"General, I have heard that you are preparing to set out to wipe out the Jie people, so I have come to request permission to take us with you on this expedition!"

After saying that, Wang Chen, who was in charge, knelt down on the ground with a thud and looked at Lü Bu with a pleading expression.

"Please, General, take us with you on this expedition!!"

Immediately, the soldiers behind Wang Chen also knelt down before Lü Bu to plead for his orders.

Upon seeing this, Lü Bu immediately shouted angrily, "Nonsense! You are now part of the Han army and should act according to orders. How can you move about at will!"

"General, our entire clan, young and old, has been killed by the Jie people. This is an irreconcilable hatred. We beg you, General, to grant our request!"

Seeing that Lü Bu had rejected him, Wang Chen immediately struck his head on the ground.

"I beg the general to grant my request!!"

The other soldiers, like Wang Chen, spoke with immense grief.

Looking at the people in front of him, Lü Bu knew that he could not and should not refuse them anymore.

Because Lü Bu saw his past self in them, and how he, too, had once lived solely for revenge, he softened for a moment.

"Alright, all of you, get up. I will go and speak to the general on your behalf!"

"Thank you, General!!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Chen and his soldiers were overjoyed and quickly stood up to thank Lü Bu.

"You will all wait here!!"

Lu Bu waved his hand and then strode towards the central command tent.

Zhang Huan nodded in agreement after only a moment's thought about Wang Chen and the others' request.

Zhang Huan then instructed, "For this expedition, Fengxian can have Wang Chen and others make contact with the Southern Xiongnu soldiers and explain to them the various military merit systems and daily salaries of our Han army."

Lu Bu was slightly taken aback: "General, you mean...?"

"To dismantle the enemy, one must start from the bottom. When the ordinary Southern Xiongnu soldiers realize the unfair treatment they have received, they will naturally harbor resentment towards their leaders..."

Zhang Huan smiled slightly and explained the details of the relationship to Lü Bu.

"I see. Please rest assured, General, I know what to do..."

Lu Bu nodded in agreement. Although he wasn't one to think too much, it didn't mean he was brainless. He immediately understood the instructions Zhang Huan had given him.

Zhang Huan smiled and nodded: "Good that you understand. Also, bring plenty of good food with you. If Fengxian can bring back tens of thousands of warriors for our Han Dynasty, he will be the one to make the greatest contribution..."

"This humble general takes his leave!!"

Lu Bulang responded and quickly walked outside.

Soon, Lü Bu, Wang Chen, and the others changed into the clothing of the Southern Xiongnu people, and then each of them carried a large amount of flatbread and dried meat, and headed towards the Qiangqu's encampment.

By afternoon, Lü Bu and his men arrived at the Southern Xiongnu's encampment, where Qiang Qu and his accompanying warriors personally came out to greet them.

The group arrived at a tent and took their seats according to their status as guests and hosts.

Qiang Qu looked at Lü Bu and asked with a smile, "General Lü, the ten thousand warriors have been assembled. When will they depart?"

Lu Bu said in a deep voice, "Now!"

"Now?"

"good!"

Qiang Qu was taken aback, then advised, "General Lü must be exhausted from your journey. Why not rest for the night..."

Lu Bu said in a deep voice, "The military situation is urgent. If we cannot arrive in time, I fear the Jie people will learn of the news and escape beforehand!"

"General Lü is right, then we will proceed as General Lü has suggested!"

Qiangqu nodded in agreement with Lü Bu's opinion.

Immediately afterwards, Qiangqu ordered Yufuluo to muster 10,000 soldiers, each with two horses, led by Lü Bu, and march towards Juyan along the Shuo direction.

Meanwhile, Qiangqu also ordered Yufuluo to lead the remaining 10,000 soldiers to sneak towards the southern tribes of the Jie people.

After a half-day march, as the sun set, Lü Bu and his men finally left Shuofang territory and arrived at a flat valley.

By this time, everyone was exhausted. After discussing with the nobles and leaders of the Southern Xiongnu, Lü Bu had no choice but to order a halt to the march and then sent out scouts to explore the route.

"The entire army shall set up camp and rest here for the night!!"

At Lü Bu's command, the noble leaders led their soldiers to water their horses, start fires, and set up temporary camps.

Wang Chen stepped forward, looked at Lü Bu with a worried expression, and then said:

"General, the Left Wise King's scouts often roam this area. If we light a fire, they might discover us..."

"Hey, the soldiers have been on the move for half a day, how can they not have a hot meal?"

Furthermore, this Left Wise King plundered Juyan last year and seized so much money and grain that he's busy annexing other tribes; he can't afford to bother with these Jie people!

Lu Bu smiled, clearly not taking Wang Chen's concerns to heart.

Upon hearing what Lü Bu said, Wang Chen nodded and said nothing more.

Then Lü Bu looked at Wang Chen and asked, "By the way... have you remembered everything I told you to do?"

"Reporting to the General, I have noted it down!"

"Then let's go! Let those people see the merits of our Han army!"

"promise!!"

Wang Chen respectfully accepted the order, then picked up a large bag of dry rations and walked towards a group of Southern Xiongnu soldiers.

At this moment, the Southern Xiongnu soldiers were warming themselves around bonfires, each holding a dark, lumpy object in their hands, which they were roasting.

Their nobles and leaders also gathered inside the tents to drink and make merry.

"Hey bro, what's that thing you're holding...?"

Wang Chen approached the Southern Xiongnu soldiers and, looking at the food in their hands, couldn't help but ask a question.

"Hmm~, isn't this the black food we often eat? Haven't you ever tried it?"

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