At this moment, Liu Wei, who was in Zhongling, was checking his system points.

After exchanging for 10,000 people and equipping them, I won the general Xue Rengui in one lottery draw and also exchanged for two days' worth of rations.

All the points I accumulated over the ten-plus days from Luoyang to Yanmen were suddenly used up.

However, after defeating Budugen and resting in Zhongling for three or four days, he accumulated more than 300,000 points.

An army marches on its stomach.

Liu Wei first used 100,000 points to exchange for enough food for 10,000 Great Wall Legion soldiers for about 7 days.

The Great Wall Army's food supplies must be guaranteed first.

And their leader, Xue Rengui, really had a huge appetite.

An ordinary soldier only gets 2 jin of grain a day.

But he needs to eat a bushel a day.

Does having great abilities mean you have a big appetite?

Liu Wei had no way of knowing either.

Only when you're in charge do you realize how expensive firewood and rice are!

Even if you gain 1 point per second, you'll accumulate over 80,000 points per day.

But when you actually need to use it, you realize how flimsy it is.

Save the remaining points for now.

Once we arrive in Shuofang, there will be many places where we need to spend money in the system's online store.

Along the way, Liu Wei made up his mind to avoid using points as much as possible.

After browsing and studying for a while, Diao Chan came over to ask for advice on calligraphy!

This time, of course, I'm going to teach her to recognize and write characters properly!

Where can one practice these brush-copying techniques—such as copying from a workshop or tapping the bottom of a seal—every day?

There are only oxen that die from exhaustion, not fields that are ruined by plowing.

Liu Wei still needs to be careful.

His adoptive father, Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong, served as a cautionary tale.

Diao Chan studied diligently, and Liu Wei taught her patiently.

After the two had been cuddling for a while, Guo Luo rushed over to report:

"My lord, the Xianbei leader has arrived with a large group of people!"

"I have arranged for them to wait at the military camp outside the city, and I humbly request an audience with the Marquis!"

"Oh, you're here so fast?" Liu Wei raised an eyebrow.

He sent Budugen back, and only two days later, he rushed back ahead of schedule.

This person truly submitted sincerely.

It seems that these alien races are very faithful to their oaths, especially when they swear to their totems.

It's important to know that before Sima Yi swore an oath at the Luo River, people in ancient times placed great importance on oaths.

A promise is a promise.

After Sima Yi, the baseline for trust was lowered even further.

"Come on, Chan'er, stop writing for now, come with me out for a look!"

Liu Wei pulled Diao Chan along and also called Xiao Gui Zi.

The group arrived at the military camp outside the city.

This military camp was garrisoned with three thousand archers and five hundred swordsmen and shieldmen.

Another 500 sword and shield soldiers were responsible for the defense of Zhongling City.

A thousand spearmen were stationed in another valley outside the city to guard the Xianbei prisoners.

The archer captain, having learned of Liu Wei's arrival, had already come out of the camp to greet them:

"The Xianbei chieftain is waiting for you inside, my lord."

Liu Wei nodded and strode into the military camp.

In an open space within the military camp, a group of Xianbei women and children of half height had gathered.

Their faces were filled with worry and fear of the future.

Meanwhile, Budugen and several other leaders were also eagerly awaiting the news.

"My lord, you have arrived. As promised, the chieftain has brought all the wives, daughters, and children of the leaders of my tribe as hostages."

"We are also sending you ten of the most voluptuous and beautiful women in the clan. Please accept them, Your Highness!"

"Everyone, quickly greet the Marquis!"

As soon as Budugen finished speaking, dozens of Xianbei women and children greeted him in broken Chinese.

Liu Wei nodded slightly in response.

"This is my wife, Asang, and this is my son, Aji..."

Seeing that Liu Wei's reaction wasn't very strong, Budugen was afraid that he hadn't done something right, so he hurriedly introduced his family to Liu Wei.

"If Your Excellency does not mind, please let my sister serve you. She can do any job, as long as Your Excellency is willing!"

"If you do not perform well, Your Excellency may correct you as you see fit."

He pulled out the woman who was the leader among the ten plump and beautiful women of the tribe, and then made her kneel in front of Liu Wei.

Liu Wei only glanced at it briefly.

He already has a peerless beauty like Diao Chan by his side.

Liu Wei's taste in other women was already extraordinary.

Budugen's younger sister was about sixteen or seventeen years old. She was tall, with a healthy complexion, red lips and white teeth, and two rosy cheeks.

Her appearance was quite good; compared to women from the Central Plains, she possessed a more untamed beauty reminiscent of the northern frontier.

The other nine women had broad, generous features, large frames, and were reasonably good-looking.

Perhaps this is what the Xianbei people meant by "beautiful"!

Liu Wei remained silent, but in his heart he had already tacitly agreed that Bu Dugen's actions demonstrated his sincerity.

He should certainly accept these hostages and women; it would be better to avoid making Budugen uneasy.

Because Liu Wei didn't speak, the room fell silent after Budugen finished speaking.

Everyone was looking at Liu Wei.

When these Xianbei women saw Liu Wei's handsome appearance, their previous worries seemed to dissipate considerably, and their eyes lit up with joy.

As for Budugen's younger sister, she blushed shyly at the thought of spending her days with this handsome marquis.

The children, however, all had eyes full of curiosity.

"cough!"

Under everyone's gaze, Liu Wei coughed lightly.

Budugen and the group of Xianbei women also perked up and listened attentively.

Because what Liu Wei says next will determine the fate of them and the entire Budugen tribe.

"Budugen, from this day forward, I hereby appoint you as Protector of the Xianbei and bestow upon you the Han name Liu Du!"

"Men, immediately release the prisoners in the valley and return them to Commandant Liu Du."

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