With the Guiyi Army being sparse over the vast Hexi, a single misstep could let rebels slip into the city, bri…
With the Guiyi Army being sparse over the vast Hexi, a single misstep could let rebels slip into the city, bringing endless unrest.
Following Tang precedent, tally tokens were made for merchants traveling between states.
No one expected the day the general, having lost the very token he ordered made, would be barred from entering a city.
The army craftsmen worked through the night, forging him an armguard tally to solve the crisis and prevent future loss.
On his last night before departure, the general stood atop the market tower, gazing silently at the moonlight flowing over the armguard.
Heading east, leaving home—this will have no use anymore.