Before long, Lu Bu's 5,000 cavalrymen appeared in Chu Qian and the others' sight.

Upon seeing the long-lost Han flags and Han soldiers, Chu Qian and dozens of Han soldiers in his ranks could not hide their joy.

The Xianbei people behind them stared intently at Lü Bu and the five thousand Bingzhou cavalrymen behind him.

Upon discovering the chaotic formation of the Bingzhou cavalry and the Bingzhou soldiers' clumsy horsemanship, a hint of disdain flashed across the Xianbei's face.

When Lü Bu and the others arrived, Chu Qian straightened his clothes, took his staff, and went forward to greet them.

"Stop advancing!!"

Upon seeing Chu Qian approaching, Lü Bu immediately pulled on the reins, raised his halberd, and ordered a halt.

"Whoa!"

"Hiss!!"

Just as Lü Bu gave the order, a slight disturbance occurred at the rear of the ranks, which was restored after a short while.

Lu Bu, who was in front of him, couldn't help but turn his head and frown. These newly expanded cavalrymen were indeed much inferior to his Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry.

The Xianbei people behind Chu Qian smiled slightly upon seeing this. They were used to the Han cavalry's performance, but they were quite wary of Lü Bu, who was leading the charge.

Lu Bu, who was ahead, quickly dismounted and bowed to Chu Qian.

"I am Lü Bu, General of the Wolf Cavalry, under the command of the Protector of the Xiongnu. I greet Minister Taihang and welcome Minister Taihang back from his mission!"

"Oh, you're Lü Bu?? You truly are a rare young hero!"

Chu Qian looked Lü Bu up and down, his eyes full of admiration.

"Does the Minister of Taihang know me?"

Chu Qian's praise surprised Lü Bu, who looked at Chu Qian with some curiosity.

"Haha~, one man killed thirty Xiongnu cavalrymen and rode alone into the grasslands. Who doesn't know such a hero? Who doesn't admire him?"

Chu Qian laughed heartily, recounting Lü Bu's past in great detail.

Now, thanks to the emperor's deliberate promotion, Lü Bu's name is known to most people, if not everyone.

Lü Bu smiled and said, "Minister Taihang, you flatter me. What I did was nothing more than what every son of the Han people should do!"

"Yes! Fengxian is right! Every son of Han is full of patriotic fervor; what are the mere Xiongnu worth?"

Lu Bu's passion and humility made Chu Qian admire him even more.

"The Minister of Taihang is right!"

Lu Bu smiled and nodded, glanced at the sun in the west, and then looked at Chu Qian.

"Minister Taihang, it's getting late. General Zhang is still waiting for you in the camp. Let me escort you back!"

Chu Qian nodded. "Okay! Let's go!"

After returning from his mission, Chu Qian, escorted by Lü Bu and others, headed towards the Bingzhou camp.

"I never imagined that the Taihang Minister's horsemanship was so superb?"

Looking at Chu Qian, who was riding steadily alongside him on horseback, a strange light flashed in Lü Bu's eyes.

"Haha~, it wasn't going well at first, but after learning from Zhongying for a few days, plus the need to constantly evade the Xiongnu's pursuit on the grasslands.....!"

"Zhong Ying??"

Lu Bu glanced at Chu Qian curiously. He hadn't expected that this scion of a noble family would have any connection with Dong Zhuo.

"Yes! If it weren't for Zhongying and Attendant Jian saving me, I probably wouldn't have made it back...!"

Then Chu Qian chuckled and told Lü Bu about his encounter with Dong Zhuo and the others.

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu's eyes lit up with admiration, and his impression of Chu Qian grew even more favorable.

"I see! Minister Taihang is so steadfast, just like Zhang Qian back then. I deeply admire him!"

Despite Chu Qian's relaxed demeanor, Lü Bu, who had once ventured deep into the grasslands, knew all too well the hardships involved. Without a strong will and unwavering loyalty, one simply could not have persevered.

"Fengxian, you flatter me. How could I dare compare myself to Lord Zhang? Just as you said, it was nothing more than what every son of the Han people should do!"

Chu Qian smiled and waved his hand, his face showing an expression that it was only natural for him to sacrifice himself for the Han Dynasty.

Lu Bu nodded and gave Chu Qian a deep look. No wonder this man was recognized by Dong Zhuo. He couldn't help but feel a desire to befriend him.

Along the way, Lü Bu and Chu Qian chatted happily. Whenever they talked about things on the grasslands, they couldn't help but burst into laughter, revealing a hint of nostalgia.

Less than half an hour after the group had marched, the outline of the Bingzhou camp came into view.

At this moment, Gao Shun's five thousand infantrymen, under his command, were already lined up neatly on the official road outside the camp, all standing there with upright postures, waiting for the return of the Han envoy.

"What is that??"

Looking into the distance, Chu Qian couldn't help but exclaim in surprise at the two black walls that had appeared on either side of the official road.

"Hehe~, you'll see when you get closer!"

Lu Bu simply smiled and did not directly answer Chu Qian's question, but instead led Chu Qian forward.

"These... are Han soldiers!"

As Chu Qian approached, he realized that what were on both sides of the official road were not walls at all, but clearly Han army infantrymen, which shocked him greatly.

These infantrymen, each wielding a long spear and carrying a long sword at their waist, were clad in heavy armor. Their large shields were tightly joined together in front of them, forming two straight iron walls that stood tall on both sides of the official road, giving people a sense of insurmountability.

"Welcome back, Han envoy!!"

Just as Chu Qian was filled with doubt and surprise, five thousand infantrymen, under Gao Shun's command, shouted in unison, their voices echoing in all directions.

Such a high-level welcome deeply moved Pang Chuqian.

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