Shen Hao was standing on the wall of the Advanced Scout Camp when he saw Cheng Jinhou's army passing ahead. Unlike the bleak despair of half a month ago after their narrow escape, now Cheng Jinhou's soldiers were once again at full strength, each one brimming with spirit and an overflowing sense of might.
This is what's called military prestige and morale. The major credit for the grand victory in Jianchuan goes to the Upper Military Camp under Cheng Jinhou; it was this force that fought most of the battles.
After enough victories and hard-fought battles, the army's aura would naturally show itself—a suppression to the enemy, and a tremendous boost to their own side's spirit.
To put it simply: the soldiers' morale was higher than ever.
Many times, when it comes to bloody fighting, it all depends on this morale. If they pressed down with momentum, their chances of winning increased by at least twenty percent. To survive, you had to have spirit.
