This was a common occurrence. As the saying goes, "a new emperor brings new ministers."
Who could fault Lord Shao for strategically placing his own allies within the government office? Such tactics were par for the course.
However… what caught them off guard was the outcome of the clashes between Lord Shao and Deputy Prefect Guan. Despite Deputy Prefect Guan's efforts to assert his authority, both openly and covertly, he found himself outmaneuvered time and again by Lord Shao, suffering significant setbacks in the process.
The bitterness welled up within the two brothers. Would seeking assistance from Deputy Prefect Guan truly yield any results? They couldn't afford to risk everything and come back empty-handed!
Reflecting on the rumors they had heard about Shao Yunduan's immense wealth and his victories over the Tiger Head Tribe, the Fan brothers decided to reassess their approach.