The carriage wheels rolled over the bluestone slabs, emitting a light, rhythmic sound. The grayish-blue city walls of Liangzhou City stood tall, resembling giants surrounding this majestic city, like a continuous chain of mountains.
But now, the heavy iron gate was not wide open as usual. Armored iron soldiers blocked the inside and outside, armed with swords and crossbows, allowing no one to pass. A crowd of civilians gathered around, all wishing to leave the city on urgent matters, but unable to fulfill their wishes.
Some pleaded, some cursed, and some prepared to bribe with silver coins or relied on influential backers. However, today's iron soldiers seemed far more uncompromising than usual, refusing passage regardless of the reason.
