The scout nodded. "Yan Yan often went out of the city on inspection, and I saw him several times. The man who left the city this morning was indeed Yan Yan!"
"Good! Wonderful!"
Liu Bei was overjoyed and said excitedly, "The military advisor's plan worked! Liu Zhang really did recall Yan Yan to Chengdu!"
"Quick, go invite the military advisor and the others here to discuss matters!"
The scout immediately cupped his fists and accepted the order.
Just as he was about to withdraw, Liu Bei suddenly called him back, then draped his own robe over him and said, "The autumn chill is biting. Don't catch cold."
"Th-thank you, my lord!"
Deeply moved, the scout bowed low before turning to leave the tent.
Liu Bei watched the scout's retreating figure, but his thoughts were on the coming battles, and he could not hide the delight on his face.
"With Yan Yan gone, Swordland is certain to fall!"
"The conquest of Yi Province is just around the corner!"
"I, Liu Bei, will finally live up to His Majesty's expectations. So even a man like me can accomplish a great undertaking!"
Chapter 372: Liu Zhang Abandoned the City and Fled! Yan Yan Defended Chengdu Alone!
Escorted by over a hundred soldiers, Yan Yan soon left Eastern Guanghan Commandery and entered Shu Commandery.
Ever since leaving Swordland, Yan Yan had been a man of few words.
Worry was written all over his face.
But he was not worried about the trial awaiting him upon his return to Chengdu. He was worried about whether Pang Xi could hold the territory after his departure.
Without him directing operations and making deployments, coupled with a change of commanders on the eve of battle, Swordland would surely fall once Liu Bei launched an attack.
The soldiers escorting