Chapter 929

The convoy that had arrived at Jiuyuan Commandery alongside Gai Nie was placed under strict guard. The guards, without exception, were the elite of the elite, and if one observed closely, they would find that many mysterious individuals were mixed among them.

These people were all from the Shadow Secret Guard.

Although it was Gai Nie who was escorting the three-piece cavalry set this time, and Gai Nie was the master of the Shadow Secret Guard, no one had said that one could not use members of the Shadow Secret Guard to assist.

As for why the people of the Luo Wang were not used?

When it came down to it, it was because the people of the Luo Wang could not be trusted.

Back when Zhao Gao was removed from his position as the master of the Luo Wang, many disturbances had erupted within the organization. Did Ying Zheng really not know about this? The reason he did not settle scores later was, after all, because he had already seized Zhao Gao's position as the master of the Luo Wang. Furthermore, he had only used some minor tricks and had not caused greater destruction, and since the man had indeed rendered many meritorious services in the past, he had spared him.

But in reality, ever since then, Ying Zheng had lost all patience with Zhao Gao.

If Zhao Gao worked conscientiously and diligently in Jiuyuan Commandery, Ying Zheng could refrain from settling scores with him; if he still harbored treacherous intentions, Ying Zheng would not let him off lightly.

This time, the situation of the war in Jiuyuan Commandery was crystal clear to those in Xianyang. Even Li Mu had deduced that someone had leaked information; how could those on the Xianyang side not have deduced this as well?

Since they had already deduced this, and Ying Zheng had placed his hopes on the three-piece cavalry set created by Su Xuan, intending to use them to annihilate the Xiongnu in one battle, how could he possibly let the already problematic Luo Wang escort these items?

It was also because those escorting these items were mostly from the Shadow Secret Guard that Zhao Gao's people were unable to discern the truth of the situation.

When it came down to it, he was, after all, no longer the master of the Luo Wang. Even though he had operated within the Luo Wang for many years and had many people he could use, the majority of these people had been purged during the initial turmoil. Although there were still some who were hidden extremely deep, Zhao Gao had to keep them for a more important time, not now.

Although the people escorting these items were from the Shadow Secret Guard and he could not obtain first-hand information, it did not matter. One had to know that this was Jiuyuan City; he had operated here for many years and had also cultivated many usable people.

The night was deep, and many people dressed in tight-fitting clothes kept a strict watch beside the convoy. It appeared there was no slackening, but in the end, they still allowed someone in the shadows to find a single lapse.

A person dressed in night-traveling clothes quickly snuck in, then directly took some things from the carriage. Without even having time to observe what the items were, he fled rapidly.

He thought he had succeeded and that there was no chance of failure.

Yet he did not know that after he took these things away, a figure quietly appeared.

He was... Gai Nie!

No one had expected that Gai Nie, as the master of the Luo Wang, would actually personally stand guard over these items.

But if one delved into Gai Nie's personality, one would find this not strange.

Although Gai Nie was the master of the Luo Wang, his personality was more like that of an ascetic. Wealth and power were to him like clouds and smoke. He did not covet enjoyment, and in the past, he had always silently guarded Ying Zheng's side as his chief bodyguard.

Now, after arriving in Jiuyuan Commandery, knowing that some people here were problematic, he naturally would not be negligent.

To prevent accidents, he chose to personally guard these items.

However, unexpectedly, although he had clearly discovered someone sneaking in to steal things earlier, he did not come forward to stop them immediately.

Thoughts flashed through Gai Nie's mind, and with a single order, someone soon brought Meng Tian.

Li Mu followed quietly by Meng Tian's side.

"Mr. Gai!"

Meng Tian greeted Gai Nie, very curious about the purpose of Gai Nie calling him here.

Gai Nie spoke bluntly, "Someone came here earlier and stole the saddles, stirrups, and horseshoes!"

"What?"

Hearing this, Meng Tian's expression suddenly tightened.

They had already verified the function of these items earlier. If used properly, they could serve as a trump card, greatly enhancing the strength of the Qin cavalry and subsequently crushing the Xiongnu. But before using these items, they had one more thing to do, which was to root out the spy hidden on their side. Otherwise, although these items had miraculous effects, their construction was simple; if leaked by a spy in advance, it was inevitable that the Xiongnu side would imitate them.

As a result, before they could even root out the spy, an accident had already occurred.

This made Meng Tian somewhat shocked and somewhat angry.

Gai Nie saw Meng Tian's anger and comforted him, "General Meng, do not worry. Everything is under control."

Meng Tian heard the meaning in these words and immediately looked at Gai Nie with a meaningful gaze.

Inside the Commandery Governor's Mansion.

Although it was already night, Zhao Gao did not sleep.

In a quiet room, he looked quietly at the person before him, "Are you sure you weren't discovered?"

"My lord, rest assured, I am certain that no one discovered my tracks!"

Only then did Zhao Gao nod with peace of mind, and then he looked at the items stolen by the person before him.

After seeing these items clearly, Zhao Gao was stunned.