Gao Gan looked up at the distant army, and his expression changed instantly. The Xiongnu army charging toward them numbered at least five thousand!
Yet he had only just ordered his entire army to rest and change mounts. There was no time to flee now!
"Damn it! Why did it have to be now!"
Gao Gan clenched his teeth, drew his saber, and bellowed, "All soldiers, heed my command! Prepare to engage!"
Chapter 289: Lü Family Village? Fengxian Village! The Pinnacle of Lü Bu's Life!
Jiuyuan County, Wuyuan Commandery.
Lü Bu had been home for several days. Ever since his return, he had held lavish banquets in Lü Family Village, inviting every villager to feast.
"My elders and fellow villagers, eat and drink all you like!"
"Nobody leaves sober!"
Holding up a wine jar, Lü Bu laughed heartily. Though the feasting had gone on for several days, his enthusiasm had not waned.
These had been the most glorious days of his life. Never in all his years had he been so happy.
He had spent half his life fighting wars, never imagining that he would become the pride of his hometown.
The satisfaction and honor he felt from his fellow villagers' unanimous praise and admiration rivaled that of the Son of Heaven descending the steps to greet him and the Yulin bowing their heads!
And yet, the two feelings were entirely different.
Lü Bu's generous declaration drew cheers from everyone present. The head of Lü Family Village, seated beside him, smiled with shared pride.
Over these past few days, his excitement had been every bit as great as Lü Bu's own.
The village head glanced at the commandery governor, who had been respectfully drinking with them all this time, smacked his shriveled lips, and sighed. "Our boy really has made