How could the big man dare to look at Yu Xuanwu? He just lowered his head and said, "Yes... General Xing gave the order for us to ambush and wait here."
"Star General?" Gu Baiyi was a little confused: "Who is Star General?"
The big man hesitated for a moment and said nothing. Geng Shao's sword was already placed on the back of the big man's neck. The big man was excited and said hurriedly: "General Xing... General Xing is Ginseng Shui Yuan, the divine general under the throne of the Queen Mother!"
Qin Xiao frowned and said, "Are you from the Queen Mother Association?"
"We...we joined the Queen Mother Association not long ago." The big man said, "We are subordinates of General Ginsui Yuanxing."
Gu Baiyi frowned slightly: "Ginseng Water Ape?"
"General Ginshui Yuanxing is the leader in Jianhu County." The big man said: "Everyone in Jianhu County must obey the orders of General Ginshui Yuanxing."
Gu Baiyi thought for a moment and then said: "You can kill him."
The big man was so frightened that he hurriedly said: "Spare your life, spare your life, I... We just joined the Queen Mother Association not long ago, they said... They said that if we join the Queen Mother Association, we will have no worries about food and clothing in the future, and we can also receive money.
There is no need to listen to the government. Don’t kill me. I still have my mother at home. As long as you let me go, I...I will withdraw from the Queen Mother Association immediately and will never have anything to do with them again."
"Besides you, are there any ambushes on this road?"
"This... the villain doesn't know." The big man said: "But at dusk yesterday, the congregation in our village received an order from the Star General to ambush us on this stretch of road and ordered us to intercept the pair.
.....!" At this point, I didn't dare to continue.
The big man nodded repeatedly.
"For the sake of your mother, I will spare you this time. If you still get involved with the Queen Mother, I will kill you the next time we meet." Gu Baiyi said coldly: "I won't take your people with me.
Get out of here."
Gu Baiyi said calmly: "Are you really quitting the Queen Mother Association?"
"sure."
When Geng Shao saw them leaving, he asked, "Master Gu, why did you let them go? If they know our whereabouts, they will definitely inform us later."
"Brother Gu just wants them to tip off the news." Qin Xiao understood what Gu Baiyi meant and looked solemnly: "Does brother have any plans?"
The big man thanked him profusely and went over to help a few of his companions who were lying on the ground wailing. Just as he was about to run for his life, Qin Xiao had already said in a cold voice: "You seem to have forgotten something."
The big man was startled, but he immediately understood. He took out the two hundred taels of silver notes from his arms and respectfully returned them to Qin Xiao. Then he and his men helped each other to escape.
"Brother Geng, you take one person on horseback to Hangzhou. They want to capture the princess. Even if they stop you on the way and see that you are men, it won't be too difficult." Gu Baiyi looked at Geng Shao: "You two follow the instructions of Your Highness.
I mean, go to the Hangzhou camp, meet with Commander Changsun, and tell them that the Hangzhou family will cause chaos and they must enter the city immediately
Control, if Commander Zhangsun has concerns and does not send troops, then you tell him that the princess has ordered him to be on standby in the camp and be careful to beware of any murders by the Hangzhou family."
Gu Baiyi turned around, cupped his hands to She Yue and said: "Your Highness, they have indeed guessed that we are going south, and even thought that we might go to Hangzhou. If I guessed correctly, the city of Suzhou is connected to the territory of Suzhou by flying pigeons.
To contact other comrades, there must be many ambushes along the way, and our whereabouts have been exposed tonight. If we continue like this, we will eventually be surrounded by them."
She Yue also knew that the situation was serious and looked solemn.
After the saint ascended the throne, three states and seven counties rebelled, which caused the saint to have extremely strict control over local troops and horses. Not only did he strictly limit the strength of local camps, but the procedures for mobilization were also very cautious.
The eldest grandson Yuanxin did not receive an order from the Ministry of War or a warrant from the Governor of Hangzhou. It was extremely unlikely that he would mobilize troops and horses into Hangzhou City with just a few words from someone sent by the princess.
In fact, Gu Baiyi knew very well that if the eldest son Yuanxin could not see She Yue, and without She Yue giving him orders in person, he would definitely not dare to lead troops into the city.
Under normal circumstances, the mobilization of local camp troops and horses requires not only the warrant of the local chief history, but also the order of the Ministry of War. Even if there is an emergency, the order must be signed by the chief commander himself before action can be taken. Otherwise, the troops and horses can be mobilized without authorization.
That would be tantamount to treason.
Geng Shao looked at She Yue and saw She Yue nodding. Geng Shao did not hesitate and called a Dali Temple execution officer. Both of them knew that it was urgent. If they arrived early, the eldest son Yuanxin would be on guard a moment earlier and would not waste any time.
, everyone mounted their horses, Chen Zhitai thought of something, took a package from the car and threw it to Geng Shao, saying: "Old Geng, there are sesame seeds in it. Don't go hungry on the road."
Geng Shao took the package, nodded to Chen Zhitai, and without hesitation, rode away with the Dali Temple executioner.
Moreover, the Hangzhou Aristocratic Family is unusual. Without conclusive evidence, it is even more impossible to lead troops into the city to control the Hangzhou Aristocratic Family with just a few words.
Gu Baiyi knew that the plan to let the eldest grandson Yuanxin control the Hangzhou family was almost impossible to realize, but it was possible to remind the eldest grandson Yuanxin of the local Hangzhou family and firmly hold the Hangzhou camp in his hands.
