It was the high noon of a midsummer day. The sun beat down mercilessly, and with not a single cloud in the sky, the air felt as stagnant as if it had been baked by the scorching heat.
As the war horns sounded, the first clash between the two young generals commenced.
This was the first time in many days that Baling Prefecture had shifted from a defensive posture to an active offensive. Row upon row of Zhongrong soldiers marched forward under the searing sun. Clad in heavy armor that offered superior protection but provided no ventilation, they were suffering in the heat, yet not a soul complained. "Saddles never leave horses, and armor never leaves the body" was the basic standard for all combatants.
Chapter 158