258 The Army at the Border

The Chinese had a saying. ‘If the time was right, one would reap all the benefits; however, if the timing was wrong, one would suffer the consequences.’

"Good!" Dariachi decided. "Huqitu, I order you to lead 1000 men and take down the trading market." Dariachi lost his usual calm demeanor. Under the temptation of victory and profits, under the pushing of the noble families, his blood boiled.

"Okay!" Huqitu was highly confident.

11th month 6th day

Huqitu led his army, suddenly crossing the city protection river and attacking the trading market which was totally defenseless.

The army chased away all the merchants that were there, plundering the entire trading market. They didn't forget to set fire to and destroy the entire place.

As the fire spread and rose into the sky, the army brought their large amounts of trophies and items and left.