Outside the military camp, the side of the Gangyuan that was set up as a camp last night was filled with people. As the soldier said just now, the intersection leading to Kanglong Road was also blocked by the crowd. A group of soldiers were ordered to complete the camp and were about to pass through this path, and were forced to stop temporarily.

Looking around, in the morning light, along the shore of Luoshui, more people were still rushing towards this direction.

They seemed to have gone through a long journey overnight before they came here. They were tired and ragged, covered with a thick layer of mud on their feet. They refused to leave without any effort to get away, and they kept begging there. Suddenly, they saw a figure walking out of the barracks quickly. Many people recognized Li Mu and showed excitement. The call of "Master Sima" came one after another, and the crowd also stirred up.

Wang Wu, who had previously presided over the construction of the Shangjinkou dike, ran out of the crowd that had lined up and knelt towards Li Mu.

The people behind him also followed suit.

Li Mu quickly stepped forward and smiled and said, "Get up!"

The same scene as when he came to Li Mu for help the last time, the craftsman refused to stand up and kowtowed, "After the flood in the dike that day, Xiaomin and his neighbors wanted to find Grand Sima to thank him, but the soldiers left behind told him that Grand Sima had set off. He thought that Grand Sima would go to Luoyang and arrived there, and only then did he realize that Grand Sima was not there. People like our family not only owe Grand Sima a life, but also owed the whole family's life! If they don't kowtow to Grand Sima to express their gratitude, wouldn't it be better to pigs and dogs? I knew that Grand Sima was going to return to the pass, and I dared to chase him up here. I was lucky enough to meet Grand Sima here, so I asked Grand Sima to accept the bow of the little people!" After that, he led the man to kowtow to Li Mu.

The plan Murong arranged at the mouth of Shangjinkou River. As long as he thought, Kanglongdao could block Li Mu, even if it was only for one or two days, the result would be very different. It was a good time and place, and it was foolproof. In order to prevent himself from being flooded by the flood, he brought the remaining troops across the river early and retreated back to the safe Hebei area.

The backflow of the Yellow River flood was the best guards who obeyed his orders. After removing Li Mu, he would bring his troops back and recover Luoyang without any effort.

In his entire plan, removing Li Mu was the top priority. As for the people's hearts in the Central Plains of Henan, which were about to be swallowed by the flood, it is of course important, but compared to the big things he wants to accomplish, all of these can be ignored.

What he didn't expect was that in just one night, the solid Kanglong Pass was broken by Li Mu. Not only did his plan completely fail, but even Henan, the Central Plains, was handed out.

When Li Mu set out on his return journey, he was about to arrive in Luoyang. He knew that the people had just retreated despite the flood and their family was still in a mess. He went out dozens of miles away to welcome him into the city, not wanting to disturb the people too much, and the trip could not be delayed. He decided to take a detour to Luoyang. Then, according to the original plan, he patrolled several important ferries and strategic places on the south bank of the Yellow River, arranged military affairs, and arranged for his own people to be temporarily appointed as county magistrates, responsible for rectifying the local area and appease the people, and then moved here.

It is also because of this that this morning he was caught up by the people behind him and met here.

Li Mu wanted to help the man up, but the craftsman led the person behind him, but he refused to get up. He said again: "The Grand Sima has come to this northern expedition, and in just a few days, he hurried back to the pass, and refused to step into the Eastern Capital even if he steps."

"Is the Grand Sima going to leave? I beg the Grand Sima not to abandon me, and I will never return!"

He said, his eyes flushed and his expression became excited.

"After the court moved south, for so many years, the Hu people went back and forth in Henan, fighting and fighting. We were as cheap as pigs and dogs. Every time we fought, we would be stripped of a layer of skin. It was a lucky thing to live to this day. Grand Sima, who among us had never experienced the tragedy of family destruction? In the past, I hoped that the imperial court would be able to come back. Even if the emperor could still eat braised vegetables, it would be better than being trembling with fear! When my father was alive, he heard that Gao Duke of Dayu issued a northern expedition day and night, and was eager to see, and finally died, not waiting for the imperial court to return north."

"In the past, before the Grand Sima arrived, we were all deceived by the Xianbei people! I thought he was different from other Hu people and would really regard us as people. Now I know that only Grand Sima is willing to save me, which is equivalent to water and fire."

"The common people heard that the Southern Dynasties did not allow the Grand Sima. Therefore, they dared to ask the Grand Sima to not go back, so they would stay there? And don't leave me forever, and abandon me is like ignoring it!"

At the end, he choked up and the people behind him also showed their feelings.

The people who blocked Kanglong Road also knelt down and echoed loudly.

The soldiers were about to pass by, but the intersection was blocked and they were no longer able to drive them away. The people just begged hard but refused to leave. The leader thought that these people were here to provoke and was about to order the way to force the way. Only then did he understand.

