Chapter 151

In the current political climate of Jiangsu, one must be politically correct. Who is on the right side? Commissioner Zhao! Who is on the wrong side? Old Grandmaster Hu! Opposing everything established by Old Grandmaster Wu during his tenure, regardless of whether it is good or bad, is the correct stance. Conversely, anything else is incorrect. That is the situation, and that is the way the wind is blowing. Anyone who thinks otherwise should take a look at where Old Grandmaster Hu is working now. In the absence of a Director of Education, a Commissioner of Education has the authority to restore or revoke a scholar's status; in special cases, he can even exercise the powers of the Director of Education, provided the Ministry of Rites reviews the actions afterward. This is why Director Wu asked Commissioner Zhao for help. However, Director Wu had one lingering worry: the matter concerning his nephew had been reported to the Director of Education Yamen by the Prefectural Academy Professor of Huian Prefecture. What if that professor in Huian dug his heels in and refused to act? "That makes it easy. If Huian won't do it, then I will deal with Huian," Commissioner Zhao said, laughing as he downed his wine.