After taking West Sea Prefecture, Wang Chen no longer expanded outward, as though he was already satisfied with occupying two prefectures.
He began investing manpower and resources into developing West Sea Prefecture.
West Sea Prefecture was Great Liang's largest prefecture. Its territory was vast, its products abundant, and its population several times that of Hanhai Prefecture. Its natural environment was far superior to the latter's, with fertile lands lush with water and grass everywhere.
It was only because of its limited population and the narrow vision of its decision-makers that the prefecture's potential had never truly been developed.
Now, Wang Chen regarded West Sea Prefecture as the foundation of his great enterprise!
Since Great Yan had suffered a crushing defeat before Hanhai Pass and no longer had any possibility of invading this mighty pass beneath heaven, Wang Chen transferred thirty thousand Hanhai Army soldiers into West Sea.
Princess Qingyun's retinue also returned to West Sea prefecture city.
As for the newly formed Divine Machine Battalion, Wang Chen left only three thousand men in Hanhai City to assist the Hanhai Army in guarding the pass.
He also left behind fifty city-defense cannons.
As for Shangguan Wuji, Wang Chen had him temporarily remain at Hanhai Pass, lest a fire suddenly break out in the rear courtyard.
Wang Chen himself was preparing to make a grand display of his abilities in West Sea Prefecture.
What Wang Chen had not expected was that the sudden visit of an old acquaintance disrupted his plans.
"Grand Tutor Wang, it has been a long time."
This old acquaintance was none other than Qin Qingxuan, a true disciple of Yuhua Sword Manor and a swordbearer who traveled the world!
Within the prefectural residence, the peerless beauty smiled brightly, just as she had when they first met.
Yet less