Great Han, capital city.

  This majestic ancient city, famous for thousands of years, has always been the pride of all Chinese people. Its existence is like a bright and shining night pearl, representing the inheritance of thousands of years and the development of unparalleled brilliant civilization of the Chinese nation.

  Since Emperor Gao of Han founded the country and established the capital in the city, for hundreds of years, its gates have never been closed due to the invasion of foreign tribes.

  But today, history has been rewritten.

  On the high city walls, countless city guards stood, their eyes filled with a mixture of confusion and an unhidden fear.

  Even in the capital, even when the Xiongnu people came to invade forty-five years ago, they had never laid siege to the city. This made all the Han people produce a blind self-confidence that this city would never be attacked.

  It was when they heard that the Xiongnu had broken through the northwest defensive line and were heading straight for the capital, that they thought their ears must have deceived them.

  However, when the Golden Wolf Army's iron cavalry, riding high-headed big horses and wearing golden armor, began to patrol outside the city, everyone had a desperate and frightened feeling.

  The entire capital suddenly became boiling, all the able-bodied men who could take up arms were recruited, they wore new or old armor, and were driven to the city head.

  Although their legs were trembling and their faces were pale, but because of their presence, the capital city's defense without 50,000 elite soldiers of the Huanglong Army was not breached.

  Fang Ling Tian took on the heavy responsibility of defending the city without hesitation. He watched from the city wall for a short while, then decisively ordered a counterattack.

  The 3,000-strong Yellow Dragon Army poured out and gave the Xiongnu a crushing blow on their way, unimpeded and with a sense of pride.

  When the Xiongnu first arrived, they were also a vanguard of only 3,000 people. After defeating the Han court's northwest camp with the main force, they marched south and encountered strong resistance from regular troops for the first time.

  After a fierce battle for half an hour, the commander-in-chief of the Yellow Dragon Army, Liu Zhengzhong, personally put on his armor and mounted his horse, shouting: "Men protect their homes and defend their country, this is the time!"

  He took the lead, fought bravely and rushed into the enemy's position. For a time, morale greatly increased.

  With three thousand against thirty thousand, the Yellow Dragon Army surprisingly repelled the Xiongnu army that came from afar despite being slightly inferior in combat strength.

  It was this battle that gave the officials and soldiers in the city, as well as the civilians, immense courage.

  When the Huns' army came pouring in endlessly, even Fang Liang Tian had no choice but to order the city gates closed and not engage in battle.

  The capital is a strategic location, with strong walls and thick defenses, and there are also large quantities of arrows, stones, and food that can support three months of needs.

  Fighting against the Xiongnu, the most important thing is to guard. Fang Yu deeply understands this and has mastered its three flavors. Various defensive materials were transported to the city head like flowing water, waiting for the Xiongnu to attack the city, and then giving them a head-on blow.

  However, contrary to his expectations, after several days had passed, he did not receive news of the Xiongnu's attack, but instead received his own son and daughter-in-law.

  Although the Xiongnu intended to completely blockade the capital, such a huge object wanted to surround it, which was not an easy task. For the Xiongnu with only 150,000 light cavalry, this requirement obviously exceeded their ability range.

  It was then that Xu Haifeng and others were able to take advantage of the night to sneak into the capital.

  In the inner courtyard of Fang Manor, Fang Lingsheng gazed at his eldest son, whom he had not seen in many years. His heart was filled with a mix of emotions as he held his hand and gave it a firm squeeze. The father-son bond allowed them to understand each other without needing words.

  "Dad, since we're back, let me take over the responsibility of defending the city." Fang Xiang held his old father's hands, those big hands that were covered with calluses from years of practicing and fighting.

  Among the young generals of the Great Han Dynasty, there are no more than three people who have the qualifications and strength to say this. And Fang Zhong is undoubtedly one of the three qualified people.

  In the Northern Expedition, he achieved great military success and when he went westward, he was even more outstanding, repeatedly achieving remarkable feats.

  The next head of the Fang family, he is already the only candidate. Moreover, his influence extends to all the young masters of the aristocratic families, and with Xu Haifeng from a commoner background, they are listed as one of the most outstanding figures in the Great Han Army.

  With this special identity as the eldest son and grandson of the Fang family, he can reach the peak with fewer detours than anyone else.

  Fang Ling Tian couldn't help but smile with relief, this was his first genuine smile in days.

  "What about you?" Fang Ling Tian didn't answer his question, but instead asked Xi Hai Feng back.

  Xu Haifeng smiled wryly and said: "Father-in-law, you don't answer Big Brother's question, but instead ask me, aren't you trying to put me in a difficult position?"

  Fang Ling Tian burst out laughing loudly, and then sighed: "Being able to see you all at this time, I have no more wishes."

  When they heard this sentence, Xu Haifeng and Fangxiang Ming both had a bad omen in their hearts at the same time.

  Feng Ming grasped the old man's hand tightly and said, "Father, I have come to see that although the Xiongnu people are powerful, they are all light cavalry and do not carry heavy loads. With these troops alone, it is impossible for them to attack the capital. Moreover, as light cavalry, they must not have much grain and fodder, and even if they scoured the earth, they would not be able to find enough supplies to sustain 150,000 soldiers in the city suburbs. Therefore, I am certain that within ten days or at most two months, the crisis of being besieged will be lifted."

  Fang Ling Tian loosened his grip on his son's hand, returned to his seat, closed his eyes, and furrowed his brow again: "If it were just these fleas outside the city, I wouldn't be so worried."

