MTL - Jade Without Fragrance - Chapter 259 into the mountains

... ansom of 10,000 taels is not a problem for the general's mansion.

   What is the purpose of the other party giving the three-day deadline?

  The delay of time is a double-edged sword. Although it can give the opponent time to arrange a retreat, it also gives the General’s residence preparations to save people.

   If he was a scoundrel, he would rather demand a ransom immediately and catch the general's house by surprise, unless the delay of time would be of greater benefit t ...