After arriving at the military camp, the army had finished preparing. At Li Xuancang's command, they could set out at once.
Du Tianfeng led the officers of the army to see them off, the atmosphere solemn.
"Lord Li, take care on the road."
"Lord Li, may the wind be at your back."
"Lord Li, may your journey be safe."
"..."
Li Xuancang returned each of their salutes, then swung himself onto his horse and waved a broad hand.
"Set out."
At his command, several thousand troops marched forth in a mighty procession, their imposing momentum startling countless factions within the city.
"Li Xuancang has left."
"Li Xuancang is heading to Flowing Cloud Commandery to take up his post. It definitely isn't as simple as it seems—the imperial court is making a move against Flowing Cloud Commandery."
"Li Xuancang is bold beyond measure and immensely powerful, a fierce dragon crossing the river. The forces of Flowing Cloud Commandery are in for a bitter time now."
"..."
The many factions discussed it heatedly, and some even took pleasure in their misfortune.
They all understood the situation in Flowing Cloud Commandery. Why Li Xuancang was heading there at this time was self-evident.
Flowing Cloud Commandery was filled with lawless men, while Li Xuancang acted with even greater abandon. A clash between the two was inevitable. The only question was whether Li Xuancang, this powerful dragon, could overpower the local snakes of Flowing Cloud Commandery.
Flowing Cloud Commandery was one of the nine commanderies under Peace Prefecture.
Mountain ranges crisscrossed the land, waterways ran in every direction, and it lay far from the prefectural government's center of power.
Over the years, it had long since slipped beyond the imperial court's control.
There was no law within its cities. The government offices existed in name