After the sun sets, the sky remains dark for a long time before being replaced by night.

On a higher hillside, the team lit a bonfire and set up tents.

The female family members did not get out of the car and slept in the carriage wrapped in thin blankets. Xu Qian and other senior officials stayed in tents, while the guards on the ground floor slept around the campfire.

Fortunately, in the mid-spring season, the nights are neither cold nor hot, and the wind blows, which is quite comfortable. However, there are a lot of mosquitoes, and they are very fond of these strong "fat sheep".

The sound of "pop" kept ringing, and the soldiers cursed and drove away the mosquitoes.

When Xu Qi'an came back from his inspection, he saw this scene and realized that the envoy team did not prepare any herbal medicine to repel mosquitoes. At most, they had some medicinal sore medicine for treating injuries and commonly used detoxifying pills.

As for the herbal medicine used to repel mosquitoes, it cannot be that precise.

"Why are there so many mosquitoes?" The Prime Minister of Dali Temple, wearing a white singlet, emerged from the tent and complained:

"My ears are buzzing with the buzzing of insects. How can I sleep? How can I sleep?"

Being pampered is a common problem among civil servants. Earlier on the ship, although there were some bumps and shakes, they were minor problems and we could just tolerate them.

It is much more difficult to travel by land. There is no big bed, no coffee table, no exquisite food, and you have to endure mosquito bites.

When the two censors heard the complaint of the Prime Minister of Dali Temple, they immediately came out to echo it, with sad faces: "It's hard to endure, it's hard to endure."

At this time, it became clear how stupid Xu Qian's proposal was. If they didn't change the land route, they would still be floating in the water, sleeping on a big soft bed and having a separate room to rest.

Chu Xianglong, who has copper skin and iron bones, is not afraid of mosquito bites and sarcastically said: "Since we have chosen to take the land route, we will naturally have to bear the consequences. We have only been walking for a day, and it is not too late to change our route and take the water route."

Xu Qi'an took out a handful of specially made spices and said loudly: "I have insect repellent spices here. Take a piece and throw it into the bonfire to repel mosquitoes."

The soldiers were overjoyed and received the spices from Xu Qian as required and threw them into the bonfire.

The spices burned slowly in the fire, and a slightly pungent fragrance overflowed. After a while, there were no mosquitoes around.

"Haha, there are really no mosquitoes anymore, I feel comfortable."

"I can sleep peacefully now, thanks to Mr. Xu."

Beside the piles of bonfires, the soldiers did not hesitate to praise them. Xu Yinluo's spices solved their immediate troubles. After there were no mosquito bites, everyone felt comfortable.

Happiness starts from these small treats. If there were another official leader, they would definitely not care about the little troubles of low-level soldiers like them.

Not to mention that if you don't sleep well at night, you will be exhausted tomorrow, and if you have to rush, the vicious cycle will lead to a decline in the combat effectiveness of the entire team.

When the soldiers' happiness increases, it will also be fed back to the leaders, and they will become more respectful and sympathetic to the leaders.

For example, when Xu Qi'an suggested changing the route and taking a more difficult land route, the entire team complained privately, but excluding the hundreds of forbidden troops, they didn't complain at all.

This is recognition.

The two censors and the Dali Temple Prime Minister asked for a piece of spices and went back to the tent to light it with an incense burner. The effect of repelling mosquitoes was immediate and as expected, no more "buzzing" sounds were heard.

"Master Xu has even prepared such gadgets. He is truly a master in solving crimes and has a delicate mind."

The censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate came out of the tent and praised loudly.

In the carriage not far away, the maids smelled a faint fragrance and said happily: "This smells quite good. Let's go get some and burn it to repel mosquitoes."

"What are you taking? Xu Yinluo and General Chu are having a conflict. Don't bring trouble on yourself at this time." Another maid said.

"No, Xu Yinluo has a very good character and is especially gentle to us women." The maid said.

"Scoff, I'm talking about General Chu. We are members of the royal family, so we have to be aware of it. No matter how good Xu Yinluo is, we can't forget our identity. Do you understand?"

"Yes, and I heard that Xu Yinluo wanted to change the land route, which is why we worked so hard. It's true."

As soon as these words came out, the other maids denounced Xu Yinluo one after another, saying they hated him and kept saying it.

The princess huddled in the corner and sneered disdainfully.

These brainless servants have the same short sight as toads, they can only see the mosquitoes flying in front of them.

Although she was tired, she also doubted whether crossing the waterway was really dangerous, and she also had doubts about Xu Qi'an's judgment. But she firmly supported Xu Qi'an's decision.

It is better to suffer a little hardship and suffer a little than to be in danger

The Prime Minister of Dali Temple opened the curtain of the tent, looked at Xu Qian who was sitting with the soldiers, and asked: "How sure is Master Xu?"

He was referring to the ambush on the waterway, and gently reminded Xu Qi'an to consider the bet.

After all, there is no hatred between Dali Si Cheng and Xu Qi'an, and they don't want to see him. The main reason is that Dali Si Qing and Xu Qi'an have a big feud. As an official who works for Dali Si Qing and makes a living, he has to sit upright.

Where do I have the confidence to let Yang Yan step on the trap? It is a test in itself. Xu Qian shook his head slightly and said nothing.

A censor said: "If we count the time, it's time for Yang Jinluo to arrive at Liushitan. If there is an ambush, we must already know. When will he meet us?"

