The Northern people never expected Su Yan and his men to strike with such sudden, overwhelming force. They had assumed that the offensive would be gradual, giving them time to react and prepare. Instead, Su Yan launched a sudden, full-scale mobilization.
Within a mere twenty-odd hours, the entire North was overrun. The Northern warlords were either captured or sent fleeing in all directions.
By the time Su Yan finished dealing with the immediate aftermath, the next day had already dawned. Throughout this period, he had been constantly deploying forces and assigning tasks. Fortunately, despite his two-month absence, his men had not forgotten his leadership and cooperated seamlessly. They all knew that serving under him meant they didn't have to fight blindly; every order was clear, and everyone knew exactly what their role was. They also knew that following Su Yan was their best guarantee of survival—only under his command could they hope to make it through the war alive.
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