Since Ma Yao gained the "renowned general" Ye Shikai, it was as if he had grasped a lifeline. Among the territories under Pu Yang's jurisdiction, this group of insurgents hiding in the mountains was the most troublesome. Now, with just one or two hundred casualties, Ye Shikai had annihilated the insurgent forces in the mountains, making any other tasks pale in comparison. Although Ma Yao was discontent with Ye Shikai's behavior of "meritorious service that astonished the ruler," compared to losing his official position and facing the emperor's wrath, he decisively chose to "believe" in Ye Shikai.
"Now with an additional three thousand people, we have eight thousand in total." Ye Shikai said calmly.
