Chapter 259 Receiving Ming Prisoners of War
It turned out that Xu Xiao had already guessed that Jiang Chen would hijack the Ming Kingdom's convoy transporting the ransom!
For this, Xu Xiao had already made preparations.
Now, the time has come and Xu Xiao has made all preparations to launch an uprising.
As for the name, Jiang Chen has already found it for him.
He colluded with Jiang Chen and attempted to embezzle the ransom money used to exchange for the Ming soldiers!
With this name, Xu Xiao's uprising could be said to be a smooth sailing.
The letter that Xu Xiao wrote to Xu Shen contained instructions for Xu Shen.
If something unexpected happens, he will immediately lead his troops back and march towards Yunzhou!
At this time, there were only 5,000 troops stationed in Yunzhou.
The reason why Yunzhou only has 5,000 garrison troops is because most of the reinforcements Xu Xiao previously gave to Chang Yuchun were garrison troops from Yunzhou.
Before Xu Xiao did these things, he had already made all the plans for today's uprising.
After Xu Shen's order was issued, the 10,000-strong army took the remaining property.
Just like that, he changed direction and sped towards Yunzhou behind him.
Looking at Xu Shen's army going away, Jiang Chen smiled slightly.
"Xu Xiao, ah Xu Xiao, your reputation is well-deserved."
"It seems that you have already made all the plans."
Through the information from the "Ant Hole", Jiang Chen had already guessed Xu Xiao's intention.
The property that these silver-armored guards stole was the gift that Xu Xiao gave to Jiang Chen.
"Okay, we should go now. Judging by the time, the people from Qi should have arrived."
As Jiang Chen expected, at this time outside Juyu Pass, Qi envoy Ban Cheng had already arrived with a large army.
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"Master Ban, we are already outside Juyu Pass."
The coachman reported respectfully to Ban Cheng in the carriage.
Hearing the driver's words, Ban Cheng slowly opened his eyes.
"I know, it's getting late today."
"Give the order to set up camp here. I will go to visit the pass tomorrow."
"Yes, Master Ban."
After hearing Ban Cheng's order, the driver turned around and passed the order on.
In this way, five thousand Qi troops set up camp at the foot of Juyu Pass.
Just as the Qi army set up camp, Jiang Chen also returned to the Xia Kingdom from the mountain path with five thousand silver-armored guards.
"My Lord, we made a killing this time!"
"Two million dollars' worth of property! It's so cool."
Holding the statistical list, Huo Xiang spoke loudly to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen slowly opened his eyes and smiled at Huo Xiang.
"Okay, stop being happy, go back and have a rest, we still have to deal with Qi tomorrow."
"Haha, I will obey your orders."
Following Jiang Chen's instructions, Prime Minister Huo turned around and left.
Jiang Chen held Su Qingcheng in his arms and slowly fell into a deep sleep.
The next day, as soon as the sun came out, Bancheng had already woken up.
After washing up, Ban Cheng changed into the official uniform of the Qi envoy.
He then came to Juyu Pass with dozens of followers.
"Ban Cheng, the envoy of Qi, requests to see the Duke of Xia!"
When the guards on the top of Yuguan City heard Ban Cheng's words, they stuck their heads out and replied.
"Please wait a moment, envoy. We will report to the lord right away."
After hearing the words of the guards on the city wall, Ban Cheng said nothing.
He closed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and waited quietly.
As time passed, Bancheng gradually felt a little cold.
Under the biting cold wind, Ban Cheng couldn't help but wrap his official uniform tightly.
However, the official uniforms woven from precious silk brocade were already very thin, and could not withstand the biting cold wind.
Finally, Bancheng could no longer withstand the ravages of the cold wind.
"Chen Xu, go ask."
"How long does this Duke of Fuguo want me to stand here in the cold wind..."
Ban Cheng tremblingly called his assistant and gave him instructions.
"Yes, Master Ban."
After hearing Ban Cheng's order, Chen Xu hurriedly took off his official uniform and put it on Ban Cheng.
Afterwards, Chen Xu trotted to the foot of Juyu Pass and shouted loudly at the top of the city wall.
"Brother Xia Jun on the city wall, we are envoys from Qi State."
"Excuse me, how long do you want me to wait in this cold wind?"
After hearing Chen Xu's voice from the city, the returning guard stuck his head out again.
"Mr. Envoy, please wait a moment. I will open the door for you!"
After receiving a reply from the guard, Chen Xu happily turned around and ran back to Ban Cheng.
"Master Ben, Master Ben, they opened the door."
Ban Cheng, who was already unable to bear it, hurriedly spoke when he heard the news brought back by Chen Xu.
"Quick, quick, come closer, come closer."
At Ban Cheng's urging, dozens of envoys brought Ban Cheng to the city gate.
Soon, the gate of Juyu Pass slowly opened.
Looking at the open door, Ban Cheng stood up impatiently.
"Everyone, please walk to the interior of the pass!"
The captain guarding the city
Hearing this, Ban Cheng was slightly startled, but quickly came to his senses.
"In that case, I will go there on foot."
After saying that, Ban Cheng got off the sedan chair and walked into the pass with a group of envoys led by Chen Xu.
After walking for nearly half an hour, Ban Cheng and others arrived in front of Jiang Chen's tent.
"Ban Cheng, the envoy of Qi, requests to see the Duke of Fuguo!"
After sitting outside Jiang Chen's tent, Ban Cheng slowly bent down and shouted loudly into the tent.
After a while, a faint echo floated out from the tent.
"Come in!"
Hearing Jiang Chen's voice, the silver-armored guards outside the tent put away their spears and let Ban Cheng and others in.
Ban Cheng strode into the tent and came in front of Jiang Chen.
"You are Banjo!?"
After taking a look at Bancheng, Jiang Chen asked calmly.
"Replying to the Duke of Fuguo, I am Ban Cheng."
Facing Jiang Chen's question, the elderly Ban Cheng replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Looking at Ban Cheng's expression, Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a touch of respect in his heart.
He didn't expect that Ban Cheng, who was already over sixty years old, still had such extraordinary courage and character.
"Yes, it seems that the old gentleman is indeed worthy of his reputation."
Jiang Chen bowed to Ban Cheng in gratitude to this respectable old man.
"Thank you for your compliment, Lord Fuguo. Compared to you, I am already a fallen man."
Jiang Chen heard this and spoke slowly to the guard beside him.
"Come here, give the old gentleman a seat."
"Yes, my lord!"
Soon, the guard brought a chair and placed it behind Bancheng.
"In that case, I would like to thank the Duke of Fuguo in advance."
After bowing to Jiang Chen to express his gratitude, Ban Cheng slowly sat down.
"Okay, old man, let's get back to the topic!"
"Are you, Qi, interested in accepting Ming prisoners of war?!"
