Tan Shihuai, who was stationed at the rear, couldn't help but twitch his brow when he saw the Imperial Guards cavalry rush to the center of the battlefield in no time.

As an ambitious fellow, he naturally knew about the Imperial Guards.

Many years ago, the Imperial Guards were indeed known as the strongest army in the Han Dynasty, inspiring fear even in the powerful Xiongnu.

He never expected that after so many years, this team, known as the nightmare of the grasslands, would not only not decline at all, but would be even more terrifying than rumored.

In addition, the Wuhuan cavalry on the right flank are constantly harassing them with arrows. I'm afraid the 30,000 able-bodied men I've committed won't last long before they are defeated.

Tan Shihuai watched the battle unfold in the center of the battlefield with a tense expression.

Although the Xianbei youths and men were being killed one after another, he noticed that the Yulin Army's momentum had slowed down, and the Wuhuan cavalry harassing on the right flank were not as able to fire continuously as the White Horse Cavalry.

The battlefield situation gradually developed into a stalemate.

Tan Shihuai's expression softened, and he immediately shouted to the messenger beside him, "Order He Lian to converge on the center and surround and kill those Imperial Guard cavalry!!"

And send the eight thousand elite Gaoliu troops who had previously retreated to intercept and kill those Wuhuan cavalry!

"Yes, Your Majesty!!"

The messenger responded loudly, then rode away, conveying Tan Shihuai's orders.

Soon, bugle calls rang out again from the Xianbei army.

On the high platform, upon hearing the faint sound of horns coming from the enemy ranks, Huangfu Song's expression shifted. He looked into the distance and quickly noticed the movements of the Xianbei army.

"Order Ma Teng and Gongsun Du to lead the Liehuo and Heifeng battalions straight at the enemy's left flank and prevent them from encircling the Yulin Army!"

Order Gongsun Zan to lead the White Horse Camp to support Cao Cao; this time, you can pursue them to your heart's content!

"Minister Huangfu, Ma Teng and Gongsun Du's two battalions only have 10,000 men. The 15,000 men used to block the enemy on the left flank will likely cause considerable casualties!"

Although Liu Hong had made up his mind not to interfere in battlefield affairs, he couldn't help but frown and ask after hearing Huangfu Song's order.

He was heartbroken for the soldiers who had died in battle...

Despite knowing that weapons are indiscriminate, Liu Hong still hoped that casualties could be minimized.

"Your Majesty's concerns are valid. However, I left Fengxian and Hansheng here so that they could charge straight into Tanshihuai's central army and decide the final outcome. They cannot be moved!"

Sensing the emperor's mood, Huangfu Song patiently offered an explanation.

Liu Hong nodded, then said, "Fengxian and Hansheng can't be moved, but aren't there still Dian Wei and five thousand Imperial Guards? Let them go with Ma Teng and Gongsun Du!"

"No!!"

As soon as Liu Hong finished speaking, Huangfu Song refused without even thinking.

Dian Wei led five thousand elite Imperial Guards, selected from a million-strong army. Although their combat prowess was unparalleled, they had only one duty: to protect the emperor.

If they were also deployed to the battlefield, the emperor would be left without any guards. If the enemy charged in recklessly, wouldn't the emperor be in danger?

Although the possibility was slim, Huangfu Song dared not take the risk.

He would rather have the Blazing Fire and Black Edge battalions suffer heavy casualties than see even the slightest accident occur.

Seeing that Huangfu Song was unwilling to back down, Liu Hong said in a deep voice: "Huangfu, have you forgotten? Behind me, there are a thousand Imperial Guards and forty thousand passionate young men."

With them here, I will be fine!

"But……"

Before Huangfu Song could even open his mouth, Liu Hong interrupted him, saying, "Huangfu, give the order. I'm not without legs. If an enemy really charges at me, I'll know to run!"

"Your subject obeys!"

Hearing the Emperor's words, Huangfu Song no longer insisted. However, he had made up his mind that Lü Bu and Huang Zhong should not be touched unless absolutely necessary.

Liu Hong then turned to Dian Wei beside him and said, "Go, let the Xianbei people see that the mighty warriors of our Han Dynasty are not just Lü Bu and Huang Zhong. Let them feel what fear and invincibility are!"

"Here you go!"

Upon hearing this, Dian Wei excitedly responded loudly, grabbed his double halberds, and walked off the stage.

"Also, be careful not to hurt He Lian!"

"yes!"

Dian Wei respectfully agreed and then quickly rode towards his warhorse.

Soon, Dian Wei led five thousand imperial guards and moved to the middle position between Ma Teng and Gongsun Du.

At the same time, the Xianbei army also formed ranks, and the 15,000 elite troops of Gaoliu led by Lian, along with the 8,000 cavalry that had previously retreated, charged towards the battlefield from the left and right.

"Thump thump thump!!"

As the drums of attack sounded, Dian Wei, Ma Teng, Gongsun Du, and Gongsun Zan led their respective troops to charge towards the opposite side.

Including the Imperial Guards and Xianbei youths fighting in the central battlefield, both sides committed more than 100,000 troops in this battle.

The roars and shouts of battle, the sounds of war drums and horns, echoed continuously across the open plains north of Juyan City.

The real battle has finally begun.

Seeing that Dian Wei and the others were about to clash with He Lian, Liu Hong stood up again.

"Your Majesty...you?"

Seeing the emperor suddenly stand up, Huangfu Song felt a chill in his heart, fearing that the emperor would personally join the battle.

"I will beat the drums once more to cheer on my soldiers!!"

Seeing Huangfu Song's tense expression, Liu Hong smiled and waved his hand. He would never risk his own safety to prove the emperor's bravery on the battlefield.

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