In the past, carriages and horses were distant, and letters were slow.
Everything took a long time, truly testing one's patience.
Liang Qu clearly remembers his first promotion, from Eighth Junior Rank River Chief to Seventh Rank Dushui Lang. For ranks of Seventh and below, there was no need to go to the Imperial Capital; the six departments of the Vice Capital South Zhili could confer titles. Within the same province, the distance was close enough, yet it still took two months to receive the appointment after reporting to the Vice Capital.
The waiting in between was anxious, stretching one's neck daily and widening one's eyes, just waiting for the courier to arrive.
He was able to adapt quickly to the pace and mode of life here, undoubtedly due to this contribution.
