A Complete Victory

Upon identification, the Mountain Bandits would undergo release and subsequent punishment, a process requiring ongoing surveillance and management.

Despite the cover of darkness upon their arrival in the city, the sheer size of the captured bandit contingent could not escape notice, quickly spreading as gossip among the populace. By dawn, word had reached even the early-opening vendors, causing a stir throughout the city.

In response to the burgeoning rumors, Shao Yunduan opted for transparency, swiftly issuing an official announcement to quell speculation.

The public's reaction was one of jubilation and astonishment. The accomplishment of dismantling the notorious Tiger Head Tribe, a feat previously beyond the grasp of the imperial forces, elicited praise and admiration for Lord Shao. The abrupt vanquishing of one of the province's longstanding bandit strongholds left the major families awestruck, their sentiments complex and uncertain.