Dongzi and his party had been waiting for the opportunity to make their move, eager to rob the goods and the silver coin Ye Jiu carried with him. Yet, Ye Jiu was waiting as well!
Although it was already well-known that Dongzi had ulterior motives, he hadn't acted yet, and if Ye Jiu were to strike first, it would undoubtedly cause Chief Escort Head Lu and his men to feel disheartened.
However, if they made the first move, then it would be different. By responding, one would only be defending passively, not attacking proactively.
At that time, even if he took down Dongzi and his men, Chief Escort Head Lu would not have any complaints but would rather feel guilty towards him, thus being even more conscientious in escorting them to the capital.
The party hitched their horses and set about their tasks, some making fire, others hunting. In the field, everything required compromise; nobody had special privileges.
