Northeastern Ming.
Outside Shanhai Pass, banners stretched across the encampment.
Yuan Army banners stood outside the camp, snapping in the fierce wind.
Atop the gate tower of Shanhai Pass.
Two figures stood by the battlements, gazing toward the Great Yuan encampment outside the pass, their expressions utterly grim.
They were none other than Sun Chengzong, commander of Shanhai Pass, and his deputy, Yang Sichang.
Half a month earlier, they had received word from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, instructing them to lead their army out of the pass to Great Qing and take over its territory.
Naturally, they also knew that Yu Huatian had led his men to Great Qing a year ago, for he had passed through Shanhai Pass to enter Great Qing.
Although Yu Huatian had said nothing about his plans, both men had their guesses.
But in their eyes, it had been utterly impossible.
To destroy a dynasty with merely a few thousand West Depot Guards and Embroidered Uniform Guards, without relying on an army, was undoubtedly the babbling of a fool describing his dreams.
Yet they had never imagined that Yu Huatian would actually accomplish it!
When they heard the news, both men were shocked and excited.
With Great Qing destroyed, Ming's strength would surely reach new heights once it took over Great Qing's territory!
This was a tremendous boon for both Ming and themselves.
The broader its territory and the stronger Ming became, the greater their power and standing would be.
Thus, after receiving word from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, neither man hesitated. They immediately mustered their troops to leave the pass for Great Qing.
They had not even sought instructions from the Imperial Court.
For Yu Huatian held the Tiger Tally, effectively making him the foremost authority in Ming's military, empowered to mobilize all its