After the sun set, the sky remained green for a long time before it was replaced by night.

On an elevated hillside, the mission team lit a bonfire and set up tents.

The female dependents did not get out of the car, wrapped in thin blankets and slept in the carriage, Xu Qian and other high-ranking officials stayed in the tent, and the guards at the bottom slept around the bonfire.

Fortunately, in the mid-spring season, the night is neither hot nor cold, and the wind is blowing, which is quite comfortable. It's just that there are more mosquitoes, and I like these "fat sheep" with strong physique.

The sound of "popping" continued to sound, and the soldiers scolded and scolded to drive away mosquitoes.

Xu Qi'an came back from his inspection, and when he saw this scene, he knew that there were no herbs to repel mosquitoes in the mission team, at most some gold sore medicines to treat injuries, as well as commonly used antidote pills.

As for the herbs that repel mosquitoes, they can't be so fine.

"Why are there so many mosquitoes?" said Dali Sicheng, dressed in white singles, and came out of the tent, complaining:

"The buzzing in my ears is full of insects, how can I sleep, how can I sleep?"

Pampering is a common problem of civil officials, and although there were shaking and bumps on the ship earlier, they were all minor problems, and they were over with patience.

The overland journey was much harder, with no big beds, no coffee tables, no delicate food, and mosquito bites.

When the two imperial historians heard the complaint of Dali Temple, they immediately came out and echoed, with a sad face: "It's difficult, it's difficult." ”

At this time, it seems how stupid Xu Qi'an's proposal is, if they don't change the land route, they are still floating in the water, with a soft big bed to sleep on, and a separate room to rest.

Chu Xianglong, who has copper skin and iron bones, is not afraid of mosquito bites, and sneered lightly: "Since you have chosen to take the land route, you will naturally have to bear the corresponding consequences." We've only been on the road for a day, and it's still too late to change the route to the waterway. ”

Xu Qi'an took out a handful of special spices and said loudly: "I have insect-repellent spices here, take a piece and throw it into the bonfire, it can expel mosquitoes." ”

The soldiers were overjoyed, and received spices from Xu Qi'an as required and threw them into the bonfire.

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

"Haha, there are really no mosquitoes, Shutan. ”

"Now I can sleep with peace of mind, thanks to Lord Xu. ”

Around the piles of bonfires, the soldiers did not hesitate to praise themselves. Xu Yinluo's spices solved their immediate troubles, and after no mosquito bites, the whole person was comfortable.

Happiness starts from these small treatments, and if you change the leadership of an official, you will definitely not care about the small troubles of these low-level soldiers.

I don't even think about it, if I don't sleep well at night, I will be tired tomorrow and have to hurry........ If there is a vicious circle, it will lead to a decline in the combat power of the entire team.

And the soldier's happiness increases, and he will also feedback to the leader, and he will become more respectful and recognized with the leader.

For example, Xu Qi'an proposed to change the route and take a more difficult land route, and the entire team complained in private, but excluding the hundred forbidden soldiers, they did not complain at all.

That's identity.

The two Yushi and Dali Temple asked for a piece of spice, went back to the tent and lit it with an incense burner, and the mosquito repellent effect was immediate, and sure enough, there was no more "buzzing" sound.

"Lord Xu has even prepared this kind of gadget, he is worthy of being a master of solving cases, and his mind is delicate. ”

The Imperial History of the Metropolitan Inspectorate came out of the tent and praised loudly.

In the carriage not far away, the maidservants smelled a faint fragrance and said happily: "This smells very good, let's go and get some to burn to repel mosquitoes." ”

"What are you taking, Xu Yinluo and General Chu are having a conflict, don't be bored at this time. Another maidservant said.

"No, Xu Yinluo has a very good personality, and he is especially gentle to us women. The maidservant said.

"Snort...... I'm talking about General Chu, we are people from the palace, and we must know in our hearts. No matter how good Xu Yingong is, we can't forget our identity, understand. ”

"Yes, and I heard that Xu Yinluo is going to change the land route, so we are so hard, really. ”

As soon as these words came out, other maidservants denounced Xu Yingong one after another, hating and hating to talk non-stop.

The princess curled up in the corner and sneered disdainfully.

These brainless maids, their eyes are as short as toads, and they can only see mosquitoes flying in front of them.

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

It is better to suffer a little hardship and suffer a little sin than to encounter danger.

..........

Dali Temple lifted the curtain of the tent, looked at Xu Qi'an, who was sitting with the soldiers, and asked, "How sure is Lord Xu?"

He was referring to the ambush on the waterway, and euphemistically reminded Xu Qi'an to consider the matter of gambling.

After all, he is soft-handed, Dali Sicheng and Xu Qi'an have no hatred, and they don't want to see him, mainly because Dali Siqing and Xu Qi'an have a big enmity, as an official who eats under Dali Siqing, he has to sit upright.

Where did I get my certainty, letting Yang Yan step on the trap is a temptation in itself....... Xu Qi'an shook his head slightly and did not speak.

An imperial historian said: "Pinch the time, Yang Jinluo should also go to the Flowstone Beach, whether there is an ambush or not, I must already know." He, when will we meet us?"

