In the carriage.
"Although Zhao Xuemin's plan was very successful, he may not have thought that he would trap himself in Shiliang City. Li Qian, you are still more skilled." Mrs. Xiao couldn't help but sigh.
Li Qian chuckled and said, "Do you think Madam Xiao will listen to me and withdraw everyone?"
"It's a bit hard to say. Even if he can withdraw, he will still be feigning withdrawal." Mrs. Xiao said.
"Oh? Why does Madam Xiao think he will feign retreat?" Li Qian asked with a smile.
"Zhao Xuemin has been planning for so long, do you think he would be willing to give up Shiliang City?" Madam Xiao said.
Li Qian smiled and said, "Ms. Xiao's analysis makes sense, but I don't know if Mrs. Xiao can really make those people evacuate."
"Li Qian, are you asking me?" Madam Xiao glared at Li Qian, "Do you think I can give you an answer to this kind of question?"
"As the head of Hengshui Thirteenth Ward, Mrs. Xiao will definitely be able to find a solution, so I would like to ask Mrs. Xiao to give me some advice." Li Qian held her fists and asked seriously.
"Li Qian, can't you guard against them? Are you still worried that they will really break through the city gate?" Madam Xiao said.
"After all, Shiliang City is empty of guards. Although the heavy crossbows and catapults on the city wall can deter them, it can only be temporary. As long as they go all out and launch a fierce attack, we won't be able to hold on for long." Li Qian sighed. .
"You just said that if Zhao Xuemin wants to withdraw, he will only let those people pretend to withdraw. Wait until he sees the right time to launch an attack. By then, Shiliang City will really be difficult to defend."
Madam Xiao pondered for a moment, "Although I am the head of Hengshui Thirteenth Ward, you have also seen that I have no right to participate in such a thing, so how can I make them listen to me."
"Of course I don't want Madam Xiao to ask them to evacuate directly. It's true that they won't listen to you, but there are always ways. Madam Xiao can think more about it," Li Qian said.
"What can be done? Unless something major happens at Hengshui Thirteenth Dock at this time." Mrs. Xiao said, "They have to withdraw to Hengshui Thirteenth Dock."
Li Qian immediately smiled, "Ms. Xiao also said there is no way, isn't this the way?"
"Li Qian, but what else can happen to Hengshui Thirteenth Dock? Attacking Shiliang City is already a major event for Hengshui Thirteenth Dock." Mrs. Xiao shook her head and said, "So this is not a solution, it is not feasible."
"If nothing big happened, why can't something big happen? I think this method is very feasible!" Li Qian said with a smile.
"Li Qian, what are you planning to do?" Looking at Li Qian's smiling face, Madam Xiao felt like her hair was standing on end.
"Didn't Madam Xiao lose a son from the prefect before? Now, how about I compensate you for a son from the Duke's Palace?" Li Qian said with a smile, "However, I have to trouble Madam Xiao to bring this son from the Duke's Palace back to you Hengshui Ten Only Sanwu will do."
Madam Xiao frowned immediately, "No, Li Qian, you are asking me to do something detrimental to Hengshui Thirteenth Wu."
After all, bringing a young master from the Duke's Palace back to Hengshui Thirteenth Dock would bring more than ordinary trouble.
"Ms. Xiao is still thinking about Hengshui Thirteenth Ward. They don't seem to regard you as one of their own." Li Qian touched his nose and said, "You are thinking about them, have they ever thought about you?"
"Li Qian, you don't need to say anymore. I will not agree to this matter. Even if I don't agree with what Zhao Xuemin is doing now, I will always be a member of Hengshui Thirteenth Ward, and I will not harm Hengshui Thirteenth Ward. , I won’t do it!” Mrs. Xiao said firmly.
"Forget it, just pretend I didn't say anything." Li Qian sighed and said nothing more.
"Li Qian, aren't you the best solution? If you think about it again, you might be able to think of a better solution." Madam Xiao glanced at him and couldn't help but say.
"There is no other way. We can only hold on one day at a time and wait and see when the court will send troops." Li Qian said with a helpless look while lying down.
Madam Xiao fell silent.
After a long time, he said, "Li Qian, there is actually another way."
Li Qian immediately sat up straight, "What can I do?"
"Promise Zhao Xuemin to join us. Didn't he say that he would give up his position as helmsman to you? If you say a word then, all the problems will be solved naturally." Madam Xiao said.
"I thought Madam Xiao had come up with some good idea. Do you believe what Zhao Xuemin said?" Li Qian shook his head, "Isn't Madam Xiao not giving up on me yet? She also wanted to use this method to persuade me to join you Hengshui Ten Sanwu?"
"Li Qian, this is the best way at the moment. Why can't you think about it?"
