Hence, the Governor refuses to collaborate with the Reform Faction, preferring to remain uninvolved.
But the task of land survey in South Zhili is clearly perilous; even the Reform Faction dares not approach.
One could say, within the Court, except for Zhang Shilun who dares, the rest lack the courage.
Mr. He, thrilled yet anxious, asked: "Gongming, if no Governor comes forward, might the task fall upon the shoulders of the Assistant Governor?"
Xu Qing replied: "Lord, do not follow the example of Yuan Shu, for who spares himself when carrying out great deeds. I still vividly remember your heroic figure when vanquishing the bandits of the Lotus Sect, Lord."
Mr. He, of course, was not misled by Xu Qing's sweet talk, but on second thought, if it really came to that, he could always resign.
Yet the important opportunities in life often come only once or twice, and missing them leads to a lifetime of regret.
