The convoy traveled until the sun set, and everyone chose a high ground with a rocky mountain at their back to set up camp.
There are more than a hundred people in the entire convoy. In addition to the two envoys, Gao Jin and Tian Feng, there are more than a hundred guards. The envoys set up their tents in the middle of the mountain, and the rest of the guards were divided into three groups of tents.
On the right wing, Gao Jin and Tian Feng placed their tents on the left wing.
The layout of the camp formed a clear-cut scene. When it got dark, many bonfires were lit in front of the camp, which reflected the stars and the moon in the sky.
At this time, Gao Jin stood on the top of the mountain and looked at the surrounding hills. Tian Feng behind him was also looking around. He couldn't help but sigh: "This place is not suitable for setting up a camp. General, please look at this place. It is surrounded by mountains on two sides and surrounded by mountains on the other side."
When the water comes, it is an open area, which is the most dangerous place for soldiers. If we are marching and fighting now, I am afraid that we will be in a dead end."
Gao Jin thought about it and said, "Whose idea was it to camp here?"
Tian Feng said: "It's the imperial envoy."
Gao Jin frowned and stopped talking, saying, "Has the envoy already rested?"
Tian Feng nodded and said: "I must have rested, what? The general is probably suspicious of him..."
Gao Jin smiled: "Be careful. This emissary doesn't pay attention to anyone, but he is extremely enthusiastic towards Liu Bei. Who knows if there will be something strange between them."
Tian Feng shook his head and said: "The general is too worried."
Gao Jin smiled coldly: "It's better to be over-attentive than not over-attentive." The two of them returned to their camps respectively. When Gao Jin returned, he saw the ravines in front of the camp and the rugged hills. Even if someone sneaked into the camp, they would still be there.
It was hard to notice, so he paid more attention. When he returned to the tent, Heyi slept on the side of the tent door with Qian Shengjian in his arms.
A cold wind blew across the earth. The night was already deep, and the campfires were gradually extinguished. Half of the bright moon hung high in the starry sky, illuminating the camp without any lights. Except for the soldiers on duty outside the camp, everyone was tired after a long day's journey.
Then fall asleep.
Gao Jin suddenly sat up and walked out of the tent. There was silence outside the tent. A group of soldiers on night patrol happened to pass by in front of the camp. The leader saluted Gao Jin and said, "Master Marquis, what happened?"
Gao Jin said: "Go and invite Master Liu Ye."
The man hesitated a little and said: "Master Hou... I'm afraid Mr. Liu has already gone to bed..."
Gao Jin said sharply: "Do you want me to repeat it again?"
The soldier had no choice but to say: "I'll go right now, General, please don't wait."
Tian Feng, who was near the camp, was also awakened by the movement here. He put on his clothes and shoes and came out of the tent and said, "General, has something happened?"
Gao Jin said: "There is something strange here. Let me ask you, can such a dangerous place be easily encountered?"
Tian Feng shook his head: "It is rare to have such a terrain."
Gao Jin said: "That's right. The emissary didn't go anywhere but chose here. It's hard to explain. The only possibility is that this person has other plans."
Tian Feng said: "I'm afraid it's unintentional and I don't know."
Gao Jin shook his head: "I never believe in coincidences. When Liu Bei and the imperial envoy were talking today, did you ever see Liu Bei and the imperial envoy sitting on the same case with their hands under the case?"
"So what?" Tian Feng was stunned.
Gao Jin took Tian Feng's palm, stretched out his index finger and wrote the word "天" on Tian Feng's palm, then smiled slightly and said: "Yuan Hao, do you know what word I wrote on your palm?"
Tian Feng said in surprise: "Tian Zi!" Then he came to his senses: "So, the two of them were chatting happily with each other in front of everyone, saying some false words, but they used this method to convey news under the table?"
Gao Jin pressed his forehead and said, "Let me think about it..." He suddenly raised his eyes and asked, "Has Taiwei Yang Biao been killed by Cao Cao?"
Tian Feng said: "I have heard a little bit, and this matter has been going on for more than a month."
Gao Jin said: "Yes, this emissary carries a secret edict!"
"Secret edict?" Tian Feng was even more confused.
