Speaking of Mao Gong, Mo Xiaobai is actually also worried about his own territory.

There were only 400 cavalry in Dameng Town, which really participated in the battle of Xingyang, and the rest of the foot soldiers were on the way to come.

Mo Xiaobai didn't explore where the army was now, but he thought that according to the route planned before, no matter how slow it was, it would be within three or five days.

In fact, just as Mo Xiaobai thought, the short five days passed in a hurry.

When the cavalry sentry under his command brought the news that the Wu-Chu coalition army was forcing into the Liang State, the Chang'an army in the west also crossed the Luoshui branch as if maintaining a high degree of tacit understanding with the enemy.

Outside Xingyang City, when the soldiers and horses in front of the army slowly came, Mo Xiaobai's face also showed joy.

Li Ji, Guo Jia, Zhang He, as well as his rattan armor soldiers, heavy halberd soldiers, and Qin Rui crossbowmen, all came.

"My lord."

A group of civil and military officers met under the city, and Mo Xiaobai smiled and bowed: "You don't have to salute, you have come from afar with the army, and there have been many hardships along the way." ”

"I'm ashamed that I couldn't walk with my lord."

Seeing that Li Ji and the others were still clasping their fists and saluting, Mo Xiaobai could only hold them up one by one: "What are you doing here, by the way, this front soldier and horse are going to enter the city and station?" ”

"Back to the lord, the order of the captain is that the former army will continue to advance eastward, but I will wait for the soldiers and horses of the headquarters under the command of the lord, and the soldiers and horses of Xingyang can temporarily rest here."

"Alright, let's go to the city."

Mo Xiaobai nodded, he didn't see Zhou Yafu in the former army camp, so he simply didn't wait for death, anyway, there will definitely be a chance to meet next.

Slowly entering the city with his soldiers, Mo Xiaobai had just settled the soldiers, when he heard the Xingyang order to send a message to him to return to the county office quickly.

Leaving Li Ji and others to rest in the barracks, when Mo Xiaobai rushed to the county office, Ju Meng, Han Yudang and others also arrived.

In addition to these few, there was another person sitting in the back hall of the county ya.

The commander-in-chief of the front line appointed by Chang'an in this battle was Zhou Yafu, the imperial lieutenant.

"Humble duty, see Captain." Now that Zhou Yafu has arrived, Mo Xiaobai naturally has to come forward and salute.

As when they first met, Zhou Yafu still nodded lightly, and then said: "In the first battle of Xingyang, you have written to tell each other, you have done a good job in this battle, Xingyang and Ao Cang have been preserved, and you should be the first to take the lead." ”

"I don't dare to ask for credit, I just do my best."

"Merit is meritorious, you don't need to hide it, I have already written and played your merits, and I think there will be a reward in the near future." Zhou Yafu waved his right hand and continued: "In addition, although this battle is a small victory over the rebels, the battle is still urgent, and you and the declining soldiers and horses cannot stay in Xingyang for a long time. ”

Of course Mo Xiaobai can understand Zhou Yafu's words.

The elite soldiers under his command and the cavalry of Han Yudang are all super elite among the soldiers and horses of the imperial court at this moment. As long as Zhou Yafu is not stupid, he will not ignore this force.

"Dare to ask the general, when will I be pulled, and where will I be stationed."

"This matter is not in a hurry, you still have to wait here for General Dou Ying to order the rear army to garrison, and after you and General Dou have exchanged defenses, then lead the troops east into Changyi."

As Zhou Yafu finished speaking, Mo Xiaobai also remembered.

Although the front line of this battle is commanded and coordinated by Zhou Yafu, there is actually another person who is in charge of the control of the entire battle situation.

A famous general of the Han Dynasty, Dou Ying.

In fact, Xingyang is too important.

Although the first battle was won, if there were no heavy troops stationed here, and there were still one or two thousand, two or three thousand people guarding it, maybe it would be eaten by the coalition forces at any time.

Dou Ying's choice to garrison Xingyang and preside over the war between Zhao and Qi is a reasonable and best choice in itself. Since Zhou Yafu wants to wait for Dou Ying by himself, then wait.