Gu Baiyi nodded: "When the news spread to the Queen Mother Association, they knew that the princess was not just one person, but a group of people. I led everyone to the south bank of Taihu Lake, and walked west from Taihu Lake to Jianghuai.
They should soon discover our traces, which will definitely attract their attention. They must also think that the princess wants to use the Jianghuai River to go north." He looked at Qin Xiao and said: "Master Qin, we are a group of people.
Among them, your martial arts is the highest, so you will guard the princess and be sure to protect her when she reaches the Hangzhou camp."
Qin Xiao was startled and understood Gu Baiyi's plan at this time. He looked into Gu Baiyi's eyes and said, "Brother Gu, do you know that if the Queen Mother bites you, your situation will be extremely dangerous."
"Princess, our whereabouts will be reported to those people soon. The Queen Mother Society will know our whereabouts and will definitely round up us at all costs." Gu Baiyi said solemnly: "So for the current plan, there is only one way, maybe
It can ensure the safety of the princess."
"Are you trying to lure the tiger away from the mountain?" She Yue seemed to have guessed Gu Baiyi's plan.
She Yue naturally understood and nodded slightly.
"If you travel day and night
"I haven't been of much help during this trip to Jiangnan." Gu Baiyi said with a smile: "Now is the time to help. The safety of the princess is more important than anything else. Let's go west and distract their attention. You take
Princess, go southwest, and you cannot ride horses, you can only walk on foot." Xiang Sheyue said: "Princess, you pretend to be common people, if you ride horses, you will easily attract attention."
Horses in the Tang Dynasty were very precious. With She Yue and Qin Xiao currently dressed in coarse cloth, it was naturally impossible for them to own expensive horses. It would be unbelievable to ride a horse.
Gu Baiyi raised his hand and patted Qin Xiao on the shoulder, and said warmly: "Don't underestimate you, Brother Gu. I believe that I can lead everyone to leave Jiangnan smoothly. Brother Qin, I will leave the princess to you. After we return to Beijing, we will get together again."
Then he said to Yu Xuanwu: "Mrs. Wang, the situation is serious. I can only help you put on women's clothes so that people will think you are His Highness."
Yu Xuanwu's face was a little pale, but he also understood that it had nothing to do with whether he wanted to or not, and he had no control over it.
, it will take five or six days to reach the Hangzhou Camp." Gu Baiyi said calmly: "As long as the Hangzhou Camp is firmly in the hands of Changsun Yuanxin, when you arrive in Hangzhou, the Hangzhou Camp's 3,000 soldiers and horses will be enough to guarantee your safety.
.If the Hangzhou family makes no move by then, the princess can naturally take action depending on the situation. If chaos really breaks out in Jiangnan at that time, the eldest grandson Yuanxin will command three thousand soldiers and horses, which will be enough to escort the princess to Jianghuai and escort the princess back to Beijing."
"Brother Gu, what about you...?" Qin Xiao looked solemn as he thought of Gu Baiyi's dangerous trip.
Qin Xiao finally understood at this time.
When leaving Suzhou City, Yu Xuanwu did not dare to stay in Suzhou City and offered to leave with the team. Chen Zhitai repeatedly requested. Qin Xiao was thinking that the more people there were, the greater the goal would be, and he really didn't want to leave with Yu Xuanwu.
, but Gu Baiyi did not object, but acquiesced.
Chen Zhitai said hurriedly: "Madam, don't worry, with me, Old Chen, protecting you, no one can hurt you. If anyone touches a hair on your head, Old Chen will chop off his head with an axe."
Gu Baiyi had already walked to his horse, took out the package and handed it to Yu Xuanwu: "These are women's clothes. You can go to the roadside to change." Then he said to Chen Zhitai: "Brother Chen, there is still something in the car.
There are sesame cakes, please bring them to Mr. Qin."
She Yue also looked at Gu Baiyi.
"Gu Baiyi, I will remember you."
Now it seems that Gu Baiyi was well prepared at that time. Once he was really discovered on the way, he immediately divided his troops into two groups and used Yu Xuanwu to pretend to be She Yue to lure the tiger away from the mountain.
Chen Zhitai brought a package containing sesame cakes and handed it to Qin Xiao, as well as a bag of water. Qin Xiao took it and carried it on his back. Under the bright moon and stars, looking at Gu Baiyi's calm and composed face, Qin Xiao felt heavy.
She Yue was startled, and Gu Baiyi just held his hand: "Princess, it is not suitable to stay here for a long time, please leave as soon as possible." Xiang Qin Xiao said: "Master Qin, take care of yourself all the way!"
"Princess, you are serious." Gu Baiyi smiled and said: "I just did my duty. Princess, there is no need to remember it in my heart. If there is something that needs to be remembered, it is the common people of the Tang Dynasty."
Her voice was calm, but to this proud Princess of the Tang Dynasty, such words were already the greatest recognition and gratitude to Gu Baiyi.
Qin Xiao also handed over to Gu Baiyi: "Brother, take care, we will meet in Kyoto." Xiang Sheyue said: "Princess, let's go."
Everyone else also bowed to She Yue. She Yue hesitated for a moment, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just said: "I will reward you again after you return to Beijing." Seeing Qin Xiao, he was already walking towards the grassland beside the official road.
Walking away, I knew that the road behind me could not go through the official road. I frowned, thinking that this guy had already left before I left. It was so bold, but I could only follow him.
Gu Baiyi drew the attention of the pursuers, and he needed Qin Xiao to escort him to the Hangzhou camp. The Hangzhou camp was in the hands of his eldest son Yuanxin, whom he trusted very much. As long as he arrived at the Hangzhou camp, he would be able to turn the corner.