The four of them continued to eat. Fengming repeatedly added more dishes to the Third Prince, who looked at her expectantly. As expected, she was given a large plate of various dishes by the Third Prince, and her stomach was full.
The servants in the Third Prince's Mansion all knew that their prince was extremely partial to and doted on the eldest princess, and they knew exactly what Fengming liked to eat. Most of the food on the table was spicy food that Fengming liked. Feng Xiyun was also used to spicy food. Only Tu Nan came from Sunan, who had a light diet. But Feng Ming was relieved to see that Sunan was also enjoying the food.
During the meal, the three chatted, and the gossipy Third Prince naturally mentioned the story of General Wuwei's hidden mistress. Although he knew that Fengming Gossip Daily always reported true events, he still couldn't believe that Hao Zhangming would have a mistress in his house. The Third Prince frowned and said, "Hao Zhangming is not such a person, is he?"
"Hmm? Uncle San, how did you know? Ah, yes, Hao Zhangming was a soldier under your command before!"
Feng Ming then remembered that Hao Zhangming was a soldier under the Third Prince before, and was also a person brought up by the Third Prince. Perhaps he could get some useful information from the Third Prince.
"Uncle San, please tell us what kind of person Hao Zhangming was in the past. He was transferred back to the capital at the beginning of the year, and I really don't know much about him."
The Third Prince frowned and recalled that he knew Hao Zhangming. This man was knowledgeable and cultured and had great military talent. He had a strong character and good nature. He should not be someone who would do such a thing.
"Hao Zhangming grew up in poverty. Although he was a good student, he signed up for the army when he was old enough, just so that soldiers could receive their salary as soon as possible to supplement their family income. When he first joined the army, Hao Zhangming still looked like a bookish person. His poor family made him weak and thin, and he couldn't even meet the most basic daily training standards. He was looked down upon by the veteran soldiers. But he was a relentless person, training hard every day. In just six months, his physical fitness not only caught up with the average level of the barracks, but also surpassed most ordinary people, becoming a leader among them. And even though his physical fitness and various military skills were already far ahead, he did not stop training himself, as if daily hard work had become an instinct."
Fengming sighed, this was just like the ancient version of Xu Sanduo.
"I discovered him late one night while patrolling the camp and unable to sleep. He was practicing boxing alone in the training grounds. I observed him for a long time outside the training grounds. He was strictly following the daily training instructions of the instructors, doing it over and over again..."
As he recalled the past, the Third Prince seemed to return to that night, his eyes looking far away.
"How long have you been practicing like this?" The Third Prince, who had been watching for a long time, finally couldn't help but ask.
Hao Zhangming was interrupted by a sudden voice while practicing. He turned around and saw a majestic general. He quickly half-knelt and saluted: "I am honored to meet you, General. I have been practicing like this since I entered the barracks."
"Oh? When did you join the camp?"
"General, seven months ago."
"No wonder. This king sees that you have a solid foundation. You must have practiced martial arts since childhood."
After hearing the Third Prince's question, Hao Zhangming hesitated for a moment and then spoke truthfully, "General, I never learned martial arts before joining the army. My family is poor, and I was weak when I first joined the camp, not even at the basic level. My superiors suggested that I practice more in addition to my daily training, and only then did I reach the same level as everyone else."
The Third Prince knew the average level of his ordinary soldiers. The soldier was obviously modest and did not ask any more questions. He just said, "You are very good, keep practicing" and left.
Although Hao Zhangming was a little confused, his self-training plan for today was not yet completed, so he continued to practice.
As a result, the next day, a strange superior came to the barracks where Hao Zhangming lived and called him, saying that the general had summoned him. When he arrived, he found that it was the majestic general who had questioned him last night. It was also then that he realized that this was the third prince of the dynasty.
The Third Prince admired Hao Zhangming's diligence. After transferring him to his side, he found that Hao Zhangming was also a good writer. He taught him military tactics and he understood them immediately. He was very satisfied with him and continued to train Hao Zhangming.
Sixteen years ago, South Vietnam, a vassal of Daqing, rebelled and sent troops to invade the border of Daqing. Hao Zhangming made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion and was finally entrusted with the important task of guarding the border between Daqing and South Vietnam. In the past ten years, there has been no harassment from South Vietnam.
The Kingdom of Nanyue was also brought under control and made to pay tribute every year.
In the past two years, the Dongyao Kingdom to the east of Daqing has repeatedly provoked the border and its tribute has been decreasing. Fengming's emperor father wants to deal with it and also send a warning to other vassal states of Daqing. That's why he recalled Hao Zhangming to Beijing at the recommendation of the Third Prince.
After all, they were soldiers he had brought up personally, and he had witnessed Hao Zhangming's gradual growth. The Third Prince really couldn't believe that Hao Zhangming would be so greedy for beauty and "keep a mistress in a golden house."
At this point, the Third Prince became a little emotional and slammed his hammer on the table: "I really can't believe it, how could he become like this!"
Feng Ming quickly comforted her and explained in detail the various strange things that happened in the Hao family after Hao Zhangming brought Bai Wanshuang back, as well as the strange conversation when Hao Zhangming met Bai Wanshuang. The whole thing seemed extremely strange.
Everyone was silent for a moment. The more information they learned, the more they felt that General Wuwei's lust for beauty was a conspiracy. But what was the purpose of this conspiracy? What exactly happened to Hao Zhangming?
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