"After all, the Confucian Dao has endured through the ages; respecting the heavens and caring for the people is its very foundation."
With this said, Chen Yi cupped his hands in a salute to Ma Shuhan and changed the subject. "I am bold enough to ask, Lord Academic Administrator, why did you set this as the topic?"
His words rang in everyone's ears like the toll of a bell.
Whether they had chosen to campaign against the south or battle the north in their policy essays, most of the candidates now looked ashamed.
The Confucian Dao was unlike other teachings; it placed the utmost emphasis on "respecting the heavens and caring for the people." Writing arguments that advocated slaughter during the Annual Examination was truly inappropriate.
Ma Guan was the first who could no longer hold back. He stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Lord Academic Administrator, Student Ma Guan, Heming, shares this question."
Tang Ye followed suit. "I share this question as well."
