In the Commander’s residence at Yanchi Pass0

A middle-aged man sat in the main hall, listening as his subordinates reported the outcome of the battle.0

"...And with the grain and supplies in this city, we could hold out for half a year, even if we just defend the city and don’t invade any further," a deputy general reported.0

"How could we just sit and defend?" The general chuckled lightly. "Our king’s ambitions go far beyond a small place like Yanchi Pass."0

After speaking, the general paused, idly twisting the blood-red jade thumb ring on his finger. He softly said, "Taking Yanchi Pass is like driving a stake into the Ruen Dynasty’s heart. We now have the option of pressing south...0