The Timing Was Wrong; Respectful Persistence Brought Good Fortune

Lan Tian guessed that news of Cao Pi's ascension to the throne had already reached Chengdu. Were the officials of Shu asking the King of Hanzhong to assume the imperial throne? Had his brother-in-law hesitated and summoned him to discuss it? But the timing seemed off. Song Chen had only just received the news, and there was no way a round trip to Yi Province could have happened so quickly.

"Does the King of Hanzhong have some urgent matter?" Lan Tian asked curiously.

Yi Ji shook his head. "The king didn't explain, but he urged me to travel day and night to fetch you. He asked that you set out by tomorrow morning at the latest."

Everyone in the hall found it strange. What could be so urgent?

"What's the situation in Chengdu now? Could there be unrest?" Lan Tian asked with a frown.

"Since the Battle of Hanzhong ended, every part of Yi Province has been recuperating. Chengdu is politically stable, and the people are enjoying peaceful lives. It was especially lively over the New Year, so there shouldn't be any unrest." Yi Ji shook his head, perplexed.

"Mr. Jibo, Jiao Province has spent nearly a year preparing to punish the Linyi Kingdom for rebelling against the Han. The three armies are set to depart tomorrow morning, and we received the King of Hanzhong's approval more than ten days ago. Why has he summoned the Prefect to Shu at this moment?" Gao Shun asked with a frown, cupping his hands.

"The king didn't say. But I heard General Gao will lead the campaign. With your abilities, you should win with ease. The king has only summoned General Lan's whole family to Chengdu. That shouldn't affect the campaign against the Linyi Kingdom, should it?" Yi Ji looked puzzled.

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