"Lord Li, the Giant Whale Gang could return at any moment. Please remain a while longer."
"Lord Li, the Giant Whale Gang suffered grievous losses and will never let this rest. You absolutely must not leave!"
"Yang Prefecture cannot do without you, Lord Li!"
"..."
Li Xuancang was leading his army back to Sweet Spring Commandery, and the forces of Yang Prefecture were thrown into complete panic, hurriedly trying to dissuade him.
More than ten thousand elite disciples of the Giant Whale Gang had been wiped out. They would never let the matter end there.
Once the Giant Whale Gang came seeking revenge in a blaze of fury, without Li Xuancang to resist them, all of Yang Prefecture would face utter annihilation.
All factions knew that Yang Prefecture's safety rested entirely on Li Xuancang alone. If he left, they had no power whatsoever to withstand the Giant Whale Gang.
"My lords, the Grassland People are eyeing Cool Prefecture like tigers eyeing their prey. This general must return as soon as possible."
Li Xuancang was worried about an invasion by the Grassland People and had already resolved to leave.
At those words, everyone looked anxious and was about to speak again to persuade him.
"After this battle, the Giant Whale Gang has suffered a severe loss of vitality. Even if they wish to retaliate, they will need time. You may strengthen your surveillance over the Cambang River. If the Giant Whale Gang attacks, this general will come again."
The Giant Whale Gang had succeeded so easily entirely because the Imperial Court had let down its guard.
As long as they watched every movement upon the Cambang River at all times, it would be difficult for the Giant Whale Gang to conceal its actions from them.
Then they could make preparations in