Some things... once you've successfully taken the first step, you've already done enough.
The rest can be left to time.
With everything set, Gu Yi controlled Gu Xuan and, as late autumn drew to a close, led the army to embark on the journey home.
....
The news spread continuously.
—Regarding Gu Xuan's campaign against the Tubo and all its outcomes, it's no longer a secret in the land of the Great Tang.
No one would doubt the outcome of this battle, even when the Tang Army repeatedly suffered setbacks during its advance; the people still had absolute confidence in the Gu Clan.
But, it was entirely different in the court.
Compared to the masses of common people, these people were keenly aware of how strong the Tubo truly was and of how significant the "mountain hardship" on the soldiers was.
Even Li Heng had considered persuading Gu Xuan to retreat, but he was ultimately stopped.
At this moment, in Luoyang.
