Gongsun Su Wang said, "Confucianism isn't solely about becoming an official."
"It's just that people take a part of Confucian teachings and distort them to persuade others to follow their own ideas, merely using the Master's reputation to win debates against others. Over time, this has led to the decline of Confucianism."
"The Farmer School teaches that knowing the road ahead is hard and still pursuing it is what makes a gentleman."
"It's a pity I'm not there, otherwise I would play the lute and sing to see you off."
Therefore, Ji Zichang, who sought the support of Gongsun Su Wang, hit a snag and had to leave with much regret. Considering the feedback from the envoys sent to the other Palace Masters, it seemed that all schools were indulging in this matter.
