According to Long Gu’s original plan, the main army was to rest for several days to exert psychological pressure on Luoyang City before coordinating with Qi Tai to seize the city in one fell swoop.
Unexpectedly, Dian Chu could not contain himself. Early the next morning, he went to Long Gu to "request" to march on Luoyang. Though Dian Chu called it a request, it was effectively an order; he was arrogant and conceited, and with all power currently in his hands, there was nothing left to discuss with Long Gu. He was merely checking in out of concern that Long Gu might fail to provide rations and supplies once he had set out.
"General Dian Chu, the army has only just arrived at the Imperial Mausoleum. Furthermore, the Imperial Guard and the Nine Gates Garrison have not yet integrated with your own forces. To march so rashly, I fear..."
Chapter 644