Chapter 465

So he gave Liu Rushi a glance.

Liu Rushi knew that whatever the Embroidered Uniform Guard got involved in was a major affair; it was better for people like her not to listen.

So she urged her maid to quickly clear away the tables and everything else, then hurriedly left, leaving only Su Qiao and the others in the room.

"Speak up. You came to see me this early; I suppose you have made some discoveries or reached some conclusions? Otherwise, you would not be so hurried."

Su Qiao looked at them and asked.

Then he picked up the tea from the side and rinsed his mouth.

Ma Kui quickly clasped his hands and reported, "My lord, following the blueprint you provided, we have roughly surveyed the area. Indeed, behind the main hall of Qilin Temple, we found the entrance to the underground palace. However, the underground palace is not small, and the blueprint shows there are many traps and mechanisms. If we wish to enter, we must make more preparations."

"Hmm, I anticipated this. By the way, Lord Luo, since you have been at Qilin Temple for so long, have you noticed anyone sneaking in?"

Su Qiao nodded, then looked at Luo Luo Yangxing and asked.

Luo Luo Yangxing quickly said, "Yes. Although we have done our utmost, people still keep trying to drill inside. In this past month, nearly a hundred people have gone in, one after another. It seems people from various factions are involved. Very few have been caught; most are death soldiers who committed suicide immediately. Moreover, once they enter Qilin Temple, very few ever come out."

Speaking of this matter, Luo Luo Yangxing's expression did not look very good.

With the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Great Ming official troops standing right here in plain sight, yet so many people with ulterior motives still managed to infiltrate; their crime is simply unforgivable!

"Hmm, this is still the result of your Embroidered Uniform Guard's elite personnel setting up the control. Otherwise, it might have become a sieve."

Su Qiao was not particularly angry, nor was he very disappointed or anything regarding the guard's level of protection.

The people sent by various factions to investigate must surely be quite capable.

Otherwise, they would be purely coming to die.

None of those faction leaders are fools; they have raised those death soldiers for so long and spent vast amounts of silver. How could they possibly let them die in vain?

Therefore, those who managed to sneak in are all elites.

It is just that there are too many traps and mechanisms inside the underground palace; it is easy for them to sneak in, but do not even think about getting out.

"The underground palace will be opened in two days. The Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot, and the official troops from the guard post must guard Qilin Temple well. If anyone sneaks in without my written order, and if anything goes wrong, you will have to explain it to Your Majesty yourselves!"

Su Qiao suddenly spoke with a cold face to Ma Kui and Luo Luo Yangxing.

Luo Luo Yangxing quickly clasped his hands and agreed!

Before coming, Zhu Youjian had specifically reminded him: when Su Qiao arrives, listen entirely to Su Qiao.

Although this order was somewhat unpleasant, he dared not disobey.

Of course, what Su Qiao said was not wrong; the treasures inside the underground palace are valuable items that Yang Guang specifically transported here.

Zhu Youjian had received the news long ago.

One could even say that Zhu Youjian was already looking forward to how much treasure there might be.

Do not think that because the national treasury now has quite a bit of silver, he still feels short of silver.

Compared to the money inside the underground palace, which is his exclusive possession to him, anyone who dares to tamper with it or loses it, Nanbaobu Society will surely find fault.

Luo Luo Yangxing also understood this point, so he agreed very readily.

"Lord Su, rest assured. This humble official will immediately send people to increase the intensity of the search and will not let anyone sneak in!"

"Good!"

"By the way, where is Cao Si? Tell him to come here!"

"Yes!"

Originally, Su Qiao thought that someone who knew so much about traps and mechanisms would be something extraordinary.

As it turned out, he was just an ordinary middle-aged man.

He looked very honest.

If he walked on the street, no one would believe he was a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Cao Si, have you seen the map of the underground palace? What are your thoughts?"

Su Qiao sat in the head position, drinking tea, and asked him.

Cao Si did not hesitate before speaking: "My lord, the underground palace looks quite large, but there are still many mechanisms inside. Therefore, the number of personnel should not be too large, nor too small; three hundred people will be about right. Moreover, they must be primarily people with agile hands and feet and nimble martial skills, as the mechanisms and traps inside need to be destroyed."

