——Adding insult to injury!
This sudden bad news instantly disrupted Gu Xi's relief efforts.
The public sentiment, which had just slightly stabilized, became restless again upon hearing this news.
A major shock throughout the court and the country!
The term "major defeat" had almost become unfamiliar to the Great Han.
Even the ministers had forgotten how long it had been since they last heard such news.
Ever since Gu Cheng swept through the Western Regions back then.
The prestige of the Great Han had reached the heavens.
All neighboring countries had submitted.
But now...defeated just like this?
In the past, the entire Great Han would have been in a fervor, showing those mere Barbarians what true imperial might means.
But now, it's different.
The continuous natural disasters combined with this sudden major defeat are bound to affect the ministers' hearts.
Emotions like anger and panic surged in their minds.
