On September 20th, outside Gu Meng's Mansion, on the official road.
Looking at the city in the distance, Hu Xiaolin said with a smile: "Xiao An, Gu Mengfu City is ahead, you are almost home!"
There are always more topics in common among young people, let alone young people who are equally outstanding.
Needless to say, Hu Xiaolin is excellent, and Wang Xiaoan, who can kill zombies with a spear, is naturally also a leader among his peers.
So along the way, Hu Xiaolin and Wang Xiaoan became friends.
Wang Xiaoan was about to go home, and he was in a very happy mood. He smiled and replied: "Brother Xiao Lin, you have worked hard all the way to see each other off. When you arrive in Fucheng, come to my house for dinner!"
Compared to others, Wang Xiaoan is luckier because he lives in Fucheng.
After the others arrived in Fucheng, they had to be sent back to their own counties by the guards, and the journey was not yet over.
Hu Xiaolin shook his head: "I'm afraid I won't be able to eat. Yesterday, the General Banner said that we have to return as soon as we drop you off. There are still people in Yuanyang who have not returned home!"
The smile on Wang Xiaoan's face faded and he said helplessly: "That's such a pity. We parted ways today... I don't know if we can see each other again in the future!"
In the current world, the chance of them meeting again is almost zero.
Hu Xiaolin said with a smile: "Xiao An, why don't you also join the army? Your ability to carry a hoe is really a waste!"
"When we are all in the army, we will have the opportunity to meet each other!"
In fact, looking at Hu Xiaolin who was wearing leather armor and carrying a steel knife on his waist, Wang Xiaoan, who was of the same age, felt very envious.
"Should I join the army? I'm afraid I'm not the material!" Wang Xiaoan was a little unsure.
This lack of confidence is actually people's fear of the unknown.
"Before I joined the army, I thought I was incompetent. Do you know... how many monsters have I killed now?" Hu Xiaolin asked proudly.
"How many?"
"Twenty-three!" Hu Xiaolin glanced at Wang Xiaoan and continued: "With your skills, you will have a better future in the army. It is much more fun here than farming!"
Wang Xiaoan was full of longing, but he actually didn’t want to carry the hoe.
He is alone now, so he has nothing to worry about. It is a good opportunity to let go and explore.
Touching the back of his head, Wang Xiaoan asked: "But where should I go to join the army?"
"The palace will expand the army recently, and the Privy Council will issue a notice. When the time comes, all you have to do is join the army..."
"Our Qianhu Station still sends people. If you are selected by the Privy Council to join the army, you must perform well during the new training, otherwise you will be assigned to the guard station!"
Hu Xiaolin introduced a lot, but Wang Xiaoan couldn't understand it because he didn't understand the rules.
Seeing his confused look, Hu Xiaolin explained: "In short, after joining the army, he showed off and joined the army!"
Wang Xiaoan said "Oh", and at this time he seemed to understand.
"Xiao Lin, come here quickly..."
The shouts coming from the rear of the team made it impossible for Hu Xiaolin to continue chatting with Wang Xiaoan. After all, military orders trumped everything else.
"Let's talk later!"
"Brother Xiao Lin, go ahead and get busy!"
After Hu Xiaolin left, Yao Laoer came over with a hoe.
"Xiao An, is he trying to persuade you to join the army again?"
Wang Xiaoan nodded.
Looking at the young man who had saved his life, Yao Laoer persuaded him: "You kid, don't be stupid and join the army to fight monsters every day. It's so dangerous!"
After thinking about it, Wang Xiaoan said: "But second uncle, someone has to kill the monster, otherwise... we won't be saved!"
Yao Laoer was speechless for a moment. He actually understood these principles, but he was just worried that Hu Xiaolin would die outside.
"It seems that you have made up your mind!" Yao Laoer shook his head helplessly.
Hearing this sentence, Wang Xiaoan suddenly realized a lot, and he said firmly: "Second uncle, I want to go out and have a try!"
Yao Laoer sighed and said helplessly: "Whatever you want!"
Soon, the entire team arrived outside the city. At this moment, many people had gathered at the city gate, including the prefect Luo Lun and several magistrates.
Gu Mengwei's soldiers have already protected the outside of the city, so there is no need to worry about safety issues.
The mission of the Soldiers and Horses Division was over. Hu Xiaolin was randomly recruited back, and they were about to embark on their return journey.
"Xiao Lin, where are you going?"
Being scolded by the flag officer, Hu Xiaolin could only stop. He wanted to go to Wang Xiaoan to say goodbye.
"Master Baihu will be here soon, do you still have to wait for you to go on the road together?"
"yes!"
At the other end, the head of the entire convoy has arrived at the city gate.
Several team officials had arrived at the front, saluted the officials present, and introduced the general situation of the trip.
Looking at the large number of grain trucks at the rear, Luo Lun smiled and said to several magistrates: "With these grains, there will be no shortage of grains this year!"
"Sir, this is the first batch of food, and the palace will continue to deliver it later!"
Luo Lun nodded and said to the people around him: "But this food is not free. Next year we will also produce food and pay a food tax to the palace!"
"Exactly, exactly!"
The convoys entered the city one after another, and these young men who had left their hometown were personally greeted by Luo Lun and other parents. They were all very excited.
The most important thing is that the rewards promised before were fulfilled when they entered the city gate, and everyone received food.
At the gate of the city, a clerk shouted loudly: "When you enter the city, you are from that county, follow the people who guide you. Rest in the city today, and then start your journey again early tomorrow morning!"
"Also, don't cause trouble when you go to the city, otherwise you will be severely punished!"
The young men happily entered the city, and after finding a place to place them, they were able to have a good rest.
It was very painful to have to travel so many days in a row. Now they could finally sleep peacefully.
But there are also some people who can't sit still, and after feeling relaxed, they go into the city and wander around trying to have some fun.
Nowadays, there are many widows in the world, and the government will not care about them.
But when night fell, all those who had gone out returned to their residences, laid out their beds and prepared to sleep.
"When I came back just now, I saw a light..."
"A lamp? What does a lamp mean? Have you never seen a lamp?"
In Datong Shop, people who had not fallen asleep were chatting in low voices.
"This is different. This light is very bright. It illuminates the city gate as if it were daytime!"
"Is it so mysterious?"
"I heard from the locals that this lamp was sent from Yuanyang. It is said that it was given by God at the Chengtian Ceremony!"
"real?"
"Where's the light?"
"It's right on the Nancheng tower, maybe you can see it from the rooftop!"
Hearing this, the dozens of people in the room couldn't sit still, and walked out of the room one after another, and climbed to the roof one by one.
If there hadn't been a night curfew in the city, they would have sneaked out of the yard and gone to the city gate to have a look.
They climbed up to the roof and saw the dazzling beam of light in the distance, and they were shocked.
Obviously, that beam of light is controlled by humans so that it can shine everywhere.
At this moment, the beam of light swept outside the city wall, obviously for night defense.