This news is absolutely explosive!
The Southern Xiongnu Chanyu died, and his 40,000 to 50,000 troops were completely wiped out.
This is a huge deal!
"This...how is this possible?"
Ding Yuan murmured, "Wasn't it said that this prince only had four thousand cavalry?"
"Even with the help of the Xianbei, there shouldn't have been such a large number of casualties!"
It's absolutely outrageous.
"My lord, there are some things that cannot be said here! Farewell, Liao!"
"If we meet again someday, I hope we will not become enemies."
Zhang Liao didn't say anything more at this moment.
Whether Ding Yuan and the others believe it or not is up to him!
At first, Zhang Liao didn't know how to say it, but now that he had, he felt a great sense of relief.
Without waiting for Ding Yuan's reaction, Zhang Liao drew his spear, mounted his horse, and bowed to Zhang Yang, saying, "Uncle Zhi, we shall meet again!"
"Wen Yuan, you..."
Zhang Yang was from Yunzhong County, and Zhang Liao was from Yanmen County; they were practically from the same hometown.
He felt a pang of reluctance when he saw Zhang Liao, with whom he had once worked, switch allegiance to another.
However, everyone has their own ambitions, and we cannot force them.
He wanted to offer Zhang Liao some words of blessing, but seeing Ding Yuan's unpleasant expression, he swallowed the words back down.
Zhang Liao flicked the reins, and the horse galloped northward, its eight hundred black-clad riders thundering like thunder.
Ding Yuan watched Zhang Liao leave, his feelings a complex mix.
"Wen Yuan, if that's really the case, then this prince is holding military power and becoming arrogant, which could lead to a rebellion."
"The truth will eventually come out. Once the court finds out, after the Yellow Turban Rebellion is quelled, their next step will definitely be to deal with this prince!"
"If you're determined to die, there's nothing I can do to stop you!"
After Zhang Liao and the eight hundred cavalrymen disappeared into the valley, Ding Yuan angrily cracked his whip: "Uncle Zhi, let's go!"
Just then, the sound of horses' hooves arose from the other side of the valley.
Ding Yuan's gloomy face suddenly lit up: "Could it be that Wen Yuan has changed his mind and come back?"
Looking up, I saw a troop of soldiers rushing in from the valley to the east!
They drew closer and closer, and the first man in the lead held a halberd!
"It's Fengxian! It's Fengxian!"
When Ding Yuan saw Lü Bu arrive with his troops, he became very excited.
The somber mood brought about by Zhang Liao's departure was swept away.
Before long, Lü Bu arrived with his men. Upon seeing Ding Yuan and Zhang Yang, he was overjoyed and immediately dismounted to greet Ding Yuan.
"My lord, I have gone to Yanmen to request troops and horses, and I am on my way immediately!"
"Having discovered that the Xiongnu had retreated, we followed them all the way to the ruined city and found the secret mark left by the master."
"Having learned that the adults have broken through the encirclement and are presumably heading back to Pianguan, therefore..."
Lu Bu spoke urgently.
Ding Yuan interrupted him, helped him up, and patted Lü Bu's shoulder forcefully, tears welling in his eyes:
"Fengxian...well done, well done!"
Lu Bu had never seen Ding Yuan so excited, and looked completely bewildered.
"I am nearly fifty years old and have no children. I am very fond of Fengxian and would like to adopt you as my son!"
Ding Yuan had a sudden thought: he wanted to adopt Lü Bu as his son.
If Lü Bu were to become his adopted son, he wouldn't have to worry about Lü Bu running away like Zhang Liao did!
In addition, Ding Yuan will do everything in his power to help Lü Bu rise to prominence.
Lu Bu was taken aback. What's wrong with Lord Ding today?
However, he immediately knelt down and said, "I am a rough man from Wuyuan. I lost both my parents when I was young and have been wandering for many years. It was thanks to Lord Ding's discerning eye that I have achieved what I have today!"
"I am deeply honored that you have taken me in as your adopted son!"
"From now on, I will serve you as my father."
Hahaha!
Ding Yuan burst into laughter, all the gloom in his heart vanished. "Having Fengxian as my adopted son, I am content for this life!"
Zhang Yang went up and offered his congratulations repeatedly.
"Let's go, the whole army back to Xihe. I want to hold a banquet to celebrate the birth of my adopted son."
Ding Yuan said loudly.
Lü Bu, Ding Yuan, and Zhang Yang joined forces and headed back towards Pianguan.
The army marched in a long, winding line, with Ding Yuan leading the way at the very front.
"Uncle Zhi, where is Wen Yuan? Have you seen him return?" Lu Bu rode slowly to Zhang Yang's side and asked.
"He...he left us, he's gone!"
Zhang Yang did not hide anything and told him about Zhang Liao.
Lu Bu remained silent, seemingly lost in thought.
......
Let's go back two days.
Zhang Liao led eight hundred cavalrymen, broke through the camp of the Left Grand Commandant, and rushed to the ruined city to relieve Ding Yuan early the next morning.
Shan Wu was temporarily staying at the Marquis's residence.
Liu Wei was about to make Diao Chan look more beautiful and radiant, and then take advantage of the smoothness to perform some kind of movement similar to that inside a car engine.
Unexpectedly, Diao Chan vomited.
Even if I've never eaten pork, I've seen pigs run.
Seeing Diao Chan's condition, Liu Wei guessed that she must be pregnant!
Almost two months have passed since that night at Beiman Mountain in Luoyang until now, when I am in Shanwu.
Liu Wei's hot-blooded elite troops charged into Diao Chan's flower buds countless times.
This often happens when driving without wearing a seatbelt.
If she doesn't get pregnant soon, Liu Wei will start to suspect that her body has been indulging in excessive sexual activity and alcohol over the past year, resulting in a decline in the quality of her sperm!
After Diao Chan recovered her senses, Liu Wei hurriedly said:
Have you been craving sour foods lately?
Diao Chan asked in surprise, "My lord, how did you know?"
"Cicada, listen to me. From today onwards, you will stay in the manor and not go anywhere!"
"I'll have Xiao Guizi go to town and fetch a doctor to take my pulse!"
Liu Wei could not hide his excitement.
They traveled through time, left seeds, multiplied life, and proved that they had been here.
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