Xiao Yuan led the troops on a military expedition, while Anning and Xiao Ying stabilized the rear.
Over the past two years, Xiao Yuan managed Jiangnan very well, gaining high prestige among the people. Coupled with effective propaganda, the people of Jiangnan were not affected by the war at all.
On the contrary, these people were delighted, convinced that this expedition by His Majesty would certainly return with a great victory, and it wouldn't be long before the entire Jiangbei would be conquered.
Meanwhile, in the Capital...
Yinya sat in Luange Palace, looking at Empress Dowager Zhang and said, "Sister, the Yellow River has breached its banks, and Emperor Jianyuan has already brought his troops here. At this critical moment, you can't hold on anymore. There's a good chance that even before Dajing attacks, the officials under your command will open the city gates and surrender. Why insist on resisting any longer?"