Xu Qian said: "I left secret signals along the way, and he will follow them."

With the golden gong's footsteps, it won't take long to catch up by following the code. The latest is tomorrow morning, and the earliest is tonight.

Chu Xianglong and several civil servants fell silent, each thinking, waiting for Yang Yan's arrival.

After half an hour, everyone fell asleep, and the snoring sounds were like the croaking of frogs, one after another.

Xu Qi'an was alone, holding a dead branch, writing and drawing on the ground, thinking about how to investigate the case after going to the north.

After the case is investigated, how can the evidence be brought back to the capital without disturbing the future of King Zhenbei?

The most troublesome part of this matter is that he has nothing to do to King Zhenbei, but what King Zhenbei wants to do to him is very easy.

It’s understandable that Dali Si Cheng and others have a negative attitude towards the case. They probably just want to go through the motions and then go back to the capital to carry out a bloodbath for three thousand miles, but there is not a single refugee. This is unreasonable. I want to observe carefully and go all the way north.

To the north, that's something only fools do.

Chu Xianglong was firmly opposed to me taking the overland route, which may not necessarily be without this consideration. He wanted me to reach the northern border directly, and once I reached the northern border, I would become a puppet at anyone's disposal.

Want to investigate the case privately?

dream.

While his thoughts were swirling, he suddenly caught a wisp of energy fluctuations coming from a distance.

Xu Qian suddenly stood up, and with his right hand, faster than his brain, he pressed the handle of the black gold sword.

On the other side, Chu Xianglong also opened his eyes with sharp eyes.

The two of them did not make eye contact, but looked towards the south together. In the dark night, a figure came slowly, carrying a silver gun, it was Yang Yan.

The moment they saw him, Xu Qian and Chu Xianglong showed their respective nervousness and expectations.

The former bent down to pick up the water bag, went up to it, and said: "Boss, how is the situation?"

Yang Yan took the water bag, drank it all in one breath, and said in a deep voice: "There was a dragon ambushing me at Liushi Beach, and the ship sank."

Sure enough, there was an ambush. I was really afraid that something would come up. Is Murphy's law applicable to the whole universe? Xu Qian's heart sank, and the last bit of luck was gone.

Is there really an ambush?!

Chu Xianglong clenched the handle of the knife, his slightly contracted pupils reflected in the bonfire.

"Boss, please sit down first. I'll call the people from the Third Division to come over. They should listen together and understand the situation." Xu Qian asked Yang Yan to sit down by the campfire and handed over the package containing dry food.

Then, he entered the tent one by one and woke up the censor, the Prime Minister of Dali Temple and the head of the Ministry of Punishments, Chen Baotou.

Chen Captou got out of the tent and saw Yang Yan. Without thinking, he asked with a little urgency: "Yang Jinluo, have you been ambushed?"

The two censors and the Prime Minister of Dali Temple stared at Yang Yan closely.

"There is an ambush at Liushitan, and the ship has sunk. If we had not changed our route, our entire army would have been annihilated today." Yang Yan looked solemn.

There really is an ambush, there really is an ambush. The heart of the Dali Temple Prime Minister sank to the bottom of the valley.

The whole army was wiped out? The expressions of the two censors changed slightly. They suddenly looked at Xu Qian and bowed: "Thanks to Mr. Xu for being smart and judging the ambush in advance, so that we can avoid the disaster."

Chief Chen from the Criminal Department looked at Xu Qi'an with admiration in his eyes, and was convinced of his immediate boss's enemy.

"Let's go to the tent and talk." Dali Temple Prime Minister suggested.

Xu Qian nodded, called Chen Xiao, who had already woken up, and ordered: "Don't sleep tonight, everyone should cheer up and patrol carefully."

Chen Xiao listened to the whole process and understood the seriousness of the matter. He nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, sir."

Xu Qian immediately followed everyone into the tent

The princess, who was sleeping huddled in the corner of the carriage, was awakened by the sound of noisy footsteps, the clash of armors, and the sound of talking.

The maidservants in the car had already woken up and were leaning against the car window to watch.

"What happened to all the noise at night?"

"Didn't you sleep well just now? Why did you suddenly go out on inspection?"

The princess felt a shiver in her heart, lifted up the thin blanket, rubbed her eyes, pushed open the door of the carriage, and jumped out of the carriage cautiously.

She caught a group of Imperial Guards who were about to go out for inspection and asked, "What are you doing?"

The soldier at the front looked at her a few times and said, "Yang Jinluo is back. It is said that he was ambushed at Liushitan and the ship sank."

A soldier at the back added: "If Lord Xu hadn't changed our route, we would have been totally doomed today."

The princess was shocked and felt a strong sense of fear.

There was really an ambush, and it was for me. Fortunately, he was there, and fortunately he reacted early. She patted her chest, and at this moment, she felt a strong sense of security.

The ordinary princess took a deep breath and turned back to the carriage.

"Did you go and ask what happened to them?" the maids asked quickly.

"There was an ambush on the waterway and the ship sank." The princess said calmly.

In the carriage, there were screams of exclamation, and the maids showed fearful expressions.

"Why, why is there an ambush? Why do you want to ambush us?"

"Fortunately, Mr. Xu was smart enough to take us overland early."

There were mutterings everywhere, and the maids were talking among themselves.

The princess wrapped herself in a thin blanket and huddled in the corner, hugging her shoulders and shivering slightly.

She felt the cold in the dark night, the cold from inside.

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