Grace of the Prosperous Tang.

Summary

The narrative describes the strategic road from Shan Yang to Shen Wu, established during the Han Dynasty and later renovated by the Sui Dynasty for military purposes. Amidst a heavy rain, local Eagle Soldiers, tasked with guarding against the Turks, find a rare moment of leisure. However, concerns about grain shortages and the county lord's indifference to the people's plight arise during their discussions. Two messengers from the Heng An Eagle Yang Mansion appear, hinting at urgent military matters. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when a convoy arrives, revealing a grim gift of horse heads from Liu Ying Ji's forces, signaling impending conflict in Ma Yi. Fire Chang realizes the gravity of the situation and prepares to alert the Governor.

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