Opening with a Poem, Shocking the Entire Court of Civil and Military Officials!.

Summary

The passage describes a strategic ambush of a salt transportation convoy by a group of soldiers disguised as bandits. Qin Ying and Guan Zhen Zhou anticipate an attack and set a trap, deliberately creating the appearance of a vulnerable caravan. When the bandits/soldiers arrive and attempt to surround the convoy, they discover it's an elaborate setup. The attackers are quickly surrounded by Qin Ying's hidden forces, with their commander captured. The incident reveals a planned highway robbery by military personnel, highlighting corruption and the dangerous dynamics of salt transportation during this period.

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