Mo Xiaobai had no opinion on this, and Zhou Yafu quickly skipped it after speaking, and turned to look at Ju Meng: "Wu and Chu don't ask for a strong man, how incompetent?" The strong man and the Henan rangers are desperately defending the city, and the old man also wants to express his gratitude to you, who can protect Ao Cang in the hands of the Wuchu coalition army, and greatly slope his soldiers and horses, and the talent of the strong man is enough to serve as a general in our army. ”

"I don't know the strong man, what do you think?"

Olive branch.

Zhou Yafu threw an olive branch to the drama Meng.

The name and talent of Drama Meng, even people like Zhou Yafu who have eyes above the top are excited, and Mo Xiaobai actually had similar thoughts.

Especially after experiencing several hours of fierce battles together, after getting detailed battle data, Mo Xiaobai knew very well that although Ju Meng was only a civilian, his military talent was really no worse than most of the generals under his command.

It is more than enough to serve as a general.

However, it is a pity that such a talented hero is not so keen on official affairs. Hearing Zhou Yafu's inquiry, he didn't show the slightest wave:

"Taiwei raises love, Meng can't bear it."

Ju Meng shook his head, and immediately got up: "This aid, I really can't bear to see the Central Plains beacon fire extended, now that the army has arrived, I will wait for the idle rangers to leave and return to their hometowns, and ask the captain for permission." ”

Say goodbye and go home.

As soon as Ju Meng said this, Zhou Yafu suddenly frowned.

Seeing Zhou Yafu frowning, Han Yandang on the side immediately persuaded: "The drama hero is a hero in the world, why not take this opportunity to make a meritorious contribution for himself, and in the future, he can also be an official in the same dynasty and a minister in the same palace, and it is unknown whether he will be a marquis in the future." ”

When Han Yongdang said this, he was basically painting cakes for Drama Meng. However, this kind of 'big cake' may be liked by some people, but there is definitely no name called 'drama Meng' in that group.

"Everyone has their own ambitions, and Meng only wants to indulge in the countryside in his life."

Ju Meng was completely unmoved, and saluted again: "I wish Taiwei an early rebellion and a peace in the Central Plains, and Ju Meng will leave." ”

The drama Meng Tie was reluctant to get involved in the officialdom, and Zhou Yafu quickly smiled freely: "That's it, I understand the strong man's wishes, and you will be allowed to return to your hometown." But no one can deprive you of your merits in this battle, you might as well stay for a few more days, you don't want to reward it, there are always other righteous heroes who need it. ”

Zhou Yafu, whose eyes were above the top, could speak so 'kindly', and Ju Meng couldn't say more, so he hugged his fists and thanked him and quickly sat back. As Zhou Yafu said, the rangers also suffered a lot of losses in this battle. He can treat the court's reward as dung, but others may not.

"Okay, I still have military affairs on my side, and I can't stay in Xingyang for a long time. You stay and wait for Dou Ying, I'll go first. It was not easy for Zhou Yafu to take the time to come out to meet Mo Xiaobai and the others, and after talking about the business to be said, he naturally had to get up and leave.

Several people sent Zhou Yafu out of the county office, and soon Zhou Yafu quickly galloped towards the city gate with dozens of personal soldiers.

"The world says that Taiwei is arrogant, but in fact, it's just that he is too strict in choosing friends." Watching Zhou Yafu rush away, Mo Xiaobai also had another understanding of this person.

Hearing this, Han Yan on the side echoed: "Lord Taiwei, it is really the pillar of the country. ”

"Hehe, maybe."

Mo Xiaobai was angry, and then stretched: "Before the general arrives, I can be idle for a few more days." Let's go, I'm going to take a look at my men. ”

Returning to the barracks in a hurry, Mo Xiaobai actually didn't have much to look at, nothing more than chatting with Li Ji and them.

However, Mo Xiaobai was in the mood to chat here, far away in the desert north of Dahan, there was a group of people who were busy doing a big thing.