Zhang Xun snapped back to reality, the shock on his face instantly replaced by a much deeper concern. He didn't even glance at the open cell door as he caught up with Han Zhi in a few strides, walking half a step behind and practically glued to his side. His voice dropped to a low, urgent hiss:
"Junior Minister Han! Junior Minister Han! What you... what you said just now... was far... far too harsh! Chancellor Song is, after all..."
After all, he was a veteran official who had served three reigns, and once held the highest position a subject could reach! That comparison of him to Cao Cao and the Tang Emperor was practically a slap across the face of the entire scholarly class!
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