novelaction Chapter 219 Meng Tian's Doubts
Chapter 219 Meng Tian's Doubts
Wusui, Qin army camp.
The captain did not stop his investigation. After questioning the guards, he took his soldiers and hurriedly began to gather information.
All five scouts died, there were many suspicious points, and every piece of evidence had huge problems. The soldiers' testimony cast a strange light on the case.
The captain couldn't help but look solemn. If something went wrong in the military camp, this was the most important Pingyang Heavy Armored Army of Qin State, and also the most combat-capable army.
If something really happened, it would probably shake the foundation of the Qin State, and the court would be in turmoil. Even the other six countries would definitely not miss such a good opportunity.
They united again and attacked Qin in an attempt to weaken its power.
If it really happened, I would be to blame.
At this time, Wang Xi appeared in front of Qian Chang, wearing armor, a helmet, snow-white hair, full of energy, and a long sword on his left waist.
Wang Xi stopped the captain who was in a hurry and asked, "What are you doing in such a hurry?"
When the captain saw that it was General Wang Xi, he immediately clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "Greetings, General. Today, I checked the roster and inquired about all the guards. I found that the cause of death of a team of scouts was unusual, so I came here to investigate."
Wang Xi's eyes were sharp as he said, "I already know about this matter. I also find it very strange. I have sent people to investigate."
The captain continued to report: "General, not only are their causes of death unusual, but their death records are also full of doubts."
"Also, I just asked the sentry and learned that the scouts brought back a group of people. After a careful inspection, I found that the group of people was not recorded in the register."
Wang Xi turned around and praised him, "As a captain, you did a good job."
Then he ordered the soldier next to the captain: "You, retreat."
The soldier clasped his fists and replied, “Yes.”
Then he turned and left. What they were discussing was not something he could know.
Wang Xi continued, "Since you have investigated to this extent, I will no longer conceal anything."
"The person who followed the scouts back to the military camp today was none other than the Qin envoy, Lord Li Si."
The chief was startled and asked, "Lord Li Si?"
Qian Chang thought to himself, "Li Si is a man of Prime Minister Lu Buwei, and he is on a diplomatic mission to Han. However, this is not the best route from Han to Xianyang. On the contrary, Wu Sui took a long detour to get here. There must be something fishy going on."
Wang Xi put his hands behind his back and said, "Li Si went on a diplomatic mission to Han and got top-secret intelligence. He passed through Wusui and took a detour back to Xianyang."
"Once the six countries learn of this, it will probably be detrimental to Qin."
It was obvious that Wang Xi lied to the captain, trying to make him believe that Li Si was the only one here, or to guide him in another direction.
Qian Chang clasped his fists and replied, "Yes, I understand."
Wang Xi held the hilt of the sword with his left hand and reminded him, "You are on the frontier, and your job is to fight the enemy. The rest should be handled by me, the general."
Qianchang clasped his fists again and replied, "Yes, General."
However, Qian Chang did not give up his insistence. Half an hour after Wang Xi left, Qian Chang had led his soldiers to the stable.
There are countless horses in the stable, some of them are eating grass, some are resting. The captain strokes the horses' heads. Horses are the most mobile animals among the soldiers.
With horses, there is a possibility of survival. Qian Chang also understands this truth and likes these horses very much.
The captain asked, "Has the number been counted? Is there anything wrong?"
A soldier clasped his fists and reported: "My Lord, the number has been fully counted. The number is exactly the same as the number that went out and returned yesterday. They are all here."
Here only the captain was wearing an iron mask, the moonlight shining on his face only revealing his sharp eyes and stern iron face.
No one knows why this captain wears an iron mask. Is it to make it easier to kill the enemy, or does he not want some people to know his true face, or does he not want others to know who he is?
The captain stopped stroking the horse, frowned, and said, "Exactly?"
The captain thought to himself, "There is indeed something wrong. In this case, the scout team was indeed killed after returning to the barracks."
"But General Wang Xi did not give any explanation as to why he was killed."
The captain asked loudly, "Sima Shaofu, where are the carriages and horses that the scouts brought back at 11:00 a.m. today?"
Sima Shaofu was very confused and replied, "I haven't seen any foreign carriages or horses today."
There was no carriage. Qian Chang's expression became serious again. This matter was becoming more and more strange and complicated.
At this time, a soldier came to the stable, leading a horse, and prepared to leave.
The captain immediately stepped forward and asked, "Why are you moving the horses so late at night?"
The soldier saluted with his fists: "Captain."
The captain frowned again and thought to himself, "It must be Wang Xi's personal soldiers who showed up so late."
The soldier clasped his fists and continued to report: "I am here on the orders of Zuo Shuzhang to deliver an urgent letter out of the camp."
The captain continued to ask: "To whom should the urgent letter be sent?"
The fact that Wang Xi was able to send the letter personally with his personal soldiers, and moreover, in the middle of the night, made Qian Chang realize the seriousness of the matter.
The soldier had no choice but to bring up Wang Xi and said, "This is a secret order from Zuo Shuzhang, and it is not convenient for me to disclose it."
Qian Chang looked stern as he stepped over to the horses, checked their condition, and said, "Although Zuo Shuchang's order is important, the laws of the Qin Empire also have stipulations."
"Once the camp gate is closed, it cannot be opened without permission unless there is a war."
"You should know the consequences of violating the laws of the Qin Dynasty when we are not in a wartime state."
As the captain spoke, he checked the horse's mental state, height, and limb length, and glanced at the horse's hind legs.
The soldier looked panicked. The laws of the Qin Dynasty were very strict. If he really violated them, even Wang Xi would not be able to save him. He hurriedly said, "This letter must be sent to Xianyang. There is no time to delay."
The captain turned his head and said indifferently, "Xianyang?"
The soldier immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing and immediately corrected himself, "No, no, no, I meant that this letter was personally ordered by Zuo Shuchang to be delivered. If Zuo Shuchang blames me, I really cannot afford it."
The captain patted the horse, turned around and walked away slowly, saying meaningfully: "You know horses very well. You picked the fastest horse. This is indeed a very urgent task."
The camp gate opened, and the soldiers rushed out of the gate on their horses, galloping all the way.
The captain's expression froze, and he thought to himself, "To travel to Xianyang, we must have horses that are suitable for long-distance travel, but the horses selected by Wang Xi's personal soldiers have short limbs. This kind of horse has great explosive power, but lacks endurance, and is only suitable for a quick trip and return."
"This is an urgent message. You shouldn't make a mistake in choosing this kind of horse. There must be something wrong here."
The captain waved his hand, and a soldier understood what the captain meant and began to secretly investigate the whereabouts of this personal soldier.