The large army gathered together.
State Duke Zhao stationed himself twenty miles outside Anshi City. It wasn't because he was bold enough to camp so close, but because no matter how they cursed, Anshi City kept its gates tightly shut. He had tried to storm the city twice but had failed; thus, he could only lay siege to it.
Manbao followed the emperor here. All the wounded soldiers were scattered throughout towns behind the lines. Manbao arranged for only two students to care for them, while the rest were brought along with her.
Upon receiving her own tent, Manbao gathered the military physicians and students for a debriefing. She encouraged them and discussed the current fears and difficulties before taking out a cloth sack.
She handed the bag to Zhou Liru, saying, "Two pearls per person. It's not much, but distribute it."
