Capital.

On the street, Pei Jie and others were leading the way, the Thirteen Golden Cavalry Guards were behind, and Hu Fei was standing in the middle with his feet astride the bloody horse, with a majestic momentum like a rainbow!

From the princess's palace to the city gate, hundreds of people gathered along the ten-mile long street, walking along the street to see each other off. The leaders were all old men who were over fifty years old, childless, and had received favors from Hu Fei.

They watched Hu Fei off and kept saying things like wishing Hu Fei all the best. Everyone was praying for Hu Fei.

This was the first time Hu Fei had seen such a scene. Only now did he realize that he had become so important in the hearts of the people in the capital.

The rest of the people seemed to have received great encouragement from it, and everyone looked a little excited.

Hu Fei held the reins with one hand and waved to the people on the left and right with the other hand, as if he had really turned into a general about to lead an expedition in an instant.

After a long time, the group finally arrived at the city gate.

Qi Yun and fifty people personally selected by Hu Fei were already waiting at the city gate. In addition to them, there were also Han Jiang who was following Hu Fei to Jiming Mountain with twenty subordinates, as well as Han Jiang who was preparing to lead troops all the way.

Li Wenzhong escorted Hu Fei.

Amidst the blessings of the people, Hu Fei rode his horse slowly and approached.

Faced with the people's welcoming gesture, even Han Jiang and Li Wenzhong couldn't help but be shocked. Especially Li Wenzhong, even when he led his troops on an expedition, there was no such grand occasion.

"I've met Hou Jiu'an!"

As Hu Fei stopped in front of him, Qi Yun and other fifty people bowed at the same time and said in unison.

"Grand Governor."

Hu Fei waved his hand gently to indicate that everyone was exempt from courtesy, then he gently cupped his hand towards Li Wenzhong and said hello with a smile, but did not dismount.

Li Wenzhong nodded lightly and said nothing more.

Han Jiang hesitated for a moment, then slowly took two steps forward, came to Hu Fei, and bowed respectfully to Hu Fei.

"I've met Marquis Jiu'an."

"According to His Majesty's decree, General Mo will personally lead twenty inspectors to accompany Marquis Jiu'an to Jiming Mountain to protect Marquis Jiu'an."

Han Jiang raised his hands and said respectfully.

"Then there is Commander Lao Han. I haven't seen you for a long time. How is Commander Han?"

Hu Fei smiled, looked at Han Jiang in front of him, and said lightly, with a faint smile on his lips.

"Everything is well, thank you Lord Jiu'an for your concern."

Han Jiang was stunned for a moment and replied hurriedly, frowning slightly.

"That's very good. Before I return to Beijing, my life will be handed over to Commander Han."

Hu Fei smiled and said meaningfully.

"At the end of the day, you must do your best!"

Han Jiang hurriedly answered with his hands raised, his expression becoming more solemn.

"Okay, in that case, let's set off, Grand Governor, what do you think?"

Hu Fei looked at Li Wenzhong, ignored Han Jiang, and raised his voice.

"Set off!"

Li Wenzhong nodded slightly, got on his horse, and gave the order with a wave of his hand.

Immediately afterwards, the team of several hundred people finally set off again, exited the city gate and headed straight for Jiming Mountain.

Han Jiang stood there, looking at Hu Fei who had left the city, with a solemn expression.

He didn't know why, but he always felt that when Hu Fei looked at him just now, there was an inexplicable killing intent in his eyes.

After hesitating for a moment, Han Jiang hurriedly got on his horse and quickly followed with twenty of his men.

...

Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat in the main hall, thoughtful.

At this moment, Pang Yuhai walked in quickly from outside the hall.

"His Majesty."

Pang Yuhai came closer, spoke slowly, and bowed respectfully.

"Out of town?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Pang Yuhai, retracted his thoughts, and asked in a deep voice.

"Reporting to your majesty, yes, Jiu'anhou has followed the governor out of the city and headed straight to Jiming Mountain."

Pang Yuhai nodded and replied respectfully.

"He said he wanted to select his own people. How many people did he bring?"

Zhu Yuanzhang continued to ask.

"Fifty people."

Pang Yuhai replied slowly.

"Only fifty people?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and blurted out in confusion.

Originally, he thought that after Hu Fei asked him to select people, he would take the opportunity to select thousands of people, if not eight hundred, but he did not expect that only fifty people were selected.

"There are only fifty people, and they are all the lowest-level soldiers in the army. They are not carefully selected strong soldiers."

"But your Majesty, don't worry. Commander Han has already brought twenty inspectors with him, and the Grand Governor has also brought hundreds of soldiers to escort him. Besides, there are tens of thousands of elite soldiers on Jiming Mountain waiting for him. Everything will be fine."

Pang Yuhai cupped his hands and said seriously.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said nothing more, but he was a little confused in his heart about how Hu Fei had gone to such great lengths to select only fifty people and couldn't figure out what he was going to do.

Moreover, he didn't know whether Hu Fei could really solve the problem in Jiming Mountain.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing."

Pang Yuhai hesitated for a moment and then spoke again.

"What's the matter?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and asked doubtfully.

"When Marquis Jiu'an left the capital, the people of the capital actually spontaneously walked across the street to see him off. On the ten-mile long street, there were people everywhere who wished Marquis Jiu'an a triumphant return. It was really unbelievable."

"Even when the Governor and Duke of Wei took command and went on an expedition, such a phenomenon never happened."

Pang Yuhai hesitated and said slowly.

After listening to Pang Yuhai's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then showed a faint smile thoughtfully.

"Although he sometimes behaves strangely, he is very generous to the people of the capital city and often offers favors. It is normal for him to win the hearts of the people."

"Based on this alone, I really admire him a lot."

Zhu Yuanzhang said seriously while smiling, his eyes full of approval.

Pang Yuhai cupped his hands and nodded, feeling that what Zhu Yuanzhang said was very reasonable.

"Pang Yuhai, tell me, can he really solve the problem in Jiming Mountain?"

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a moment and suddenly couldn't help but ask.

"this..."

Pang Yuhai hesitated, not knowing how to answer.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and did not continue to ask any more questions, but a trace of expectation unconsciously rose in his heart.

...

Outside the capital.

On the mountain road.

Surrounded by hundreds of people, Hu Fei and Li Wenzhong rode side by side on horseback.

After not leaving the capital for a long time, Hu Fei felt fresh about everything he encountered along the way. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have been imprisoned in the cage of the capital for a long time. He had always claimed to pursue freedom, but there was no real truth.

free?

After leaving the capital, I discovered how wonderful the outside world is.

Perhaps, it's time for him to find a chance to see the outside world.

"what's on your mind?"

At this moment, Li Wenzhong suddenly asked.

"It's nothing. I just suddenly feel that I have stayed in the capital for too long. I don't know how big this world is. I really want to see it."
To be continued...