"So, what is this supposed to mean? Lord Jingnan doesn't make a move, yet he allows a prince, who has technically always led troops but never truly fought a war, to command the expedition?" Zheng Fan leaned back in his seat, pointing to the official document before him.
"My Lord, according to the message from the Sixth Prince, it seems the Yan Emperor intends to purge the regional military commanders and dismantle the power structures they've established."
"Isn't it a sign of distrust between the monarch and his ministers?"
"It shouldn't be."
"Did Ji Chengjue mention in his letter how we should deal with this Eldest Prince?"
"No. On the contrary, he said he has gone to Nan'an County to become a bailiff. He even specifically mentioned that his name in the streets henceforth would be Yan Xiaoliu."
"What a bizarre name he's chosen."
"He also asked in the letter what you think of the name, My Lord."
"When you reply, tell him I think it's excellent."
"Yes, My Lord."
