The only reason for not killing them was that when the Barbarians returned, they would be the first targets to be attacked.
At that time, Chang Yuan and the others would have enough time to carry out their plan.
"This way, we can seize the Barbarians'ship and leave this place!"
Qiao Yuran added.
Chang Yuan and the others laughed. "That's right. Your analysis is correct!"
Chang Yuan continued, "When the time comes, the women will bring their rations and the men will bring their guns. While the two teams are fighting each other, we will seize the Savage's ship!"
"And we already know that we are in the open sea outside the South China Sea!"
"It will take about fifteen days to return to the mainland from here. But to be on the safe side, we have to gather the most food in the shortest time possible from now on!"
Tong Wei added, "At least twenty days of food!"