It turned out that the people were afraid that the army would leave, so the Hu people fought back, so they caught up and blocked the intersection and prevented them from passing. So they put down their swords and guns and looked at Li Mu one after another.

Wang Wu wiped his tears, and it seemed that the people who came from behind him were gathering more and more, and said, "Grand Sima! These people who were traveling with him were not inspired, but were on the way. They knew that we, Shangjinkou, were coming to stay in Grand Sima. All villages and places, sent people to join us. Then they walked along the way and chased Grand Sima here. In order to see Grand Sima with their own eyes and petition the Grand Sima. They beg Grand Sima to stay and not abandon it!"

"We are willing to provide the remaining food, just ask the Grand Sima to consider and save us!"

On the banks of the Luoshui River, many people rushed up. They held bags of dried food, wheat and millet in their hands, rushing to the point of being excited.

Luo Shen stood beside the big tent, seeing all this clearly, and couldn't help but feel infinite feelings in his heart.

These people from the Central Plains were already heavily exploited by foreign races and lived a difficult life. Moreover, the village where most people live had just been flooded. Although the water level was not high, their lives would be greatly affected. The food they brought out might be cut out from the small amount of food left at home.

They were afraid that once Li Mu left, they would be treated cruelly by the Hu tribe, so they wanted to ask him to stay.

Born as a human being, encountering troubled times, it is so difficult to survive.

Li Mu was obviously moved, and he ordered the soldiers to retreat and not stop them from moving forward again. When the crowd gradually approached, he surrounded him, climbed a huge rock, and faced everyone, and said loudly: "Being loved by many elders, Li Mu was grateful to pursue me. Please restoration, the Northern Expedition was my long-cherished wish. Even if I was not talented, how could I abandon it after I got here? The reason why I passed Luoyang and did not enter that day was because I was unwilling to disturb the people. Don't worry, although I am temporarily returning to the pass, all the important checkpoints here are arranged to garrison. Once there is any trouble in the Hu people, the army will surely come! Major counties and counties will also issue notices to the people in the near future."

He looked around at the faces opposite him, paused, and said with a pride: "I, Li Mu, took this opportunity today to swear to all the elders that I will never give up until the Central Plains is completely restored and the world is peaceful. You are so kind to you, I will take all the food and food I carry. Please bring back all the water. Let the flood retreat. Listen to me and don't chase me on the way. Now the first thing is to go home immediately, replant and farm to ensure the harvest in the coming year!"

After his words fell, there was silence around him.

"The elders, what the Grand Sima said is very much-"

A shout suddenly came from behind.

Everyone looked back and saw another group of riders riding horses coming from the banks of Luoshui.

The one who takes the lead is the county magistrate who becomes the county.

The county magistrate was hundreds of miles away from here. The county magistrate was named Ding. He had heard that Murong was going to flood Luoyang with floods. The counties along the Luo River were afraid that they would suffer. Although he was full of fear at that time, he secretly scolded the Xianbei people for being heartless and unable to die. He did not only care about escaping his own lives. He first called people to various villages under the county to issue warnings, asking the villagers to escape, and abandon the city. He fled to a mountain with a steep terrain. He squatted on the mountain for many days, but never saw the flood flood. A few days ago, he sent his subordinates.

After asking for information, Shan found out that Li Mu, the Grand Marshal of the Southern Dynasty, forced himself to cross Kanglongling overnight and rushed to Shangjinkou to resolve the crisis. Murong Die even stole the chicken without losing rice, lost a large area of ​​Henan and retreated to Hebei. He was defeated and was hit by this blow, so it would be difficult to fight back. He wanted to join Li Mu. He worked tirelessly in the past two days and caught up with him all the way. He caught up here this morning and happened to encounter this incident. Naturally, he refused to miss this opportunity to show his loyalty and immediately appeared to help Li Mu persuade the people to withdraw.

He turned over and dismounted, came to everyone, and said loudly: "I am the magistrate of the county! What the Grand Sima said is very much. Among you, if there are county people from the county who have become the county, please go home quickly to farm and replant! The same is true for the rest. Wherever you come, go back! Don't stay here again, delay the major military affairs of the Grand Sima!"

Several generals beside Li Mu also passed messages and came forward to persuade the people.

"I'll be relieved if I have this sentence from Grand Sima! Everyone has heard Grand Sima's words and go back!"

Wang Wu's eyes were red, and he also got up from the ground and persuaded the people behind him.

One to ten, ten to hundreds, and the gathering crowd finally began to slowly disperse.

County Magistrate Nading came to Li Mu and asked for a visit. He was very respectful and said that he had heard the news before, how to disperse the people in the county in time, how to respect the Grand Sima, and would like to follow him to the death in the future and follow his work.

Li Mu encouraged him and turned around and left.

At this moment, suddenly, not far away, a tiger roar came from the high plateau where Long Kangdao was located.

