Huo Shan was the child of a prominent family, groomed from youth with an elite education. He was particularly skilled in winning people's hearts.
Since he joined the army, he had deliberately narrowed the distance with the Deputy General, because he knew the other was talented. If he could win him over, his control over the army would take a qualitative leap.
Perseverance pays off, and after much effort, he had finally managed to subdue the other party.
Next, it was time to strike directly at the heart, then achieve great merit and return to the Capital city.
He was already eager to see the faces of those people in the Capital city.
With a slight wave of his hand, Huo Shan led the army and slowly stepped into the valley.
The valley was deep and seemingly endless, surrounded by cliffs and precipices, their view obscured from above. The surroundings were overgrown with wild grass and trees, which, due to prolonged drought, now looked sickly and lifeless.
