As for the time of great governance in the future, it will be even harder to implement reforms. By that time, even if Chen Xi opens his mouth to suggest something, all the ministers would oppose it. When political rivals, the Pure Stream Faction, noted scholars, and those looking to gain prestige turn it into a factional struggle, all hope will be lost. Once a good deed gets caught in factional strife, it becomes a question of where your loyalty lies. And when it becomes a question of loyalty, there's no need to argue anymore—it's purely fighting for the sake of fighting.