In the Name of the People: Kangzi, I'm Here to Claim the Credit

My name is Wang Tinghou. Wang, as in kings and nobles, and Tinghou, as in the Marquis of Hanshou. I’m handsome, tall, and in great shape, though of course, compared with all of you watching, I’m nothing special.

But there’s one thing that sets me apart: I have a little something in the way of connections.

I was doing just fine in the capital when my superior suddenly called me in for a talk. He asked whether I’d be willing to go to Jingzhou and take charge. I didn’t think much of it and agreed on the spot: no objections, I can leave anytime.

But then Old Chen suddenly said, “Don’t be so quick to answer. Go home. Talk it over with Director Hongtao and Elder Wang, then get back to me.”