Chapter 190
The Empire has thirteen provinces and one hundred and eight cities, their territories are incredibly extensive, with varying circumstances in different places. Some areas are impoverished, some are wealthy, some cities robust, and some are in ruins.
As for Youzhou, located in the far north and frequently attacked by the Rong Clan, it is both poor and devastated.
Youzhou holds six cities in total, namely: Blackstone, Falling Leaves, Iron River, Red Sand, North Town, and Youzhou City, presided over by Yang Longting.
After Black Stone City fell, the hearts of all city lords in Youzhou tensed up. Facing the Rong Clan's forceful cavalry, they wondered if they could defend their cities, if they would meet the same fate as Xue Banchuan?
Then the news followed that the mountain bandit Cheng Dalei, garrisoning Mount Qingniu, went to war with the Rong Clan.