Regarding the words of this heavyset minister, many of Yuanzhu Country's royal officials voiced their agreement; dozens of voices nearly simultaneously said, "That's right, Mr. Lu makes an excellent point; there's nothing so impressive about kneeling down to plead."
"His actions could save countless common folk; who knows how many people would be grateful for his kindness? What is he hesitating for?"
"Does he not realize what's more important: his face or the lives of countless common people?"
"I've always admired this Holy Sect Master, believing him to be a hero who would stand up for his country and his people. But looking at him now, I realize that such men are only chasing fame and reputation; they are just..."
A middle-aged man, brimming with righteousness, bellowed loudly, "Does he not know how many lives his kneeling could save?"
"If my kneeling could solve the problem, what would it matter even if I knelt to my death?"