The ruler laughed, a hearty laugh, but fortunately, those master painters busy with the "Winter Solstice Snow Picture" had long been accustomed to their master's unruly ways, so they were not affected.
"That person, you should recognize him, Master Yao, he's a Yan person."
"Zheng Fan?"
"He holds a title now."
"Lord Pingye."
"The emperor of Yan State is still petty. If Zheng Fan were to come to our Qian, I wouldn't hesitate to grant him the title of duke."
"Such generosity from Your Majesty."
"Because I know he would never come, so it's just talk for fun."
"Your Majesty…"
"Regarding the matter of the Tri-border Commissioner, Master Yao, you should not feel burdened. Firstly, this move is to quell the criticism from the court and the public. The policy of prioritizing civil officials over military ones has been in place for over a century. Any change cannot happen overnight, as I previously said, it must be gradual.
