——The man with a beard seems to have a rough appearance, but his gait is dignified and his clothes are neat; another man who looks like a monk is leading the horse, his eyes are calm and intimidating.
——They are like clouds and water that are accustomed to traveling in all directions.
"Practice Zen to understand the Tao. Walking, sitting, and lying down are all Zen."
"I never thought that this would be the first time for Zhu Dian to see someone gain enlightenment from the way of swordsmanship."
"Sir, is this the master you are looking for?"
The monk tied the horse beside him and clasped his palms together as usual, but one palm was missing several fingers.
The bearded man walked towards Bai Feng, bowed and said: "I didn't expect that it was really you! You have been missing from the world for five years. You are fine, General Bai Feng."
"Are you really Yu Wenxuan?" Murong Yan asked: "Why don't I feel like you... By the way, why is Mr. Yuwen here?"
Bai Feng then echoed: "Because Zoucheng is the fiefdom of Master Yuwen, right? I haven't investigated it carefully, but I accidentally heard someone say in the market, 'The Ninth Prince is kind-hearted, and he will definitely uphold justice for everyone!' I want to come here."
The ninth prince must be Mr. Yuwen. It must be that His Highness has good governance, so he will win the trust of the people, right?"
Yu Wenxuan said: "General Bai Feng, I haven't seen you for five years. Why don't you take a rest in a humble house. It's not far from here. Nearby is the bamboo hut where I stay temporarily during my leisure time."
Bai Feng said: "I am no longer a general, just call me by my name."
"Brother, this is the person who wanted to take Sister Murong away from us five years ago. Please be careful, brother!" Yu Ke raised his sword to protect Bai Feng. She was barefoot, and the torn hem of her clothes was still exposed.
He was soaked all over and looked disheveled.
However, Yu Wenxuan looked at Yu Ke with admiration and said, "Is it you?! I didn't expect that in just five years, I would turn out to be a heroic and heroic woman! However, beauty also needs good clothes to match, otherwise it will only make people laugh."
"What did you say!" Yu Ke's eyes widened angrily and he bared his teeth and said, "I don't want your discipline!"
"A'ke, don't be like this." Murong Yan stepped forward to stop her: "Have you forgotten that Master Yuwen saved us five years ago? Your Highness, please forgive A'ke for being rude for a moment."
Yu Wenxuan supported Murong Yan before she wanted to salute and replied: "You don't have to call me Your Highness, we are all friends. Friends, I admit that the decision I made at that time was completely selfish, and I have learned a lesson.
"As he said that, he looked at his bodyguard Zhu Dian.
"It's just that I can't lift heavy objects." Zhu Dian tried to hold the stump of his limb tightly, but with little success: "I have almost gotten used to it after so many years."
Yu Ke looked at his former defeated general Zhu Dian, but he didn't feel happy at all.
"Lead the way, you can also wash off the dirty things on your body." Bai Feng patted Yu Ke's shoulder and asked her to put on her shoes.
The bamboo hut is located in the woods. It is very crudely built. It only has a piece of land enclosed by a fence. It is ventilated on all sides and has no door. There is a servant specially invited by Yu Wenxuan to take care of the owner's daily life.
Because usually only Yuwenxuan comes here, even the hot springs for bathing are open-air. Yuwenxuan is generous and invites everyone to come and enjoy the spring water.
"The spring is located in a deep mountain thirty miles away from here. In other words, you have to prepare at least three days in advance to have such a hot spring." Yu Wenxuan stood next to the hot spring and said: "It is said that this spring water also has special effects on wounds and scars.
The healing effect…”
"I..." Murong Yan was stunned, and Yu Ke immediately said suspiciously: "We want to wash together?! What kind of rule is this? You princes and nobles are too weird. Besides, it's very offensive!"
Yu Wenxuan explained: "This is the highest courtesy for us to treat guests. We share a bath with our friends. If you feel offended, then forget it. I will wait for you in the house."
Bai Feng said: "Brother Yuwen values so much, how can I refuse?"
"Well, since it is Mr. Yuwen's kindness, let's go together." Murong Yan took Yu Ke to a compartment in the house and prepared to bathe in the pool, while Bai Feng and Yu Wenxuan were preparing in another compartment.
After a while, four people walked into the hot spring one after another.
Bai Feng and Yu Wenxuan sat together leaning against the rock wall, with servants constantly bringing fruits and wine to them. They looked at the frightened appearance of the two women not far away, and were teased into bursts of silly laughter from time to time.
