Chapter 207

Before his return, he had already inspected the situation in Xiguan Town. Xiguan Town was undergoing massive changes. There had been three military advisors there, and while they had initially fought each other to the death, things had changed significantly. First, Zhang Fusheng had been beheaded. Following his execution, the Xiguan Army was in desperate need of a replacement, and subsequently, Qin Decai and his associates were promoted. A new commander-in-chief had been sent to the region, but his life there was miserable. Upon arrival, he discovered that his authority had been completely hollowed out; not a single person under him respected his commands. In other words, the troops there were already secretly controlled by Shi Yi. Furthermore, Shi Yi had carved out a territory in Yanwang Valley, building a massive fortress. That city was a natural stronghold, defensible by a single man against ten thousand. Even if they chose not to interact with the outside world, their internal agricultural cycle was sufficient to sustain them for eternity; no one could break through their gates. It was a place of unique, heavenly protection that left no one with any solution. In such a situation, if they didn't rebel, what were they waiting for?