The war between Danan and Daxi officially commenced in earnest.0

The outcome of this war seemed inevitable, barring powerful external intervention. Once Yan Zhenhuo's proclamation spread, Daxi had fallen into complete chaos.0

Yan Zhenshui had only been in power for less than a month. During that time, he had dismissed many of Yan Zhenhuo's loyalists, individuals who would not take this betrayal lightly. Those loyalists weren't independent; many represented powerful factions in Daxi.0

As such, when Yan Zhenhuo's proclamation was issued, and when he sent personal letters to his former supporters, the result was obvious.0

Even though Yan Zhenshui and his officials tried to dismiss those claims as part of Danan's conspiracy, their efforts were futile. Yan Zhenhuo's letters included confidential details known only to his inner circle, completely convincing his former supporters who had recently been ousted from power.0

Those loyalists quickly arranged meetings...0