"But..."
"Enough of 'buts'. Time is precious. Take these letters and deliver them immediately. I've written the recipients' names on the envelopes!"
Han Mo said as he handed all the envelopes in his hand to Jiang Yan.
"Yes!"
After Jiang Yan left, Han Mo lost the mood to sleep. Looking at the dark night sky outside the window, even he started to feel a little nervous at this moment.
He had indeed made many arrangements and left many contingencies, but he never expected this old scoundrel Wang Xiang to strike so ruthlessly and accurately this time.
This incident also made Han Mo deeply realize that even when dealing with a rabbit, one must go all out.
It was also fortunate that Jiang Yan, worried about his safety, had sneaked in amidst the chaos tonight.
Otherwise, he might have suffered a significant loss this time.
"Sir, this is a letter from your son-in-law!"
Returning to the posthouse, Jiang Yan quickly handed the envelope in his hand to Shao Bowen.
"You went to see him?"
"Yes!"
Facing Shao Bowen, Jiang Yan did not hide anything and nodded straightforwardly.
"Let me read the letter first!"
The moment Shao Bowen saw Jiang Yan take out the envelope, his heart sank.
Since Han Mo had written to him, it meant that Han Mo's previous plan must have encountered some oversight.
"You go deliver the remaining letters first, and then come back!"
After reading the contents of the letter, Shao Bowen's expression became even more grave.
"Yes!"
"Sir, did something happen to my elder brother?"
Seeing Shao Bowen's furrowed brow, Han Shizhong quickly asked in a low voice.
"There is indeed a thorny matter that requires your attention now. I'm just not sure if you have the courage..."
After a moment of hesitation, Shao Bowen looked at Han Shizhong again.
"My elder brother has shown me immense kindness, no less than that of a blood brother. Please, sir, just give me your orders!"
Upon hearing this, Han Shizhong replied without a second thought.
"Wang is coming aggressively this time. According to the master's deduction, the first thing this fellow will do if he intends to make a move is to force Li Yueyang and the others to submit!"
"Sir, just tell me what to do!"
"Good! You will go to the military camp outside the city now. General Wang will provide you with a hundred elite soldiers. Then, regardless of what excuse you find, burn down the archive of the prefecture office with fire!"
Although they were in the posthouse, Shao Bowen whispered into Han Shizhong's ear in a low voice.
"Don't worry, sir, I'll go now!"
"Remember, act swiftly. Burn it clean before Xin Xingzong can react. Not a single piece of paper inside must leak out!"
"Yes!"
If Han Mo could find clues from those documents, who could guarantee that Wang Xiang couldn't?
Only by burning these things would Li Yueyang and the others be determined to follow Han Mo!
As long as Li Yueyang and the others remained inactive, and Wang Bing did not act, Wang Xiang, no matter how capable he was, would not be able to turn the heavens upside down in Mingzhou!
"Lord Li, so much time has passed, and you still haven't made up your mind? I don't have much patience. If you have nothing to say tonight, then tomorrow morning, I will have to personally investigate the treasury of Mingzhou!"
In Wang Xiang's study, looking at Li Yueyang, who remained silent, Wang Xiang's expression grew increasingly displeased.
He had initially thought that a little intimidation would make this fellow defect.
But he never expected that after more than an hour, this kid still hadn't revealed any useful information.
"Lord Wang, I don't know what you mean by that?"
Although Li Yueyang was constantly weighing the pros and cons in his heart, he dared not act rashly at this moment, remembering Han Mo's words from today.
Although on the surface, Wang Xiang seemed to have the upper hand, there was a voice in his heart constantly telling him that this kid Han Mo was not someone to be trifled with.
"You don't understand? Then continue to ponder. This official has plenty of time tonight!"
Wang Xiang himself knew that to bring down Han Mo, he had to win over Li Yueyang, as he was the prefect of Mingzhou.
"My Lord, something bad has happened! There's a fire at the prefecture office!"
"What did you say?"
Hearing this news, Wang Xiang trembled all over. He immediately thought of the archive.
"Quick, send someone to put out the fire! No matter what, the documents in the archive must be retrieved!"
"My Lord, the prefecture office is on fire, and I must return to organize the firefighting. Farewell!"
Upon hearing this news, Li Yueyang immediately understood the cause and effect of the matter.
Although he didn't know the specific situation yet, he instinctively thought of Han Mo.
He had been contemplating burning down the archive for more than a day or two, but there had never been a suitable opportunity. Han Mo's people were everywhere in and out of the city, and without absolute certainty, he dared not act rashly.
"Since such a thing has happened, this official will accompany you back."
Regardless of whether Wang Xiang was willing or not, the fire had given Li Yueyang enough reason to leave. Helplessly, he had to find an excuse to return with him.
After all, if he didn't go, the archive would be lost even if it didn't catch fire!
"If that's the case, then please, my Lord!"
After giving Wang Xiang a deep look, Li Yueyang finally agreed.
At this moment, neither of them could bother about such things anymore. When they arrived at the prefecture office on horseback, Li Yueyang was greatly relieved.
Wasn't that place engulfed in flames precisely the archive?
"What is going on? Are you all dead men? Hurry up and put out the fire!"
With the stone in his heart lifted, Li Yueyang's acting was truly impeccable.
In an instant, his image of being disappointed in his subordinates was vividly portrayed.
"Yes!"
Hearing Li Yueyang's words, Wang Xiang was almost angered to death.
Firefighting?
What the hell are you firefighting for!
The flames are already soaring, what is there to save!
This kid wasn't organizing firefighting at all; he was clearly showing off to him!
"Lord Wang, I will go attend to the firefighting matters. Please help yourself!"
When he saw Han Shizhong in the crowd, Li Yueyang truly felt fortunate that he had persisted!