Mingling the ways of the Hundred Schools of Thought, grand and vast, different for every individual. The Crown Prince only spoke in generalities, and Jiang Wang was left to speculate about the path of the Emperor Qi.
However, he suddenly thought of something.
In retrospect, when he killed Dong Ah, it was indeed a perfect opportunity, striking right at Zhuang Country's vulnerability.
Otherwise, with the momentum from their great victory over Yong Country and Du Ruhui stepping down by following the trend, Dong Ah would have continued the line of governance. Dong Ah's governance skills are undeniable, with an even stronger position as State Minister of Zhuang Country, the Outer Building would be unworried, even possibly attaining the opportunity to realize a divine presence. And once Du Ruhui was free from his official duties, he might well become a True Man!
When he infiltrated Xin'an City at night and killed Dong Ah, he did not merely kill Dong Ah.