Fang Zhenhai coughed twice but didn't immediately make a statement. Pan Xiuyun's older brother, Pan Li, picked up his wine glass and said, "A marriage alliance between our two families would be mutually beneficial. I suspect you are aware that my brother-in-law is likely to be transferred to the central government in Kyoto soon. If the position of the Governor of Danyang becomes vacant and my brother-in-law highly recommends you, with a bit of lobbying on your part, you might be able to succeed him."
In Jiangdong, Fang Zhenhai is ranked in the top three most important people, but Jiangdong is far inferior to Danyang in many aspects. Even though both are governors, the Governor of Jiangdong is not as powerful as the Governor of Danyang.
Typically, those who become the Governor of Jiangdong have reached their career peak and won't be promoted further. They just wait for their retirement age to come.
Fang Zhenhai is not too old, and he definitely wants to go higher up.
