Simon pursued Hasan pasha and his janissaries with his whole army for a while.However,the king's army couldn't catch the Ottoman army up.Simon halted and afterwards his soldiers also stopped at once.
-What's wrong,father?Why did you halt?
-There is no point to go after them.It seems,that they are scared of us after so many casualties.This is why they rushed so quickly.
-I see,father.By the way,I wished to report you about something.
-Is there any issue,son?
-Yes,Ali Quli khan was captured.I saw it with my own eyes.
-How exactly was he captured?I didn't anticipate this consequence at all.
-As you know,he is expert in swordsmanship,archery and horseriding.He slayed 4 janissaries and when he was about to kill the fifth one,that janissary shot his dagger towards Ali Quli's horse and cut its front legs.Naturally,Ali Quli fell down from his horse and attempted to get up up swiftly,although that janissary put his sword on his neck.Ali Quli realized,that he lost and got up slowly.The janissary put handcuffs on his hands and took him to Hasan pasha.
-I got it,Giorgi.Now,all of you be all ears and follow my command.It is obvious,that Hasan pasha brought the substitute for Mehmed pasha.Since he is incompetent and couldn't even find food for his soldiers,he will be immediately resigned from his position as the commander-in-chief of the Tbilisi garrison.Hasan pasha went there to alter Mehmed pasha with someone.We will find this out later.Now,let's rest a bit and regain strength.Hasan pasha's army will inevitably be coming towards this road,because it is the broadest and most convenient for the janissaries.So,all we need to do then is to ambush behind the bushes and trees and turn up unexpectedly in front of them.Let's exterminate our enemies once and for all!
Simon and his soldiers hid behind the bushes and trees and took out all the food that was left.They drank water from their pitchers and then ate the food swiftly.After approximately 4 hours,they heard the sound of the horses' hooves.All of them realized,that the Ottomans were about to pass on this way.Nobody moved untill the Ottomans got closer to them.As soon as they came near to Simon's soldiers,the king lifted his right hand and all of them were about to appear together with their swords in front of the Ottomans,when something abrupt took place.
The king and crown prince spotted one soldier that came near to Hasan pasha with his sword and whispered something.Hasan pasha was perplexed.
-So,Simon is not going to leave us alone even here?What an impertinent man he is!We have to turn around and change the path.Anyway,my precious captive,Safavid commander Ali Quli khan will lead us towards the road we can ride on peacefully.Which is that path,Ali Quli?Just tell us and I will vouch for you in front of Lala pasha.I will ask him to release you honorably.
-Just follow me,commander-in-chief and you will see yourself.-Ali Quli replied.
-Okay,lead us now.If you dare to lead us towards the incorrect way where Simon will abruptly turn up in front of us,you will be beheaded immediately!Keep this in mind!
-By no means!Why would I commit such a treachery?Please count on me commander-in-chief!
-Alright,let's see what you are capable of!Lead us right now!