Speaking of this, Li Ye shook his head and smiled. "The rebels are not invincible. The reason that they could seize Chang'an is that the vassal states along their way had lost their confidence to the imperial court such that they didn't block the rebels with all their strength. Now the rebels have occupied Chang'an, but they still need to go on expeditions all round. Up to now, the rebels haven't even totally conquered Guanzhong. Not to mention Zheng Tian in Fengxiang and the Vassal State Army which is fighting against the rebels at all places. I haven't heard that the rebels can attack and take a city in a short time."
Li Yi paused and continued. "As for scholars... If what I know is right, not many scholars are in the rebels. And there are even fewer of them in important positions. Tho
