Hearing this, Cheng Ziang became even more curious. What exactly do these civil officials intend to do? Could it be they truly wish to extend their reach into the notoriously ungovernable rural towns? If so, do they really have the strength to exert their rule?
Cheng Ziang had a feeling that the Wen Family, almost hysterically, wanted to completely uproot the Wu Family's influence from the grassroots level and take over control of these regions for themselves.
Thinking about this, Cheng Ziang also developed a strong interest in the matter. He cupped his hands and said, "We've come from the West and are passing through this treasured land. Might we request to stay here for a while?"
"If you're not spies sent by the Guest Province people, then there's no need to treat you harshly," Bahàn said with a furrowed brow. "The leader was right. If we want to drive out the Guest Province people, we shouldn't make enemies of others; instead, we should actively forge alliances."
