Chapter 241: Kill!
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The tension in the Machinery Department lightened slightly after Wang Xuan’s words.
Xiao Ming said, “You still have the nerve to speak? If it weren’t for Wang Xuan this time, I would’ve had your head.”
Li San lowered his head in shame.
Wang Xuan added, “Your Highness, Commander Li’s arrangements were already very thorough. It’s just that King Zhao’s men were one step ahead. Their carrier pigeon messaging system is incredibly difficult to detect. That’s how they managed to pass orders without a trace.”
“No need to defend me. I lost this round—because my skills aren’t up to par. I accept whatever punishment is due,” Li San said calmly.
Xiao Ming glanced at him. “At least you’re self-aware. The two of you—one in charge of internal matters, the other external—are my left and right hands, my eyes and ears. Spies in Qingzhou are increasing by the day, but I cannot afford to restrict trade because of it. Therefore, the responsibility of countering espionage lies squarely with you both. You must share intelligence with one another without reservation.”
“Yes, Your Highness,” the two responded in unison.
Xiao Ming continued, “Also, what I’ve taught you both—don’t keep it to yourselves. Pass it on to every Secret Guard. Only by cultivating new talent can we avoid another failure like today.”
They nodded again, more earnestly this time.
After addressing them, Xiao Ming followed Wang Xuan to the southern district. According to Wang Xuan, the carriage had been intercepted near the South Gate.
Zhao Yuanliang had likely hoped to use his identity to smuggle Zhang Liu out of the city.