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From being an orphan who suffered from the war, to meeting the "White Snake Immortal" by chance, and then leading the art profession, becoming famous in Beizhen, and finally winning an official title, it is worthy of leaving a name in history. This should be the best experience in life. Fortunately, Bai Feng couldn't help but feel a little timid after accepting the order and thanking her.
Just like an inexperienced sailor encountering an undercurrent of a whirlpool at sea for the first time, the various techniques he usually practices in the shallow water area of the dock have little effect at this time. The more he tries to struggle, the closer he gets to the whirlpool.
At this time, another voice in Bai Feng's heart told him: "Don't be afraid, and don't think you can avoid it. Just rush over with full helm!"
"From now on, you are the new 'General Zuowei' of the Gao Family Army, Bai Feng."
The young general's official residence could not be repaired for a while, and he no longer wanted to be favored by others and stay in the Gao family. So after the interview, he and Yu Ke returned to the inn in the old street.
However, in just one day, this small inn suddenly became bustling with people. Hundreds of palace guards were scattered inside and outside the inn. They could be seen even ten miles outside the door. This happened every day for half a month. In an instant, all kinds of petty theft on the old streets were completely eliminated.
It is said that the Gao family army was the foundation army of the Da Qi Dynasty. The entire army was almost composed of military households who followed the Gao family all the way from Beizhen. After Da Qi was stabilized, they, as the elite troops of the dynasty army, should be Become a Praetorian Guard to protect the Emperor.
After Bai Feng became an official, in addition to his daily patrol duties, he would go to Taiping Road to visit Murong Yan whenever he had the opportunity. Although he was often rejected, he could occasionally meet her once or twice.
Every time they get together is like seeing each other again after a long absence, and the relationship between the two grows instead of diminishing. The smooth start of their career made Bai Feng relax his guard a little.
After half a month of becoming an official, Emperor Gao Huan suddenly became interested and wanted to organize a grand hunting event in the forest on the outskirts. At that time, all the noble sons from various families would come to show off their talents, including Zhao Kuo of course. Among the invited.
Early that morning, Bai Feng was dressed in military uniform, and under the orders of the supreme commander of the Gao family army, he prepared to lead two thousand troops to protect the emperor during his hunting trip.
Normally, this should be an important task that only the emperor's close associates could take over. As a person who had just joined the Gao Family Army, Bai Feng would never have such prestige and ability.
Although Bai Feng repeatedly resisted, Gao Gao didn't take it seriously and asked instead: "You said you are afraid that you won't be able to convince the public? I think you want to go to the palace to see Miss Murong again."
"General Gao, what exactly do you and Mrs. Xijun want me to do?" Bai Feng replied: "First, they made me become Master's orphan, and then asked me to be that 'General Zuowei', and now you want me to go Accompanying the emperor on a hunting trip, don't you just want to see me embark on an official career?"
"How many people want to do this kind of idle work but can't do it. Why are you complaining?" Gao Gao reprimanded: "Shut up and do your job well. You will understand everything in the future, and you have no choice. If you still want to continue to see Murong girl……"
Bai Feng pursed his lips with disdain: "To be honest, I know my master better than you. If one day, I know that what you asked me to do is not what the master wants, don't blame me for being ruthless."
After saying that, Bai Feng turned around and left. Gao Gao also made bold words before leaving: "I will never forgive myself for betraying my brother."
After taking the soldier talisman, Bai Feng immediately mobilized two thousand elite cavalry and rushed to the outskirts. He first scouted the entire forest, and then set up checkpoints at the four entrances in the southeast, northwest and northwest. After everything was ready, it was just waiting for the emperor's carriage and horses to arrive.
As Bai Feng's bodyguard, Yu Ke has been following him on the road. Now she can follow Bai Feng on foot for a day and a night, which is very impressive. If her body is a few years older, it will not be difficult to learn to ride a horse.
But obviously, she was not satisfied with just walking on the road and leading Bai Feng's horse.
Once the surrounding Gao Jiajun soldiers were ordered to investigate, she clamored to learn to ride a horse. Bai Feng had no choice but to agree to her and let Yu Ke ride a horse and learn to walk a few steps.
Yu Ke is very studious and lively. He finds new things interesting and wants to try them. Many people who meet the new Zuowei general for the first time think that the guard next to him is his "younger brother". After all, Accompanying the emperor on hunting trips in the city was usually done by the children of nobles. They were used to idleness, so it was not surprising that they would take their families along for an "outing".
