The Central Army, the Jiangling Army, and the Ying Army successfully surrounded and captured the Prince of Badong, then marched north in triumph. Upon reaching Yongan-
"Rebellion! This is rebellion! Summon Liu Senglin, Zhang Ji, and Li Dang at once!"
That night, Yin Lüe urgently summoned the leaders of the Jiangling Army-Wang Yi and Liu Tan's forces, represented by Liu Senglin-and the Ying Army, represented by Zhang Ji and Li Dang.
Dragged into a meeting in the middle of the night, Liu Senglin looked utterly bewildered;
Zhang Ji's face was composed, betraying no emotion;
Li Dang, meanwhile, sat down carelessly, his sword slung at an angle.
Still clad in armor, Yin Lüe wore a grave expression:
"In this campaign to suppress the rebellion, we ate in the wind and slept beneath the open sky, fighting across several commanderies before finally capturing the Rebel Prince. This was possible only because you all worked together with one heart, and your contributions were considerable. Yet great unrest remains in Jingzhou, and I must continue to rely upon you-"
Liu Senglin asked in confusion:
"The Rebel Prince has been captured, and all Jingzhou is pacified. What great unrest remains?"
Yin Lüe looked at Liu Senglin, his expression stern:
"Wang Yang was the Rebel Prince's trusted confidant. Though he claims to have returned to allegiance, he has not truly submitted. He commands the barbarians and holds his troops at Yidao, refusing orders, refusing to break camp, refusing to disband his army, and refusing to surrender his authority. His officers were originally all the Rebel Prince's men. After the Rebel Prince's defeat, he took in every fleeing soldier and officer who sought refuge with him! He intimidates the provinces and commanderies, privately amasses armed troops, and monopolizes power. His intent to rebel is plain! With such