The Empress's ascension to the throne swiftly spread throughout all of Great Wei.
Everyone knew that this would usher in a new chapter.
The storms and rain in Luojing, Great Wei's capital, had little impact on the northwestern frontier. At most, there was simply a different emperor.
To those on the frontier, it made no difference who sat on the throne. It had little effect on their lives.
Sheng Huai'an trained troops in Hexi County for a month.
The imperial court did not send a new Colonel to garrison Hexi County, nor did Anning Pass issue orders for him to return.
Winter descended upon the northwestern frontier. Frost could be seen every morning, and snow fell from time to time, often continuing for days on end.
"General Sheng, my master invites you to warm wine," the County Magistrate Chen's servant said as he arrived at the military camp with his master's invitation.
"Is your master really that idle?" Sheng Huai'an sighed. The county magistrate truly had it easy.
Unlike him, who spent every day either cultivating or drilling troops.
The servant smiled. General Sheng was mocking his master, and he did not dare respond.
When Sheng Huai'an arrived at the county magistrate's residence, he found him beside a pavilion by the pond in the rear garden.
A thin blanket of white snow covered the stonework and artificial hills. County Magistrate Chen wore a black padded coat as he warmed wine and admired the snow.
"Brother Chen certainly has refined tastes, warming wine and admiring snow all day long," Sheng Huai'an called from afar.
"Is General Sheng mocking Chen? I am merely stealing a moment of leisure amid my work," County Magistrate Chen said with a smile.
Sheng Huai'an entered the pavilion and sat opposite County Magistrate Chen.
"Tell me, you