Chapter 56: The Outbreak of War (Part I)
Word Number:198
Author:苍渊之握
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Release Time:2026-02-24
Pirsa dispatched envoys to Skureli’s camp, hoping the respected commander would relay words of wisdom to the sagacious ruler of Taima. His message was clear: even if the Taima army exerted every effort to storm Saisher, they could not advance further, and seizing a city in ruins would yield no profit. Traitors, he argued, should be loathed by all, and a wise sovereign never offers sanctuary to turncoats. Furthermore, there was no reason for the two powers to be foes; instead, they should stand together against the Tarafa of the sands, who sought to expand eastward. The Taima army eventually made a dignified withdrawal under a peace treaty. Akzhu, whose earlier defection had brought Taima no advantage, was delivered back in chains. Returning to Khasa, Pirsa dedicated himself to restoring stability and order to Gurgulays. He hunted down thieves, eradicated bandit gangs, and protected the property of farmers, shepherds, and merchants. He abolished the extortionate taxes and usury that had been the tools of Hornik and Hatak to bleed the people dry. To tip the scales of future conflict, Pirsa sent envoys to Worksmile, seeking aid from the Limidian sovereign. To ensure success, the Gurgulays envoys visited