Thus, time seemed to stand still, and two more days passed under siege.

For the people in the city, every minute and every second of these two days felt like an endless torment.

The situation in the city had become so dire that it was almost impossible to hold on; supplies were scarce, and the soldiers were exhausted.

The enemy forces, like a surging tide, fiercely assaulted the city walls again and again, attempting to breach the city in one fell swoop with their numerical superiority and fierce offensive.

However, each of their attacks was repelled by the tenacious resistance of the city's defenders, pushed back repeatedly, leaving countless marks of fierce battles on the city walls.

During these difficult days of siege, Ma Teng's transformation was heartbreaking.

Originally majestic, he had now lost more than ten pounds, his face covered in stubble, looking utterly haggard.

His eyes revealed deep fatigue, but his stubborn resolve never wavered.

He was like an unyielding statue, steadfastly guarding Wuwei City, never retreating even when facing numerous difficulties; his resilience and loyalty were deeply admirable.

Han Sui was anxious and continuously organized siege operations; however, each attack failed to make substantial progress, instead plunging both sides into extreme exhaustion.

The defending army, while resisting stubbornly, was also gradually depleting its strength.

Just at this tense moment, scouts brought a shocking piece of news to Han Sui: General Dong's vanguard troops, like a powerful whirlwind, had rapidly approached Wuwei City, now only 50 li away.

Han Sui knew he could not continue the fierce assault, or he would face the danger of his entire army being annihilated.

He made a decisive decision and issued the order to retreat.

The allied forces began to withdraw like a tide, soldiers dragging their weary bodies and heavy equipment, retreating step by step from the battlefield.

Their retreat was not fast, because everyone knew that this retreat might mean all their previous efforts would be in vain.

After retreating ten li, Han Sui ordered them to set up camp.

The soldiers quickly moved to set up tents and defensive works to prevent a sudden enemy attack.

Everyone understood that although they had temporarily escaped the danger of being attacked from both front and back, the upcoming battle would be even more difficult.

Han Sui stood in the camp, gazing into the distance, his heart filled with worry; he knew that the struggle with General Dong had just begun.

Han Sui, with a solemn expression, directed the soldiers to set up camp and arrange formations in an orderly manner, his eyes revealing determination and composure, secretly pondering how to deal with the approaching vanguard of General Dong.

Approximately half a day later, the vanguards Hu Zhen and Li Meng led a formidable army of infantry and cavalry, surging forward like a tide.

Hu Zhen's face was stern, his eyes carrying a hint of arrogance and disdain; he rode on a tall horse, overlooking the battlefield ahead, secretly pleased with the strength of his vanguard unit.

Li Meng, on the other hand, followed close to Hu Zhen, appearing slightly nervous; he occasionally glanced left and right, observing the surrounding formations, feeling somewhat uneasy.

They quickly arrayed their formations, soldiers eager for battle, their faces showing resolute expressions, weapons clutched tightly in their hands, ready to engage at any moment.

Hu Zhen and Li Meng led their army majestically to the front of the two armies.

Hu Zhen, riding on a tall horse, looked heroic and spirited; he bellowed at the top of his lungs, "Listen, you rebel army opposite! I am Hu Zhen, a great general under General Dong!

If you have the guts, come out and fight me!" His voice, like thunder, echoed across the battlefield.

Cheng Yin, from Han Sui's camp, heard these words and instantly felt rage surge within him, turning into courage.

His eyes wide, blazing with fury, he roared, brandishing his saber, "You scoundrel general, don't be so arrogant! See the might of your grandpa, Cheng Yin!"

With that, he charged towards Hu Zhen like an enraged beast, swinging his great saber with lightning speed.

In an instant, the two armies clashed, weapons clanging.

Cheng Yin and Hu Zhen engaged in a fierce battle on the battlefield, swinging their weapons, every move filled with power and determination.

Amidst the flashing blades and clashing swords, their figures intertwined, neither giving an inch.

The soldiers of both sides also cheered them on, encouraging their respective generals.

Dust flew on the battlefield, shouts of battle rose and fell, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Cheng Yin and Hu Zhen exchanged blows for thirty to forty rounds, still unable to determine a victor.

