Vol 11 Chapter 6 (1/2)
Book 11 Chapter 06 - Panic
Inside the main tent
When the two htened as he inquired: “I heard Grand Tutor isa last minute decision to alter the journey May I know the reason?”
Xiang Shaolong thought: Even King Zhuangxiang has given hi questioned by a Major? He recognizes that he has no authority within the Qin army He is at most a civil official and Lu Buwei’s assistant
Checking his temper, he turned the tables: “Has Major Qu heard about Lord Yangquan’s plot against us?”
Qu Dou Qi pretended to realised what is going on and replied: “If this is your concern, Grand Tutor can rest assured Master Meng Ao has given instructions I have deployed riders over the past ten days to scout our surroundings If there is anyone trailing us, I will be the first to know”
Xiang Shaolong smiled: “Has Major Qu know that this travel route has been fixed a long tio?”
Qu Duo Qi is a s behind this question He answered: “Although the route has been fixed a long tio, except for myself, General Lu and Grand Tutor, even Premier Lu has no idea about the details So Grand Tutor need not worry about so out our travel route ”
Xiang Shaolong wanted to tell Qu Dou Qi that he will do whatever he wants and it is not up to hie Ultimately, he sed his pride and plainly state: “All we need is a spy ill leave clues for the eneht spot, they will aerous”
Unaffected, Qu Dou Qi countered: “In this case, ill still be ae the route They can also aest we stick to the old route Even if we are defeated, we can still escape”
Xiang Shaolong curiouslyof the route May I know the reason?”
This is a greatcan punish hi martial law
Qu Dou Qi was slightly taken aback His eyes shi+ning with anger, he coldly replied: “Master Meng has giventhe safety of Grand Tutor I will naturally put safety as my top priority”
Xiang Shaolong was pi55ed and coldly se, Major Lu or you? Earlier, he has received ard it Can you explain yourself?”
Qu Dou Qi was shaken, knowing the Xiang Shaolong ishis voice, he humbly said: “I dare not disobey your order, but”
Xiang Shaolong i the river tomorrow Have you sent someone to swim over and have a look?”
Qu Dou Qi was dumbfounded He uttered: “The rafts are not ready and the water is so cold”
Xiang Shaolong stood up in a huff and went to the opening of the tent “Jing Jun!” He shouted
Jing Jun stopped his swords duel with Meng Wu i over, he responded: “What orders does Grand Tutor have?”
Xiang Shaolong commanded: “Find a few brothers at once and swis and remain discreet If there are any discoveries, do not alert the enemy Clear?”
Jing Jun happily received the order and left to execute it
Qu Dou Qi lowered his head with dissatisfaction Xiang Shaolong’s action is to highlight his inadequacy and negligence
Xiang Shaolong was amused They came well prepared and one of their secret weapons is the waterproof wet suitto Shan Rou’s specifications He did not expect to use it so soon
Originally, he did not want to investigate what is opposite the river He was requanwith this disrespectful Qu Dou Qi, he was inspired to use this method to put him down
Since he will not accept reasoning, Xiang Shaolong will use hard tactics and force him to submit
Insubordination is a big military taboo
If Qu Dou Qi or Lu Xiong continue to create probleYi in charge
He is no longer interested to argue with this man He icily said: “That’s all Major Qu can continue to do whatever you are doing Except for you and Lu Xiong, not a third person e Violators will be dealt according to , I will tell you which path to take”
Qu Dou Qi kept quiet and stood up Bowing to Xiang Shaolong, he left unhappily
The sky is darkening
After Xiang Shaolong finished explaining the reason for changing the destination to Qi, Ji Yanran marvelled: “Mister Li Si is indeed extraordinary to analyze the six states so meticulously He is especially experienced with the Qi people to know about their boasting and debating culture I did not expect there to be such aintroduce him to me?”
Xiang Shaolong understood her character and is happy to have someone chat with her He nodded: “I will invite him later to meet you”
Ji Yanran joyfully cooed; “What surprised ot hiuilty What foresight does he possess?
Zhao Qian orried: “But hubby has inforo to Qi and Chu first, wouldn’t they have to wait like an idi0t for a long time?”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly s Jun to find the Qi for Chu, we can meet them halfway At most, it will be a three month wait!”
Zhao Qian thought that this is reasonable and kept quiet
At thisHe seable
Other the other side, Qui Ying laughed: “When ere in Xianyang City, Miss taught us to ride horses and practice archery This trip is easy compared to e do!”
Wu Tingfang s, these ladies are doing very well”
Abruptly, disturbing noises can be heard fro Yi shouted from outside: “Third Brother, please come out!”
Xiang Shaolong noticed that his tone is heavy Sometime must be amiss and he dashed out from his tent
A crowd is for and Qu Dou Qi were present
Jing Jun had just co and excitedly exclaimed: “Grand Tutor! We have captured an eneot out of the water, we ran into this fellow relieving himself We were forced to act”
Xiang Shaolong was traumatized He looked over to the crowd and everyone has a serious expression on their faces Qu Dou Qi’s face is guilt-stricken
Wu Yan Zhu and Wu Shu, leaders of the twelve elite brothers brought aand forced hi clothes and his hands are bound behind hirey due to the cold
In a deep voice, Teng Yi questioned: “Who are you?”
His lips shi+vering, the spy lowered his head and rudely shot: “My na by Why did you resort to force and imprison me?”
Still in his wet suit, Jing Jun countered: “Don’t believe him He is arood”
Teng Yi passed a sword to Xiang Shaolong and con of the sword, this man is likely to be from Yan”
On his side, Xiao Yuetan exclaimed: “What!?”
Xiang Shaolong was bloay as well He did not forecast his eneht hard and ordered: “Get hiate him”
Wu Yan Zhu and Wu Shu received the order and dragged the spy away
Xiang Shaolong faced the onlooker soldiers and coldly snorted: “Get back to your posts and be extra alert Will the twoto Ji Yanran and company, he instructed: “Please wait for me in the tent”
Only Teng Yi, Jing Jun, Xiao Yuetan, Lu Xiong and Qu Dou Qi were left Xiang Shaolong simply mentioned: “If this er”
Everyone is dead serious and kept quiet
Under the illumination of the camp lanterns, the snow continue to fall and the atmosphere is solemn
Qu Dou Qi gave a dry cough and kneeled down begging: “I have neglectedto accept Grand Tutor’s punishment”
Lu Xiong could only helpless kneel down and beg for mercy as well
Xiang Shaolong was glad at this turn of events Unwittingly, he er now and he cannot be as happy as he wanted Stepping forward to help thee this crisis, I will not begrudge you”
His underlying ret it
Both men reseht They stood there crestfallen
Xiao Yuetan advised: “Let’s discuss further after we have interrogated Deng Jia! But if I aood as signing my own death warrant”