Is the Direction of Planning Problematic?

A few days later, Lan Tian returned to Guangzhou. Before he could even head to the inner residence to visit his wife and daughter, he encountered Guan Ping, who had arrived from Xiangyang.

"Tan Zhi? Why are you here?" Lan Tian asked, his face full of curiosity.

Guan Ping cupped his hands in a salute. "I am acting under my father's orders; I have come to seek your guidance on a matter, Uncle."

"Oh? Could it be about the reopening of trade routes?" Lan Tian guessed.

"It seems General Gan's messenger has already arrived. My father is hesitant about this matter, and Advisor Xu suggested I come to consult you, so I traveled here by fast boat," Guan Ping explained.

Lan Tian waved his hand. "Gan Xingba's messenger is currently at the city post station. Let us not stand at the gate; let us go to the rear hall and speak at our leisure."

"Understood." Guan Ping followed him politely.

The Chief of Guards, Gao Yuan, went ahead to the rear hall to prepare fruits, snacks, and wine, as that was where Lan Tian conducted most of his daily business.

Upon entering the rear hall, Lan Tian and Guan Ping took their seats as host and guest.

Lan Tian teased, "Tan Zhi is already a General Who Pacifies Bandits. How could Yunchang bear to send you on such a courier's errand? It is truly a waste of talent."

Guan Ping cupped his hands and replied, "The great battles in Jing Province have just settled, and the focus is now on restoring the people's livelihood. We are re-dividing the land in Nan Commandery, especially the fertile soil that had gone to waste. Advisor Xu is primarily handling that, while the military focus is on defense and training. With General Pang and