The man succinctly answered Old Xu's question. After listening to the man's explanation, Old Xu pondered for a while, then asked, "You said earlier that 'they' formed your team. Who is 'they'?"
"Hehe!" He grinned. The man seemed to have anticipated that Old Xu would raise this question. He replied leisurely, "Most functional departments have suffered casualties, rendering them unable to operate effectively. However, the capital's government is still functioning. After more than half a year of efforts, we have constructed a relatively secure defense line. The reconstruction and recovery of the capital are proceeding at a brisk pace."
It's often said that the emperor's footstool offers shade, and it seems quite true.
However, that's not the main point. The main point is the man's mention of the capital's reconstruction and recovery being underway.
This is probably the most uplifting news Old Xu and the others have heard in the past six months.
