Yang Si An gave a wry smile, "The Xiaos of Lanling, I'm afraid you don't know, but I once sought knowledge in Zhen Country. The strife and hidden dangers among the royal family, noble clans, and commoners there are more perilous than in Xun Country or Li Country.
At present, the ruler of Xun Country still makes unilateral decisions; at least he understands the need to balance grace and power, winning over people's hearts. He manipulates power balances by pitting external threats against internal worries to subdue the noble families, and he has a firm grip on military authority. As long as he is determined, any minor disputes over succession can be resolved with a single word, preventing major incidents.