The whistling sound was like thunder, from far to near, shaking the hills in secret.

The people were all impressed, stopped and turned to look.

When the God of Luo heard the tiger roar approaching, he knew that the white tiger had come out again.

Since she fell into the water and was taken ashore by the White Tiger and on the way to Chang'an, it has appeared and disappeared from time to time. Sometimes it disappeared for a few days, and sometimes it never left her and accompanied her. The people around her were shocked at first, and when the White Tiger appeared, they often feared and avoided it. After several times, they saw it as if it was spiritual and did not hurt people, so they slowly eliminated their fear. On that day, Chang'an rescued the siege and the God of Luo entered the city, the White Tiger disappeared into the mountains and forests outside the city, and had not appeared again for these days. I thought it had left, but I didn't expect it to appear here again at this moment.

She turned around, and sure enough, on the hillside of the high plateau behind her, on a clump of steep rocks, she saw the familiar figure of the White Tiger at a glance.

It lies high among the cliffs, with a majestic posture, facing the fiery red sun that had just risen on the horizon opposite, making a long roar that shook the fields. Before the roar disappeared, it jumped and its figure disappeared deep in the end of the forest and disappeared.

Although this scene was short, the people under the post could see clearly and talk a lot.

County Magistrate Ding came to his senses, looked at Li Mu, his eyes moved, he suddenly turned around, and said loudly to everyone: "The White Tiger is a divine beast!"

"The ancient book says, 'The country is about to prosper, and the white tiger plays in the court', and there is also a saying, 'The holy king is excited when he is excited, and there will be white tigers roaring in the morning and thunder sounds in the four fields'."

"Fathers and elders, Grand Sima is here today, and the White Tiger appears. Such a coincidence, isn't this a sign of heaven? Why don't you come and pay a visit!"

After he said that, he ran towards Li Mu, saying that the destiny is in his mouth, and bowing with great gifts.

Under his leadership, the people were even more excited and rushed to imitate and salute Li Mu.

Under the high plateau and by the Luo River, there are still people who hear the sounds of people, and the atmosphere reaches a new climax.

Luo Shen witnessed this scene happening under his nose. He was a little surprised at first, but then he thought about it, but it was natural.

In the eyes of these people who survived the disaster, Li Mu's appearance was like the last life-saving straw they could catch.

In the end, someone will be called the emperor in this land. In their minds, who in this world can make them feel more at ease than the one who saves them from the disaster?

The so-called White Tiger Divine Beast is just an introduction.

She couldn't help but look at the man ahead. Seeing that he slowly turned his head, her eyes were turning toward her.

Amid the sounds that came one after another in my ears, the two of them met with each other.

Luo Shen stared at him, smiled at him, and nodded vigorously.

...

Half a month later, Li Mu brought Luo Shen back to Chang'an.

The day they arrived in Chang'an, the military and civilians were jubilant and the city was extremely lively.

Li Mu sent her into the city, entered the governor's mansion, and told her to have a good rest. She changed her clothes and left the city without stopping.

Luo Shen knew that he was going to meet his eldest brother Gao Yin.

That day, outside Chang'an City, she arrived with Aye's tiger talisman and revealed Murong Zhe's face. Her uncle Gao Yun was probably ashamed to meet others and left without saying goodbye overnight. However, her eldest brother never returned, and the army is still stationed in Shangluo.

The God of Luo knew that this should be the order of the court.

Looking back on the past six months, since she left Jiankang, she has been rushing on the road, traveling around and trekking, anxious and uneasy. Now the couple has finally reunited and returned to Chang'an smoothly. Once they relax, they will inevitably be tired.

Luo Shen also knew that Li Mu and his elder brother were both steady people. Even if there were differences in the current situation, there would be no conflict when they met.

But even though that was the case, after Li Mu left, she still felt a little uneasy.

It was getting dark, and although she felt tired, she had no sleepiness and was waiting for Li Mu to come back. Late at night, she finally heard footsteps coming from outside, and the servant said through the door that Grand Sima was back.

Luo Shen hurriedly welcomed him into the room and asked for details of the meeting between the two.

Li Mu smiled and said, "As long as you say, you have already told him. Your eldest brother..."

He paused and looked at Luo Shen.

"He is here too. He wants to meet you."

...

Gao Yin entered Chang'an alone, without any relatives, and waited in the living room of the governor's mansion.

Li Mu accompanied Luo Shen to the living room, leaving Luo Shen, and then he retreated. He and his brother and sister were left in the room.

He stood in the room, his figure motionless, and his expression was solemn.

The God of Luo came forward and called his eldest brother.

The candlelight reflected Gao Yin's face. He was darker and thinner than before, and there was a heavy feeling between his eyebrows that could not be concealed. However, in front of Luo Shen, he seemed not to want to show it too much. He looked at her and finally showed a gentle smile in his eyes, and asked her how she was doing recently.
To be continued...