On the spring day of the third year of Tahe, after enduring drought, locust plague, and epidemic, the common people finally caught a breath and energetically bought grain seeds, reclaimed farmland, and began spring plowing.
Unfortunately, heaven did not let the court have peace, nor did it allow the young Emperor Taihe on the Dragon Throne any tranquility. On the fourth day of the third month, the court received an urgent report from the border army.
"Rouran cavalry has invaded the border!"
"The border army suffered a major defeat, lost Peng City, and retreated to Si State."
"Peng City was burned, money and grain were plundered, able-bodied men were abducted, and the elderly, weak, and children were slaughtered!"
The few words on the report carried a strong scent of blood, directly assaulting one's senses.
The face of Emperor Taihe turned pale, his body swayed, and his vision suddenly darkened.
