"What, Old Ye, are you crazy? You know it's a trap, yet you're leading people into a pit of fire. If the soldiers leave the fortress without any protection, they are no match for the Wolf Clan on the plains." Shangguan Jian was deeply puzzled. Perhaps he was too anxious. Since Ma Peng dared to collude with the enemy, he must be cautious, fearing any leaks. If Ye Shikai let him go back, he might flee immediately. Instead of casting a long line to catch a big fish, capturing the immediate 'benefit' might be better.
"One Ma Peng is insignificant, but if not handled well, it could turn those two thousand soldiers rogue. What I need to do is expose his lies in front of all the soldiers, letting them see Ma Peng's true nature." Ye Shikai's tone changed, "However, I do have a good plan here, to kill two birds with one stone."
