In fact, when Jiang Hao's army surrounded Fuchuan City, swift riders had already been sent to notify Jin Shengzhou. When Jin Shengzhou received the news, he trembled uncontrollably.
He had come. In the end, he had come—and appeared directly beneath Fuchuan City.
When Jiang Hao had left Pyeongseong with Yu Shu that day, someone had naturally reported the news to Jin Shengzhou. Jin Shengzhou had felt greatly relieved. Though he kept claiming he feared neither the Imperial Preceptor nor immortals, deep down, he had long been profoundly afraid of Jiang Hao.
He had also kept praying that the Great Qin Imperial Preceptor would not hold a grudge against him. But today, his fears had come true. Jiang Hao had not taken the land route at all, but had come straight across the sea, crossed the great river, and attacked the city.
How was he supposed to play this? The other side was cheating.
Xiang Rong, one of Jin Shengzhou's generals, also read the message and immediately cried out, "My king, our families and children are still in Fuchuan! We have to find a way to save them!"
Jin Xian, standing nearby, added, "Once Fuchuan City falls, our women and children will not be spared. Shengzhou, we must find a way."
Jin Shengzhou's face was full of anguish. If he went to save Fuchuan now, he knew he would immediately fall into the Qin army's trap. The Imperial Preceptor had stationed his troops outside the city precisely to pressure him into sending reinforcements.
But he knew his army was no match for the Qin forces. He did not dare lead his men into a direct confrontation.
It had to be said that Jin Shengzhou had some brains. Jiang Hao intended to use Fuchuan to bait him. As long as he dared