Gao Jin said coldly: "The emperor secretly issued a secret edict and asked Dong Cheng to bring him out and contact all the troops and horses to fight against Cao Cao. Liu Bei also has troops and horses in Xiapi, and he is also a member of the clan. Dong Cheng may have regarded him as a target to win over.
Dong Cheng is in Xudu, and it is difficult to send this kind of news. If you entrust it to a servant, you are afraid that the matter will be exposed. The only way is to send an emissary. If my guess is correct, even if Liu Bei does not come to invite him, he will
I came to Xiaopei for a short break for no other reason than to convey the emperor's secret edict."
Gao Jin's analysis was based on the historical data he knew. Originally, he was not suspicious. After all, Lu Bu was not dead yet, and history had begun to deviate. However, combined with the current situation, he had to draw this conclusion. In any case, even if
It is better to make mistakes in his inference than to make mistakes. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the eventuality.
If the emissary and Liu Bei really conspired, and now the emissary has brought them to camp here, then Liu Bei has most likely ambushed a group of troops nearby. It is unknown what Liu Bei is going to do. No matter what, he
Also be prepared.
At this time, Liu Ye had already arrived in a hurry. When he saw Gao Jin, he had no intention of blaming him and said sleepily: "Marquis Dongwu has something that needs to be discussed overnight."
Gao Jin told Liu Ye all his guesses. Liu Ye was shocked and said: "The emissary is also in the camp. If Liu Bei's army makes a surprise attack, isn't he afraid that he will be in danger?"
Gao Jin said: "Is this person a confidant of Duke Cao?"
Liu Ye hesitated for a moment and said: "This is the envoy chosen by the emperor and has nothing to do with Duke Cao."
Gao Jin sneered: "So this person is loyal to the emperor?"
Liu Ye nodded: "That's exactly what happened, so Duke Cao asked me to keep an eye on him."
Gao Jin said: "Since he is a foolish and loyal person to the emperor, does Mr. Liu think that this person does not have the courage to sacrifice?"
"According to Gao Jin's opinion, those who are loyal to Duke Cao in Xuchang City may not be willing to die for Duke Cao, but those who are loyal to the emperor must have put life and death at risk."
Liu Ye was stunned. Gao Jin's analysis was not there. In Xuchang, everyone knew that Cao Cao was powerful. There were many people who were loyal to Cao Cao and were loyal to him. However, the people who could still insist on being loyal to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty were not only very few, but also must be large.
He is a loyal and brave man, otherwise he would not have the courage to be such a loyal minister.
Liu Ye was also a cautious person and asked: "Should we break camp immediately?"
Gao Jin shook his head: "I'm afraid it's already too late. It's already midnight. If there is an ambush, those ambushers should be nearby. Marching at night will only make them launch in advance."
"I guess they will launch an attack at dawn. That is when people are most tired and defenses are most relaxed, so we still have time. Mr. Liu, you go find a group of strong soldiers and prepare to dig trenches.
How about you serve as a trap tool and obey my orders, but you have to hide it from others, especially the emissary?"
Liu Ye knew that Gao Jin wanted to set up traps and other arrangements around the camp, so he went as he was told.
Gao Jin said to Tian Feng: "If the enemy really comes to make a surprise attack, how does Yuan Hao plan to protect himself?"
Tian Feng smiled and said: "It is naturally the safest to follow the general."
Gao Jin shook his head and smiled: "I may not be able to take care of you then. I have a way to keep Yuan Hao intact."
Tian Feng's eyes sparkled in the darkness, and he suddenly seemed to find inspiration, saying: "Could the general have asked Yuan Hao to chat with the envoy?"
Gao Jin laughed and said, "Yuan Hao is a smart man."
Tian Feng yawned: "It seems that I can't sleep tonight. In this case, I have to go to the envoy's tent. Take care, general."
The imperial envoy's camp is indeed the safest place. Once Liu Bei's army makes a surprise attack, he will try his best to ensure the imperial envoy's life. As long as Tian Feng and the imperial envoy stay in the same camp, they will be able to spend the night safely. Gao Jing's guess is
, the emissary should have made an agreement with Liu Bei, such as deliberately telling the size of his camp or making a certain mark.