Chapter 258: Counterattack on Yunzhou
As Xu Xiao agreed to Zhu Qizhen's request for military force, a large amount of money was transferred out of the treasury of Weihou Mansion.
Looking at the carts full of money being transported to him, Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but have a glimmer of greed in his eyes.
But soon, when he thought about giving all this money to Jiang Chen, Zhu Qizhen's face became gloomy again.
"Damn you Jiang Chen, I will settle this account with you sooner or later!"
In this way, Zhu Qizhen sent the money to the northern border of Xia State.
Tian Min, the monarch of Qi, quickly raised enough money.
Seven days later, Jiang Chen and five thousand silver-armored guards stood in a forest, waiting quietly.
As time passed, Jiang Chen gradually felt a little sleepy.
At this moment, a group of people and horses slowly galloped over from the horizon not far away.
Huo Xiang, who was guarding Jiang Chen, looked at the approaching pair of people and hurriedly stepped forward to bow to Jiang Chen and report.
"My lord, the convoys carrying the ransom from both countries have arrived!"
Following Huo Xiang's reminder, Jiang Chen slowly opened his eyes.
"The sheep are here, it's time for the wolf to take action, Prime Minister Huo."
"I will obey your orders! I will obey your orders."
Huo Xiang received the order, stood up, turned around and jumped directly onto the horse.
At this time, the group of people not far away slowly crossed the mountain path below Jiang Chen and others.
After a while, the whole team passed by, and behind them, there was a long convoy.
Looking at the convoy, Jiang Chen turned around and nodded to Huo Xiang.
Seeing Jiang Chen's gesture, Huo Xiang smiled slightly, then spurred his horse and rushed out.
After leaving one thousand of the five thousand silver-armored guards to guard Jiang Chen, the remaining four thousand all followed Huo Xiang and rushed out of the forest.
Hearing the sound of horse hooves coming from both sides, the soldiers in the convoy shouted loudly.
"Oh no! Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
"Pick up your weapons and prepare for battle!"
The soldiers with quicker reactions quickly picked up their weapons, but before they could react.
The spears in the hands of the four thousand silver-armored guards directly pierced through their bodies, leaving them stuck on this mountain road forever.
Huo Xiang took the lead, rushing into the convoy with a spear in his hand.
After Huo Xiang rushed into the convoy, he jumped off his horse and landed on a .
"Bang--"
A dull sound was heard, and Huo Xiang had poked a big hole in the carriage.
Immediately afterwards, a pile of white silver mixed with some golden brick ingots rolled out.
Looking at the rolling money, a smile slowly appeared on the corner of Huo Xiang's mouth under the mask.
"Hurry, take as much as you can!"
After shouting loudly to the silver-armored guards behind him.
Prime Minister Huo tore off his cloak and made a bundle out of it, then gathered up a handful of money and put it in.
Four thousand silver-armored guards followed Huo Xiang's example and tore off their cloaks to make bundles.
Looking at the actions of Huo Xiang and others, Jiang Chen couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"I didn't realize it before, but this project has so many bad ideas."
After a while, Huo Xiang returned with four thousand silver-armored guards and looted a lot of property.
However, at the same time, the troops in the front also reacted and turned around to attack.
After hearing the news from the scout, Jiang Chen said to a messenger beside him.
"The wind is strong, hurry up!"
Upon hearing this, the messenger hurriedly got up and mounted his horse. After rushing to Huo Xiang's side, he conveyed Jiang Chen's order to Huo Xiang.
Huo Xiang, who had already understood the meaning of this sentence after Jiang Chen's explanation, shouted loudly to the group of silver-armored guards.
"They are coming back, everyone, retreat!"
After Huo Xiang shouted loudly, the silver-armored guards reluctantly climbed onto their horses, holding the bundles made of cloaks.
Then he followed Huo Xiang and galloped in the opposite direction of Jiang Chen.
Xu Shen, who was ordered by Zhu Qizhen to lead troops to escort the ransom, saw Huo Xiang and his men running away.
He had no choice but to grit his teeth and rein in the warhorse under him.
For him, his duty is to ensure that every penny of the ransom is delivered to Jiang Chen.
But now, the convoy carrying the ransom has been robbed.
If he led his troops to chase them, he was afraid that the remaining ransom would be stolen.
If he didn't chase after him, he would have no way to explain to Zhu Qizhen.
Thinking of this, Xu Shen couldn't help but feel a headache.
After some inner struggle, Xu Shen chose the latter.
Even if he was punished by Zhu Qizhen when he returned, he still had his uncle Xu Xiao's support.
With his uncle Xu Xiao backing him up, Zhu Qizhen wouldn't do anything to him.
"Everyone, stop chasing and protect the convoy!"
After giving this order loudly to his soldiers, Xu Shen said to the deputy general beside him.
"Wang He, take a team of brothers and check the remaining carriages."
"If there are no problems, let's get going."
After hearing Xu Shen's decision, Deputy General Wang He's face flashed with a hint of doubt.
"General, this is not appropriate. We have lost so much money. Jiang Chen will not let this go!"
After hearing what Wang He said, Xu Shen frowned.
He knew Jiang Chen would not give up, but what could he do?!
Faced with such a situation, he had no idea what to do!
Looking at the anxious Xu Shen, Wang He's eyes suddenly lit up and he said to Xu Shen.
"General, why don't we take this money and rebel against Zhu Qizhen!"
"Otherwise, Jiang Chen will blame us for this, and even Zhu Qizhen won't let us go."
As soon as Wang He said this, Xu Shen's heart was immediately moved.
It can be said that Wang He’s words touched his heart.
Now, he has an army of 10,000 under his command, as well as a considerable ransom that was originally intended for Jiang Chen.
He could completely follow what Wang He said and take these people with him.
Take this money, rebel against Zhu Qizhen, and make yourself king!
Under Wang He's gaze, Xu Shen's expression gradually became hesitant.
Wang He knew that the reason Xu Shen hesitated was because of his uncle Xu Xiao.
Then, under Xu Shen's puzzled gaze, Wang He took out a letter from his arms.
"General, the Marquis gave me instructions before he set out."
"If you hesitate , I will give you this letter."
Having said that, Wang He handed the letter to Xu Shen.
Upon hearing that it was a letter specially written to him by his uncle, Xu Shen immediately took it solemnly.
After taking the letter, Xu Shen opened it and began to read.
After finishing reading the letter in his hand, Xu Shen slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Wang He, give the order and lead the brothers to counterattack Yunzhou!"
Hearing Xu Shen's order, Wang He's mouth corners slightly raised.
"I obey your orders, General!"
