Chapter 42
Three days before the banquet.
A group of young scholars sat in the courtyard.
Seated before them was Xiao Mochi, the current leader of the “Reformist Faction” and the minister most favored by Emperor Wu.
“Do any of you have further questions about what I just said?” Xiao Mochi smiled warmly at the young officials who were all members of the court. “If there are no questions, I hope everyone can cooperate.”
The young scholars exchanged looks, glancing at one another.
They were the officials responsible for receiving the Qi delegation in three days’ time.
Chen Nanshuang stood up and bowed to Xiao Mochi. “Sir, is this truly necessary?”
Xiao Mochi smiled faintly. “In my view, it is necessary.
The hierarchy within Wu has already solidified—everyone’s interests are interwoven, yours within mine, and mine within yours.