Ten years ago, the emperor of jiuli was forced to quell a rebellion by his own people, but he lost and ended up in the emperor's hands. If the emperor wishes to rule the country, how much better would he be than the emperor? Nine years of chaos has made it impossible for him to use his talents, and he is afraid that his ambition will reach the sky. If his ambition reaches the heavens, how can he possibly remember his hatred and count all the misgiving? If this were a "flourishing age," he says, then acting on military might be fine, but right now there is chaos and everyone is at risk. To show kindness in this time, he compares it to placing himself on a chopping board. The two men agree to disagree, but they still have the ability to work together. If they can distinguish themselves, they will be able to give tea to the emperor. He will give them a drip-drop starting today, and they will no longer have to live in the city. They will be free to leave any time. The emperor says that he will give his freedom to the two men. He tells them that they will not be held responsible for anything that happens when they leave, and that even their family will be blamed. He says that this person is cautious and treats human life like nothing, but that he is evil.