The county government office in Yunyang County has always been a place frequented by military officers.
Unlike other counties, Yunyang County, though remote and poor, has a vast valley right next to the mountains where a unique type of horse grass grows, making it extremely suitable for raising warhorses.
Many military officers loved to go to Yunyang County to select horses. Among officials of the same rank, the magistrate of Yunyang County was actually also known as the "Horse-raising Official".
This also led to the magistrate of Yunyang County seeing too many military officers, from scholar-generals to fierce generals and barbarian soldiers... all kinds of people had come and gone. The yamen runners of Yunyang County were also proud, always feeling that there was no one left who could surprise them.
But today is a little different.
Just as the midday sun was directly overhead, a series of powerful hoofbeats echoed through the streets, both hurried and light, as a group of riders headed straight for the county government office.
The moment the rider pulled on the reins and stopped, it drew everyone's attention.
The constables looked towards the entrance and couldn't help but gasp.
For the horse, and even more so for the man.
The horses commonly seen in the Great Yan are mostly white, black, chestnut, brown, or a mixture of several colors. However, the one standing at the entrance of the county government office, surrounded by his companions, is a pale golden horse!
The horse was well-proportioned, majestic, and dignified, yet standing beside its master, it appeared incredibly docile, lifting its hooves with extraordinary lightness.
Standing there, it made all the other horses beside it look like dusty, dirt-covered steeds!
The constables' eyes widened instantly.
"That's a Ferghana Heavenly Horse?!"
According to legend, when the Great Yan Kingdom was established, the Prince of Heng followed the old emperor in his campaigns in the north and once seized several heavenly horses from the Great Ferghana Kingdom.
That day, the horse was incredibly swift and could travel a thousand miles a day. Its sweat was as red as blood, and it was renowned throughout the world for its unique light golden coat!
Unfortunately, the horses that were rescued back then were all geldings, which are castrated. Now, more than ten years later, they are all old.
However, a few years ago, when Prince Heng led his troops to fight in the north, he went to Dayuan and personally tamed a horse king. Its coat was light gold!
Now, the horse is here, but where is the man...?
Everyone looked up at the person on horseback, and instantly trembled!
What a fierce man!
The man was no more than twenty years old, with strikingly handsome features, impeccable in every way. However, what immediately drew attention upon seeing him was his chilling and aloof aura!
Like the knife hanging at his waist, its blade sharp in the cold light, radiating only murderous intent and chilling aura, he slowly dismounted, seemingly nonchalant, yet every movement captivated everyone's hearts, causing them to hold their breath involuntarily.
Even the people following behind him were all cold-faced and imposing, clearly elite guards!
Who is this person?
He rode a Ferghana horse, followed by young imperial guards. Judging by their imposing manner, could it be the heir of the regent of the capital who had stolen his father's horse?!
The Regent has the Ferghana horse, but the Crown Prince does not. Could it be that he came here to pick a horse from the horses raised in Yunyang County?
"Your Highness! Your Highness!" The magistrate hurried out, his face beaming with smiles. "I'm sorry for being late, Your Highness, please forgive me..."
If he were merely the heir apparent to the regent, the county magistrate would not refer to himself as "this humble official." However, this man also holds an official position; he is currently in charge of the Xishan Camp and is a dignified military officer of the second rank.
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