Chang'an is impossible. There is famine in Chang'an, and the one guarding Chang'an is the Prince Nanyang, the brother of Prince East Sea. Having just broken free from Prince East Sea, how could he go to Prince Nanyang?
Chang'an is also too close to the Xianbei.
As for Chen County, the emperor glanced at Zhao Hanzhang.
Compared to Zhao Hanzhang, he trusts Gou Xi more.
Gou Xi is a minister worthy of receiving his secret edicts twice. Although their communication was mostly through letters, the emperor admired his character and trusted his abilities.
But Zhao Hanzhang, although he heard much about her deeds, the emperor didn't much trust her, especially after her ruthless dealings with Wang Mi, where one moment they were allies and the next she killed him without blinking an eye.
Thus, the emperor chose Gou Xi, and naturally, he also chose Yun City.
