Perhaps, in Dunhuang, Jiuquan, or the Western Regions, the Xuanjia Cavalry didn't necessarily have to fight; they could simply make an appearance.

"Gentlemen, the crisis at Juyan is now over. But the Xianbei leader escaped quite quickly; we only managed to annihilate four thousand enemy soldiers!"

"Adding to the 10,000 Xianbei cavalry that had previously marched west from Juyan."

"These 16,000 Xianbei cavalrymen wreaked havoc on Jiuquan and Dunhuang."

"Our lord's orders to us are to annihilate this Xianbei cavalry force that has invaded the south, and not a single one of them should be allowed to return to the northern desert alive."

In the council hall, Xue Rengui sat in the center, Chen Ji on the left, and Di Qing on the right.

On either side are Zhang Yi, Li Er, Geng Chun, and the Blackwater Army generals, as well as Zhou Qing, Jiang Xingba, Xue Xiantu, and Wang Xinxi, four cavalry captains.

"General Xue, as early as ten days ago, Yuchi Gu, the leader of the Yuchi Xianbei, led 10,000 cavalrymen. They have probably already crossed the Badain Jaran Desert and captured Dunhuang."

"West of Dunhuang lies the Loulan Kingdom in the Western Regions. This kingdom was located on the Silk Road and was extremely wealthy."

"If we let them set their sights on the Loulan Kingdom, it will only greatly increase the strength of the Xianbei people, and the Western Regions will lose confidence in the Han Dynasty."

Upon hearing that the King of Yunzhong intended to annihilate the entire Xianbei cavalry, Geng Chun expressed his concerns.

"Commander Geng is absolutely right. My lord sent me here to kill every single Xianbei who dared to invade the south."

Xue Rengui snorted coldly and said, "If they dare to plunder the Western Regions, they'll be in for a world of hurt."

"General Xue, I am willing to go to Dunhuang."

Di Qing loudly asked for instructions.

"By order of the lord, Commandant Di's troops will be assigned to manage Juyan Sea, with a force of 10,000 men."

What!

Di Qing was overjoyed.

When he was recruiting soldiers in Zhangye, he felt that three thousand was the limit, and he stopped recruiting once he reached three thousand.

However, Liu Wei did not blame him for expanding the force without authorization, and even increased his troop quota to 10,000.

With 10,000 troops at hand, not only could they control Juyan Lake, but they could even control Zhangye and venture out of the northern desert with ease.

"Captain Di, manage this place well, and you will be the next Lieutenant General!"

Xue Rengui congratulated him with a smile.

Di Qing achieved such a feat by killing a hundred death row inmates.

Xue Rengui also felt a sense of camaraderie with Di Qing regarding his achievements.

Xue Rengui also rose from being the leader of twelve cooks to become Li Shimin's virtuous minister, a figure who appeared in his dream.

"My lord ordered me to ask, how did Commander Di manage to conquer Juyan Lake and make it impregnable?"

"Reporting to my lord!"

Di Qing cupped his hands in a gesture towards the east and said without hesitation, "Build a fortified city!"