After the Dragon Boat Festival, construction of the second military stronghold in Gan State Guard began.
Xiao Yeyang kept the construction of the military town a secret from the local guard; many officials had backing from other powers, and before regaining control of the Dan River, he did not want it to become common knowledge.
He understood that there were many in the Gan State Guard who did not recognize his authority; there was no helping it, even though he held the appointment letter from the Five Armies Capital Protectorate, his official rank was still too low.
Taking back the Dan River would be his first step in establishing a firm foothold in Xiliang.
"Why are you frowning again?"
Daohua, carrying a bowl of milk tea, walked into the study and saw Xiao Yeyang with a deep furrow in his brow, standing in front of a sand table.
