Everyone nodded, but the next second, they all frowned.
The narrow valley is a sheer cliff, with no way to escape!
It can be said to be the most suitable ambush spot on the route to the disaster area!
But right now, Zhang Tang has already escaped from there!
For a moment, the men frowned and sighed repeatedly. But just then, Tan Wu, the Minister of Revenue, suddenly slapped his forehead and exclaimed with delight, "Prime Minister! I may have a solution!"
"Oh? Please speak, Lord Tan."
Qiu Beiming's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked.
Everyone looked at Tan Wu, hoping he could come up with a good idea.
"My father is about to return to his hometown in glory. The capital is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the only way to leave the capital has always been through the valley of Crow Ridge."
Tan Wu stroked his beard and spoke slowly.
"Crow Ridge?"
Everyone couldn't help but ponder this, while also waiting for him to continue.
Tan Wu took a sip of fragrant tea and continued to sneer, "My father is like this, and Zhang Tang is no exception if he wants to leave the capital. In this way, we can have assassins ambush my father's caravan when he retires and returns to his hometown, so that they can also pass through Crow Ridge openly."
"We can wait until Zhang Tang is resting at the post station, then sneak in and kill him! We can also steal the disaster relief funds while we're at it! Afterwards, we can say it was bandits who robbed and murdered him!"
Upon hearing this, everyone showed a hint of joy.
This plan is ingenious, with each step carefully planned and executed!
Even Qiu Beiming couldn't help but clap his hands in praise: "This can be considered a good plan!"
After a moment's thought, Sima Lie immediately cast an approving glance at Tan Wu and praised him:
"As expected of my Minister of Revenue! Your words are spot on. We will follow Lord Tan's advice. If this succeeds, Lord Tan will deserve the greatest credit!"
"Thank you, Prime Minister!"
Upon hearing Sima Lie's praise, Tan Wu was filled with excitement and bowed repeatedly in gratitude.
However, after praising him, Sima Lie turned his attention elsewhere.
"Ma Shangtao, I'm entrusting this matter to you. Make sure you seize this opportunity and leave Zhang Tang's life behind at the post station!"
He looked at Ma Shangtao, a vicious smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Yes, Prime Minister."
Ma Shangtao dared not delay any longer and hurriedly and respectfully accepted the order.
He immediately turned and left the hall, heading back to his residence to arrange the matter.
This time, Ma Shangtao spared no expense, summoning his ten most elite assassins with a wave of his hand.
When these people arrived in the courtyard, they all exuded a murderous aura, with fierce eyes, bulging muscles, and faces covered with scars, making them look quite frightening.
Ma Shangtao watched this scene with satisfaction, then gave the entire plan to the group of assassins. After speaking, he clenched his iron fist and said with a vicious smile, "This time, you must kill Zhang Tang with your own hands. Do you all hear me?"
His tone was icy, carrying a strong warning and threat.
But just then, a disdainful snort suddenly rang out!
"Lord Ma, Zhang Tang is nothing to us ten brothers, why would we need to take action against him?"
The person who spoke was a man with a scarred face.
His name is Po Jun, and he is an extremely war-loving and bloodthirsty fellow!
The methods were extremely cruel!
Back then, Zhang Tang's disciple Li Fu impeached Sima Lie, and Ma Shangtao was ordered to send Po Jun to eliminate him!
That very night, the entire Li family was slaughtered!
Thirty-two corpses were all neatly hung on the front door! Even Li Fugang's three-month-old daughter was thrown to her death!
This incident shocked the court and the public, and from then on, no one dared to impeach Sima Lie!
At this moment, a vicious glint flashed across Po Jun's face, and he said disdainfully, "I alone can kill that old dog Zhang Tang!"
When he said this, no one thought he was exaggerating.
The reason is simple: he has the right to say that.
When he takes action, he always kills his enemy with a single blow, rarely dragging things out!
However, faced with his arrogance, Ma Shangtao reprimanded him: "Do not underestimate the enemy. Zhang Tang is cunning and treacherous. In order to ensure a fatal blow, you must be extra careful!"
"Yes, ma'am."
After hearing Ma Shangtao's words, Po Jun and the other assassins frowned, but still respectfully clasped their fists in greeting.
Seeing this, Ma Shangtao was finally satisfied.
Next, he secretly arranged for all these assassins to be placed among the entourage of Tan Wu's father, Tan Qian, who had retired to his hometown.
...
Zhang Tang was unaware of all this.
Their disaster relief team continued to move forward. After passing through the narrow valley, the team was relatively stable, and at least for the time being, they did not encounter any problems.
But the next morning, Da Hu accidentally discovered that another group of people had followed behind the army!
Da Hu keenly sensed something was wrong and immediately beckoned to one of his subordinates.
"Go over there secretly and find out who these people are."
Da Hu gave the order, and then his subordinate immediately approached silently, intending to investigate.
Soon after, Da Hu received a message: "Commander, that group of people are Tan Wu's father, Tan Qian's men. Tan Qian is preparing to retire and return to his hometown. This is their convoy, and they happen to be going the same way as us."
Upon hearing this, Da Hu frowned slightly.
"Retiring to his hometown? What a coincidence!"
Da Hu frowned, cursing his bad luck inwardly.
They were originally on the opposite side from Tan Wu.
And this is such a coincidence!
At this critical juncture, even the slightest disturbance would make Da Hu wary.
"You all continue to monitor, I'm going to report to the master."
After thinking for a moment, Da Hu decided to report the news to Zhang Tang first.
He quickly went to Zhang Tang's carriage and reported what he had just seen.
Zhang Tang opened the carriage curtain, pondered for a moment, and then laughed, "That's normal. That old fellow has indeed reached the age of retiring to his hometown. Besides, the capital is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there is only one road leading to Luoyang."
"But sir..."
Da Hu hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped himself.
"Just say what you have to say."
Zhang Tang said with a smile.
"This Tan Qian isn't a good person, and this is too much of a coincidence... I'm afraid..."
Big Tiger looked wary and stammered.
"oh?"
Zhang Tang raised an eyebrow, realizing this possibility as well.
As the saying goes, one should not have the heart to harm others, but one must have the heart to guard against others.
They are currently conducting disaster relief, and regardless of the other party's true intentions, they should be vigilant, otherwise, they may easily make mistakes.
After all, there are indeed people who want him dead at all times.
Zhang Tang was hesitating, but Da Hu couldn't hesitate any longer.
After all, he had to ensure the other party's safety. So, Da Hu gritted his teeth and said coldly, "Master, why don't we strike first and have someone disguise themselves as bandits and kill them first? That way, we can guarantee absolute safety."
Da Hu was already impatient and wished he could send men to wipe out the enemy right now.
"inappropriate!"
Unexpectedly, Zhang Tang flatly rejected Da Hu's suggestion as soon as it was made.
"Sir! Please don't be too lenient!"
Da Hu anxiously advised, "I think they're coming for us; they definitely have ill intentions."
Zhang Tang slowly shook his head and squinted, saying, "I am not merciful!"
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