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Therefore, unless the emperor personally decrees the expansion of the Great Liang city.
Otherwise, with Song Zan alone as the governor of Great Liang, where would he get the qualification to mobilize the world’s resources and seek benefits for himself?
Even so, he must not be the one to initiate the proposal, otherwise, even if the emperor adopts it, he, the initiator, would offend others.
The officials from all regions who suffer from the harm to their interests would all resent Song Zan, and this would be greatly detrintal to the opponent’s future developnt in the officialdom.
Although a solitary official is often liked by the emperor and used as a tool to purify and reform the bureaucracy,
if there were a choice, who would want to be a solitary official?
In officialdom, it is gratifying to call upon nurous colleagues to respond and be a leader of The Upright, is it not?
However, in these tis, it is indeed not easy to be The Upright.
The emperor’s blade is much sharper than the literati’s words.
But even if one does not beco The Upright, to be an all-rounded and indestructible official and mix as an elder statesman for several dynasties is also extrely good.
"Li Gong’s words are very true. I have just ascended to a high position and was nearly blinded by joy, almost making a mistake,"
Song Zan, who had reached his current position, was naturally no fool. With just a little hint, he imdiately ca to his senses and hastily thanked his forr superior with a bow: "Li Gong is my senior, and over the years under your leadership, Zan has benefited greatly and is extrely grateful at heart.
In the future, whenever Li Gong has any commands, just send a letter, and Zan will never refuse."
Of course, Song Zan could see through his old superior’s ideas and took the opportunity to express his closeness.
In the world of bureaucracy, it is common practice to form alliances and manage factions.
Li Changyu’s fortune in the bureaucracy is currently flourishing; as long as he serves his term well as the county protector, an advisor position is guaranteed, and he is on the verge of rising to the ministry.
Having such a senior figure, when the ti cos and I, having accumulated enough experience, wish to develop my career in the court, wouldn’t it be easy if the opponent pulls up?
"Haha, speak cautiously,"
Seeing his old subordinate so considerate, Li Changyu laughed and then reminded, "We are all ministers of His Majesty and serve to act on behalf of the Heavenly Son. We all follow His Majesty’s words, not commands from .
Rember, never say these words again in the future."
Song Zan repeatedly nodded: "Li Gong’s right, we are all serving the Heavenly Son."
Li Changyu smiled at the corner of his mouth and waved his hand: "Alright, we have already seen enough of the Great Liang city, and we both know what’s on our minds. It’s ti to go to the palace to et His Majesty and report on our duties and strategies."
Both were transferred from the South, Baling, to Great Liang and had been in the city for less than two days. After reporting in and waiting for three days, today was the appointed ti to enter the city and et the Heavenly Son.
They knew that the three-day wait was for them to observe their respective jurisdictions.
In these three days, they had to co up with a set of governance policies.
Leaving aside whether the policies were reliable, a feasible plan had to be presented.
Otherwise, how could the Innate Talent trust you to govern Great Liang, to govern Liang County well?
If there’s a problem with the plan, it can be slowly revised during implentation.
But if you can’t present a plan, it’s purely an issue of attitude and ability.
If you don’t give a satisfactory answer today in front of His Majesty, even the position In Hand might slip away.
There are plenty of people who want to be officials.
The reason it was their turn to serve as the protectors of Liang County and the governor of Great Liang was simply because they were suitable.
But being suitable does not an no one can replace them; this must be clearly understood.
After nearly fifty years of accumulating Inner Strength, Great Chu has nurtured countless talents, no longer the remote small court that had just secured its territory and lacked officials.
The Great Chu of today is rightfully the world’s strongest country and will soon be the only great country in the Nine Provinces.
This montum, like the rising sun, has lifted everyone enveloped in its glow to the Heavenly Vault.
The rolling Qi Luck gathered, like fierce fire cooking oil, flourishing and thriving along with the state power of Chu, growing stronger day by day.
Just like Li Changyu and Song Zan, even if they wanted to form cliques for personal gain, they dared not neglect state affairs. Instead, they continued to work hard, adding bricks and mortar to the rise of Great Chu, continually dedicating their efforts.
This is the impact of a rising great nation on the aspiration of people’s hearts.
Everyone is full of hope for the future.
And for this hope, they are willing to work and struggle.
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As Li Changyu and Song Zan were on their way to et the emperor, Lu Yuan also received another piece of good news.
The renowned Liang general Yan Yunqing, who was originally leading his troops in Shanyang County and clashing with Qingxuanzi, upon receiving the news that Great Liang city had fallen and the emperor of Liang perished,
withdrew his troops overnight from Shanyang County, not daring to linger for a mont longer, for fear of being caught between attacks from Chu forces in Liang County.
Qingxuanzi had long been aware of the situation in Great Liang and was prepared, detecting Yan Yunqing’s movents in advance.
So when the Liang forces were withdrawing, he led an ambush to intercept them.
The five hundred thousand strong army of Shanyang County of Liang could not anticipate this and suffered a crushing defeat during the retreat, with tens of thousands killed.
The remainder of the Liang forces, who had not withdrawn, were tightly entangled by the Chu army, struggling to retreat safely.
Now, about four hundred thousand Liang soldiers are trapped in Shanyang County, with Yan Yunqing leading them in a desperate struggle, seeking an opportunity to withdraw.
However, Shanyang County is not entirely encircled, as the main army only controls the west and south of the county, while The North and the east remain under the control of Liang and Xu State.
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