The Age of Lords Reborn

Chapter 358 Goodbye Zhou Yafu (for subscription)
When it comes to maogong, Mo Xiaobai is actually thinking about his own soldiers and horses.

Who told the real soldiers of Dameng Town to participate in the First Battle of Xingyang that there were only [-] cavalry, and the rest of the infantry were on their way.

Mo Xiaobai didn't go to find out where the army is now, but he thought it would take three to five days to follow the route planned before.

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

When the cavalry scouts under his command brought the news that the Wu-Chu coalition forces were approaching Liang, the Chang'an army in the west seemed to maintain a high degree of tacit understanding with the enemy, and also crossed the Luoshui branch.

Outside the city of Xingyang, when the soldiers and horses from the front of the army slowly approached, Mo Xiaobai also showed joy on his face.

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

"Lord."

A group of civil and military men met at the bottom of the city, Mo Xiaobai smiled and nodded: "There is no need to salute, you will come all the way with the army, the journey will be very hard."

"I am ashamed for not being able to walk with the lord."

Seeing that Li Ji and the others were still clasping their fists in salute, Mo Xiaobai could only hold them up one by one: "What are you talking about? By the way, are the front troops going to be stationed in the city?"

"Reporting to my lord, the Taiwei's order is that the former army continue to advance eastward, but my lord's troops and horses and Xingyang soldiers and horses can take a rest here temporarily."

"Okay, let's go to the city first."

Mo Xiaobai nodded. He didn't see Zhou Yafu in the former army camp, so he simply stopped waiting. Anyway, there will definitely be a chance to meet in the future.

Bringing the soldiers under his command into the city slowly, Mo Xiaobai had just settled the soldiers, when he heard Xingyang ordered someone to send a message, telling him to return to the county government quickly.

Li Ji and others were left to rest in the barracks, and when Mo Xiaobai rushed to the county government, Ju Meng, Han Tuidang and others also arrived.

Besides these few people, there was another person sitting in the back hall of the county yamen.

The front-line commander appointed by Chang'an in this battle is Zhou Yafu, the Taiwei of the dynasty.

"Humble post, see Taiwei." Now that Zhou Yafu has arrived, Mo Xiaobai naturally has to go forward and salute.

Just like when we first met, Zhou Yafu still nodded his head lightly, and then said: "In the battle of Xingyang, you should have written a letter to tell me that you did a good job in this battle. Xingyang and Aocang were saved. First achievement."

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

"A meritorious service is a meritorious service. You don't need to hide it. I have written a book about your merits. I think there will be rewards in the future." Zhou Yafu waved his right hand and continued: "In addition, although this battle is a small victory over the rebels, the war It's still urgent, you and the fallen troops can't stay in Xingyang for long."

Of course, Mo Xiaobai could understand what Zhou Yafu said.

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

"Dare to ask the general, when will I set off, and where will I be stationed?"

"It's not urgent. You still have to wait here for General Dou Ying to order the rear troops to garrison. After you hand over the defense with General Dou, you will lead the troops east to Changyi."

After Zhou Yafu finished speaking, Mo Xiaobai also remembered.

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

Dou Ying, a famous foreign relative of the Han Dynasty.

In fact, that's right, Xingyang is too important.

Although the first battle was won, if there is no heavy garrison here, and there are still 3000, [-], [-] people guarding this place, maybe it will be eaten by the coalition forces at any time.

Dou Ying's choice to station troops in Xingyang and preside over the war between Zhao and Qi is a reasonable and perfect choice in itself.Since Zhou Yafu wants to wait for Dou Ying himself, let's wait.

Mo Xiaobai had no objection to this. Zhou Yafu quickly skipped it after finishing speaking, and turned to Jumeng: "Wu and Chu do not ask for strong men, how incompetent? The strong men and the rangers in Henan are desperate to defend the city. I would like to express my gratitude to you for being able to protect Ao Cang without losing it in the hands of the Wu-Chu coalition forces, and greatly improve its soldiers and horses, the talents of a strong man are enough to serve as a general in our army."

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

olive branch.

Zhou Yafu offered an olive branch to Jumeng.

Jumeng's name and talent, even Zhou Yafu, who has high-sighted eyes, would be moved. In fact, Mo Xiaobai had similar thoughts.

Especially after several hours of fierce battles together, after getting detailed battle data, Mo Xiaobai knew very well that although Ju Meng was just a commoner, his military ability 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 enthusiastic about officialdom.Hearing Zhou Yafu's enquiry, he didn't reveal the slightest disturbance:

"The Taiwei's love, Meng can't bear it."

Ju Meng shook his head, and got up immediately: "This time of assistance, I really can't bear to see the flames of war in the Central Plains continue. Now that the army has arrived, I will wait for the idle rangers to leave and return home. I also ask the Taiwei for permission."

Goodbye, go home.

When Ju Meng said this, Zhou Yafu frowned.

Seeing Zhou Yafu frowning, Han Tuidang immediately persuaded him: "A strong man is a hero in the world, why don't you take this opportunity to make a meritorious service for yourself, and you can also be an official in the same court and a minister in the same palace in the future, and the future is unknown. "

When Han Tiaodang said that, he was basically painting a cake for Jumeng.However, some people may like this kind of "big cake", but there must be no one named "Ju Meng" in that group of people.

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

Ju Meng was completely unmoved, and clasped his fists again to salute: "May I wish the Taiwei put down the rebellion as soon as possible, and restore peace to the Central Plains, and Ju Meng will bid farewell."

Ju Meng Tie was determined not to get involved in the officialdom, so Zhou Yafu quickly smiled freely: "Forget it, I understand the wish of the strong man, and I will allow you to return to your hometown. But no one can take away your achievements in this battle. You may as well wait for a while." Stay for a few days, you don't want to reward, there will always be other righteous heroes in need."

Zhou Yafu, whose eyes were above the top, was able to speak in such a 'friendly' manner, Ju Meng couldn't say any more, so he cupped his fists to thank him and soon sat back.As Zhou Yafu said, the Rangers also lost a lot in this battle.He and Meng can regard court rewards as dung, but others may not.

"Okay, I still have military affairs, so I can't stay in Xingyang for a long time. You stay and wait for Dou Ying, and I'll go first." It's not easy for Zhou Yafu to find time to meet Mo Xiaobai and others. , naturally want to get up and leave.

Several people sent Zhou Yafu out of the county government together, and soon Zhou Yafu led dozens of personal soldiers and rushed towards the city gate.

"Everyone says the captain is arrogant, but it's just that he chooses his friends too strictly." Watching Zhou Yafu gallop away, Mo Xiaobai had a different understanding of him.

Han Tuidang heard the words and echoed, "Master Taiwei, you are indeed the pillar of the country."

"Oh, maybe."

Mo Xiaobai pursed his lips angrily, and then stretched his waist: "Before the general arrives, I can wait for a few more days to relax. Let's go, I'll go and see my subordinates."

After wandering back to the barracks, Mo Xiaobai actually didn't care much, he was just chatting with Li Ji and the others.

However, Mo Xiaobai is in the mood to chat here. Far away in the desert to the north of the Han Dynasty, there is a group of people who are busy with a big event.

(End of this chapter)