Chapter 289 The Army Is Coming

Shen Huaichen and Shangguan Jin chatted for a long time.

The two talked about everything.

They talked about everything under the sun, from the dramatic changes in Beijing to the future development and positioning of the north, and the two found themselves getting along very well.

They discussed whether the Seventh Prince could secure his throne and when he planned to take action against Prime Minister Xu. They also discussed things that should and shouldn't be said.

Oh, Shangguan Jin also mentioned Shen Qingyue's marriage.

But Shen Huaichen told her not to worry, adding that Shen Qingyue now held a high status and there were very few people in Dayu who were worthy of her.

It's alright, at worst we can just find a son-in-law to live with us later...

Dongmai, watching the two who had been chatting in the courtyard all night, was speechless.

Isn't it said that absence makes the heart grow fonder? Why are these two talking more and more, showing no intention of going back to their room to rest?

She cleaned up both of their rooms, but they were all useless.

All her preparations were for nothing!

Alas! What a pity, Miss Wanli went off to do her own thing as soon as she sent them to the north.

Otherwise, she would at least have someone to talk to.

Shen Zhong, who had been guarding outside the courtyard, was also speechless.

He's fed the Duke's horse grass several times already, why hasn't the Duke come out yet!

I know you have a lot to say to your wife, but you should also come out and tell me so I can go about my business!

Now look what happened, I've been out in the wind all night...

As soon as it was light, Shen Huaichen left.

Shangguan Jin, yawning, went back to her room to catch up on sleep under everyone's gaze.

Tomorrow I'll take Dongmai to that big market that Shen Huaichen mentioned...

Let's see how this ancient market differs from those of later markets...

......

Two days after Shen Huaichen returned to Saharan, the scouts he had sent out earlier sent back news.

"His Majesty's army has already set off and will arrive outside Wuyun City in ten days at most."

"Those going to the capital must be careful; bringing people out is the most important thing."

"Don't linger in the battle. We'll discuss other matters when we get back," Shen Huaichen instructed.

Achig was still a little worried.

"Won't the journey back be dangerous? What if we get blocked by the emperor's troops?"

"Your Highness, rest assured, I have drawn a map for the leading commander."

The emperor's army could only travel along the official roads.

"There are many smaller paths between the capital and the border city. Since we have sent out fewer men, taking these smaller paths will not only be faster but also more discreet," Shen Huaichen said immediately.

Achig breathed a sigh of relief.

Once he brings his family here, he will truly have no more worries.

As the Northern Hu emperor gradually approached the border city, the number of merchants coming to the border city to do business decreased significantly.

Apart from bold individuals like Boss Ye who have their own sources of information, other merchants dare not come.

Everyone in the border town was on edge like never before.

Ten days later, the Northern Hu emperor's army finally arrived outside Wuyun City.

The old city lord of Wuyun City personally led his men to welcome the emperor of the Northern Hu outside the city.

In the vast army, the Northern Hu emperor's imperial carriage was positioned in the very center.

The Northern Hu Emperor Saxinlang looked at the respectful Lord of Wuyun City without a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, the eight thousand troops prepared by Wuyun City have been waiting for a long time," said the Wuyun City Lord, bowing respectfully.

Sasinlang didn't speak, but just looked at the completely transformed Dark Cloud City.

Looking around, Wuyun City seems much more prosperous than the previous prefecture cities...

He merely glanced at the troops prepared by the Lord of Wuyun City, then waved for them to be inspected.

The horses looked good, and the soldiers were quite strong.

It seems that Wuyun City has developed quite well in the past few years!

After the soldiers were incorporated into the main army, Sasinlang looked at the Lord of Wuyun City, who was still bowing.

"Only soldiers? No provisions?" Sasinlang asked calmly.

Lord Wuyun's heart skipped a beat.

"Your Majesty, it is already quite remarkable that Wuyun City was able to muster so many troops."

The food supplies are really gone.

Winter is almost here, and the people in the city also need to prepare for the winter!

We beg Your Majesty to have compassion for the people of the Northern Barbarians!

As the Lord of Wuyun City spoke, he bent his waist even lower.

Sasinlang didn't even glance at the Lord of Wuyun City, but simply took the wine flask handed to him by the guard beside him. Then he tilted his head back and took a sip.

"Do the people need to get through the winter?"

What about the provisions for my soldiers?

"I gave you time, but you didn't take it to heart. Are you trying to rebel?" Sasinlang asked calmly.

The Lord of Wuyun City was so frightened that he immediately knelt down.

"His Majesty......"

Before he could finish speaking, Sasinlang waved his hand, and two guards stepped forward and pinned the Lord of Wuyun City to the ground.

Before the Lord of Wuyun City could even shout, his head was severed with a single stroke.

As blood spurted out, Sasinlang laughed and took another sip of wine.

"I have been too lenient with you all; you dare to bargain with me now."

This must have been taught to you by my sworn brother!

If I don't teach you a lesson, you won't know the might of the Wolf God.

"Guards! Kill all the conscripted soldiers, but leave the horses behind."

Sassin's orders were then relayed.

The soldiers of Wuyun City who had just been incorporated into the army were all beheaded.

Sassin Lang knew that to win this battle, he had to establish his authority.

Since Wuyun City dared to be the first to jump out and bargain with us, then we don't need to keep them around.

It's simply a matter of sending another city lord later...

Looking at the corpses scattered on the ground, Sasinlang felt his blood boil.

He was the emperor of the Northern Hu, a descendant of the Wolf God, and possessed the highest power in the north...

At this moment, the gates of Wuyun City were wide open, and the soldiers on the gates were all trembling with fear.

The old city lord is dead!

He was killed by the Northern Hu emperor in front of everyone!

this.......

Sasinlang looked at Wuyun City and suddenly smiled.

"After three days of clearing the city, everything except the looted grain and fodder will be yours to keep."

Brave warriors, you are descendants of the Wolf God, possessing the noblest bloodline!

Go! Wuyun City is your first paradise in your invasion of Dayu!

Jewels, horses, women—they're all yours!

Go!

As Sasinlang shouted, the Northern Hu soldiers at the forefront turned red-eyed and roared as they charged into Wuyun City.

They didn't know if they would ever return alive...

Therefore, we should seize the day and enjoy life...

Hearing the cries and screams coming from Dark Cloud City, Sasinlang became even more excited.

My sworn brother!

I heard you're doing very well in the border town!

How would you react if you ruined all of this yourself?

Do you really think you're stupid and don't know what you're thinking?

This time, I'm going to shatter all your illusions...