Capítulo 672: Chapter 303: The Battle Ceases and Resumes_3

Everything was still under Lu Yuan's control.

However, as a result, he couldn't help but order Huang Xuan to further oppress the Yi common people in Jianchuan Country, to squeeze out more money and grain to fill the void in the domestic treasury.

After all, they were just Yi people, so it didn't matter if they suffered a little.

Compared to death, the local Yi people should be understanding and sympathetic to the difficulties of Chu State.

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While Chu State was busy with organizing the local provinces, purchasing grain, and preparing for war, nearby nations were also making various moves.

Firstly, in the beginning of the eighth month, when Jihui brought the monks of White Phoenix Temple to Qianzhong County to take up positions at the National Guardian Temple.

Two major pieces of news came from the southwest.

First was about Song Country.

After the beginning of the year, King Xie Ning of Song led several battles against the Dali Army, but they were unable to make progress.