Five days quickly passed. After Gu Yu completed his first task, he was met with two pieces of news.
The first came from home:
The imperial edict had arrived at the Chen Residence, appointing Chen Jinggu to assume duties in Qingping Prefecture within a month. He was promoted to the rank of Regulation Grade 5, serving as the second-in-command in internal affairs, half a rank higher than before.
Qingping Prefecture is located at the easternmost part of Zhenyang Province, separated by a river from Dongyuan. It's a vital hub for trade, ranking among the top in annual tax revenue. The opportunities for personal gain are quite significant.
Both countries share the south bank of Tongtian River, jointly monopolizing the only stretch of plains, with similarities in ethnicity, civilization, and governance structures. Several battles were fought in the past, ending with mutual losses. They later signed a permanent peace treaty, which has lasted for a century.
