A few days later, within a hall of the Xiao manor, Xiao Nanfeng had convened the hundred officials of court for a meeting. Suddenly, a cheer came from outside the hall.0

"King Xiao, I bear word from the Zi forces! They have defeated the Tianshu forces and taken down the hundred cities of the former Marquis Zi's territory. The commander of the Zi forces has sent detailed reports regarding the battle at each city. Congratulations, King Xiao!" a soldier reported, travel-worn and still saddled with dust and dirt.0

"Very good!" Xiao Nanfeng replied, laughing.0

""King Xiao, I bear word from the Cui forces! They have defeated the Tianshu forces and taken down the hundred and twenty cities of the former Marquis Cui's territory. The commander of the Cui forces has sent detailed...0