"Cruel, so cruel..."
The King of Donghuâs face turned ashen, and there was a sense of fear.
As the king of a nation, with millions under his rule, this was the only time he felt fear.
He had been completely fooled, and this time the Qin Armyâs surprise attack resulted in heavy losses for his Donghu people - severe damage to population and resources.
Within their own territory, the Qin Army moved freely, with hardly any damage.
Wu Wu, who was nearby, saw this.
His heart sank as well.
He had warned once before, but the King of Donghu did not take it seriously.
"Great King."
"What should we do now?" Wu Wu looked at the King of Donghu and asked.
The King of Donghu glanced hatefully in the direction of Tu An, filled with strong reluctance: "Retreat."
"The royal court has already been attacked by the Qin Army, and Iâm afraid by the time our forces arrive, it will be too late."
"Perhaps the Qin Army has already retreated." A general spoke out.
"Bastard."
The King of Donghu cursed and then gritted his teeth: "I will definitely not let this group of Qin Army go."
Thinking of the royal court being captured by the Qin Army.
Wouldnât the clansmen and family left in the royal court be in trouble?
At this moment, the King of Donghu was burning with anxiety.
"Huâer."
The King of Donghu shouted.
"Here."
A young general quickly approached.
"You lead the 300,000 troops back to the royal court immediately for rescue."
"Once you find the Qin Army, tear them to pieces for me." The King of Donghu said coldly.
"Father."
"What about you?"
Tuoba Hu asked worriedly.
"The Qin Army that attacked our royal court should have already retreated south."
"I must catch up."
"These damned people of Qin, I will tear them to pieces." The King of Donghu said through gritted teeth.
This time he suffered such a huge loss, consuming so much national power, the King of Donghu felt an unprecedented shame.
If this group of Qin Army truly escapes back to Qin, then Donghu will become the laughingstock of the grasslands.
"But father."
"Our armyâs provisions are insufficient to last long."
"The original supplies gathered were almost entirely burned by the Qin Army, and this expedition also carried the royal courtâs foundation, but it is not enough for half a month." Tuoba Hu said seriously.
"Half a month is enough."
"If we donât destroy this group of Qin Army, I am unworthy of being the King of Donghu, unworthy of being the overlord of the grasslands." The King of Donghu said coldly.
The decision was made.
Then he shouted loudly: "Huâer, once you return, stabilize the chaos in the royal court, I will return to the royal court after destroying this group of Qin Army."
"Warriors."
"Follow me south, flatten Qin."
The King of Donghu yelled fiercely.
With overwhelming rage and hatred, he changed direction and charged towards the Land of Yan in Shenzhou.
Behind him, tens of thousands of troops followed.
At the same time.
Tuâan State.
A small country located in the northeastern border of Shenzhou, with a population of only two to three million, even weaker than the weakest Han in Shenzhouâs various countries.
When mentioning Tuâan, it may not be well-known, but the neighboring country has historical significance and is known for its shamelessness.
Goguryeo.
In later generations, it was known as Goguryeo.
Neighboring each other, their national powers are not much different, they are two small countries.
Adjacent to Shenzhou, they rely heavily on Shenzhou for trade, yet they also watch from the sidelines; they do not participate in Shenzhouâs disputes, or rather, they lack the qualification to participate.
Because any of Shenzhouâs countries can easily deal with them.
And at this moment.
The border city of Tuâan State adjacent to Donghu.
On the city tower.
Looking out far ahead, countless cavalry horses were seen charging forward, appearing ready to attack.
"General Jin."
"Could it be that Donghu is going to attack us?"
"What should we do?"
On the city tower.
A group of Tuâan soldiers looked anxiously at the leading general.
Although Donghuâs population does not compare to Qin or any country in Shenzhou, it far exceeds Tuâan, and all people are soldiers.
Tuâan, being a secluded place.
Is not worried about Shenzhouâs various countries, because in their view, Tuâan is just a tiny spot, not worthy, and they regard them as barbarians.
So all along.
Tuâan mainly defends against Donghu and Goguryeo.
Especially Donghu.
With strong national power and military might.
This time, upon receiving news that Donghu has mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops, the King of Tuâan immediately dispatched Great General Jin Feng to oversee, and mobilized 100,000 troops to guard the border city against Donghu.
After all, with Donghuâs enormous setup, how could neighboring Tuâan not be afraid, or not be informed.
"Whatâs the panic?"
"Are Tuâanâs warriors afraid of Donghu?"
Jin Feng glanced and coldly shouted.
The soldiers on the city tower immediately fell silent.
"If Donghu dares to come, this general will lead Tuâanâs warriors to kill them one by one." Jin Feng said with great confidence.
At this moment!
The army in front drew nearer and nearer.
At first glance.
"General Jin."
"It doesnât seem to be Donghu."
"Donghu people donât wear black armor, and not everyone has battle armor."
"These look very much like Shenzhouâs army." A general exclaimed.
"Look."
"They also have flags."
"What characters are those?"
"Seems like Shenzhouâs characters."
Another general said.
Jin Fengâs eyes narrowed slightly, looking at the approaching army, then with a hint of shock: "Qin!"
"This is the Qin Army."
"Shenzhou Qinâs army."
Jin Feng said in a deep voice.
"Shenzhouâs Qin?"
"Arenât they in the west? How could their army emerge from Donghuâs territory?"
One general asked in confusion.
"Could the rumors be true?"
"Donghu suffered losses of nearly 200,000 troops in Shenzhou, and then Qin Army took advantage of Donghuâs defeat to invade Donghu." Jin Fengâs mind pondered at this moment.
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