The number of dignitaries supporting the Seventh Princess Xia Ziling is increasing day by day.

However, Qin Yichen did not relax, but instead stepped up the refining of Xuanyun's weapons and armor.

After all, the Li family has deep roots, and because of the prince, Princess Li, the Grand Marshal of the Principality's troops is none other than Li Zhengping, the head of the Li family.

Just in case, it’s always a good idea to prepare early.

The Li family is still very peaceful.

It's a bit scary to be calm.

It seemed that the Li family had accepted their fate and had no intention of resisting.

In the Twilight City, everything is calm.

The whole principality was also calm.

"There is no abnormal movement in the army..."

Xia Zelei said to Qin Yichen who was sipping tea.

"oh."

Qin Yichen responded, but his brows furrowed even more tightly.

The less action the Li family made, the more worried he became.

Are the Li family really willing to accept this status quo?

He doesn't believe it.

"Sir, are you worrying too much?"

Xia Zelei felt a little confused about Qin Yichen's suspicions.

Even if Xia Ziling ascends to the throne in the future, the Li family will still be the Li family and will not change much. At most, they will just act more low-key.

However, if the Li family makes any extraordinary move, they will definitely be uprooted.

"I hope so."

Qin Yichen put down his tea cup and asked Xia Zelei, "What's the situation on the prince's side?"

"I have already used the 20,000 sets of Xuanyun equipment you gave me to my soldiers, and they are currently mastering them!"

Speaking of this, Xia Zelei was also a little excited.

With such an iron horse in his hand, he seemed a little eager to try it out. If he didn't have to accompany his princess, he really wanted to go and practice it himself.

"good!"

Qin Yichen finally felt relieved.

In this way, even if there are any major changes, we can effectively deal with it.

Things are looking great.

However, Qin Yichen was not in a hurry to let Feile Chamber of Commerce settle in Twilight City.

He couldn't afford to take that risk.

Everything will have to wait until Xia Ziling becomes the crown prince.

The crown prince will be appointed one month later on the first day of the first lunar month.

One month is neither long nor short.

City gate.

We came together from Juechen, but before we reached the gate of the city, the horses fell and people flew away.

"Who?!"

The guards at the city gate rushed over immediately.

"Quick, go and report to Your Majesty that the border is in an emergency. The Great Yi Kingdom, Qian Shu Kingdom, and the coalition forces of the two countries have lost three cities on the Yi-Shu border, approaching Gushan Pass..."

After the scout finished speaking, he fainted.

Soon, the news spread to the court, causing an uproar.

The two principalities launched an offensive without any warning, which was unexpected by everyone.

Gushan Pass is the last pass on the border between Yi and Shu. Once this pass is broken, four or five major counties will be directly swallowed up.

Soon, the monarch's order was issued.

Gather the troops to eliminate major borders and rush to Gushanguan.

Although the principality has a lot of troops, in fact, apart from the garrisons at the major borders, there are not many troops.

A drop in the bucket.

"Two countries are suppressing the border?!"

After Qin Yichen learned the news, his face suddenly darkened and his eyes flickered, "Damn it, why didn't I think of this!"

"Sir, you mean..."

Xia Zelei frowned.

"Your Majesty, do you think that if no one intentionally let the enemy enter the pass, would Yi and Shu easily capture the three cities and approach Gushan Pass?"

Qin Yichen asked back, causing Xia Zelei's expression to darken.

In fact, while talking, Qin Yichen was also surprised. Why was Gushanguan not lost?

If the Li family really wanted to collaborate with the enemy, it stands to reason that Gushan Pass would not have survived.

"The Grand Marshal of the Army is now Li Zhengping, the head of the Li family. The border troops are all under his command. If there is a traitor, he is the most likely!"

Xia Zelei looked gloomy and told a fact that he didn't even want to believe.

In a country where even the generalissimo of the army has turned traitor, you can imagine how disorganized their country's army has become.

And the monarch is now gathering border troops to support him. If Li Zhengping really did this intentionally, wouldn't it be equivalent to not taking any resistance measures at all?

"It's really strange. Three cities on the border have fallen, and an ancient mountain pass can still hold on?" Qin Yichen murmured in a low voice.

"What you don't know, sir, is that the ancient mountain pass has a unique terrain and is easy to defend and difficult to attack, so we can persist. However, if it is really what the gentleman said, then I am afraid that this ancient mountain pass will not last long."

Xia Zelei looked gloomy and said solemnly.

"Sir, I won't talk to you about this for now. After I repel the offender, let's have a few more drinks!"

Xia Zelei's eyes flashed, and with a wave of his sleeves and robes, an iron-blooded aura suddenly spread out from his body, filling the world. At this moment, the aura of the Iron-Blooded Xiaoyao King finally became as strong as a lion.

Wake up!

"Then I will wait here for the good news from the prince."

Qin Yichen raised his hands to Xia Zelei and said with a smile.

After saying that, Xia Zelei said nothing more and flew away with a movement of his body.

A hundred miles away from the Twilight City, in the densely packed military camp, countless soldiers stood outside the camp with their heads high and their chests held high. Their eyes were all looking fieryly at a figure in the air.

Even if more than ten years have passed, no one has forgotten him!

That is their military spirit...Xiaoyao King, Xia Zelei!

"All officers and soldiers obey my orders and aim at Gushan Pass. We must reach it within two days as quickly as possible, even if we die from exhaustion on the road!"

With an order, the cavalry that had been prepared for a long time rushed out of the military camp like a torrent. And at the front, a big flag was fluttering, and the three characters of "Xiaoyao King" were dancing in the air, which shocked people's hearts.

"Hurry! Hurry up!"

As the earth trembled, a huge iron stream army brought up billowing smoke and dust, like an angry dragon, and rushed towards the ancient mountain pass on the border.

King Xiaoyao led several generals and flew past the ancient mountain pass on flying monsters.

At this time, he was very anxious. If the principality's military power was in hand, he was sure that even if the border was temporarily occupied, he could save it.

But it's different now. He doesn't have many troops in his hands, only 30% of the army. Facing the invasion of the two principalities, even the powerful King Xiaoyao has no confidence that he can repel them.

Now, the only way to defend it is to rely on the strength of Gushan Pass. Once Gushan Pass is lost, a large area of ​​the principality will fall, and even he will have no way to recover.

Gushan Pass.

Because of its narrow terrain, it has become the first defensive point on the border of the Twilight Principality.

At this time, above the Gushanguan Fortress, a depressing atmosphere enveloped the entire fortress.

In front of the ancient mountain pass, corpses were everywhere, and blood flowed into a thin river that was breathtaking.
Chapter completed!