That night, Lu Chengfeng led 2,400 surrendered soldiers, launched a surprise attack over a hundred miles, capturing Wangchuan, Yunchuan, and Cloud Dragon cities, executing all who resisted.
After three days of rest and reorganization, he selected 800 elite soldiers to storm cities and strongholds, subduing all who dared oppose them.
Most of the Central State's people did not have the heart to defend their land and city. Although the Celestial Patrol Department guarded eight directions, the local townsfolk were still exploited by families and gangs.
For centuries, the banners on the city walls changed frequently, yet the people remained the exploited and commanded ants of the lowest tier from beginning to end.
Moreover, so-called towering city walls were practically a facade for experts, who could open the gates with just several dozen elites.
