The Su Family had managed to achieve such a lofty status in Lingjin City not only due to their own considerable strength but also for another pivotal reason: connections. Or perhaps, more accurately, backing.
How powerful was the Su Family's backing? Even Jin Zongquan wouldn't dare provoke them lightly.
This backing was none other than Su Ding's third uncle, Su Chang'an.
As a Third-Rank Military General stationed in the region, Su Chang'an's power was immense. While one couldn't claim he could cover the sky with one hand, his influence was more than enough to silence the local aristocratic clans.
The bureaucracy was divided into Civil Officials and Military Generals. Setting the civil branch aside, Military Generals were categorized into nine ranks based on their abilities and merits, with the first rank being the lowest. Upon reaching the ninth rank, one was no longer called a Ninth-Rank Military General, but a Nine Gates Admiral.
