In the three eastern provinces of Wu Zhou, Yue Province borders Xiongchu and abounds in martial vigor, while Ning Province lacks both spiritual energy and resources, making it practically negligible. Though both lie in eastern Wu Zhou, they are as different as night and day.
Ping Province sits right between the two—not quite as prosperous as the former, yet better off than the latter—roughly on par with the troposphere.
However, Ping Province has one distinct advantage: its mineral resources are exceptionally rich. The locals quarry the mountains and tap the waters, generating tax revenues that have consistently ranked among the top three in Wu Zhou. It is a prized purse for the imperial court and holds immense strategic value.
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