Initially, when Tang Buqi forcibly dismissed them and stripped them of their commands, the generals harbored considerable resentment. The other officials in Jiangnan were even more displeased.0

Those who did not support Tang Buqi’s ambitions for secession thought that he was finally making his move and considered ways to sabotage him.0

Those who did support him thought of him a fool. After all, they were backing him, yet he was taking away their authority.0

Some of those summoned to report to Zhao Changhe did not even know who he was. Their hearts simmered with discontent.0

Who do you think you are? Just because the Tome of Troubled Times praised you a few times, you think you’re some king?0

But once they witnessed Zhao Changhe astride his flying steed, all grievances vanished. They were left with a single thought: Whatever this man says, goes. In Jiangnan, all private ambitions and schemes were silenced.0

When people encounter strength beyond comprehension,...0