"Because he's too smart...! He knows too well when to advance and when to retreat! Although he's quite capable, he always leaves himself a way out!"

If we can't completely push him to the opposite side of those people, he might become a variable at any time! Even though we've offended him now, it's better than him getting in our way in the future!

Recalling Zhang Rang's rise to power, although it was partly due to the emperor's favor, Jia Xu believed that Zhang Rang was simply too smooth and cunning, leaving no room for criticism.

Such people are often the most dangerous. Even if you push them to the opposite side and let them target you, it's still better than having to be on guard against them all the time.

Most importantly, Jia Xu knew that as a member of the Investigation Department, he absolutely could not get too close to the eunuchs; he had to use them when necessary.

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On the other hand, the powerful local families from western Liaoning, blinded by greed and unyielding to both soft and hard tactics, were a real headache for the powerful clans that had come from Sili.

Although their family's strength far surpassed that of these local Liaoxi people, their roots were not here, and their influence was insufficient to make those people back down.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Zhao Ning's words reminded them.

"Patriarch Zhao is right. Solving the problem at its root is indeed a permanent solution!"

Xiahou Cai nodded in agreement. Since these people couldn't be controlled, they should be eliminated.

Everyone present nodded in agreement.

Yuan Yi nodded and said in a deep voice, "Yes, these people usually oppress the people and cause trouble in the area. We naturally have an obligation to help the court and the government eradicate these cancers..."

"Indeed!! Furthermore, the fact that they were able to openly enter Wuhuan territory to purchase coal suggests that they are in cahoots with the Wuhuan people. Such traitors must not be allowed to live..."

"Indeed, the Wuhuan have been a menace to the border for a long time, yet they remain unscathed! It's no exaggeration to say they're colluding with the barbarians...!"

Immediately, everyone present began to express their opinions, and their remarks were all aimed at putting the local powerful families of western Liaoning to death.