Chapter 322: Already Planned]
Qin Guihong turned around and stared at Xiao Yunshuo fiercely. After a long moment, he took a deep breath and spat fiercely at Qu Wenmin's figure. He whispered, "This bastard got away with it today. One day, I'll chop him into pieces!"
Although he was filled with hatred, he knew that what Xiao Yunshuo said was the truth.
If the gunpowder in this valley is stolen by the Northern Rong, the border guards and the people will suffer.
Xiao Yunshuo turned around and killed a Northern Rong soldier who was about to launch a sneak attack. While fighting with Qin Guihong, he retreated and whispered, "Second brother, the Queen Mother is nearby. After we reunite, tell me everything that has happened over the years. Don't worry, that bastard Qu Wenmin has been secretly communicating with the Northern Rong and is now plotting a rebellion. I will never forgive him!"
Qin Guihong took advantage of Xiao Yunshuo's unpreparedness and took him to the woodshed in the back kitchen.
He quickly moved several bundles of firewood away, revealing a huge rock.
Xiao Yunshuo raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is this... a secret passage?"
Qin Guihong nodded and said, "I discovered it by accident. There's a cave behind this woodshed. I only need to dig a short distance to get through the rock and connect to the cave over there. I hid here in disguise, and since I was in charge of hunting, chopping wood, and cooking, I secretly dug a hole. I had planned to assassinate Qu Wenmin when he came to this valley, and then escape through this secret passage. I didn't expect it to come in handy today."
Qin Guihong explained while moving the boulder away. He then turned around to look at a warehouse opposite the woodshed and asked in a low voice:
"But if we retreat now, what will we do with all this gunpowder? Are we just going to let Qu Wenmin guard it? If it falls into Qu Wenmin's hands, it's probably no better than if it falls into the hands of the Beirong soldiers. I think it would be better to take advantage of the chaos now and light a fire to destroy all the gunpowder and firearms. That way, if we're lucky, maybe we can bury Qu Wenmin's men and the Beirong people together in this valley!"
Xiao Yunshuo shook his head and said, "The sulfur mines here have been completely mined by Qu Wenmin. It would be a shame if all the gunpowder and firearms were destroyed. Don't worry, second brother. I have a plan in mind for this matter. I will never let Qu Wenmin get his way!"
Qin Guihong nodded when he heard this and said, "Your Highness has been resourceful since childhood. I feel relieved when Your Highness says this."
As they were talking, they quickly retreated from the secret passage.
As expected, Qu Wenmin's side quickly gained the upper hand. Seeing that they were defeated, Prince Zhao, coupled with a spy reporting that several groups of Dayu troops were heading there, had no choice but to order a retreat and quickly broke out with the remaining troops.
Seeing the Beirong soldiers retreat, Qu Wenmin did not send anyone to pursue them.
Don't chase a desperate enemy. Besides, he can't turn against Beirong now. Letting the prince of Beirong go is the best option.
His men quickly counted the gunpowder and firearms in the warehouse and reported them one by one. Fortunately, there was no loss.
At this time, a deputy general came over and reported, "General, we have learned that Generals Chen, Li, and Zhao, who are stationed in Xiazhou, Tongzhou, and Taizhou, have sent their personal guards and troops to rush over. They have already entered Yanshan and will be able to reunite with us tomorrow."
After hearing this, Qu Wenmin narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "You've arrived just in time! Where are the Empress, His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince, and the Crown Princess? Why don't you send someone to bring them... over?"
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