Chapter 1444 Retreat?

That night, Qinpu received another message from Puwang.

Zeng Guang had already led his troops to launch an exploratory attack on the outpost camp in Ganci.

Puwang also made a corresponding judgment, believing that Zeng Guang killed the so-called rebel leader. Now Daqian asked Zeng Guang for the person, and Zeng Guang could not hand him over, so he wanted to put the blame on Xiqu in this way.

Looking at the message sent by Puwang, Qinpu couldn't help feeling a little confused.

Before this, they all agreed that this was a prelude to Yun Zheng's move on Xiqu.

But the news sent by Puwang made him confused again.

Puwang’s analysis also makes sense.

Yun Zheng definitely wants to annex Jiao Lu.

If you don't want to use military force directly, then send people to Jiaolu to create civil unrest.

Once the people he sent seized Jiao Lu's power, they would naturally be able to take down Jiao Lu without bloodshed.

If he were Yun Zheng, he would probably do the same if Jiao Lu refused to submit to Daqian.

Now, Qinpu didn’t know whether their previous judgment was correct or Puwang’s judgment was correct.

In desperation, Qinpu had to send someone to Suzan's residence late at night to ask Suzan to come and discuss matters.

Suzan came to Qinpu's bedroom listlessly, looking exhausted.

"Your Majesty, why did you summon me so late at night?"

Suzan asked tiredly.

Poor Su Zan, he was nearly sixty years old, and was already worried about Yun Zheng's plan to use troops against Xiqu. He finally managed to fall asleep in the second half of the night. However, not long after he fell asleep, he was called by Qinpu.

He really wants to sleep now.

But since Chinpu summoned him to discuss matters, he had no choice but to come!

"Sorry to bother you with your rest."

Qinpu looked at Suzan apologetically and handed Suzan the urgent report sent by Puwang.

After reading this urgent report, Su Zan was also at a loss.

"This……"

Su Zan frowned, and all his sleepiness was gone.

Their previous judgment was reasonable.

Puwang’s judgment makes sense!

Moreover, Puwang also received accurate information that a rebellion had indeed occurred within Jiaolu.

This is exactly like Yun Zheng’s method!

Could it be that King Jiaolu Zhao Lie was just like them, knowing that Daqian was powerful but still unwilling to surrender directly?

Su Zan racked his brains to think.

This matter is of great importance and they must make the right judgment!

He and Qin Pu had already discussed it when they had dinner in the evening. They decided to adopt Yun Li's strategy, take the initiative, disrupt Yun Zheng's arrangements, and look for an opportunity to win in the chaos.

But Puwang's urgent report made him hesitate.

What if Puwang's judgment is correct and they take the initiative to attack Daqian? Even if Yun Zheng wants to use a gentle strategy to annex Xiqu, it may not work.

At that time, they will have to bear Yun Zheng’s wrath.

Now, they have just obtained the forging method of patterned steel. If they can avoid going to war with Daqian, they still do not want to go to war with Daqian.

They also want more time to accumulate strength!

One wrong judgment and the whole situation will be completely different!

"What does the king think?"

After a long time, Suzan took the initiative to ask Qinpu.

Although, he knew that Qinpu was now like him, not knowing whether to believe their previous judgment or Puwang's judgment.

"That's why I asked the Prime Minister to come."

Qinpu rubbed his head in a headache. "Both our judgments and Puwang's are reasonable. I don't know which one is right now! I'm afraid this matter needs further confirmation."

Su Zan thought about it and nodded, "This matter does need to be treated with caution! How about this, after daybreak, I will go to Ganci in person!"

Since it’s hard to judge, we can only wait and see the situation.

"Let's send someone else!"

Qinpu sighed: "The Prime Minister is old, it is not suitable for him to travel long distances!"

"I'll go!" Su Zan shook his head gently. "I'm worried if anyone else goes! I'll take Yu Bolun with me and try to find out the situation over at Jiao Lu as soon as possible."

Yu Bolun was Su Zan's eldest son.

After his second son died of illness, he only had Yu Bolun as his son.

"Yu Bolun?"

Qin Pu wondered, "Why did the Prime Minister bring Yu Bolun with him?"

Qinpu admitted that he had some mean thoughts.

Su Zan now has Yu Bolun as his son.

What if Su Zan surrenders to Daqian with Yu Bolun?

Although he knew that he shouldn't doubt Suzan, he was under too much pressure now.

When people are under a lot of pressure, they tend to have wild thoughts.

"I have been feeling exhausted lately. I am afraid my body can no longer sustain this."

Su Zan sighed softly, "I want to teach Yu Bolun more. If I die one day, I can let Yu Bolun continue to serve the king and Xiqu."

Hearing Su Zan's words, Qin Pu's heart trembled.

What followed was endless shame.

Su Zan worked hard for Xiqu, and even when he offered to let Su Zan replace Sangjie, Su Zan refused.

How could I doubt such a loyal minister?

Chinpu slowly stood up, walked to Suzan and knelt down.

"My king, what are you doing?"

Su Zan's face changed and he quickly stood up to help Qin Pu.

However, Qinpu raised his hand to stop Suzan: "I just suspected that the Prime Minister was going to take Yu Bolun to surrender to the enemy. After hearing what the Prime Minister said, Qinpu is ashamed. Please accept my greetings, Prime Minister!"

Having said that, Qinpu knelt down and bowed respectfully to Suzan.

Su Zan was slightly distracted, and quickly helped Qin Pu up: "This old minister understands that the king is not doubting this old minister, but the current situation is too unfavorable to Xiqu, and the king can't help but have wild thoughts."

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

Qinpu was grateful and helped Suzan sit down again. "Please take care of yourself, Prime Minister. You can send Yu Bolun to handle this matter. You should not travel too far."

"It is better for me to go there myself!"

Su Zan shook his head again and refused. "I have to find out the situation myself before I can feel at ease! If the king has any concerns in his heart, then I will let Yu Bo discuss it..."

"No!"

Qinpu shook his head, "I believe the Prime Minister! I am just worried about his health! If the Prime Minister insists on taking Yu Bolun with him to Ganci, I will not stop him!"

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty."

Su Zan said gratefully: "I may die, but I will never betray the king and Xiqu!"

Qinpu nodded and sighed in his heart.

Ugh!

In such a huge city like Xiqu, there are very few people who can help me solve my problems.

Qinpu sighed for a while, and then said to Suzan: "Although the situation in Ganci has changed, we still need to send more troops. If our previous judgment is correct, it may be too late to send troops to support Ganci."

"What the king said is true!"

Su Zan agreed, "Let's follow the previous plan and send an additional 20,000 troops. This way, Ganci will have 50,000 soldiers stationed there. Even if there are any accidents, we can rely on the geographical advantages to hold out for a while longer!"

"Correct!"

Qinpu nodded and said, "The Prime Minister will leave early tomorrow morning, so don't go back and forth, just rest in the palace!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Su Zan was grateful and said, "I have thought about it for a long time, and I still think that the risk of taking the initiative is too great! The safest way is to give up all the land east of the Gema River and withdraw the troops..."

The Gema River is the section of the Qi River within the territory of Xiqu.

In Xiqu, this is not called Qijiang River, but Gema River.

Qin Pu fell silent upon hearing this...