The reason for Chen Mo's withdrawal.
Primarily, he is loyal to no one, only to himself.
The Court is corrupt, officials are greedy and foolish, oppressing the common people, not worth his loyalty.
Not to mention, he has now stood against the Court.
As for the Celestial Master Army, not to mention he's merely a nominal member.
If you just ask me to lead troops in battle without providing money, manpower, or provisions, who would exert themselves?
Now, what Chen Mo has brought is his own stash, using a bit less each time, only a fool would not escape.
On September 3rd, the Three Guards set up camp to rest beside a mountain stream.
The incorporated Xianzhen Guard has only undergone simple training so far. Except for Shao Jinneng and his trusted soldiers, to whom Chen Mo distributed weapons and armor, nearly eight hundred surrendered soldiers are without weapons and rewards, only supplied with daily rations.
