The reason Gongsun Zhi ultimately chose to part ways with Li Bao's son, leading his troops away and wishing to return to the Gongsun surname, was minor; but his desire for his son to change the surname was significant.
"Lord Zheng, I am a straightforward person and feel incapable of properly teaching my child. My boy is intelligent, and I fear he'll be hindered if he stays with me. Therefore, I implore you, Lord Zheng, to teach him well.
Here, Gongsun Zhi bows his head to the ground for Lord Zheng!"
After speaking,
Gongsun Zhi knelt down again, bowing his head three times.
In truth, this signifies an entrustment of guardianship.
Throughout history, entrusting guardianship has always been significant, as one requests others to extend your bloodline, owing them a great kindness, thus three bows are only appropriate.
The wild people king once told Lord Zheng that because Lord Zheng was accustomed to looking upwards, he rarely noticed trivial pursuits.
