At night, in Suihai City, Zhang Guangxin called his son Zhang Xianhui over.
"Father, why are you calling me so late at night?" Zhang Xianhui rushed over immediately after receiving the news.
"Ahem..." Zhang Guangxin took a sip of medicine and then asked, "Xianhui, how do you think Lingzhou is being governed?"
"Under my father's rule, the country has been prosperous and thriving, and the people all praise it," Zhang Xianhui replied.
"Really... But I think this is an illusion. How do you think the trade in Lingzhou is developing?" Zhang Guangxin continued to ask.
"It's thriving, business is booming, and it's much better than before," Zhang Xianhui continued.
"That's right... Previously, Ding Nanjing governed Xiangzhou. Although he approved foreign trade, his focus was on Xiangzhou itself, so we didn't trade much with him." Zhang Guangxin explained, "But after Chen Yunxuan took over as governor of Xiangnan, he seemed to be very kind to us. He agreed to an alliance and vigorously developed trade... Of course, there's nothing wrong with that."
"It's just that I heard a different voice. The people mostly praised Chen Yunxuan, not us who govern Lingzhou."
"Besides... I've also heard rumors about Xiangzhou, saying that Xiangzhou has the aura of an emperor."
"I asked several alchemists, and they all said so."
"What do you think?"
Zhang Xianhui was stunned. Could it be that Zhang Guangxin said this because he wanted to break off relations with Chen Yunxuan?
Under the current circumstances, breaking off diplomatic relations with it might cause a lot of trouble.
"Father, I think it's just because merchants and people benefit from trade, so they prefer Chen Yunxuan who encourages trade." Zhang Xianhui replied.
"Even so, they are all under our rule. Even if they favor one another, they won't do anything too outrageous."
"But it's hard to say. The common people are fine, but the merchants are driven by profit. If dealing with Chen Yunxuan is more profitable... then we have to be on guard."
Zhang Guangxin nodded, thinking that his heir was qualified.
"Father called you here to discuss another matter with you."
"After your father's death, are you confident enough to deal with your uncles?" Zhang Guangxin asked again.
Zhang Guangxin gave birth to five sons, but only Zhang Xianhui is still alive.
It’s also his fault that he lived too long, as the tragedy of the elderly burying the young happened four times.
"...He lacks confidence, and his uncles have large families, while ours has few male members...If my second uncle uses his power to suppress him, I'm afraid his position as the governor of Jiaozhou will be in jeopardy." Zhang Xianhui gave his analysis.
"By the way, Xianhui, it's great that you thought of this... Your father has figured it out and plans to hand Lingzhou over to Chen Yunxuan, and you will be the envoy sent there." Zhang Guangxin finished speaking, then took out a letter and continued, "In the letter, I asked him to do his utmost to protect you. With you holding your uncles in check, I'm sure he sees your value."
"As a father, I feel my time is running out, so this is all I can do."
"My child, go to Xiangzhou as an envoy tomorrow."
Zhang Xianhui took the letter and replied "Yes!"
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During the day, in the Xiangjiang County Government, Yu Changming was happily tasting fine wine.
Since Lord Ding Yunyi moved to Chuanzhou, good news has been coming one after another.
First, several forces surrendered, and then Xingtian County was seized from Xiahou Jing.
In order to fight against Xiahou Jing, who was granted the title of King of Ye, on an equal footing, Ding Yunyi accepted the advice of his advisers and generals.
After taking over Xingtian County, Ding Yunyi proclaimed himself King Hulie and rewarded his subordinates one by one.
Among them, Yu Changming, the second-in-command of the army, was appointed as the general, commander-in-chief of the military affairs in the northern part of Xiangzhou, and was given the power of the imperial seal and axe.
Those who are granted the fake military power have the power of life and death, and can directly execute soldiers who violate military orders without asking for instructions or reporting.
Among all of Ding Yunyi's generals, only Yu Changming was granted the title of "Fake Jieyue".
The two generals ranked after Yu Changming were granted temporary authority, while the rest were only given official titles.
Upon hearing the good news, Yu Changming's eldest son, Yu Zhenyi, stepped forward and was the first to congratulate: "Congratulations, father, for winning the title of former general!"
"Congratulations, General Yu!" The counselors and generals in the tent also followed suit to congratulate.
"Hahaha! I appreciate your kindness." Yu Changming nodded with satisfaction, then changed the subject: "Since Lord Zhuge Liang entered Sichuan Province, I haven't made any achievements, yet I have been awarded the position of former general. I really feel unworthy of it."
"To repay our lord's kindness, we must make military achievements for him."
"Convey my command. Prepare to attack Xiahou Jing from the north and coordinate with the lord!"
Upon hearing Yu Changming's order, counselor Liang Changji stepped forward and advised him, "General, please reconsider. Our army currently only controls the three counties of Xiangbei. We are bordered by Xiahou Jing to the north, Xie Wenzhou to the east, and Chen Yunxuan to the south. If we rush into battle rashly, we will be at great risk."
While Liang Changji was giving advice, an envoy from Xie Wenzhou also arrived.
"...We will discuss this matter later. Let's first see what Xie Wenzhou is up to. Summon the envoys to come in." Yu Changming waved his hand to let Liang Changji retreat.
After the messenger came in, he presented a letter: "General Yu, the former governor Qi Heyu passed away. The new governor Yan Boyi specially wrote a letter and asked me to present it to you."
"Oh? Yan Boyi? Isn't the new governor Ming Zishi?" Yu Changming was puzzled when he heard an unfamiliar name.
"Uh... Lord Ming has another appointment." The envoy looked a little strange, as if he didn't want to tell the truth.
"Oh, then please wait for a moment, Your Excellency the Envoy, and let this general take a look at this letter first." After hearing that Ming Zishi was not the governor, Yu Changming became even more arrogant.
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