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Three days later, the Governor's Mansion in Guangzhou.
Ever since six years ago, when Lin Yuanfu of Chiwei Island was assassinated, the position of Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi had been vacant for over half a year, until the government decided to establish the Tianbo Division, and only then was the position filled.
In the past, pirates from the South Seas were rampant, and the foreigners had strong ships and powerful guns. During the Siege of Guangzhou, pirates and Red-haired Men invaded as if no one were in their way, completely ripping apart the veil of shame covering the rotten maritime defenses of Guangdong and Guangxi, causing shock throughout the court and the government.
Yet, in just six short years, the government actually managed to regroup and clear the coastal defenses! This accomplishment should first be credited to the current Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi, Yang Sheng, Yang Bingyan.