  The direction of the sound did not understand its meaning, turned his head to look at Xu Haifeng, only to see him deeply sympathize with a sigh. Suddenly knew that this old and young must have something hidden from themselves, and it was a matter of great importance.

  He was about to ask further when he suddenly heard a commotion outside the door. Fang Lingde burst in without regard for propriety, shouting loudly: "Big brother, that little scoundrel Li Bohu has escaped and returned!"

  Fang Ling Tian jumped up from his seat in one swift motion, his movements incredibly agile, not a hint of the sixty-year-old man he was: "What? He's back."

  The capital, Imperial City, Imperial Study Room.

  The Emperor of the Morning Dynasty, Han Xian Di, Crown Prince Liu Zheng Qi, the three major family heads, and Fang Xiang Ming and Xu Hai Feng gathered together.

  Compared with the last secret meeting, only Gu Dao Yan was missing, because this old man had already volunteered to follow the army to the northern camp.

  Although Fang Lingtian was extremely cautious about it, thinking that he would only go as a staff member without any real power, he no longer opposed it and simply informed Fang Lingchen to be careful and vigilant through family letters.

  Xu Haifeng and the other person privately went to the capital, originally it was something that could not be seen by anyone, but the Xiongnu army had invaded the border, their momentum was like breaking bamboo, they had already reached the capital. They coincidentally met at this time, and couldn't care about anything else anymore.

  Although Emperor Han Xian was secretly annoyed by their actions, he knew that this was a critical moment in the war and it was time to use people, so he couldn't afford to destroy his own Great Wall. Therefore, he pretended not to see their unauthorized departure from the defense line and instead gently consoled them with a few words.

  After a moment, a burly general in his fifties with thick eyebrows and big eyes arrived at the imperial study under the escort of eunuchs from the palace.

  As soon as he entered the door, he turned over and fell to the ground, knocking his head three times with a loud thud, and choked: "The guilty minister Li Bohu has betrayed the emperor's kindness, and deserves to die ten thousand times."

  The Han Emperor looked at him with a dusty face, clearly in a hurry to come, and then thought of the difficulties of the day, all because of this person. The anger in his heart was overwhelming, and he scolded: "Good you Li Bohu, I appointed you as the Great Commander of the Canglang Army, but you didn't guard the border for me, instead you fled in battle, do...do you still have the face to see me?"

  Li Bohu suddenly raised his head and said loudly: "I know I am guilty of death, I dare not defend myself. Today I came to the capital only to report one thing to Your Majesty."

  Han Xian Di stared at him with a dead gaze, and slowly spat out a word from his lips: "Speak..."

  "There is a traitor among us." Li Bohu shouted loudly, ignoring the gaze full of cold-blooded murderous intent.

  "What...!" Emperor Han Xian's face changed color in shock, and he involuntarily cried out.

  Li Bohu knelt on the ground, looked up and swept around in a circle, his eyes stopping at Xu Haifeng.

  Fang Ling Tian knew he had reservations and immediately said: "Bo Hu, this is Brother's son-in-law, Xu Hai Feng."

  "Xu Haifeng." Li Bohu's expression changed, and he asked: "Hei Qi Jun?"

  "It's exactly as expected." Although Li Bohu fled in disarray, Xu Haifeng didn't have the slightest disdain for him. Instead, he bowed respectfully.

  "Alright, since it's General Xu, then this guilty minister can rest at ease."

  "Bo Hu, how exactly did Northwest Garrison lose? Tell me in detail." Fang Ling Tian took a step forward and asked.

  Li Bohu let out a mournful laugh and wailed: "Big brother, I regret not listening to your words, or else we wouldn't have ended up in this predicament."

  Fang Ling's thick eyebrows shot up, and in an instant, he had a plan in mind. He angrily asked, "Is it really the Cheng family?"

  "Ten days ago, the Xiongnu Golden Wolf Army suddenly descended from the sky and launched a surprise attack on our northwest camp. We were caught off guard and although we fought to the death, we were outnumbered and could only lead the remaining troops to break through the encirclement and rush back to the capital. Along the way, we suffered many ambushes and had a hard time making progress, until today when we finally returned."

  "Out of the fifty thousand brave men, only a thousand are left to return with me, guilty as I am... The rest... The rest..." Li Bohu's pale face was already streaked with old tears. Who says that men don't cry? It's just that they haven't reached the point of heartbreak yet.

  "Scouts... where are the scouts?" Emperor Xian of Han, enraged, bellowed: "How did the Xiongnu people arrive? Have all the scouts been killed?"

  "This month, the one in charge of Northern Intelligence is indeed Cheng Yinghao on duty?" Fang Lingtian now understood the reason behind it and coldly laughed: "What a wonderful Cheng family, what a wonderful tactic of creating confusion to attack from the side. You people... are truly exceptional."

  "Cheng's family?" Emperor Han Xian exclaimed, asking: "Fang Ai, what did you say?"

  "Cheng Jia is a traitor of the Han family!" Fang Ling Tian gritted his teeth and shouted angrily.

  Emperor Han Xian raised his eyes and looked around, except for Crown Prince Liu Zhengqi's face showing a sudden realization, the rest of the people were silent, but their faces did not show half a hint of surprise. He thought for a moment, and suddenly came to a realization.

  He fell heavily back into his throne, and for a moment he looked much older.