"Even He Ruoqinhu is to be dealt with, then am I, Jiang Wanxiang, to only deal with my generals, yet unable to punish my own son? If so, the rewards and punishments of the nation are unclear, how would civil and martial officials strive courageously?"
"Does this not make everyone live in fear, forming cliques for personal gain?"
"Only to seek a way out, that though you might cause great calamity, you could use it to avoid disaster?"
"Reward for merit, punish for faults."
"The fundamental principle of the nation lies in this!"
Jiang Wanxiang's reasoning was also absolute. Jiang Su remained silent, saying, "This matter of the expedition should have been He Ruoqinhu's own decision." Jiang Wanxiang replied, "But he is the supervisor, and as a Crown Prince, failing to keep his generals in check beneath him is also a dereliction of duty!"
Jiang Su asked, "Your Majesty, how do you intend to deal with the Crown Prince?"
