Chapter 2201: Seeking Revenge
Old General Sun chuckled, pleased with himself.
âYouâre still young. Thereâs much more for you to discover in the future, hahaha!â
The Sun Family, convinced that Shao Yunduanâs downfall was inevitable, hadnât paid him much mind. They were content to sit back and watch the spectacle, waiting for his eventual demise.
As for the Second Prince, he believed Shao Yunduan was loyal but didnât immediately seek his allegiance due to his disdain for House Sun. Instead, he hoped Shao Yunduan would strengthen himself in Huaixi Province, becoming a powerful ally in the future without any strings attached.
In the Second Princeâs eyes, Shao Yunduan was becoming increasingly inconspicuous, and no one dared provoke him.
Upon learning of Shao Yunduanâs land acquisition, the Fourth Prince felt a twinge of apprehension. He had never underestimated Shao Yunduan, neither in the past nor now. However, being in the distant capital, he lacked the means to confront Shao Yunduan, even if he wished to.
Furthermore, Shao Yunduan wasnât the only one claiming territory and adopting royal titles in Huaixi Province. The Fourth Prince had to set him aside for the time being and concentrate on dealing with the Second Prince.
Shao Yunduanâs assessment of Huaixi Province was accurate.
The Prefect of Hangzhou proved to be as arrogant as expected. True to form, he set his sights on Jinhua, attempting to reclaim it.
Zheng Sangge, seething with anger, led his troops into battle. Over the past half-month, they engaged the enemy several times, employing cunning tactics to ensnare them. They not only repelled the enemy but also captured Lishui and Yongâan.
He sent a warning to the Prefect of Hangzhou, cautioning him against disrupting the Zhao Familyâs enterprises, or he would march into Hangzhou one day and make him pay.
At Shao Yunduanâs behest, the Prefect of Hangzhouâs brother-in-law was sent to the frontline, courtesy of Zheng Sangge. There was no use keeping such an individual; he was merely a drain on resources. Returning him would force the Prefect of Hangzhou to deal with him, adding to their mutual discomfort.
However, by abandoning him and showing disregard for his life, a permanent rift had formed between him and his brother-in-law. It remained to be seen how this schism would deepen and what repercussions it would bring.
The Prefect of Hangzhou seethed with fury.
He refused to believe it! How could he have been so careless? Losing Jinhua and Quzhou was one thing, but to lose Lishui and Yongâan again was unacceptable.
Even the flimsiest excuse wouldnât hold up.
Failure to reclaim Lishui and Yongâan would destabilize his rule.
Zheng Sangge was all too eager to oblige.
He relished the opportunity for another confrontation. In a fierce battle, not only did the Prefect of Hangzhou fail to retake Lishui and Yongâan, but he also lost Wenzhou City and Tai City.
The capture of these two cities was relatively straightforward.
The County Magistrates of the two provinces had long held grievances against the Prefect of Hangzhou. Despite Zhejiang Provinceâs wealth, they were repeatedly demoted to the provinceâs periphery and served as County Magistrates for two consecutive years. With nowhere else to turn, they acquiesced to Shao Yunduanâs authority.
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