Huang An returned with military families, including the family of Zuo Du. Behind him were dozens of veteran soldiers from Xiliang, whose families were also among them. Upon meeting, they couldn't help but hug and cry.
Huang An was overjoyed and, after Zuo Du wiped his tears, patted his shoulder heartily and said, "I wanted to surprise you; how did you know we were returning?"
After gathering all the military families willing to come to Luoyang with him, Huang An eagerly set on his way. This time, he not only brought back the military families of the Xiliang soldiers but also a formal document of mutual support from Zhang Gui to Zhao Hanzhang.
This was a formal alliance document, not just empty words, carrying significant meaning.
With this document, Zhao Hanzhang could do much more, such as ensuring smooth communication and open trade routes between the two places with Zhang Gui.