Hearing his subordinates talking about nobles, Bai Feng felt as if he was in another world.
"I'm actually already a nobleman?"
However, when seeing those young men hunting rabbits, wild boars, and wild deer, Bai Feng still found it difficult to sympathize with him because he thought that the taxes paid by ordinary people were just to support these normally forbidden prey. Comes in handy at this moment?
And those who go into the forest to poach with pots and pans made into simple traps because of poor crop harvests often end up breaking the law and going to jail.
If all aristocrats must learn such despicable entertainment, then in the final analysis, aristocrats are not that noble. On the contrary, they are the most despised people in the world, and they are the ones who should most ask themselves, close their doors and reflect on themselves.
Bai Feng felt increasingly uneasy and took Yu Ke away from the center of the safari in private. The two of them walked along the edge of the forest. The spring breeze blew, the shadows of the trees were dancing, and the surrounding trees and shrubs grew very lush.
"Brother, you just heard those people calling you a 'noble man'. Shouldn't you be happy?" Yu Ke suddenly asked.
"No, I should be ashamed because it's not mine."
Bai Feng said, Yu Ke seemed to be able to understand this feeling, and walked obediently with the other party for a long time.
After a while, they saw smoke rising from the open space outside the forest, where many people gathered to share the freshly hunted food.
A gourmet who was feasting on a delicious meal waved to Bai Feng and called out: "General, would you like to come over and eat with me?"
Bai Feng walked for a long time and just wanted to eat something, so he passed by.
"You're surprised. He's clearly a general. Why do you let your servants ride horses and walk by yourself?" The young man was an extraordinary man, well-spoken, and had a majestic temperament that made people feel awe.
"This is just a little sister of mine, not a servant." After Bai Feng replied truthfully, a servant beside him suddenly said angrily: "How dare you not be polite when you meet His Highness the Crown Prince?"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Bai Feng and Yu Ke said in unison.
Gao Yang laughed loudly, threw the barbecue in his hand into the bowl, wiped his hands, went over to hold Bai Feng's hand, and said: "Are you Bai Feng? You are indeed worthy of your reputation. I like to make friends with heroes most in my life. Come, sit down and talk to me Let me eat together!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a lady suddenly walked out of the tent on the side. She went straight to Bai Feng and exclaimed: "Mr. Bai, is it you?"
"This lady is..." Bai Feng thought about it for a few times and suddenly said: "It's Miss Ajuan! Why are you here?"
Ajuan is now as good as any other lady. Although her behavior and conversation are still as unscrupulous as before, her appearance is dignified, which is quite cute: "Zhao Kuo went hunting with the emperor, so I will tell the other ladies here first." gossip."
"Are you married?" Bai Feng continued to ask.
"Yes, it's a pity that you and Miss Murong are not present."
Bai Feng smiled happily and murmured: "Zhao Kuo, Zhao Kuo."
Gao Yang came to the two of them humorously and said, "You actually know each other! It seems that it is not in vain for me to call General Bai Feng to come and eat meat together. You have to thank me properly."
After a while, another lady followed the sound and walked out of the tent. She thought it was Gao Yang who had met something happy, with a bowl of freshly made broth in her hand.
"Your Highness." After he finished speaking, a gust of wind blew from nowhere. The lady's hands shook in surprise and the soup spilled all over the floor: "You guys!"
Yu Ke recognized the other party immediately: "It's her..."
"Don't panic, I'm here." Bai Feng looked at Yu Feihong and comforted Yu Ke.
"Feihong, what's wrong with you?" Gao Yang said.
Yu Feihong was panicked and kept explaining: "Your Highness, I just... seemed to have caught a cold and felt a little dizzy."
Ajuan hurriedly went to help her and said, "Sister, I have some medicine here that can make you feel better. How about..."
"No, there is no need to bother you, sister." Yu Feihong quickly summoned a few servants, and then said goodbye to everyone: "I'd better go back to my house to recuperate first, without bothering Your Highness."
Gao Yang felt very disappointed and quickly sent her away: "Let's go, let's go, women are nosy! General Bai Feng, let's continue, drink and eat meat, come on!"
"No need, Your Highness." Bai Feng also felt that there was too much trouble here to stay for a long time, "I have important matters to attend to, so I can't drink."
"By the way, I almost forgot, you have to protect the emperor! Hahaha..." Gao Yang agreed, and Bai Feng and Yu Ke left.
But after leaving, little did he know that something big would happen soon.
