As soon as military affairs broke out, the entire southern border of the Jingjiu Dynasty instantly became tense.
First, all personnel at Zhuo Huo Pass were ordered to prepare for battle, with every position operating on wartime rotation and everyone sleeping in their clothes. No one could enter or leave the pass without Zuo Yuliang's personal command token—any violator, no matter who, would be shot on sight.
Next, Beach Stone behind Zhuo Huo Pass entered full lockdown, and all auxiliary soldiers engaged in both farming and military service at the various garrisons were recalled and assembled.
Finally, the garrison at Hai Xia began rotating troops in batches to station at Beach Stone's military garrisons and fortifications, completely activating the once dormant Beach Stone area into a meat-grinding mill spanning hundreds of miles.
