Zhang Liao was shocked and turned around in disbelief!

"My lord, you are now surrounded by the Xiongnu, how can you possibly save Lord Ding?"

Liu Wei said, "Judging from what you said, your master Ding's troops number a thousand. They should have no problem holding the ruined city for three to five days."

"The Xiongnu are besieging my city now. Even if I give you troops, you won't be able to break out!"

"Moreover, on the way back, a large number of Xiongnu troops will be heading towards Shanwu!"

"I will surely defeat the Xiongnu army within five days. At that time, I will give you a thousand elite cavalrymen to gallop across the ruined city."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liao was overjoyed and immediately knelt down on one knee to express his gratitude, choking back tears as he said:

"Your Excellency's righteousness is deeply appreciated. I am at a loss for how to repay you!"

"I lent you troops to save my lord because I admire your loyalty and righteousness, Zhang Wenyuan!"

Liu Wei immediately extended an olive branch, "But I won't do a losing deal either. From now on, you will follow me, laughing and talking about drinking the thirst of the Xiongnu, and making great achievements. How about it?"

Liu Wei stared intently at Zhang Liao.

If we could recruit him to our ranks, it would be an incredibly profitable deal!

A one-star general costs one million points!

Moreover, the chance to win a four- or five-star general with one million points is a rare opportunity.

To obtain a general of the same caliber as Zhang Liao, who is four-star or higher, you need to upgrade your one-star shop to four-star, and it's unclear when that will be possible.

"Thank you for your favor, Lord Marquis. It is my dream to follow you and drive out the Xiongnu like the General of the Cavalry in the past!"

It was impossible for Zhang Liao not to be tempted by Liu Wei's offer, he said emotionally.

Although Liu Wei was demoted from prince to marquis, he was still a prince.

Furthermore, it is unknown how he suddenly grew from twenty followers into an army of nearly twenty thousand, and how he managed to make the Xianbei people obey his orders.

However, this also shows that this prince is exceptionally capable.

From his behavior at the very beginning, how could he be like a prince indulging in sensual pleasures and extravagance?

He is a person with lofty ambitions!

In the future, after he drives out the Xiongnu tribes in the four commanderies of Yunzhong and establishes a great foundation, he will surely be valued by the emperor.

Following him would be like riding in a helicopter; it wouldn't be impossible for him to rise to prominence, become a marquis or general!

Zhang Liao's thoughts were simple at this moment; after all, he was just a passionate young man of fifteen or sixteen.

Little did they know the treacherous schemes and intrigues within the imperial court.

"Very well, why aren't you calling me 'Lord' yet!"

Liu Wei waited with a smile for Zhang Liao to come and pay his respects.

But Zhang Liao then said:

"However, I must first report this to Lord Ding. Please forgive my presumption, Lord Marquis."

"Hehe, that works too! I'll ask Ding Jianyang for the person in five days. I don't think he'll refuse, haha!"

Liu Wei immediately burst into laughter. He, a dignified marquis, had sent troops to save Ding Yuan's life. What a great honor that was!

Ding Yuan was merely an official in the governor's office, and he was too busy currying favor with Liu Wei.

If it weren't for recruiting Zhang Liao, he wouldn't have had time to deal with it!

"Wen Yuan will be staying at Shanwuzhu these next few days. If you have some free time, you can go to the city walls to help fight the enemy!"

"Guo Luo, arrange accommodations for Marquis Zhang Qu!"

Liu Wei rubbed his hands together happily. Although Zhang Liao did not agree on the spot, his attitude indicated that he had accepted it.

It's just a matter of getting past Ding Yuan.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis!"

Zhang Liao bowed in thanks and prepared to follow Guo Luo away.

etc!

Zhang Liao suddenly thought of something.

There were already 40,000 to 50,000 Xiongnu troops outside the city, and nearly 20,000 more were arriving from the north and south, bringing the total number of Xiongnu troops to 70,000.

Liu Wei only had less than 20,000 men under his command, and 6,000 of them were foreign barbarians.

If it were said that they could hold Shanwu City for five days, Zhang Liao would absolutely believe it.

But Liu Wei said he would defeat the Xiongnu in five days. Isn't that just talking nonsense?

There were 70,000 Xiongnu people outside the city, not 70,000 sheep.

He stopped and asked loudly:

"My lord, did you just say you defeated a Xiongnu army of 50,000 in five days? I don't know if I misheard..."

"Wen Yuan, five days from now, bury these 70,000 Xiongnu people at the foot of Manhan Mountain, by the Qingshui River!"

Liu Wei didn't seem to be joking; instead, he looked serious, and his eyes gradually turned cold.

Zhang Liao was suddenly unsure whether Liu Wei was exaggerating or not.

At this point, he was out of options; even if he wanted to leave the city, he couldn't.

The horns of the Xiongnu outside the city have already sounded.

It seemed as if thousands of soldiers were moving, the sound of their hooves deafening.

The Xiongnu have begun to assemble, preparing to launch the first wave of attacks against Shanwu!

"My lord, please allow me to go to the city wall to join the battle and offer my humble contribution!"

Zhang Liao volunteered.

"Hehe, it's excellent that Wen Yuan has this intention!"

"Guo Luo, take Zhang Quhou to Commandant Xue's side. Let Commandant Xue arrange what he needs to do!"

"Wen Yuan is a fierce general; at such a young age, he is already capable of fighting a thousand men."

Liu Wei instructed Guo Luo, adding a final, emphatical sentence.

"Tell Lieutenant Xue to make good use of him, don't hold back!"

Guo Luo immediately understood Liu Wei's meaning and loudly responded.

......

Rumble! The sound of horses' hooves echoed.

The vast open space outside Shanwu City was now crowded with Xiongnu soldiers.

They were densely packed together; at a glance, there were at least tens of thousands of people.

Faced with the formidable walls of Shanwu, the Xiongnu also had their own methods of attacking the city.

They assembled a cavalry, rode their horses, and galloped to the city walls.

Use archers on horseback to unleash an indiscriminate barrage of arrows on the city walls!

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