However, even though they waved the banner of surrounding cities from the countryside, life was not easy for them.
When it came to military strength and weapons, the Military Office of the Western Region was occupied by the Fifth Prince's army. In terms of numbers and popular support, the civilian faction seemed more formidable. They became an existence that was neither here nor there, only able to seize opportunities to launch surprise attacks and create chaos during the mêlée between the Xuanwei Army and the civilian-formed Yongxi Army.
If it came to a direct confrontation with either of these factions, they would struggle considerably.
After all, the Eldest Prince was no longer around. They were like a dog that had lost its master, unwilling to acknowledge a new one, yet lacking the strength to stand on their own, clinging to a fading sense of loyalty.
In their creed, accepting fate was possible, but admitting defeat was never an option.
