After listening to what Wang Yuan said, Emperor Shi frowned deeply and couldn't help but retort:
"Though this way can inspire the vitality of the courtiers and can also transfer the grievances of the people onto the current rulers, it counts as the way of the Ancient Saint Kings.
But if this continues, where is the dignity of the monarch, and how will ambitions be realized?
Bear the disgrace of the nation, be the Sacrificial Master; bear the misfortunes of the nation, this is being the King of the World!
Those in power should have their powers and responsibilities unified; without bearing responsibility and the filth, they naturally won't possess the corresponding power.
In the [Shangjun Book], there are three approaches: Emperor Path, King's Way, and Domineering, originating from the Dharma Clan, Confucianism, and Law respectively.
