacrifice their lives to protect their lord. In this critical moment, Hu Zhen and Li Meng demonstrated their leadership qualities. They calmly commanded their personal guards to resist while simultaneously searching for an opportunity to break through.

Finally, with the desperate escort of their personal guards, Hu Zhen and Li Meng successfully broke through the encirclement and escaped the pursuit of Han Sui's army. With their remaining troops, they hastily retreated to the rear. This battle inflicted heavy losses on Dong Zhuo's army.