Chapter 815 Dragon Rise_2

"The Central Plains has endured a drought for three years; refugees and bandits are countless... Even though Zhang Ye had previously attempted to clear out the chaos, various government offices also face turmoil; indeed, not as peaceful as the South, with its plentiful rice and fish in serene towns."

Behind the Youth, a middle-aged literatus stroked his beard and said with a smile, "It seems that coming to the South to hold office was the right choice... cough, cough..."

The middle-aged man's face paled as he spoke, coughing several times, appearing to be in poor health.

He was named 'Chen Hong', and at the age of fifteen, he had become a Scholar; after failing the Imperial Examination several times, he was directly appointed as a Ninth-grade official. After many years of diligent service, he finally became the county magistrate of Hezi County. Standing beside him was his son, 'Chen Zitong'.