Before Zhao Yun could react, a man was pushed out by a guard.

I just thought that my failed attempt to humiliate a woman didn't warrant the death penalty!

But unexpectedly, he was brought here and presented to this commoner's lover.

It would have been better if I had just been killed.

Bai Sheng staggered, his face deathly pale.

He looked at Zhang Yan again, but Zhang Yan was looking at the sky and the ground, counting clouds and ants, and wouldn't even glance at him.

When Bai Sheng saw this situation, his heart sank completely.

At this moment, he felt like a rat caught by a cat, being watched by so many people who were eyeing him with predatory intent, and he felt a chill run down his spine.

"Are these people from the Black Mountain Army?"

When Zhao Yun saw this weasel-faced man being pushed in front of him, he took a closer look and realized that he was none other than the Black Mountain Army leader who had passed through their Zhao Family Village a few hours earlier but dared not attack.

Fan Juan immediately said, "They killed Uncle Liu and Aunt Liu, and they also stole our grain from Fan Family Village. I almost..."

So this is the person who bullied Fan Juan!

Without saying a word, Zhao Yun raised his spear and brought it down, killing Bai Sheng instantly.

Bai Sheng died without saying a word and was reincarnated into another world to rob the birthday gifts with a group of people!

Having acquired the armor and personally killed the villain who had bullied his girlfriend, Zhao Yun's affection for Liu Wei skyrocketed.

Seeing Liu Wei's soldiers' eye-catching armor and weapons, and the warhorses that were prized horses from the Western Regions, and seeing the murderous aura emanating from his generals, they were immediately filled with admiration.

When he saw Liu Wei coming over, he shouted that he would only hand over the equipment if he fought Liu Wei, which was actually intentional.

Zhao Yun felt that Liu Wei must be a high-ranking official in the imperial court, while he himself had come down from the mountain to learn martial arts and wanted to make a name for himself, but had no way to do so.

He originally wanted to join the army in Zhengding, but Gao Ping, the younger brother of the garrison commander Gao Lan, rejected him because he was too young.

Zhao Yun saw the Black Mountain Army's siege of Zhengding as an opportunity.

But unexpectedly, he met Liu Wei by chance.

However, at this moment, Liu Wei sent Zhang Yan into the valley to receive the equipment, while he himself left with Tian Kai, Murong Ping, Wang Fangyi, Yan Da, and others.

"He...how could he just leave like that?!"

Zhao Yun stood there, stunned, his face filled with disbelief.

He had just defeated two of Liu Wei's subordinates, demonstrating his strength and thinking that Liu Wei, appreciating his martial prowess, would extend an olive branch.

But to everyone's surprise, after Zhao Yun and the others cleared the way, Liu Wei led his men away without saying a word to Zhao Yun.

"On the way here, I heard from his subordinates that they came from Luoyang. They were originally going to Youzhou to kill the barbarians and quell the rebellion, but when they learned that Zhengding was besieged by the Black Mountain Army, they detoured here!"

Fan Juan was also somewhat confused when she saw Liu Wei and the others leave.

Seeing Zhao Yun's dazed and somewhat reluctant expression, she immediately understood his thoughts.

"So he went to Youzhou to quell the rebellion. No wonder his soldiers were so elite and well-equipped."

Zhao Yun looked on with envy.

"Brother Zhao, you've been learning your skills for so many years, you should serve your country! Haven't you been thinking about joining the army and making a name for yourself every day? Although I don't know who this general is, I can sense that he must be a great hero who hates evil and is dedicated to the country and its people!"

Fan Juan advised, "A good bird chooses a good tree to perch on. Is such a lord really any worse than the jealous and envious Gao brothers in Zhen Ding City?"

Fan Juan was well aware of the fact that Zhao Yun went to Zhen Ding City to apply for a job but was rejected by Gao Ping because he was too young.

"I had the same thought, but alas, my mother's illness..." Zhao Yun said with a troubled expression.

"Your aunt's illness requires a renowned doctor! If you were to serve under this general and achieve great merit, wouldn't it be much easier for him to help you find a famous doctor?"

"If you decide to follow him, I will stay at home and take care of your mother!"

Fan Juan suddenly said emotionally, "My sixth uncle and aunt are dead, and I have nowhere to go. As long as you don't mind, I'm willing to come into your home!"

Hearing his girlfriend say such affectionate words, Zhao Yun's eyes reddened, and he took Fan Juan's hand, saying, "Juan'er, we grew up together, how could I possibly look down on you? It's just that this is too unfair to you!"

"A man's ambition lies in all corners of the world; one day you will be ennobled and appointed general..."

Before Fan Juan could finish speaking, Zhao Yun immediately pulled her into his arms and said, "I will definitely come back and marry you in style!"

"Hurry up! Catch up with this general, or you'll miss him!" Seeing Zhao Yun still preoccupied with his personal feelings, Fan Juan pushed him away.

Zhao Yun's eyes welled up with tears as he mounted his horse, spear in hand!

While Zhao Yun and Fan Juan were being affectionate, Zhao Kai, Zhao Xin, and the others excitedly put on their armor, equipped with ring-pommel swords, and began studying the crossbows and spears.

Liu Wei not only gave them thirty sets of armor, but also all their weapons and equipment.

When the crowd saw Zhao Yun suddenly mount his horse, they immediately chased after him and shouted, "Zhao Lao Er, where are you going?"

"That general was going to Youzhou to kill the barbarians, and now they're going to Zhending to fight the Black Mountain Army. I want to join him!" Zhao Yun explained.

"You're being unfair, aren't you? We all came out together, why are you leaving everyone behind? What happened to the promise of not forgetting each other when we become rich and powerful?"

Zhao Kai, Zhao Xin, and the others immediately protested, "You're being unfair, aren't you?"

"We must be taken along!"

“I thought you were unwilling! In that case, let’s go together!” Zhao Yun said immediately.

"Walk!"

All thirty men followed Zhao Yun and went after Liu Wei!

......

"My lord, weren't you determined to recruit him? Why did you turn around and leave when you were just one step away?"

In that situation, if Liu Wei had simply asked if he was willing to fight alongside him, Zhao Yun would have agreed on the spot.

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