The Momentum Chapter of The Art of War says: "The rush of torrents, powerful enough to sweep away stones, comes from momentum!
The swoop of raptors, fierce enough to shatter their prey, comes from timing.
Thus, a skilled warrior's momentum is perilous, and his timing is brief."
"Overstepping rank and defying superiors"-those words fell upon the hall like a bow drawn taut.
With this question, Wei Nisheng meant to make Zou Mo admit his guilt!!
If Zou Mo wished to clear himself, he would have to strike back, tearing apart, inch by inch, the legitimacy of Wei Nisheng's acting custody of the minister's seal.
One step back, and all his seniority would flow away eastward; one step forward, and he must wield legitimacy as a blade in a head-on clash.
Advance, and there was no retreat; retreat, and there was no advance.
In an instant, the hall fell deathly silent-not for lack of words, but because all its conflicts had been stretched to breaking point.
Seated on the left, Zou Mo listened quietly to the end, then suddenly clapped his hands and laughed coldly.
"Good," he said with a laugh. "What a fine charge of 'overstepping rank and defying superiors.'"
"I have served as an official for over twenty years, rising from a nobody to Left Vice Minister. This is the first time...
"A mere Vice Director has pointed at my nose and accused me of 'overstepping rank and defying superiors.'"
Zou Mo slowly rose. His voice was not loud, but every word struck the floor: "Since Vice Director Wei wishes to discuss institutional rules, I shall discuss them with him.
"Mencius says: without compass and square, neither circles nor squares can be formed.
"In our dynasty's departmental affairs, the minister oversees the whole, while the left and