Zhuque County.Zi

Luo Fengtang thought for a while and finally didn't force it.

But he didn't let Shi Xiaohu leave either.

"Wait for me here, don't leave."

Luo Fengtang walked in quickly.

Inside he answered the code, and a hidden guard immediately received him.

The hidden guard here is a strong, middle-aged man with gray hair on his temples. He has a military temperament at first glance.

"Dear friends, I have some impression of this name."

Luo Fengtang touched his chin, thoughtfully.

The big friends looked a little excited.

"General, I am the old National Guard who followed you before."

All the great friends rolled up their sleeves and exposed their arms.

Two words "Protect the Country" are embroidered on the arm.

Luo Fengtang immediately had an impression.

Many years ago, when he first formed the National Protector Army, many of the first batch of National Protector soldiers had the word "Guoguo" embroidered on their arms.

After years of fighting on the battlefield, there are not many old soldiers left.

Among those soldiers, some were discharged and returned to their hometowns, while others died on the battlefield and never had the chance to reunite with their relatives.

"How have you been these past few years?"

Luo Fengtang also looked a little excited.

It is a blessing to meet the veterans I brought with me at this inn.

No wonder this person recognized him at first sight.

"Thanks to the great general, after I returned to my hometown a few years ago, the imperial court arranged for me to work in the post station. The monthly salary was enough to support my family. Later, I joined the Yinwei and got another amount of money. The days went by

The better."

The smiles on the faces of all the great friends are indeed happy and contented, not fake.

"The boss didn't deduct monthly salary, right?" Luo Fengtang asked one more question.

"How can we, General, we are the soldiers you lead, we are soldiers of the national defense army, who dares to neglect us?"

When the National Protector Army was mentioned, the big friends' eyebrows rose, their expressions suddenly soared, and there was pride in the corners of their eyes.

Luo Fengtang also smiled slightly, but he still felt sour in his heart.

Zhu Dayou's right cuff is empty. It is obvious that he was discharged from the army and returned to his hometown due to disability.

This is what is said when one general succeeds and all bones wither.

Luo Fengtang took a deep breath.

Others may focus on the great achievements he has made, but he himself can never forget the vivid faces.

Many of those young and immature figures in my memory have become scarred veterans after they survived.

"That's good."

Thousands of words came to his throat, but in the end he did not speak out, only three words.

"General, I don't have anything good to entertain you. How about I order a table of food?"

A trace of sadness appeared on the faces of all the great friends.

"No need for that, I have something to leave soon."

"Look, there are steamed buns here. I've got all these."

Luo Fengtang pointed to the four large steamed buns placed on the oil paper bags on the side. These were bought by the big friends, but they were still steaming before they started eating.

"These are too crude." All the great friends murmured.

Luo Fengtang smiled and reached out to pat him on the shoulder and said: "I remember that you were a gang leader in the early years and were very good at making steamed buns. It was quite simple at that time. Why are you getting up now? Wrap the steamed buns and make two for me.

Carriage, another day, I’ll treat you to a drink when I’m free.”

"Yes, General."

The great friends stood up and performed a military salute. His eyes were slightly moist. At this moment, he seemed to have returned to the enthusiastic military camp and became a soldier under the general's command again.

…

Luo Fengtang sat in front of the carriage and drove the carriage out.

After exiting the gate, he glanced around and saw the little boy Shi Xiaohu huddled in a nearby corner and did not leave.

The corners of his lips raised, and a trace of satisfaction flashed across his face.

This guy is pretty good, and he is a person who keeps his word. Even though he is doing it for a few copper coins, he is so hungry that he doesn't go looking for food, which is pretty good.

"Xiaohu, can you still get up?"

Luo Fengtang shouted.

When the carriage came out of the gate, Shi Xiaohu's half-closed eyes were already wide open.

Although he was anxious, he did not dare to say anything until Luo Fengtang explicitly called someone.

How could a humble person like him dare to shout against a noble person?

But when he heard the shout, he stood up immediately.

"Sir, I can do it."

Shi Xiaohu hurriedly rushed to the carriage.

Luo Fengtang waved his riding whip to stop the horses in front of him.

His driving skills were quite good. Originally, the great friends wanted to drive Luo Fengtang in person, but this proposal was rejected by Luo Fengtang.

"Come up and talk."

Luo Fengtang glanced at Shi Xiaohu.

It took a while for Shi Xiaohu to climb to the seat in front of the carriage.

He didn't know why Luo Fengtang asked him to get on the carriage, but he could only obey now.

"How many days have you not eaten?"

Luo Fengtang frowned.

"Yes, it's been two days."

Shi Xiaohu whispered.

He originally wanted to hide it, but for some reason, when he saw Luo Fengtang's profile, he instinctively didn't want to tell lies.

"Here, take this and eat it. Let's talk when you're full."

Luo Fengtang took out the oil paper bag from his arms and placed it in front of him. At the same time, he took out a water bag and placed it next to him.

"Eat, this is your reward."

Seeing Shi Xiaohu hesitating, Luo Fengtang added another sentence.

Shi Xiaohu still hesitated for a while, but finally he opened the oil paper bag and took out the steamed buns.

Smelling the aroma of the steamed buns, he couldn't control himself anymore.

"Drink some water while you eat." Luo Fengtang waved his whip to make the carriage move forward slowly, and at the same time gave a sideways glance.

This Shi Xiaohu's physique is really different from ordinary people. He has been hungry for two days and can still move freely. If an ordinary person had been hungry for only one day, let alone two days, he would probably be dizzy and shaken while walking.

But the more you are in a state of extreme hunger, the less you can eat desperately, because the human stomach is already damaged under the torture of hunger. Under such circumstances, if you eat a large amount quickly, you will often feel full and full.

How could Luo Fengtang not know this truth?

Children like Shi Xiaohu may not understand.

This child is really good and quite obedient.

Luo Fengtang told him to eat slowly, and he actually ate much slower.

After eating two steamed buns, he repackaged the remaining two buns and stuffed them into his arms, tightly for fear of falling out of his tattered clothes.

"Your home is in Shijia Village? Let me give you a ride by the way."

Luo Fengtang looked ahead and controlled the direction of the carriage.

"Sir, my house is right in front."

Shi Xiaohu whispered.

He was a little timid and sat in the corner, not daring to approach Luo Fengtang.

The carriage drove on the official road.

The official roads here are quite well repaired, and at least the horse-drawn carriages will not be too bumpy.

"Sit tight."
Chapter completed!