After Lin Xiao, Zhang Boxin, and Zhou Liyu entered the Capital City for garrison duties, Lin Xiao quickly took over military reform. Since Xie Xun had led a royal expedition, the administration of military affairs had been left unattended. Initially, it was planned to wait for Xie Xun's return to resume, but now Lin Xiao took charge, extending the reforms originally implemented by the Ningzhou Iron Cavalry to the entirety of the Capital City.
With this army, the reforms progressed smoothly and encountered almost no obstacles. Land reforms began to unfold gradually in the Capital City and its surrounding territories. Eight cities in succession completed their transitions; although a few disturbances arose, they did not result in major casualties. Noble families in the Capital City, as long as they surrendered and accepted the new policies, were treated equally across the board.
