A fierce wind whipped across the grasslands at dawn, sweeping away the soldiers' exhaustion. Ten li south of Hohhot, Deputy General Yi Bangcai led two thousand Ming Army cavalry in formation to meet the enemy.
The men sat in their saddles, clutching firearms and bows. The Great Ming flag, held by the standard-bearer, snapped and rippled in the wind. Soon, the sun climbed over the horizon. Its blinding light struck the armor of the Ming Army, reflecting a dazzling glare.
Not far away, five thousand Mongol cavalry stood ready. They wore aged armor, and the bows in their hands bore the clear marks of time.
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