"I wonder what orders the general has summoned me for?"
Gao Shun, who rushed over, noticed that Zhang Huan's expression was a little off and couldn't help but look puzzled.
Zhang Huan slowly exhaled and said in a solemn voice, "Fengxian has disobeyed military orders. I order you to immediately lead the Bingzhou cavalry out of the pass and bring him back to me!"
"promise!"
Gao Shun was only slightly taken aback before striding away from the tent.
"Sigh... Fengxian, Fengxian... you really put this old man in a difficult position!"
After Gao Shun left, Zhang Huan couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
Although Lü Bu brought back eight thousand Xiongnu soldiers this time, achieving his goal of weakening the Southern Xiongnu, he still fell into Tan Shihuai's trap.
With the conclusion of this operation, Tan Shihuai obtained a large amount of supplies at minimal cost, and his prestige among the three Xianbei tribes and even the entire grassland will rise accordingly.
Now, not only has the goal of advancing eastward to the northern Xiongnu been failed, but the northern Xiongnu have also incurred a favor from Tanshihuai, making the Xianbei the biggest beneficiary.
Overall, the only group that suffered losses was the Southern Xiongnu, a result that completely undermined the balance strategy established by the emperor.
From a strategic perspective, Lü Bu's actions this time can be described as a complete failure, which explains why Zhang Huan was so worried.
Sitting in the main seat, Zhang Huan fell into deep thought. Thinking of the eight thousand Xiongnu soldiers that Wang Chen had brought back, Zhang Huan suddenly felt a bit of a problem.
Returning it is definitely out of the question, but if they simply accept it, Qiangqu only needs to use his brain to realize that this operation was orchestrated by the Han Dynasty behind the scenes.
If Qiangqu becomes dissatisfied and rebels, the northern border will inevitably fall into war again, and the government's policy of recuperation and development will be undermined.
"It seems that some price must be paid!"
After thinking for a long time, Zhang Huan sighed softly.
"Wang Chen!!"
"Your subordinate is here!!"
Zhang Huan looked at Wang Chen and said in a deep voice, "Place those Southern Xiongnu soldiers in the north of the camp, and confiscate their weapons and warhorses. Do not let them come into contact with our soldiers."
“This… General, they are determined to join the Han army. Is it inappropriate to do this…?” Wang Chen looked at Zhang Huan with concern.
Zhang Huan waved his hand: "It's alright. Just tell them clearly that the Qiangqu are trying their best to win them back, and this is the only way I can keep them here!"
"promise!!"
Seeing this, Wang Chen stopped thinking about it and turned to leave the tent.
Zhang Huan then dispatched a fast horse to inform Qiang Qu to come to the Bingzhou camp for a meeting.
Soon, Gao Shun mustered the 10,000 cavalrymen in the camp and left the camp, galloping northward.
Following Zhang Huan's instructions, Wang Chen led eight thousand Southern Xiongnu soldiers to the north of the camp.
"Brother Wang Chen, what is this...?"
Looking at the camp that resembled a prison for criminals, a young soldier looked at Wang Chen with a puzzled expression.
Wang Chen sighed softly, "You killed your tribe's noble chieftain and then deserted in the face of battle. The Qiangqu Chanyu will certainly not let you off..."
Therefore, in order to protect you, General Zhang had no choice but to resort to this drastic measure. After all, only if you become prisoners of the Han Dynasty can our Han Dynasty intervene in this matter...!
"In that case, we are willing to follow the general's arrangements!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding Xiongnu soldiers suddenly realized what was happening. Although they were reluctant, they obediently handed over their weapons.
After all, they are now labeled as traitors, and they will likely face death if they return.
That night, Zhang Huan personally ordered that a sumptuous meal be prepared for the Southern Xiongnu soldiers.
After eating and drinking their fill, the anxious mood of the Xiongnu soldiers calmed down considerably.
Thirty miles north of the Jiuyuan Great Wall, on the Huangcaotan (Yellow Grass Beach).
Lü Bu led the remnants of Yufuluo's army slowly toward the Great Wall.
At the front of the procession, Lü Bu, mounted on horseback, stared blankly at the outline of the Great Wall in the distance, remaining silent.
Yuvro, standing to the side, also had his head down, seemingly lost in thought.
Just then, the gates of the Great Wall in the distance opened wide, and a cavalry force of tens of thousands of men left the Great Wall and galloped toward Lü Bu and his men.
The thunderous sound of horses' hooves interrupted everyone's reverie.
"Is it the Han army...?"
Yufuluo, standing to the side, looked at Lü Bu with suspicion and uncertainty.
"Um!"
Lu Bu nodded, his eyes fixed on the distance.
Soon, the two armies met. Gao Shun, with a cold expression, rode forward, his eyes fixed on Lü Bu opposite him.
"Capture Lü Bu!!"
"promise!!"
With a cold shout from Gao Shun, two soldiers behind him, each holding a rope, came to Lu Bu's side, one on the left and one on the right.
"This... General, what is this?"
Upon seeing this, Yufuluo looked at Gao Shun with a shocked expression.
Gao Shun glanced at Yufuluo, then said coldly, "Lu Bu disobeyed military orders, killed prisoners without authorization, and led the army poorly, resulting in a disastrous defeat. He is to be escorted back to the main camp to await further punishment!"
Yufuluo cried out anxiously, "But General Lü, he..."
"This is a matter for our Han army; Young Master Fuluo, please refrain from speaking of it!"
"this....."
Yu Fuluo was about to speak, but seeing Gao Shun's cold gaze, he had no choice but to shut up.
"take away!!"
Gao Shun waved his hand, and two soldiers immediately stepped forward to tie Lü Bu's hands together.
Throughout the entire process, Lü Bu remained silent.
After the soldiers escorted Lü Bu to the rear, Gao Shun looked at Yu Fuluo and said in a deep voice, "Young Master Yu Fuluo has had a long journey. You may come with me back to the camp to rest!"
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