Jibu was once again a step behind in the game of chess. He had not expected the naval forces to build a floating bridge so swiftly, allowing the Bingzhou Blood Cavalry to cross the Huai River in a flash. Therefore, by the time he discovered this and wanted to notify the cities north of the Huai River, the river surface had already been sealed off by the naval forces. Even if he could send word, he would still be half a step slower than the Blood Cavalry.
As for sending reinforcements, that was out of the question; with the river locked down by the navy, a large army simply could not cross.
"How dare they?!"
Chapter 775