The gentle and harmless young strategist put what he was carrying on his back onto the city wall, looked at this vast royal city, confirmed the wind direction, and then found a safe place. Regardless of any strategy, the first rule is to ensure you are in a land of invincibility.
In other words, at least have a means to escape.
This city has existed for five hundred years. After being refurbished by the Kings of Tuyuhun and through generations of rebuilding, it has experienced many wars and internal conflicts over these hundreds of years. At times it was abandoned, at times taken by others.
Yet, despite the changes in overlords, this city has always stood firm.
"The King of Tuyuhun and the old master Siming were close friends."
