A day later, Xu Ziling rushed to Jiangning City in a hurry. He knew that robbing the Flower Stone Gang was of great importance, and the earlier he planned, the more appropriate it was.

After looking at the "Ancient Capital of the Six Dynasties" at a glance at the city wall that could not be seen at all, Xu Ziling slowly walked into the city. Before he could walk a few steps, a man came up and asked, "But Mr. Xu?"

Xu Ziling nodded slightly, feeling a little surprised. The Manichi Cult really had some skills. He rushed along the way and used his full strength to do his best. However, the Manichi Cult can accurately know when he will arrive in Jiangning.

The Manichae disciples saw Xu Ziling’s doubts, but did not dare to reveal the secrets of the sect to him. They just said, “Prince Xu is here, Master Fang has been waiting for a long time.” After that, he turned around and left.

Xu Ziling hurriedly followed. Halfway through the way, Xu Ziling suddenly asked, "I wonder what position Sister Baihua holds in your teaching?"

The disciple who led the way replied: "Christ Fang is the saint of this sect, and her status in the sect is only below the leader."

Xu Ziling said in surprise: "Sister Baihua actually has such a status."

The disciple led the way chuckled twice, stopped talking, and silently took Xu Ziling to an alley north of the city.

After a while, I arrived at a courtyard surrounded by high walls. This courtyard was once the residence of a rich man in the city. Later, the rich man committed the crime and was confiscated. The courtyard was confiscated and was finally bought as a temporary stronghold by the Manichaeists.

Xu Ziling followed the guide disciple into the main hall, and there was a huge map in the main hall. When Xu Ziling came in, Fang Baihua was pointing at the map and saying something.

In addition to Fang Baihua, there were two people in the hall. One was dressed in black, with a bloated figure and an ordinary face, while the other was wearing a blue and white robe, a tiger's back and a bear's waist, sword-brow and starry eyes, and a strong aura.

Seeing Xu Ziling enter the room, Fang Baihua stopped his hand and introduced to the two people beside him: "This is the boy I mentioned just now."

Then he also introduced the two to Xu Ziling: "This is my teaching Deputy Leader Yang, and this is my nephew Fang Jie." He said that, pointing to the man in black and the man in robe.

The three of them hugged their fists and said hello, and at the same time they were also looking at each other secretly. The two were surprised that they had entered the house and entered the martial arts entrance at a young age. Xu Ziling was also surprised that both of them were deeply imposing. They thought they were all top masters. The Manichaeism was indeed crouching tigers, hidden dragons.

Fang Baihua glanced at Xu Ziling and said, "It's the right time for you to be in Suzhou. You should make plans early. You once said that you have a good plan, and you can see the conclusion at this time?"

Xu Ziling shook his head: "Sister Baihua, don't worry, I need to know the staffing configuration for escorting Hua Shigang."

Fang Baihua snorted and said, "This time, the Hangzhou Construction Bureau transported Hua Shigang to borrow six grain ships. Two hall commanders were escorted by more than 120 Hangzhou standing troops, and several civil servants were also escorted."

The number of personnel was expected. Xu Ziling nodded slightly and added: "When he went up the canal from Suzhou, he must pass through Changzhou and Yangzhou, and diversion to Chuzhou, or transfer to Huai River to Sizhou and go north to Bian River to Bian Jing, or go north to Sishui and then to Bianliang. There are too many variables. In my opinion, we should take action before the escort team arrives in Chuzhou."

Fang Baihua agreed: "With that being said, where is the safest place to take action?"

Xu Ziling pointed to a corner of the map and said, "Huai'an!"

Fang Baihua asked, "Why choose Huaian?"

Pointing to the map again, Xu Ziling said: "This is Hongze, which is sparsely populated nearby. His fleet passes Huai'an and enters the Huai River. In order to avoid a large population, we must rest near Hongze. We can do it here."

Fang Baihua asked again: "What if the fleet is not in Hongze to rest?"

Xu Ziling replied: "Then you will do it at the junction of the canal and the Huai River. If you get here, the fleet needs to stop and count the cargo and check whether the hull is damaged, and you will stay for a few hours."

He paused and said, "This is just the first step. The specific method needs to be observed on the spot before making plans, and two sets of plans must be made."

Seeing that he was talking very well, Fang Baihua felt a little calmer and said, "Okay, then you have to plan this matter with all your power. Just give me instructions if you need it."

Xu Ziling was not polite, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll check it out tomorrow."

...

In Fuli County Inn, after Li Shishi learned about Xu Ziling's identity, she wanted to go to Jiangning to meet him, but Liu Jingsheng was injured and needed someone to take care of him, so she decided to wait until Liu Jingsheng recovered before going to Jiangning.

After Li Shishi's explanation yesterday, Liu Jingsheng also learned about Xu Ziling's relationship with her, and couldn't help but sigh that this fate was really wonderful.

He also knew that she wanted to meet Xu Ziling, so he asked her to leave many times without worrying about him. However, although Li Shishi was a weak woman, she was very stubborn and said that Liu Jingsheng could not walk down the ground, so she would not leave.

At this time, the maid Yue'er looked at her lady's entangled appearance and said, "Miss, why don't you go to Jiangning to find Mr. Xu, I'll take care of Brother Liu here."

The woman on the side looked flickering when she heard this, and she was quite moved, but she finally shook her head: "Brother Liu was injured because of me, how could I ignore it?"

The maid had expected it and waved her hand helplessly at Liu Jingsheng.

Liu Jingsheng, who was lying down, also smiled bitterly and speechlessly.

The next day, Xu Ziling and his party went to Hongze to check the terrain. (Tip: Hongze was just a few small lake communities during the Xuanhe period, not the current Hongze Lake)

There are several large and small lakes near Hongze. During the rainy season, the Si River captures the Huai River into the seaway. The Huai River enters the Hongze area due to the rising water level, and the water flooding continues. Therefore, there are very few people near Hongze.

Next to the canal, Xu Ziling looked at the lakes of different sizes and locations in the distance, and was immediately overjoyed. He turned to look at Fang Baihua: "Sister Baihua, just act here. I have a plan to make the fleet unable to live in Huaian."

Fang Baihua didn't believe it: "What's the plan?"

Xu Ziling pretended to be mysterious and said, "Taking the momentum."

Seeing his mysterious face and pretending to be profound, Fang Baihua reached out to his ear and twisted his ear hard.

Xu Ziling felt pain and begged for mercy with his head tilted, "Sister Baihua, let go, I say, I say."

Upon hearing this, Fang Baihua let go of her hand and snorted coldly.

Looking at the lakes in the distance, Xu Ziling said honestly: "These small lakes are of different heights and are very close to the canal. The terrain is a natural dam. If we dig a canal and dig a canal and attack it with water, how can the fleet stop it? We sneak into the river upstream, and half of us go to save people, while the other half go to look for the valuable items in the Flower Stone Group."

After looking at Fang Baihua who was in thought, Xu Ziling continued: "The news of treasures in the Flower Stone Sect is definitely not possible for ordinary soldiers to know that there will be chaos at that time. As long as you and I are watching the envoys and clerks, and then let the disciples in the sect save people on the water and steal treasures under the water. They will not be famous even if they measure the truth."

Suddenly, one hand slapped Xu Ziling on the shoulder, which scared him, but Fang Jie gave a thumbs up with the other hand: "Brother Xu is a good plan, it's amazing!" Xu Ziling rubbed his shoulders, smiling without saying a word.
Chapter completed!