Du Chengfeng originally thought this matter would escalate greatly.

After all, these capturers from Southern Chen were truly formidable; they even managed to uncover the fact that he killed Qi Jinshan. Thus, for the things he once did out of impulsiveness, the time had come to bear the consequences—fortunately, he was mentally prepared for such matters long ago. And if worse comes to worst, he’ll just raise the flag and have a showdown with Southern Chen.

Anyway, he’s alone and even not a Chen native. Even if they really start fighting, he has nothing to lose.

Of course, there are the folks from Yang Family Fort and the manpower from Ziyang Mountain Academy, these acquaintances perhaps warrant some consideration, though not too much. After all, for every acquaintance that dies on his side, he’ll just go kill ten Southern Chen governors. If he kills enough of them, probably no one will dare cause trouble anymore.

And then... there won’t be anything after.

With Du Chengfeng’s capability, he can only conceive up to this point. As for more, like overthrowing Southern Chen or even establishing a new dynasty—although he’s thought about it, the problem is that he doesn’t know how, having no knowledge in this regard whatsoever.

If it were Ruan Shantao, the old fellow, he might be able to achieve it, for that old man truly possessed such talent.

But as for Du Chengfeng...

He can’t even recite poetry smoothly. With such a level, how could he possibly manage affairs of the court?

He may be able to stir up two dishes, but making him take on significant matters is a bit too much—he’s only proficient at chopping people, the only skill he can showcase. Besides that, he’s just at an ordinary person’s level.

Yet if he just keeps killing, what could possibly come out of it?

Du Chengfeng isn’t really sure, perhaps it’s a path without end.

Nevertheless, it was precisely at this moment that the captured governor Qian designed an alternative solution for him.

"... Are you still not fully awake?"

In the cleaned rear courtyard of the governor’s mansion, Du Chengfeng looked at the Yiyang governor named Qian Jin in front of him.

"Are you serious?"

"What is muddled, and what is clear-headed?"

At this moment, Qian Jin had already tidied his attire, his wide robe and large sleeves surprisingly giving off an energized impression.

"None of these matters, don’t they? Just like those past events of yours, none of them are important... don’t mention such as Qi Jinshan; if accountability is sought later, it was he who offended the General, having his own way to death."

"You..."

Du Chengfeng couldn’t help but frown.

Then what about the rebellion he staged?

"What rebellion? This governor has never heard of it."

Qian Jin shook his head repeatedly, for his resolute stance seemed as though such an incident really never occurred.

"This governor only knows that the court has appointed a new General to lead troops to assist in the defense at Yiyang. As for the camp site... please choose on the map yourself, General." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"I’m not any General..."

Du Chengfeng’s frown deepened.

He could confirm his identity as the Military Supplies Chief of Ji Prefecture since it’s something Liu Yanran left as her final legacy for him—but this General, he didn’t know about, he never even heard of this position.

Does Da Chen really have such an office?

"There wasn’t before, now there is."

Qian Jin responded crisply.

"Once I petition the court, just go through the process, and the position will be granted... It’s just a nominal rank, doesn’t require the court to send troops or supplies, only needing salaries and rewards, this position is even easier to handle than the provincial governor."

"You..."

Du Chengfeng was directly dumbfounded.

If earlier, Qian Jin was merely putting on airs, hiding behind antics, now these words directly revealed the truth—obviously, the position of General was prepared for him, just to make his affair a big one turn small, and a small one disappear.

So this rebel actually gets to enjoy something akin to, killing and setting fires as he pleases?

"Otherwise? Does Yiyang have any other measures?"

Seeing Du Chengfeng’s bewilderment, Qian Jin couldn’t help but chuckle bitterly.

"Would I muster troops in Yiyang to fight you? Or you lead that group of refugees to resist the entire Da Chen? It’s pointless, that kind of thing is pointless... Wars cost lives, and many lives. As Yiyang governor, naturally, I don’t want the citizens of Yiyang to suffer such calamities, so instead of letting the people die in battle, why not pull some strings to get you an official position and resolve the matter."

Here, Qian Jin paused for a moment.

"Whether it’s Hao Chong from Yiyang or Qi Jinshan from Yizhou, no matter how they offended you, they are both dead now anyway. For the sake of two dead men, should even more living ones follow them to an untimely death?"

"Hmm..."

At this moment, when Du Chengfeng looked at Qian Jin his gaze had already changed.

Initially, upon spotting this Governor Qian, just seeing the improper farcical scene, he thought Governor Qian was purely worthless, yet now it seems... the opponent indeed had some capability?

Extraordinary, truly extraordinary, at least after saying these words, he no longer had a reason to clash with this Governor Qian.

The opposing party humbled themselves, glossed over past incidents, even bestowed an official position. If he continued with a murderous demeanor, seeking to fight Southern Chen, then it became his fault.