It took Hu Shichan only four hours to capture Liu Xing City, and he did so bloodlessly.
Qi Suian then raised the banner of "Enacting Justice for Heaven," swiftly occupying the entire city and, with the help of numerous refugees, bringing the situation under control.
Upon completion, the first order of business was to open the granaries to distribute food and reward those who had contributed.
The resources for this, of course, came from Liu Xing City itself.
After settling these matters, he placated the original residents of Liu Xing City, offering them benefits as well.
This presented a major short-term problem. After all, the expenses weren't conjured from thin air; they were all drawn from Liu Xing City's coffers.
However, the results were excellent. Everything was settled within a single day.
The credit wasn't truly Qi Suian's. The main reason for success was the capability of the ambitious individuals he had hand-picked to serve under him.
