Looking at the dense crowds of onlookers on both sides of the official road outside the city, Huang Zhong and his companions couldn't help but be somewhat lost in thought.

Immediately, Huang Zhong and his three companions on horseback straightened up, looking straight ahead without glancing to the side, and continued to move slowly forward.

At this moment, not only Huang Zhong and his four companions, but all the soldiers stood tall and proud, striving to present their best selves to the world.

"Our Han soldiers are indeed mighty and valiant! Their precious armor shines with golden light, adding to their aura of dominance over the world! They truly deserve to be called the Emperor's personal guard!!"

"Indeed! With such a mighty army, which barbarian tribe dares to disobey us?"

"I also heard that it was this cavalry that, hiding by day and moving by night, covered more than 300 li in less than seven days, appearing like divine soldiers descending from the sky to circle around to the enemy's rear! That's how they accomplished the great feat of annihilating 7,000 Wuhuan cavalry!"

"Such a powerful army! If I cannot join, I will regret it for the rest of my life!!"

As the gleaming cavalry drew closer, the group of young people couldn't help but chatter amongst themselves, their words filled with pride and praise, while also feeling a sense of longing!

Hearing the discussions, especially the young men of the Imperial Guard, when they turned to look at the cavalry, a look of pride appeared on everyone's face, because they would be members or commanders of this team in the future!

Under the excited and eager gazes of the crowd, the team led by Huang Zhong and others had already covered less than a mile!

"Congratulations on the victorious return of our army!"

As Huang Zhong and his men approached, a loud shout suddenly rang out from the ranks!

"Congratulations on the victorious return of our army!!"

In just a moment, the entire crowd of onlookers burst into cheers.

Seeing their own army so mighty and powerful, everyone couldn't help but feel excited and joyful, and cheers instantly spread in all directions.

As everyone shouted their greetings, they also warmly waved to Huang Zhong and his soldiers, welcoming their hero back.

The cheers and enthusiasm of tens of thousands of people at the scene instantly drove away the Korean wave in the winter! People's passion was completely ignited, and their confidence was amplified infinitely.

The cheers of the people were like a warm current flowing into the hearts of these soldiers who had returned from their campaigns in the north, stirring up their passion.

At that moment, every soldier felt that no matter how much hardship they endured or how great the sacrifices they made, it was all worthwhile, not for any other reason than that they wanted to protect these lovely people.

Feeling the warm welcome from the crowd, Huang Zhong, Ma Teng, Gongsun Zan, Gongsun Du, and the soldiers behind them were also filled with pride and joy.

All the soldiers wore hearty smiles and waved to the people on both sides.

Sun Jian, standing by the official road, stared intently at Huang Zhong and Ma Teng, who were on horseback waving to the crowd and enjoying their cheers. His eyes blazed with intense passion.

"One day in the future, I will definitely be able to do it too! I might even surpass you all!!"

Seemingly sensing Sun Jian's gaze, Gongsun Zan, who was at the front of the group, couldn't help but look over.

When their eyes met, Gongsun Zan couldn't help but smile. He greatly admired the unparalleled confidence that Sun Jian exuded!

Gongsun Zan then waved to Sun Jian while grinning, as if to say: Come on, I'll be waiting for the day you surpass me!

Faced with Gongsun Zan's almost provocative gaze, Sun Jian opened his eyes wide and met his gaze without showing any weakness.

Huang Zhong, who was standing to the side, also noticed the strange behavior of Gongsun Zan and Sun Jian, and couldn't help but find it amusing to himself!

At the city gate, Li Ying, as the Grand Commandant in charge of the military affairs of the Han Dynasty, led a group of ceremonial officials and some high-ranking court officials to personally greet him outside the city to show his respect.

As the triumphant procession marched into the midst of the crowd, the cheers grew even louder than before.

As the procession drew ever closer and the cheers grew louder, Li Ying's smile widened.

"Hmm... His Majesty once said that the army and the people are as close as fish and water, but I didn't quite understand it! Only now do I truly understand the meaning of those words!"

Feeling the enthusiasm of the people around him, even Li Ying almost couldn't help but cheer along with them.

"The Grand Commandant is right! Our soldiers are so welcomed and loved! This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing in all my years!"

"If I weren't getting old, I might have to join the army next year!"

"Absolutely! Soldiers are the backbone of the people, and the people are the support of the soldiers! The two complement each other, ensuring that the people live in peace and prosperity, and that the soldiers are invincible!"

Several elderly officials beside Li Ying couldn't help but admire him.

Before long, Huang Zhong and his men had reached a point 200 meters from the city gate.

Huang Zhong immediately raised his right hand high, signaling the entire army to stop advancing. Then the four men quickly dismounted and walked briskly toward Li Ying in unison!

They never expected that Li Ying, the Grand Commandant, would personally come out of the city to greet them, with so many civil and military officials around. They figured this must be an arrangement by the Emperor, and the four of them were extremely excited.

"This humble general greets the Grand Commandant! Greetings to all the gentlemen!"

The four men quickly approached Li Ying and bowed to him and the other officials.

"Haha~, very good! No need for such formalities, you four! Please rise!"

Li Ying laughed heartily and then helped the four of them up one by one.

"Grand Commandant Xie!!"

Looking at these four outstanding young generals, and thinking about the current state of the Han Dynasty, with Zhang Huan and Duan Jiong in the old guard, Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun in the middle, and then these young people, as well as the boys in the Imperial Guard, the old and young are taking turns, and the Han Dynasty's rise to power is unstoppable!

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