It's quite suitable to set off now; after more than a month when it snows, then transportation will be inconvenient.
Before Zhang Zhi's departure.
He privately met with Chu Heng.
Chu Heng gave him Xie Yu's recommendation letter. Although Xie Yu is not in Jiangnan, it's not too far, and the administration in Yuzhou is indeed clearer than in Jiangnan.
The fief of King Qi is right in Jiangnan.
Minister Qi going this time is almost like returning to his nest.
Clearly, Emperor Xuanming is openly testing him.
As for Zhang Zhi, who was also sent, he could easily be seen as the pawn in the competition between the two.
