The sun bursts forth from the east, its golden rays piercing the clouds and illuminating the earth.

Li Ru led 30,000 elite troops from Gaoliu, seemingly being chased by the sun, as they sped toward the Wusun capital.

The stampede of ten thousand horses stirred up dust storms, quickly alarming the garrison of the Wusun capital.

Unlike others, when these Wusun soldiers saw the dust and smoke in the distance, their faces showed no fear or apprehension. Instead, they appeared quite calm, and even a little excited.

"They've finally arrived..."

A smile appeared on the face of the officer at the city gate as he watched the approaching Xianbei army.

Previously, their entire family had faced starvation due to the taxation issue.

During this time, the families of the gatekeeper officer and the soldiers have all survived thanks to the help of A-Yue and others.

Although the food and supplies were provided by the Right Chancellor, everyone knew that the Xianbei people were the ones who were truly helping them from behind the scenes.

Now that the Xianbei people have arrived, they seem to have foreseen a future where they will have no worries about food and drink and live in peace and prosperity.

"Quickly inform the Right Chancellor that the Xianbei have raised a large army and are heading straight for the capital!"

Despite his excitement, the city gate officer did not forget the instructions Ah Yue had given him.

"yes!"

Upon receiving the order, a soldier quickly descended the city wall and ran towards the palace.

At the same time, the steward sent by the Right Chancellor returned to the Chancellor's residence and came to the guest room of the young Han envoy.

"Thump thump thump!!"

After knocking on the door, the butler took a step back and waited for a response from inside.

"Knock knock knock..."

However, after waiting for a long time, there was still no movement from inside the house, so the butler knocked on the door again.

"Huh? Is he not here?"

Seeing that there was still no movement inside, the butler let out a soft exclamation, then pushed open the door and went inside.

As soon as he entered the room, the butler saw the young man lying on the ground.

"Han Envoy, what's wrong with you...?"

Upon seeing this, the butler hurried over.

The young Han envoy was now dead, his face ashen and blood dripping from his mouth and nose.

"this……"

Seeing this, the butler was terrified and immediately turned and ran outside.

Before long, the steward stumbled into the royal council hall and saw the Right Chancellor sitting on the steps, deep in thought.

"Master, something terrible has happened! The Han envoy is dead..."

The steward ran and shouted, his voice particularly noticeable in the silent hall.

"What did you say? The Han envoy is dead...?"

Startled awake, the Right Chancellor abruptly raised his head and looked at his steward with an incredulous expression.

The steward, panting heavily, replied, "Yes, master. Moreover, according to my investigation, the Han envoy also died of poisoning, and his manner of death was the same as that of those noble officials. It should be caused by the same poison...!!"

"Who on earth has the audacity to poison the Han envoy...?"

Upon hearing the steward's description, the Right Chancellor couldn't help but tremble.

While shocked by the other party's ruthlessness, a deep fear also arose in their hearts.

He launched a coup and killed the King of Wusun under the pretext of intercepting the Han envoy. As long as the Han envoy was alive, he could act legitimately.

Now the Han envoy has died in his own residence, and from the same poison that plagued those noble officials.

In this way, everyone would believe that he poisoned the Han envoy in order to seize the throne and committed treason by using a fake proclamation.

"It's over...it's all over..."

He murmured something softly, and once again felt dizzy, his whole body went limp, and he fell backward.

This series of unexpected events not only pulled the Right Chancellor back from his dream of ascending the throne, but also plunged him into an extremely cold abyss.

Faced with such dramatic ups and downs, the fact that the Right Chancellor didn't immediately vomit blood and faint already demonstrates remarkable mental fortitude.

Seeing this, the steward quickly stepped forward and supported him: "Master, in my opinion, those poisons must have been administered by the Dayuan people in order to control our country!"

"Dawan?"

Upon hearing the steward's question, the Right Chancellor's cloudy eyes lit up: "Yes, you're right, it must have been the Dayuan people who did it!"

Then, the Right Chancellor hurriedly stood up and ordered, "You immediately take men and post notices throughout the city, saying that the Dayuan people have secretly poisoned the Han envoy and all our noble officials, and lead a city-wide manhunt for the Dayuan assassins..."

Finally, the Right Chancellor paused, then instructed, "Remember, you must capture at least three hundred assassins, otherwise it will be difficult to explain!"

"I understand!"

Upon hearing the Right Chancellor's last words, the steward nodded in realization.

"Report!!"

Just then, the soldiers guarding the city gate rushed in.

"Reporting to the Right Chancellor, the Xianbei army has suddenly headed straight for the East Gate and is almost at the city walls. They seem to have ill intentions!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, the Right Chancellor exclaimed in surprise, his complexion, which had just begun to improve, immediately lost all color again.

The right-hand man then instructed the steward, "Go and do it quickly, I'm going to check the city walls!"

"Yes, Master!"

The steward agreed and quickly left, while the Right Chancellor followed the soldier who brought the news towards the East Gate.

When the Right Chancellor climbed the city wall, Li Ru led 30,000 elite troops from Gaoliu to the outskirts of the capital.

Upon seeing the 30,000 Xianbei cavalrymen arrayed in neat formation and gleaming armor outside the city, the Right Chancellor of Wusun felt a chill run down his spine.

At the front of the Xianbei army formation, Li Ru looked up at the Right Chancellor, who was surrounded by the crowd in the center, and a cold smile appeared on his face. Then he made a gesture to one of his attendants.

The attendant understood, then rode up to the foot of the royal city and shouted up at the city walls, "Who is in charge? Come out and answer!"

In an instant, all eyes on the city wall were focused on the Right Chancellor.

Seeing this, the Right Chancellor had no choice but to step forward and loudly reply, "I am the Right Chancellor of Wusun. May I ask what brings your army here?"

"Please inform your king that we are exhausted from our journey and wish to enter the city to rest..."

"The King of Wusun was killed last night for intercepting and killing the Han envoy and offending the majesty of the Han Dynasty. As for the matter of your army entering the city, please let us select a new king and then discuss it."

As for the food and supplies needed by the nobles, I will certainly send them to your army camp!

The Right Chancellor directly rejected the Xianbei people's idea of ​​entering the city.

The city is still unstable, so he dares not let these people into the city.

"Hmph~, since your king is dead, you are the highest-ranking person in this Wusun Kingdom. Your words clearly indicate that you don't want to let us into the city!"

Li Ru's follower snorted coldly, and as he spoke, he picked up his weapon and pointed it at the Right Chancellor with a stern expression.