Chapter 199: Barbaric Era
Seated upon an intricately carved chair in the grand main hall of the city lord’s residence, Aeryon exuded a composed demeanour amidst the opulent surroundings.
The hall, adorned with lavish embellishments and ornate furnishings, provided an air of serene magnificence that contrasted starkly with the bustling chaos unfolding beyond the residence’s walls.
Aeryon awaited reports from his forces deployed across various sectors of the city
Nurshira is a large city in the north. It is a pity that it is neglected year after year and that even though such a large city was once the focus of the Yan empire, as the Great Steppe was divided, they chose to prioritize the Central Plains.
The city is then becoming a simple trade city and its military was neutered
It boasted an impressive infrastructure characterized by its expansive layout and four imposing gates that marked entry points to distinct quarters.
Its magnitude extended to accommodate approximately two hundred and fifty thousand people, a population size deemed sizable and influential in the historical context of this era.
It is clear whoever build this city in the past had intended it to become a focus point. Not only as a city that is for trade but also for military expansion.
It is said in the past, there is many soldiers stationed on the walls and the soldiers stationed here are elites.
How it had changed after decades.
The city’s expansive nature sprawled across the landscape, with each gate granting access to a distinct section of the urban expanse.