Han Sui, seeing that Cheng Yin and Hu Zhen had been fighting fiercely for a long time without a clear victor, felt anxious, so he signaled Hou Xuan to draw his saber and ride forward to assist Cheng Yin.

At the same time, Li Meng, from General Dong's camp, was holding the line; seeing Hou Xuan and Cheng Yin advancing together, he immediately roared, "You scoundrel generals, do not attempt a sneak attack! Watch as I, Li Meng, come to fight you!"

With that, Li Meng spurred his horse and swung his saber, charging towards Hou Xuan.

Immediately, shouts of battle erupted on the battlefield, and Hou Xuan and Li Meng also engaged in a fierce struggle.

Only flashing blades and intertwined figures were seen, with deafening shouts of battle.

Hou Xuan and Cheng Yin of Han Sui's side cooperated tacitly, their attacks sharp; while Li Meng and Hu Zhen were not to be outdone, fiercely resisting their assaults.

The situation on the battlefield grew increasingly tense and fierce, with soldiers from both sides intently watching this heart-stopping battle, cheering on their respective generals.

Everyone's heart was filled with a desire for victory, and the flames of battle burned fiercely within them.

Han Sui, seeing the stalemate, waved his hand, and two more great generals, Ma Wan and Yang Qiu, wielding long spears, joined the battle.

Hu Zhen and Li Meng's personal guards, seeing the opposing side attempting to overwhelm them with numbers, shouted loudly, and the entire army charged, thus commencing a chaotic battle.

Ma Wan, Yang Qiu, Hou Xuan, and Cheng Yin fiercely clashed with Hu Zhen and Li Meng.

Ma Wan wielded his long spear, brave and fearless, every strike immensely powerful; Yang Qiu was agile, deftly dodging enemy attacks while seeking opportunities to counterattack; Hou Xuan and Cheng Yin cooperated seamlessly, one attacking, one assisting, making it difficult for the enemy to cope.

Hu Zhen and Li Meng were not to be outdone, fiercely resisting the enemy's attacks.

Hu Zhen swung his great saber, directly engaging Ma Wan, neither giving an inch; Li Meng assisted from the side, sometimes attacking the enemy, sometimes blocking attacks for Hu Zhen.

In this chaotic battle, the soldiers of both sides displayed tenacious fighting spirit and superb combat skills.

They fought to the death, bravely striving for their respective goals.

Dust flew on the battlefield, shouts of battle were deafening, and the intensity of the fighting was chilling.

The two sides officially engaged in a head-on, desperate struggle.

Although General Dong's soldiers were high in morale and quite formidable in combat, they had undergone a long ride and had not yet had time to rest.

On Han Sui's side, although they had been fighting fiercely during this period and their morale was somewhat fatigued, due to half a day of resting and waiting, they did not fall behind in the battle at all.

Hu Zhen's unit was, after all, only the vanguard; Hu Zhen, eager for merit, did not set up camp and rushed to challenge, while Han Sui urgently needed a victory to boost his flagging morale, directly crushing them in terms of generals and soldiers.

Hu Zhen's vanguard unit found it difficult to withstand Han Sui's army's desperate charge.

Hu Zhen fought fiercely without retreating, facing perilous situations; Li Meng, in an attempt to save Hu Zhen, was stabbed by the chaotic army.

Hu Zhen's personal guards had no choice but to desperately escort Hu Zhen and Li Meng to retreat.

On the battlefield, shouts of battle and the clashing of weapons intertwined, permeated with a strong smell of blood and gunpowder, and the ferocity of the battle was shocking.

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, resisting Han Sui's army's pursuit.

Hu Zhen and Li Meng, under the protection of their personal guards, struggled to carve out a bloody path.

However, Han Sui's army pursued fiercely, and Hu Zhen and Li Meng's personal guards continuously fell.

Despite this, they did not retreat, willing to pay the price of their lives to protect their lords.

At this critical juncture, Hu Zhen and Li Meng also demonstrated the demeanor of generals.

They calmly directed their personal guards to resist while seeking opportunities to break through.

Finally, under the desperate escort of their personal guards, Hu Zhen and Li Meng successfully broke through, escaping Han Sui's army's pursuit.

They led their remaining defeated soldiers and hastily retreated to the rear.

This battle resulted in heavy losses for General Dong's Army.