Commander Wuyan Deploys the Mixed-Heaven Phenomena Formation; Song Gongming Is Taught the Mystic Maiden’s Method in a Dream

An ancient-style poem: A whirlwind rolled up yellow sand, and heaven and earth were dim; Yellow sand filled the air, and the sky was overcast. When the great Liao army came forth, it seemed the very mountains would be shaken down, And the whole world lost its brightness. Black eagle banners spread out like rolling dark clouds; Sand-willow arrows flew fast as shooting stars. Linked warhorses galloped faster than a wild wind; Strong bowmen of mighty arm could shoot arrows that overtook fleeing enemies. Soldiers wore blue felt hats shaped like lotus leaves, And iron armor gleamed coldly in the chill sun. Red-tasseled long clubs were brandished like wolf-fang beasts; Carved hard bows were drawn until they curved like dark dragons. The hu-jia horn sounded with frontier songs; War drums shook the sky and startled even white camels. To the Liao king’s left and right, guards held great axes; Before and behind the commander, soldiers bore golden halberds and long spears. The desert wind stirred men and horses; The feast dispersed, but the fragrance of milk curds still......