When the march reached the West Temple, although it was only half a day in the afternoon, the team returning from Anxi still stopped and began to prepare to set up camp.

The reason for stopping is simple.

The distance between the West Temple and Chang'an is more than 20 miles, not too close, but it is not too far, and it belongs to the distance that a rapid march can reach Chang'an in more than an hour.

Although outside the city, except for those who watched the excitement or those with ulterior motives such as Wei Ming, there were not many people who paid attention to these teams returning from the expedition......

But the imperial court, obviously, it is impossible not to express it without the slightest expression.

Not only the merchants and people in the city, but also the ministers of the court and the central government, and even the saints will go out of the city to greet them when they arrive, as a sign of solemnity.

Stopping at the West Temple can effectively adjust the actions of both sides to ensure that both sides can be present at the right time and in the right place.

As soon as the team stopped, there were constantly postmen from Chang'an sending various official documents, including greetings from colleagues, and naturally there were also various affairs to coordinate......

It's just that Gao Xianzhi is obviously not interested in these, but is full of curiosity about the group of people who are still staying outside the barracks.

These people, naturally, he had already seen them during the day, and they ran with the army for dozens of miles with banners during the day, Wei Ming and others.

"These guys have followed us all the way during the day, and they still refuse to leave, and they don't know what kind of fame they are doing?" Gao Xianzhi asked.

"They set up a stove outside the barracks to cook wine and meat, and said that they would treat us for free!" Several generals said.

"Although it is considered a hundred and ten miles to welcome you, but the intention of using my Anxi Army to return to promote the name of the store is also obvious!"

Gao Xianzhi snorted coldly, and said in his heart that even if there were people from General Zuo's Mansion and the Craftsman's Office, he would not suspect that these people had ill intentions, but he would never believe that they were so kind!

"Stick to the camp, all people, and don't go out at will!" Gao Xianzhi ordered.

If he wants to stay in Anxi, Gao Xianzhi is naturally like a mountain, and no one dares to take a step beyond Lei Chi.

It is a pity that nowadays, the vast majority of people in the barracks are at a loss, and many families of soldiers who have received the news continue to come to look for them......

Although the guards of the barracks were given strict orders, they turned a blind eye to those who snuck out of the barracks, and they did not see them.

It is also for this reason that when the aroma of wine and meat wafted in front of the several stoves set up by Wei Ming and others, soldiers began to sneakily come up, and said: "You can eat and drink for free, but really?" ”

"All strong men are far away from their homeland, and they are bloody Anxi!"

After Wei Youlin Dahu and the others gave up their hands, they took out hot cooking cakes, stinky tofu, oily slices of meat, etc. from the pot stove to satisfy their hunger......

At the end, it is the green and red moon like an altar to pour wine.

Although the amount of wine and meat is not much, but after such a while, it is enough to satisfy the cravings, and they have hugged their fists and said: "Gongxing refined salt monopoly, Wei Ji porcelain factory, remember it, if there is a chance in the future, you will definitely patronize more!" ”

With the propaganda of these people, after the sky was getting dark, before a few stoves, the crowds began to surge!

So after the soldiers ate a small amount of wine and meat, they added a little more links......

"This time, do you warriors bring back some rare things from Anxi that are not available in Guanzhong?"

Wei Ming said: "Don't want gold and jade, as long as there are all kinds of rare species, if you have them, you can exchange them for money, if there are rare species, the kid is even more willing to buy them at a high price......"

Several bad people who heard this from a distance couldn't help but laugh, turned back to Zhang Xiaojing and said: "I know that this son must have other plans, otherwise he would never be willing to take out so much wine and meat - now he really shows his fox tail!" ”

"Although there are other plans, but the acquisition of real money can be regarded as a conscience!"

After Zhang Xiaojing finished speaking, he said: "Don't be stunned, hurry up and help me inquire about the whereabouts of Tong Kuan and others!" ”

"Understood!"

Knowing that Tong Kuan was not only close to Zhang Xiaojing like a brother, but also saved Zhang Xiaojing's life, several bad people nodded and asked the soldiers one after another: "Dare to ask you if you have ever heard of a person named Tong Kuan?" He is a native of Hedong and has participated in the bloody battle of Xiaogucheng! ”

"Haven't heard of ......"

"I don't know!"

Many people shook their heads, saying that the people who returned this time were either old and frail, or they were seriously injured and unfit to continue in the army, and they belonged to a patchwork team, rather than returning from the formation......

So most of them don't know each other at all, let alone thousands of people who know each other.

While Zhang Xiaojing and others persevered in inquiring, Guo Xi was also inquiring about Guo Yao's whereabouts.

Compared with Tong Kuan, who only knew his name, Zhang Xiaojing and others were looking for, Guo Yao was obviously much easier to find, after all, he was not only the eldest son of the Zuo Wei General's Mansion, but also had at least the Jiedu Mansion and was responsible for the coordination of various armies all the way.

Although the official position is not large, it is quite well-known.

"Big brother, I can be regarded as finding you!"

Seeing Guo Yao coming, Guo Xi said excitedly: "A-Niang and sister-in-law, I want to kill you!" ”

"Aya A-Niang and your sister-in-law, are you all right?"

Guo Yao inquired, and then solemnly pointed at Wei Ming and the others: "My Guo family is a family of military merits, if you don't practice well, how can you get mixed up with such a cunning businessman?" ”

"I'll tell you about him later!"

Guo Xi waved his hand and said: "I don't know if my eldest brother has participated in any battles in Anxi, and has he killed a few slaves who dared to violate my Tang border - tell me quickly!" ”

"General Gao strictly forbids going out, if he hadn't seen you during the day, he wouldn't have come out to see you!"

Guo Yao rolled his eyes and said, "Okay, if there is anything to talk about after returning home tomorrow, I have to go back quickly......"

Just as Guo Yao was about to return to the barracks, Zhang Xiaojing and a few others came out from the side and arched their hands: "But Guo Pi Agency? ”

"It's a certain house!"

Guo Yao said: "What are you waiting for? ”

"I want to ask someone about it!"

Zhang Xiaojing said: "His name is Tong Kuan, he is a friend in the army, and he also participated in the bloody battle of Green Ridge at the beginning of the year - I don't know if you have heard of it?" ”

Green Ridge was defeated, and only two or three thousand people from the team of tens of thousands of people returned from the encirclement, and most of them were seriously injured.

Guo Yao, who knew that there were indeed a few wounded soldiers in the team, said: "If he can really come back alive from the Green Ridge and return to Chang'an with the team this time, then I believe he should be in the wounded barracks!" ”

As soon as they heard the word "wounded barracks", not to mention Zhang Xiaojing and others, even everyone who heard this couldn't help but tremble!

After all, they knew very well that compared to the meat grinder-like spills of blood on the battlefield, the soldiers were more afraid of entering the wounded and sick camp......

It can be said that in every battle of Datang, the soldiers who died in the wounded and sick camp were definitely several times the number of soldiers who died on the battlefield!