Thus, with Han Sui's inside help and outside support, the ragtag rebel forces of Bei Gong Boyu and Bian Zhang were wiped out in less than a month. The two men were killed, and their heads were sent to Luoyang for public display.

Ding Yuan quelled the rebellion in Liangzhou, and He Jin was overjoyed. He submitted a memorial requesting that Ding Yuan be appointed as the General Who Pacifies the West.

In this way, Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo were now on equal footing.

Meanwhile, Lu Bu, Zhang Yang, Han Sui, and Ma Teng, all under Ding Yuan's command, received rewards.

Lü Bu was also appointed as Cavalry Commandant!

Ding Yuan reorganized the rebel army, assigning Lü Bu, Zhang Yang, Ma Teng, and Han Sui to lead between 10,000 and 20,000 troops each.

He himself led 20,000 Liangzhou soldiers.

At one time, Ding Yuan's army numbered as many as 70,000.

This enormous number is even greater than the 50,000 troops that Dong Zhuo had in Bingzhou.

The quantity is enormous, but as for their combat effectiveness and training level, that's hard to say.

A loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise!

Ding Yuan never expected that after failing to secure the position of governor of Bingzhou, he would be forced to come to Liangzhou, expecting a difficult journey.

Who would have thought that in less than two months, it would become so powerful.

Ding Yuan's mind started to wander, and he frequently tried to curry favor with He Jin in Luoyang.

He Jin was originally resentful that Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong, had arranged for members of the imperial clan to govern five provinces, which had diminished the power of his Grand General's office.

Seeing the strength of his trusted confidants Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo, he couldn't help but feel smug.

Subsequently, Ding Yuan received two urgent messages.

First, Juyan Lake in Zhangye County was besieged by 40,000 Xianbei people.

Secondly, Zhangye County was captured by a group of people of unknown origin who seized weapons and armor, and also took away the cattle herds from the grasslands at the foot of the Qilian Mountains.

Upon realizing that the enemy consisted of 40,000 Xianbei cavalry, Ding Yuan immediately dispatched Lü Bu as the main general, leading Han Sui and Ma Teng's forces, totaling 50,000 men. At the same time, he also requested that the Qiang king Cheliji send troops to assist.

Cheriji sent Marshal Viktoria with 20,000 men to accompany him.

The army of 70,000, along with the laborers and horses transporting provisions, marched in a long, winding line stretching for more than 20 miles.

Therefore, Xue Rengui's scouts thought there were countless soldiers, but there were indeed 100,000.

"Commander Han, I've heard that the Xianbei are incredibly cunning. We must hurry on our march, lest they flee upon hearing of our arrival."

Lu Bu's handsome face was filled with self-satisfaction.

Now, under Ding Yuan's command, he gets whatever he wants, and his previous efforts have paid off.

This godfather wasn't chosen in vain!