Even though Zhang Qicheng had numerous complaints, and even cursed Zuo Jin into the sky for an hour after Zuo Jin withdrew with his men, it was all to no avail. Zuo Jin left with his men, leaving the defense of Yang City entirely to Zhang Qicheng.
Not only that, but orders from the Imperial City were also passed over from East Capital City—
Instructing Governor Zhang Qicheng to "exhibit the might of the Heavenly Dynasty and drive the Dragon Clan overseas."
When Zhang Qicheng received this order, he nearly burst into tears on the spot.
He was already a bit anxious about the defense, and now they wanted him to "drive the Dragon Clan overseas"? He felt powerless.
However, with things as they were, Zhang Qicheng had no choice but to grit his teeth and first set up the defense in Yang City. Meanwhile, he requested reinforcements from the City Lord Mansion of East Capital and prepared to expand on both sides, taking over several small towns nearest to Yang City.
