The outbreak of war with Nanliang was something that Daqi anticipated.
Ever since Nanliang borrowed troops to the Beimo Cheng King, Daqi was aware of Nanliang's ambitions.
The disappearance of the Beimo Cheng King, Nanliang's forces at the city gates, pressing Daqi to first find the Beimo Cheng King, then to hand over the murderer.
Step by step, escalating the pressure, until the Eldest Princess Jiuling fell off a cliff, only then did Nanliang abandon their idea of taking her hostage.
Having delayed for so long, Nanliang's patience must have been worn thin.
One hundred thousand troops stationed at the border doing nothing, even just the daily grain was a considerable expense.
With preparations in place, the court wasn't too panicked when Nanliang attacked the city.
The Old Prince, Marquis Yangnan, and Marquis Jibei had already arrived at the border.
They were seasoned veterans.
