The ministers of Cheng Country watched all this, and the last bit of pride and stubbornness in their hearts was shattered. Zhao Hanzhang, who was far away in Luoyang, could know things even they were unaware of. What could Cheng Country hide from her, and what could it use to oppose her?
Even without King Cheng's proposal to cut down the vassals and retreat, sooner or later, Cheng Country would have been reduced and returned under the court's governance.
This time, the ministers of Cheng Country finally bowed their heads in true submission to Zhao Hanzhang from their hearts.
The court session lasted until dawn. After Zhao Hanzhang finished dealing with everyone, she finally had people open the campsite tent to let everyone out.
