While Zhou Xueli was anxiously looking toward the city walls, Huayang City was also tense due to the Beiyan attack. Although Huayang was not directly on the front lines, the enemy's fierce offensive had caused a severe lockdown throughout the city.
Huayang City, still far from the battlefield, was nevertheless affected. On the battlefield, where the armies clashed, tensions were even higher. Beiyan's relentless attacks left the troops with inadequate supplies of soldiers and provisions, requiring urgent replenishment.
Urgent reports repeatedly arrived at the court, making Emperor Jiaping Zhao Mingjun extremely angry.
Prince Wei declared himself Emperor in the south; his actions were downright shameless, seizing the tiny bit of Jiangnan and proclaiming himself ruler. Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous.
Ironically, Jiangnan boasts the best supply and richest resources, now completely occupied by Prince Wei.
