No matter how much Xu Qing's article twisted the truth, it ultimately portrayed the Emperor and the Grand Secretary splashing mud on the Kong Mansion. If they acknowledged it, wouldn't that be the end of it?
Once this rumor spread, scholars around the world would naturally empathize with the situation, feeling much like the proverb 'when the rabbit perishes, the fox grieves.' Surely they couldn't remain indifferent to this.
Brilliant, truly brilliant!
The clan elders each took their leave, ready to act according to Duke Yan Sheng's instructions.
This time, they were determined to shape public opinion.
Xu Qing's actions, naturally, could not be left at that. Afterwards, they must find a way to make Xu Gongming completely ostracized by the scholar community!
But for the moment, this matter had to be set aside.
Once Duke Yan Sheng saw the clan elders out, he immediately summoned a confidant.
