Chapter 173: News received, time to set out and finish them! (Please subscribe and support!)

"Is there any concrete news regarding Wang Ben?"

Ying Mo thought of Wang Ben, who had previously been severely wounded by Xiang Yu.

The news sent back by Faceless was that Wang Ben was severely wounded and missing.

But as of now, it was still not confirmed whether he was dead or alive.

"Wang Ben should still be alive. According to the information from Faceless, Wang Jian likely sent people to protect Wang Ben."

Lu Li speculated.

As for where Wang Ben was now, they had no way of knowing.

"Keep a close watch on Xianyang City for me."

"That man in black from before was definitely not a remnant of Great Chu."

"If my guess is correct, another man in black is definitely hiding within Xianyang City."

"Since Fusu has left Xianyang City, that person will definitely be unable to resist making a move."

A dark glint flashed in Ying Mo's eyes.

Previously, Ying Zheng had feigned a severe injury to lure those two people out.

This indicated that those two definitely wanted to seize control of the Qin State.

Only when the country's heirs disappeared one by one could their plan be realized.

The previous him had already died.

Fusu was likely their next target.

It might not be so easy to strike within Xianyang City; after all, there would always be clues left for people to find.

But it was different outside; there were simply too many accidents that could happen.

Without needing to think, Ying Mo was certain.

Someone must already be acting in the shadows around Fusu.

"Yes."

Lu Li quickly understood Ying Mo's meaning.

When those people harmed the Young Master back then, they might not have been able to find evidence.

But now, if that group dared to strike again, with their strength, they would absolutely not let those people off.

Lu Li wore a grim face as he relayed Ying Mo's orders to Faceless.

Faceless also felt this was an opportunity.

If Fusu were used as bait, it was very likely they could fish out the people behind the scenes.

At this moment, Fusu had no idea that he had long since become a pawn on the board.

Various undercurrents were surging all around him.

Right now, he was sitting in the Prefecture Magistrate's residence with Wang Jian.

"Old General Wang, Young Master Fusu, this time we owe it all to your arrival."

"That group of Great Chu remnants is too insidious and cunning; they actually hid deep in the mountains."

The Prefecture Magistrate said indignantly.

He had also gone along when they previously followed Wang Ben to suppress the Great Chu remnants.

He had also encountered the "Empty City Strategy."

But he had not chosen to enter the mountains with Wang Ben.

Wang Ben knew his intentions, so he hadn't forced the Magistrate to go into the mountains.

Upon learning the news that Wang Ben was severely wounded and missing, the Magistrate's expression became somewhat complicated.

He was merely an official without much of a background; if he offended the Wang Fu, **CHAPTER 388**

his future would likely be bleak.

Upon learning that Old General Wang was also coming to eradicate the Great Chu remnants, the Magistrate's heart became active again.

If he could successfully assist Old General Wang in eradicating that group of Great Chu remnants at this time,

perhaps Young General Wang or Old General Wang would not hold his previous actions against him.

This was the reason why the Magistrate was so enthusiastic when he saw Wang Jian.

"Have they been hiding in the mountains and forests this whole time, never coming out?"

Wang Jian asked.

"Never once. I sent people to keep watch outside."

The Magistrate was exceptionally certain.

In order to leave a good impression on Old General Wang, he naturally dared not be sloppy about these matters.

"Report!"

A loud voice rang out from outside the door.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the voice outside.

"Can't you see I'm entertaining guests?"

The Magistrate's expression was somewhat unpleasant.

But he still stood up and walked out, wanting to see what had happened.

Fusu and Wang Jian remained calmly seated, waiting for the Magistrate to return.

Although their status was much higher than the Magistrate's, it was not appropriate for them to interfere in other people's affairs.

Outside the door.

"My lord Magistrate, an urgent letter has arrived from the Taiyuan Commandery Magistrate."

A messenger knelt on the ground, speaking to the Magistrate while handing over a letter.

The Magistrate raised an eyebrow.

There was a mountain range between him and Taiyuan Commandery.

Usually, there was very little contact between them.

He couldn't figure out why that Magistrate would send him a letter.

Opening the letter, the Magistrate's eyes widened the moment he saw the contents.

This,

how could this be!

Hadn't that group been cowering in the mountains, unwilling to appear?

Why would they choose to come out of the mountains?

"Old General Wang, it's a disaster; that group of Great Chu remnants has actually entered Taiyuan Commandery."

The Magistrate had no heart to think about anything else now; he only wanted to report this news to Wang Jian as quickly as possible.

Wang Jian, who had been drinking tea, set his teacup down heavily on the table upon hearing the news.

He had been able to chat so leisurely with the Magistrate here

precisely because those Great Chu remnants were still hiding deep in the mountains, not daring to come out.

Yet he hadn't expected this group of Great Chu remnants to enter Taiyuan Commandery directly.

"Do they know I've arrived?"

This thought immediately surfaced in the depths of Wang Jian's mind.

Otherwise, why would the Great Chu remnants, who had been hiding deep in the mountains, appear in Taiyuan Commandery on the very day he arrived in Shang Commandery?

"That's impossible. Old General Wang, you came straight here after receiving the order; the time spent on the journey is simply not enough for anyone to send word to these Great Chu remnants."

"Moreover, since there are people from the Magistrate watching here, it means absolutely no one has entered the mountains."

"So it's unlikely that this group of Great Chu remnants knows the news of your arrival, Old General Wang."

Fusu spoke up from the side, his face carrying a trace of seriousness.

To make good time, they had only rested for half the night during this journey.

If someone really wanted to pass the news to the Great Chu remnants, they would have had to travel even faster than them.

But it was simply impossible for them to have passed the news to the Great Chu remnants a day earlier than them.

"Regardless, since this group of Great Chu remnants has left the mountains, it is a good thing for us."

"Prepare the troops; we leave for Taiyuan Commandery immediately."

Wang Jian set down his teacup; he was in no mood to stay here any longer.

Fusu also realized the urgency of the situation and followed Wang Jian out.

A flash of helplessness crossed the Magistrate's eyes.

He had originally wanted to curry favor with Old General Wang and Young Master Fusu.

But he hadn't expected that his flattery would backfire.

The Great Chu remnants had actually run off to Taiyuan Commandery right under his nose.

And he had only learned of this situation through the news sent from Taiyuan Commandery.

If not for this letter from the Taiyuan Commandery Magistrate, he would have likely led Old General Wang Jian to search the mountains in vain.

Thinking of coming up empty-handed, the Magistrate couldn't help but shiver. **CHAPTER 389**

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