Chapter 331 Book 4: 9: Destroyed with a Flick

　　 Book 4: Chapter 9: Destroyed with a Flick

　　 The plan executed in Azure Foundation City also took place in the other eleven cities nearly simultaneously. The Han Royal Dynasty’s recapture of the cities happened within two days in all.

　　 Gu Hai reinstated all the previous officials, just like in Chaoge City. He only added some extra positions on top of the initial foundation. These were used to reward the clans that cooperated with him and to insert his trusted men.

　　 The Han Nation’s capture of the twelve cities was far from comparable to the Yuan Nation’s capture of sixty or seventy cities. However, one had to consider the Yuan Nation’s strength. In the end, the Han Nation was too weak, and its foundation was too shallow. Capturing twelve cities nearly doubled the Han Nation’s territory. Since he had just gained the citizens’ recognition, everything was still tentative. He needed to put in a lot of effort to win their hearts.

　　 After pacifying Azure Foundation City, Gu Hai immediately headed to the other eleven cities.

　　 During this time, the report that Azure Foundation City’s Yuan Nation former city lord sent finally arrived at the Yuan Nation’s capital and Northern Expedition City.

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　　 Northern Expedition City:

　　 The Northern Expedition Supreme Commander looked at a report before him, appearing confused. “Ten dried corpses of the defenders appeared outside Azure Foundation City? The number of prisoners in the city did not decrease? The city lord did the right thing, allowing the citizens to visit the prisoners. That way, all misunderstandings will be resolved.”

　　 The Northern Expedition Supreme Commander had only just nodded when reports from the other eleven cities came in.

　　 “Huh? Another ten dried corpses of defenders? Hey! This happened in this city too?”

　　 After seeing the reports from the twelve cities, the Northern Expedition Supreme Commander’s expression changed. If it were just Azure Foundation City, it might have been an accident. However, why did the same thing happen in twelve cities?

　　 “Something is about to happen.” The Northern Expedition Supreme Commander’s expression changed again.

　　 “Supreme Commander, what’s wrong?” his subordinates asked.

　　 The supreme commander handed the reports to them to take a look. Since such a strange scene happened simultaneously in twelve cities, it naturally was not a coincidence.

　　 “Gao Xianzhi led his soldiers into our territory. This situation in the twelve cities, could it be the doings of the Qian Heavenly Dynasty? Are they trying to conquer the south?” The Northern Expedition Supreme Commander’s face sank.

　　 All the subordinates appeared anxious.

　　 “Send people to these twelve cities immediately and investigate this. Quickly report back any information!”

　　 “Yes!”

　　 “Gao Xianzhi? No, we have to make Gao Xianzhi retreat right away. Inform the sixth battalion to attack with everything they have. Do not show any mercy; ruthlessly beat them back. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!” the supreme commander yelled.

　　 “Yes!”

　　 “Supreme Commander, do you think that it is the Qian Heavenly Dynasty?”

　　 “If not the Qian Heavenly Dynasty, who else could it be?” The Northern Expedition Supreme Commander glared.

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　　 Mo Yike’s residence, Yuan Nation’s capital:

　　 Mo Yike also saw these twelve reports.

　　 An official stood respectfully before him. “Mister Mo, His Majesty told me to bring these twelve reports to you.”

　　 Mo Yike’s expression changed. “Oh no! It’s Gu Hai? The Han Royal Dynasty? Haha! What a big appet.i.te! Taking twelve cities in one go?”

　　 “Huh? That’s impossible, right? Mister Mo, Gu Hai still has not even firmly grasped his current twelve cities. How could he s.n.a.t.c.h our twelve cities? He does not have the military force for that,” that official said skeptically.