Calculating the time, this should be when Zhang Wei and the others were in the midst of their third battle. Why did they come back?

Under Zhang Wei's order, the guard camp marched towards the last large tribe, which was also the easternmost tribal group not far from the coast!

Unexpectedly, when he came to this place, he did not find any Nanman or any tribes, only some traces of the tribes' past existence.

He immediately sent the light cavalry to the front to inquire further, just in case, and also sent a group of cavalry to the north to inquire.

The cavalry sent to the north quickly reported back and found no suspicious traces, especially no traces of the activities of the large group of people that Zhang Wei specifically asked them to inquire about!

After hearing the news, Zhang Wei's heart almost jumped to his throat before it dropped back to his chest!

He was afraid that these disappeared Nanbarbarians would gather a large group of people and head towards Xia Kingdom. The rear of Xia Kingdom was now very empty, but it could not withstand the invasion of tens of thousands of Nanbarbarians!

Fortunately, fortunately, these southern barbarians did not go to the north. They should have fled deeper into the wilderness further south!

In order to ensure that his speculation had more basis, Zhang Wei continued to chase the natives in the direction of their escape for several more days.

As the pursuit goes south, more and more evidence shows that all the southern barbarians in this tribal group have escaped!

Finally pursuing the southernmost part of this tribal group, Zhang Wei could even feel the sea breeze with a faint smell of sea blowing from the southeast!

The pursuit up to this point has reached the limit, and it is useless and meaningless to pursue it any further!

Zhang Wei ordered the entire battalion with a tone of reluctance and relief: "Retract the troops! Go back home!"

Unfortunately, because of his own negligence, these Nanman escaped. Maybe if he had not let all the soldiers in the battalion rest for a few more days, he might have been able to catch their tails!

The relief is that this war is finally over, he can finally return to Tianqi City, and he has finally lived up to your trust!

Then the intelligence officer came over and gave him a piece of information. It turned out that the large tribe in this tribe group, the tribe numbered as 'C' by Zhang Wei, was the culprit who united with the tribes in the south to invade!

This intelligence also stated that this tribe 'C' had used powerful means to conquer the other small and medium-sized tribes in the entire tribe group. After digesting it, they united with the other two tribe groups and prepared to invade!

It is precisely because tribe 'C' conquered other tribes around it, and then in the process of digestion, when it sent people to tribe 'B' for joint negotiations, it was blocked by the exchange team who were conducting friendly exchanges within tribe 'B'

Found it.

The next thing is to report back to the Lord, withdraw the exchange team, prepare the army, and conduct offensive and defensive operations on the timeline!

As for whether the leader of tribe 'B' had been persuaded, whether they had actually joined forces, and whether they were really prepared to invade, Zhang Wei did not have the information.

When Zhang Wei saw the information in his hand, he thought a lot, really a lot...

He doesn't know the real reason for this war, and he doesn't want to know, maybe there's no need to know!

Zhang Wei led all the soldiers in the guard camp and arrived outside Tianqi City after more than ten days of march.

Outside the city, Yu Shu looked at Zhang Wei a little uneasy and asked in confusion: "Batalion Commander, is this really okay?"

Zhang Wei raised his right hand, interrupting Yu Shu's next words. He looked at the city gate in front of him. From the narrow space of the city gate opening, he saw that there seemed to be many people in the city.

He didn't even look back, he just looked ahead and said sternly: "Isn't this matter already decided? Why do you need to mention it again? Stop it right now. It's too late to regret it now!"

Zhang Wei said, and pointed to the city gate in front of him with his chin.

Yu Shu also saw it. It was at their last glorious moment that he felt uneasy, so he found a topic to divert his attention!

He took a deep breath, calmed down the anxiety on his face, and returned to his serious and rational look!

Zhang Wei heard the movement around him, looked at Yu Shu sideways, and praised: "This is what a Sima with an army and a battalion should look like!"

But Yu Shu had completely concentrated his attention and had no time to respond to the battalion commander's praise of him.

Zhang Wei saw the soldiers who had arranged their formation behind him, waved his hand forward, and gave loud and heroic orders.

"All battalions! Advance~!"

The drawbridge has been lowered at the city gate, the city gate has been opened wide, the streets have been cleaned, and preparations should be made to welcome the heroes back!

Zhang Wei rode his war horse and crossed the city gate first, but the moment he stood on the street in the city!

Fireworks exploded, salutes roared, colorful flags fluttered, flowers greeted everyone, and people lined the streets and sang loudly...

At that moment, he had the urge to return to the battlefield. He was not afraid, not timid, and not excited!

Rather, it was an impulse. Such a very irrational idea instantly occupied his mind. His sight, physical presence, and feeling all gave him the urge to build meritorious deeds again!

The grand triumphal ceremony and the welcoming officials and common people lined the streets, making these warriors wearing battle armor and looking tired, and their already upright posture instantly became more tenacious!

They formed a neat queue, following the rhythm of the whole army, and marching in neat steps.

Even the tiredness on his face can't cover up his sharp eyes, and the scars all over his body can't cover up his iron-blooded aura!

Even when some soldiers from the whole battalion stepped into the city gate, the people's shouts subsided unconsciously. As more and more soldiers entered the city, the people gradually became silent! There were only fireworks exploding in the sky.

Still making an alternative sound!

"Tap~tap~tap...!"

The neat and powerful sound of marching is the only language besides the high-altitude fireworks!

"Tap~tap~tap...!"

The common people looked at this familiar yet unfamiliar army with shock on their faces, their eyes widened, and they stared unblinkingly at the indestructible and invincible belief of this silent iron army covered in battle scars!

"Tap~tap~tap...!"

On the straight and wide main road to the south, the iron-blooded army has returned in triumph!

Marching to the outside of the Council Hall, under the command of officers at all levels, all the soldiers of the guard camp re-arranged in Tianqi Square, facing the north. Zhang Wei dismounted from his horse and stood upright at the front of the array!

All the soldiers in the battalion were looking at the monarch who had already stood on the steps in front of the gate of the Assembly Hall, staring at him with expectant eyes!

Zhang Wei stood still for three seconds, walked forward to the steps, knelt on one knee, held the imperial order, and said loudly: "Guard camp, return to command~!"

Yang Song looked at this iron-blooded army, at this small guard camp, at these 1,100 soldiers, and his heart was filled with excitement! He couldn't help himself!

He raised his right hand to Zhang Weixu, looked around the entire battalion twice, and replied loudly: "Your order has been fulfilled! All the soldiers guarding the camp have worked hard!"

The soldiers who had been looking forward to it for a long time heard the affirmation from the king with their own ears. Although the military discipline engraved in their bones did not make the soldiers shout immediately, the ups and downs of their chests already expressed the soldiers' excitement!

"Commendation order~! All the officers and soldiers of the guard battalion have been awarded the second-class collective military merit! Your achievements will be spread throughout the country to inspire the hearts of the soldiers and civilians!"

This award had been decided long ago. Yang Song personally affirmed the contribution of the guard camp in front of the people of the city. For the soldiers, this is the best reward!
Chapter completed!