But when an official is capable yet refuses to walk the righteous path, it becomes terrifying; he is not a pig, but a man-eating tiger!
"So, you think this former Champion Scholar, now a recluse, is worth heavy use," Song Lifu said.
"Yes, after all, he ranks in the second tier of selection standards!" Lin Xiaosu said, "It's just the fault of this era, where those possessing both virtue and talent are extremely rare."
"In fact, at the beginning of every scholar's career, there's at least some desire to save the world, yet the court is a big dye vat. How many can remain true to their original intention? How many can maintain their own path?" Song Lifu heavily swallowed his cup of tea, as if swallowing the sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy experiences of his decades.
