Not Seeking Counsel from the Masses (Part 2)

Bamboo Pole was a true scholar. Unlike Zhang Yingying, who made things up however she pleased, every quote he cited had a genuine source. Smiling, he explained, "It comes from The Book of Lord Shang. The original says: 'Those of supreme virtue do not conform to common customs; those who achieve great deeds do not consult the masses.' It roughly means that those who accomplish great undertakings do not deliberate excessively with others, because foolish people still do not understand what happened even after things are done, while wise people can perceive the subtle signs and make accurate predictions in advance. If the wise plan together with the foolish, they often get bogged down in endless verbal debates, which instead affects their own judgment..."

Zhang Yingying gave an "Mm-hm." "Where's the political correctness in that?"

"Uh, it actually makes some sense." Deep down, Ronan rather agreed with the theory. He tried to join the discussion using his own Logic. "The Turbid Spiritual Stream really isn't easy to control. The emotions and thoughts of the upper layer are far less solid and stable than the desires at the bottom, and they are extremely vulnerable to outside interference."

Zhang Yingying rolled her eyes at him. "Are you providing theoretical support for those bureaucrats?"

"Quite the opposite." Bamboo Pole had joined forces with Ronan, though he seemed to be pushing his own agenda. "I think the President and the Martial Emperor, including our Secretary He and Boss Ronan, should take that saying into consideration, cast off certain burdens, and make wiser choices."

"Hey, my boss and the President are participating in that meeting too."

Bamboo Pole chuckled twice. "Have you read the meeting minutes? Do they include the opinions of the President and the Martial Emperor?"

Zhang Yingying was slightly startled, only to