With the fall of Yangcheng, the great heart of Wu had been pierced. The gates to the capital now lay open and undefended. The kingdom was doomed.
"Report to General Li," Li Yue announced, striding into the command tent and offering Li Tengfei a crisp bow. "The city search is complete. We found no sign of Bao Xuan; he has already fled Yangcheng. I request permission to lead a force in pursuit."
Li Tengfei, seated at the head of the campaign
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