The Rouran cavalry charged forth in full force, as fierce as wolves and tigers, unmatched in ferocity.
After a minor victory, the border army suffered a major defeat, followed by a series of losses. General Fan, despite these setbacks, showed some aptitude, preventing a total collapse and hastily rallying the soldiers to defend the city, relying on the tall and sturdy walls of Si State to barely hold onto it.
Among these battles, some unexpected achievements emerged. For instance, the Nanyang Army, who delivered grain to Si State, held off the Rouran cavalry in the initial skirmish, and their leader Yu Chong killed a major Rouran general, boosting morale and earning great merits.
Unfortunately, tens of thousands of Rouran cavalry later attacked Si State, causing heavy casualties and low morale among the border army. Despite the prowess of the Nanyang Army, they only had four thousand elite soldiers and couldn't turn the tide, only retreating with the border army.
