When Luo Chuan and his Lijun Qingqi returned to Shou Tong City, the news about their battle against the demon clan had not yet spread.
It was already noon when Luochuan woke up the next day. When he got up, he noticed that the army camp was extremely excited, and he knew that news of that battle had probably spread.
At this time, the troops that Zhao Wuji sent to the north to attack Xingcheng to rescue Zhengcang were about to return. Things were going more smoothly than Zhao Wuji imagined. Even if he hadn't sent out troops this time, with the cautious attitude of the commander of Xingcheng, he learned that Meng Xiaotian was defeated and returned south.
From now on, I will no longer sit around waiting to die outside Zhengcang City.
By the time the army heading north returned, Luo Chuan and Zhao Wuji had already finalized and handed over the arrangements for the frontline defense of Shou Tong City. They only waited one night, and the army set out the next day. Together with the army, they returned north to Tongcang City.
Chen Shaoxiong, the lord of Tongcang City, could still only lie in bed but his injury was under control. Luo Chuan and Zhao Wuji simply completed a military meeting in front of his hospital bed and deployed Tongcang and Shou on the same line to defend Chen Shaoxiong and his troops.
Several captains explained clearly in person, and also asked several captains to take good care of Chen Shaoxiong before they left and continued westward with the army without any delay.
When they crossed the Tianmen Pass and arrived at Ganyuan, the mood of the army was obviously much higher. Not only had they returned in triumph, but the good news from the front line had been spreading frequently these days. The people in the northern part of Li County had already known the battle situation on the front line. Now that they saw the army returning, the people along the way
The merchants spontaneously lined the streets to welcome him. That scene made Luochuan, a man who could never regard Lijun as his hometown, feel a little warm in his heart.
The infantry army returned to the Ganyuan Army camp. Luo Chuan, Zhao Wuji and others, together with Wangchuan Jianxiu, continued southward with Lijun Qingqi. It was not until they arrived at Ganyuan City that they knew that this place had been invaded by a group of Ganyuan dignitaries.
What kind of momentum.
Countless people crowded on both sides of the official road outside the city and shouted at this powerful cavalry army from a distance. The fanatical atmosphere was so overwhelming that even the soldiers posted along both sides of the official road could not stop them.
When they got closer, I didn't know who was taking the lead. The people on both sides of the official road knelt down again. The dense crowd of heads made Luochuan feel dumbfounded. He thought that he had never expected that there were people in the city when he came to Ganyuan.
So many people.
At the gate of the city were a group of officials from Ganyuan and talkers from various powerful families. From a long distance away, Luo Chuan, who was riding on horseback, had already seen the fat figure in rich clothes in front of the crowd. He looked at the person beside him.
Zhao Wuji smiled and said, "Uncle Zhao, look, our General Han looks more like the governor of Ganyuan County. He looks so harmonious standing with a group of elders from powerful families."
Zhao Wuji smiled lightly, "How can you tell a person accurately by his appearance?"
"That's right," Luo Chuan smiled and stretched out his hand to straighten his collar. Today, he, Zhao Wuji, Jiang Bo and others did not wear armor, but wore loose but thick Chinese clothes. For a moment, he felt a little uncomfortable.
I don’t know how many times he pulled the collar on the road. “Do you recognize Uncle Zhao, Lu Cong, the governor of Ganyuan County next to me?”
"Of course I recognize him. Among the second generation of the Ganyuan Lu family, he should be considered outstanding. He is outstanding both in politics and as a person. The old lady valued him very much when he was here. He was also expected to become an important minister in the court."
Zhao Wuji shook his head and said, "He once served as a county magistrate in Taiming. Even people like Lu Dongfeng who are stingy with good words would say good things about him. So I guess he does have some merits."
"Oh," Luo Chuan nodded.
As the army approached the city gate, all the officials and dignitaries knelt down and shouted, "Welcome to you, Lord Governor."
Luo Chuan didn't put on any airs. He got off his horse and personally helped Han Feng up. Then he said to a group of powerful elders, "Everyone, please get up. The weather is not warm yet. It's really hard for you elders to wait for me at the city gate."