"My most respected friend, it is like a dream to meet you again." Yu Wenxuan sighed: "The situation has been turbulent in the past five years. I wonder if Brother Bai knows the general trend of the world today?"
Bai Feng replied coldly: "To be honest, I am not interested in the general trend of the world, but you... I said brother Yuwen, didn't you say that your ideal is to become a real king? There is nothing you can do in a place like this.
It won’t work.”
Yu Wenxuan took a sip of wine and laughed at himself: "Now I am in the same predicament as you were in Jinyang, Brother Bai. Because of the success of the Central Plains Allied Forces in suppressing the rebellion, the king gave me a fief of one city and thirty villages. I thought this would
This will be the beginning of my entry into the political arena. Unexpectedly, in order to support the prince, all the ministers in the court conspired to deprive me of my official position in the Shangshutai. From now on, I will not be able to be an ambassador to foreign vassals, so I can only idle here."
Bai Feng echoed: "In order to become a king, you must establish merit and prestige, but in the process, you will be feared by others. It is really a contradiction."
Yu Wenxuan said: "So, Brother Bai, please help me, now is the opportunity!"
"I'm just a white guy now and can't do anything."
"No, only you can do this, and it is of great importance and is closely related to Brother Bai's fate!"
Bai Feng asked: "Is it related to the current general trend of the world?"
Yu Wenxuan replied: "It is true. Now half of the world has fallen into the hands of Taiping Dao. The people of Qi regard Taiping Dao as the state religion. Everyone seeks immortality, does not engage in farming and mulberry leaves, and neglects government affairs. The entire country of Qi has become a wasteland.
Mud. Among them, the official group headed by Qi Wang Gao Huan can only increase taxes on various places in order to maintain the daily expenditure of the treasury, especially Beizhen, which is the most stringent!"
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Bai Feng wondered: "How could it be like this? Logically speaking, Beizhen should be led by Gao Gao now. He can't possibly resist King Qi, right?"
Yu Wenxuan said: "Gao Gao really doesn't want to start a war. He is a staunch peace seeker. He has always asked the King of Qi to cancel the increase in taxes and corvees, and even opened the Gao family's granary to provide disaster relief many times. However, these measures can only solve the problem temporarily.
It’s so difficult and it doesn’t solve any problems at all.”
Bai Feng nodded. He always admired Yu Wenxuan's analysis of political opinions and current situations.
"I feel that my opportunity is coming..." Yu Wenxuan looked at Bai Feng sincerely: "At that time, I hope Brother Bai can be on my side. With Brother Bai's ability and reputation in Beizhen, we
I will definitely be able to make a breakthrough again! We can even take this opportunity to conquer all of Taiping Road. Isn’t this the biggest wish in Brother Bai’s heart?”
Bai Feng said: "I'm sorry, I can't accept my order. I will listen to Brother Yuwen's advice and go to Beizhen to have a look, but I don't want to work for anyone. You know my temper."
Yu Wenxuan sighed to express his understanding, and then asked: "Brother Bai, where have you been in the past five years?"
Bai Feng replied: "It's a long story, but actually Yan'er and I have just reunited."
"Then I won't disturb you." After saying that, Yu Wenxuan asked the servant to wipe himself clean, put on his bathrobe, and continued: "I will wait in the room first. There will be royal meals for you later."
Bai Feng suddenly stopped the other party and asked: "Brother Yuwen, even if I don't stand on your side, will we still be friends?"
"Yes, you will be my lifelong friends."
Bai Feng watched Yu Wenxuan leave.
Murong Yan saw that all the servants had followed Yu Wenxuan, and then she cautiously approached Bai Feng and asked in a rustling voice: "What did you say just now? Has Mr. Yuwen fallen in love with our Ake? I looked at his eyes.
There is no serious person here, if he is interested, let him say it directly, I'm afraid A'ke won't be able to control himself again."
Bai Feng laughed and poured a ladle of water on Murong Yan: "What are you doing! It's really annoying."
"Didn't say anything."
"real?"
"You know what's true and what's false. You've always known that, haven't you?"
Murong Yan seemed to have seen everything at this moment, pursed her lips and said sadly: "Let's go home and take a look first."
The two of them leaned against each other gently, with the mist in front of them making it difficult to see what was ahead. Yu Ke stood up from the spring, looked serious, hurriedly put on his bathrobe and walked out.
——Okay, it’s all up to you.
The setting sun fell in the airy courtyard on all sides. Everyone seemed to enjoy the dinner happily, and then returned to the city to rest under the night.