After establishing a master-servant partnership, the relationship between Lu Yuan and Xuan Chengzi eased significantly.
Therefore, discussions about further collaboration could proceed.
Considering his recent defection and even previous enmity with Chu State, he had a blemished history.
So, upon entering Chu State, Xuan Chengzi began proactively offering strategies to establish merit and secure his position.
"Your Majesty, as of now, the four Protectors of our sect are serving as generals in the Ning army, each commanding a varying number of troops—altogether about one hundred and thirty thousand, mostly stationed to the southeast of Linhai County.
If Your Majesty wishes, I can send word to these four, instructing them to turn their troops around, open the passes, and allow Chu forces to enter and seize the eastern region of Linhai County.
What do you think?"
Xuan Chengzi looked at Lu Yuan, filled with expectation.
