The way people deal with problems is often not about addressing the problem itself but targeting the person who raised it.
Shen Yue was well-acquainted with this kind of approach. As soon as he heard Cai Jing's remarks, he understood Cai Jing's multiple intentions—attacking Wang Fu, eliminating dissidents, while simultaneously aligning with the Emperor's thoughts.
Cai Jing's repeated rise and fall from power wasn't due to loyalty or rebellion but due to his cunning compliance.
It was his ability to conform to Zhao Ji's wishes that made Cai Jing perpetually entrenched in the court.
Cai Jing was merely a mouthpiece for Zhao Ji. Often, Zhao Ji was reluctant to execute certain actions out of concern for appearances, but Cai Jing would willingly do them on his behalf.
Throughout history, so-called wise rulers often had sycophants by their side—merely tools these so-called wise rulers used to achieve their darker ambitions.
