What happened?
Gongsun Bo was nearly laughing from anger at Chen Luo's question.
You caused this yourself. Do you really not intend to take responsibility?
Gongsun Bo deeply admired Chen Luo, but years of navigating the treacherous seas of the Department of Deviations had taught him that placing the hopes of Legalism on Chen Luo was still far too unrealistic.
The officialdom, aristocratic families, and Sacred Clans were all part of one circle, built upon an unshakable foundation.
This was a complete system. How could an individual possibly stand against it?
Shang Jun had tried, and ended up dead with his Dao destroyed. The other great Legalist masters had tried as well, but in the end, those who managed to become saints had all chosen to skirt that taboo path.
Just look at the former Minister of Law, Song Ci. He had never directly opposed them. He had merely perfected the Path of Forensic Examination, yet they had pressured him into hanging up his seal and leaving, forcing him to live under an assumed name for thirty years!
Thus, even after Chen Luo took office, Gongsun Bo still merely did his own duty. He neither drew close nor kept his distance. As long as he placed no hope in Chen Luo, he would not be disappointed.
But this time, he had to argue things through with Chen Luo.
"The Colonel's The Moving Injustice to Dou E is growing more popular by the day!" Gongsun Bo said sourly.
Chen Luo nodded. "Thank you!"
Chen Xiliang sighed from the side.
How can this boy be so guileless?
Gongsun Bo's brows shot upward. "I think the Colonel could write another piece called A Calamity Descends upon Kaifeng Prefecture. What do you think?"
Chen Luo: (#д)
*Damn it. I've spent the past few days