Chapter 623 - Chapter 623: Ambush (3) (1/2)
Chapter 623: Ambush (3)
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Seeing this, Chu Xianglong knew that if he continued to deny it, he would only be abandoned by his friends and family, ”
“The princess Consort did come North for another purpose, but Xu Qi ‘an doesn’t need to scare her. Even you don’t know that the princess has left the capital, let alone others?
“An ambush also needs to be prepared in advance. We went north all the way and took the fastest water route. How could we have been ambushed?”
The Supreme Court judge and the others nodded, agreeing with Chu Xianglong’s words.
It was only after they set off that they discovered that there were women on the ship. Later on, they slowly realized that there was actually consort Huai among the women. Even they only found out about this after they set off. Think about it, how could they ambush the possible enemies?
There was simply no time.
“It was a false alarm, a false alarm …” The Deputy of the Supreme Court let out a breath, and his complexion improved.
Xu Qi ‘an chuckled. my Lords, please calm down. Let me finish. You can consider it after that.
He then shifted his gaze to the spread out map, pointed at a certain spot on it, and said, ‘”With the ship’s speed, we’ll be able to pass through here by tomorrow evening at the latest.”
Everyone walked to the table and looked. It was a narrow river with rapid water currents, surrounded by high mountains on both sides.
“Here, if someone really wants to lay an ambush on both sides of the river, with the current’s speed, we can’t change direction quickly, or there will be the danger of capsizing. The high mountains on both sides became obstacles for us to escape ashore. They only needed to set up an ambush in the mountains and wait for us to fall into their trap. In short, if there is an ambush along the way, it will definitely be here.”
Xu Qi ‘an’s words made everyone’s relaxed mood tense up again.
Chu Xianglong stared at the map for a while and retorted, ‘”‘The premise of all this is that the enemy is lying in ambush. And as I said just now, the enemy has no time to set up an ambush in advance.
“As long as we pass through this place, we will be able to reach the Jian province in ten days. At that time, we will be welcomed by His Highness” Army, and our mission will be complete. If we travel by land, it will take half a month.”
The two sides were at loggerheads with each other.
The judge of the Supreme Court and the others hesitated. Both sides had their reasons, but they both had their own disadvantages. It didn’t feel safe to choose either side.
Then. I’ll add fuel to the fire … Xu Qi ‘an laughed and said,
“It’s true that a long night is fraught with dreams, but there’s still room for maneuver. If we are ambushed here tomorrow, we will be completely annihilated without any chance of survival.”
The expressions of the two censors and the Deputy of the court of judicial review immediately changed.
“I agree with Lord Xu’s decision. We will change our route.” Constable Chen from the Ministry of Justice took the lead.
“I also agree with Lord Xu’s decision. Quickly make preparations and change our route tomorrow.” The judge from the court of judicial review immediately agreed.
The two censors also chose to support Xu Qi ‘an, because his words had hit the key point of the Civil officials. Compared to the more troublesome and tiring land route, the water route was more terrifying.
No one dared to gamble with their lives.
Chu Xianglong’s facial muscles twitched. He was furious. He glared at Xu Qi ‘an and said, ” Xu Qi ‘an, I want to make a bet with you. What if we don’t get ambushed in this River Basin tomorrow? ”
Xu Qi ‘an pressed his hands on the table and refused to look at her.”ln the future, you will be in charge of the diplomatic corps. But what if we encounter an ambush?”
“If you say one, I won’t say two,” said Chu Xianglong.
Xu Qi ‘an pouted and said disdainfully,”l’m saying one now, and you dare to say two?” Don’t give me that, give me something practical.’
“What do you want?”
“3000 taels of silver, and the record of the northern border guards leaving the camp. ”
“Alright,” he said.
Chu Xianglong agreed immediately, but in his heart, he thought that he could just go back on his word when the time came. Once they reached the Northern Territory, he would be the one in charge. He had soldiers and generals under his command, and he also had the North vanquishing Prince’s support.
Xu Qi ‘an sneered and said, “write down the agreement.”
“Okay, but if you lose, you have to give me 3000 taels of silver,” Chu Xianglong said.
Both parties had set up a written pledge, but they did not sign it. They had to wait for the results tomorrow.
Xu Qi ‘an turned to Yang Yan and said in a negotiating tone, “”Boss, tomorrow you will take the boatman to test how many people you can take away at most?”
“Six,” Yang Yan said after some thought.
It was obvious that the six of them couldn’t control the ship … However. Yang Yan could only take six people with him. If they were really ambushed tomorrow, the rest of the boatmen would be dead … Xu Qi ‘an was in a dilemma when he heard Yang Yan say, ‘