Xu Qi'an said: "I left a secret signal along the way, and he will follow it." ”

With the footsteps of the golden gong, it doesn't take long to catch up with the code. Tomorrow morning at the latest, and maybe tonight at the earliest.

Chu Xianglong and several civil officials were silent, each thinking about it, waiting for Yang Yan's arrival.

After half an hour, everyone fell asleep, snoring like frogs, one after another.

Xu Qi'an had no one, holding a withered branch, writing and drawing on the ground, and thinking about how to change the case after going to the north.

After clarifying the case, how to bring the evidence back to the capital without alarming the future of King Zhenbei.

The most troublesome thing about this matter is that he is helpless against the king of Zhenbei, and what the king of Zhenbei wants to do to him is very easy.

It is understandable that Dali Temple Cheng has a negative attitude towards the case, and it is estimated that they want to go through the motions and then go back to the capital to make a difference....... It is unreasonable to slaughter 3,000 miles without a single refugee....... All the way north, I have to observe carefully, and rush to the north, which is the work of fools.

Chu Xianglong resolutely opposed me taking the land route, not necessarily without this consideration, he wanted me to go directly to the north, and when I got to the north, I became a puppet at the mercy of others.

Want to investigate the case privately?

Dream.

Suddenly, he caught a wisp of qi fluctuating from a distance.

Xu Qi'an stood up, his right hand was faster than his brain, and he pressed the handle of the black gold long knife.

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

The two did not make eye contact, but looked at the south together, and in the dark night, a figure came slowly, carrying a silver gun, it was Yang Yan.

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

The former bent down to pick up the water bladder, greeted it, and said, "Boss, how is the situation?"

Yang Yan took the water bladder, drank it in one gulp, and said in a deep voice: "There is a dragon ambush on the Liushi Beach, and the ship has sunk. ”

Sure enough, there is an ambush, what are you really afraid of, is Murphy's law universal to the whole universe....... Xu Qi'an's heart sank, and the last bit of luck was gone.

Is there really an ambush?!

Chu Xianglong clenched the handle of the knife, and the bonfire reflected the slightly constricted pupils.

"Boss, you sit down first, I'll call the people from the three divisions to come over, they should listen together and understand the situation. Xu Qi'an beckoned Yang Yan to sit down by the bonfire, and handed over the package containing dry food.

Then, he entered the tent one by one and woke up the imperial history, the Dali Temple and the criminal department Chen Zhutou.

Chen Zhutou got out of the tent, saw Yang Yan, didn't think about it, and asked a little urgently: "Yang Jinluo, have you encountered an ambush?"

The two imperial historians and Dali Temple Cheng stared at Yang Yan.

"There is an ambush at the rocky beach, the ship has sunk, and if we hadn't changed course, we would have been wiped out today. Yang Yan's face was solemn.

There was really an ambush, there was really an ambush........ Dali Temple's heart sank to the bottom.

The faces of the two imperial historians changed slightly, and they suddenly looked at Xu Qi'an, and said, "Thanks to Lord Xu's alertness, he judged the ambush in advance, so that I could avoid it." ”

Chen Zhutou of the Criminal Department looked at Xu Qi'an with more admiration in his eyes, and he was convinced by this enemy of the top boss.

"We went to the tent and said. Dali Temple Cheng proposed.

Xu Qi'an nodded, summoned Chen Xiao, who had woken up, and ordered: "Don't sleep tonight, everyone lift up their spirits and make a good inspection." ”

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

Xu Qi'an immediately followed everyone into the tent.

..........

The princess, huddled in the corner of the carriage and sleeping, was awakened by the sound of noisy footsteps, clashing armor, and chatter.

The maids in the same car had woken up and gathered around the window to watch.

"What's going on on in such a noisy night?"

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

The princess was heartbroken, lifted the thin blanket, rubbed her eyes, pushed open the door of the carriage, and carefully jumped out of the carriage.

She grabbed a group of forbidden soldiers who were about to go out on patrol and asked, "What are you doing?"

The soldier at the front looked at her a few times and said, "Yang Jingong has returned, and it is said that he was ambushed at Liushi Beach and the ship sank. ”

A soldier in the back added, "If it weren't for Lord Xu changing the route, we would all be finished today." ”

The princess was shocked, and a strong feeling of fear swelled up.

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

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

"You went and asked, didn't you, what happened to them?" the servants hurriedly asked.

"There was an ambush on the waterway, the ship sank. The princess said lightly.

Inside the carriage, exclamations rang out, and the servants showed a look of fear.

"Why, why is there an ambush? Why are there ambushes .......for us?"

"Whew....... Fortunately, Lord Xu was clever and took us by land early. ”

There was a lot of muttering, and the servants were talking.

The princess wrapped herself in a thin blanket and curled up in the corner, hugging her shoulders and trembling slightly.

She felt the coldness in the dark night, the coldness from the heart.

Who's going to save me........

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PS: Today is in a very bad state, I have a headache for a day, sitting in front of the computer in a mess, it's so uncomfortable. I'm going to go to bed early and rest well. Remember to correct typos.