C123 The Third Division

In Sea City, Gao Shaoyi understood exactly how to handle the Imperial Court officials—he needed to show them tangible benefits. Without seeing any advantages, why would they ever back him?

Gao Shaoyi had a firm grip on Sea City, and could detain any court envoys sent his way. However, such actions could easily brand him a traitor.

The King Protector Army couldn't afford the stigma of treason