Chapter 310 - 250, Levying Grain
In Guyuan City, black ashes danced in the air, as if a black goose feather snow had fallen. Chen Ji crouched low on his saddle, turning his head to avoid the incoming smoke and haze that might get into his eyes.
The Yulin Army chased after him, but no matter how hard they tried, they could not close the distance.
Qi Zhenzhuo, watching Chen Ji ahead, cursed loudly: "Why is he riding so fast, just to show off!"
Li Xuan held the reins tightly, glaring at him: "Keep your mouth shut. Didn’t you just make peace with His Highness? Have you forgotten already?"
Qi Zhenzhuo stiffened his neck and muttered, "I admit he’s a tough guy, but I just can’t stand his attitude. Brother-in-law, by going it alone, isn’t he implying that he thinks we’d slow him down? I don’t believe you can’t see it!"
Li Xuan calmly said, "If you want to be respected, you need to exhibit skills worthy of respect. He rides ahead to clear the path for the Yulin Army, preventing us from falling into an ambush. The most important and dangerous role in the Vanguard Formation is the lead soldier; don’t be ungrateful."
Qi Zhenzhuo disdainfully said, "A third of my Yulin Army are executive officers, does he need to clear the path for us?"
At this moment, Chen Ji ignored the noise behind him, his gaze fixed tightly on both sides of the dirt road.
When the Jing Dynasty spy initiated action as the Yulin Army troops left the Governor’s Mansion, if there was a backup plan, it likely involved ambushing and capturing the Crown Prince during his return journey to coerce the border army, placing them in a dilemma.
If an ambush was to occur, it would surely be in the narrowest part of the inevitable route, Gushi Street!
Now was the moment!