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Chapter 153 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Even without the armor, Yuan Congyun fought fiercely in this battle. They remembered the bitter victory from many years ago, the battlefield covered with corpses and their fallen comrades. From Chu Hechao to the soldiers, everyone held a burning anger inside, wanting to avenge the fallen. The night … Read more
Chapter 154 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Yuan Li declined the title of duke, purely out of traditional courtesy known as the “three refusals and three offers” custom. After a moment of surprise, his subordinates also calmed down. Although in troubled times, the concept of propriety and music might be abandoned, if it were someone … Read more
Chapter 155 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Yuan Li finalized the character “Wen,” and from now on, Youzhou and Bingzhou would be known as the “Wen Principality.” Yuan Li finally had his own feudal state. In the Wen Principality, Yuan Li held the highest authority. He could collect taxes, govern the people and land, and … Read more
Chapter 156 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> High places are cold. Yuan Li understood this phrase more and more. Regardless of whether they were his subordinates, family members, or friends, as Yuan Li’s status grew higher, they carefully pondered their words and actions in front of him, fearing to offend him. Gu Jia a lonely … Read more
Chapter 149 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The Xiongnu is divided into three main parts, with the Chanyu at the center. The Zuoxian Wang governs the eastern region of the Xiongnu, while the Youxian Wang governs the western region. Among them, the Zuoxian Wang is also the next successor to the Chanyu, holding a position … Read more
Chapter 150 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Yuan Li remained unconscious for a whole day and night. During this time, his consciousness was in a constant state of confusion, occasionally becoming briefly clear before quickly fading again. When Chu Hechao arrived at the border, he found Yuan Li burning with a high fever and still … Read more
Chapter 151 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The next day, Yuan Li handed over the well-hidden map of the grassland terrain to Chu Hechao. Though Chu Hechao was angry at Yuan Li’s recklessness, he still carefully accepted the map, as it was a map Yuan Li had painstakingly drawn. They spent the day studying the … Read more
Chapter 152 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Ever since they learned that Chu Hechao had returned and they had received the heads of the Xiongnu people he had sent, the restless Wuwan people settled down again. The intimidation Chu Hechao exerted over the Wuwan people was unimaginably great. Though the Wuwan people didn’t say it … Read more
Chapter 146 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Being reminded of his complacency by Yuan Li and Yang Zhongfa, He Lang suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. Yes, he had unconsciously started to underestimate the Xiongnu. Quickly snapping out of it, he shook himself and raised his guard once again. After the Xiongnu had retreated, … Read more
Chapter 147 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> These two Xiongnu men were spared, but all the other Xiongnu were mercilessly killed. Even those who regretfully shouted “surrender” and claimed they could lead the way were not spared from the swinging blades. The two Xiongnu who had stepped forward first witnessed the deaths of their fellow … Read more
Chapter 148 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Rainy day, rainy day. As long as it can rain. Yuan Li had never been so eager for rain before. After discussing with Jia Qing, he sat in a concealed place, anxiously and quietly waiting for the night to come. Jia Qing didn’t know what he was waiting … Read more
Chapter 145 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Three days later, Chu Hechao led the army on the march. The troops moved at a fast pace, and daily military reports were sent back to Youzhou. Half a month later, they had entered the territory of Jizhou. Yang Zhongfa was left in Youzhou by Chu Hechao, not … Read more