It shouldn’t be.”
One sentence made these officials and powerful people dare not even dare to speak.
After Luo Chuan exchanged some polite words with everyone, he took Han Feng and walked into the city first. As he walked, he asked, "How about General Han, is Gan Yuan still in the habit of living here? Is the family settled?" No wait.
When Han Feng replied, he said apologetically, "I've been busy running around since you entered Li County. Originally, I should have personally dealt with these matters."
Han Feng immediately knelt down in fear, but was pulled up by Luo Chuan. He bent down and saluted, "Han Feng is just a man who surrendered his troops as soon as the Grand Administrator surrendered. I don't know how to express such kindness and virtue if the Grand Administrator cares so much."
repay!"
"As General Han said, isn't it the best way to repay him by guarding Gan Yuan for the Grand Administrator?" said Zhao Wuji, who was walking beside Luo Chuan.
"Yes, yes, what General Zhao taught you is that Han Feng was speechless," Han Feng immediately bent down and saluted Zhao Wuji.
Luo Chuan waved his hands and said, "We are all a family. If you say these words, you will be out of touch." He turned around and looked at a middle-aged man who was also a little fat but fair and without a beard and followed Han Feng.
, "Master Lu, after all, General Han is new to Ganyuan and is not familiar with the place. If he has any difficulties, you can help me more. We must let the Han family settle down safely so that General Han can have no worries."
Why don't I leave the county and expand my territory?"
The fair and fat man was not flattering. When he heard this, he just bent down and saluted, "Lu Cong will obey the order of the Grand Administrator and will help General Han and his family to settle down in Ganyuan as soon as possible."
Luo Chuan nodded to him and then said to Han Feng, "I can take a break this time when I return to Licheng. Now that the war in the north has come to an end, there will always be rewards in the court. I will discuss with them at that time and give them some rewards."
You, Han, are looking for a good piece of land in Ganyuan. The land in Ganyuan is fertile and the climate is good. There has been no war for hundreds of thousands of years. Now it is the core hinterland of Li County. It is worth investing in building a fort.
For such a fortress, its stability for hundreds of thousands of years is certain."
Han Feng suddenly burst into tears of gratitude again.
The group of people marched to a spacious courtyard not far from the city gate. The pavilions and pavilions were quite elegant. After asking, they found out that the owner was the Lu family. There were already several large tables in the main courtyard.
At the banquet, Luo Chuan sat at the head table on the left. On the left were Zhao Wuji, Luo Jiang and other accompanying generals. On the right were Han Feng, Lu Cong and other Ganyuan officials, as well as Dou, Zhou, Chen, Xie, Yan, and others.
Gongsun and other powerful family elders, while Niu Deyi and other monks were seated alone at a few tables on the right. It can be seen that Lu Cong has done enough homework for this preparation.
A banquet is a feast for both the host and the guest.
Especially the old man Xie Kunpeng, who was toasted by Luo Chuan himself. Although he was still not talkative, his face was radiant, as if he was a few years younger.
When all the officials and dignitaries, including the host Lu Cong, dispersed one after another, this compound became the temporary residence of Luo Chuan and his party. Until now, sitting at the head table on the right, he was as quiet as his brothers.
The long-bearded old Taoist who was eating stretched out and turned to Luochuan and said, "Your Excellency, it's not easy for you either."
Luo Chuan burst into laughter, but saw that Niu Deyi had already slapped the long-bearded old Taoist on the head, said hello to Luo Chuan, and then led Qin Wansong and other Wangchuan sword cultivators to the backyard residence with their attendants.
The young female Taoist turned her head and looked at Luochuan, got up and left.
In the huge main courtyard, only Luo Chuan, Zhao Wuji, Luo Jiang, and Siqi were left.
Luo Chuan, who was slightly drunk, turned to Zhao Wuji and asked, "Uncle Zhao, how submissive do you think these Ganyuan dignitaries are now...?"