As early as when Xu Xing and Chang Kun became sworn brothers on the Flower Boat, Xu Xing had anticipated today's events. Upon entering Mount Siming, he knew that if the King of Sorrow Yao Dang acknowledged him as a sworn brother, Yao Dang would inevitably have to share power with him.
This was unavoidable.
The power structure within the Mountain Stronghold relied on the sworn brothers, in conjunction with their Big Brother Yao Dang, jointly governing the stronghold.
Even Yao Dang wouldn't dare to easily overthrow this system.
It was akin to Prince Zhou enfeoffing his brothers, including Tang Shu Yu.
Even if it began as a jest, Tang Shu Yu's enfeoffment had to be made substantive.
Respecting the Mountain Stronghold's system was also fundamental to maintaining Yao Dang's rule.
