With a stern expression, Zhao Deshan declared, "I, Zhao Deshan, read the words of the saints daily and have studied the laws of Great Yu. Nepotism and corruption—at minimum, lead to demotion, and at worst, to inescapable death."
He paused for a moment, glanced at the thousand-households badge, and sneered coldly, "If you're impersonating an official for your actions, then your crime will be even greater."
Chen Yi swept his gaze over the group of indignant scholars behind Zhao Deshan, his tone apathetic, "Are you intending to defy official orders?"
"We scholars are not defying orders," Zhao Deshan responded righteously, "but cannot abide anyone who bullies others with their power!"
