Lu Mingyuan instantly understood the Golden Crow Country's intentions.
Beyond Jiayu Pass lay open plains and the fertile Northern Lands. Known as a god-given territory, it was one of Great Yan's breadbaskets.
The Golden Crow Country was truly willing to pay a hefty price.
Factoring in the natural barrier, the treacherous cliffs, and the extreme low temperatures that had persisted for days, they would lose at least a fifth of their forces.
"Has the Garrison Commander at Jiayu Pass increased patrols?" Lu Mingyuan asked.
"Yes, and the nearby States and Counties have also sent reinforcements to prevent a worse situation from developing and nip any trouble in the bud," Wang He'fu replied.
Lu Mingyuan nodded lightly.
'Good. It seems we've defended against the first wave of their attack.'
His eyes flickered. He was now certain.
'The words on the Black Turtle Shell are not prophecies, but records of events that have already happened.'
