All preparations complete, Pei Qin and Mo Heng, following An Liefeng and the Hu Qi riders, crossed the Huanghe River and hastened toward Runing Prefecture.
Emperor Chu Wen, somewhat impatient, stood atop the city wall, personally waiting for their arrival.
Seeing his anticipation, every chancellor knew that Pei Hansan, so esteemed by the Emperor, was about to soar to great heights and rise rapidly through the ranks. It was even possible that before the war's conclusion, the Emperor would bestow upon Pei Hansan a noble title and the rank of general.
Emperor Chu Wen, too, was anxious and most eager to meet this legendary figure. In such times, to be able to turn the tides, create the Waci people's Thunder Cannon, and develop an even more formidable mortar, was not only salvaging multitudes from devastation but also a meritorious servant indispensable to the greatness of Great Chu!
