Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 1286 How could one be so gullible?

His words gave the impression of a hero's demise, and the two men sighed inwardly, realizing that life was just like that.

Miao Yong was also the most trusted captain of the guards by the Prime Minister's side, and he was also the Prime Minister's nephew. He could indeed be very powerful in front of others, and even the court officials had to respectfully call him Captain.

However, as he grew older, he was still not appointed to an independent official post outside the capital. Every day, he had to be cautious and tread carefully in front of the prime minister, which was very arduous.

Even Miao Changfeng, who was already the prime minister and held a prestigious position second only to the emperor during the Great Zheng Dynasty, was neglected by the emperor due to a series of events, and the number of carriages and horses in front of his door gradually decreased.

It's clear that empathy is essential; nobody has it easy.

The three people were each lost in their own thoughts in the room.

"Ugh..."

Miao Changfeng let out a long sigh.

"Muchuan, after all, you personally led five hundred cavalrymen all the way from Luocheng to Fengping, achieving remarkable feats that shocked both armies. Your achievements are truly outstanding..."

He paused for a moment at this point.

"However, your failure stemmed from your arrogance and recklessness. You believed that with only five hundred cavalrymen, you could slaughter the pirates and be invincible, which ultimately led to your crushing defeat. This is your biggest mistake."

Lin Feng quickly cupped his hands in apology: "Your Excellency is right, I am ashamed."

"Mu Chuan, your merits and demerits cancel each other out. I wonder if you are still willing to serve me?"

Lin Feng looked up at Miao Changfeng in surprise.

Miao Changfeng's eyes were bright and piercing, revealing a hint of anticipation.

Is he moved by his own words?

"Uh... Your Excellency, I have already joined the Hongsheng Escort Agency, how could I possibly go back on my word? This matter..."

Miao Changfeng waved his hand, interrupting Lin Feng.

"There's no need to blame yourself. The two chief镖师 of Hongsheng镖局 are my close friends. Without my support, they wouldn't have been able to achieve such a scale. If you're willing, I'll handle this matter."

Lin Feng could only bow and say, "It is Mu Chuan's honor to be able to rely on the Prime Minister's great support."

Miao Changfeng nodded: "Okay, I hope you learn from this lesson, focus on your work, and don't betray the trust that Benqi has placed in you again."

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Excellency Prime Minister."

Miao Yong was unwilling to accept this; how could this kid have passed the test so easily?

Does Your Excellency believe everything based solely on Mu Chuan's own words?

Although I had doubts in my heart, I couldn't voice them at that moment.

"Mu Chuan, you should go back now. I will send someone to arrange everything for you."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Lin Feng bowed again, then turned and left the room.

Seeing Lin Feng leave, Miao Yong immediately frowned.

"Uncle, how could you so easily believe his words?"

Miao Changfeng stared gloomily at the doorway, the spot where Lin Feng had disappeared.

"Miao Yong, your uncle doesn't completely believe what he said, but he has to make some plans for the next step."

"Uncle, has something gone wrong?"

Miao Changfeng sighed again.

"I was originally wholeheartedly planning for the development of the Great Zheng Dynasty, but I have been alienated by the Emperor and now I have been stabbed in the back by a villain. I am afraid I will not be able to get through this crisis."

Miao Yong panicked. He and Miao Changfeng were in the same boat. If the Prime Minister got into trouble, given his own size, he would surely be wiped out.

"Uncle, what happened?"

Miao Changfeng glanced at him.

"You don't need to worry, and it's not a dead end. The Emperor wants to unite with the pirates. Judging from the current battlefield situation, this is not a bad thing. It can be considered a good strategy to break the deadlock. The problem is that Lan Yu is a villain. I don't know what tricks he is using behind the scenes. He actually wants me to go and negotiate a marriage alliance with the pirates and reach an agreement on the alliance between the two armies."

Miao Yong was shocked: "Ah, the Emperor wants my uncle to go to the pirate camp?"

Miao Changfeng stroked his chin and squinted his eyes.

"As the old saying goes, when two armies are at war, the envoys should not be killed. In my opinion, that's all nonsense. How could I not know what kind of people the pirates are... Alas."

Miao Yong quickly said, "Uncle, we absolutely cannot agree to this."

Miao Changfeng waved his hand: "We cannot disobey the Emperor's words. You don't need to worry. Go and call Feng Li over."

Knowing that his brainpower was limited and he couldn't come up with a good solution for his uncle, Miao Yong had no choice but to leave the room.

When Lin Feng returned to the main hall of the Prime Minister's residence, Qiao Jushan and Ye Liangcai were anxiously waiting there. They were both relieved to see him return unharmed.

"Boss, you're finally back! If we had waited any longer, we would have..."

Lin Feng glanced at the butler standing at the door and gestured for the two of them to come out with him.

The three of them left the hall and stood in the courtyard, finding no one around.

Lin Feng laughed and said, "The person who can keep me here in this world hasn't been born yet."

Ye Liangcai scratched his head.

"I was so anxious that I lost my composure. I couldn't see the boss, so I started to get restless."

Lin Feng snorted: "No wonder you're unwilling to lead an army independently, you just don't want to use your brain."

Ye Liangcai just chuckled.

As Lin Feng and his two companions exited the Prime Minister's residence, they were surprised to find Sister Hu and Pang Xiu still waiting there under the archway.

They were worried that something might have happened to Lin Feng and the others, so they stayed behind to wait for the outcome.

When he saw the three of them walk out of the Prime Minister's residence on their own, and that they seemed to be in good health, he excitedly went to greet them.

Sister Hu blurted out, "Lin San, are you alright?"

Lin Feng smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your concern, we're fine."

Although Pang Xiu didn't speak, the excitement in her eyes and the blush on her fair face were evident.

The group turned and walked toward the street, and Sister Hu couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

"Lin San, I heard you know the Prime Minister?"

Lin Feng glanced at Pang Xiu. Only Pang Xiu was present at the time, so she must have told Sister Hu about it after returning.

"Yes, I worked under the Prime Minister for a few days before."

Sister Hu became even more excited.

"Lin San, I knew you were no ordinary person. You actually worked under the Prime Minister. Tell me, what did you do back then?"

"It wasn't a big deal, I just became a minor leader in the Imperial Guard."

"Ah, you were a general. What happened next?"

"After the defeat and dispersal, they wandered the world."

Sister Hu sighed with regret. Although she knew that life and death on the battlefield could be decided in an instant, she also understood that as a general of the Imperial Guard, he was far superior to her, the head of a security escort agency.

In this world, when one person becomes an official, the whole family enjoys glory. Not only do they live a worry-free life, but they can also hold their heads high in front of their neighbors and enjoy the treatment of superior people.

Sister Hu kept pestering Lin Feng with questions, while Pang Xiu just stood by and listened quietly.

"Lin San, you are skilled in both literature and martial arts. You must be a fairly high-ranking officer in the Imperial Guard, right?"

Pang Xiu couldn't help but ask a crucial question.

"Not very big, only leading five hundred cavalry."

Lin Feng answered honestly.

Sister Hu was not satisfied, shaking her head and clicking her tongue.

"You're kidding me. You think you can get to know the Prime Minister with just five hundred cavalry?"

She was telling the truth. A general who led 500 cavalrymen was at most a junior officer, only one rank higher than a centurion. He could not possibly be of any interest to the Prime Minister.

Even those centurions and generals, without some special skills, probably wouldn't be at the level to know the Prime Minister.

Lin Feng gave a wry smile as he answered Sister Hu's questions.

But in his heart he was thinking about how to get the Water Ghost Set from the Zhenxi Army; time was of the essence.