Just as everyone had finished packing up and returned to the camp, a scout under Dong Zhuo suddenly appeared in front of them with a hurried expression.

"Report!!"

Zhang Huan looked at the scout and asked, "What happened?"

The scout shouted, "Reporting to the general, I have learned that the newly arrived Shi Kingdom tribe has dispatched three thousand men towards the territory of the Southern Xiongnu in northern Shuofang!"

"What??"

Zhang Huan's expression shifted, and then he asked urgently, "Where are they now?"

"They set off early this morning, and judging by their marching speed, they must be less than two hundred li away from the territory of the Southern Xiongnu!"

Upon hearing the scout's words, Lü Bu, Dong Zhuo, and the others' eyes lit up. They knew that their chance to fight had arrived!

The Bingzhou army had just received a batch of new equipment when the enemy came knocking on their door, giving them a perfect opportunity to test the power of this equipment.

Even Gao Shun, who was standing to the side, looked at Zhang Huan, who was in the lead, with anticipation in his eyes.

"Immediately summon all officers and soldiers to the main tent for a meeting!!"

Zhang Huan lived up to expectations, waving his hand with excitement as he led everyone into the main tent.

Soon, all the officers and soldiers of the Bingzhou army gathered in the main tent.

Seated on his general's throne, Zhang Huan glanced around at everyone and said in a deep voice:

"Gentlemen, according to reports from our scouts, that newly arrived Shi Kingdom tribe has already sent troops to plunder the Southern Xiongnu."

Now that the Southern Xiongnu have submitted to our Great Han and are raising livestock and cultivating the land for us, we naturally have a responsibility to protect their safety! Therefore, this general believes…”

"Oh my god...."

"Holy crap..."

"Holy crap!!"

Before Zhang Huan could finish speaking, a group of generals and officers from Bingzhou, including Lü Bu, Dong Zhuo, and Gao Shun, stepped forward and volunteered for battle.

With Liu Hong's full support, the Bingzhou army has become strong and well-equipped after a long period of recruitment and training.

In addition to the 5,000 Bingzhou wolf cavalry and Gao Shun's 5,000 elite infantry, there were 10,000 regular cavalry and 30,000 regular infantry, totaling 50,000 combat-ready soldiers.

With the large amount of grain and supplies stored in Jiuyuan City, the Bingzhou army is now fully capable of launching a small-scale offensive.

The officers and soldiers of Bingzhou Army, having witnessed the repeated victories of Liangzhou Army beside them, had long been holding back their anger. Now that they finally had a chance to send troops out, they were naturally unwilling to give it up.

Lu Bu looked at Dong Zhuo beside him and laughed, "Zhongying, you only have less than a thousand men left here. You definitely can't defeat those three thousand. I think you should stay here and guard the gate!"

"That's right! Don't argue this time!"

"Fengxian is right. Let the brothers of Liangzhou rest this time! Leave it to us!"

As soon as Lü Bu finished speaking, even the generals who were on good terms with Dong Zhuo began to persuade him to withdraw.

Despite the crowd's hostility, Dong Zhuo remained unperturbed, letting out a light snort. "Hmph~, just three thousand barbarian soldiers, nothing more than weeds in front of our Liangzhou army! As for you, how long have you been formed? I think you should train for a while longer!"

"You, Dong Zhongying, how dare you look down on us?"

"Then you should stay here even more, so you can see how our Bingzhou army slaughters them!"

Dong Zhuo's words just now have provoked the wrath of the masses, who have all spoken out to condemn him. The main reason for this is that the Liangzhou army is indeed powerful. If Dong Zhuo really went, they would be out of a job. That's why they have united and started targeting Dong Zhuo.

Earning military merit is nothing to be ashamed of. Once we receive the reward, we can treat Dong Zhuo to a drink, and that will be the end of it.

"Hmph~"

Dong Zhuo snorted and turned his head away, ignoring them completely. He could see right through their thoughts.

"Everyone, please be quiet!!"

Looking at his subordinates in the tent, Zhang Huan spoke up at the right moment, stopping the quarrel among them.

Seeing the enthusiasm of his generals, Zhang Huan was very pleased. After glancing around at everyone, his gaze finally settled on Lü Bu.

Then Zhang Huan said in a deep voice, "This time, we need to launch a surprise attack. Let Fengxian lead the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry!"

Upon hearing Zhang Huan's words, Lü Bu's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward with a joyful expression. The others, including Dong Zhuo, darkened and retreated to their original positions.

Zhang Huan immediately stood up, took out a command token, and with a solemn expression, looked at Lü Bulang and said in a low voice:

"Lu Bu!!"

"Your subordinate is here!!"

Lü Bu then took a step forward and bowed to Zhang Huan.

Zhang Huan then thrust the command arrow forward and said in a deep voice, "I order you to immediately lead your Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry to intercept and kill this group of Shi Kingdom cavalry!"

"Your subordinate obeys!!"

Lu Bu excitedly accepted the command arrow from Zhang Huan, then turned and strode away from the tent.

After Lü Bu left, Zhang Huan looked at the remaining generals in the tent, excluding Dong Zhuo, and said loudly:

"The rest of the cavalry generals led their troops to garrison thirty miles to the northwest, ready to provide support at any time!"

"Your subordinate obeys!!"

Soon everyone left, leaving only Dong Zhuo, Zhang Huan, and Jian Shuo in the tent, all of whom looked unhappy.

Seeing Dong Zhuo's sullen expression, Zhang Huan couldn't help but smile slightly, then nodded to Jian Shuo beside him.

Jian Shuo understood and immediately stepped forward to look at Dong Zhuo, "Relay His Majesty's edict, Dong Zhuo, obey!"

Dong Zhuo's expression changed, and he hurriedly said respectfully:

"The general has issued an edict!"

"Dong Zhuo, the Cavalry Commandant of Liangzhou, has finished resting in Bingzhou. He may return to Liangzhou immediately!"

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