"Are they one of us?"

Upon hearing Lü Bu's words, Huang Zhong's eyes narrowed as he looked at Li Ru ahead.

Li Ru, who was speeding along, also looked up and gazed at the figure in armor on the high platform.

Eight years had passed since they last met. The young emperor of yesteryear had grown into a robust young man, not only bringing the Han Dynasty back to life but also personally leading a large army to this place.

Being able to serve under such a powerful leader made Li Ru feel that everything he had done was worthwhile.

"Ru greets Your Majesty!!"

Silently reciting a phrase, Li Ru drew his long sword from his waist and held it horizontally in front of his chest, facing Liu Hong on the high platform.

Upon seeing Li Ru's action, Liu Hong on the high platform was startled, and his eyes involuntarily welled up with tears.

"My dear subject, you may dispense with the formalities!"

With a soft murmur, Liu Hong slowly drew the Emperor's Sword from his waist, pointed it at Li Ru, and raised it slightly upwards.

The two, ruler and minister, had a silent meeting on the bustling battlefield.

As the Xianbei cavalry drew closer, Liu Hong sighed softly, then turned to look at Huangfu Song beside him.

"Minister Huangfu, give the order!!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Huangfu Song agreed and then waved the command flag in his hand.

"Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry, charge!"

"Huang Feng Battalion, charge!"

Upon seeing the command flag wave, Lü Bu and Huang Zhong roared simultaneously, leading their two battalions of soldiers in a single line as they charged towards Li Ru's troops.

Meanwhile, Tong Yuan, who had been staying behind the high platform, also began to put on heavy armor with a thousand Imperial Guards cavalry and the support of four thousand auxiliary troops.

"kill!!"

Lu Bu and Huang Zhong, who were at the forefront of the group, charged towards Li Ru, the leader, from the left and right.

In their view, the only way to ensure Li Ru's safety was to rush forward themselves, make him their target, prevent the other soldiers from getting close, and then seize the opportunity to let Li Ru escape.

Upon seeing this, Li Ru on the opposite side raised the corners of his mouth slightly, instantly understanding the thoughts of Lü Bu and Huang Zhong.

Li Ru gripped his longsword tightly, aimed it at Lü Bu and Huang Zhong, and shouted, "Warriors, whoever slays these two will be promoted three ranks, rewarded with a thousand gold pieces, and given ten beautiful women..."

Upon hearing Li Ru's shout, the Xianbei youths around them roared excitedly and spurred their horses straight toward Lü Bu and Huang Zhong.

Previously, they had always served as reserves, staying behind the main army, and had never witnessed the bravery of Lü Bu and Huang Zhong. Faced with the generous reward promised by Li Ru, these ignorant Xianbei youths became fearless.

Soon, hundreds of Xianbei youths bypassed Li Ru and rushed straight towards Lü Bu and Huang Zhong. Upon hearing the order, the surrounding Xianbei youths also moved towards the center.

Meanwhile, Li Ru gradually reduced his horse's speed, falling behind little by little.

In a short while, the hundred Xianbei youths who had rushed out of the ranks reached Lü Bu and Huang Zhong.

"Haha~, you're here just in time!"

Lu Bu on the left laughed loudly, thrusting out his halberd with all his might, knocking the Xianbei youth at the forefront off his horse. Then, with a flick of his wrist, he sent the youth flying, and several other Xianbei youths following behind were also knocked off their horses.

Huang Zhong on the right, though silent, was not holding back with his broadsword. He slashed left and right, sending heads flying or limbs flying, as if cutting melons and vegetables.

The young and strong Xianbei men in front of them were often killed in a single glance, or even before they could see their faces clearly.

Within a few breaths, a vacuum appeared around the two men. Looking at the two "fierce men" covered in blood, the Xianbei youths who were initially excited by the reward finally calmed down.

"Follow me and kill!!"

With a loud shout, Lü Bu spurred his Red Hare horse and charged straight at Li Ru, who had retreated to the middle. Huang Zhong also brandished his broadsword and followed closely behind.

The two walked side by side, like the sharpest daggers slicing through thin paper, easily breaking through the blockade of a hundred Xianbei youths and leading their men into the enemy formation.

At the same time, the long formation of more than 9,000 soldiers from two battalions clashed fiercely with 30,000 Xianbei youths.

Relying on the strong physique and powerful momentum of the Danyang army horses they rode, the moment the two armies clashed, thousands of Xianbei youths in the front ranks were knocked off their feet and onto their horses.

On the other hand, the soldiers of the two battalions, with their stirrups and saddles in hand, steadily controlled their warhorses, trampling the Xianbei youths who had been knocked off their horses, and brandishing their gleaming sabers, charged into the Xianbei youths' formation like tigers among sheep.

After charging into the enemy ranks, the cavalry units, each consisting of ten men, dispersed to form small wedge formations. Like sharp daggers, they relentlessly charged through the ranks of the Xianbei youths.

In particular, the troops led by Lü Bu and Huang Zhong charged unimpeded to within ten steps of Li Ru.

"Traitorous general, prepare to die!!"

Seeing that he was not far from Li Ru, Lü Bu used his halberd to knock a Xianbei youth flying, and then roared at Li Ru.

Li Ru knew that Lü Bu's roar was a reminder to him.

Li Ru glanced deeply at the high platform, bowed slightly, and then turned his horse around in a panic, retreating towards the center of the formation.

Seeing Li Ru turn and flee, Lü Bu and Huang Zhong also tacitly slowed down their horses and began to charge at the Xianbei youths around them.

"Wenyou, take care!!"

On the high platform, Liu Hong, who was keeping a close eye on Li Ru's movements, murmured something softly before sitting back down on the dragon throne.

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