At this point, he changed the subject and continued:

"Speaking of which, several days have passed since we received the imperial edict. I wonder what the situation is like in Anyang County now."

"If it were Qin Ze..."

Just then, a rider came galloping up from behind.

"Your Majesty! Urgent report!"

Wu Kui frowned, turned around and shouted, "What is it? Just say it!"

The soldier immediately reported, "An urgent order has arrived: Anyang County has been captured by Qin Ze!"

"Hoo."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Kui pulled on the reins, and Shan Yi immediately shouted:

"Halt!"

Wu Kui turned his head to look at the soldier, his face expressionless.

"Qin Ze has already captured Anyang County?"

The soldier's expression tightened, and he nodded, saying:

"Yes, Your Majesty! We just received news that Qin Ze has already breached Anyang County. They... they're conquering it very quickly!"

"The Emperor of Da Gan has ordered us to go immediately to stop Qin Ze from continuing his southward advance!"

"And they also sent troops, but they are still quite a distance away from us."

Wu Kui exhaled a breath of stale air, his face turning gloomy.

Dan Yi, standing to the side, frowned and looked at him, saying, "Your Majesty, it seems that Qin Ze either still holds Anyang County after conquering it."

"Or perhaps they're already on their way south, maybe..."

He turned his head to look ahead and said, "It's somewhere just ahead."

Wu Kui followed his gaze and looked ahead, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"hiss--"

At this moment, the lone goose beneath him shook its head and let out a neigh.