Although Nanyu had surrendered, Tang Xian could not leave just yet. He had to remain for a while longer to oversee the mopping-up operations and other administrative duties.
Of course, Tang Xian had no prior experience in such matters, nor did his soldiers, but they were well-versed in the protocols of taking over cities from other nations. The process was much the same: new systems had to be established in Nanyu, and they had to wait for official orders from Emperor Chengde in the Lichao capital before everything could be finalized and they could head home.
The fighting was over, which made things much easier, yet Tang Xian seemed even busier than he had been during the war.
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