The scholars of Jiangning Prefecture, seeing Mr. Liang, a national minister with decisive authority in this case, taking the initiative, dared not waver any further and could only accept the decision quietly and honestly.
However, Mr. Liang did not participate in the subsequent land surveying; he simply made a copy of the relevant documents, handed them to Magistrate He, and then took the originals back to the capital.
He knew that turmoil in the Southeast was imminent, and staying would only add to his troubles.
After all, he was the highest official in South Zhili, and if he did not leave, he would undoubtedly end up cleaning up the aftermath in the Southeast.
He might not be good at doing things, but he was certainly good at being an official!
This was the Dao of utter sincerity, to be unaware and unhearing, sensing danger and avoiding it.
As for pressing the Jiangning scholars to settle the case quickly, Mr. Liang understood clearly.
