In the Academy, the change within the Farmer School immediately drew reactions from other schools. Many students felt a sense of astonishment at the departure of the entire Farmer School, quickly followed by snickers.
Some disciples from the Confucian factions thought that the Farmer School's relevance to the grand trend of the world was insignificant.
It was a school for times of prosperity.
In times of chaos, Legalism enforced strict laws to calm the people's hearts, Confucianism guided the society with benevolence and righteousness, Zongheng School's disciples galloped across the states, and the generals and strategists of the Military School could strengthen the forces and boost military morale. The ideas of the Farmer School needed time to bear fruit.
In times of chaos, they were too slow.
Some disciples asked the Palace Masters.