The Crimson Shadows set their plan into motion. Xia and Lin Feng took on the task of recruiting and training informants from among the citizens who had previously been loyal to the kingdom. They emphasized the importance of discretion and the need for courage in the face of adversity.
General Liang organized training sessions for the soldiers, reminding them of their duty to protect the kingdom and its people. He instilled a sense of pride and purpose, ensuring that their loyalty would not waver in the face of temptation.
As the weeks passed, the Crimson Shadows began to gather crucial information about the dissenting factions. They learned of secret gatherings where plans were being laid to undermine the emperor's authority and incite rebellion among the nobility.