The cook accompanying the army quickly prepared lunch, and Shi Lu handed it to Ye Chuyan with a bowl of noodle soup.
Ye Chuyan took the bowl without politeness and sat on the floor facing Shi Lu.
These days, both of them are used to this way of getting along and living.
When Shi Lu saw that Ye Chuyan was eating very gracefully and sweating slightly on his forehead, he couldn't help but feel a little absent-minded.
Although she sat like a man, she was not rude at all and had a wanton and free temperament.
These days, he finally got to know the real Ye Chuyan.
It turns out that Ye Chuyan, who was born in a noble family, did not mind being dirty and smelly. He ate and lived with the soldiers. When he met refugees, he could put down his identity and cook porridge and rice for them.
She is not at all the kind of pretentious lady who doesn't like the fireworks of the world, but a woman of flesh and blood, affection and justice.
He really didn't understand how the King of Qing was willing to let such a strange woman out?
If it were his wife, he would definitely hide her so tightly that no one would know.
"Master Shi?" Ye Chuyan felt that Shi Lu was getting more and more strange recently, and he was often in a daze for no reason.
Shi Lu came back to his senses, cleared his throat, and said with a serious face:
"On the way, we had everything go smoothly when we let the soldiers infiltrate the bandits' den. Only this Tianlang Village was discovered after several waves of people were sent there. The Tianlang Village is a hard bone, and it is not easy to break it down. Be prepared for a protracted battle.”
Ye Chuyan put down the bowl in his hand, took out the map, and pointed to the Pengyun Mountain Road on the map;
"This is the nest of Tianlang Village. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If you can't sneak inside, it will be very difficult to attack by force. I don't want to fight a protracted war, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. I want a quick victory."
Shilu was a little confused.
"We know very little about Tianlang Village and have no idea what's going on inside. How can we solve it quickly?"
The book on suppressing bandits that Pei Xiuyan gave him clearly described other bandit dens, but Tianlang Village was left unclear.
Ye Chuyan stood up, full of pride, put her hands behind her back and said:
"I want to personally sneak into the Tianlang Stronghold and understand all the defenses and arrangements inside. You wait for my news outside. When the time comes, we will cooperate internally and externally to take down the Tianlang Stronghold in one fell swoop."
Shilu jumped up as if his feet had been burned, "No!"
Ye Chuyan raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why?"
Shi Lu said categorically: "If you have any shortcomings, I can't explain it to the King of Qing. I will be responsible for sneaking into Tianlang Village!"
He couldn't say that he was worried about Ye Chuyan.
Ye Chuyan chuckled from his chest.
"Master Shi, I know you are very skilled. But among the elite soldiers and generals we have sent out these days, which one is not highly skilled in martial arts? Haven't they all been captured by the people from Tianlang Village? If Tianlang Village has no skills, why are they here? It has been occupied for more than ten years.”
Shi Lu's face felt a little hot. He thought he was very skilled, but now he realized that he was not as good as Ye Chuyan. It was indeed not easy to sneak into Tianlang Village.
He took a breath and said with a straight face: "How can you guarantee that you can successfully sneak in? As you said, among the elite soldiers and generals we have sent out these days, which one is not highly skilled in martial arts?"
Hearing this, Ye Chuyan replied decisively: "Of course I can guarantee it, because I am a woman."
Ye Chuyan then revealed all his plans.
She would pretend to be a concubine who came to Beijing to serve her master, and pretended to pass by the foot of Tianlangzhai Mountain inadvertently. The bandits would definitely take advantage of her and take her up the mountain.
After Shi Lu heard this, his expression changed again and again, and he couldn't help asking loudly: "You mean to let the bandits from Tianlang Village take the initiative to capture you?"
"Master Shi, does he have a better way?"
Shi Lu was silent and had to admit that Ye Chuyan's plan was very thorough.
Only an appearance like hers can make those bandits take notice, and only this way can she avoid being suspected by the bandits in Tianlang Village.
"But, I heard that the head of Tianlang Village is inhumane. I'm worried..."
I heard that the leader of Tianlang Village, Tianlang, was ruthless and daring. He didn't dare to think about what he would do if Ye Chuyan was really bullied by the boss.
Ye Chuyan saw through Shi Lu's worries and comforted him: "You don't have to worry about me being bullied. If I don't have the ability to protect myself, how can I dare to make this decision?"
Before she came, Pei Xiuyan gave her several hidden weapons, and Bai Zhi gave her a lot of pills, including those for detoxification, healing, and strengthening physical strength.
She believed that as long as her identity was not revealed, she would be able to get around it.
Shi Lu was blocked by Ye Chuyan's words and had no way out. Finally, he reluctantly said one word from between his teeth: "Okay!"
After convincing Shi Lu, Ye Chuyan began to discuss detailed plans with him, as well as how to cooperate internally and externally and exchange information.
Shi Lu proposed to let Zhang Jing pretend to be a coachman.
Because this matter must be kept strictly confidential and cannot be known to others, Zhang Jing is the deputy general with the highest position and is the most suitable.
When everything was agreed upon, Zhang Jing happened to come back with the explorers.
He stepped forward, cupped his hands and said: "Princess, Master Shi. I took people to check both sides of the canyon and the twenty miles ahead. There was no ambush. However, this place is close to Tianlang Village, and there are no people nearby."
Shi Lu and Ye Chuyan looked at each other. The result was almost as expected. Generally, places near the bandits' dens were deserted.
Shi Lu pulled Zhang Jing aside and murmured a few words in a low voice. Zhang Jing's face was a little surprised at first, then enthusiasm flashed in his eyes, and finally he nodded solemnly.
I couldn't help but feel secretly happy, the opportunity had come!
After lunch, the soldiers reorganized and set off again. After twenty miles of the canyon, Shilu asked to camp on the same spot.
He said that Tianlang Village was very difficult to attack. It was too hard for everyone to suppress the bandits all the way. They should rest in place for a few days and then try to capture Tianlang Village in one fell swoop.
The soldiers cheered and started to set up camp happily.
However, Ye Chuyan took this opportunity to change into a scarlet brocade outfit, put away the murderous aura she had recently honed on her body, put on a charming make-up, and looked like a concubine of a wealthy family. She looked so charming and charming. My heart is itching.
Zhang Jing changed into a young boy's clothes, drove the carriage, avoided everyone, and secretly drove Ye Chuyan to the foot of Tianlang Village.
Ye Chuyan looked at Zhang Jing's back in the car and narrowed his eyes slightly.
She knew that Shi Lu recommended Zhang Jing just because he thought it was suitable and had no other meaning, but every time she faced Zhang Jing, she always felt an inexplicable discomfort in her heart.
So after thinking for a moment, he took out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve, poured out three pills and swallowed them.
When they arrived at the foot of Tianlang Village, Ye Chuyan shouted loudly in the carriage: "Stop, I don't feel comfortable."
The voice sounded sweet and high-pitched.
Zhang Jing had no choice but to rein in the carriage and said helplessly: "Master, there is a bandit's nest near here. It has always been uneasy. If you insist, we will find a place to rest after we pass here."
Ye Chuyan opened the curtain, revealing a face that made people panic.
"Zhang Er, I really can't stand it when you travel like this. The master is not taking me to Kyoto to enjoy the blessings. He is clearly asking me to travel with my life to serve him."
As she spoke, she shakily got out of the car, picked up a stone and sat down, with unwillingness, resentment, and a bit of grievance on her face.
These emotions were mixed together and piled on her shy face, making people feel pity for her.
Even Zhang Jing was momentarily panicked.
He hurriedly clenched his palms to steady himself and continued to pretend to be a humble boy.
