Chapter 307: What good ideas do you have?
Chen Fenghe shook her head and said, "That's not what I'm worried about. Your Excellency's meeting with Qu Wenmin's people didn't seem very successful, did it?"
Although the man's eyes were always indifferent, Chen Fenghe was still keenly aware of his anger.
A flash of surprise flashed in the man's eyes, but he must have been accustomed to Chen Fenghe's observation skills. He turned around and said, "The Crown Princess is still as sharp as ever. Yes, it is indeed... not very pleasant."
Chen Fenghe continued, "Your Excellency only left my mother behind to use as a bargaining chip in your negotiations with Qu Wenmin, right? I think it would be better if the Ninth Prince and I stayed as well. Perhaps I could be of some help."
The man became interested and chuckled twice, then asked, "Oh? How can the Crown Princess help me?"
Chen Fenghe said, "Your Excellency and Qu Wenmin are having a falling out. If I'm not mistaken, it's probably because of the gold mine, right?"
The man's eyes were filled with more surprise than before, but he quickly figured it out and said with a smile, "I was confused. That time, the Crown Princess turned the tide at the gold mine, forcing Qu Wenmin's men to let you go. I was truly amazed. I didn't expect that even after carefully changing my mask, the Crown Princess would still recognize me. Could it be that the Crown Princess fell in love with me at first sight? I am truly honored."
Chen Fenghe looked at him and didn't respond to his words. Instead, she said, "What if I say I have a way to help you get the gold?"
The man raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Princess, do you think I have no confidence in you? Do you think I can't get the gold back on my own?"
Chen Fenghe shook his head and said, "Your Excellency has brought with you a number of Northern Rong soldiers, and they all seem to be skilled fighters. If you were to go head-to-head with Qu Wenmin, you would naturally have a certain chance of winning. But there's an old saying in Dayu: always plan for a rainy day. Even if you gain the upper hand and seize the gold, your men will inevitably suffer some casualties. Also, don't forget, this is Dayu territory. Qu Wenmin holds military power and can mobilize a large army to encircle and suppress them at any time. Do you think you can safely escort the gold back to Northern Rong with your remaining men?"
The man couldn't help but frown when he heard her say that.
Naturally, he also took these things into consideration.
Of course, he couldn't think of a better way for the time being.
He looked at Chen Fenghe and asked, "Does the Crown Princess have any good ideas?"
Chen Fenghe said, "First of all, the best way is to capture the leader first. We should capture Qu Wenmin and use him as a threat, and then retreat all the way back to Beirong."
The man hummed softly. This was the best solution he could think of.
"But I'm afraid this isn't enough assurance..." Chen Fenghe continued, "Even if Qu Wenmin is captured, he's only a general. The exiles had just passed through Dingzhou City. At the time, Dayu's Second Prince, Xiao Yuncong, was already in the city. Although rumors later circulated that he had returned to the capital, he must have been quite close. Furthermore, Qu Wenmin's army likely had spies. If news of Qu Wenmin's capture got out, the Second Prince could have immediately returned, seized control of the army, and directly surrounded you. By then, your situation would have been no different from what you're facing now, wouldn't it?"
The man raised an eyebrow.
Naturally, he had heard the news that Second Prince Dayu had been in Dingzhou City.
Shen Fenghe's analysis is not without reason.
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