Jizo-in Atsushi's expression changed, and he hurriedly grabbed the horse's neck.
But, in the next instant—
"Get down!"
Chang Yuchun's smile vanished instantly, and he swiftly fired a shot that struck Jizo-in Atsushi in the face!
Jizo-in Atsushi had no time to prepare and was struck in the cheek by the spear, screaming as he fell from his horse.
The shot split his cheek in two, revealing his gleaming white teeth through the gaping flesh.
But he was not dead yet. Jizoin Atsushi covered his slashed cheek with his hand and lay on the ground wailing.
Chang Yuchun sneered and thrust his spear downwards!
——
With a "bang".
With disheveled hair and a haggard face, Yamanaka Takuma knelt at the feet of the furious Akihito.
It was past midnight, now it was the hour of Chou (1-3 AM). After parting ways with Murata Kosuke, Yamanaka Takuma traveled at a brisk pace and finally arrived at the Kyoto Imperial Palace several hours later.
After meeting with Akihito, he was severely reprimanded by Akihito.
"Hmph, you led your troops to Chuanxi Port earlier, but you were defeated by the Yan people. I am truly disappointed!"
"The loss of Chuanxi Port, you should know what that means!"
Yamanaka Takuma raised his pale face, his eyes filled with exhaustion, and said:
"This humble general is incompetent and is willing to take full responsibility."
Akihito flicked his sleeves and gave a cold snort.
"Your Majesty, the Yan Kingdom has now invaded our territory. Although Geng Zhu and his men have led troops to stop them, I am particularly worried that the Yan people will not stop after taking just one of our ports."
"I think this time, it's a total war."
"We, Fusang and Yan, will probably have to fight... until it's completely over."
"Your Majesty, please order the mobilization of all available troops. It would be best to also request foreign aid, otherwise we may not be able to deal with the Yan Kingdom!"
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