Chapter 559: Chapter 176 Chen Jie: Nan Batian, you look like a dog!_4

He lost this game.

“I’m sorry, Gang Leader, I didn’t expect Chen Jiusi to be so unpredictable…”

Upon hearing Tang Ziyue’s words, Nan Batian sighed deeply, patted his shoulder, without blaming him.

Nan Batian knew Tang Ziyue’s loyalty well, and the rapid development of the Fishing Guild over the years couldn’t be separated from Tang Ziyue’s planning, Nan Batian truly admired him.

Therefore, even though this time, Tang Ziyue had caused terrible harm, Nan Batian still harbored no blame towards him.

A strategist should not be blamed if they plan with all their heart.

Such was the attitude of Nan Batian, but while Nan Batian harbored no blame, standing beside him, Qin Ying shouted furiously, “Tang Ziyue, what exactly happened here? Don’t you always claim to be exceptional in strategy? How could you be schemed by Chen Jiusi to such an extent today, not finding any military weapons and even forcing all of us to kowtow thrice to coffins, making us a laughing stock in Mianshui County.”

“And you didn’t even stop him from withdrawing the men from the East City Gate, how are you managing as Bai Zhishan? When everything ends, how will we explain to Lord Yelu? Will Lord Yelu think we intentionally let the people of the Zoroastrian Sect escape?”

Qin Ying questioned Tang Ziyue angrily.

Nan Batian, having heard this, also looked helpless, having truly lost terribly this time.

While Qin Ying continued his furious accusations toward Tang Ziyue, Tang Ziyue didn’t say much, letting the criticism be cast upon him, not defending himself.

At that moment, Nan Batian waved his hand and said, “Enough, we cannot blame Mr. Tang entirely for this. We have clearly fallen into Chen Jie’s poisonous plot. The plan for now is not to ascertain whose fault it is, but to minimize the impact this affair has on us.”

“We need to find a solution!”

Upon hearing this, Qin Ying looked at Nan Batian and said, “Gang Leader, what can we possibly do?”

Nan Batian was silent for a moment before saying, “Chen Jiusi is definitely uncatchable now, and to clear Lord Yelu’s doubts about us, and to avoid punishment, there’s only one way left.”

“What way?”

Qin Ying looked toward Nan Batian.

Nan Batian said, “Find the military weapons of the Mulan people. This is a big concern for Lord Yelu. If we help Lord Yelu get rid of this concern, we can avoid punishment and even regain Lord Yelu’s trust, turning our disadvantage around.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Ying said, “Finding the weapons, where do we even start?”

Nan Batian looked toward Tang Ziyue and said, “Mr. Tang, any ideas?”

After hearing this, Tang Ziyue said, “The Gang Leader is absolutely correct. The only way to break the deadlock is to find the weapons, but we’ll need to analyze further.”

Tang Ziyue then picked up a branch from the ground.

And drew a square on the ground, immediately adding, “First of all, we can confirm, the weapons must be within the city, since they are in the city, we can narrow the search.”

“They’ll need a way to transport it out. The city gates are tightly guarded usually, with no opportunity. And they are in a hurry, so they must have made moves during today’s funerals.”

“We have just inspected Chen Jiusi’s coffins, and no weapons were inside, which means they did not leave through the South Gate!”

Tang Ziyue marked an X at the square’s southern gate, discounting the South Gate.

“Just now, scouts reported, people from the Zoroastrian Sect exited through the East City Gate, but it wasn’t mentioned that they carried a large amount of weapons, meaning, this is likely a diversion designed to attract attention, reducing watchfulness elsewhere, this route also must remain clear.”

Tang Ziyue said, “However, it’s strange. Why would Sun Tiechui expose himself?”

Tang Ziyue pondered a peculiar question; Sun Tiechui could have completely disguised himself when escaping, but instead he was recognized by scouts! It seemed like there was a problem!

Thinking of this, Tang Ziyue soon gave up on delving deeper, but then he thought and said, “But since the East City Gate didn’t transport the weapons out, it means the weapons are definitely still inside the city, but where?”

Tang Ziyue took the branch and marked an X at the East City Gate on the drawn square.

Listening to Tang Ziyue’s analysis, Nan Batian asked, “So, Mr. Tang, where exactly are the weapons hidden? Could they be hidden in Sun Tiechui’s blacksmith shop?”

Tang Ziyue shook his head and said, “It’s not possible. If they were in the blacksmith shop, Sun Tiechui wouldn’t have exposed himself. He exposed himself because he actually wants someone to recognize him. Why does he want to be recognized?”

Tang Ziyue furrowed his brows tightly, sensing that there was a big trap here.

It would be easy to get everyone buried in it.

Hearing this, Qin Ying said, “Mr. Tang, let’s not worry about Sun Tiechui for now. The focus now is on finding the weapons. Where could they possibly be?”

Nan Batian said, “Don’t rush Mr. Tang, take your time to think.”

At this moment, Nan Batian pinned all his hopes on Tang Ziyue. As long as Tang Ziyue could find the location of the weapons, as long as they secured the weapons and handed them over to Lord Yelu, he could definitely clear any suspicion and therefore gain Lord Yelu’s trust. Thus, the earlier schemes by Chen Jiusi would no longer matter.

Therefore, he eagerly watched Tang Ziyue.

Then Qin Ying said by his side, “Gang Leader, how about this, while Mr. Tang is thinking, I’ll go into the city right now, lead our men to check house by house, even if it means digging three feet underground, I must find those weapons!”