If he were to forcefully advance, there's no telling if a fight might erupt between the two sides. Right now, everyone under his command is loyal to him. If there were casualties, it would actually facilitate the higher-ups planting spies among us, a situation that is more trouble than it's worth.
Besides, the world is in great turmoil; these Shi clans, despite appearing destitute, may rise again once a new emperor ascends the throne.
So extending a favor now could be seen as sowing the seeds of goodwill for the future.
Thus, the Young General didn't make things difficult and waved his hand, saying, "If that's the case, then you should leave swiftly. Otherwise, when orders come down for a draft, not one of you will be able to escape and you'll all be conscripted into the army."
"Thank you, Young General, but what about these bandits..."
Cai Jiang, clutching his arrow-pierced chest, lay on the ground with a face ashen as death.
