Chapter 357

After clearing out the grain, Si Jiuyue quietly slipped out, locked the door, and set off for the storehouse. Because Yongzhou served as the capital of Guizhou, the barbarians had stashed a vast amount of grain, silver, and gold there. Furthermore, Yongzhou was a vital frontier fortress for the Da Wu dynasty in the western Guizhou region; its strategic location was paramount. The imperial court had previously deployed a massive force in the area to ensure the security of the border, but unfortunately, it had still fallen to the barbarians. Beyond its strategic value, Yongzhou possessed a landscape of beauty unmatched elsewhere in Da Wu. It was also far safer than Shangsi City or Sizhou, lacking the density of wild beasts, which made it a favorite among the barbarians. The mere thought of it pained Si Jiuyue.