Hearing this, Su Qiao nodded; three hundred people is neither too many nor too few.

However, wanting them all to be people with nimble skills requires screening.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard can certainly all qualify.

But the Embroidered Uniform Guard has only a little over a thousand people in total; it is impossible to directly assign three hundred of them to go in entirely.

A portion of the official troops from the guard post must also enter to mutually check and balance each other.

Su Qiao thought for a moment; relying on Luo Luo Yangxing's own ability and character, entrusting it to him is sufficient.

He could just act as a hands-off master.

After all, the main purpose of his trip here was to deliver the underground palace blueprint and to oversee the process of retrieving the treasure, which would then be transported back to the capital.

So Su Qiao directly said to Luo Luo Yangxing: "I leave it to you. You balance it well. I want the results tomorrow!"

"Yes!"

Luo Luo Yangxing did not refuse; he only hoped to complete the task as soon as possible.

Besides, this small matter is easy for him to resolve.

After all, having stayed here for more than half a month, he is almost familiar with everything, and communication is convenient for everyone.

Afterwards, Su Qiao looked at Cao Si again: "Additionally, you have seen the underground palace blueprint. Based on your understanding, it is best to write out an explanation detailing how to dismantle those mechanisms and traps, and hand it to everyone going in, one copy per person! This will also ensure everyone's safety!"

"Yes! This humble one will prepare it immediately upon returning!"

"Good, everyone go!"

After Cao Si and Luo Luo Yangxing both left, Ma Kui waited for Su Qiao's arrangement.

"Your purpose is to keep an eye on that Cao Si. This official feels that something is not quite right about that Cao Si."

Su Qiao couldn't quite say what was wrong with Cao Si.

But seeing him just felt awkward, very awkward indeed!

By now, Su Qiao had encountered all sorts of dangers and traps, big and small.

He trusted his own instincts quite a bit.

Besides, the amount of treasure must be considerable; he didn't want any problems to arise just as they were about to return to the capital.

Ma Kui and the others always did whatever Su Qiao told them; they basically never questioned him or asked unnecessary questions.

Hearing Su Qiao's words, he promptly agreed: "Rest assured, Mr. Su. This subordinate will immediately send someone to keep a close watch on him, and will also secretly dispatch others to investigate his situation."

"Hmm, don't draw anyone else's attention. If Luo Yangxing discovers it, let him come find me!"

"Yes!"

Only after everyone had left did Liu Rushi enter, carrying a fruit platter.

"Husband, seeing that you've sent them all away, I find myself unable to help you at all. I truly feel ashamed!"

Liu Rushi said this to Su Qiao, somewhat embarrassed.

Hearing this, Su Qiao shook his head and said, "What are you talking about? Haven't you arranged my meals and daily life? Without your care, how could things be so easy? But if you really want to do something, it's quite simple."

321, a treasure worth one hundred million taels?

"Ah, what can I do?"

Liu Rushi asked, her eyes wide and her expression bewildered.

Su Qiao smiled and said, "Actually, there's quite a bit you can do. Tomorrow, people will be sent into the underground palace. When it comes to excavating the treasure and such, quite a few tools will definitely be needed. You can arrange these matters, check for gaps, and see what is required."

Hearing this, Liu Rushi's eyes lit up. This matter was neither big nor small; it seemed like something she could indeed do.

She wouldn't even need to tire herself out; if she found something missing, she would only need to notify Sun Youxu and the others to prepare it.

So Liu Rushi nodded very excitedly and said, "Alright, leave this matter to me!"

Having said that, she no longer paid attention to Su Qiao and, taking her maid Qing'er with her, left cheerfully.

After the preparations were complete, everyone rested for a night to regain their strength.

The next morning, everyone gathered at the entrance to the underground palace of Qilin Temple.

"Someone come!"

"My lord!"

Sun Youxu hurried forward.

"Everyone is nearly ready. Let's enter the underground palace immediately, and be careful!"